01.25.2023 | Winter Weather Wednesday

Much ado about nothing here in the Carondelet Garden.  I got up early, dressed and readied myself for the shoveling and clearing of snow and nature had already accomplished the job.  The snow was fairly deep in the garden, but the sidewalks and stairs were clear.  Wet, but little to no snow.  No need for shoveling or deicer or anything.  Possibly the perfect snowy day.

There is something magical about snow in the City.  There's a quiet hush that overcomes the regular noise of urban life.  Things simply slow down out of safety and necessity.  It is a special time. A simple time that is welcome and needed.  A bit of white space to relax and unwind and listen to the quiet.  Our souls yearn for these moments.  These simple moments where our minds and bodies and souls can truly rest and recover and renew.  I hope you get that chance to simply sit in the quiet and ponder the nature of life around you.  Take a moment to feel the awe once again.  

My prayer today is for that sense of awe to become more prevalent in my life and this world.  My hope is that you can experience a bit of awe today.  I hope you have a chance to sit in the quiet and experience the awesomeness of life around you.  Amen.