Today's reflection is by Lucas Mix, Researcher in Theoretical and Theological Biology, Harvard. You can read more from Lucas on his blog: dacalu.wordpress.com
Have you ever smiled at a stranger? Have you ever been cheered up by laughter overheard on the bus? I think we forget the infectious nature of joy, even when it has nothing to do with our own goals and our own understanding. God has given us this gift and we have the opportunity, perhaps the obligation to pass it on.
Have you ever smiled at a stranger? Have you ever been cheered up by laughter overheard on the bus? I think we forget the infectious nature of joy, even when it has nothing to do with our own goals and our own understanding. God has given us this gift and we have the opportunity, perhaps the obligation to pass it on.
I can think of several times in my life when a stray smile
has improved my day: a man on the street, a woman in the congregation, a
friendly face on the bus. Just last
month, I smiled at a man as we were waiting for the bus at Logan airport. He in turn asked me a question about how to
get to Harvard, and we ended up talking about theology and law for the next 30
minutes.
You don’t need an excuse to be happy. You don’t need an
excuse to share your joy. This lent I pray you will be light of heart and that your
lightness will enlighten those around you.
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