For your consideration……
It’s the heart of the matter that counts. Today’s message tells us that we waste too much time and valuable energy on the peripheral and not enough on what really counts or what the real source of the problem is.
We are complex and busy human beings. It is easy to let our life get overly complicated. We pile layers upon layers of what if’s, oh no’s, can’ts, why should I, so what’s, oh wells etc. over the heart of the matter. Those layers we let ourselves get involved in often create problems and work of their own. We can get wrapped up in them and the heart of the matter gets buried. What really needs to get addressed gets lost.
Every moment has a heart….a truth….in it. Contrary to what we sometimes think, our life will not be easier avoiding or delaying truth. If we address the truth (ours and that of others) in the moment, our lives will become infinitely simpler, easier, honest and more HOPEful.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take……
-Meditate/pray…..spend some quality time with your truth.
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Take your feeling off automatic. Be deliberate and honest in your actions today.
What made me smile yesterday…..
-I took a day off and enjoyed it immensely.
-Catching up with both my girls.
-Carol and I celebrated our birthdays late this year. But we made it great, celebrating on my Dad’s birthday. (Happy Birthday, Dad) We went to the Roma Cafe and had a great lunch, shopped a little in the Eastern Market, and headed back home fully equipped for St. Patrick’s Day.
-A great chat with Michelle.
-We had sunshine almost all day. Wahoo.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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