Confucius
taught “It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole
scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad
things are very easy to get.” I think
that I can agree with the general principle of that thought.
It
reminds me of the Staples “Easy Button”, just push it and it happens. As US Citizens we have become a people of
immediate gratification, immediate want, immediate satisfaction AND absolutely
no room for error, compassion or respect sometimes.
I
have given much thought to writing a book with regard to my years in the
hospitality industry and then when I traveled a lot. I will name it “Service, from both sides of the
counter.” There are many great stories
to tell of great moments of frustration, indifference, and lack of respect and
there are many moments of wow, courage, and compassion.
Life’s
journey for each of us is not much different I think. We have “valley” and learn, grow and LIVE as
much as if you were on the highest peak of life. Crossing those deserts and getting across
rivers are obstacles that can not only teach us a lot they can also prepare our
mind, body and spirits for things to come.
As
we journey through life, work, relationship, family, worship, friends and
everything in between we should be mindful of where we are at, what we can be
learning, how it applies to each of our own journey and focus on that.
It
IS easier to do what is easy, which may not always be the “right thing”, as the
“right thing” is often times a road that is rough, tough and long. I submit that at the end of the journey the
right thing is often a more powerful, authentic and greater experience than
just pushing that button.
We can be the change we seek in
this world. and in ourselves. One
day. One journey. One person.
One push of the button at a time.
Royal D.
Bush serves as a Multifaith Chaplain with Inclusive Life. He studied at Andersonville Theological
Seminary, and with the International Institute of Faith Based
Counseling. He also holds a Bachelor Degree in business
administration. Chaplain Royal shares two important messages: You are
beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are. And: Now is the time in this world that every
human being is called to lift up the weak, offer a hand UP to the impoverished,
cherish our elders and stand up for the oppressed. Chaplain Royal is available in Omaha for
premarital coaching, couples coaching, life coaching and pastoral care. In Iowa and Nebraska he is available for marriage
ceremonies, end of life planning and funerals.
Inclusive
Life offers both nondenominational and nonreligious care: serving all, without
exception! Inclusive Life offers Wedding Ministers, Premarital
Coaching, Couples Coaching, Funeral Ministers, End of Life Planning, Pastoral
Care, and Pathways Worship.
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