082 – JUNE 2010
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Whoosh
I call it a “whoosh”! It is a bit juvenile, but someone had to call it something. With apologies to Mr. Webster, I have coined this uncommon definition:
Whoosh – a mystical rush, a joyful surge, or an inward impression of “everything is exceedingly wonderful.” It sweeps your soul and suddenly, for no apparent reason, you feel this wave of euphoria. It lifts your spirit and you feel 100%. You feel as though you are in Heaven. You are warmly overflowed with peace producing an inner smile of comfort and contentment.
As I explain this to some folks, they distort their face with a “What the heck are you talking about?” Maybe they never experienced it. Maybe they’re in a constant state of bliss and are wondering why I am making such a big deal of it.
It’s a whoosh! For me, it doesn’t happen often enough and it doesn’t last for very long … a minute or 2. I’m glad the exhilaration happened but I’m not sure why it did. It seemed to out of nowhere.
The provocation is a bit of a mystery, however, there does seem to be one common denominator - I know that the whooshes happen when someone is in my presence. Always family or friends. How cool is that?
Every wonderful once in a while, when you are with someone you love, you might just get one. It seems to be the link for the whoosh and … the reason for this TAI.
Paul’s final epistle is very interesting. It was towards the end of his life when he wrote this letter to his friend. In Timothy 2, Paul closes this final letter with what seems to be most important at this time of his life. He writes not about what he had accomplished, but rather about the friendships and acquaintances that he developed. He concludes the letter and mentions over 18 different names. 9 in the last 3 verses!
“Luke is with me.” / “Get Mark and bring him with you.” / “Bring my coat that I left with Carpus.” “I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila.” “Erastus stayed in Corinth.” / “I left Trophimus in Miletus.” / “Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, and Claudia send their greetings, and so do all the other Christian brothers.”
Think about it! When you are at the end of your life you will want to be near those things that you value most. You won’t say ”Could you please bring me my bowling trophy from 1992. I want to take one more look at it before I go."
No, you will want to be near your friends and family … remembering and reminiscing about all of the precious people in your life. So, take time to enjoy those who love you. Savor the time you spend with them.
And, I do hope you get a whoosh this next week!
P.S. I’m just glad that my wonderful friends’ names are more simple. That way I won’t forget you! What’s with “Eubulus”? “Erastus”? Or “Trophimus?” Oy!
