Daily Reminder # 43

Very tired tonight, so just two poems which hopefully speak for themselves.

CALLED BY THE SPIRIT

Called by the Spirit

We back away

For fear of being burned, consumed

We let the holy fire within us die

Called by the Spirit

We do not hear

That the voice cries from within

To be set free

To set us not afire but alight

And bring us to communion

With our God.

- Katherine E. Rabenau

REVELATION

Not until I stopped talking

And listened to the stillness

Did I hear the prayers

God's voice within me

Singing radiant psalms to the Universe

The stillness

Filled with light and power

And the joy of Communion

- Katherine E. Rabenau

Some things I'm grateful for today:

• a damp cloth on my neck
• fans
• indoor plumbing
• strawberries
• friends
• my sister's children
• cats who love us

My niece's kitty Gregory died this afternoon. He was a rescued kitty Diana describes as follows:

He was a stray and I do believe he was probably dumped at my apartment complex in Austin by whoever had him first, but he was so beloved by everyone who met him that he was constantly being spoiled. People readily welcomed him into their apartments and probably fed him to his heart's content.

After I adopted him, I'd still find him sitting in other people's windows. As recently as last week, he had a neighbor who he made near daily visits to. People just couldn't help but fall instantly and madly in love with Gregory. His personality was so affectionate and easy-going.

I'd appreciate it if you would send good thoughts to my niece Diana.