For just a moment, let’s turn the world upside down, make kings and queens of the lowly, dance in the street and declare a party to which everyone is invited. Maybe over Lent we can contemplate how we could make that world live for more than a moment.
What would you give up in order to make a place for everyone at the party?
Presidents’ Day—or President’s Day—honors the birthday of George Washington. And Abraham Lincoln. Some places. But then, some places just honor Washington, and some include Thomas Jefferson. And some states honor all presidents with the day, although goodness knows some presidents are less deserving of honor than others. Maybe what we need is Leaders’ Day, when we honor all those who step forward to get things done.
How are you a leader?
Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.
—James A. Baldwin
Whose love has helped you to take off a mask and show your authentic self?
Here’s a Valentine’s Day hint for you. Regardless of your relationship status—single, in love or struggling—you can still have chocolate. You could even have flowers, if you wanted. You can always offer yourself more love.
How will you show love to yourself on this Valentine’s Day?
You might pick dandelion flowers to stop them from spreading their seeds in your garden. Or you might pick them as a bouquet to give or enjoy. Or you might pick them as a nutritious vegetable. The dandelions are all the same. The difference is in the one who plucks them.
How have you changed an event by changing how you looked at it?
