For your consideration….
I had to laugh. As I questioned, “Do I have this right? Is this the message for today?” Immediately, I was reminded of a lesson I taught my kindergarteners yesterday. I asked them, “Do we all have the same ideas? Do we all see the same thing?” Of course, the answer is, “Usually not.”
As adults we know this. We know that everyone has a different perspective. While this can be a pain sometimes, we know that we are blessed that it is so.
Our message today reminds us that just as different perspectives come from different people, we can gain a different perspective ourselves. If something does not fit or feel right, we can look with fresh eyes. We can look at it from a different angle. We can look at it with new thinking. We are not locked into one solution. There are as many paths for us to follow as there are different perspectives. We can choose to follow a new path.
It is no secret that most of us do what we always have done. We follow patterns we have created for ourselves. They are comfortable. They are practiced and easier than forging a new one. When we have these unsettled feelings, we are being asked to question and take a fresh look and change things up. It may be uncomfortable. It may be scary. But it is a blessing. It is an opportunity to grow.
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.
-Look at the alternatives. We have a choice. We always have a choice. That is a blessing.
What made me smile yesterday…..
-My little ones.
-Great emails from Pat and Janice. I am blessed.
-A great new book.
-Spring arrived.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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