Did I DO today? … (01/31/16)
“Did I offer peace today, and did I do so with my actions more than my words? … Did I bring a smile to a stranger’s face today? … Did I say words of healing to a Friend? … Did I set aside my fear of those who are different today? … Did I reach out to them and Care? … Did I let go of my anger and resentment for my trespassers today, and forgive them with subtle acts of Kindness? … Did I Love my life today, and feel overwhelmed with gratitude that I am — at least for today — still alive in it?
These are the real questions, my Friends. Especially in these dark days of violence and injustice and bigotry, these are the questions that must be posed — and these are the questions that we must repeatedly answer, in deeds more than with words, with a resounding YES!
The little bit of courageous LOVE we shine upon life’s difficult times (and especially towards life’s difficult people) will always ultimately bear the beautiful fruits of Peace and Justice and Harmony; both here in this world and in whatever life may come hereafter.
So shine brightly, my beautiful Friends …
Go forth and let your Self SHINE!”
~ inspired by Henri Nouwen
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