Reflect

Imagine if you never planned a trip to the beach, a walk outside, or a vacation away from home without first knowing the weather. Would a vacation ever come? Enjoying life is core to honoring the gift you have received. To respect this gift and appreciate it is to enjoy it. The weather report may call for rain, but that is the gift of umbrellas and splashing in puddles. Heat is ahead, but there is joy in refreshing beverages and relief in a cool shelter. It is chilly, but a cozy fire and a blanket provide warmth. Waiting for perfect conditions or the most desirable outcome holds us back from enjoying what we have received today. The more we enjoy, the more we appreciate what we have received, including the invitation to share it with others.