Thought for the Week: The abacus

Elena Verigo reflects on precious 'beads' from God

by Elena Verigo 8th April 2016

It was the first time that I had to open the Meeting house to our Newbury Friends on a Sunday morning. I was chuffed. What a privilege! I had the keys, got some milk, three balls of vibrantly yellow chrysanthemums – ready to go. Carolyn said the flowers were meant to serve as a kind of a meditation object. What a revelation! I was convinced they were there just to look pretty and never once did I use them as a source of inspiration for contemplation.