"Perhaps I am stronger than I think.” - Thomas Merton

Perhaps we all are. 

In fact, I believe with all my heart that we are. But I'm stepping back, with a "perhaps," in order to go forward. 

One of my intentions for this new year is to go further in my grasp and appreciation for each of The Twelve Gifts. I invite you to join me.

To learn more about something, it is best to be curious and open-minded, like a brand new student. 

What are your hopes, dreams, and intentions for this brand new year? You already know one of mine.

I believe that tapping into strength and using each of our gifts with appreciation will ease our way and guide us as we proceed. 

Nevertheless, I chose this "perhaps" quote so we could explore our gifts anew, beginning with strength in January.  

This is somewhat like a bow and arrow. Consider how the string of the bow is pulled back in order to propel the arrow forward. 

Similarly, I'm suggesting we step back, just slightly and gently, and get ready to go forward into a greater grasp and appreciation of strength and all our gifts.

With wonderment,
Charlene

THE FIRST GIFT IS STRENGTH.    

May you remember to call upon it whenever you need it.       

from The Twelve Gifts of Birth