Whether you're very religious or not, apparently Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways. She believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love as anyone knows from doing any gardening or looking after children. Fittingly, she is also patron saint of flower growers and florists. Mother Theresa is represented by roses. Fitting for Valentine's day and being Family day weekend in most of the country.
St. Theresa's Prayer:
'May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.'
Kinda like to think that I see some of those little random acts of kindness and joy that happen without much fanfare and acknowledgment. Little stuff: a couple of love-birds kissing at the c-train station; sometimes how there are too many volunteers for Mustard Seed and other agencies to be able to accommadate them all; people donating so much during tragedies and operations people can't afford; a couple flying a kite with their small child; or someone helping a little old lady across the street. Makes up for all the terrible and grumpy things that get reported in the news.
Take care and think of Mother Theresa being able to start so much into motion by her self-less-ness for those left without families and still having time to smell the flowers.
Gooday
St. Theresa's Prayer:
'May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.'
Kinda like to think that I see some of those little random acts of kindness and joy that happen without much fanfare and acknowledgment. Little stuff: a couple of love-birds kissing at the c-train station; sometimes how there are too many volunteers for Mustard Seed and other agencies to be able to accommadate them all; people donating so much during tragedies and operations people can't afford; a couple flying a kite with their small child; or someone helping a little old lady across the street. Makes up for all the terrible and grumpy things that get reported in the news.
Take care and think of Mother Theresa being able to start so much into motion by her self-less-ness for those left without families and still having time to smell the flowers.
Gooday
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