Letter to the Editor: The need to reset
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Recently I told you about my back straightening up overnight. How much it looks like I've improved depends on what time of day you see me. In the mornings I'm almost straight and as the day wears on so does my ability to fight gravity so I slouch over some. Over night I sort of "reset" and straighten up again, like you reset your phone or a computer. I've decided sometimes our way of thinking or our attitudes need reset, also.
In the past I have gone to churches with the traditional kind of music and an organized service. I am comfortable in that setting. Then I tried a slightly different type of service where the music encouraged you to move around and get involved. Clapping hands and moving around at your spot was actually encouraged. I've gone to services where a visiting gospel group led a musical service. Because I needed a ride somewhere to worship I called friends who took me to another service a couple of weeks ago. Everyone was greeted personally as we went in. In the sanctuary or main room, it was different. The room was huge with extremely loud, modern, Christian music. Being older, I was offered ear plugs but said no thanks. I actually liked the music. I could feel it all over, including deep inside me. There was no question that the message was being sung there. The first time I went the sermon was full of life and I felt the pastor was fired up. The second time I visited, the main pastor had to fill in at another church and Mrs. Pastor spoke. She was calm but definitely had a message for us. In the future, I'm considering trying somewhere else, too. Then I plan to go back to the church with the traditional service when the opportunity presents itself.
I think we can get too comfortable and not get everything we should from the services we attend. Mixing it up has made me appreciate the quiet, calm, organized services and at the same time have a little life added to my worship time with the more modern services.
With life itself, sometimes we need to reset ourselves. We need to keep things interesting by changing things up. I may be getting old and comfortable with my husband of 55 years but I think we could add to our lives (together, of course). We could go out to eat somewhere different or go to one of our usual places but order something different. Maybe take a drive like we used to. Anyway, keep your life interesting. Keep loving your life and sharing your joy with others. You will find bringing joy to others, helps you be happier at the same time.
Bonita (Bonnie) Eaton
Vienna