Perseverance

Patricia Loring commented that "We can cultivate an environment among us which will foster one another’s spiritual growth by directing and redirecting intention and attention to God; by discouraging what draws us away; by loving support for each other in the vicissitudes of our utterly human lives; by respecting and cherishing the uniqueness of each life." I believe that she was right and I also realize that we have a long way to go if we wish to reach that goal. The "seed" of that way of life is within us but it needs to be nourished. I am doing that with living people and the unseen spirits. I am reminded that about thirty years ago I was using crutches and gradually learning to walk with a cane. It took me five years but I knew I would get there if I kept making slight movements in that direction — perseverance!