I am not sure what today may bring, but signs shall abound about us now. Tuesday morning is peaceful, quiet like a summer mist as it lifts off the water. Slight drizzles of rain here now, nurturing the growth yet to expose itself with the warmth of spring.
Daily works we must do. Get up and go forth. Touch lives, encourage others and know the strength within each of us. We can achieve unity in peace and community in love. Commit therefore this day not to be moved by errant drivers on the highway and more, to become a courteous driver ourselves. Attune ourselves to what is around us at any moment. Is there a kind word or deed we may extend to another soul? Is our day so busy (we think at times) that we should lapse our thinking that we are the only beings that matter? Have we determined to get only what we want to the detriment of our well being?
Philosophy of words, a meaning deeper than our thoughts, for God's ways are higher than our ways, His thoughts than our thoughts. Love is missing, choked out as a seed upon the rocky road that has no hope of finding fertile soil in which to grow. So has our media of communication replaced love with carnality, and ignorance. Shall we rather choose that thing which is good, that which is wholesome and right? Yes, I believe the struggle is not for the weak, but truth shall be availed of her daughters. Wisdom shall arise now because it is sought by her pupils. So shall we become emulsified in truth and strengthened by her promise.
Enough. Small portions will keep us from becoming to heavy to walk in our growth. Each line shall build upon a foundation, and let not sand be found beneath.
Let me encourage you to take a moment and view others and your surroundings from a determined perspective to love regardless of what may seem to be practical circumstances surrounding you. For against such is no law.
Enjoy the moment. Stop and be thankful it was created for you. Yes, you! Share love, share moments of joy and laughter. Share peace from within. Forgive. Now, while you are able. It's good to work and produce in this world, but be cautious not to work so hard in climbing that company ladder that when you finally get to the top, you stop and recall all the times you could have spent sharing love with your family. Then slowly, as you reflect back down that ladder, the realization that the ladder is, after all, leaning on the wrong house.
Take your moment. Break from habit. Kiss your loved one a little longer this morning. Change it up a little bit. Pack a note in that lunch for school just to let your child know their worth the extra effort. Plan a surprise babysitter to allow a spontaneous evening out with your spouse simply to celebrate the love and appreciation you have for them. Build up yourself also. Take a hot bath. Go for a nature walk. Read a biography of a proven leader. Become one yourself. Accept yourself. Know yourself. Know yourself what is true and valuable; for though the barn be built, it remains to be seen if we shall live to see it filled.
Go now and share love with someone this day. You deserve it and so do they. After all, love is a gift. Deeper than wells of living water, whose essence and properties abound only in those who choose to accept it.
Still I am . . .
Living Life "Through the Eyes of Youth" (sm)
