Shine Sweet Soul

"Let your presence light new light

in the hearts of people."

Mother Teresa 

Connection with others takes creativity during these days of interrupted schedules.  Once we may have shared a hug or a simple hello, but we are now hidden behind our masks. It is challenging to feel united.  The amazing thing, however, is the ability to use our eyes to reflect the light within our soul.

As we walk, looking down contributes to avoidance; whereas, gazing up opens an awareness of our surroundings.  Look into the eyes of others.  Start small, with children.  Sinking into the innocent eyes, we immediately feel a common source.  Catching eyes filled with anxiety can receive our own eyes of projecting kindness to uplift and calm.

Do we truly see others in our life or are we just grazing in the field?  The nod of our head offers recognition and the deliberate intention of our eyes caring.  The light we kindle in our heart shines out into the darkness of others and assists us on our own path. Shine sweet soul, shine!

 

Presence Not Judgment

"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."

Mother Teresa

I have taken my words and spread them out on the table just like I would a jig saw puzzle.  I create a border with the words best describing the situation.  Then I begin to line up things I expressed carelessly without thought.  Finally, there are only a few words left for the heart of the puzzle, and they perhaps are the most important.

Words can fly easily from my mouth, but if I keep my hand pressed upon my heart, it helps in the choosing of kinder and more helpful communication.  It slows my word flow so that I can better hear what is being said. 

When I listen with my heart, my mind is less likely to judge and my simple presence is probably appreciated more than my opinion.  Using visualization, I gently cover the person with love, light, and prayer to assist this person in the best way possible.