Driving to my mother’s yesterday, I was in awe of the fall foliage and how nature presents herself in all her magnificence. We had plans to go to lunch and drove a little further north where autumn had played itself out with fallen leaves and winter peaked around the corner with patches of snow.
Sitting along the Delaware River we celebrated the fact that nature fulfills itself in divine patterns, the ebb and flow of the tides as well as the ebb and flow of our lives. Our afternoon together was a time of reflection and deep sharing with the realization that no matter what happened in the past, we have lived blessed lives.
The key to living a blessed life is giving from your heart. As you begin to move into the holidays, think of someone you would like to spend some time with. Set aside an afternoon in the middle of the week, turn off your cell phone and simply be with that person. Give of your spirit with a generosity of the heart and you’ll discover that gift of time you are giving to the other person is actually a gift you are giving to yourself.
When you return from your visit, allow yourself to be immersed in appreciation for those in your life who bring you joy, peace, pleasure and love.
This time of year lends itself well to introspection. Very wise words.
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