Vicariously

For your consideration……

If we pay attention, we get clues to life direction and if needed, course correction. It is our Guidance and authentic self talking to us.

One of the clues is when we start living “vicariously” through another. That is a definite sign that part of our life is deficient. It needs something…..not necessarily the same thing….but something. Something is missing i.e.; love, excitement, variety, hobby etc.

We need something added to spice up or move our life forward and living vicariously means we are either procrastinating or unaware. Why would we do this? Perhaps we are in a rut or force of habit. Perhaps we are afraid. Perhaps we have a misguided notion we are too old or not deserving.

We are told today that none of that is real. What is real is whether we are 1 or 101, we are able and should be ready to learn and grow. Each and every one of us. We do not need to live vicariously. We have lessons, miracles, adventures etc. or our very own ready and waiting for us to accept them. And we are asked to remember, we are fully worthy and capable of them.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take…….

-Meditate/pray…..listen…pay attention….what waits for you today.

-Drink lots of water…..half your body weight.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths. (I’ve already done that today. I’m lucky I did not hyperventilate. As I was leaving my daughter’s this morning, I saw the garbage truck entering. Really, AJ and Peanut? I’m sure this was not supposed to be my job. Shall I ask your parents?)

-Try something new.

What made me smile yesterday…….

-An easy morning. Everyone just clicked.

-Peanut’s swim championships. She is awesome.

-One on one time with Peanut as we celebrated.

-I love the GPS on my car. Not only was it efficient, I saw beautiful countryside I have not seen before.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris

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