Tonight is New Years Eve and tomorrow begins 2017.  Before we step across that threshold it is important, I think, to remember the moments of this past year.  I was awakened at 3:30 this morning experiencing some of those treasured moments.  I like this quote from Dr. Seuss…

Some moments will disappear, but some will remain treasured into 2017 for they have become a part of us.  As I pondered this one morning last week, I was sitting on the back deck of my friend’s home in Roswell, Georgia.

This trip to Atlanta, the barren trees of winter seemed to speak to me.  The absence of leaves brought open space that is not realized in the lush growth of greenness.  The branches intertwining awakened patterns of design and connections.  Beauty broke in!  The sudden light of the cross appearing in the sky brought Presence, Hope, Love, saying “All is well”.  

So, here comes 2017 and “turning over a new leaf”!  What will that look like?  Pondering “resolutions”, new directions, focus, priorities…there are a couple of things that stand out for me.

I want to do more with my creative gifts of art and writing.  Above is a sketch I did .  I like the strength and stability, the soul of the tree.  I love the light that brings energy, dances, and yet is allusive to the mystery of what is still appearing and remains to be fully known.

These thoughts from “Soul Keeping” by John Ortberg speak to me about living in sustaining grace…

I think I will spend some time in 2017 doing what Jesus did.  Happy New Year to each of you!  Thank you for being a part of my writing in 2016.  I treasure this time with you!

nk

Pondering…

Your priorities for 2017…