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Pausing for stillness, I am aware, for the first time, that there is a place where my heartbeat and breath meet. An inner engine of life and strength that is with me always. This simple thing gives me hope and confidence. Thank you, Kristi.
I am realizing this morning that one of my greatest fears is of using my time for the wrong things, at the expense of the things that really matter. And I am realizing that many of my conflicted feelings at work and at home come out of this fear. Folks will often have very different ideas about what is important, and it is perhaps counterproductive to see this as threat? Perhaps my fear of being overridden by other people’s priorities can be seen as a friend, strongly reminding me to...
I am realizing this morning that one of my greatest fears is of using my time for the wrong things, at the expense of the things that really matter. And I am realizing that many of my conflicted feelings at work and at home come out of this fear. Folks will often have very different ideas about what is important, and it is perhaps counterproductive to see this as threat? Perhaps my fear of being overridden by other people’s priorities can be seen as a friend, strongly reminding me to stay focused on what really matters — kindness, gentleness, service — regardless of the storm of conflicting opinions that often rages around me. Now more than ever, these core values of kindness, gentleness, and service need to be cherished and put into action.
The cuddle-huddle with my dogs at dawn. The silly-soft kitty who just wants to be held, more than fed. Little hearts held open for me, every day. The fresh winter air. The fresh hope of all the children and parents and grandparents in the library today. The generous shower of Valentine’s gifts. The open-heartedness this shows and celebrates. And reminds. Hearts need to break — open every day.
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