I intend for my Sabbatical to be a spiritual as well as physical journey. Recently I have begun taking spiritual direction through the Cristo Center for Spiritual Direction in Lino Lakes. My small group is experiencing Lectio Divina, an ancient practice of listening to the voice of God speaking to me through scriptures. I am finding that intentional morning prayer, beyond asking guidance for my day, is amazing. Today, as I listen to Jesus say to me "my peace I give to you," my heart has received a great sense of calm. Not that I am anxious....but that I pray I am able to share Jesus' peace with those I encounter today in my words and actions.