My granddaughter’s eyes—big, brown, receptive, curious, inviting, inquiring, peaceful! Her eyes make me want to write a book: ‘Everything I Learned From My Grandaughter About Spirituality.’

Lesson number one:  Elsie’s keen ability to live in the present moment and express her true self. I have much to learn from her on this point. It is so easy for me to get caught up in expectations, facades, and gamesmanship. Elsie never plays games (or those kinds of games)! She is always in the moment—her true self breaking forth—take it or leave it!

Try this lesson from Elsie today…this week. Be aware of the present moment. Just be. Don’t rush to the next place. Enjoy where you are and receive the grace of that moment. Open up your eyes wide and let all of the light in; let it penetrate deep and enjoy the colours that are revealed.

Hemingway says that a whole life can be lived in three days! I think he’s right. If our eyes are truly open, we will be blown away by the spectacle of living each day. My granddaughter has this kind of living down pat.

Smiling eyes, Irish eyes, open eyes, seeing eyes, Elsie’s eyes.