On the floor was an envelope, and in the envelope there was an unsigned Valentine card. Too often we experience the darkness as anxiety, fear, loneliness and locked doors. We find ourselves all too ready to believe the worst of others and easily forget their redeeming qualities. On the other side of our locked door, there is someone standing in the light. Occasionally he delivers Valentine cards.
Power is always a problem.
We can practice the gentle and skillful use of power. This practice may help us unlock our hearts, open our doors and rekindle the flame of our faith and commitment. One of God's gifts to us is encouragement. This is simply the gift of courage, courage to open our hearts and perhaps our door as well, courage to gently and skillfully be powerful even in dangerous times and places.