Adapt or ... Well just adapt!

Today we spent the day with wonderful friends who have emigrated to distant shores but visiting with them was like the first time we got together socially. The difference is several years and a house full of kids but what was fascinating to see was the ease with which the children adapted to each other and how they integrated into each other's company with hardly a care or concern. I think we can learn so much from children in the way they tackle rather complicated tasks such as who uses the boogie board, sharing the chips and playing bocce in turns.  As adults we often find it extremely difficult to manage relationships because we have issues or because it's "complicated" but actually the answer lies less in the worrying about our own insecurities and more in the getting on with life.  This notion is not as difficult as we think and can easily be achieved with the right attitude in place.  For example I heard of wonderful social Projects being conducted in the small town of Kynsna and dedicated citizens trying to make a difference and succeeding.  My challenge is to follow this example and to get involved instead of hesitating or fearing  the possibility of getting hurt or being embarrassed.  We can surely dig a little into our soul  this festive season and in so doing grow our own lives.  Basic qualities like cooperation, patience, self control, gentleness and kindness are all easier to exercise when we put them right into practice. Lives are touched and society will grow which can only take our country further and beyond. I am convinced that we should start immediately and not tarry too long so that we end up missing the pleasure that God bestows on people far and wide.  Love living life and fill your day with praise, people you love and an open heart.