For your consideration…
I’ll bet you are thinking that today’s message is about being whole and balanced in body, mind, and spirit. Certainly, that is the goal and we are constantly working towards it. But surprise, surprise, that is not what today’s message is about.
Today’s message focuses on two things. The first is synergy. Synergy tells us that the whole is worth more than the sum of its parts. Using ourselves as an example, if we were to divide up our various body parts, areas of our brain, or elements of our spirit and sold them, they would not be worth as much as if we sold ourselves as complete. Or selling pieces of a collection may not be worth as much as if it were sold as a complete collection.
Staying on that same thought process, bringing our WHOLE selves to any given moment is worth way more than bringing part of ourselves. We may think we always do that. But do we? Are we the same people with our friends as we are with our coworkers, fellow parishioners, neighbors, etc.? Often we hold back part of ourselves. We are unwilling to share our complete selves for various reasons. We are trying to create an impression different from our complete selves. Our message today says we cheapen ourselves when we do this. Our whole self is always worth more and should always be the self we present.
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.”
-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.
-Live with your whole self.
What made me smile yesterday…
-Well it was a challenging technology day, to say the least. Still, I was able to get my blog written…somewhat. And I was able to rewrite the story I had written and lost.
-Some basement cleanup and organizing done.
-A good book.
Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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