A growing group of us are regularly meeting in Tirana, connected by a shared faith that is uniquely experienced in each one of us based on tradition, cultural upbringing, moments in our lives to date, and any number of other factors.
This week I shared these reflection prompts, inspired by not only the celebrations of “Summer’s Day” on the 14th March in Albania (Gëzuar Ditën e Verës!) but also the Christian festival of Easter.
I hope that you find them helpful, if you are able to take a moment to pause today.
As we move into a season of new life, of fresh hope, of resurrection, you might want to take a moment to reflect upon that which you need to leave behind in winter. Letting go to the process of decay that nourishes the soil to bring forth new life.
As we move into a season of new life, of fresh hope, of resurrection, you might want to take a moment to reflect upon what is exciting you about things to come. Where might something new be blooming, bursting into reality?
As we move into a season of new life, of fresh hope, of resurrection, you might want to take a moment to reflect upon what you would like to offer gratitude for. What can we say thank you [to God] for?