On this day of howling winds, I am pondering the Spiritual Journey Thursday theme of wholeness suggested by our host, Denise Krebs at Dare To Care. I am preoccupied as a caregiver for my husband who is battling pancreatic cancer. I feel unsure of what the days ahead will be like so wholeness is something I would like to strive for.
What is Wholeness?
It is not the charred pieces of prolonged challenges that breaks my hearts. It is not the damaged bits of aloneness or the stirring unsettled pressures of worry and discontent. Wholeness is like a puzzle coming together with patience (another something I need to acquire).
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, wholeness is the quality of being or feeling complete and not divided or damaged. In a spiritual sense, wholeness is the Unseen Hand gathering the broken or damaged pieces of my journey and binding them together. Support is needed to continue my journey of faith and hope and bringing healing moments to the assorted chipped pieces.
I found this beautiful quote by Maya Angelou and penned a draft poem that moves me from sadness to a renewed outlook. ⬇
Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. - Maya Angelou
Nessessity
healing the dark sadness of nothing
requires a light within that can
not be dim
it must fill the
everyday moments with bright light
slowly opening that
portal which shines
and restores the soul from
unwanted stress to newness within
draft ©CVarsalona, 2025
Golden Shovel from Maya Angelo
A New Day Awakens
on a winter day an azure blue sky looks down on life
whispy cloud-cushions prepare for flight
as angels circulate sprinkling earth with warmth to awaken life
nature floods the earth
with the spirit of wholeness
the journey continues
draft ©CVarsalona, 2025
11 years of Writing Slices of Life
Carol, "In a spiritual sense, wholeness is the Unseen Hand gathering the broken or damaged pieces of my journey and binding them together". I love the image of God's unseen hand holding us together. If not for Him, we would be scattered by the wind. When our lives become fragmented, it is His love that holds us together and lets us know we can go on. Bob
ReplyDeleteOn another note, Carol, your link at TWT is not working. You might want to check into it.