Firstly, there is the abundant bounty that nature has to offer, the seasonal fruits and vegetables. The full flowers filled with the humming of little wings. The mother duck leading her babies along the brook. All this beauty is out there now, waiting to be enjoyed.
 
Secondly our own fruits, our own achievements: Let us not forget to reap the benefits of the seeds we have sown for ourselves this year. The spiritual growth we have made. The steps forward. The lessons learnt. The letting go.

The cycles of the year can help us to keep moving forward but for today just stop. Smell the roses. Appreciate yourself. Let the sun warm your face. Know that in this moment you are exactly where you need to be. 
 
Stefanie Bridges
Unity Administrator, UK

It was very timely for me this morning. I have been grappling with a recent situation that had upset me and my mind was engaged in what to say and what to do about it. Have you noticed how our mind does this … the internal thoughts of ... this is not what I want … this is not right … etc. Our minds want to blame, fix, justify; but the amount of energy this takes is ridiculous.
 
We all need reminders about what is important: putting God first in our experience. Many of us have an affirmation we use over again, to remind us of our true nature and God in our midst. For me, when Angus read this line, it was as if the wind was released from the sails of my mind. Instead of going full steam ahead (or round in circles), all the physical, mental and emotional energy just disappeared and I relaxed into the presence of love. It was a beautiful experience – one of freedom and release. Thank you Angus.
 
Of course, love is my only function – this is why I am here. How does love in me wish to respond? In a way that understands, connects, listens and allows me to look after myself in the right way, as well as look after that which is in my domain to do.
 
If you ask the question, what is love? My best answer is go to 1 Corinthians 13. If we all lived from this teaching, there would be no conflict or war. Yet first, we must connect with love as the Truth of us.
 
I invite you to know love as your True Self – surrender into the Presence – allow it to beautifully connect you with You and those around you. Then watch the blessings flow.
 
PS Do you have a favourite affirmation you like to use? Do email me and we will put them up on the website.
 
Rev Kimerie Mapletoft
Director of Silent Unity and Daily Word UK


 
 
       

 


 

 A poem by a Daily Word reader. 

Forgiveness is the key. 
 
Prepare our hearts; this is now the time for all to examine our lives. 
Forgiveness is the key word in these present times. 
Do not let your heart be troubled. 
Forgive one another on an every-day basis. 
Fret not, yourselves. 
 
The key word now is forgiveness in these testing times
Love one another with heart and soul
Grudges are not acceptable in these times
Trust in the Lord, we are overcomers
God bless us all in these testing times. Hallelujah.

By Erma Stevenson