During the days of VHS and recording shows from the TV to watch later and as many times as you wanted later, I recorded the mini series Anne of Green Gables. I didn’t know what it was, not having read the books by L.M. Montgomery or heard about the storyline before. So when I watched the tale of the orphan girl taken in by an older pair of siblings who wanted a hand around their farm, it was a fresh unfolding that grew to become a beloved treasure in the box of VHS tapes. I loved Anne as do many people who come across the books, movies, and now perhaps with the Netflix series that lays a harder edge on the original presentation; to use her words, I’d say she felt like a kindred spirit. I made all of my friends watch this because it was an absolute favorite and the lovely one (Jess) that’s still hanging around and writing these blogs with me, can attest to that fact. The recording from the early 80s is my inspiration for today, because there were two quotes that I first heard there that have stayed with me all these years:
1.Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it… yet.
2.The Truth Will Set You Free.
Number 1 – I like having always been drawn to silver linings and optimism which is a part of my personality I’m forever grateful about, especially given the turns life can take. Number 2 – has been on my mind a lot the last few weeks. It’s traced back to the Bible. I’ll add that to the end of this post where you can take a look and let it be for yourself whatever it is or is not. I believe the indication in the Bible is pointing beyond what I’m aiming to share with you today.
For this day, I’m looking at truth through the reflection of others. Connecting with others however you can now and allowing them to be a sounding board for your thoughts is a marvelous gift. Being able to mull over ideas and plans with a supportive person can be very helpful! It’s possible to believe something to be true and not to see it otherwise until it’s said out loud – how many times and to which people can all shift the understanding. You don’t have to have everything figured out on your own or know your mind before you speak. It’s good to give space to explore yourself through others, while maintaining a healthy sense of where you begin and they end. Truth can blossom and change through connection.
John 8:31-32
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Presence and Positivity 