“The earth I tread on is not a dead inert mass. It is a body, has a spirit; is organic and fluid to the influence of its spirit
and to whatever particle of the spirit is in me.”
-Henry David Thoreau, Life without Principle, 1863 posthumously
From the tiniest particle to our vast planet Earth, we are all connected. Let us celebrate our connection with
HOPE, PEACE, LOVE AND JOY!
I close our Advent reflections with these words on this Christmas Day:
“Every time a hand reaches out to help another…that is Christmas.
Every time someone puts conflict aside and strives for understanding…that is Christmas.
Every time people forget their differences and realize their love for each other…that is Christmas.”
-Quote from a Christmas card
Peace on earth and good will to all!
Merry Christmas!
*Earth photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
The candle lit yesterday on the first Sunday of Advent stands for Hope—that is my word for this week!!
Beautifully said!
Hey Smrz!
I always enjoy your reflections. I appreciate being able to think anew about so many topics. We have been taught since childhood that Advent is a season of waiting, of daring to hope in the middle of darkness. Sometimes hope feels distant. We hurt, we pray, we whisper for Emmanuel to come close. And then, in a moment we could never make up, the waiting ends. Hope breathes in a manger. The world brightens. Lighting the Advent candle reminds us that we wait again and find ourselves looking for hope. I know it is out there.