I received this gift from my sister one Christmas. It hangs in my living room by the door, and I pass it every morning on my way out. I pause and read it each morning. It reads as a simple statement, but the meaning of these words reaches the depths of my soul.
Declaring that “all manner of thing shall be well” does not eliminate misfortune, sickness, or death. It is pointing to what all the respected wise ones say about the ability to find peace, and even joy, in the eye of the storm — to come to trust that there is something that transcends chaos and impermanence.
I have experienced pain and loss, grief and sorrow, unmet longings, and deep disappointment. And I am also keenly aware that goodness and joy have been abundant in my life. Deep faith, joyous laughter, and profound peace have been prevalent. The abundance of blessings far outweighs my hardships.
And so, as I leave each morning, not knowing what the day will hold, I know that, in truth, all manner of things shall be well; this is not a platitude or a pious statement that does not allow for pain or hardship. If I experience the eye of the storm in my day, I can trust that even in the chaos, peace and joy can be found, even in the face of adversity…all things shall be well! May you embrace these words and feel them deep into your soul on good days and not-so-good days! ❤️ Trish
Glad that you are writing again!