Friday, May 8, 2009

So, what mundane activities can actually become purposeful? Practically everything. One thing I really don't like to do much is grocery shopping. But, there is a wealth of opportunities to give purpose to this seemingly boring and repetitive activity. Look for someone to say "hello" to. Smile, even though you might feel awkward. Open your eyes to the wealth of choices and products we so take for granted. Offer a prayer of thanks for a country where we are free to choose; no one chooses for us. Tell the cashier she or he is doing great. Let someone get in front of you in line. Compliment someone on their work or their appearance. When you get home, and you've moved the same stuff from shelf to carriage to conveyor belt to carriage to car to house to fridge or pantry or cupboard: look at your shelves, your refrigerator, your freezer. Take it in. Thank God you have food. Thank God for resources to buy food. Thank God for abundance. Pray for those who are hungry right now. Pray for those who are in prison eating putrid or rotten scraps. Pray for those who have nothing. Let it sink in. See grocery shopping for what it is: a blessing.

No comments:

Post a Comment