Re-Check

For your consideration….

HOPEfully we entered the new year firmly resolved in letting go of the past and being fully present. Being fully present in the moment is the best investment of our future.

However, today we are asked to take stock and do a little check and make sure that we have really done that. My sense is that we have some unresolved issues, things or tasks that we have brought with us into this new year. More importantly, we are beating ourselves up over them. Listen to these lines from “Letting Go” by Lupe Fiasco:

Burdens on my shoulders now, burnin’ all my motives down
Inspiration drying up, motivation slowing down

Our message today is STOP. Do what needs to be done, make a plan to get it done or bless it and just let it go. Do not carry the burden forward.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

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

-Meditate/pray….ask….”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all.” If we are listening to our authentic self, it is a pretty sure bet that “worry” is not a part of it.

-Drink lots of water.

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

-Be joyous, excited, happy and grateful for what is.

What made me smile yesterday……

-More sunshine. “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.” (John Denver)

-My neighbor and I went to the movies and saw “Wild.” I absolutely loved it. It is so pertinent to the resolution we have all be asked to make. Go into our silence and listen.

-A great email from Alex.

-Daughter number one is still missing in action. I choose to believe that she is having fun somewhere.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris