With the onset of the monsoon season in Singapore, it has been raining regularly for prolonged periods of time each day, be it in the morning, afternoon or night, with some respite.
Today is glorious though as the morning sun broke through and white clouds came out to sketch the blue sky under the sway and direction of the wind.
Take a break from your mobile devices, and let the wonder and force of nature captivate your heart and soul afresh to remind you of your Creator and His creation as well as that you are creative, having been made in His image and likeness.
Here are some snippets of this glorious day for your refreshing.
Are you experiencing sunshine in your life today? If not, here are some ideas for you to try out:
1. Get Physical
Disengage from your mobile phones, tablets or computer. Do some physical exercises such as household chores, go cycling, go fishing, take a walk, walk your dog, play with your cat, or go for a swim.
If you are feeling unwell, then listen to your body and get some well needed nourishment and rest.
2. Meet Someone
Plan a date with a friend or loved one for a meal or outing. Hey, even Anti-social Club members gotta meet up somehow to do their thing and validate themselves as a bona fide member.
Not everyone will bite you; they are kindred folks out there who would care for you genuinely. Good friends might be hard to come by, but you need to step out to initiate and explore with due diligence and build up trust from there. All said and done, even the best of friends might fail you.
If you were to ask me, I would say to you more truly than Levi's '"Quality never go out of style" that Jesus is the truest friend you can ever have. Yes, you can meet Jesus in silence and solitude right where you are besides going to church and cell meeting.
3. Read a Book
Reading is hard work is this era of instant gratification and social-media dopamine fixes. As you slow down and allow the writer to unravel his story, you will gather insights and inspiration to apply them in your own life and hold your head above the water.
Watching a movie might work as well as you pay attention to the background story. For example, where amidst all the fighting and killing, the estranged daughter of an FBI agent begins to see at the climax of the movie that his father truly loves her as he is willing to exchange his life for hers even after she had disassociated from him upon learning of his killing spree to get the job done.
Have a nice day with lots of sunshine!!
Thank you for reading Daily Refreshing.
