Do not be Afraid...

The Gospel last Sunday was powerful with Our Lord reminding us, NOT TO BE AFRAID!

Perhaps this is a flaw in human nature, a form of weakness that keeps us from doing what God would inspire us to do.

We may not like to think of ourselves as cowardly / someone who is subject to fear, and yet it creeps into all of our lives in almost secret ways that we not even be fully aware of.

Our Positive nature wants us to push forward and discard all and everything that would make us afraid. This is good  and yet  are we ever totally devoid of fear?

The Apostles were in the company of Christ.  They witnessed His miracles and wonderful Powers and yet, they were subject to fear...  Why?

I believe that God has created us with a nature that has yet to meet its fulfilment.

God looks at our good will and loves us, yet will also challenge us to become a better person.

One simple way to respond to God is to overcome our fears.

'DO NOT BE AFRAID.  I AM WITH YOU, ALWAYS.'

Loving Weakness...

Whenever we are weak, it could be physical / mental / spiritual, we are vulnerable.

Somehow, life becomes more difficult and challenging and our wish could well be to rid ourselves of this state of weakness which seems to be robbing us of our happiness.

This is a natural way to look at weakness, whatever form it takes...  and yet...

The idea of loving weakness is our answer.

When we decide to accept our weak state, to embrace it and love it, then we are free.

A transformation takes place within our heart and mind and soul.

We are then given an inner strength and awareness of how this weakness is really a blessing.

God loves us. He does not burden us.  

Whatever challenge in the form of weakness comes our way is not an affliction.

Our weakness is a Gift.

Our ability to love our weakness will be our saving Grace.

Gratitude for weakness becomes the Gateway to happiness.

CELEBRATION

Today is special in many ways.

We are hosting a TIME OUT FOR YOURSELF day in our SOL Studio here in Wicklow.

It's a celebration of sorts where people can relax and give  special time to their mind/ body/ spirit.

It's like a Retreat, not in the manner we might know of... 

A Gift for oneself and a recharging of the batteries to help us become a more focused and loving person.

Stress seems to play a big part in people's lives today and it's such a shame that we are not more aware of our need for Peace of Mind and  time out to relax.

Gabrielle will lead us with a Guided Meditation session.

Veronica has planned a Healthy Food Demo and lovely Lunch.

Seamus will invite us to join him in a relaxing Flute Concert, using his own compositions.

In a way, we are sharing our Life style with those interested in coming.

I've great hopes for a Good Day.