Emulate

For your consideration……..

Our message today is about emulation.

Be the best example you can be. Certainly we think about this often as we are raising our children. We try to set positive patterns and behaviors  for them to emulate.  Actually, if we stop to think about it, we do this in virtually all areas of our life. We try to live to a standard we want to see. We strive to be a good example….someone to emulate.

On the flip side, we may see action, traits, behaviors, patterns etc. in others that we choose to emulate. We raise our own bar and strive to it. When we do that, we may feel like a “fake” at first. We are reminded of the saying, “Fake it until you make it.” It is one of the ways we grow. We do the work of emulation until it is made our own. We do the work until we are the change we want to see.

If we think about it, religion is about emulation. We are asked to be  like God, Jesus, the Buddha etc. They are set before us as perfect examples for a well-lived, valuable life. They set the perfect example for us to emulate.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

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

-Meditate/pray……know your power and own it.

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Raise the bar and strive to it.

What made me smile yesterday…….

-Bright sun and it was warm enough for outdoor recess. Wahoo.

-Dinner with my friend, Jul.

-Fun new craft supplies.

-Talking with Alex.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris