dailydatewithgod

It takes courage to hope.  It takes making a decision to not buy into the societal story of how things bad are.  The truth of the matter is that they are only “bad” depending on what we are focusing on.  They are only “bad” depending on what we are comparing it to. As human beings we have a tendency to compare, categorize, and itemize everything that we come across.  It is actually a very useful strategy to assimilate information.  And when we need to take in information quickly because we are going to be outrun by a bear, it is an important skill.  In today’s world the only bear that we are trying to outrun is our mind itself.  When we connect with our spirit, there is no comparison, there is only now and this moment.  We do not see things in relation only to something else but are fully present to what is happening and where we are in the moment.  This is when we experience God, this is when we live in hope and possibility because there is nothing else.  Sounds impractical doesn’t it?  Perhaps, but where would you rather live?  Being present and connected is not about some Pollyanna form of existence.  It is simply being fully present to what is in this moment, recognizing that there is no yesterday or tomorrow.  My prayer for us today is that we have the courage to take time out to connect and be present in the moment so that we may enjoy the beauty of the now.  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen