COMPASSION

Compassion...  with passion...  is essential in building up strong and true relationships.

We all have this ability to care for and look out for each other and yet, there would seem to be a lack of compassion in this great yet complex world of ours.

Perhaps the answer lies in being honest and realising that each one of us is flawed in some way or other.

St. Paul is quoted as saying... ' The good I wish to do, I do not.  The evil I wish not, I do.'

I could say the same myself because we are like two persons, a natural self and a spiritual self.

With reflection and a desire to do good and be an honest person, our spiritual self in put in control.

We have an inner strength to overcome our natural and flawed self.

The choice is always ours.

God doesn't force us to be a compassionate and loving person.

We will be prompted and guided by good example and the efforts we make to overcome our failings.

And yet, it's good that we fail at times because then we learn to understand the failings of others and develop a compassionate heart.

We will become what we want to be.  Our good will will guide us and the efforts we make will do the rest, always with Divine Guidance..

New Year Resolutions

It's a habit of mine to make New Year Resolutions and hopefully follow through with my endeavour to be faithful each day of the opportunities that will come my way.

Being honest, especially to myself is a good start.

Being kind even when understanding has to be put aside.

Awareness of others and their needs which could mean putting my own needs on hold.

And of course, my relationship with my Redeemer.  To make this a daily happening.

I believe that God loves each and every one of us and that we are prompted to respond to His love by loving one another.  Not always an easy task, yet very fulfilling.

Being happy ought to be on the top of our list and will be when we respond to Love.

HOME

Home is where the heart is....

This I do believe very much.  

My break-away in the sun was wonderful and yet...  I do my home / my friends/ my country.

I didn't expect to come home to such cold weather and it was scary when the plane couldn't even land

in Dublin Airport.  We were diverted to Liverpool airport and eventually, hours later arrived home at 

6am in the morning.

Being tired can be a pleasure when a bed is ready and one is able to sleep.

The world tells us to reach out and explore this wonderful planet and yet, the comfort and safety of 

home is a treasure.

God bless all of us who have a home and please God fpr those who are less fortunate, I pray that

they find a safe place to call HOME!

Sunshine...

I'm here on holiday break to a place called Arguineguin, a quiet resort in Gran Canaria.

Most of the people I meet are Scandinavian so not the best place to learn Spanish.

My friends and I like to visit the Danish bakery and I am reminded of a time in my life when I lived in Copenhagen many years ago.

Arguineguin is a great place for relaxation and time to meditate, perfect for us and the apartment we have use of is wonderful too.

Perhaps we all have need to step away from our lives and set routines and renew ourselves again.

I am so grateful for the opportunity. Thank You God and thank you to my friends who helped to make it happen.

NEW YEAR'S DAY 2018!

I had such plans for today which never materialised!

Wise people say,  'We propose and God disposes...'

In my mind, this new day of a new year would be totally creative, especially in relation to writing.

The ideas floated around in my head yet never found way to paper.

My solid motto of 'Pen to Paper'became as a dream and I wondered if it would ever take shape?

However, in hindsight,  today was a good day and good work in serving others accomplished. 

Perhaps this is the secret to a happy, unstressed mind...

Go with the flow and if burdened, simply rest. Inspiration and energy will come.

I believe we are supported by Grace when we have the good-will to open our hearts to God and all that pertains to Love.

So now, my new beginning for a New Year 2018,  Be guided by He who is Love.