I was reading a post on FB from a site that shared a powerful message to me today. The author Donna Ashworth wrote: On those days when you miss someone the most, as though your memories are sharp enough to slice through skin and bone, remember how they loved you. Remember how they loved you and do that for yourself. In their name, in their honour. Love yourself, as they loved you. They would like that. On those days when you miss someone the most. Love yourself harder. Whew!! That really spoke to me today. So I thank the Wild Woman Sisterhood site for posting it.. Goodness it resonates with me.
I think of the many people who I have been blessed to have met, some who have passed and some who are too far way to be with them. There are moments that you just want to say….holy lightening I wish I could be with you today and be in your presence. Not sure why but I need to be but it sure would feel good. LOL. The comfort of someone who knows you, loves you as a person, and just makes you feel a joyful peace and quiet within.
Maybe it is coming out of Lent. Reflecting on, pausing and praying a bit more intensely. In our Diocese there is a wonderful Lenten action taking place where a daily post comes out for pause and pray. When you are silent and allow the quiet to surround you, your mind goes a wandering. For me, I guess that is what happens when you slow down. But at the same time, I am walking with Jesus in companionship, trying to figure out how to slowly release the busy. Doing a fine job. NOT. LOL. Oh well it is 40 days I keep reminding myself.
But a relationship with a person, however it takes shape, is like a hot chocolate on a winter’s day, warm and cozy. A big hug experience! Yes that is what it feels like, a big hug. So reading this piece from this author spoke to me directly this morning for some reason. Loving myself more when thinking of that person or persons because they have done that for me. Loved me for me.
Hugging a tree doesn’t really cut it. Nor does hugging my dog. Sorry Maggie May, no disrespect to you. LOL. Now if I hugged my daughter’s mastiff brindle, well now that is a hug and half. And not only that her big tail, which can knock the wind out of you if she gets you just right, shows her love unconditionally to me. Wriggling and wiggling while her big head tries to nuzzle you (or maybe she is trying to see if I got a treat). Who knows? Hahaha
No, it is the feeling when you are with that person and can’t get enough of them in that moment. I think we all have them. And you smile inside and outside, Can’t help it. There is a gratitude I feel. But to honour those people in all honesty would be a tribute to each one of them because they love with a loving heart. No mask, no facade, no armour, no edge, no conditons….just love. So I need to squeeze the daylight out of me with love today. Good thing I have many models (miss your lovin’ hugs mom) to choose from and think of from family, friends, and four pawed critters. It is going to be a good lovin’ today. Blessings.
Let us pray for those who are in need of our prayers today and for those who are honoured by the love they have shared. Amen
Karenpondering 