InterWeavings

Faith

April brings such joy! The bursting forth of new life and growth are evident everywhere we look. The faith that spring will indeed arrive is what keeps us going in the darkest of winter.

Faith – the belief in things not seen.

That faith is the cornerstone of so many belief systems. The belief that the light will return and life will move forward as it should.

Many times in life we have difficulty having faith. Faith that things will get better. Faith that we can overcome what is before us. Faith that anything good can come from the darkness. I believe it is part of the human journey to question what is before us. Many religions try and address the issue.   Mother Earth shares with us each and every year the miracle of faith. Bursting forth is color and sweet scent is a lesson in patience and trust.

We all know the saying “the faith of a mustard seed”. I have a mustard seed in a neclace. It is the tiniest of things and yet it grows into a beautiful strong tree that shades and give shelter to so many. How can that be? What if the seed were to question itself as to whether it could really grow into a tree? Would doubt keep the seed from germinating and fulfilling its desitny? I think we do that very thing ourselves.  How much do we miss by questioning our potential?  My favorite chant says We all come from the Goddess. If I believe that, then I must have unimagined potential within me.  Why do I allow self doubt to stop me on my path?

I know I have changed directions completely in my life because I doubted my own capabilities. What if I’m not good enough or talented enough? Other people cheered me on with complete confidence of my abilities. And yet, if I can’t see into the future enough to see the end result, I am afraid to take the risk; the risk of letting someone else down or wasting money or time. Or failing.

Sometimes we have such a strong feeling pulling us forward that we just don’t doubt. Meeting my husband and saying “yes” and choosing to start a family are examples in my life. Those are heady times! Our faith is strong.

Sometimes we feel we can do something but let worry interfere. Second guessing and self doubt run nonstop through our every thought. And yet, that little seed just follows its instinct and gradually unfolds into perfection. Perhaps excited at each phase of it’s growth. Amazing! And I believe each of us is just as amazing.

Every seed and bulb planted at this time of year is a lesson in faith. This is a perfect time to plant something new within our own garden of the heart.  Cultivate something wonderful for yourself to remember  that we, too, just need a little nurturing to blossom forth.