Greetings, Inspired Seekers!

Welcome to the month of April – and what a month it is!

Ramadan has ended, Passover is on the horizon, Holy Week and Good Friday cast their shadows, and the rejoicing of Easter is not far away. Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism also have celebrations this month. A holy month with holy work to rejoice in and pursue.

I look upon all of these celebrations with deep humility at the faithful love being given so freely, although not without cost, and at the breath of these great mysteries exhaling upon this time of renewal. What is it that lightens your heart and engages your spirit, gets you jazzed and makes you feel on fire with the anticipation of change with growth?

This life, this human life, is a messy potting soil mix of beauty, compassion, heartbreak and joy. And we, planted in this global pot, somehow manage to blossom like the daffodils in my backyard. Craving the water of healing, the generosity of the sunshine and the thoughtfulness of That Which Nurtures, we pause, sprout and take root.

The blooms of this life are generosity, kindness and mercy and are on full display in our personal bouquets – if we are willing to share. Let's make this month an invitation into the sacred spring, let us share our blossoms as we share our bread and wine, our sweet dates and our unleavened bread; let us share our gifts and our tables with all of those in need.

Make space. Till the soil of this hallowed ground we walk and grow upon. May our flowers of faith create new beauty in this world. Let us bless the earth and all her creatures with goodness and mercy for all the days and seasons to come.

Grace, Always Yours,
Reverend Deborah

Question of the Month: How will your garden of faith grow in the sacred season?

The Reverend Dr. Deborah Darlington nurtures people of all traditions through sacred celebrations, rites of passage and spiritual coaching. She can be reached at GraceMatters@TheSpaceForGrace.com or at 215 260 1611.