Soul Food Sisters

There is nothing so heart-warming, so soul-soothing, then to spend time with people who truly love and care for you; and who allow you to love and care for them. To just be in their midst is like being wrapped in a warm blanket, and know that all is well. The breaking of bread (in our case, dipped in a garlic-infused olive oil) and the sharing of one's heart, thoughts and opinions - even if they are diametrically opposed - is the essence of meaningful relationships. It is here that I am safe to be me. 

I watch and listen to my friends, four very different women, who are so strong, so loving, so smart and so much a part of my life. We may not see each other for weeks or even months at a time, but when we do gather, it is just as if we picked up were we left off. The thread of conversation never really breaks, it just unwinds a bit more with each gathering. 

For too long, I have allowed my work, my striving to "be" something, detract me from my purpose - to "be" a friend, a confidante, a daughter and a sister. To be a child of God. 

I read once that loneliness is a disconnect from God, and to trust in Him is to reconnect. His plans do not pass me by - I merely circumvent them with my willfulness. I know that God speaks through people, and believe the expression of His love is through the love we have for one another. It is in the relationship that I have with Him where I can open myself to receive the love and care of others. More importantly, the love that I receive feeds my soul - it is then that I am whole.

Seven Figures of Separation

Now I understand why there should be a separation of Church and State. Why is it that people feel they need to mix prayer with politics? I'm not talking about an invocation before a meeting - Lord knows we all need divine inspiration on a daily basis. 

Our founding fathers looked to the God of their understanding to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice and promote the general Welfare, so I'm all for bringing God to the table. Only, let's keep Him in our hearts and minds and not in the minutes. No, I'm talking about people who talk Christ but walk corporate. It's sort of like rubbing your belly and patting your head - you start out OK, but eventually one hand begins moving in the same direction as the other. 

My hypocrisy meter starts going off when the talk turns to dark angels of destruction and praying for souls when the subject involves anything over $5. And when the conversation turns to seven-figures - well, you get the picture. It would seem that politics is not limited only to politicians.

It's About Time

It's been a while since my last post - quite a while. But I was concerned about those nasty little buggers that were taking my posts WAAAAAAY to much to heart.

Stop internalizing everything - it's not always about you!

Anyway, I am back, and looking forward to giving you more insight about my encounters along this journey.

Til then, M.