"A 10 minute vacation for the soul."
I believe the Hymn of Promise is one of the most beautiful, simple, yet theologically correct hymns of our time. Written by Natalie Sleeth as a choir anthem, a hymn version is included in the United Methodist Hymnal. Although not normally thought of as an Easter hymn I couldn’t think of anything more appropriate.
The Lord is risen! Life wins! The end is just the beginning! Hallelujah! AMEN! And so it is.
I am known for my daily walks. I will walk anywhere, anytime, but my favorite walk is in a park in the early morning.
I agree with Thoreau, “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” The world is still quiet and you can be alone with your thoughts or enjoy the silence. Early morning is also great for wildlife watching. You can also catch some great photos, like the one above.
We know the health benefits of a good walk and we know it can help regulate our mood, but there is more. Walking is also a way of quieting our minds and helping us become centered.
This is a day worth celebrating. Come up with your own reason, but a great way to celebrate is to go for a walk in the park.
“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” — Bill Cosby
“Not only is another world possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day I can hear her breathing.” — Arundhati Roy
“All the great spiritual leaders in history were people of hope. Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Mary, Jesus, Rumi, Gandhi and Dorothy Day all lived with a promise in their hearts that guided them toward the need to know exactly what it would look like. Let’s live with hope.” — Henri Nouwen
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” — Mother Teresa
Passover begins tonight at sunset. Join me in watching this video about a very fun and joyful Passover Seder for young children with music by Carol Boyd Leon.
“Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier.” ~Author Unknown
“Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.” – Lin Yutang
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