Life. Interrupted.

Have you ever been interrupted? Have you ever interrupted someone else? As children, we are taught that interruption is rude, and yet as children, we are seldom listened to. In fact, every day there are many people who go unheard. I would challenge you today, this week, whenever, to do the opposite. I challenge you to listen to a person without interrupting them, to let someone work uninterrupted, to let them watch a movie without an annoying break, anything. Give this person the gift of peace by letting them live without disruption for a day, for an hour. This gift, like each person, is so valuable.

Goodwill to all People

We are now fast approaching Christmas in the Christian calendar and Hannukah is only a week away on the Jewish calendar. In leading up to these times, people usually prepare food, gifts, schedule visits etc...but most importantly, they prepare their hearts. What this means is that, Christmas can act like the reset button, where you can take time to reflect on the past year, learn from your mistakes and celebrate your victories. Have you been good enough for Santa this year? If not, how can this be improved? If you have, how can you do even better? How can you help others to reset their hearts too? What is absolutely beautiful about this time of year is that no matter what you believe, love is shared. How can you share love this season? How can you share love this year? to all people, in all that you do.

Prioritize for the Prize

Ever feel like you're struggling just to make it through the day? Or wake up saying, 'ugh, as soon as today is over, I'll be happy' every day? I have. And I also feel like these are not healthy ways to live nor are they life-giving attitudes to have. I like the expression 'every dark cloud has a silver lining', although when I'm at my most cynical, it's difficult to follow; but it is during those times that it is most important that we do. When we are feeling most low, most discouraged, it is then that we must find something to hope for, some goal to achieve, something to hold onto to keep us going. It is in these times that we must push ourselves to be grateful for the smallest things to make us care, to keep ourselves human. Don't get dejected; make a list of things that make you happy, if you have time, make some of them come true. If you don't have time, reevaluate and prioritize your life. Are the things that you are pursuing bringing meaning to your life? Do you bring meaning to everything that you do? Keep your priorities straight, keep the prize in mind; what matters most to you?