Pastor Bob Merritt comments on the importance of sacred places in his book When Life’s Not Working: “Sacred places are important because they recalibrate the emotional and spiritual gauges in our life. They reconnect us with thoughts and feelings that get suppressed by emails and traffic. Sacred places awaken our soul.”
Two sacred places come to my mind. On the surface, the first doesn’t seem very sacred- my local Panera Bread. While it is certainly not quiet, peaceful, and contemplative, I sit with a regular morning group I’ve fondly nicknamed my “support group”. They have sustained my throughout the period following my downsizing. Think of this as “Cheers” on caffeine!
My second sacred place is more traditional- the Wehr Nature Center. Even though it is located in an urban area, when I get into the forest as I walk the 2 miles around the lake, peace and calm fill me. Especially in spring, the migrating birds fill the woods with sound and life.
What sacred place do you have where you restore your mind and spirit? I invite you to respond and share.
