“Holding on is believing 

that there’s only a past; 

letting go is knowing 

that there’s a future.” 

~ Daphne Rose Kingma

The mourning dove is a symbol of hope, love, forgiveness, freedom, and peace. It is also recognized as bringing grace for new beginnings.   

It is believed in some cultures that when we notice an animal in a way that feels special, we should pay attention to the qualities of that animal.

Whether or not we see a mourning dove today, 

let's make this a day of freeing ourselves from regrets and resentments and opening our hearts to peace, love, and hope.  

Let's open our lives to grace and new beginnings too.  

With faith,
Charlene
 

THE FIFTH GIFT IS HOPE.

Through each passage and season 

may you trust the goodness of life. 

- from The Twelve Gifts of Birth