In Whose Footsteps Do You Walk?

Most of us look up to someone.
Perhaps someone well known —
even a star.
Though I try to look directly towards God for inspiration
I also look to others.
I have had several spiritual mentors over the years,
including nature.
I have been set on fire many times by reading the words of saints and spiritual teachers from all walks of life.
And I’ve wondered how to fit my feet into the footprints of Jesus. I have asked the question: What would Jesus do?
Jesus frequently responds: What would Love do?
Often, I don’t know. I’ve always thought I would understand Love’s answer quite easily, that Love is so obvious all decisions would be simple. Not so — but I will keep guessing as each day dawns anew.

Photos © Sondra Sula.

Take a walk with me by reading my daily devotional book, Meditations on Mendocino by Sondra Sula. Available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle versions.

If you’d prefer a daily river walk, Reflections on the Fox River and Beyond by Sondra Sula, might just be the book for you.

Soothing Palm Springs Style

There is a desert style —
sparse, spare and elegantly tasteful in a clean-lined way.
Prickly
or smooth,
the effect is soothing.
I’ve always had a busy, salon-style home overflowing with objects d’art, which is why retreat spots seem to unclutter my mind.
Our friends in Palm Springs did not know they were providing an outdoor retreat for my overworked senses.
This was their home,
landscaped to their preferences
and I was simply benefitting from their tastes.
But benefit I did.
Because when it was all said and done I felt relaxed,
refreshed
and restored.

Photos © Sondra Sula; with many thanks to Mike and Dan.

Take a walk with me by reading my daily devotional book, Meditations on Mendocino by Sondra Sula. Available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle versions.

If you’d prefer a daily river walk, Reflections on the Fox River and Beyond by Sondra Sula, might just be the book for you.