The push to move forward seems to be ongoing. Ceaselessly, we are urged to achieve goals and set new ones. Being busy is celebrated. Day planners keep us on task by the hour to be sure we are productive. 

Receive this invitation today: invite someone over for coffee and visit. Don’t make sweetbread to go with the coffee. Don’t vacuum first. Don’t put a tablecloth on. The gift you offer is the gift of yourself, which is your greatest asset. You are a beautiful offering and those around you are longing to sit with you. Make the invitation.

Lazy days of summer? Maybe not. We often think of summer as a time to rest, relax, and vacation. These are not bad ways to spend the gifted days of a blessed season.

When have you dared to stand tall and be resilient in difficult circumstances? How has this contributed to your self-esteem and self-empowerment? Much like those amazing wildflowers in the rough terrain on top of the mountain, you have all that you need inside of you to shine brightly, serve beautifully, and contribute to those around you. 

“Mattering” is essential to being a whole, joyful person who can contribute for the sake of the world. Find your people so that you matter. Always.

Think about the different roles you play in your own life and the lenses you wear for each. As partner, community member, parent, co-worker, volunteer, advocate, and caregiver. The lenses through which you view the wider world shift with your roles. May they each be carefully crafted with skill and passion to meet the needs of those around you.

While the challenges of life indeed leave their lasting impression on us, far greater are the grace and mercy and goodness of the One who loves us. May that  have an everlasting effect on you!

Most of us thrive on a little “Way to go!” every now and then.

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