We are strongest when we paddle together in unity and a common goal. The strong can pull a little harder when the weak cannot keep going.We play the game to win but someone has to lose. Even the losers are great and perform amazing feats of daring and skill. I think, and everyone laughs, that we should have three gold medals. Why cannot victory be shared?
Seeing the flame crossing the country has been a moving experience and also an educational one.
We all want to be proud of our country and to be able to cheer on those who are competing. There has been a lot of effort put into preparing and building and improving Vancouver. Right now it looks extremely beautiful with the breath-taking mountains and new growth coming out in bloom.
One of the greatest lessons in life is about letting go of our expectations and accepting our limitations. Most of us as we get older find we cannot do what we once loved doing. My prayer for each day is that I will have the energy to do my best and to give what I have to others.
We have to accept our losses with grace and thankfulness. I have great admiration for the many people I know who go through one trail after another. How can they keep on? For me it is finding the sacred in our suffering, in our temptations and in our failures.
We ask ourselves what need does the church meet in today's world? Have we lost the message that Jesus came to teach us about humility and compassion, healing the wounded and becoming peace-makers? We build great buildings yet we push aside the poor and hide our shame. Time and time again we want our way to be the right way and for out team to win. We want to be able to have something to cheer about and to stir up an excitement within us.
Seeing the flame crossing the country has been a moving experience and also an educational one.
We all want to be proud of our country and to be able to cheer on those who are competing. There has been a lot of effort put into preparing and building and improving Vancouver. Right now it looks extremely beautiful with the breath-taking mountains and new growth coming out in bloom.
One of the greatest lessons in life is about letting go of our expectations and accepting our limitations. Most of us as we get older find we cannot do what we once loved doing. My prayer for each day is that I will have the energy to do my best and to give what I have to others.
We have to accept our losses with grace and thankfulness. I have great admiration for the many people I know who go through one trail after another. How can they keep on? For me it is finding the sacred in our suffering, in our temptations and in our failures.
We ask ourselves what need does the church meet in today's world? Have we lost the message that Jesus came to teach us about humility and compassion, healing the wounded and becoming peace-makers? We build great buildings yet we push aside the poor and hide our shame. Time and time again we want our way to be the right way and for out team to win. We want to be able to have something to cheer about and to stir up an excitement within us.
Listen for the heart beat and discover life! Love one another unconditionally. We can never lose if we find our strength in loving and giving!
3 comments:
Hm, I guess the mens hockey team were not all "paddling" together last night. And I just read your Sunday blog, better keep an eye on those lady bugs, I just migh kidnap a few more!
sandra
Right on. Jane
Three gold medals - I'm in support of the idea.
Love,
Rick
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