 Spiritual: September 18, 2013 Issue [#5896] |
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This week: Writing a Letter to Your Younger Self Edited by: SophyBells  
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Hi, I'm SophyBells ~ your editor for this edition of the Spiritual Newsletter.
The Rev. Scotty McLennan, author of the book Finding Your Religion, compares humanity's innate need for spiritual searching to climbing a mountain. In his view, we are all endeavoring to climb the same figurative mountain in our search for the divine, we just may take different ways to get there. In other words, there is one "God," but many paths. I honor whatever path or paths you have chosen to climb that mountain in your quest for the Sacred.  |
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A Letter to Your 10 Year Old Self
There's a great web site called SoulPancake that I visit often for ideas for working with various spiritual groups I help facilitate. What IS SoulPancake? From the website: "SoulPancake develops thought-provoking content and creative engagement opportunities that encourage people to explore what it means to be human. Founded in 2008 by actor Rainn Wilson (of NBC’s The Office), SoulPancake is fast-becoming a leading catalyst for interactions around Life’s Big Questions—topics such as art, philosophy, creativity, and spirituality. SoulPancake spans multiple distribution channels, from web to print to video to live events."
In addition to a book called Soul Pancake: Chew on Life's Big Questions ...
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... they have an "Activities" page where you can interact with others on specific projects, as well as a YouTube channel with hundreds of thought provoking videos you can watch for your own enjoyment and spiritual edification, or you can share with groups as a discussion starter. I used this one recently, and it brought up some really profound responses from the members of the group I was working with. And since it involves writing, I decided to share it with you all! 
Here is what I would write to 10 year old Sophy:
Dear Sophy,
I think of you often - or me, that is, at 10 years old. You are happy, confident, funny, smart, and courageous, and even though you feel left out of a lot of things because you are the youngest, and your siblings don't want you hanging around them all of the time - by the time you are my age they will be your peers, and you will be especially close to your sister.
You have some hard times ahead of you - I won't spell them out in this letter because you should experience them as they come, like I did. And I'm not telling you this to worry you - everyone has tough patches in their life and you will be no exception. When they come, there will be times you will wonder if it's all worth it, and if you shouldn't just give up and let go. I'm here to tell you that in the end it will most definitely be worth it. So hang in there, and in the darkest nights of your soul, pull out this letter and remember, it will get better, easier.
In the meantime, if I could get you to do just one thing after reading this letter, it would be this: Don't be so impatient to grow up. Enjoy being a kid. You will spend the large majority of your life as an adult, but just a brief whisper of time as a child. So enjoy being 10, and 11, and 12, and 13 ... live every day to its fullest, and don't be longing for something else in your future. Enjoy the days you are living now, and live them to the fullest. Run around the block, do cartwheels just because you feel like it, go to baseball games with Dad and shopping with Mom, and maybe don't be so bossy all of the time. People like you just fine, you don't need to orchestrate all of your interactions.  Have fun, and be a kid. It won't last forever, though I know it seems like that now - but it won't. And when you get to be my age, you will long for those golden days of your childhood.
That's all for now - I hope this helps and gives you some excitement and hope for your future, which is full of many bright blessings. Oh, and when you are 25, keep your eyes out for someone named Bob.
xoxoxoxoxo
What would you write to your 10 your old self now, at whatever age you are? Would you offer words of encouragement, or warn them about an upcoming challenge? Write that letter to your 10 year old self, create a static item, and share it with me - I'll feature it next month.
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Now for some comments about my last newsletter "Spiritual Newsletter (August 21, 2013)" about living life to the fullest EVERY day:
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Thank you for all of your wrok to create this news letter. I appreciate the reminder about living life to my fullest potential and to the fullest with honor and grace. I'll have to write more.
Writing.com is awesome. I'm enjoying all of the features and function of this wonderful website and all of the wonderful writers.
So glad you found WDC and are enjoying the site - write on!
    
From Quick-Quill 
As you read this entry you will see that while there are always things you might have done better, words hastily spoken, but when you honestly can say the next step is worth the taking, the ones you leave behind will not grieve as heavily. I wrote this three years ago. My father is 84 and still cancer free. While he loves his family I think he and mom both are just waiting for the call to go home. I will miss them, but if I were given the choice to go to heaven or stay, there wouldn't be a hesitation. I love my family and I know they would miss me. As the song says, "This world is not my home, I'm just a passin' through".
Thanks for sharing your item, and for your words. Glad to hear about your father's cancer remission, but understand what you mean about their advanced age and the precious and difficult life that entails. Blessings.
From bonzo1964
I never want to be on my deathbed and have to say "I'm sorry" to my loved ones because I did something to them that hurt them deeply. This happened to me, and hearing 'I'm sorry" on a deathbed confession is not enough. But I have learned at the age of 66, to forgive the past and let it go because it only robs us of today and the joy's of life and we rob ourselves of much love and joy in life. I learned that God is always loving, kind, forgiving, and gentle with his creations. I have learned to love completely, never miss an opportunity to say "I love you", and to not be ashamed of the tears that fall so freely as the forgiveness heals the wounds and leaves only scars. I always taught this to others, but now I find it works for me as well! I always pray for others. It is necessary for us to pray for ourselves as well and receive the blessings of a loving Father. I love these spiritual newsletters and love responding because the Love of God is free and I want to tell as many as I can that He is REAL! And He Loves us completely & without reservation! Try it today and feel the joy of God fill your heart and mind and let His comfort fill you. I will pray for your husband and you and I know God will bring him through all the trials that face you both. May God richly bless you.
Bonnie
Thank you for your kind words, and for sharing from your life lessons. Forgive everything, said Morrie (of Tuesdays with Morrie). I couldn't agree more.
From SweetMorningDew 
Hi. Thanks for sharing and reminding us the importance of life. Yes, we have to live our life to the fullest. This is very inspirational. I love it! It reminds all of us the profound meaning of existence. Write on!
Thank you so much!
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You have my prayer.
Thank you kindly.
From shepherd46
Live Like you Were Dying is wonderful and quite an eye-opener. Indeed, we should all live as if we were dying--because we are. Well done!
Exactly right - we are dying from the moment we are born, so we need to embrace each precious moment.
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