This morning finds myself in my office. Another haven I love to inhabit is the stillness of the morning hours. The aroma of the diffusion of orange essential oil fills the room and the only sound I hear is the tick of the clock on the wall. The coffee cup sits filled to the brim and mixed perfectly with just the right amount of the whole cream. I consider this a “Perfect Moment”.
My journal entry today includes the many reasons I am grateful. The current days of complete chaos in the world offer an opportunity to make a choice. The choice of engaging with the absolute uncertainty and may I say “insanity” of the events of 2020 or a choice to use the events as a footstool to raise us to another level.
Another level is where you find a different season. The old saying goes “if something is not working for you, then do something different”. Seems simple right? However, many times we flounder with what the “something different” may contain. It will most likely reshape our perspectives, character, behavior, and understanding of our predestined purpose. Ultimately, it will require extended effort and time.
It requires conscious effort to stay separated from today’s events. Fear and deceit have invaded the boundaries of what we know as “normal”. I believe we have all found ourselves facing the decision to either rise above the circumstances that surround us or follow the road most traveled into fret and worry. It is wisdom to stay informed but it is torment to saturate your thoughts with every incoming “breaking news” bulletin.
Make the effort to find “your moments”. Yes, this means to make time in your day to purposely step outside of your normal routine. I know some people that find their solace in a good book or an afternoon massage. Others look for the rainbow by releasing their creativity while cooking in the kitchen. Some of us are releasing our inner expressions through writing and music. Whatever it is – I promise there is a creative spark in you that has never been ignited. You hold the key to igniting the flame that exposes a whole new season.
I leave you with this encouragement. Choose the high road above the noise of the temptation to engage in the chaos of the daily news. Choose a block of time each day and let it invite you into its opportunity to expand the world into a massive landscape of new beginnings. Become aware of your own abilities and the fact that someone is waiting for your purpose to flourish because your life will inevitably affect theirs. To broaden our view beyond ourselves can only cause an increase. Be a part of that increase.
Enjoy the Journey – VB
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