Saturday, January 23, 2021

How life can be more meaningful and worthwhile

A friend recently forwarded this message of Pope Francis - a good reminder for all us. 

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Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is… Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.

Let us all remember then that every changing colour of a leaf is beautiful and every changing situation of life is meaningful, both need very clear vision. So do not grumble or complain, let us instead remember that pain is a sign that we are alive, problems are a sign that we are strong, and prayer is a sign we are not alone. If we can acknowledge these truths and condition our hearts and minds, our lives will be more meaningful, different and worthwhile.