Yesterday was the final article in the Christmas Week marathon. Today, I'm moving from Lost Opportunities to Found Opportunities. A better description would use the word active, but title continuity refuted this idea.
Lost opportunities are passive. These are invitations presenting themselves as available for participation. Being 'mindful' will help us notice these invitations. If we neglect to act, we have lost the opportunity.
Found Opportunities are active tense. We look to create these moments rather than waiting for them to materialize. This requires a move from mindfulness to dedication.
- We observe.
- We seek.
- We ask.
- We reflect.
- We consider.
- We explore.
- We push.
Possibilities for active opportunities are limitless. But sometimes we need reminders.
If you haven't seen this commercial, find a quiet viewing place. This exemplifies a full-on display of an active opportunity remarkably expressed. If you are anything like me, this will serve as a reminder for years to come.
Do not worry. There is absolutely no language barrier. You may have seen this already, but can you really see this one too many times?
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:9-13
Upworthy describes this video below.
"In a holiday season where we can't gather the way we normally would, pretty much any family-oriented Christmas commercial is bound to evoke some emotion. But a German ad company has succeeded in taking it to another level.
People are calling it the "world's best Christmas ad" and it has gone incredibly viral with more than 13 million views on YouTube alone—a bit of a surprise for a company few people outside of Northern Europe have ever heard of. But when you start with a mystery and lead viewers to a sweet conclusion that would make even the Grinchiest of hearts grow a few sizes, it's hard not to gain a wide audience."
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