In his message, Nathan Meckley reflects on the feeling of overwhelm after moving to Los Angeles for grad school. About what in the world or in your life are you experiencing anxiety, fear, or sadness? Are you aware of a spiritual practice or resource that could be helpful? When you have been overwhelmed or in distress, have you ever experienced a "strengthening hand"? Was it offered? Did you reach for it? What was it like? What could you do holding someone's hand that you might not do by yourself? What if that someone is God?

"A Strengthening Hand," by Nathan Meckley

Nathan Meckley reflects on how different things are suitable for different seasons. Our clinging to the forms of the past or anticipating the future can cause suffering, preventing us from being fully present to the season in which we are right now. Quoting Simone Weil: “Absolute, undivided attention is prayer.”
He closes with queries:
“How has the Spirit been a guide through different and changing seasons?”
“Is there a change of season underway?”
“What does the light reveal? Does the light reveal any shift needed to become fully present?”

“Being Fully Present to the Season We Are In” by Nathan Meckley

Nathan Meckley reflects on John Donne’s reminder that “no one is an island,” connecting it to the Quaker belief that there is that of God in everyone. In light of recent violence and division, he shares the struggle of living out compassion even toward those who cause harm, and reminded us that our deepest values may still call us to it.

He closes with queries:
How does the witness of Jesus Christ guide us in this moment?
How is the Quaker testimony of peace practiced now?
What will your/our witness be?

“That of God in Everyone” by Nathan Meckley

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