It is so comforting to know that we are not alone in this life. The influences of the adversary are seen on every side. I hesitate to look at any magazine, see any trailer for any movie, look at the covers of books, listen to the nightly news, let alone the soaps on television, I see him everywhere.
Since we can see his influence everywhere, we must conclude that he is striving to influence everyone in some way or another. Today, at work, I found myself sort of like in a mist. I would assume that I followed his lead to NOT influence others. I was not happy. I was not depressed. I was just going through the motions of my responsibilities at work. I knew what I had to do and went about doing it.
When I answered the phone, or when I greeted some of my coworkers, I just said, "Hi" and all those things we usually say. Then I realized I was a zombie. Anyone can go through a day of work or a day of play or any day being a zombie. We are programmed to do the same thing every day. It is easy to be a zombie and just do what is required of us. When I looked at myself, most of the day was gone, my co workers had left, and I felt I had missed the opportunity of uplifting them, smiling at them, and being joyful in their presence.
When I thought about my zombie-ness, or my zombie-ity, I realized I had failed. I have many blessings. I have much to be grateful for and I should never be a zombie. I felt that sweet spirit, the SSV touch my mind and criticize me a tiny bit. I was chastened that I had the responsibility of being not a zombie, but a loving, caring, outgoing, gregarious person to greet everyone, enlighten their day, and find and show hope in my future.
That still small voice is there to help us, but unfortunately, it lies dormant when we do not feed it, listen to it, and remember it. It will help us as much as we let it. Tomorrow will be better for I will strive to listen to that SSV, which is building a home in my mind, and I need to listen to It's whispers.
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