Time out

Remember when "time out" was when the umpire called for a break?Then maybeyou're as old as I am. The little blue chair, off to the side in mydaughter's family room, is the "time out" spot. She has used it on only afew occasions. Her 2 1/2 year old quickly connected sitting there withdisciplinary action.

Last winter my husband I and I rented a condo on our vacation. I saw thepictures in the bedroom, but it wasn't until we had been there several daysthat I really looked at them, while resting, and simply being still. Interesting, I thought, how you have to get quiet to really see.

Same with snorkeling. We don't do much of it anymore, but our family usedto. It is so quiet under the surface of the water. And if you stay still,and hover over a reef, it is amazing and wonderful what comes out and whatyou notice.

Likewise with the Word. The Bible says, "Be still." I add, "and look atwhat you see with your spiritual eyes, the eyes of your soul."

For sure I need to discipline myself. Sitting still, looking, seeing,doesn't come too naturally for me. I enjoy being on the move. However,setting aside just ten minutes, and putting my own self in "time out," isbound to make a difference.

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Contributed by Sally I. Kennedyboca7565@bellsouth.net
Author of "52 Little Parables from Ireland" Creation House Press