All Rosary Makers

This morning, I came in to my office early (very early).  I prepared my coffee.  Did my morning routine.  Picked up one of the books I have in my office, stopped and read a little before I started my busy day.

I bought this book called Carmel, Land of the Soul, by Carolyn Humphreys, OCDS, OTR, published by St. Pauls.  Interestingly, this book is published copyright 2004, the year I started my business.

When I like to relax and take a break with a book, I like to just turn to any page and read.  Wherever I land my eyes on, that's it.  I'll read that.  So, I did.  It was page 27, the 2nd paragraph.

It said, "Being involved in too many things can keep us from serious thinking.  If being busy with many things, even if they are good things, creeps into and predominates our daily existence, we should stop, look and listen with rigorous honesty."

What a well said statement.  That feels like me.  But then think again, it is many of us, every day. 

Yes, we all need to stop, think, and prioritize our daily activities in our lives.  Depends what you're looking at, and where you are in life right now.  It is always good to take a break, pause, close your eyes, and think of the good things in life.  Think of those you love and those who love you dearly in return. 

Worries will always be there, but not now. Not at this moment.  This moment belongs to you. Belongs solely to you to enjoy.  Have you taking good care of yourself lately?  Have you done anything special for your loved ones?  Have you done anything that is purely yours for you and those you love?  Yes, take a moment, call them and say hello.  Take a moment and smile at all the good things that you've done.  Yes, you've done good things here and there.  You just didn't notice because you've done so much, so many times, and the routine just over-washed away our sense of giving ourselves credit. 

Feel good about yourself.  Take a moment, and take a break.  Smile at the good things you've done.  Take another moment.  Call your love ones, and tell them how much you love them. 

That is another things that we quickly overlook.  Many times, many of us take our family for granted.  Oh yes, we all do, one way or another.  So, stop, think, who should you call now and tell them, "Thanks!  and I love you."

They might say, "You're okay?" because it is not something that we normally do everyday.  But do it anyway.  You'll see what a difference this quiet moment can do for you.