I was inspired by goodness this morning and my heart was opened in awe while reading about the historical event of the great feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This was a cultural game changer, opening individual hearts to love and humanity.
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A few years ago, I realized that I had a divided heart. I was being drawn closer to spiritual love and less satisfied with the worldly things that took up much of my time and attention. During this time of discerning and yearning, I contemplated what love means and its transforming power and goodness. Love is a superpower each of us holds within us. It is the true essence of who we are and how we are called to treat each other yet we have strayed away from love. It is an action we are called to perform. Love, for even our enemies, is the key to the solution of the problems of our world. This radical philosophy, so much of what Martin Luther King, Jr.’s advocated for in his platform of nonviolence and love of our enemies, resonates for me as I contemplate love.
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It is officially the Advent season, December 1 and the countdown to Christmas begins. Like lent, Advent is a penitential season in addition to a time for hope, joy, peace and love. We prepare to enter into our need for a savior. But first, I must feel that I need a savior.
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Our world was made from love and goodness as we are assured in the origin story of Genesis. Throughout time, God ensures us that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome the light.
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Its been a rough year for sure with the pandemic and other social challenges we face. As we begin our week, I invite you to focus on the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Sure, it is nice to have a day where we overindulge in turkey, fixings, and pie until we are in a food coma but let us pause and focus on the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
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Entertaining the wrong questions in our mind can be destructive. It may seem harmless when we start playing the what if game. What if I had a different job? What if I had more money? What if I did not have this situation in my life? Would life be better?
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I have always loved The Wizard of Oz. Once I got past the scary monkeys, the message about the power within and our desire to be home rang loud and clear. This message still resonates with me today and keeps my perspective on what is important. Our world is a constant encounter with information based on scarcity and fear, it takes real effort and a lot of grace to keep focused on abundance and the possibilities. Additionally, it takes a lot of faith to truly believe God is in the middle of all this.
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Picture a pre-COVID time when we might be having a cup of coffee, or more likely a glass of wine together and catching up on life. What would you say if I asked you what is your why? Why do you think you were put on this earth during this moment in time?
Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
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Smitten With Goodness
Do you ever feel numb and flat, feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Stretched so thin you have little time to think and when you do, you think I am never enough? Does your mind long for rest from worry? Have you come to the realization there is a situation you cannot fix or control? Do you find yourself taking everything personally with your emotions spinning out of control at the drop of a hat? If so, Smitten with Goodness is for you.
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Smitten With Goodness 