My work is loving the world.

Mary Oliver always says it right. With Thanksgiving upon us, her poem Messenger struck a beautiful chord with me. She creates an image and feeling of gratitude with simple strings. Her poem has affirmed me, in a time when needed, that the greatest gift we can give someone is to offer a full life and our presence. And the greatest gift we can give ourselves is to love the world around us fully.

I would like to embrace thisidea more “My work is loving the world” — and spend my days living more fully into that job description — I’d be giving thanks not just with my words but with my life.

Messenger
by Mary Oliver