3 Minute Retreat - Lift Up, Not Down

Flowers made by my children over 10 years ago to cheer me up.

Are you light?

We walk through each day witnessing countless stories around us that range from struggle to joy. Even amidst the joy, I am almost certain there is a hidden pain beneath the surface. 

Are you paying attention?

It is easy to walk by; it is easy to focus on our immediate concerns. But what if you were to pause, stop and ask someone how their day is actually going? What if you paid someone a compliment for no other reason than to brighten their day?

I have been practicing this mindfulness for decades and it sincerely can change the course of the day for me, but most certainly for another. I take myself out of my own personal stress and I walk through the day the way I want to see it in all its beauty.

We must be the love. We must be the change. 

Lift up, not down.
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