Sitting by the River

The river rushes by me

I long to jump in and float

To see what lies around the bend

To experience the excitement

I want to let the river carry me

But instead I sit on the bank

And watch others float by

Today I am content to sit quietly

I know this is where I need to be

I need to pause in my busyness

And take time to heal,

Time to listen and reflect

I remember to simply be

I am aware of my connection

To my Creator and all of creation

I feel the warmth of God’s love

That will carry me farther

Than the river ever can

Written on 7/7/2015