Monday, December 31, 2018

Holiday thoughts


(Picture from pixabay)

For many,  the holiday season means special time with loved ones from near and far. With that comes the propensity to get caught up in all that comes with the celebration. It thus seemed timely that your humble blogger would come across this notable quotable:

Let me be more patient. Let me be more kind. That helps me to lead with love in all that I say and all that I do.
(Yes, it's another Janelle MonĂ e quote)

Sound familiar? Such terms evoke is St. Paul's definition of love in his 2nd Letter to the Corinthians. For your humble blogger, it also generates the sense of giving oneself for another. That's given, truth be told, being patient and kind is giving of at least some of one's energy. It implies giving not just any energy, but the best of oneself.

As we celebrate the season and enter a new year, it might be worth thinking about what it means to love. Then, we can find ways we can lead with love more. That's hard to beat now or any time of year.