STIRRING IN THE HUMOR

STIRRING IN THE HUMOR
As a gust of negativity hits, do not let it take you down. Embrace it as a challenge. Stir in some positive attitude and a bit of humor. Invite God to join your spirit, and realize everything will be okay!
~Marie T. Morrison~

RISING UP

A favorite phrase is, “I will raise you up..”. So many ways have I been lifted! God has raised my spirituality, my care for others, my humor, my learning, my teaching and my love for one another. I know I am not alone among my brethren. Praising God, as He lifts me, never ceases!
~Marie T. Morrison~

THE CHART

Laughter needs to be on the chart of the periodic elements. Without it, we cannot survive. The Spirit of God does have a sense of humor. Smile on the memories when God provided that smile!

~Marie T. Morrison~

HUMOR

Last night was one where I could not get comfortable as I attempted sleep. I tossed and turned the hours away. I'd get settled in one position, only to want to move around once more.  This is not the best thing to have happen while on oxygen, as I kept getting wrapped up in its long cord, After so many times, I then had to unwind myself, only to repeat the cycle, for hours on end. To picture this happening in your mind can only bring a smile to your face...wrap herself up, unwrap herself...all night long. Even in the otherwise stillness of the night, I was finding humor in my actions.  Humor is important in life.  It truly can be the best medicine. The soul would get heavy without it, being drawn down into the far depths of sadness, making it hard to escape.  Feel the spirit of the Spirit, making life much more enjoyable. Remember what Psalm 121:3 says:"He will not let you fall;your protector is always awake."

God's Ear

While in prayer one night, I was asking for guidance on how to correct a mistake I had made. Being a perfectionist, others would laugh at what they wouldn't even consider it as something wrong. But, for me, I needed to find some peace. I kept saying to myself, 'If only I had..., instead of...'

I suppose another word for this is 'hindsight.' But what has happened cannot be changed. We can say "Next time, I will..." which does help us for future situations. As I tell my children, if we did not have experiences, whether they be good or bad, we would not have our wisdom. We would not learn to be stronger in character, as it is through the choices we make which build us up or tear us down, with each decision made.

But, I did love God's reply to me that night. He said, in his gentle voice, "Marie, what matters is who you are right now. Don't worry about mistakes from the past!" Our dear Lord could not say it better. What comfort it brought me!

Yes, take who I am right now, continuing to build upon it, in faith, prayer, hope, charity, love, happiness and kindness, to name only a few. Also, take who I am and listen. Truly listen. We have a habit of turning on a radio, cd player or a television when we enter a silent room. Yet, if we just left it silent, we would be surprised at what we could hear. There are the birds chirping and singing, the sound of a gentle breeze, the leaves rustling. There are the crickets playing their music, actually allowing us to know what the temperature it is outside. Most of all, we can listen to God! Yes, He is there, waiting for us to let Him in. If there is constant noise around us, how can we possibly hear what He is saying to us? Soon, I know He is also listening to me . He cares what I have to say.

If I am in the car, I seem to have many conversations with Him, especially on my way to Church. I ask him to provide me with an inner peace, so I may reflect this calmness to my students or my fellow brethren. In turn, they will begin to feel calm themselves, feeling our Lord within their souls. In traffic, I may be thanking God for my family, telling him to please continue to protect them as He does right now. I might even tell him a funny story about me. Yes, God laughs, just as we do.

I remember one time in Mass, a child was given a crucifix on a chain to play with by his mother. From where I was sitting, all I could do was see that child swinging the cross in a circular motion non-stop. I talked to God, to ask him to please have this behavior stop. I do not like seeing the cross treated this way, much less having that motion, not giving me any sense of peace. As I was attempting to only focus on the priest, I suddenly had a sharp pain hit my arm. I let out a small gasp, not expecting this pain. In my lap fell that crucifix! He had swung it hard enough that it left the chain and flew into me! I grinned, telling God thank you for answering my prayer, but what a way for Him to have that child stop what was bothering me!

I laid the cross beside me, wanting to talk to the child afterward, in a very gentle voice, at his level, how important the crucifix is. But, his mother was so embarrassed when she saw the whole thing happen, she grabbed her son and left the Church!

As always, God was there for me, not matter what is going on!

May you always feel God's presence, especially in the silence!