For your consideration…
Today’s message has two key components. The first is to nurture yourself, your inner self, as you would a child. The second is to be kind, as kind to yourself as you are to others. You know the Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Today we are asked to think about this, “Do unto yourself as you would do unto others. This may seem like a slight difference but it is not.
We are being asked to treat ourselves with love and compassion, to take care of ourselves both physically and spiritually. to work and play. We are asked to give real thought to what makes us happy, what gives us rest, what we love to do, who we love to do it with etc.
We are asked to love ourselves as our Creator loves us. Who are we to second guess him?
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take…
-Affirm…“I am loved.”
-Nurture yourself. Be kind to yourself.
-Meditate/pray…ask…”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?”
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
What made me smile yesterday…
-Sigrid has traveled across the country in her 5th wheel with just herself and dog, Archie. It is my time for a visit. I’m so excited to hear about her adventures and to catch up.
-Finally got ahold of Anita. She sounds good and HOPEfully will be able to get home soon.
-Dinner at the Sidetrack.
-I started a new book. I struggled with the first 20 pages so I deleted it. I never do that but have decided to take my friend, Jim’s advice and not struggle through a book.
Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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