Patience

If you pay attention at every moment, you form a new relationship to time. In some magical way, by slowing down, you become more efficient, productive, and energetic, focusing without distraction directly on the task in front of you. Not only do you become immersed in the moment, you become that moment - Michael Ray

This is a very important life lesson to learn. It doesn't pay to be in haste about anything. Most of the time, slowing down helps you stay involved, in the moment and part of the experience.

Be patient :)

Happy Saturday!

Getting Out of the Dumps

Ok...this one is not about us, it's about another person....for a change, right?  The question is: how do you help someone else get out of their dump?

I am certain that we all know someone who falls into the category of "being in the dumps".  We all have that friend that is trying to finish a degree or achieve a goal, and is unable to hang out or do the fun things that you used to do together, or that person who is going or has gone through a challenging marriage/relationship, or that neighbor who has suffered a loss, or that family member who just doesn't seem to want to change anything about their current situation, etc, etc...and the list goes on and on. 

Well, as a fellow human being, what do you do for that person? Are you part of their problem or a part of their solution?  Do you keep hammering in the obvious situation, or do you walk them through redemption?  Are you patient with them, when they just want to remain where they are or is your frustration of not seeing them change quick enough taking over your endurance? 

While we may feel that this is something that requires a whole lot of time and commitment, it is in fact a key indication of your commitment to that person, that you are not in the relationship to judge or point fingers, but you are in fact willing to help them get through to the other side.  Whenever that day actually comes.... :)

It takes time, sure it does!  But if you get into it with a timeline or a mental capacity of how much you'll invest in it, then that deadline will keep approaching, hence, your carnal nature will submit to it...naturally!

But on the other hand, if you are willing to walk through the season with that person, they'll totally appreciate you for it in the end.  AND the best part is, you'll ease yourself off of any expectations you have of them, or the stress that comes along with all the emotions involved. Keeping in mind that one day, you'll also need the sentiment....

Be good, ladies... :) I'm trying too :)

Friendship Builders:

• What challenges are your friends/neighbors/family members/co-workers facing for which your encouragement would provide a boost?
• What are two practical things you can do this week to encourage someone?

Today I wait

Today I wait I wait patiently For the time of my departure The anticipation of my heart is to take off Into the world of design Surrendering myself to the hands of the creation of order So today I wait I wait carefully Carefully because others have been taken foolishly They have followed the imitation of character Torn into the music of deception Surrendered themselves into the lies of the winds of look-alikes To the waves of breaking tides So today I wait I wait cautiously Cautiously because others are gone and a few remain Cautiously because I cannot afford to be driven by ...the sounds of water, or the gifts of pleasure, or the looks of treasure Today I wait Comfortably because I know that when the original creator comes, HE KNOWS ME! Because He planted me in the very soil that He toiled Himself. He sounds the same and no one has and can ever come close to the sound of His voice! Comfortable, I am.....because I know Him Today I wait Endlessly Settled that I will be taken into the arms of creative destiny I will be washed in the rivers of cleansing rain Wrapped in the rays of the one Himself Not falling for any other but Him Today I am a fruit, planted and destined From the beginning, from the foundations of the earth