I know I live a charmed life. I can't expain why, I have been blessed beyond my worthiness. It doesn't make sense. But I am grateful. I know there are people who are much better people than I but for some reason, experience life like Job in the Bible. I don't know how else to look at it, but be grateful for my opportunities and blessings.
In a couple of hours I get to step on stage at the Emerald Cup just for my own kicks and giggles. How lucky I am to have a healthy, strong body that can do this. My heart is humble this morning. It always is when I'm dehydrated and physically spent. Like fasting, the body yields to the will of the spirit, and there are deeper feelings in the heart. Life lessons area easier to learn, and gratitude comes much easier. If there are no distractions, (like this quiet hour before the madness), thoughts of God and the good things in life come easier.
When I was a Scoutmaster, our plan was to wear the boys out in the mountains during the day to prepare them for the campfire at night. Once they were worn out physically, we could have a testimony meeting around the campfire. That's where spiritual experiences happen.
My thoughts will soon change toward the stage I came here to stand on. But for the next half hour, I think I'll just savor more of this quiet time while my mind is clear to appreciate my blessings, and the things that really matter.
I feel inclined to spread the word to savor the moments in life that bring joy. We never know when it's going to be our time to move on to the next life. The only thing I'm going to want to do at that moment is grab a hold of my wife and kids and squeeze them tight, and let them know how much I love them! I want to tell them what a privilege it has been to be part of their life. And remind them that we are a forever family. Thank goodness there is more time to do just that!
I look forward to getting home tomorrow and making Bodhi a big birthday cake and together eating it all. Then we're going out back to shoot his new compound bow that's hiding in my garage.
Life is good! Savor the quiet time!
