What to Choose

 

 

This week we are opening our hearts and whole lives to the truths of the choices we make ~ what we do today, what we eat, what we say.  To be sure, many choices don’t leave a lasting or lingering impression.  I don’t remember what I had for dinner on January 21 or last Thursday for that matter of fact.  But a few choices do matter and make a difference.  I want us to think about this list of choices that comes from the Greater Good Science Center in CA.  Slowly savor this beautiful litany/prayer. 

 

When you wake up in the morning…

Choose gratitude because life is filled with countless gifts.

Choose happiness because you can be a source of light for others.

Choose humility because you aren’t perfect, and you’ll never be.

Choose abundance because the world is filled with opportunity.

 

When you come to a crossroads…

Choose action, because you have the opportunity to make things better.

Choose your priorities/values, because you’ve only got one life to live.

Choose persistence, because life’s resistance will try to stop you.

Choose curiosity, because the world has endless wonders to discover.

Choose patience, because creating lasting positive change doesn’t happen overnight.

Choose courage, because doing the right thing usually isn’t comfortable.

Choose ownership, because you’re in the driver’s seat in life.

Above all else…

Choose awareness, because the biggest danger in life isn’t making the wrong choice, it’s not realizing you have a say in the matter.  You have a voice in the world.  You have energy that is yours to stewards and shepherd and share.

 

May the wisdom above open you to the ways God is showing up this day and feeding/fueling our life with loving-kindness, prayerful persistence, and a presence that makes all the difference.