Today is Monday – yes, MONDAY. Oh how we love Mondays.
Monday gets its name from the Latin scholars who named it. Not that they called it “Monday” but they called it diēs Lūnae … Day of the Moon. MONDAY – MOON DAY.
Now, Mondays are officially my day off, away from the office. Right! Like that happens.
I do have some wonderful words to share from a hike I did last week – Hazel Trail, Caves and Falls. But that will wait. It’s May 4 – Star Wars Day – May the Fourth be with You. But that will wait too.
Today … we connect to excellence. And I can think of nothing more excellent than my wife … and the work of her mind. She does a twice-weekly blog called “Connection to Excellence” and you can read it here … ((CLICK HERE))
Or … Read it below … (and have a great Monday!!!)
EXCELLENCE, DISCIPLINE, BLESSING, FOCUS
What are you looking at?
We recently saw the movie, “Land,” a compelling story about a woman’s journey through grief (Chatham & Dignam, 2021). Initially, the character chooses isolation and does not want any news from the outside world. As the story progresses, her focus changes. With the help of new, caring friends, she receives health, strength, and lessons on survival. She chooses to focus on and appreciate her new surroundings. In the beginning, she focuses on loss and no hope. In the end, she focuses on renewed life and hope.
Like the movie character, our eyes can choose to focus on life’s chaos and distractions or joy and beauty. When we go through chaotic times, we need others to help restore and guide us. When we recognize the beauty around us, we must focus on and appreciate the blessings and joys.
So, what are you looking at?
Connections Challenge: Instead of focusing on the chaos, help someone in need. A text. A meal. A visit. You could bring the life and hope they need.
References
Chatham, J. & Dignam, E. (2021). Land. Focus Features; Big Beach/Flashlight Films.
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