How Do You Express Yourself?
I attended a funeral yesterday and was struck by the words spoken about this very special man who passed away. Several people shared stories about his natural ability to do things for others to insure their happiness.
The most touching words were spoken by his son who said his Father learned new things in order to have the ability to share in the passions his son was pursuing. Although at first the Father was hoping for a different pursuit of passion for the son, he chose to indulge not only the Son's passion but get involved in a way he could share in it.
I myself benefited from knowing him. He was very kind, generous and empathetic. Knowing him as a Police Officer, Neighbor, Father and Friend shed great light into the capacity of the human heart to be a loving being.
As I sat with the experience I couldn't help but ask myself "If I were to die today, what would my family and friends feel about my life and how it affected theirs".
How often do we pay attention to how we affect others, especially those closest to us? What imprint do you want to leave?
I can honestly say that I have much to learn and it will take a lot of practice to Become the person I envision as my most authentic self. Thank God I have today to choose to express Love in as many ways as presented.
How do you express YourSelf? Every moment we are alive we get to choose what we want to express. No matter how we feel in that moment we have the power to choose our reactions and how we show up in the world, in our relationships and with ourselves.
Even though others choose to behave in a hurtful way we can choose to remain loving, steadfast and at peace. We can choose to be as a lighthouse as others are tossed about in an ocean and storm of emotions, trying to find their way home to love. When we shine our light of love into the world, we not only feel empowered, we empower all those who see our light and are drawn to it. We can express ourselves in such a loving and compassionate way that the example we set creates a transformational energy that continues to grow into our world.
BLESSINGS,
Bernadette Dickinson (c)2009 All rights reserved