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A cold dreary day in Nov. at Kwantlan College.

I believe that it is important to take time to look for the light of spiritual truth that shines into the dull and dark days.  Life is uncertain  and there are lots of questions that come into our minds.  Our relationship with this light reveals our willingness to trust and obey what is being revealed to me alone.

For me this means to stop being an over-thinker.

I need to take time to

open my ears to hear

open my mind to understand

open my heart to feel the softness of wonder

open my soul to find peace and serenity.

In the early morning it is dark when I come down to our kitchen.  Darkness reminds me of all the sadness that is in this world.  Doubt can creep into my heart when I question why all this fighting and poverty and illness seems to be everywhere.

I can only start with myself asking what kind of person do I want to become?

How can my life make a difference? 

Life can be a spiritual quest in search of a convincing story that gives our individual life meaning and purpose.

As I read and meditate the light begins to penetrate the darkness and my prayers help me to think of others and be aware of their needs.  Sometimes my prayer will call me to action knowing small acts of kindness make the world a better place.

Jesus taught that it is a blessing to be poor in spirit.

Poverty of spirit is to be humble and open with a hopeful outlook on life.