A frequent exclamation of mine, whenever responding to a hail of goodness. You don’t need to be a thumping Christian to appreciate the aura of Mary.
Most of us don’t tally the good greeting us during the course of a day. We’re oblivious, more invested in lack than grace sown in our path. Guaranteed, if you muse, making a list, mental or written, it will surprise, even the very cynical, the boons bestowed in 24 hours.
Mustn’t discount the small ones, like someone holding a door or a compliment kindly paid. A smile from across a room or the rare hand- written note gracing the mailbox.
Occasionally something huge happens, we’re showed God’s favor, as Joel Osteen puts it, like when my friend Pam got a new car from a long time pal who had the means to help her. Or my new home that, if you, a year ago being so nervous about my circumstances, told me I’d have a brand new one, I’d have scratched my head in senseless wonder.
Gratitude is a soothing balm massaging away much of life’s disappointments. It’s always available for the asking, like life support stowed in the closet.
Just now a little Maltese, as we waited for a light, crept up my leg lobbying for a scratch. Changed my blood flow causing me to smile and inwardly chant…Hail Mary, Full of Grace, knowing, they’ll be more if I take the time to greet its coming.
SB
If you assign all the good you see to Mary, whether she had any involvement or not, then inevitably she will seem a positive force. But it’s an entirely circular and largely pointless argument, obfuscating any real understanding.
People are responsible for the things you write about. There is no mumbo-jumbo or magic required. Let’s celebrate good people and leave Mary out of it.
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Sometimes Mick people need help, even if it seems spiritually silly. Whether it’s due to loneliness, helplessness or overall, what’s the point, like Bono says, whatever gets you through the night.
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lovely mary 🙂
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Yes, she’s such a comforting creature. A true pal 🙂
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Thanks for the reminder. I’m keeping my eyes and heart open today, and hopefully henceforth.
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I’m feeling low on so many levels, and taking stock at what’s good, really makes it better. Mick kinda took me to task, but…so be it. One needs to go through the valley, as they say, to understand why one would look to Mary. Thanks Skinny, as always, and hope you and your Pookie=pie have a happy weekend. 🙂
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This reminds me of the phrase, ‘Stop and smell the roses.’ You are right, we so often only notice the negatives in our day to day routine we don’t realize the positives that sometimes overtake the day if all added up. (Maybe I should not have ranted today and totaled up my positives instead? – 4 more days outweighs all that). You always know how to bring out the best in people Susannah! Thank you… ~Elle
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Negativity is just a bad habit, like biting your nails. I try so hard to smell those roses and end up, more often than I can say, getting a whiff of onions instead. Lol
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This is a great reminder! It is so easy to take for granted the small blessings when facing dark days. Gratitude and a shift in attitude makes all the difference! Wishing you a weekend filled with blessings of all sizes! 🙂
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Thank you Star. A friend of mine just emailed to say, the post made me sound like a poor man’s Marianne Williamson…lol
I wrote it, I think, to remind myself to stay in the light. I tend to veer beneath the trees and wonder why I’m always on the cusp of tears. There’s always something good to acknowledge, even if it’s tiny. Have a happy weekend as well.
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hahaha, that is my kind of friend!!
Lately, where a lot seems to be going wrong, it has been very easy for me to fall into the victim mode. In writing to remind yourself you reminded me to focus on the positive and to be grateful for all the amazing blessings I encounter every day.
Much light to us all!
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Beautifully said. 🙂
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You are on the right track! Can’t go wrong with looking up and acknowledging the blessings of all sizes and kinds.
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It reflects your blog I love so much.
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Liked your answer to Mick. :o)
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I’m not religious by any means…more a seeker if you will,and whether it’s Mary, Buddha, or your cousin Vince to look to for comfort, I say…hear hear.
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Yep. Whatever it takes to get us through. ‘o)
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May always makes me think about Mary. Attending Catholic school, I have no choice but to remember the drills of the May Processions to honor Mary and your photo just flooded me with those memories. Mary rocks and I agree “whatever it takes” to get your through … use it.
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Me, you and Bono agree. Now to get Mick on board. Mary would have to show up in a bikini to get his attention…lol
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If you believe the metaphysical is a boon to you, then take strength from this: the metaphysical doesn’t exist and you’re actually doing it for yourself.
I never had much interest in virgins, bikini clad or otherwise. 😉
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Will make a note..no bikini -clad virgins.
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