For your consideration…
I am not sure why I delayed writing this message. Early on I got an example but just could not seem to pull in the crux of it all.. Throughout the afternoon bits and pieces have come in.
Tears are emotional. I think my issue today is with the conflict of showing that emotion. Men shouldn’t cry. Women shouldn’t cry at work for any reason. Women who cry are just being emotional. Children hurting themselves and we tell them to be big, etc.
The example I was given this morning was a conversation I had with my niece. She used to be a Los Angeles police officer. I used to volunteer with our domestic violence safe house. Kelly stated that you can’t help people if you are emotional. You can’t give them the support they need. My opinion was different. If we shed some tears with a survivor it was ok because they could see and feel your empathy and understanding.
I don’t know what is right. However, today’s message tells us that honest tears, tears with empathy, tears from one soul to another are valid. Tears that try to take attention away from someone for our own intention is not. In other words, no drama. No escalation. No pity party.
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 others?”
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
What made me smile yesterday…
-A beautiful day.
-All day at the beach. I have the sunburn to prove it. I’m in for today.
-Meeting new people.
-More technical problems solved. Dare I HOPE they are behind me.
-Catching up with both my girls.
-A good book.
Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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