I was sitting here thinking about what I was going to
write this Memorial Day, assuming it would have something to do with the
meaning of the day and in honor of those who lost their lives on our behalf.
Though as many times the case, what came up went in a different direction. Before
getting to this week’s message I do want to give my sincere appreciation for
the men and women past, present and future who’ve fought for our freedom.
Whatever your politics, these brave individuals deserve – at the very least – our
recognition.
What occurred as I sat and asked for guidance was that I
was reminded of a dream I had the previous night. In the dream I had cut open
some sort of fruit – of course I knew exactly
what it was while I was dreaming, but on reflecting back while awake I have
no idea what it was. This whatever-it-is fruit was filled with seeds, and I
remember feeling irritated because “that’s not what it’s supposed to look like”. There were too many seeds. It was
overwhelming! The interesting thing was that there was also plenty of fruit to
eat, yet because it wasn’t what I expected I threw it away.
When reminded of this dream I realized that it signified
to me how staying open to the various ways things (ie, people, work, situations)
can show up, and to not be so attached to my preconceived notion of what I
think it’s going to look like. Sometimes having a different experience than
anticipated can throw us off and cause us to push away what might be in our
best interest. It was a pretty powerful message on the importance of
open-mindedness.
So go on, take the seeds life has to offer, give them a
little love and care, and then watch your life grow in beautiful and
interesting ways.
With Love.
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From Over There:
“Plant the seeds
that come to you and allow them to grow, focusing on those with the greatest
potential. Nurture them with continued focus. Just as a seed that gives birth
to a tree cannot sustain life without water, soil and sunlight, so any seed of
creation cannot come to full bloom without continued consideration. Although
one tiny seed may appear insignificant, understand the gifts contained within.
From one seed comes the potential of the forest.”
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