I love to cook for people!!! Usually I shop on Mondays and cook on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. But last week I found that Sunday morning is the sacred shopping time!!!
And I mean this in all sense of the word sacred. Weather is cool so energy and breathing are fresh and alive! Crowds are sparse but enough to be able to flash joy smiles all around and be extra thankful for those who work to make shopping a pleasure! I blared worship music in the car, singing along loud and happy!
It was pretty cool!
And even cooler because of how I woke up! I've started a new waking up ritual. I actually stretch and pray in bed before I get up. And total honesty here, I take a caffeine pill to help rouse me. Totally un-Zen of me I know. But it works for me and it starts my day off beautifully.
This morning was extra sweet because I had in my head the old Gospel song, "His Name is Wonderful!" My grandfather, whom we affectionately called Big Daddy loved this song! At every special occasion, he wanted his grand kids to sing it! All the lyrics are beautiful, but simply the title is what struck me this morning.
His Name IS Wonderful! The word "wonderful" is like a sparkling burst of magic, glory, and Christmas gifts all in one!!! I love that baby God, Jesus, came to be with us, bringing all His wonderful-ness along to sprinkle generously on us!!!
I am an introvert. Time with people gets overwhelming in big chunks, but I love the little vignettes of time with customers or workers in the checkout line. It has become a source of bravery and blessing to me. Carrying His gifts of glory and deep magic in connecting and big smiles, little chats, and generous thank you's! It works and it makes my heart glad!
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| Illustration by Norman Rockwell |
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