Small Beautiful Moments

There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.

Mandy Hale

A young man turns in his father for potential violence. Some think the father is a seditionist, others believe he is a patriot. Both sides are certain of their assessment. Meanwhile, once we pick a side we seem predisposed to demonize those we disagree with and idealize the folks whose beliefs align with ours. Nothing is more un-Jesus than this lack of respect and dignity for all.

We live in confusing times. Violent times. Frightening times.

What can we do? Is this suffering beyond our capacity to change?

I think not. Start small. Make life beautiful for others. My friend Julie regularly drops off books for my granddaughter Norah. These gifts make Norah’s day beautiful. And I love them too!

My neighbors have broken all the post-Christmas rules and kept their outdoor Christmas lights up. When I sit in my office at night, zooming away, I can look up and see the beauty of my neighbor’s extravagant light show. It is beautiful.

Someone we love is in hospice far away - it seems as if there is not much we can do. But we managed to order some beautiful stamps and we sent she and her partner a note. I hope it feels like one tiny beautiful moment in a painful, grievous day.

Small. Beautiful. Do it for others!