THE DAILY SPARK

BEING TOUCHED

Nothing you love is lost.  Not really.  Things, people – they always go away, sooner or later.  You can’t hold them, any more than you can hold moonlight.  But if they have touched you, if they are inside you, then they are still yours.  The only things you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart.

FROM:  Elementary school teacher Burce Coville  – Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher as quoted from James Clear 3-2-1 Thursday Post

REFLECTION:

  • Who has touched your heart?
  • What do you hold inside of you from them?
  • Have you touched someone’s heart today… made them feel loved?
  • Is there someone you can touch today? Why not reach out!

NEVER EXPECT…

Always ask, but never expect.  Always ask for what you want.  Many people are happy to help – if the request is direct and specific.  In a surprising number of cases, something remarkable is possible if you have the courage to ask.  Never expect people to say yes.  Everyone is busy and balancing multiple priorities.  Your request is not their responsibility.  When you’re told no, move on lightly and freely.  The world is full of opportunity.

3-2-1- Thursday by James Clear

REFLECTION:

  • Do you have a situation where you could use some help?  Are you willing to ask for help? Can you make a direct and specific request for help?
  • Have courage… ask for help!
  • Do you expect others to help you?  If you receive a lot of help from others, are you willing to reach out and help another? Help someone today!

POWER OF LOVE

Sculpture at Independence Hall in Philadelphia

When the power of love is greater than the love of power, the world will know peace.

Quote by Jimi Hendrix

REFLECTION:

  • Are you peaceful?
  • Does you need for power (or being large and in charge) get in the way of being loving… peaceful?
  • How can you take steps to have your love be more powerful than you need for power today?