Let there be Peace on Earth, and Let it begin with Me

I think it no coincidence that this was the talk, "The Canker of Contention" when I sat down to read in the morning. God peaks to us and I have insight in moving forward.  

"Through love of God, the pain caused by the fiery canker

 of contention will be extinguished from the soul. 

This healing begins with a personal vow: 

“Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” 

This commitment will then spread to family and friends and will bring peace to neighborhoods and nations."

"The Canker of Contention"

-President Nelson 1989

A Pilgrim in Pieces

I arrived a pilgrim in pieces

The desert greeted me with scented blooms; 

embraced me in warm red rock; 

and sand sweet bird songs in my ear.

Her hot breath became my hot breath.

Her fevered heat a healing balm 

mixed with pink sand poultice.

My caged heart slowed with space, 

set free by wildness.