WEEK 110

God, what is your guidance for me, today?

Take time to be present for others, today.

In the busyness of your life, remember

to honor others with full attention and presence.

There is nothing more sacred than a human

connection… soul to soul… no matter

how brief the encounter.

It is your integrity that makes the difference.

If someone calls or comes by unexpectedly,

show kindness and a welcome spirit

even if you are pressed to be

somewhere soon.

Your love and gentleness can come

through no matter how pressed for time

you may be.

Remember, there is something in you

that radiates and attracts.

Be available to assist, bless

or serve today…

with your time and full attention.

Be there.

Take a deep breath and just

be there.

A blessing can happen in an instant.

Evening Reflection 

There is nothing like receiving someone’s full attention. In our busy world, and with people glued to so much media in so many forms; to truly pay attention and be fully present for someone is a precious gift you give.

Think about those who have truly paid attention to you. Maybe it was a teacher, or a pastor, or a best friend, or a parent. As has been said, what people remember most is how you made them feel. 

Today, this guidance was very inspirational for me. Even doing spiritual work, it is tempting to become too busy to be there fully for others, even if it is a hallmark of our calling. Today was a reminder to BE.. BE… Be… instead of to work, work, work. To be present and to look at someone and listen without thinking of the next place you have to be or the next task you have to get done.

Soul to soul connection is priceless. It is worth a delay…worth an adjustment to one’s schedule (within reason, of course).

Within my extremely busy time, I needed this guidance to remind me to pay attention NOW… to my wife… and my adult children. We all still need each other. 

What a gift.

How did you experience this guidance today?