FILLING YOUR HEART WITH LOVE

Good Morning!  I know you are thinking exactly what I am.  When is this rain ever going to stop.  Hopefully tomorrow when my twins graduate high school!  Yes, quite a milestone.  Looking forward to a beautiful day and most definitely a one time thing.  Graduating high school is so important.  It is a true ending and beginning all at the same time.  I remember when my other son graduated and it too was a wonderful milestone for him and all his friends.

When all these kids move on to college and then to their dream jobs (we all hope), my hope is that they don't just work to make money and buy things.  In the beginning it certainly is fun to have money and be able to buy whatever it is you want but after a while, how many things do you need?  How many shirts?  How many pairs of shoes?  How many lattes will be consumed? 

My hope for my children is that they also find joy in themselves and giving to others.  Today's quote, "Instead of filling a void with things - fill your heart with love and compassion and share it with others."  That goes for all of us.  How many of us shop and buy things because we think this will "fill us up."  Of course it is fun to have something new, to buy something to enhance your home, to go out to a nice dinner BUT - don't do this to make yourself happy.  It won't. 

When you fill yourself with self love and compassion that need to constantly shop and buy will cease.  When you are kind to a friend in need.  When you do something nice for someone.  When you compliment someone or go out of your way for someone, that hole in your heart suddenly fills up.  There is no better feeling.  Stay out of the stores and enter your heart.  What a difference you will make in yourself and everyone you come across!  Have a wonderful Tuesday all!~Love, Amy