So happy to have “found” you again! I met you years ago when I worked with your father, Leo, in DC. He introduced you both in person and through One to One. He recently sent me Seven Whispers and Storycatcher. I’m so happy to share your thoughts once again.

I, too, am grateful for the change that seems to be taking over our beloved land. There’s a renewed spirit in the air among people of all colors, shapes, beliefs. What a blessing to breathe in the “fresh air.”

I know that our God is looking down upon us with pleasure, perhaps even saying, “I think they are finally getting it.” I pray that’s true.

Prayers and warmest wishes to you!

My prayer is also one of it already being acomplished. One that gives thanks for the wisdom, insight, and compassion for which this country and the world is lead. And thanks to Gaia for her part in it. Thanks for loving compassion and peace and my little part in it.

Blessed Be.

I, too, rejoice in our new President, who has all of the markings of an old soul. Thank goodness, because wisdom is what the world demands at this point. Every day, when I hear the summary of the news and what he has accomplished that day, I smile and feel something akin to the glee Brenda mentioned. The problems haven’t changed, but the approach has, and somehow it’s easier to breathe. Yesterday Republican Arnold Schwarznegger commented on the move towards more stringent air quality standards by saying, “We finally have a friend in the White House.” I marvel every day at the change that has already happened…..a perceptable shift in energy that is, in itself, a source of wonder.

I am inspired tonight by my 98 year old grandmother, who had a cancerous lump in her breast removed this morning, and is back in her apartment “feeling wonderful.” I celebrate her zest for life and sharp mind, and hope that I’ll be able to compete with the contestants on Jeapordy when I’m that age.

Next week I’m on retreat, and look forward to focusing on the rhythms of the sea.

Christina, thanks for the invitation to blog.

And thank you for Tammy Vitale, who provided a link to this blog so I could share in this new sort of affirming prayer.

Blessed be.

Now, two days later, we are amazed at how much he’s done in two days - or at least begun to do. We are resonant and vigilant, and still pretty filled with hope, and may I write these words in a year’s time.

Thank you all, dear neighbors…

The cold, while we complain about it, has been a blessing - we haven’t had floods, and repetitive snow storms, etc. just consistent cold weather, and we know how to live with that.

I would guess that most Canadians were glued to their television screens yesterday morning watching the pomp and pageantry you have to celebrate a change in direction. Some of us are jealous of the way you have of marking change. It doesn’t quietly slip by unnoticed. We were also listening intently to what your new President had to say - and we were encouraged and hopeful. His words were honest and the challenges he made need to be heard in my country (Canada) as well. The problems we have created will need the honest efforts of everyone if we are to overcome them.

My prayer is that we continue to grow to understand one another, and that our leaders have the courage to lead with integrity.

Blessings

Cynthia