Crossing Over

“He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.”― George Herbert

“At the end of my life, I know I won’t be wishing I’d held more back, been less effusive, more often stood on ceremony, forgiven less, spent more days oblivious to the secret wishes and fears of the people around me…”― George Saunders, The Braindead Megaphone

What will I lay down to enter the new year ahead, to enter this fresh day?
Not more
Less and deeper
Richness and connection
Purpose and meaning
Joy and delight
Clear the decks, discard, release, let go
Create space and capacity
To pick up the good and travel lightly
Open arms and heart
To embrace and be held
Mercy, love, forgiveness
To give and receive
Build and cross the bridge.

“What if we just started with the idea that all of us want to swim in mercy, love, and forgiveness?” – Father Greg Boyle