Choices

Life is a matter of choice. I have made many choices, never knowing what is right, just choosing one way or another. Tonight I reflect on some of the major choices I have made: choosing my husband, choosing my career, choosing where to live, choosing life, choosing priorities, choosing to work hard, choosing service, choosing simplicity, choosing forgiveness and above all choosing love.

Remain with Me, Stay here with Me, Watch and Pray

My mantra in meditation, "stay, remain," inspired by Lorraine Moriarty,  Executive Director for our beloved St. Vincent De Paul Society of San Mateo County, has led me to experience this very holy week in a deep and grace filled way.  My days are full, efficient and often fast paced and frenetic frequently causing me to miss the graced moments of life. This week I have slowed down, I have been present and have realized greater abundance in my interactions with everyone that I was truly present to by staying and remaining.  This quote from Meister Eckhart, "What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action," has great meaning for me this holy week. Specifically for me, this week my "stay" mantra has been so fruitful that I had to write and tell you.  So Remain with Me, Stay here with Me, Watch and Pray today on this Holy Thursday and see what opens for your life.