Change

For your consideration…

I think most of us are tired of all the political rhetoric. Everyone has an opinion. Everyone is an expert. Doesn’t it seem like the “corners” are overcrowded and no one is in the middle? We think things have got to change but when someone tries, they are demonized. So people are reluctant to try. Perhaps this is why we are getting today’s message.

Our message asks us to be the change we want to see. Mimic the behavior we want to see. Don’t apologize. Don’t ask permission. Don’t wait for someone else to lead. Do it, be it, yourself. We don’t like the disrespect we see. So always be respectful. We don’t like the meanness, so be nice. We don’t like the arguing, so don’t engage. We don’t like the lack of support, so be supportive and helpful. Etc.

You get the message. Live the life you want others to mimic.

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.”

-Remember…You are the keeper of your light. Wherever you go, there can be no darkness.

-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.

-Mimic the positive behavior you admire and want to see in others.

What made me smile yesterday…

-A beautiful day.

-Breakfast with Shannon and Alex.

-Shannon and I did some productive shopping.

-I finished thank-you cards for the expecting Mom’s baby shower.

-A good book.

Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris