BE A BUILDER


Years ago I remember my niece said to me, "Aunt Sandy, you are such a builder". I guess she did see the optimism in me. One of the things I enjoyed about teaching drama for so many years, was watching my students grow. Friends, family, and even those who randomly cross your path, can benefit from a random honest complement or even just a heartfelt smile.

Be the person who takes the time to listen. Sometimes it is the best gift you can give to someone. I received that gift from my mother when she was alive. I remember that after I      was finished with what I needed to say, she would ask, "Do you want some advice, or was just sharing  enough?" It usually was enough, but I did enjoy her wisdom. She lived to be ninety-six, and in those later years I was able to return the favor of listening to her, and nodding and smiling as she spoke. It was hard for her to hear anyone, so it was my gift to just listen.

"What we focus our attention on, is what shows up in our life. If we want to harvest kindness in our life. we're not going to do it unless we ourselves start out by being kind."

Sandra Lindsey Smith,           --Life's Garden Grows.

How do you help others to grow? Is it by being genuinely positive? Do you take the time to listen deeply to friends and family, giving advise when you are asked for it? When you say, "How are you?" Do you really have time to listen? Touch base with family and friends, share your gifts, and let them share theirs.

Love and Light,

Rev Sandy Smith



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