Out of Three Suitcases: Life lessons unpacked Today I think of the blog title ... Life Lessons. Yes, an ongoing life lesson that the whole world shares with me. None ...no not one of us have experienced what some say will be the new normal. Families are hunkering, singles are sheltering in a physical sense. Thank GOD for our technology. If this conundrum had hit us prior to innovations in staying connected, this time would be much different. In specific way, this time reminds me of the times following 9-11... in that our world in America morphed drastically with travel and searching for the “how and why” of what had happened. Yet, in other ways, this is an exercise that is good for me in recalling how we survive without many of the daily conveniences which seem like luxuries now. The attitude of being grateful is more in the forefront of my mind and the yearning… Yes, actual yearning to reach out to those that I hadn’t taken action due to my busyness... my “now eyes” opening to the self-importance of this attitude... Too busy ... so busy... don’t have time... Isn’t it humorous how GOD allows these life lessons to be beautifully orchestrated to nurture and bring to the forefront essential thoughts that allow us to be made new, once more? So, what do I do with this new awakening? Or more importantly, how do I stop and listen to HIS still quiet spiritual voice to shape me into what HE would have me to be? Out of my control. For sure. HE is in control and I will await HIS direction, as I wait and listen. I will be praying HE will kindly and tenderly move me to make the correct choices. What remains for sure, is that this season will certainly pass and the lessons that have come with it will be either applied or soon forgotten. I am choosing to apply them in my world. Another life lesson unpacked and knowing that this is just the beginning. Karen ~