A few days ago, friends brought me into a decision for their child. I carried their choices as I walked in the Marin Headlands. This was the note that I sent them.
On the advent of great decisions, a reflection from the Marin headlands.
Some things are easy to say from afar. Some things are easy to see from afar.
From her sanctuary, our mother Julian of Norwich testifies,
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well".
And so it is! Your son shall be well.
As far as what is seen - this child, through much effort and blessing, stands in a wealth of love, resources, and gifts. Each of these can take us toward dreams. Each of these is a safe haven in the night.
As for what is unseen - we cannot know what lies behind the door.
I can tell you that every door is blessed. Wherever he stands is the path God has chosen. Nothing can change that. So we walk in the peace of knowing that no sin, nor work, nor fault, nor rest, nor glory can take him from the goodness the Creator has made for him.
How, then, do we choose when there is so little to fear?
Which step do we take when every path holds blessings?
Perhaps we choose with ease. And hope, and curious expectation.
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Muir beach, California
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note: some edits were made for anonymity and clarity.