Feeding the Soul, Part Deux

Now back to our regularly schedued programming...

As I was saying in the previous post, I think the spirited part of our soul is probably the most significant aspect to me because I think it is about our emotional heart (sorry Mr. Plato..I'm taking spirited maybe a bit more emotional than you intended?)  I get the whole striving to be a balanced person thing, but I find when I have focused my efforts and fill my "emotional heart"....I feed my soul.   It is usually the (seemingly) small or simple gestures can sometimes make the most emotional impact, and when a person's motivation is honest and pure, you know you've done a really good thing and it just feels "true."**  Although you should also remember that it is very important to take care and nurture your self as well as others.   Not in a selfish, egotistical way but rather making yourself strong (emotionally) so you can be a "rock" for others who are in need of your strength and support.

**When I talk about helping others, I don't necessarily mean like actually physically helping them or maybe giving or donating money, though this can be what is needed and what you might provide.  Sometimes little things like just randomly calling or texting someone to say "hi" or dropping off a plate of cookies or whatever is the best medicine for a sick day. 

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I really like the song "Imagine" by John Lennon.  It is playing on my radio right now.  That man wrote some brilliant songs (Paul McCartney too.)  I sometimes get emotional when I hear "Imagine" because it makes me feel like there is hope for this world and that you are not alone. The concept that there is always hope is important to me.  I will listen to this song and, while I know he is making a politcal statement, I focus on the line

"Imagine all the people, Living life in peace"

I think this is what most people on this planet really want....to live their regular, everyday lives in peace and happiness.  It is hard, at times, to see the good in each day because of the craziness in the world. It is hard, at times, to give to others when you are tired after taking care of the everyday tasks and responsibilities necessary to live. It is hard, at times, to remember to take time out to nurture relationships important to you (spouse, kids, family, friends, God, etc etc etc).  But it is so worth it to make the sacrifice...and find satisfaction for the soul.

Now it's time to make some REAL chicken soup!