Category: Stumble Upon

Just stopping for a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread

Catholic Lector book
Do a reading or proclaim God’s Holy word – is there a difference in the way it sounds to others?

 

Ever run an errand and return with a profound sense of gratitude for something you thought was unappreciated?

A cursory greeting led to an extended visit in the grocery store aisle.

What started as, ‘Didn’t realize you lived nearby’, ended with a humbling realization that someone noticed.

Not growing up in the Catholic Church (converted in 1999 at 40), the approach to becoming a Lector (reader) had no boundaries. Most Lectors read in a monotone, uninspired voice – probably passed down as tradition.

It didn’t (and still doesn’t) feel right.

Joanne (retired) notices. And is very grateful someone in our congregation isn’t hemmed in by what everyone else does.

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Five midlife reasons to love Disneyland – one themed reason on each blog

Disney's Grand Californian Housekeeping note
Drink in every moment. We know this. And we’re busy too.

 

Five midlife reasons to love Disneyland – one themed reason on each blog:

3. The trip began yesterday, Easter Sunday – the most important day in the history of the world (spirit)

How cool is it to start the week with such a spiritual coincidence?

Easy to dismiss the seemingly insignificant timing.

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And, humbly, it was powerful

Calgary, Alberta from the air in Winter
On a plane, in a line, with friends, doesn’t matter, just ask…

 

Ask someone to tell you something spiritual in a random conversation and see how they react.

Just tried it and got nothing.

Totally surprised.

So it was an opportunity to demonstrate what it would look like if the roles were reversed.

And, humbly, it was powerful.

What is the meaning of life?

Most people do not have a ready, concise, and convincing answer. But some do.

Do you?

What if we did?

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Three small reasons prompted a small change – a metaphor for life

jeff noel
First paid haircut in 30 years. Prior to that Cheryl cut it.

 

Three things prompted a paid haircut, in chronological order:

  1. Assigned to provide two keynote speeches for a global hair cut franchise
  2. Wanted to see if a brief break from this chore would benefit Cheryl
  3. It was scary because it had been done consistently by the same person for 30 years

The avatar photo was a random coincidence because the photo was taken so that when the next person asked how would you like your hair cut, we could simply use the photo to say, “Like this”.

Been getting a haircut at the establishment ever since – five years and counting.

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