The ancient circle at Stonehenge has stood for thousands of years, a silent observer as the world has changed in ways that no one could have imagined. And yet, in this world of medical miracles and smart phones the stones retain a sense of power, a depth of meaning that is palpable to its modern visitors.
What ancient object or tradition carries depth and power for you?
Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of the light that refused to go out, the oil the kept burning as long as it was needed. In the dark of the year, Hanukkah honors all the ways that we manage to keep the light of faith, of hope, of joy, of compassion, of freedom burning , even when it would seem logical for that light to burn out.
What helps you keep the light in your soul alive?
These ruffled flowers are, of course, not flowers at all. Seaweed grows in an utterly alien garden, in an oceanic world that few of us even visit and where none of us can live. And yet seaweed appears on the shore, a messenger to remind us of the beauty of worlds that we will never know.
What has come to you from a world beyond what is familiar?
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it.” –Terry Pratchett
What mystery is always waiting for you, no matter how fast you travel?
Who hasn’t admired the beauty of the first green leaves of spring, the shimmering of summer leaves in the light, the gorgeous reds and golds of leaves in the fall? But what of leaves in winter, no longer bright, but displaying the delicate pattern of their veins, showing a subtler beauty to those who will take the time to look down?
Where will you find subtle or hidden beauty today?
