Reflection

“This is the first, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness.” –Mary Oliver

Prayer

God of All Splendor,

Your world is filled with wonders waiting to be witnessed and enjoyed! And yet if we’re honest, we must admit there are times when the worries and cares of the day make it hard to perceive the new gifts attending each moment. Our powers of awareness grow dull, desensitized by familiarity as much as the rest of life’s noisy clamor. Call us back to the wild wisdom of simply being present to the world you created. Re-awaken our soul’s capacity to witness your beauty and to share that beauty with others. Amen.

Call to Action

Don’t let this day go by without devoting my attention to at least one beautiful thing. Give myself permission, knowing that such a practice is soul work!