The other grandparents of my newest grandchild are visiting her in Oregon for the first time. She texted me a few pictures. I asked her if her heart was filling up or spilling over. The image came to me at that moment and I really liked it. It suited the situation so well. Then I started thinking, what else in my life would cause my heart to fill up or spill over? How would you answer that? Here is what I came up with.
When I listen to certain music. Lately I would have to say it would be Christian music, the modern kind, like they play on KLOVE. Some of it is so inspiring and it always connects me to God. Other music, especially certain classical pieces, do the same thing. My all time favorite is Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2 in C Minor. It takes about an hour to listen to the entire piece and always brings me to tears. There is some music that is so beautiful that it hurts. I don’t know how else to explain it. Maybe you have experienced music like that. I hope so.
Hugging my children and grandchildren. When they were babies, my favorite thing to do would be to lay them on top of my chest as they slept. There is something about their heart being so close to mine. It is definitely a spilling over moment.
Hugging my husband, anytime. He makes me feel safe and loved. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Petting my cats while they are in my lap. Loving on my horse. Riding my horse and having a moment of being one creature, moving in complete harmony. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does the feeling is amazing. If you are a horse person, you will know exactly what I am talking about.
Anytime I am with my children, especially if they are both with me, something extremely rare.
Laughing with my sister over something we did years ago.
Singing in church.
I’m sure I have forgotten some very obvious ones. You can think of some. Be aware the next time your heart is filling up or spilling over. My old drama teacher told me that whenever I was having one of those awe inspiring moments in life, I should open up all of my senses and take it in. Really experience it, hold onto it and then remember it. They are gifts. Enjoy them and be grateful. Let your heart fill up and spill over often. It’s good for the soul. God bless.