January 1, 2025

It is winter.  During winter, one should not be too ambitious.  Stay still and steady, and observe the quiet of the earth.  It is not a time to expend great energy, but rather a time to draw back. Human beings are more peaceful and happy when they can follow the seasons of the natural world.  We too are part of God’s creation, with its rhythmical ebbs and flows. It is wise to recognize our place in the ecosystem, which leads to harmony and proper care for the earth, which is also an expression of love for all creatures. Let it be so. And it is still the season of Christmas. Amen.