So it begins

Love is our true destiny. 

We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone—

we find it with another. 

We do not discover the secret of our lives by mere study 

and in our own isolated meditations. 

The meaning of our life is a secret 

that is to be revealed to us in love, 

by those we love…. 

Thomas Merton

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It may not be love yet - 

living in community is never as easy 

as loving our brothers and sisters 

in solitude

 and in theory

but, after a 15 hour car ride,

we're safe,

still laughing together, 

and looking forward 

to new beginnings.

We've had 

sun, 

heat,

thunder,

rain,

and 

cool breezes.

A mixed bag.

In weather,

as in community,

you take what you're given,

make the most of it

and realize 

it's all gift.