Blessed with Sisters

I am so blessed to have two sisters, both of whom I love dearly.  Unfortunately because of daily life responsibilities, work, family obligations, health and distance we do not always get to see and talk to each other as often as we would like.   I cherish any time I get to spend with either of them.  

Last night I had the opportunity to sit and talk with my youngest sister at her new home.  I met the new man in her life and listened as she shared the new direction her life is moving  We shared a few memories of the past and reflected on lessons learned.  As usual, hours came and went unnoticed or marked until it was late and we reluctantly had to call our current time together to an end.  Hugging each other in parting I couldn't help but feel the warmth of love.  We may not reach out to each other as often as we like, but when we do, we walk away enriched, sustained and with renewed knowledge of who we are. 

On the drive home I thought about the opportunity I had just a few weeks ago to visit with my other sister as I drove her from the airport to our parent's home.  We shared happenings, concerns and hopes for family members, shared some memories and reflected on the importance of beliefs and choices in life.  As always, our time together was not long enough before time nudged to let us know we needed to refocus on life around us again.  So with a hug and kiss we separated comforted by the knowledge we are not alone in our beliefs, thoughts or struggles and we each have strengths, talents and love we can call upon to carry us through life until we speak or meet again. 

My thoughts about my sisters and the ways they each touch my life in different ways are what I am blessed to start this day with.  I know keeping these in mind I will walk lighter, find enlightenment and look for opportunities and meaningful moments throughout the day. 

One Minute

One minute to write.  Is there really something to say in one minute?  Can I think of words that would inspire myself or others?  Of course I can.

I stumbled onto a blog called oneminutewriter.blogspot.com.  The opening page really hit home with me.  I have 1,440 minutes a day, so why not write for 1 minute.  So here I am writing for one minute to see what happens and so I can say I did it today.  I like the idea.

Well my one minute is up, so now what?  I guess I could write for another minute.   In one minute I can remind myself, to not get discouraged because I have not posted something on line, or written a series of blogs regularly. I can remember, "it doesn't have to look a certain way."  Maybe  my minutes of writing are not found on my computer, on the internet or a book to hold in your hand, but they have   In one minute I can remind myself how often I have used a minute of writing to touch or reach out to someone. Maybe not as often as I would like, but of ten enough to have made a difference. 

In one minute I have told someone that I love them, cherish them and my life would never be the same.  In one minute I have written a note of encouragement to a friend who was struggling with a problem I have faced myself.  In one minute I have written a note explaining how to make something better.   In one minute I have written a note of comfort to someone in sorrow.  In one minute I have shared a testimony or a belief.  In one minute I have written ideas for a friend to explore in planning a special event.  In one minute I have thanked a friend for a kindness I saw or appreciated.  In one minute I have told someone the good I see in her or something of worth I saw her share.  In one minute I have written down a solution to a problem.  In one minute I have shared the wonder of the universe with a child.  In one minute I have shared a talent.  In one minute I have written a prayer.  In one minute I have written down numerous blessing I am thankful for. 

So today, with one of the minutes of my day,  I will write myself a reminder to "Write One Minute", and post it where I will see it often throughout my day.  Today I will post this and be glad I found this minute.