Throwing Bids

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Here is today's communion meditation.

Yesterday we talked about catching bids, which means honoring other people's attempts to connect with us. Today we are discussing throwing bids to other people. An important part of connecting with God and the important people in our lives is throwing bids their way in a style that makes them feel cherished and valued and is meaningful to them. They may like to connect in a way that is different from what we like. What do they like, what are they interested in, and what pushes their buttons?

As an example, I have one daughter who likes to bake and another who likes to dance. To one of them spending time baking is meaningful while to the other watching her latest dance moves is meaningful to her. A great way that I have found to get better at throwing bids to other people is to spend a couple of minutes before bed visualizing the upcoming day for the important people in my life. Then looking for opportunities to do something meaningful for them or prevent some issue or problem for them before it ever happens. 

We can also throw bids in God's direction and the things that please him are faith and love. I think taking communion with him is something that is very meaningful to him.

Today's communion is a time of gratitude that God is throwing meaningful bids in our direction every day and we are asking for his help to grow in our consistency and skill of throwing meaningful bids to him and the important people in our life.

Today's Health/Workout Tip

For several years we have talked about the importance of regular stretching, and I think that stretching before bed is the best time because it helps us sleep better and wake up without feeling tight and stiff. But lately I have been experimenting with a new stretching routine that is much shorter...about 3-5 minutes and I have noticed it is making a difference. Here is the stretching routine I have been doing before bed...

• Practice the splits with one leg in front and one behind for about 3-4 breathing cycles on each side (I can't do full splits yet but I do what I can do) - 
• Practice the splits with the legs going out to the sides for about 3-4 breathing cycles.
• Take one arm up overhead and the other arm behind my back and try to clasp my hands together behind my back for 3-4 breathing cycles on each side
• Interlace the fingers in front of my body and take the arms overhead and as far back as I can for 3-4 breathing cycles.
• With all of these make sure not to force the stretch. Get to where it is stretching but not miserable. 

I am praying for you. 

Daniel