I believe we are all connected in this life, much like the intricate threads that are weaved together in a tapestry. The threads are distinctive in their individual characteristics, yet they are intertwined into one beautiful and unique pattern. We cross over the lives of all those whom we have come in contact with and all our experiences are represented in the design. These beautiful threads hold us together and bind the precious memories of our past with the present, allowing us to define our future. These tightly woven fibers will never be broken, for they represent the paths we have chosen to follow.
This magnificent pattern begins the moment we are born, as our lives are interwoven into a beautiful tapestry. When we look back over the years, we can see the heavier threads of courage that carried us through the most difficult times. The vibrant colors intersect with the darker contrasts to remind us that we are surrounded by loved ones. If we look even closer, we can see a brilliant golden thread running through each and every fiber. This is a constant reminder of the most perfect light within; the divine light of Christ.
Maybe there were times we believed we were invincible, but how quickly that perception changed when death was lurking in the shadows. It's astonishing how critically important living becomes, when the doors to life are being closed. I can testify that there are regrets for the threads left undone and this is far more painful than the reality of death itself. All the little challenges that mattered yesterday become insignificant, as your spirit fights to preserve another tomorrow.
When we are young, we squander our health in search of money and when we are old, we spend all our money to regain our health. We are given a short span of time upon this earth; a time to magnify the worthiness of our potential and shine in our own light and energy. I really don't believe it's important to God what a man does to make a better living; rather, I believe its imperative that the living a man chooses - makes a better man.
Its inevitable, every living thing will pass through the veils of death. I don't know if anyone is ever ready for that final moment, but we can be prepared. Time isn't always on our side and it waits for no one, but if used wisely, time defines who we are and what we are to become. There's a tremendous sense of peace that comes (in the final hours) from knowing you have done your best.
Don't wait until its too late. Dig deep and find your sense of worth. Share your gifts and attributes liberally with others. Have the desire to: mend a quarrel, seek out a forgotten friend, dismiss suspicion and replace it with love, share your abundance, give a soft answer, encourage others, be your word, keep a promise, always forgive and then forget, forgo a grudge, apologize quickly, be understanding, examine your demands on others, be kind, be gentle, laugh more, express your gratitude, welcome a stranger, love larger than life and see through the eyes of a child. Become the beautiful masterpiece that all will admire... long after you are gone. By, Linda Sumner Urza, One fine day.
