THREE SANCTUARIES FOR TURBULENT TIMES

INNER SANCTUARY

Where can we go
in days of tears
and turmoil,
when the world feels
too much with us?

There is an inner sanctuary
we can fill
with solitude and silence,
prayers and petitions,
reflection and release.

Then, filled with presence and peace,
this sanctuary stays with us,
a source of respite
to center our souls.

OUTER SANCTUARY

Where can we go
in days of heartache
and helplessness,
when the world feels
too dark before us?

There is an outer sanctuary
we can find
with sunrises and seasons,
birdsong and blossoms,
rivers and rainbows.

Then, filled with healing and hope,
this sanctuary surrounds us,
a source of renewal
to light our way.

MUTUAL SANCTUARY

Where can we go
in days of hardship and hatred,
when the world feels
too heavy upon us?

There is a mutual sanctuary
we can form
with love and laughter,
compassion and comfort,
service and solidarity.

Then, filled with life and love,
this sanctuary includes us,
a source of refuge
to stand and to support.

(Photos by Karen)