August 2026 – becoming!

This year I’ve found myself captivated by these plants (apologies the image is too big a file - look up 'wild carrot'!). To my untrained eye they look like Cow Parsley — though I’m sure many of you could tell me their proper name.

For weeks I assumed the little green balls were insect nests or cocoons. Only later did I realise they were the flower heads themselves, tightly gathered before unfurling into those delicate white sprays — strong, confident, and quietly proud of the beauty they were revealing.

Nature always has more to notice, more to ponder, more to appreciate.

My thoughts then wandered toward humankind. It seems to me that we can spend much of our lives curled inward, held tight — sometimes feeling content, but often held in cautiousness — unaware of the transformation possible when we allow ourselves to open up. There is a beauty in becoming, in releasing the potential that has always been there.

We often cling to what feels safe: familiar routines, familiar places, familiar versions of ourselves. We worry about what might happen if we loosen our grip and step into something new. Staying as we are can feel easier than risking change. And yet, beyond that tight little ball lies possibility. Yes, opening up brings uncertainty — but it also brings freedom. The gift of letting go of fear often outweighs the risk itself. Discovery, exploration, and growth are part of the wonder of being alive.

So whether you’re considering a life change, a new career, a conversation you’ve been hesitant to begin, or simply a new hobby, I pray every blessing over your blossoming. May you look back in days, weeks, and years to come and marvel at the journey you’ve taken.

And for those of faith, we look to Jesus — the one who calls us into becoming the people he created us to be. He invites us to walk in his light, to step forward in trust, to lift our heads and raise our hands in praise for what he is doing within us. As 2 Corinthians 3:18 reminds us:

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever‑increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

God bless, Rev’d Suzie