This past week we were treated to a Super Moon that was spectacular. The moon was closer to the earth. The earth was closer to the sun. I was never one to lie basking in the sun. Give me a moonlight stroll anytime! But sun or moon, we are people drawn to light.
In the dark week we have experienced with a runaway government wreaking havoc on our country and around the world, I discovered in my journal these quotes I had copied down at some time when I must have been seeking some comfort, some reminder of more than the surrounding chaos.
“Those who let their eyes adjust can see in the darkness.” Susan Cain Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
“The Milky Way stretched overhead like the rainbow after a storm. It was a promise that there was light everywhere even far away in the darkest of places.” Candice Jarrett in her novel Moral Tether: A Young Adult Dystopian Apocalyptic Survival Novel.
“Obsessing over what is wrong will not invite what is right. Dwelling in darkness keeps us from embracing the light.” Anthony St. Maarten
“What would be the significance of the candlelight, if there were no darkness? What would be the power of the stars over our minds, if there were no light?” C. Joybell C
“Surrounded by darkness yet enfolded by light.” Alan Brennet
“The Nelazan believed there was beauty in darkness and the daylight was more profane. They saw the stars as the Thousand Eyes of Trell watching them. The sun was the single, jealous eye of Trell’s brother, Nolt. Since Nolt only had one eye, he made it blaze bightly to outshine his brother, The Nelazan, however, wre not impressed and preferred to worship the quiet Trell who watched over them even when Nolt obscured the sky. “ Brandon Sanderson The Final Empire
And lastly, a reminder about peace in difficult times:
“Building peace is more often about creating space, developing relationships, persevering in spite of overwhelming pessimism, and being flexible enough to respond to emerging opportunities, meager as they may be.” John Paul Lederach
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
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