September 1st

I don't understand why I still get a feeling of surprise when I read these stories and they are directly associated to something I just did or discussed. On Friday I was in a conversation with a couple of work colleagues about the importance of simplifying our lives. We discuss the need to not have our possessions or want of possessions control our lives. The concept of taking the time for reflection and gratitude , just like today's author, keeps standing out in all our talks. "We too are called to slow down, to be refreshed physically, mentally, and emotionally, and to behold God in His good creation." God shares this recipe for healthy living, yet we ignore it. Then we egotistically complain about our quality of life or lack of happiness when the solution, given by God, is so simple. All we have to learn to do is, in the word of that classic hymn, "trust and obey...".