Sometimes, feeling our way in the dark or holding on to our sled as tight as possible is the best we can do. And at other times, we actually have a chance, like Jesus did in today’s gospel reading, to go on retreat, ground ourselves, and put a strategy together for how we will navigate the unknown.
If we get that opportunity to retreat, like Jesus did, I suggest that we take a lesson from the Transfiguration story. I suggest that we gather up those who are nearest and dearest to us, that we ground ourselves in the wisdom of our ancient prophets, that we study and emulate the values and practices of these trusted wise ones, and that we pursue the visions that they have instilled in our heads and heart.
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