If Only….

For your consideration…….

I was sure I would search and search for a picture today. But my angels were with me and this picture came up immediately.

Today is kind of ironic. We are asked to reflect back to reflect on what a waste of time it is. Confused yet?

We have all said things like:

“If I hadn’t done….”

“If only I had known……”

“I wish I wouldn’t have….”

“I wish I would have….

“Things would be so different if only….”

“I would be so much further ahead if only….”

You get the picture.  We reflect back and regret behavior, incidents, decisions etc. And that is ok as long as we are reflecting back to remember a lesson we need for the present moment.

It is not ok if we are looking back and using it as an excuse for the present moment.  It is not ok if we are using our reflection to turn the present moment into an “I can’t.” “I couldn’t.” “I won’t.”

“I shouldn’t.” It is not ok if reflecting back creates fear and freezes us, keeping us spinning our wheels.

Think about it. What can “If only” do for us in this moment?

“If only” is history we survived. We are over it. We made it through. “If only” is baggage we don’t need to carry. It is heavy in burden and empty in promise.

Live without the “if only’s”. Live in the what is. That is the HOPE. And so it is.

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take……

-Meditate/pray release the old and welcome the new.

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Welcome…be excited for…..be joyous for what is right now.

What made me smile yesterday……

-An overnight at Stillwater.

-Errands ran.

-Trip prep done.

-Good laughs with my neighbor, Debbie.

-A happy Sis and Alex.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris