Dear Beloveds,
Sometimes, I do exactly what I am expected to do. I minister. I knit. I do my daily substantial spiritual practice. I wax poetic about puppies and grandchildren. But then sometimes I do something fresh and different. It brings to mind this quote from author Alexis Pauline Gumbs, writing, "I wonder what it means for an ocean dolphin to swim up a river. The bottlenose has a range across the whole planet, the whole open ocean and yet sometimes they will choose the boundaries and specificity of a river, brackish water, narrow shores. Why?" Why do we sometimes make baffling decisions to try an entirely new approach. As usual, I am reminded of my internal question: What do I not know, the knowing of which would change everything about the way I view this situation? How do the dolphins know the circumstances that make river swimming the best option for them? How did they become brave enough to change their environment completely, trusting that they could find a way to thrive?
In many ways, we are not different from marine animals. We have generational relationships, just like whales and dolphins. We have patterns of travel, communication and lifestyle, as do marine mammals. We carry wisdom from those who have gone before us. It turns out, dolphins do as well. This Sunday, we're exploring the gifts that have been passed down to us, our relationship with personal power, and the opportunity to choose what we embrace for this lifetime. I hope you'll join us as we "Remember with the River Dolphins."
Much love,
Rev. Lezli
