Blurting

For your consideration…

Most of you probably never say this, “Nope, nope, no blurting.” It is difficult for young students to not just blurt out whatever jumps into their head. Of course, unchecked this is constant and chaos in a classroom. I say it dozens of times when in a young 5 or kindergarten classroom. This is a good example of how our Guidance speaks to us. What makes perfect sense for me to understand a message would totally not make sense for someone else.

Our message today reminds us that like most everything there is a balance. Throughout life we struggle to find and maintain balance. When we are young children we blurt. We say whatever comes into our head without filter. Sometimes it is appropriate. Sometimes it is not….ask any parent. It is a sure guarantee that their child has embarrassed them somewhere, sometime.

As children grow and learn to raise their hand in school, think before they speak everywhere, they learn to filter. Life experience determines how and how much they filter. For most of us by the time we reach adulthood, we are filtering too much. We think too hard. We err on the side of caution. We are too worried about what people think about us. Consequently, we miss opportunities to brighten other people’s days and our own as well.

If we think it and feel it in our heart that is a pretty good indicator that we should say it because when our heart is in sync with our mind…our Guidance is speaking to us.

If someone looks happy, tell them.

If someone looks nice, pretty, handsome, tell them.

If someone does a good job, tell them.

If you know someone needs encouragement tell them.

If you love someone or something they did, tell them.

If you are thinking about someone, pick up the phone, message them or go see them and tell them.

If you feel someone is feeling sad, ask if you can help carry their burden.

If you are suddenly worried about someone, follow through…check it out…make sure they are ok.

etc. etc. etc. ….whether you know them or not….say or do what your mind and heart are telling you.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

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

-Affirm…“I am loved.”

-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.

-Follow your heart and mind when they are in sync.

What made me smile yesterday…

-A great day at a private school I sub at. The students and staff are great.

-Catching up with my Lori, Sue and Dianne.

-Errands run.

-An early bedtime…..feel great.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris