Over many months now – my spiritual journey has taken me along many paths – as I have opened myself up – dared to ask questions – and – I guess put myself in a position to be misunderstood.

But – there is one thing that has never changed for me – and that is a deep spiritual connection with God – even though the language I may use to describe that experience may be different .

And – I am so thankful that – “The spiritual path – leads you back to your soul”

As I sat quietly one early morning this past week – I was reminded of a favourite song of my mothers – which has become a favourite of mine over the years. As I listened to that song again – I was overwhelmed – by an almost tangible – spiritual awareness of God – and my soul was stirred – as the words rang so true for me – “I come to the garden alone – while the dew is still on the roses – and the voice I hear – falling on my ear – the son of God discloses – and He walks with me – and He talks with me – and He tells me I am His own – and the joy we share – as we tarry there – none other has ever known.”

It had been such a special moment that – the following morning – I felt that I wanted to repeat it – ” I wanted to go back in time – not to change anything – but to feel something again.”

But of course – the reality is – that we can never fully recapture those special moments in our lives. We can never just stop time – or take moments back – life doesn’t work like that.

As I pondered on this – I thought back to times that I would love to re- capture. Special moments – spent with family and friends – places I’d been to – experiences that I had been privileged to enjoy – special people who have walked a part of my journey with me.

But – even if I revisit some of those places – it’s never quite the same – though wonderful memories are forever captured.

As this quote puts it – “No man ever steps into the same river twice – for – it’s not the same river – and – he’s not the same man”. We change – even as – everything around us changes.

Life does not stand still – neither does my journey through life – and I have the opportunity – to create many more special moments – enjoy wonderful experiences.

“Life is about – ‘moments’ – don’t wait for them – create them.”

I don’t need to seek to re-capture – or – to re-create – those moments from the past – they remain with me – as I move on – they make up a part of who I am – and allow room – for more moments – that continue to enrich my life.

Blessings – Lois