Dear Friends,
In Mark Nepo’s  The Book of Awakening, he says,
“There are no wrong turns, only unexpected paths.”
Here we are at the beginning of a new and fabulous 2017.  I know we will all experience both the expected and unexpected paths in the coming year.
During my morning meditation, I visualize my day unfolding with intention and then I surrender it all to God.  I am then ready for the adventure of following unexpected paths, doing unexpected things and meeting unexpected people.
Just recently, I got an email from a 10th grade Humanities teacher from a high school in San Diego who is looking to have people of diverse faiths come and talk with his students about their faith.  To me, that is a Divine Connection. I know Steve and I, as well as members of the Poway Interfaith Team, will love to share our diverse faith traditions with the students.
I also talked with a neighbor who only planned to sit, read his book and have a cup a coffee at Starbucks, when an elderly gentleman asked if he could join him.  After an hour of engaging conversation, they both realized they were connected in so many ways, through work, and past historic events. How on earth could you ever plan that Heavenly connection?
There may be an unexpected path in your life this upcoming year, which you may or may not like.  However, as Mark Nepo said, there are no wrong turns. All happens for a reason. Look at it as an unexpected blessing and the blessing will present itself to you.  We have to ask ourselves, HOW BIG is OUR GOD? Even on the highest mountain , God is there.  In the deepest crevice God is there. In the best times and in the worst of times, God is there guiding you to a higher good.
As you enter this new year of 2017, continue to be open to God’s flow in your life. Don’t fret over the small stuff, the TV news, the political situation, the world events. Pray, knowing GOD is Bigger and Greater than ALL of it.
Journeying Unexpected Paths Together,
Abigail and Steve
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