Here and Now

At times there is a feeling in my soul that resonates with the smile on my face. It's as if moments of life collide with the change of seasons. Have you ever wondered why you live through certain situations? Reasons might not be obvious to the naked eye at the exact time...but within the change of seasons the past circumstances collide with life and you clearly are hearing yourself saying....this is why I lived through that particular situation. Believe it or not...I have recently found myself in a complex situation that I experienced a few years back. I learned from those mistakes....and gained clarity on who I was. Life, Love, and Latte....was definitely created in memory of my precious friend, Odessa. She inspired me on so many levels to search deep within my soul to accomplish who I was and live for each moment. She constantly was encouraging me to embrace the here and now opportunities of life. She always wanted me to strive for more....and always showed me how to create my life to shine with purpose. Each day I live I recall situations and circumstances that she would encourage my spirit to embrace. She knew that God within me could accomplish great things...I am not so sure that I ever truly grasped this until recently. The Latte....is absolutely my favorite coffee...especially when it is fixed to perfection...and handed to me with a smile. The Love....well this isn't so much about a romantic love....as it is a brotherly love. Embracing those around you with a love that flows from the Father. Love is a process that teaches you how to live life. The Life....well if you have your latte and you have love surrounding you....than you have a life worth living. Inspiration is methodically thought through to the essence of it's core...I have been inspired...not only by someone who knew how to live life....but by striving to live life. When I say this....life is about touching the souls around you...going the extra mile....putting a smile on someone else's face...that's what it's about. If you genuinely can embrace those moments in life and feel yourself living....than you know you have accomplished great things for the Lord. In recent months, I have felt those shining moments around me....just by simply grasping here and now opportunities...not questioning or even reasoning out my actions...but simply believing that I can strive for more and accomplish great things for His kingdom. Tonight...I was able to grasp another opportunity...one that I may not understand, nor ever fully grasp....but to since the mystery of living through the circumstance, is truly an honor. So as the moments of life collide with the change of seasons...embrace the opportunities...for the blessings are found within the soul that resonates through your smile.