Make It Better

For your consideration…

Our actual message is the question, “How can I make it better?”

I immediately thought about my grandson, Conner. As boys typically do, he runs and jumps everywhere. And as boys typically do, he gets hurt; bumps his head, bumps his arm, etc. I always tell him I’m sorry and ask him, “How I can make it better?” The old, “I’ll kiss it and make it better.” doesn’t usually work. What does work is when I go and smack the offending, table corner, arm of the couch, floor, etc. After I stand there smacking it a few times, he invariably begins to laugh.

Of course, this is the simplest example. But the question, “What can I do?” is valid. When we see someone hurting, in distress, angry, etc, the question is valid. The key is to listen to their response. Perhaps their answer makes sense, perhaps it won’t. But as long as it is morally, acceptable, we can support them. And if they don’t have a response, we can toss out solutions. Again, they may be valid or not. They may be silly or not. The most important thing is that they know we want to support them and make things better.

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.

-Help make it better

What made me smile yesterday….

-A beautiful day.

-Again we had high seas but the ship takes them like a champ.

-Great food and great shows.

-We are still rocking the progressive trivia.

-Meeting new people.-

-A good book.

Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris