Time on Earth

I chose this photo because it is so full of life, and I want to hold this forever within me, to the last breathe I breath on this earth. These days, my awareness has heightened that this is the last third of my life. I have already lived two-thirds. this is the final third. I am hoping that this will be the best. 

But what is the meaning of best? The happiest? the most peaceful? The most empowered? The closest to God, family and friends? The most meaningful in terms of contribution to other peoples' lives? 

I would say, all of the above, and much more. What I realise I desire most deeply is simply summed in three words: Union with Him. 

Dearest Beloved Lord,

May our hearts be ONE.

Give me your eyes, your ears, your touch.

Give me your mind, your will. Your Heart.

What greater joy is there than this? 

Perhaps I am saying this without fully understanding what this means. Perhaps this consolation just flows in and through me, due to His grace. I do not even want to analyse it too much, but simply to let it spring forth and flow.

All of life seems to be a journey towards this. I see this more clearly than ever before. This must also be His deepest desire. 

My favourite Sister F. often reminded me before that our deepest desires will always meet His deepest desires. So I believe this is it. THIZIZIT! 

Everything comes together. His intricately ordered design for us. He making all things beautiful in His time. He leading us to the center of our soul, where we find we are so in union with Him. Where nothing can separate us from His love. Nothing at all.

Time on earth means time to trust, discover and relish all truths further. He gives us this time. He patiently leads us on to truth. 

So I think this final third of my life will be most lovely!