FOCUSING ON THE PRESENT

A friend wrote to me, This week, we laid a family friend to rest. It was a sudden and unexpected passing. The priest’s sermon was Life is a Gift.  This is something that I know to be true; however, I have not been true to it, especially not this month. I’ve been rushing around and distracted. I heard his message loud and clear: SLOW DOWN and focus on the present.

My reflection: It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of the season as we try to accomplish our to-do list. Soon it will be over, and all we’ll have are memories.

Today’s Promise to consider: We all know that our problems don’t go away for the holidays, and they often loom over every moment. It is up to us to make the decision to pause and be grateful for this time with our loved ones, our friends, and even ourselves. There will be plenty of time to worry and fret, but – for this one day, for this one season – let us slow down and give thanks. Let us focus on what is important and who is important.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our friends around the world. Love from our family to you and yours.

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nathalia Hiatt
nathalia Hiatt
2 years ago

Ah! Merry Christmas Libby! The world is a better place with you in it! Your kind and true words that are in your Thursday meditations are so very helpful. Thank you

Barb Billing
Barb Billing
2 years ago

I agree, Libby, thank you for writing your blog, your words are so comforting and coming from a very learned place. Happy Holidays!

Linda Smith
Linda Smith
2 years ago

Libby – I pray you and your family will have a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Thank you for sharing your life and for your advice.

Joy
Joy
2 years ago

Love to you and your beautiful men sons. Blessings you are and blessings to you as you continue shining healing light and so generously offering much needed wisdom for so many. We are grateful.