harmonious balance

The only thing I love more than being affected, is affecting others.
It comes down to sharing our stories, our gifts, our blessings and our challenges.
Listening to others, learning and growing.
Doing your best and then simply letting go.

peace & God bless
tom j deters

Contact: tomjdeters@gmail.com

permalink Sunday Morning Message - “Family” Good morning, First off let me apologize for being absent the last 2 Sundays & the late message today. Two weekends ago it was my birthday. Last week was Easter & this weekend was my wife’s b-day party & fundraiser. Each weekend I wanted to get to the message, but felt busy & a little stressed trying to fit everything in. Like everyone I have expectations of myself, a to-do list & I like being able to complete all my tasks. Of course getting things done has never been my problem. Balance is what I search for & I know it is the toughest goal to achieve. So, at the end of the day I had to accept that there may be a Sunday or two that I miss. When any of us are tested, it is never easy, but what we learn can benefit it from that day forth. And that is exactly what happened to me. I am always trying to get everything done, organized & ready. Then I fit in everything else, usually getting tired or stressed to achieve the latter. But the past few weekends have been filled with family time – which I have thoroughly loved. I wanted to be present & not wondering when I would get this or that done. To just be in the moment & truly enjoy each moment that was special – no matter what the cost. That was my lesson. There was no cost, except to me. Thinking I didn’t get this done, or could’ve worked on that longer or “should’ve” got the message out, etc. It was so peaceful to me to simply “let go” & enjoy the moments that I had been blessed with. My birthday was 3 days long with cool moments & people along the way. Easter was a great family day & this past weekend was an amazing time for my wife, family & so many other family members & friends. How could I not completely commit to what was offered around me to enjoy & then have as amazing memories to recall whenever I wanted to. So, as I am always trying to affect people, learn life lessons & share, to consistently work on my perspective, balance & how I walk my path, I want to be example of how we can try to do so much that we end up truly missing the amazing little moments that we will never get back if we miss them the first time. So take it from me; if you have a to-do list & the conflict with achieving that list is a family moment do what I did & jump in full force & know that when all is said & done you will be glad you enjoyed the time you did & that to-do list will always be there, unfinished… & that is OK! J - tjd  

Sunday Morning Message - “Family”

Good morning,

First off let me apologize for being absent the last 2 Sundays & the late message today. Two weekends ago it was my birthday. Last week was Easter & this weekend was my wife’s b-day party & fundraiser. Each weekend I wanted to get to the message, but felt busy & a little stressed trying to fit everything in. Like everyone I have expectations of myself, a to-do list & I like being able to complete all my tasks. Of course getting things done has never been my problem. Balance is what I search for & I know it is the toughest goal to achieve. So, at the end of the day I had to accept that there may be a Sunday or two that I miss. When any of us are tested, it is never easy, but what we learn can benefit it from that day forth. And that is exactly what happened to me. I am always trying to get everything done, organized & ready. Then I fit in everything else, usually getting tired or stressed to achieve the latter. But the past few weekends have been filled with family time – which I have thoroughly loved. I wanted to be present & not wondering when I would get this or that done. To just be in the moment & truly enjoy each moment that was special – no matter what the cost. That was my lesson. There was no cost, except to me. Thinking I didn’t get this done, or could’ve worked on that longer or “should’ve” got the message out, etc. It was so peaceful to me to simply “let go” & enjoy the moments that I had been blessed with. My birthday was 3 days long with cool moments & people along the way. Easter was a great family day & this past weekend was an amazing time for my wife, family & so many other family members & friends. How could I not completely commit to what was offered around me to enjoy & then have as amazing memories to recall whenever I wanted to.

So, as I am always trying to affect people, learn life lessons & share, to consistently work on my perspective, balance & how I walk my path, I want to be example of how we can try to do so much that we end up truly missing the amazing little moments that we will never get back if we miss them the first time. So take it from me; if you have a to-do list & the conflict with achieving that list is a family moment do what I did & jump in full force & know that when all is said & done you will be glad you enjoyed the time you did & that to-do list will always be there, unfinished… & that is OK! J

- tjd

 

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