"Legend has it that St. Francis of Assisi was out for a winter's walk and came upon an almond tree. He asked the tree to tell him about God. The almond tree blossomed immediately as if it were springtime. St. Francis could look at life through a heart of love as well as his physical eyes. It enabled him to see beyond the physical characteristics of a tree in winter to reveal its inner spiritual nature. It is amazing what we see when we open our hearts in love and see the multiple layers of reality.
"I was sitting, pacing really, at the emissions inspection station waiting for my car. Other drivers were lining up; soon the noxious fumes began to build up as their idled cars waited for the attendant. Annoyed by the fumes and noisiness of the shop, I surrendered."
In a recent commentary in the Greenwich Time, Rev. Dr. Tom Leutner (pastor of Dingletown Community Church, Greenwich, CT) reflects on how we can find God in the midst of the chaotic moments of everyday life.
To read his complete reflection, please visit:
Greenwich Time: The Rev. Dr. Tom Leutner: Can we bloom in winter? (25 FEB 11)
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