Land of the Living

Back in the day in the African American Church, when you would greet a "Mother of the Church" (one of the Senior Women) by saying, "how are you Mother?". You would get a response something like this, "baby... I'm just glad to be in the land of the living".

This statement (...in the land of the living) is both profound and philosophical. As I look at and appreciate the rising Sun, I can't help but to acknowledge the fact that despite any challenges [we] may be facing, I'm still in the Land of the Living! And if you're reading this, you are too! A new day is not just different with the same mess, but rather it's an opportunity. Chronologically, I may have run out of time yesterday, I might have missed a deadline or two. But my Season is not over. I'm still here; I haven't run out of me!

In this New Year [day 3] I've got another New Day to be thankful and grateful. I have another moment to make the most of this opportunity.