Day #7 - It's the thought that counts, right?

Was in a wee bit of a funk today. One part personal and the other part focused on Haiti. It hits me pretty hard when there is devastating disaster no matter where it is in the world. It's these kinds of days that I wish I had run off and joined the Peace Corps in my early twenties. But then I wouldn't have had my son or quite the same experiences that make me who I am today. I spent a great deal of time today in contemplation and prayer. I also received some excellent and timely guidance from two unlikely sources. (Don't ya just love when that happens?)

I realized today that in the last seven days, I have focused far too much on giving in a material/physical way. This makes me realize how easy it is to get seduced by all the shiny worldly things that we cannot take with us when our time is up! Don't get me wrong, I do not regret giving these "things," which also includes monetary donations as well. I am just grateful that I am aware that I need to continue working towards balancing the giving scale.

Today I gave my spiritual energy. I prayed and I sent light over to Haiti and all who have been affected by this natural disaster. I said a prayer of gratitude for all humanitarian and disaster relief volunteer workers who are already in Haiti beginning to help the people rebuild their lives, as well as those who are on their way. I also prayed that they will be given enough courage and strength to handle this situation. I pray for the safe return of all workers and immediate restoration of hope and peace to the people of Haiti and their families.

I end this day in contemplation over Mother Earth. I review the natural disasters that have hit in the last decade. I grow more and more sad as these disasters replay in my mind and I ask, "What is Mother Earth trying to tell us?" We are guests on this planet...Mother Earth's home. Shouldn't we be working towards leaving this planet in a better place than when we first took up residence? (At least that's what my mother always taught me about being a guest in someone's home...) I'm a bit frustrated by where my mind is taking this thought. I say goodnight to Day #7...as I remind myself, "It's the thought that counts."