It is good

Good...

I have spent quite a bit of time lately thinking about goodness and what it means to me.

The things in my life that are good... the meaning of the word... its importance.

I attempt in my life, both daily and overall, to remember to be aware of, and thankful for, goodness.

In examining the constantly growing and changing list, I have come to know that goodness might depend on where any of us stand.  There are many opinions as to what is good or, of course, "ungood".

I carry a personal belief in every goodness.  Not in simply a positive sounding assessment of something sweet.

Every goodness.

Let me say that again...

Every goodness.

Not just the things that are espoused to make one look good to others or to support any self congratulatory stance.

Every goodness.

Because goodness can be interpreted differently to different people... it is crucial that I embrace all of life's richness.

Not simply good as you accept. Or you, or you, or you... but every goodness.  The good that is missed or overlooked.  The good that goes against the grain of belief systems or religions or political lines or mistrust.

Or doubt.

Or fear.

Every goodness.

In order for me to have and experience goodness means that I must also lay aside my own preconceived attitudes.

Expectations.

Deeply held and accepted beliefs.

Dare I say it?  Judgements.

Goodness exists beyond my own eyes and mind.  Beyond the limited scope of my own humanity.

Every goodness.

At the end of all creation God Himself sat back and declared that, "It is good".

I can't argue with that.