Greetings, Inspired Seekers:

Summertime and the livin' is not so easy – contrary to the lyrics of a much beloved song. Life seems bumpy these days – heck, sometimes it's like navigating a slalom of craters as if it were an Olympic event!

Our human experience is complicated. We revel in joy, purpose and fulfillment, safety and security and gratitude for all of it. Simultaneously, we mourn loss, betrayal, exclusion and the adventures that now seem illusive.

Holding the healthy tension between these two extremes is posing on the balance beam and grasping on for dear life lest we tumble into a most uncomfortable landing. Either way, our energy is in high demand.

At times like these, the Spiritual realm becomes more tethered to wholeness rather than allowing us to tumble; that connection to that Which is Greater Than the Self is our lifeline. Nature, the sacred, the holy, the Divine, God – however you define that Spirit, is what draws us into the world of inexplicable balance. It holds us. It strengthens us. Sometimes it saves us. And therein lies the miracle.

We do not have to hold on; it holds us. We do not have to take up the slack; it is extended to us. We do not have to fear the fraying; it is strong and sturdy. We do not have to worry about rope burns for grace is gentle. We do not have to worry about tangles for they are threaded through the Olympic rings of faith.

Most of all, this spiritual lifeline reinforces connection. It provides joy in celebrations and reassurance in times of need. It lets us know, as our spiritual Olympic coach, that we are not alone.

Welcome to midsummer. Hold on and enjoy the games.

Grace and Kindness,
Reverend Deborah

Question of the Month: How does your spiritual connection guide you in your daily life?

The Reverend Dr. Deborah Darlington supports all individuals in their spiritual connections. She provides spiritual coaching, sacred services and celebrations and inspirational speaking to all faith traditions. She can be reached at GraceMatters@TheSpaceForGrace.com or at 215 260 1611