When I sit still and revere these surprises of creation, my ponderings direct me toward the sacred. The more time I spend contemplating the movements and beauty of the hummingbird, for example, the more that I wonder about it. Wonder leads to a desire to know more. The more I know, the stronger connection I feel to the Creator of all things. My amazement at the hummingbird leads to more amazement at God. Sometimes, my sense of wonder and awe overwhelms and renders me speechless, as with the incredibly detailed transmissions from deep space recently shared by NASA.

Through the engaging Marvel series, WandaVision, we journey through Wanda’s experience of grief and what it can teach us about cherishing life, sadness, and letting go of trying to control our worlds and emotions. In my mother’s death, I am finding peace.