From evolution and the lifecycle of stars to our own lives, transformation and change appear to happen through periods of loss, crisis, stress, and even death. Physicists today would say that loss of energy or matter is not real. There is only transformation. Think of the changes water goes through in its journey from cloud (vapor) to liquid (rain) or solid (ice) and back to vapor. What may look like loss or death is in fact a becoming.
Richard Rohr
This is a very brief extract from today's daily meditation posted by the Centre for Action and Contemplation.
I very much believe that our lives have cycles and seasons so this resonates deeply with me, and I also believe that it's the most difficult things we experience that lead to growth and transformation.
I think we sometimes use Christmas to paper over the bad stuff, or at least push it aside for a short time - and we all need respite from the tough stuff.
But it's also healthy to remember there's still tough stuff going on, for ourselves and others. The thing is you never know (when your going through something difficult) how it will change you, what you will learn or what a catalyst it'll be.
Today I found joy in getting home from work and being greeted by my dogs, I was thankful for getting some patients home before Christmas and I felt helpless over feeling stressed and letting it show.
Scripture
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him
Luke 24:30-31a
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