Our Reward

Even though some of us have heard God’s voice and felt God’s presence, we remain human.  In our humanity, we still feel pain along the path of life.

Often we expect a reward at the end of our endeavors.  After a good day’s work, we expect a paycheck or praise.  When we are kind and loving, we expect loving kindness in return.  Sometimes life is not fair but it is still life.  This is much better than the option.

Our reward for breathing is not applause; it is air – the breath of life. 

Our reward for progress, learning, and climbing new heights is not a new job or position, it is a larger perspective for all life. 

Our reward for being kind and loving is not reciprocity, but the beautiful feeling of compassion and empathy that brings us renewed life and enthusiasm. 

Our reward for telling the truth is honesty and integrity. 

Our reward for understanding is the knowledge that you are not alone. 

Our reward for trust is being trustworthy.

Our reward for respect is being comfortable with yourself and others.

The sole purpose of a river is to carry water.  The sole purpose of humanity is to carry life.  As the water deepens and widens the riverbed, we deepen and widen our life, our perspective.  As we go deeper and wider, we fulfill our soul’s purpose.