Awakening to the gateways of life
S ometimes, many times even I forget. I forget to count my blessings and name them one-by-one . I forget that the very thing that taste bitter is the very gateway that could bring me joy. I think of this as I climb in the bed and look at him. The one who has taken me as his wife. "Why is it that with just a bit of seeing things differently, the tilting of the head, an entire life can be changed. Perspective and the ability to see becomes clearer and things that just hours ago appeared to be detrimental no longer seem as bad anymore? Why? Right now, this moment, this season, I resolve to be slow. Slowed, not rushed. Slow to stroll through the gateways of my life, to smell the fragrant flowers, to enjoy the strolls, and yes, even the messes. "Is having loads and loads of laundry to wash so bad?" No. Today I resolve. I resolve to work for my family as if I am working for the Lord. Isn't that really what I am doin...