The humble goldfish has much to teach us. Like the goldfish, we too are hand-selected, and are led to the specific setting or environment in which to serve and live out our charism. Some of us live in a small bowl, others of us in a large aquarium, and still others of us are led to roam freely in thriving ponds. But, all of us have the following trait in common; we have been chosen by God.
The goldfish has its own language. It is a language that speaks of contemplation, discipline, detachment, stillness, patient endurance, and peace.
The goldfish is wise, yet, requires constant care, as do we.
From our infancy, it is God who has been leading us. And, being so loved, we remain consciously grateful to the hand that generously continues to provide for us.
At all times we pray.
The goldfish bowl itself is a visual metaphor for the hermitage within. It is the place we retire to for quiet. But, though set apart, we remain open and accessible to others, and the world around us. We become a living symbol for our community.
Life in the goldfish bowl may make us vulnerable, but we serve an ineffable purpose. Perhaps we become a reflective surface for others, reminding them of a slower, more silent, pace in which to reconnect with that which truly matters.
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