What Can Gray Do for You?

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

For Palestinians, peace and freedom.
For Israelis, peace and security.
For all, desire for peace that trumps hatred and wish for revenge.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

I thought: “You’ve outdone yourself with this winter morning.” But then I realized two things: (1) I don’t know enough to make such a statement, and (2) it’s probably an impossibility to outdo yourself, especially for you, sort of like making something you can’t lift.

Whatever, the morning looks gorgeous. That, I’d guess, is much easier than getting us humans to get along with each other. Still, we hope and pray for your dominion in human affairs as in the affairs of sun and Earth.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“I’m afraid we have to stop seeing each other, Ms. Magdalene. People are beginning to talk.”

[The Nazareth Insider would have fed the rumor mills, but He never said it.]

D. Blog: Gray

A gray morning reminds me how uplifting a bright one can be. A black and white photograph reminds me how great and natural the color ones look. An illness reminds me how important health is for our functioning and happiness. A spell of minor depression reminds me how a positive spirit enhances our existence. A death reminds me how amazing a gift it is to live on Earth.

Gray does not cloud my spirit. It gives helpful contrast to life’s wonder and beauty.