“It is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelet in the pan for the love of God." ~ Brother Lawrence 

This reminds me of Mother Teresa's statement, "Not all of us can do great things, but we can all do small things with great love," 

and the Zen Proverb, 

"Before enlightenment, chop wood carry water; after enlightenment, chop wood carry water."

Every day we do many seemingly routine things. We may copy papers, brush a child’s hair, serve a customer, scoop a cat’s litter box, mail a package, make coffee for a spouse, attend a meeting, vacuum a carpet, move boxes, or type a memo for an employer.

We can do much of it on autopilot, perhaps even complaining or cursing. Or, we can do it all mindfully, with love, joy, and reverence. In a spirit of service, with tenderness for ourselves and others.

Today, as best we can, let's lift our minds and hearts to a level at which everything is sacred, everything is miraculous, we are grateful to be alive, and we are excited to experience all that this day brings.

With praise,
Charlene

PS - To help us shift into such a state, let's each recall a time when we felt tremendously grateful. Perhaps it was avoiding a car accident, landing after a turbulent flight, getting good news after a medical test, finding a child who had wandered off in a store... You get the idea. 

THE NINTH GIFT IS REVERENCE: May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle of all creation. - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth