October 2025 Week 5
Pray, Trust, Wait
Storage By Mary Oliver
“When I moved from one house to another
there were many things I had no room for.
What does one do? I rented a storage
space. And filled it. Years passed.
Occasionally I went there and looked in,
but nothing happened, not a single
twinge of the heart.
As I grew older the things I cared
about grew fewer, but were more
important. So one day I undid the lock
and called the trash man. He took
everything.
I felt like the little donkey when
his burden is finally lifted. Things!
Burn them, burn them! Make a beautiful
fire! More room in your heart for love,
for the trees! For the birds who own
nothing — the reason they can fly.”
Fall is not just a beautiful time of year, it’s a crucial window for cleansing and restoration. Just as trees shed their leaves and the earth turns inward, we too are invited to release what no longer serves us and prepare for the stillness and depth of winter while simultaneously setting ourselves up for healthy holidays on every level. I am excited to cleanse with some of you next week and unburden our wholes selves, clear out our storage units on every level.
Pray
Trust
Wait and let everything restore!