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Feathers
on the Wind Those whose primary problem is the hunger to be holy, the ravishing appetite to be godlike, have the ability to see the real size of life's problems. Because they are borne through life by the Spirit of God, they remain light as a feather even when their problems seem heavy. A simple exercise might help in keeping that lighthearted perspective. When a flat tire makes you late for an appointment, instead of becoming angry you can pray this mini-prayer: "So what! What does being late have to do with my real concern today?" Even in its simple form, that midget prayer, "So What!" is a powerful deflator of those problems that cause our blood pressure to soar and our heads to ache. The next time your computer goes down, a birthday party flops or an August rainstorm ruins your picnic, just chant your "So what" prayer. Pause for a second and place the moment's disaster within the framework of your life's greatest concern: being godlike. You may find that what first appeared as a disaster is really a gift-opportunity to reinforce your reliance on the Holy Wind. Besides, if your new mini-prayer "So what" can become a habit, you may find that you are not among the over 200,000 Americans who on an average day visit a doctor, complaining of a headache. Edward Hayes |
There was once a king
sitting on his throne....It pleased the king to raise a small feather
from the ground and he commanded it to fly. The feather flew, not
because of anything in itself but because the air bore it along. Thus I
am a... Feather on the Breath of God.