Catholicism, holiness and spirituality: Almost open

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March 09, 2004

Almost open

It is starting to warm up here in Cincinnati! The first sure sign is when the crocus bulbs pop up. Once the ground thaws these little guys pop up - even through the snow. When the sun shines bright enough, the flowers will open. I was hoping we would have enough sun today for this one to open - but it didn't happen. Too cold, not enough sun.

Just like the crocus needs a little more sun to open up its petals, I feel like I need a little extra spiritual energy to fully open up. There's a desire, and there's also something that works against it - fear, I suppose.

March 09, 2004 in Spirituality / Holiness | Permalink