So often, the giant leaps get the attention and praise in our communities. I imagine we have all been caught up in the praise of the people who tend to leap! But what about the faithful ones who make the small steps of change daily?
Is there someone who comes to mind when you think about small steps that bring about lasting change? Have you been a faithful small-step change agent?
When I think of small-step change agents, I think of people who have developed self-discipline and put it into practice. I admire these people. I wonder what kind of person you are. I have learned to celebrate how I bring about lasting change, even if it is different from what is named here. But I have also learned to marvel at and appreciate those who bring about lasting change differently than I do. It is good to grow and find deep appreciation and gratitude for others. Take time to affirm someone today who is different from you. ❤️trish
Perhaps nothing more needs to be said.
BE ASTONISHED: I used to think that not much astonished me. Then I realized it was because I did not pay very close attention. When I began to be curious about things around me and pay closer attention, my astonishment grew exponentially. I stopped to watch an ant colony busy at work. I learned about my Mom’s moonflowers that bloom every evening, but each bloom lives only one evening. I paid attention to the daily healing of incisions following my knee replacement. So many things became truly astonishing when I stopped to pay attention.
I have grown to appreciate Henri Nouwen during my adult years. It’s hard to imagine. I have been an adult for so many years already! 🙂 As I read his reflection, it resonated with me as we journey through Lent and anticipate Easter Sunday. If we live in a culture that does not allow our full expression of feeling, how do we even grasp the reality of Good Friday and Easter?
I attended a seminar this morning. It was good for many reasons. I appreciate that my Church hosts conversations and education about aging. We must recognize that everyone has a unique story and allow that to be how we approach “problem-solving.” in issues surrounding aging.
delightful!
a temporary status but with a sense of permanence until she feels called away. She will call this home!
she has learned to use her voice, listen well, struggle through disappointments, process anger, grow in faith, and always maintain a sense of humor.
I appreciate Lent and the weeks before Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. However, as these four services approach, my heart transitions to the days ahead.
I wish I could say I just do not understand what Stephen Covey is referring to here, but I totally get it. I get it because I have been that person who listens to reply instead of understand. I get it because I have also been conversing with people who did not seek to understand but felt it more important to be heard in their rapid reply.
being in the boot, and I struggled to maintain a good attitude for a part of the day. But as I took time to reflect, I was able to name that three weeks ago today, I had an excision of posterior heel spur, left Secondary Achilles tendon repair, left.
I wonder where you may need some grace for yourself. So often, we find grace for others easier than offering grace to ourselves. Perhaps today, you need to remind someone about being kind, or maybe you must be reminded to be kind to yourself. May we be generous with grace given and grace received. ❤️ trish