RENEWAL
As spring begins to emerge once again to renew mother earth, we too will look at ways, during the month of April, in which renewal manifests within our Everyday Life.
Last Thursday began like any other April day. The air was warm with a cool breeze, hinting at spring but keeping the reminder that winter was not over. My son was on a break from school and my husband had taken the day off. In the morning, they worked on my son’s science project. In the afternoon, my husband ran some errands while my son and I read some books together and cleaned the house.
Suddenly there was a knock at the door. My neighbor came by to tell me his wife had experienced a stroke and he was on the way to the hospital. She was out running errands and he had just received the call. Offers for help were refused yet a hug was accepted. As he left, he said “love you guys.” This man is strong on the outside, yet a teddy bear on the inside. How touched I was, for we love him and his wife dearly too.
As I closed the door, knowing for now, my neighbor and his family needed to be by their wife and mother, we waited for word from them. In the meantime, we would be available to take care of their dog or anything else they needed. As I returned to my son, I reflected on my dear neighbor.
Most of our neighbors are over 65 years old. We love each one of them. During the winter months we do not see each other much as most of us stay inside. As spring arrives and the days warm up, we renew our contact. Just two days before, I had spent about an hour talking with my neighbor. She is a wonderful Presence. I was rather tired about life, as we can all get sometimes. She was sad about getting older. We exchanged hugs and support, knowing the One Presence inside connected us.
The next day I found an envelope with a beautiful angel pin. Attached was a note: “because you are an angel of a neighbor and friend I want you to have this pin. May she bless you and your family and lavish you with miracles.” As I remembered and looked at the pin today, as she lay in the hospital unable to speak, I realized that she and her husband were my miracles. Within an Everyday Life, many miracles are present if we choose to see them. How fortunate I AM to have seen God work through our relationship in caring, loving support and provide us the opportunity to have the time together just a few days ago.
So while my friend/neighbor works with her soul to see if she still has work to do and stay within this life, or if it is time to move on, I feel her presence. I am renewed through her thoughtful gift of a simple angel pin. No matter what happens, her Presence will be renewed within my heart and I will pass on her loving kindness to those I meet. As she begins her next step on this journey called life, it is time for me to embrace and allow my path to unfold. For within each Everyday moment is the opportunity for renewal.
What is happening within your life? Can you find the signs of renewal within in your heart? Take a moment to breathe into this moment, and feel what is waiting for you. How have you experienced renewal? Share your thoughts at info@everydaylifepaths.com
Last Thursday began like any other April day. The air was warm with a cool breeze, hinting at spring but keeping the reminder that winter was not over. My son was on a break from school and my husband had taken the day off. In the morning, they worked on my son’s science project. In the afternoon, my husband ran some errands while my son and I read some books together and cleaned the house.
Suddenly there was a knock at the door. My neighbor came by to tell me his wife had experienced a stroke and he was on the way to the hospital. She was out running errands and he had just received the call. Offers for help were refused yet a hug was accepted. As he left, he said “love you guys.” This man is strong on the outside, yet a teddy bear on the inside. How touched I was, for we love him and his wife dearly too.
As I closed the door, knowing for now, my neighbor and his family needed to be by their wife and mother, we waited for word from them. In the meantime, we would be available to take care of their dog or anything else they needed. As I returned to my son, I reflected on my dear neighbor.
Most of our neighbors are over 65 years old. We love each one of them. During the winter months we do not see each other much as most of us stay inside. As spring arrives and the days warm up, we renew our contact. Just two days before, I had spent about an hour talking with my neighbor. She is a wonderful Presence. I was rather tired about life, as we can all get sometimes. She was sad about getting older. We exchanged hugs and support, knowing the One Presence inside connected us.
The next day I found an envelope with a beautiful angel pin. Attached was a note: “because you are an angel of a neighbor and friend I want you to have this pin. May she bless you and your family and lavish you with miracles.” As I remembered and looked at the pin today, as she lay in the hospital unable to speak, I realized that she and her husband were my miracles. Within an Everyday Life, many miracles are present if we choose to see them. How fortunate I AM to have seen God work through our relationship in caring, loving support and provide us the opportunity to have the time together just a few days ago.
So while my friend/neighbor works with her soul to see if she still has work to do and stay within this life, or if it is time to move on, I feel her presence. I am renewed through her thoughtful gift of a simple angel pin. No matter what happens, her Presence will be renewed within my heart and I will pass on her loving kindness to those I meet. As she begins her next step on this journey called life, it is time for me to embrace and allow my path to unfold. For within each Everyday moment is the opportunity for renewal.
What is happening within your life? Can you find the signs of renewal within in your heart? Take a moment to breathe into this moment, and feel what is waiting for you. How have you experienced renewal? Share your thoughts at info@everydaylifepaths.com
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