My Now

A rainbow after the rain . . .

It's been raining endlessly in my life for the past months. Continuous rain eroding my rock, my stability, from trickles of water to raging storms, non-stop dripping days, so it seems.

And then ... there appears ... a rainbow. I claim it as my rainbow of hope.

Through the halting rain, I can see rays of sunlight. Rain will come again, but I will focus on the moment, on the now. Though I still face the damaged and damp grounds, I will look at the beauty of the rainbow, immerse myself in the joy of its bright colors. The past has come to pass, and the troubles of tomorrow I will not drag in today. 

I shall accept the blessings of today and take the pleasures of my "now".

You Are Where You Are Meant

“May today there be peace within.  May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.  May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.  May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.  May you be content knowing you are a child of God.  Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.  It is there for each and every one of us.”  

 - Saint Terese of Liseaux
      Feast Day on October 1

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (January 2, 1873 – September 30, 1897), or Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face born Maydrie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin, was a French Carmelite nun. She is also known as "The Little Flower of Jesus".

Source: Wikipedia