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Lord, let me heed the angels you put in my path.
- Katherine Paterson
The Blessings of Being Busy
Today’s guest-blogger is Angels on Earth editorial assistant Kelly P. Gallagher.
Weddings. Parties. Camping. A trip to see family. Sometimes it seems like my calendar fills itself while I’m not looking. Summer is typically a busy time, but this year it’s ridiculous! Nearly every weekend has been booked since May, with no reprieve in sight. Add my commute to and from New York and I barely have time to think.
I’ll never have a rest, I thought. Not unless I make it happen. So last weekend, after returning from yet another long-distance trip, I decided I was going to do nothing for the rest of the day. No housework. No driving anywhere. Nothing. I settled into the couch with a bowl of popcorn and turned on a movie.
That was nice. For a little while. But soon I was antsy. I asked my husband if he wanted to go for a walk. Or maybe out to a sushi restaurant? What were our local friends up to? My mind bounced everywhere. I found myself thinking about the true angel stories I’d read at work. Then about the bridesmaid dress I had to buy for an upcoming wedding.
What am I doing? I’m supposed to be relaxing! I thought. I tried to imagine a blank calendar. Just an expanse of empty days.
But I couldn’t do it.
Then it hit me: My packed schedule is a blessing. Without all these events and obligations, my calendar wouldn’t be the only thing left blank. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, taking a moment to appreciate the fun I have on those busy days. And the memories I make with people I love.
If you’re searching for earth angels, just take a look at your friends and family—and then make some plans! You won’t regret it.
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Colleen Hughes is the editor-in-chief of Angels on Earth. She's been at Guideposts for 20 plus years, and lives in a Hudson River town with her two daughters and two cats.
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Hello Mrs. Hughes,
I am a longtime reader of 'Angels on Earth' and have written a couple of books also. My second book, 'Gentle Therapy', is being published with 'Inspiring Voices' and I have purchased 1/4 page of advertising with the company. The book had been previously published with Createspace and the process was efficient, fast, and inexpensive. Having 'Gentle Therapy' republished with 'Inspiring Voices' has been a nightmare. Finally, it is republished and now is time for my advertisement to appear in Guideposts magazine. First, 'they' decided to reduce my 1/4 page add to 1/6 page, in something they call a co-op ad, which is now six adds per page. Just how effective can that be? And you should know how near impossible it is to reach them by email, and they will not return a phone call. I only spent $4,000 with Inspiring Voices, so I guess I'm not an interesting client. I just thought you should know this as you are being presented as the editor/spokesperson for a christian-oriented angel inspired publication. My email is marinellam@yahoo.com, my phone is 850-428-1991. I'm guessing you really don't know how small fry clients are treated by your company, and thought you should be made aware of it.
Dear Brett,
Thank you for your intervention. Guideposts has been extremely fair with me since your assistance. I believe, like all companies, they may have had the misfortune of hiring an employee a bit less competent than necessary. They have shown very good faith since my experience and I trust their service will continue.