The sense of chaos of 2020 has spilled into this month, but we are looking with hope to better days ahead. In our small group Zoom study, we are going through the book, “Sacred Rhythms,” and it has been a life-changing book for Paul and I – altering our perspectives on prayer, solitude, silence and habitus. As I understand it, habitus is the daily decision to listen to our conscience and practice the presence of God in our lives. Through cultivating habitus, we are better able to nurture the fruits of the Spirit (e.g., love, joy, peace, patience . . .) within us and respond to those around us with good. I am a totally flawed work in progress, but it has helped to lift my eyes above the current muck and be aware of the overwhelming need for care and compassion of the vulnerable in our own neighborhood, family and world.
Last summer, we took a social-distancing river cruise and it was a magical couple of hours on the water. This week’s painting, Sunlit Currents, an 8” x 11” watercolor, captures a poignant snaphot – a relaxed kayaker enjoying a dappled-sunshine day on the river.
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