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Holiday message: Lord grant us peace

By Rob Collins, Q104

In recent years, I have significantly reduced activities in my life, meaning that I'm really only involved with things that I most enjoy and can best utilize my skills and insure that I remain optimally healthy.

Prior to that, I was one incredibly busy person. I was also major burned out. I still work hard, but not to the degree that I become miserable. Also, I'm no longer caught up in the overspending movement of the holidays. When it comes to gifts, I share them throughout the year, as I feel inspired. Turns out that people love receiving kind expressions, when they least expect them, even on a random Tuesday in April.

It has been game changing and given me a lot of personal peace. However, as I walk through a store to buy a few groceries, I am very aware of the oppressing stress, fatigue and heaviness going on around me.


People trying to manage so many things with their limited resources and over committed schedules. Remembering what that felt like and wishing I could help other people reduce their anxieties and frustrations.

So, I smile and try to speak sincere encouraging words, whenever I encounter someone. But, many are deep into their mission of trying to meet life's demands and it's both fascinating and somewhat sad to watch.

So, try to slow and down and take a few moments to be present, in the moment. Appreciate the people that are around you. Because, that's all you really have. Sometimes, less achievement means greater fulfillment.

Lord, grant us peace.


This story was posted on 2018-12-15 08:07:31
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