Tonight we ask that we each find what we love to
do
in life so that, in the words of Joseph Campbell,
“our
life experiences on the purely physical plane will
have
resonances within our innermost being and reality,
so
that we feel the rapture of being alive.
When I was a young nun and was assigned my appointments (chores) we were told to do everything we do with love...including those chores! I remember spending an entire Saturday afternoon and evening hand cleaning each and every blade on the old blinds in the back dark library. Hours and hours I spent, quietly eliminating dust that was sun baked in place on each blade. I entered this task remembering to do it with love....and actually enjoyed doing it with my whole heart!!
I try to remember this today when I am doing something that I find less than favorable.
When I first heard this I found it to be a bit idealistic.
Yet, on that day it certainly worked!!
Life brings me all sorts of opportunities, some seemingly more pleasant than others.
But even today, when I remember to do what I do with my whole heart,
I am in-joy!
And I am grateful ....Cate
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