Day 3,507

Growth:

I don’t have to be productive every moment of every day. Take time to just be, to relax, to not be working towards a goal, to try learning or observing something… just be, the rest will take care of itself.

Appreciation:

Whew! This weekend was a wild combination of productivity, relaxation, and time with family. Having Dominic home for part of yesterday and today was awesome, especially with our family walk with all four of us after lunch. Some chill time for Gavin, Becky, & I after Dominic hit the road followed by alternating times with Gavin and Becky. Now a moment of quiet introspection for myself before I hit the bed for the night and start all over again tomorrow.

A wonderful weekend mixed with so many of the things I love, a perfect set up for the next couple of weekends which will be going in completely different directions.

Presence:

Our entire church experience today was a lesson in presence. We arrived early and were the greeters for the mass, taking time to focus on each smiling face and welcoming them into our church. During the service there were a handful of healthy and exuberant kids who kept us all smiling at their antics. A brief moment of sharing gratitude for someone who’s made a positive impact in my life. So many smiles and greetings as everyone left the church. Throughout the service it was a presence born of love for our fellow humans, so full of hope for where we could grow to as an entire community of humans.

Thanks!!!