Salt has played a vital role in human history, valued for its ability to preserve, heal, and enhance. It is essential to recognize how this relates to our shared humanity. We have an innate capacity to impact the world around us—for good or harm. Our actions and choices matter profoundly. Whether we want to or not, whether we notice or not, whether we’re intentional about it or not, we impact the world we live in. Salt doesn’t exist for itself; it serves a purpose beyond its existence, enhancing and preserving what surrounds it. When we approach others, we must consider whether we are soothing or aggravating, enriching or depleting. If we act without care, we risk becoming a source of harm rather than healing. Let us aim to enhance life with integrity, bringing out the best in others and fostering a world marked by kindness and balance.
May we live with mindful intention,
knowing that our presence shapes the world
in profound and lasting ways.
(inspired by Debie Thomas, Into the Mess and Other Jesus Stories)