brother sun, sister moon

the moon was full last night and as i was falling asleep, st. francis drifted across my mind.  his relationship with nature in particular.  i started thinking of various aspects of creation and what they have to tell us, especially right now.

from the wind i learn to change directions.

from the water i learn to flow around obstacles.

from the garden i learn to wait below ground until the time is right to multiply myself.

from the flowers i learn to turn toward the light.

from the trees i learn groundedness and flexibility.

from the stars i learn to be surrounded by darkness.

from the animals i learn to be simple.

from the sun i learn boldness.

from the moon i learn humility.