Tuesday, August 6, 2019

INWARDNESS

To know the spot of inwardness, the place deep within our soul that is free of expectations, free of ambition, free of fear and worry is to see ourselves as we really are, connected to the infinite spirit of grace and truth.  A sense of sacredness that transcends all earthly values and goals.

Our plan for this day was to go looking for chesterfields to replace the old shabby one that seems to invite mice to come live within it.

Instead we are visiting two old friends that we have been invited to visit.

Terry is a controller who worked with dad for years.  He is now living in a care place due to the condition of his mind.  He is now on new drugs and improving a little.

Doug is in the same home and is battling the final stages of Parkinsons' disease.  He is very frail and weak but would like to have a short visit from us.  He is a friend from church who we have known for years.

We live on a street of many cultures, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Hindu.  We all respect one another which is how it should be.

"Each person is born with an unencumbered spot deep within that is free of ambition, fear and worry embarrassment but on our journey through life we learn to value all our relationships.

There is beauty within us all that waits to be discovered.

2 comments:

Sandra said...

We have had a good but short stay here in Tofino. The weather has not been very warm so not a lot of time spent at the beach.
We start the trip home tomorrow and should be back by 6pm. I am sure by now Stephen and Shawna are looking forward to being home home though the drive to Edmonton with the 3 kids is a long one.

Sandra

beth bennett said...

Good pictures Sandra

The water is very very cold I believe.

Love mom