There’s More To Say

There’s More To Say

         We get caught up by chances that sometimes leave us speechless, but then there are times when the “More to say” just comes out.  Outbursts such as these can be encouraging and inspiring, while blessing those near and far, in our environments.

         At a Mozart concert by Handel and Haydin Orchestra in Boston, at the end there was a moment of silence.  It was broken by a child saying “Wow.”  That became quite a story, and the Society searched for the child.  Upon finding the child they learned of his special needs and how music is important to him.

         The man who shared this as part of his reflection that sometimes we miss the wonder and awe, and moments of “Wow” give us pause into the incredible places that bring us renewal.  Such enthusiasm experienced can make differences for us and those we impact with words and actions.

         The place I volunteer had a Maya Angelou quote, “Be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”  Our positivity can make another’s life brighter and their outlook incredible.

         This season may be gift-giving for us, but also around the corner is a renewed year.  Many say “Happy New Year”, but it’s built on the past, so it a renewal we’re moving into, not starting over.  Wow us, wow others!

Another Thing To WRAP

Another Thing To WRAP

 

         At this time of year there’s a big focus on gift giving, and a key part of that is to wrap the gift.  But also, a significant part is the people we have to celebrate with us.

          Seeing another thing we’re to wrap, the idea is to wrap someone in our arms with a warm hug.  That embrace conveys a message of so much importance in our relationship.

         The gift we are to each other is immense in its meaning and also so treasured in its value.  It is extremely beneficial to giver and receiver alike, and also sharing makes the blessings go on.

         When we appreciate something warmly given, it is filling us with the sense that we’re cherished.  Being wrapped in someone’s arms, it feels like we are a present, valued and valuable.

         To focus on the wrappings is immaterial, but the inside is so precious, it glistens.  Someone wraps their arms around us, we wrap our arms about others, and the giving is ongoing.  WRAP around.

Goodness Almost Achieved

Goodness Almost Achieved

          I recently heard Paul McCartney recorded “Memory Almost Full”.  On hearing that, it sparked the idea for this story.  Our accomplishments are inspired by something suggested from another and we have chances to bring it to fruition.

         Our level of “goodness” could benefit others or ourselves to a point of helping that person’s self esteem factor.  Putting another’s needs ahead of our own is a key in acting kindly.

         A Christmas story I wrote a few years ago was titled “Be Present” (posted on the ianam.blogspot.com BLOG 12/22/16).  It had two meanings; one was “be aware” of our situation and the other was “be a gift” to another.

         That “Be Present” could be a contribution toward the fullness of that goodness being achieved.  Getting gifts this time of year may be one part, but the people we spend these holidays with adds so much to occasions we celebrate.

         Reaching a destination that peaks where we’re attempting the gain we pursued is such a filling goal.  The level of goodness attained gives us the feeling of an incredible high.  Fulfill positivity, Be fully present.

Common Sense Is Not So Common

Common Sense Is Not So Common

 

         The inherent presence of common sense for most of us gives each of us something incredible to the point of enhancing so much.  But being not so common for some makes the process incredibly challenging.

         When we are ambitious, then relying on a mindset that is true profits immensely who we are.  Thinking sensibly results in many benefits, plus to share with others extends the needed good.

         Having sense means tremendous potential toward so many amazing achievements.  An environment that is cluttered makes it hard to progress in worthwhile directions.

         Recently I heard “Knowledge and education may be expensive, but ignorance is more costly.”  Common sense gives us an advantage that we can overcome obstacles blocking us from moving forward.

         Ease of sensible reasoning takes us to levels exceeding where we may have been led to places that we can accomplish greater tasks.  Isaac Asimov said, “Education is not something you can finish,”  Common sense is not a goal we reach and then we’re done; it’s ongoing forever.