Sunday, November 30, 2014

HEALTH

To be in good health is such a bonus.
If we have been unwell for awhile, then the relief that follows brings great peace of mind and gratitude too.
There are so many ways to be in good health and perhaps the one that we might ignore most
is having a healthy mind.
We are created mind / body / spirit.  If our mind is unwell, then so is our body and spirit.
Perhaps an easy way to stay healthy is found in being positive-minded.
Challenges come in different forms and when we work at being positive, then we protect ourselves from becoming unhealthy.
Some say that laughter is a form of medicine. I well believe this.
Keep happy / keep healthy. 


Wednesday, November 26, 2014

God's Will

I became aware today of the importance of doing God's Will.
An event I had looked forward to was not to be.
I wasn't being asked to suffer much, just a little disappointment and yet it hurt a lot.
When God created each one of us, He had a special plan in mind in making us less perfect,
one could even say flawed.
Perhaps it's this very imperfection that causes us so much pain and also so many opportunities
to grow and develop our spiritual selves.
When we find ourselves weak and discouraged, then we have need to go to Him who comforts us.
God doesn't plan for us to suffer.  We cause our own suffering by the way we handle weakness.
The saints had the right idea, love God's Will then all will be well.


Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Being Creative...

A visit to the National Art Gallery was a highlight for me last Saturday.
I was attending the showing of eight short plays, each one inspired by a painting from the Gallery.
It made me realise how talented and creative we are as a nation.
The talented playwrights chose their paintings well. One example, the taking of Christ by
Caravaggio was splendidly played out by the actors, giving a modern version of betrayal.
Another, the seamstress was an acting marvel. Beth, played by Tara Maguire conjured up a whole vision of life as it was and can be with Dublin's poor.
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Each Play, so well written and performed, has renewed my interest in playwriting
Ireland is noted for many things, perhaps not as saints and scholars nowadays, yet why not?
We have a creative wealth within us.  Let's explore and share our talents.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

PRECIOUS TIME...

Time is so precious.  We can be with friends / be creative / be of a spiritual mind and value the opportunities that come our way, each day.
Sunday is a good day to become aware of the gift of time itself. 
We are not hampered by duties and work to be done, so we can relax and tune into the inspirations that are part of God's gift to us.
A good way to value time is to search for beauty.  
No matter where we are or who we are, there is a treasure of beauty to be found.
Seek and you will find.  
Let's make good use of the time we have because, as we are told,  we know not the day or the hour.
Precious time...



Monday, November 3, 2014

Power of Weakness

The power of weakness comes into its own when we feel vulnerable and unable to come up with answers or energy to face the future.
We are faced with just how weak we are and we may feel we cannot cope.
This wonderful world of ours teaches us to be strong and able for all challenges that come our way.
Yet, are we?
Do we sometimes find ourselves unable to manage the daily invitations to love and care for others?
Are we afraid of failure?
The power of weakness will teach us to let go and allow God to perform through us.
Weakness is a gift that reminds us of just how much God loves us and is constantly looking out for us and our better interest.
Value weakness and keep the door of Grace open. Let God be our Guide.