LOOK WHERE YOU GO

What we concentrate on comes into our lives. When we concentrate on fear, loss, resentment, worry, envy or any of the whole host of negative thinking that morbid reflection engenders our physical appearance alters. Worry lines on the face, bags under the eyes from lack of or restless sleep, twisted visage from a sour stomach, tight jaw from focusing in our minds eye on the seeming unfairness of the world, well you get the picture. When you look in the mirror what do you see? Anything less than the radiance that emanates from a soul at peace demonstrates that we have strayed from the Spiritual Basis. Take heart, the good news is when we see it in our face or feel it in our heart we have a clear set of directions on what to do next. Gently turn to God in prayer and thank Him for knowing Him better. Ask to be shown the way of patience, tolerance, kindliness and love in all areas of life but especially in the area that is causing you difficulty. Ask to be shown what action (patience and waiting are probably the hardest) should be taken and finish with a statement of willingness to be of service in any capacity that He would have you be. Close with “Thy will be done.” This is only a suggestion, change or alter the prayer as it best fits you. The key is in the recognition and speed in which we turn to God and choose to trust in infinite wisdom and love instead of our finite selves. As you embrace this way of living, you will become more aware of the pain in the faces of those around you. When you become aware of the pain in others , quietly pray for them as you would for yourself. In so doing, not only does their life improve but the whole world profits and you get a spiritual face lift.