Hard

1980 USA Gold Medal Olympic Hockey Team

For your consideration….

This is a direct quote from today’s message. “Hard is NOT a predictor of outcome.”

In fact we are told it has no relative baring on outcome. Hard is an adjective that we ascribe to events or things. It can not affect an outcome. When we bring “hard” into our thoughts and give it a place of consideration, we shift our focus. We shift our focus to overcoming versus becoming. We shift our focus away from our goal or desired outcome to overcoming difficulty. We have added a step, a detour.

We are asked today focus on our goal, our desired outcome. Focus on the steps to get there without the judgement of difficulty.

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?”

-Drink lots of water.

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

-Let go of the judgment, hard when going after accomplishments.

What made me smile yesterday…..

-A relaxing morning.

-Lots of little tasks done. One was something I had been meaning to do for years. Wahoo.

-A great dinner.

-Catching up with Jackie.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris