The third ELAN Principle is Love Yourself. Yeah, yeah, we have heard it before. Easy to say, so hard to do. If love = honor, all the more difficult. After all, we are taught to be humble, and rightly so. But that does NOT mean to hold feelings of dishonor, derision or disrespect toward oneself. Consider God’s creations. Are we meant to ridicule the goofy looking platypus or sneer at the sniveling snake? We are called to honor all of God’s creations, from the majestic to the insignificant. So then, how can we ridicule and sneer at our own reflective selves? God is creative beyond our wildest imaginations, so much so that he made billions of us to be different and distinguishable from one another. YOU are one of His infinite masterpieces. Honor that. Love yourself.
Exploring Up Close…
I recently went exploring with two of our granddaughters. We donned safari hats, carried tote bags with snacks and a magnifying glass tucked into one pocket. I love that our new home came with a green space across the street, something I missed in our townhome that we moved from last year. You forget how…
Quote of the Week…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar, 1926- 2012
My Easter Basket…
Happy Easter Monday, the second day of Easter Week which is sometimes called the Octave of Easter; eight days spanning from Easter Sunday to “Bright” Sunday. In the Christian tradition, the miracle of Christ’s resurrection is the most holy of celebrations. Easter stands for rebirth and renewal, perfectly coinciding with the bright green promise of…
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