Today started like all others, with my cup of coffee and the “quiet time” habit I developed when my four children were young. When they were all small, busy and with seemingly endless energy and the constant movement of their lives ran the itinerary of mine, there was only the time when they were asleep for me to have that half hour of coffee, quiet, inward contemplation, meditation and prayer, no matter HOW early I had to awaken to have it! The habit of early to rise, coffee, quiet and allowing my mind to get centered and focused, to pray, meditate and look forward has continued, even though they are all gone from home and busy with their own lives and pursuits.

All things in life are a lesson. The lessons learned in my case were always regarding patience, planning, tolerance, understanding, listening, and how to surrender to the demands of what needed to be done for many, not just myself. It’s no wonder that quiet time of reflection, tuning in to inner peace, seeking guidance and focus in those early hours each day were not only something I wanted, I needed them to retain my direction and keep all things in order for everyone.

If you are feeling confused and can’t seem to find the direction you need in your life or feel balanced, instead of looking on the outside, seek those moments of peace and tune into the light of guidance and faith that sustains us as we find our way each day. In reality, in faith we are always provided with all we truly need and with the strength to help and be good to others who are frequently, like us, needing to find balance and sanctuary.

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