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January-March, 2013

My Friends — Holy Spirit and Black Squirrel

by Rev. Georgeann Medved, O.M.C.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)

Early this morning I saw the little black squirrel that lives in our oak tree run from branch to branch, climbing higher and higher and transfer to another tree, going even higher. He did not hesitate. He did not fall. He was sure and swift. A creature of God, he reached the top branch and perched there, looking up as if at peace with his Maker. He then let out a loud shout of joy at his achievement.

The peace of the Lord was with me as I witnessed that scene. The squirrel portrayed the strength, peace, hope and joy that A Course in Miracles teaches.

As I climb through my day, ego chatter takes over and I snap at my husband, which sets me back on my medium sized tree branch. Then I tire of hearing a friend’s complaints and tell her I have another call, a lie. I feel my heart go thud. Boom. I hit the ground that time.

I compose myself and go to my quiet place and meditate and decide to start this day over on the lowest branch of the tree. I make a firm resolution to do better with Holy Spirit’s help. Peace!

Our next chore is to go grocery shopping and I am doing fine until a mother, daughter combo with two kinds and a small dog in a purse block an aisle with their two carts. I look around and am blocked by customers behind me complaining so I say, “Okay Holy Spirit, what do I do?”

I hear, “Patiently wait.” I take deep breaths and relax my whole body and feel calmness cleanse me. The two ladies finally continue down the aisle but still block it so progress is slow. I decide to enjoy studying the labels of items I don’t usually buy and then find a can opener I have been wanting. Jackpot! Quiet patience does help. I am making progress by listening to Holy Spirit’s command to, “Patiently wait.”

I feel good as we leave the store to go home. It is nice to sit and rest while my husband, Joe, drives. I appreciate that and tell him and then say a silent prayer of thanksgiving. At home we start to unload groceries and, because he is in a hurry, he snaps at me. But I am relaxed and just keep unpacking so he will be free to rest and the go to a meeting tonight.

As I lay down to meditate and review my day, I don’t feel I have climbed as far as the black squirrel today but I have been aware of ego chatter, being irritated and untruthful with people and keeping in communication with Holy Spirit. I ask Holy Spirit to help me do better tomorrow and to bless everyone I came in contact with today.

Before I go to bed tonight, I will go to our front door, open it and let out a loud shout of joy, celebrating my achievements, and tomorrow morning I will enjoy watching my little black squirrel friend climb to the top of the tree steadfast and sure and listen as he gives out a shriek of blissful joy. (“Sing joyful songs to the Lord.”) ❦

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