Memories

Two Cups of Tea at Hope’s Cafe

Following my last post where I described my relationship over the years with my foster sister, she and I shared many additional memories which led me to invite her to do a guest post. She declined my offer but sent me a meditation that arrived in her inbox the same day my last post was published. I find it worth sharing. It is such a tribute to her that she survived horrific experiences and recognizes that integration of all these memories to a whole cloth is possible. The message speaks to all of us as well as we each weave the tapestries of our lives.

This meditation is from DailyWord, an outreach of Unity, which was established in 1889 by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. They were interested in providing spiritual resources to people of all faiths rather than establishing a church. Eventually people drawn to their philosophy began to establish Unity churches.

From DailyWord June 6, 2025

“Memories: I give thanks for the blessing of my memories.”

“My memories are the gossamer threads of my life experiences, each strand tying one experience to another to weave a tapestry that is the picture of my life.

“Each recollection connects my past experiences with the present. Some are tender, some can make me laugh, and some might bring a tear to my eye.

“I give thanks for lessons learned, relishing the happy times and blessings, releasing any unhappy ones. All form the fiber of my being. They comprise the sum total of who I am, how I respond to present circumstances, and how I weigh the decisions I make for the future.

“My memories shape my thoughts, supporting me as fuel for my spiritual growth as well as light that guides me everyday.”

The invitation is open to share two cups of tea anytime at Hope’s Café or anywhere you share companionship and conversation.

May we bearers of hope, the “wait staff” at Hope’s Café, for each other and all those we encounter.  Shalom, Kate