I was scanning through my graphics files and came across a series of pictures of hot chocolate. At that point I stopped what I was doing and went and made myself a cup, minus the marshmallows. In fact the drink I made tastes like hot chocolate, but is really a much healthier nutritional choice.
When I came back, I chose the specific graphic you see here for its emotional connection to this article and the feelings the words, “hot chocolate” aroused on this very cold day where I live.
Each sip I took from the mug as I was writing this article, automatically connected with the feelings I experienced as I thought about the drink I would enjoy, even as I waited for the “Source Energy” spun water to come to a boil.
What you see impacts your life in so many profound ways. Emotionally engaging pictures and video have the power to elevate your conscious awareness, or deflate it like a balloon with a hole in it. They can do the same to your spirit and emotions as well. The reality is people who come into your life have the same power as well.
Are there some people you meet, when you see them your life just seems to brighten? What about those who when you see them, it is like someone just turned the lights off in the room? You have the ability to do that to others. The question to be answered is, are the lights turned up or down when you enter a room. The daily choices you make in your life determine the true answer to that question.
Matthew 5:14-16 records the words of Jesus, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. {16} In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Let your life become a beacon of light and life to those around you. When they leave your presence may they feel like they have just experienced the blessings of having connected with a warm mug of hot chocolate on a cold day. If that drink does not make you feel good, substitute one that does. Have a terrific day.