Be Present In Just Being

My house is still in the dark. Luckily I am not there. For as much as I try to stay positive, centered, and thankful, I am human. I am also an emotional women who would have had an an abundance of chocolate at hand while losing her ever-loving mind in the dark, cold walls of home, while trying to keep 2 kids entertained.

I am continuing to feel for my community who is suffering without the mere comforts of a warm bed and a hot shower. I am also continuing to be thankful that I have some place to go. I have been “plugged in” while in another state, checking in to see what is happening and when it is safe to return. The thing that always makes me want to weep every time something like this happens, is that tragedy, large or small, really brings people together.

Churches offering up free meals, and people gathering of all religious backgrounds coming together regardless of the framework of chosen faith. Without judgement, and warm meals made with love, they are just busy being human, undefined by markers that at other times keep them apart. This to me is truly in God’s love.

In tough times God always shines through. Sometimes it is hidden in the small stories of neighbors helping neighbors. Sometimes it is on a larger scale, like neighboring states coming in to help aid communities. Sometimes God is noticeable everywhere, when you take the moment to look and see. The best part of community comes out when living in the moment and not in the “I wish…” or the “I should have…” or “I can’t wait until…”.

While writing today’s Seeking Up Facebook status (if you haven’t “liked” it yet–please do!), I was struck with what came to me as the right message. Often I feel like my words aren’t “mine” while writing this blog, and today my Facebook status clearly wasn’t either.

It read: “Give yourself a break today. Breathe in the fresh air, sip a latte with love, or just be still. Be present in just BEING”.

Today when I am about to complain about my inability to sleep in my warm bed, or shower in my own home, I am going to stop and give my all to the moment.

Showing up in the present moment is the most important thing you can do to live your life fully.

Be present in just Being.
It brings out the best in you and the best in Him.

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