I am cautiously optimistic regarding Year 2022. I do not want to set the bar too high--- after all 2021 ended up a real cluster mug of a year--- for several reasons. Naturalist Jane Goodall says: humans need hope to survive as a species.
In that hope-full spirit, I've chose two words to guide me for 2022. First: my meditation word is REMEMBER. Additionally, I've chosen another verb-- an action-- which to intentionally practice this calendar year. My Action Verb is: HEAL.
There is no doubt in my mind that there are a lot of people in need of healing now. While many of my thoughts go out to those most affected by either being sick with COVID or losing a loved on to this pandemic, ALL of us have some healing to do.
Jobs were lost. Marriages ended Thankfully, neither of these happened to me, but I am mindful of others whose Pandemic Collateral includes lost income and broken marriages.
Family ties have been strained or broken {regarding vaccination status and the contentious 2020 political season}
People stayed physically away from loved ones in order to keep others safe--- celebrations were either muted or totally cancelled in 2021.
We are all hurting.
For my own sanity and spiritual wellness: i need to:
~ Name the hurts that I've both experienced myself and inflicted upon others.
~Confess to God in the presence of my trusted priest. This will help me put all the hurts into a big " God Box"
~Make reparations if needed.
~ Finally, I shall let that shit go. It is a heavy load, and I am weary of carrying it.
Amen.
Sarah McCarren
1/22/22
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