Lately I have been hearing the words, "advanced age", "not a spring chicken" and other words that imply I am not in the spring of my lifetime! I'd like to smack "em all when they say these things...and yet, it's true!
However, as I read and come upon a chapter of a book that talks about our "mission" lately I have asked myself this same question, "what is my mission?" I have written about this in other posts but bear with me.
I have been a spiritual director since my retirement in 2012 and love meeting with individuals to listen to their journeys. At my 50th reunion yesterday a classmate asked if I missed chaplaincy, which I did for 23 years. Spiritual direction is different but still ministers to a person's spirit rather than the physical issues as in nursing.
When I hear feedback from those who are coming to me as to how spiritual direction is enriching their life I am so blessed that I can be a conduit for God's presence in an appointment. When I hear the comments and see the results it truly is amazing. Right now, this too, is one of my missions.
So, if you know of anyone, or you yourself might consider spiritual direction, email me with your contact number then we can talk; I can explain more to you and possibly meet for an hour or so. It just might be something that enriches your spirit, too! (mclafond2014@gmail.com)
So, "spring chicken" or a young chick each of us can have a mission, which certainly brings meaning and purpose in our life; large or small...it matters not!
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