Coincidence

Coincidence?

 

I was given a wind-chime when mom passed in January.  I so cherish the music, noise, and “words” that come from it.  Sometimes I will acknowledge it and say “Hi Mom” or have a chat with mom while it “sings.”  And then it steps, as if to say, thank you for talking with me.

 

I was shopping at Bakers and found a young women staring at the coffee section a bit longer than one would normally.  I asked if she was ok.  When she turned to look at me her eyes had so much pain, discomfort and alone-ness.  I asked her if she wanted a hug, and she nodded her head.  I gave her a hug.  I asked her if I could prayer for her.  She began sobbing.  I offered a blessing and prayer.  When we parted our embrace she looked was glowing, smiling, full, and full of light.  She put an item in her basket and walked off.

 

When making a pastoral care call at a nursing home I stopped to talk to someone whom I don’t know.  He seemed a bit agitated, grumpy, and a little mean spirited.  I held his hand and listened.  He talked for a bit longer than I thought he would.  And I stood there every moment.  After he was done talking he walked away, took a few steps and then turned around and said, “Thank you for listening to this old man, I needed that.”

 

God moments?  Faith?  Spiritual Connection?  Karma?  Life?  Coincidence?  For me, I don’t care what, if any, label is used.  The truth is truth, without or without a man-made word, conception, or notion.  

 

We are all human beings.  We all have needs, wants, and desires.  We will get them one way or another, and they all will not be the same way.  To me, religion is much the same way.  My connection to what I know as Sacred is just that.  Sacred.  One part of my day I may be praying to God, talking with my mom, thinking of the Buddha, meditating, thinking, or just being.  All of which are ways that I deal with circumstances, people, and events in my life.  

 

2013 was a profound year of growing and learning for me.  I have been able to let go of many small pieces of baggage I have held for years.  I look forward to what 2014 will bring to me.  I think back on many events in my entire life.  I think what a journey.  Or coincidence?  

 

You are BEAUTIFUL

You are LOVED

You are WORTHY

You are NOT alone.

 

May Peace, Love, and Compassion be with you.  And always from you.

 

-Chaplain Royal