Last Sunday was a stressful day. It was one of many.

Sometimes life travels too fast. The plate becomes full to overflowing. Carrying a load of worry and frustration can become oppressive.

Time to off load my burden … time to take out the kayak.

An hour later on a nearby pond, I reflected on what I had read so far from Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’” (more to come after I finish the encyclical). Although there are many who consider this document to be controversial, there are these simple truths:

… the divine and the human meet in the slightest detail in the seamless garment of God’s creation … (Patriarch Bartholomew, #9)

… Saint Francis, faithful to Scripture, invites us to see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of his infinite beauty and goodness … the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise … (Saint Francis, #12)

After two hours on a glassy smooth pond towards the end of the longest day of the year, the beauty of God’s creation stilled my anxious soul.

The summer greenery, the spectacular sky, and a Swan with her chicks all posed beautifully for my camera. If you would like to take a minute to off load your cares and take a virtual kayak trip on the water, I invite you to watch this short video:

youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czaoxk1WAV0

Join my Email List (special surprises just for you!)
to subscribe to this blog.
Keep up with news regarding Susan’s new books, River of Grace
and Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message!
Susan Bailey, Author, Speaker, Musician on Facebook and Twitter