What we do . . .

 

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I read a story the other day about a kind and quiet man from India who would pray in the Ganges River every morning. One day when he had finished his prayers, he noticed a poisonous spider struggling in the water. He cupped his hands to carry it to shore. As he placed the spider on the ground, it stung him. Unknowingly however, his prayers for the world diluted the poison so that he was ok.

The next day the same thing happened.

On the third day, the man was in the river again and, sure enough, there was the spider . . . legs frantic in the water, struggling to stay alive. As the man went, yet again, to lift the spider out, the spider asked, "Why do you keep lifting me? Can't you see that I will sting you every time, because . . . that is what I do???" The kind man cupped his hands, once more, around the spider and replied . . . "Because that is what I do." 

 

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There are many, many motivational reasons to be kind in this world, but perhaps there is none so compelling as the spiritual truth that it is quite simply what we do. I believe it is the most natural thing in the world for a person to want to reach out and help another when faced with the other's need. Just as wasps sting and flowers bloom . . . human beings have a natural instinct to life each other, no matter the consequences, even when we know that we risk being stung by the one we seek to help. It is in our instinct that when we see a drowning man . . . the urge to save him rises to the forefront of our being, even though to do so means risking drowning ourselves.

One might argue that this makes us a rather sorry lot that never learns . . . but I think it is one of the things that makes us beautiful creatures . . . beautiful in the same way that berries which break through the ice and snow each spring are beautiful. Berries do not have a sense of purpose or charity. They are not altruistic or self-sacrificing . . . and yet they grow. Why??? Because that is simply what they do. 

 

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If we see something about to fall, we will reach to try to stop it. If something breaks, we will work to put it back together. If we see a sink about to overflow . . . we pull the plug. If loved ones cry . . . we will reach out to comfort and to smooth . . . simply because . . . that is what we do. And . . . even if it sometimes seems like a mistake, or if we are afraid of being stung . . . we do it anyways. It is the reaching out that is more important than the sting, for in doing so, we really lift ourselves.

Unconscious kindness . . . it helps to feed the human heart. It is what we do. 

 

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We had a lovely service at church yesterday, with special talks and music. All of the youth sang a beautiful song and they did a really good job doing so.  The young men had one part and the young women another.  It was really nice to listen to, and yes to see!  I had not realised how many youth we had until I saw them all together. 

Tina and Tony were at church. It was really lovely to see Tina at church.  She wasn't able to sit for the whole time, and ended up having to walk in the hallway, but it was very promising to see her there. We spoke on the telephone later in the day and had a lovely conversation. She's been able to get out a bit more than just for appointments this past week, so things are looking up. She is still in a lot of pain however, but slowly and surely things are improving.  

 

We brought the Sacrament to Doreen after church.  We had also bought her some sparkling water I had been able to find.  She only likes a certain kind, Highland Springs Sparkling and its been really hard to source.  I managed to find some online at Ocado and because I had a grocery order coming from them on Saturday, I was able to add a couple cases to the list and thank goodness they arrived! (you never know with online shopping if you will get everything on your list or not!)  So she was pleased and she has enough there to keep her going for a while.  Billy is going to bring a small turkey breast over to me tomorrow and I will cook it for them, but I am under strict instructions not to add anything to it. Not even salt or pepper, lol  That will be difficult for me as I like to fiddle, but I must do it as she wants it if it makes her happy.  Its just what we do . . . 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *No such thing as impossible,

even the word says, I'm Possible.

~unknown •。★★ 。* 。 

 

Nothing new to share with you this morning as I really haven't been feeling well these past few days.  I am going to try to see the Doctor today.  In the meantime somethings are just so good I thought I might show them to you again.  Crispy Tortilla Eggs.  Great for breakfast, lunch or supper.  So good I once made them about 3 times in one week!  

Have a lovely day, no matter what you get up to.  Its sure to be busy out there!  Stay safe and don't forget . . . .

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And I do too!