“The Days of Awe begin with us tonight.
May the next ten days be days of reflection, introspection, and peace.
May we prepare ourselves for the changes in the year to come.” -Debra Haffner
Spend some time introspection about the past year.
Risking Heartache
We all have an innate desire to be loved, but that moment of realizing that love is a mutual experience can be one of awe. The surprise, the joy, and the care are special moments that make love real and worth risking heartache over and over again. -JeKaren Olaoya (CLF)
When have you found awe in a relationship?
Teaching
One of the reasons I love teaching and interacting with students, especially the small ones, are the moments of awe that happen on a daily basis. There is an incredible energy that erupts when a being is learning and growing, and you can witness it in front of you. When a person has a moment of awe as their world expands, it is profound for all who witness this. This sense of wonder, combined with a supportive community is how we actually make the world a better place. -Lecretia Williams (CLF)
Think about a time that you witnessed a moment of awe in the life of a learner.
Tears
“Whenever you find tears in your eyes, especially unexpected tears, it is well to pay the closest attention. They are not only telling you something about the secret of who you are, but more often than not, God is speaking to you through them of the mystery of where you have come from and is summoning you to where, if your soul is to be saved, you should go next.” -Frederick Buechner
When have you faced unexpected tears with attention and holiness?
Delightful Reverence
When I was 8 or 9 years old, I used to write short stories. I imagined a collection of stories called, “The Adventures of Judy.” However, as a kid, I thought the sound of cooing parents (“Ahhhhh…”) was spelled “Awe.” When Judy’s baby brother took his first steps, the family exclaimed, “Awe…!” When Judy made a batch of chocolate chip cookies, her parents expressed “awe.” As I look back at those old stories, perhaps I was making an important typo. Awwwwwwe! -Beth Murray (CLF)
How would your family and friend dynamics change if daily joys were noticed with delightful reverence?