The Ancient Art Form of Travelling
Maps have changed over the years,
especially when we are mapping out a journey or a “vacation route.” The Wise
Men used a star. We use GPS. For me, it is not always how you get there, but
what you have a give upon arrival. And what is the gift that you carry on the
journey that will surprise someone when you arrive?
John O’Donohue in his book,
To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of
Blessings, writes:
A journey can become a sacred thing:
Make sure, before you
go,
To take the time
To bless your going
forth,
To free your heart of ballast
So that the compass of your soul
Might direct you toward
Territories of spirit
Where you will discover
More of the hidden life,
And the urgencies
That deserve to claim you.....
May you travel safely, arrive refreshed,
And live your time
away to its fullest;
Return home more enriched, and free
To balance the gift of days which call you.
This Advent-Christmas-Epiphany
Season we are Travellers, Sojourners. Wisdom seeks us, grows in us, along the
way. At the conclusion we present ourselves as the gift, the gift-giver and the
recipient. Our hearts are opened to receiving the Christ Child. Bless our
journeys along the Advent-Christmas trail. May we arrive at the manger lighter,
refreshed, renewed and at peace. Amen.
-Pastor Jim Anderson
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