Week 15 –  A Delightful Day!

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As a young child I was confused about a lot of things regarding religion. it made no sense
to me that there was only one way to get to what we called God. This weekend and about
every 30 years there is a rare crossover of Easter, Passover and Ramadan.

Guess What! Warning…THIS post is NOT GOING to BE about any of that.

I am going to share how following my guidance to reach out to my friend Kym was the
beginning of a delightful day. It started with this 8:50 a.m. text.

Me: Are you going to Hillside today? We are trying to get there.
Kym: No…gonna watch it on tv. Maybe I’ll come… either way you should stop by
after.

Kym lives right down the street from the church, Hillside International Truth Center, where
we met over 15 years ago. You may have heard me talk about Kym before if you’ve been
around me for awhile. Kym Kennedy is a radical forgiveness coach and spiritual teacher
and awesome person.

My hubby, TD, and I made it to church and really enjoyed the service. I found myself being
emotional as the praise team danced to the song Glorious. I really love this song, and one
of my favorite lines is, I was created to make your praise glorious. I truly hope that what I
offer to this world is doing that.

I moved about after the service saying hello to people I hadn’t seen since the last time I
was there. it felt like coming home. Kym invited us over after church and we drank tea and
had a snack before we headed over to my brother’s house for dinner. We watched a show
on Netflix called Break Point, about tennis players on the tour. I grew up playing tennis so I
found it to be interesting and engaging.

At my brother’s house we enjoyed dinner at the table, no cell phones, just good old
conversation. Remember those days?

My family at the dinner table – TD, my brother, Tony, his wife, Pat, her sister, Portia, my
niece, April, her partner, Jahmaal – and food made with love – sliced turkey & ham, collard
greens, speckled butter beans, mac and cheese, potato soufflé, mixed green salad with
tomatoes, corn casserole, that I used to make, now April makes, and lemon frosted
cupcakes.

On our way home TD and I talked about what a nice time we had and he asked who made
what dishes. As I shared with him that April made the collards, mac & cheese, corn
casserole and the cupcakes, I smiled remembering when she started making the corn
casserole, I believe in high school. I smiled remembering the times she would be in the
kitchen listening to my mom share her dishes because she didn’t use recipes. Such
a delightful memory and day.

A long time ago I decided that I would celebrate every day and not be so focused on the
“holiday of the moment.”

Whatever you choose to celebrate and on whatever holiday – whatever you believe –
remember, to be present, as present as you can to whatever it is that you do and ENJOY!
That is MINDFULNESS IN ACTION.

It was a delightful day filled with family, friends, and fellowship.

I’d love to hear about what is happening with you. What brings you delight these days?

Here are a few pictures from yesterday, only a few, because we were enjoying each
others company and the pictures were – “oh, we are heading out let’s take a pic.” The
picture of Kym is from last year because we forgot to take one. I remember the days when
we didn’t have instant photos.

Guess what! The card today is about forgiveness… I know what that is about for me

What’s something new you’ve tried?  Let me know by replying here or messaging me on social media.

The card pulled for us from my card deck

Relax, Listen, and Trust Your Inner Guidance.

#6 QUESTION – My body REMINDS ME to FORGIVE OTHERS

One of my affirmations is…I am sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you.
(Ho’oponopono Prayer)

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Barbara J. Faison
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