Compassionate Retreat III: Reflections on Wonder – June 8, 2020

When life descends into the pit, I must become my own candle, willingly burning myself to light up the darkness.

Alice Walker

Chosen by Patty M.

In the field of light

I lose and find myself, freed

To dance with the moon.

Photo and haiku by Amy W.

Our morning walk was full of surprises — 11 deer with 2 bambies, wild turkeys with chicks, a swimming alligator, a white squirrel, and many very young birds!

Jacob and Mieke K.

So grateful for the everyday beauty and wonder in this place I am blessed to call home. These times call for us to speak our truth about injustice and inequality, but they also require us to find ways to replenish our hearts and souls with beauty and kindness.

Nancy L.

Walking in Brookgreen and the white flowers called to me.

Nancy B.


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2 thoughts on “Compassionate Retreat III: Reflections on Wonder – June 8, 2020

  1. Thank you Amy, Patty and Nancy. Your photos and thoughts were calming in the midst of the chaos that is my life right now.

    On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 11:40 AM walkinginwonderhcfm wrote:

    > nlaprade1 posted: ” When life descends into the pit, I must become my own > candle, willingly burning myself to light up the darkness. Alice Walker > Chosen by Patty M. In the field of lightI lose and find myself, freedTo > dance with the moon. Photo and haiku by Amy W” >

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