Live Laugh Love. Now.

I joined two beautiful human beings together in marriage recently.  They were surrounded by many their family and friends (many of which they consider family.)  I wrote their story of love; how they met, how the engagement went and all that brought them to this day.  Giddy seemed the word to sum up their love for each other.

A women approached me after the ceremony and asked where I preach at.  I asked if I told her would she consider coming to worship, and she said oh yes!  With many people not attending worship on a regular basis, her answer took me by surprise.  We chatted a bit more, she shared that she admired the energy that I displayed, how sharp my tone was and how soft my tone was and how the entire time my attention was only for the two in front of me.  She believe my talent was to perform in front of two as if they were the only two, when many many more where there.  She was a very kind and generous women, I thanked her for her words.

Another person came up to me, they said I can’t image starting my day or week without some of your quotes, words or inspiration.  He said, you always are happy and I love that. 

The truth is that my talent for performing for only two, is that I am so focused on not losing my place that I need to focus my energy and attention on the closest things to me, and that happens to be the couple (to my advantage huh?.)  And I am NOT always happy (ask those who have lived with me!)  I don’t believe I am a grump, either.  I choose to make out of my life what is given and ask for no more.  I am a blessed human being who has been allowed a few second chances with people, family and life.

I do think that three important rules of life for everyone are live, laugh and love.  (For me, and many of you, I would say live, laugh, love, pray and share.)  Live life today, fully.  Laugh hard, often and let it be contagious.  Love often, always and without exception.  You are the author of your own life story.  Live Laugh Love seems to be better rules than Die. Silent.  Alone.

We can be the change we seek in this world, and in ourselves.  One day.  One journey.  One person.  One experience at a time.

Royal D. Bush serves as Interfaith Chaplain.  He has studied at Andersonville Theological Seminary, and the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling.  He also holds a Bachelor Degree in business administration. He is available for premarital coaching, couples coaching, life coaching, and pastoral care in the Nebraska and Iowa area.

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