May 30, 2017CoachVickyLeave a comment

Memorial Day is typically a day of reflection for me.  I think of all the people that laid down their lives for the principles of our Country.  They believed in something far more important than themselves.

I cringe when I hear “Happy Memorial Day.”  I am sure for those Mothers and Fathers that received a folded US Flag from a “grateful Nation” there is nothing happy about Memorial Day.  As Richard reminds people, saying “Happy Memorial Day” is like saying “Congratulations” at a funeral. He just would not say that.

A cancer diagnosis brings a different perspective to life.  Some things that use to grate on my nerves are just not that important to me anymore.  Some other things, however, irritate me more than ever.

A friend of mine was called hateful on Facebook because he supports the President.  Really?  He is one of the kindest people that I know and a man of God.  What would it be like if everyone prayed for our President?

The news this morning was filled with a Texas Legislature physical fight.  Really?  What would it be like if everyone first thought about being civil to each other before speaking or taking action?

Yesterday I mended the many wind chimes Richard has in our backyard and garden. I hit a great sale at Michaels with their beads 60% off plus I had an additional 20% off any purchase so I had all the equipment to complete this project at a phenomenal low price.  This was a tedious task requiring a great deal of patience.   As it turned out, I tackled the chimes most in need of repair first.  I realized this was going to take more time than I originally allocated. My choices were to complete a few repairs or re-shift my morning and finish all the repairs.  I chose to finish all the repairs. I discovered as I completed the repairs the less anxious I became and more at peace I was with the slow, deliberate restringing and repairing.

What would it be like if everyone found peace in their undertakings?

Leaders…

How civil is your tongue?

What are your prayers beyond you and your immediate connections?

Where do you purposefully find peace?

-VhS