This week (as of 11:17 p.m. 12/28/2011) California and Nevada experienced a total of 731 earthquakes. They weren't strong enough to be notable and weren't even found newsworthy enough to make the evening news. They vary between 300 to 1000 per week in number, dependent upon what else is happening along the Pacific rim and the tektonic plate that bounds it.
While often unnoticed, should any one of them "rock our world," we would certainly take notice. It is much like walking in the grocercy store - shopping amidst those whose worlds have been rocked by foreclosure, illness, death or other relational pain. We don't even notice unless they act in some way out of the ordinary: show tears, talk to themselves or seem to speak aloud at one who is not present. And what do we do to ease this pain?
As we set our goals for 2012, have we included a measure of our growth in love for others? Does our legacy include description of one who loved all and loved well?
The greatest commandment - love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.' ..and the second like it love your neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27)
In looking away from ourselves toward another and treating them as we'd hope to be treated - with sensitivity, kindness, honesty and love, perhaps we can help to calm the quakes of life and provide at least a stepping stone of solid ground for another. In the midst - your kindness will be remembered...it will be a part of your legacy of love on this earth. How do you wish to be remembered?
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