Beautiful Children of God

I met my friends today. They come to Cha-am to help out and celebrate a wedding of another friend which will be arranged tomorrow.

One thing that I won't forget about today is the feeling of peace and happiness to be around them. They are so beautiful in their own way, each one contains a little light that is unique to herself. As time has gone by and we all have grown older, we seem to have discovered our own pathway that leads to more happiness in life, one that is not just superficial and temporary pleasure. I really enjoy being surrounded by my friends. It reminds me of the truth that we are all ordinary people, making mistakes and doing stupid along the way, yet we are all special and beautiful children of God. Hope, love, and light will always exist somewhere within us.

I'm so glad that today the little room that I rent has the honour to welcome and serve my friends. I won't forget the warm feeling of seeing two of them asleep like babies on my bed, and one working deligently on my desk, yet still care to share the profound experience she had in her life with me.

Tomorrow, I won't go to the wedding with them because I choose to go to a retreat to reflect on a matter that is important to me. I'm excited that I'm about to have a real quiet time with God. But no matter what, I'm glad that today I was with my friends. It reminds me of another truth that I remember about life: solitude is good for the soul, but sharing love with others is also good for the soul too. That is why God has given us two commandments, love Him and love our fellow human beings.

Happy New Year  to you all :)