Patterns are amazing creations, especially when they occur in nature. Think of the rings of a tree, the swirl of the seeds on a sunflower head, the rhythm of waves on a beach. They are aesthetically beautiful and also mathematically beautiful.
Out of the blue, unexpected, new, different.
Will it make a difference? Will it change the future?
Patterns hold deep meaning in how we move around in this world, how we participate or articulate our faith, or how we make sense of life. Patterns can be misused to lump people together when lumping is not needed or life-giving. Not all patterns are meant to last forever.
Think about the patterns in your life and ponder these questions:
· What patterns did you inherit?
· What patterns have you created?
· What patterns would you like to change or let go?
· What patterns do you see in your faith life?
· What patterns help you grow?
In the world of spirituality and faith, I find these patterns to be life-giving:
· There is a force (who some call God, but called by many names) in the universe working to bend humanity towards grace, mercy, compassion, love, justice, and forgiveness.
· God will always love us and there is nothing we can do to separate us from that love.
· My purpose in life is to show the world the power of nurturing and unconditional support for all.
Blessings, Kathi
