Brick #1: Appreciation

We now ask you to begin looking at the 'bricks' in your life (better late then never).

That being, those aspects of living that help you to stay on the path that you are pursuing. For example, we recommend this first brick, the call to appreciation, especially of the life that each of us have.

So then, to help you as you consider this, ponder the words shared above, below and within the images shared. Like this insight from a couple of thousand years ago, by Marcus Aurelius . . . “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, and to love.”

And yes, wouldn't those type of words each morning, be a great way to start our day? Next up, to build upon that base of appreciation, is the challenge to build upon that. So then, have you taken some time to review the people, the things, and all that

you have done in your life so far? Hopefully in that review, you will remember numerous things to be appreciative for.

That then is the key. There is a good chance that if we all take the time to reflect, we can find those aspects in each of our lives. So please, make the time, look back and look around. We live in an amazing country - yes with numerous challenges to work through, but with so many great people to learn from and to appreciate. We should appreciate the opportunities we have, the diversity around us, and challenge that what we don't like - we can work to change. Which links well to this:

”Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, and be thankful.”

Colossians 3:15