Moments can be collected abundantly only if we are
attentive. Those lovely moments that we have can be just passing away
unappreciated whenever we don’t keep watch. It is especially pretty difficult
for us to be ‘attentive’ during hard times. That’s because we tend to focus on
the difficult sides of our lives and becomes clouded thus to see the bigger
picture. We could miss or overlook such saving occasions provided by the Merciful
One when we fail to be attentive. And honestly, it’s not so easy to be
attentive these days with so many distractions and cares that swarm us. We need
to slow down our lives. We need to deliberately retreat ourselves to the solitary
place and pray.
Couple days ago my friends and I had a very heart-warming
conversation about what is your most influencing thought which you have. That
was very beautiful as we exchange ideas and thoughts. And I couldn’t help but
to share what I read from Mother Gavrilia on everything is sent by God, thus
keep saying Yes to God. As we are being attentive toward each other, I feel
that we are so overjoyed with the reflection on the love of God and how He is
everywhere present.
Really, it is essential for us to be mindful and attentive
in any encounter which we have. The
powerful and sanctifying prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God have mercy
on me” help us to remain focus and attentive to God.
