YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW

I recently attended a Catholic Mass in Maryland. The homily featured Galatians 6:7.

“…whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” 

As I am wont to do, I began to think deeply  about this proverb and how it affects all life. We have probably heard this refrain many times and, yes, perhaps have used it in answer to some perceived wrong done to us or others.  Historically, this phrase has been used in a negative context. For example, a man who commits adultery, not only loses his family, but his honor and worth as a decent human being. His actions harm his wife and children, but have far reaching consequences in the work place, community, and society as well.  Lost forever is the respect and trust of family, friends, and co-workers.

We are all connected in some way in the universe. So, what one sends out to the universe, comes back at a future point in one’s life. It is not Karma for Karma is a rebirth or reincarnation into another body here on earth after one’s death.  

You reap what you sow is a Law of Nature. “It is a statement of fact, deduced from observation, to the effect that a particular natural or scientific phenomenon always occurs if certain conditions are present.” This law is two pronged. If a farmer expects to have a good harvest and a bountiful one, he will sow the best seed and plenty of it. If he sows poor quality seed and sparingly, he cannot expect his harvest to be anything but of poor quality and less of it. In the same spirit, if the farmer sows nothing, then he cannot expect anything at all. Simply put, this applies to all actions in life, good or bad, reward or punishment.

Recently, we have celebrated Thanksgiving Day. For me, thanksgiving means feeling and showing gratitude. When seeds of thankfulness are sown, one demonstrates admiration, respect, and appreciation for others. Isn’t that better than sowing seeds of disrespect, disdain, and disregard? Surely, this reaping is advantageous to all concerned?

Many of us will be celebrating Christmas, either in a religious or secular way, or both.  Money and time will be spent on decorations, gifts, entertaining, and Christmas dinners. 

At this most awaited holiday of the year, you can sow seeds of hope, comfort, cheer, inspiration, and more. Donate money to a favorite charity. Visit a nursing home. Participate in your church’s or community center's outreach programs. Inspire students by taking part in school activities with your children and friends. Schools can always use volunteers in myriad ways. These seeds you sow will yield great returns.

This endearing holiday is really a state of mind. It should be a time for pause and reflection. Gifts of time, love, joy, and peace could be given not only during the Christmas Season, but throughout the year. It would make a marvelous gift subscription for the recipients.

                                          ENJOY LIFE!

WISHING ALL A VERY BLESSED CHRISTMAS 

AND 

A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

GRANDMA MEG

***This is a lovely website entitled, “The True Meaning of Christmas.” Check it out.

http://llerrah.com/truemeaningofchristmas.htm