Thomas Merton captures the meaning of inner pilgrimage for me when he says: "I look into my own heart and see a big mess, contradictions, (trauma and loss). When I see this, I have to travel it." I no longer see trauma and loss when I look into my heart-- thanks be to God. Now I see living alone as making inner pilgrimage "on crowded spiritual path," that when nurtured, can be "a love offering to God." And a beautiful one as well. Amen ⛵
