Paradise exists in the agitated spaces between the definitions'. In her opening words, Jennifer Channin reminded us that aside from spoken language, we all speak a language of the soul. That language may be illogical to the ear but it is important in that it makes us unique. When trying to make sense of it all, she happened upon the thought that perhaps much of our struggle comes from the youth of the universe, a univers perhaps so young, that it will be be wonderful when we learn to breath. Homily Sarah Foster shared the beauty that she sometimes calls God, in the beauty of environment around her.
Silences can be full and exquisate, as on a cold night during an intimate swim.
Meditation I'd like the adults who are here this morning to take a deep breath, close your eyes, and reestablish contact with your adolescence. Remember how you looked in the mirror and how you felt about your body. Remember how your house felt to you. Remember your feelings toward your parents. Focus on your two closest fiends.