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.
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
Thank you, Nathalia, for your kind and gracious comment. I wish you and your family a blessed holiday season and a healthy, happy, and peaceful New Year. xoxo
I agree, Libby, thank you for writing your blog, your words are so comforting and coming from a very learned place. Happy Holidays!
Thank you, Barb, for your compassion and support. It means a lot to me. Happy holidays to you and yours. Prayers for a healthy and blessed 2022. xoxo
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.
Dear Linda, Thank you for your prayers. I join you in praying for both our families and the many families who are suffering during this holiday season. May 2022 be a blessed, healthy, and peaceful year. My love to you.
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.
My precious Joy, Thank you for all your support, love, and compassion during these many years. You Stay Close, and I’m grateful. Your wisdom that you so elegantly put into words has helped me and many others. I learn from you. My love and respect, always.