Seeking Peace, Joy, Love and Hope

My friend Denise Williams gave me some great advice on finding peace during the holidays. She said we have to remember to use all our senses.

When you’re in a noisy crowd, rather than being overwhelmed by all the clamor, separate the scene with your senses…

Do you hear what I hear?

A child’s laugh?
A holiday greeting?
A favorite carol playing in the background?
A “no worries!” offered to an, “oh! excuse me!”

They’re all little blessing exchanges.

Do you see what I see?

Someone hugging a friend?
A clerk with a sincere smile?
A tree decorated with child-made ornaments?
The clouds scraping across the sky as a testament to winter’s silver beauty?

Do you know what I know?

That Christ came as a child…a reminder to find Power, Grace and Love where you least expect it.
People need a touch, a smile and a bit of conversation more than ever in the bleak midwinter.
Everyone celebrates light returning to the world, whether they’re celebrating the light from the manger or not. God is big. Are we?
That I love you. I absolutely do. I hope I know you someday, and get to like you, too. But right now, if you’re feeling alone, know these two things. God loves you all the time unconditionally. And I love everyone I know…truly.

Who do you love? I hope it’s everyone. And I hope in these last days of this beautiful year (because it was a beautiful year…no matter what), you are comforted and comforting.

Love to you all and each.
Mimi

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