Now

For your consideration…

I have friends, a niece, and a brother facing health challenges. So this message today was very poignant. It is also a sharp reminder that we have no guarantees in the moments we have. That is how this message immediately hit me. However, the message to each of us is about the focus we put on “now.”

Memories and dreams are great. They are necessary. But as always, we can take them too far. The time we spend reminiscing, role-playing, dreaming, etc., is time taken away from the present moment. They take the punch out of it. They minimize it and make it less than it is. They steal its power.

This moment is the only moment we have control of. This moment is the one that counts. This is the moment we can do good.

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.

-Remember…You have control of this moment only.

-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.

What made me smile yesterday…

-A beautiful day.

-Louie finally got groomed.

-Catching up with Vicki and Julie.

-A good book.

-Crafting.

Love, Blessings, and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris