Finding Love

For your consideration…

It makes a message clear when we are given a specific example. This morning I was reminded of a situation I had last week. I have worked off and on with another teacher in a classroom. By the end of the day, my nerves rattle with irritation. I was forced to give pause last week. Figure out exactly what made me so on edge. I realized that it is her teaching style. She is a good person. She is a good teacher. There is a lot to “love” about her but our teaching styles are conflicting. Holding that conflict in so it is not noticed by the children increases the tension. I made a decision. I will teach in the school but not in that class. I immediately felt better and the love” and respect I have for this other teacher is in tact.

Lately, we have been given many messages about protecting our soul…our authentic self. We’ve had message about letting it lead our way. We have been reminded to always keep its energy positive. It is what we can do to help change the world.

Our message today asks us to find something…one thing…no judgment on big or little…just one thing to love about every person we have interaction with. For most of us this isn’t too hard to do. But every now and then we come across someone who rubs us the wrong way. Deliberate or not this person offends us or grates on our nerves. Yeah, this is where it gets real. We are still asked to find something to love about them.

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.”

-Remember…You are the keeper of the light. Wherever you go, there can be no darkness.

-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.

-Find something to love in every person.

What made me smile yesterday…

-A beautiful day.

-Crafting done.

-A fun cooking class.

-Catching up with Alex.

-A good book.

Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris