Optimist

by Craig F. Harrison
2 mins read
Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking of a quote a friend sent yesterday.  It says, “OPTIMIST: someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it’s a cha-cha”. That really made me smile!

We must strive to be OPTIMISTS during this time to see the LIGHT.  That is what the ADVENT season is all about.  Maybe you feel like me; you feel you move forward and then you get knocked back a few steps.  We must pick ourselves up, TRUST in Jesus, and maybe instead of complaining, we just need to DANCE.

Every once in a while, if I was having a bad day, my mother would turn on music in the kitchen and grab my arms and we would dance.  And before long, I forgot what I was upset about.  I think today I’m going to have to start dancing.  Have a blessed day, put a smile on your face and be an OPTIMIST.  We can all make this a better world…by allowing the Holy Spirit to make a hearts dance with JOY.

Though my mother has passed, I think I hear her… “Come on, Craig, let’s dance.”

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4 comments

Marta E. Chipres (formally Escobar) December 7, 2021 - 4:04 am

Buon Giorno,
Love your message interweaved with your mother’s dance story. Forcing ourselves to do anything positive, walking, meditating, praying, gardening, reading, cleaning, all while listening to MUSIC will lift our spirits. My top music choices include: Alan Jackson (I’ll Go On Loving You), John Michael (I Swear), Bochelli (Cuando Me Enamoro & When I Fall in Love).
Feeling loved while dancing is medicinal.
Thank you for your great post!

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Joanne Morales December 7, 2021 - 4:34 am

Good Morning Padre
Praying you cha cha all day 🙏🏼✌🏼

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Mary Tinoco December 7, 2021 - 6:47 am

Good Morning Father Craig, thank you for your message today. My mom use to do that too. She loved to sing also, and with eight kids you know that wasn’t easy . I think I Eill start dancing too . Have a Blessed Day ♥️🙏🙏

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Denise Eyherabide December 7, 2021 - 7:00 am

Did you call in your reservation for the Basque Club’s Christmas party this Sunday since you are an Honorary member? Last day for reservation is Wednesday! I’ll be going through another surgery tomorrow! Please say a few prayers for me! Amen and GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

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