Stop the clock!

It is good to "chill out", "take a break", "smell the roses" because it gives us an opportunity to re-energise ourselves. The question really I like to ask myself and you too is"What do we do with all our energy?" What do we do to exhaust its supply? What occupies our days? Of course, the bills need to be paid, the food has to be there to be cooked etc but are the bills too big... the food too rich? If that is the case, obviously we will be burning ourselves out in order to be debt- free. On the other hand, if we live simply, needing very little to be satisfied, then we have tons to give to others... our time, our love, our presence in their lives. I meet some poor families, mostly large ones, who, inspite of their struggles, care tremendously for each other; sharing the little they have; are extremely sensitive to the other's needs; do not demand anything and exhibit wonderful selflessness. I thank God for this experience of meeting such caring souls. God speaks loudly to me in the poor. I have much to learn from them and have very little to give in return.