November On Purpose

There's always something wonderful about a new start. Even if it's as ordinary as the first day of a brand new month.

Admittedly, November isn't always welcomed with eager anticipation. It's only 'holiday' is the somber remembrance of war. We need the reminder, and those who sacrificed so much need to be honoured, for sure. But if you're needing something of a 'yahoo' long weekend feel, November isn't playing.

The colour is gone, and the weather begins to remind us of a winter that's coming. Depending on your tradition and sensibilities, many don't even want any of us to bring on too much of the 'Christmas spirit' until at least December. (More on this another day.)

All this is even more reason to tear off October's calendar page with an intentional optimism; to welcome November for all its possibility and robust engagement in life abundant; to make decisions right now about how we'll spend these next thirty days living out of our own sense of purpose and mission.

The psalmist prays,

"Teach us to number our days,

that we may gain a heart of wisdom."

(Psalm 90:12)

Ah yes.

To reach December 1st just a bit wiser because we spent November carefully and on purpose.

I'm glad for the bright sunshine for my walk this morning.

I know November won't cooperate every day like this.

But here we go together anyways.

Happy, bright, on purpose November, everyone!