I just returned from spending a lovely day with the women of Rock Spring at Shepherds Spring in Sharpsburg, Maryland where our annual Women's Retreat is still in process. The table to the left provided a wonderful focal point for us and was set by our able facilitator for the day, Marjory Zoet-Bankson.The day starting with what Marjory called "moving pairs." She would give us a question and we would spend just a couple of minutes sharing our responses with one other person in the group. We did this several times; each time we met with a different person and each time the questions got a little bit deeper. I valued this opportunity to get to know some women a little bit better. I wish there had been time to do it with everyone there.
One question that is sticking with me, "Has there been an interruption in your life that has opened up new dimensions?" What a great question! On my drive home I kept thinking about it. So often we think of interruptions as a distraction and something that gets us off track. As I look back on my life, I know that I have greeted most of the major interruptions that have come my way with dread. Yet as I look back on them, I wouldn't trade where they have led me for anything.
My prayer for tonight is that I might be more open to interruptions and receptive to the opportunities they might hold.
Yes, huge interruption that has opened new dimensions, but the interruption was and at times still is extremely difficult to accept. In Rumi's poem, The Guest House, he would say to treat them like "an unexpected visitor...Welcome and entertain them all!...Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond."
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