“We cannot avoid pain and stress in our lives, but we can avoid joy.” Steve Goodier
“Please do what you can to bring joy into your world.” Loren
Memorial Day, which dates back to the Civil War is about remembering those who fought and died for our country and who today, continue to fight for our country. It is not just the unofficial start of summer. I want to honor our service men and women who sacrificed their lives for us, not just by hanging a flag, or having a barbecue, but by really looking at how we choose to live our lives.
Each of our lives is important. We need to find ways to live our lives in ways that acknowledge our worth and wholeness. Our lives, and the lives of those who we love, need to be honored, and this includes our parents, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters who have fought in past wars, and who continue to stand up and fight for our democracy and what our country stands for: fairness, equality, justice, humanity and ultimately a belief in peace.
While it may seem challenging to find or feel inner peace in times of stress and disquiet, it is what I believe we can and need to do. It means being willing to reach out, being proactive as well as receptive. We’ve had so much divisiveness in our world that you may initially feel awkward. Do your best to reach out and make new connections, renew past connections see what it feels like for you to be even a little more open and receptive. Start with a smile, a greeting, an offer of friendship. It absolutely can make a difference.
To honor our fallen heroes, I believe it’s important that I live my life with integrity, authenticity and inner peace. I write and speak about aspects of life, behaviors, feelings, and beliefs that impact our actions on a day-to-day basis. It’s too easy to fall back into old patterns, automatic reactions, or unconscious living. I would like this weekend to mark an honest embracing of consciousness, mindfulness, kindness, and authenticity. I hope it can be about connecting to feeling grateful for the people in our lives, and being able to cherish our relationships
While Memorial Day is a time to honor our fallen heroes, it’s also a time to celebrate with gratitude and joy and say thank you.
Memorial Day weekend is a combination of both ends of the spectrum. Honoring those who served and paid the ultimate price, and gratitude for the freedoms we have been afforded by their sacrifices.
I wish you all a loving, memorable, and joyful weekend ahead and beyond.
Need extra support, please reach out.
And we breathe, Loren
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