08.18.2023 | Ordinary Friday

Another lovely morning here in the Carondelet Garden in South Saint Louis.  Low 60s and almost no humidity on this late Summer Friday in August.  Am I still in Missouri in Summer?  Loving these last few days as I've been able to get a ton of weeding finished.  

As I've wandered about my garden these past few days, I was struck with the WONDER of it all.  It is so humbling to see, hear, and feel the earth and witness the glory of life around me.  I believe that we feel more deeply when we are in nature and simply experience the richness of life about us.  

Elizabeth Barret Browning said it so well, "Earth is crammed with heaven, and we miss it or dismiss it."  My simple, ordinary life's goal is stop missing and dismissing the wonder about me.  We are so fortunate because we do not have to do anything to summon God's presence.  God is always, already here waiting for us and always trying to get our attention.  Be inspired by the wonder! 

A simple, ordinary Friday filled with wonder.  Don't miss it or dismiss it!  Be good and be kind to yourself on your journey today.  That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden.