Burying Your Head So You're Not Disturbed?

For a mere $99.99 on Amazon, this power nap Ostrich Pillow can be yours. This photo crossed my path so many times that I finally had to check it out. It looks to me like it's a clear signal that someone doesn't want to be disturbed. But the inventor says "Sometimes all you need is a power nap during a stressful day or to counter jet lag, or for just a chance to relax. Just burrow your head and arms into its cozy ‘cocoon’ and you’ll be in dreamland before you know it." He says “Power napping increases productivity by 34%.” I can relate. Sitting at my desk most of the day can sure bring on dreamland to me and a 10-minute power nap can sure power me on for the rest of my day!

You've got to hand it to those who find a need and do something about it. The Ostrich Pillow makes sense but I find it hard to believe that women with their well-coiffed hairdos would stick their heads in there for any amount of time -- not to mention that it sure looks like it would be hot in there.

The Ostrich Pillow is indeed unique and of course it was named after the ostrich because that's what ostriches do -- they bury their heads in the sand. And isn't that what some people do, too? They don't want to deal with situations that represent conflict or they hide from helping their neighbor or they rationalize "ignorance is bliss". A lot of folks "bury their head" in the sand when they don't want to take the time to learn a new way of doing something, even though they'd save lots of time, energy and money in doing so. I’ve carried on conversations with some folks (young and old) who are frustrated with technology so they leave it alone because they are unwilling to change and learn something that could save an immeasurable amount of time for them. Many people would rather ignore a problem than trying to solve it. They'd rather hide within their walls than recognizing the needs of others who are going through disappointment and heartbreak and they could sure use a loving and caring "brother or sister" -- someone who just might be the load lifter for them.

Wouldn't this world be a better and kinder place if, instead of burying our heads in the sand, to stand tall and raise our hearts and our hands and say "Pick me! I'll step up and make a difference" or “I have an ‘open door’ policy. You are always welcome in my office, my home, and my heart! We'll work this out together!”

Do You Wear a "Do Not Disturb" Sign?

Is this YOU? Do you have a “Do Not Disturb” sign around your neck?

Well, maybe not, literally, but do we give off vibes that say, “Please leave me alone. Please don't bother me. I don't have the time to get involved in your troubles. I have enough of my own. I just don't care.” Or maybe, we keep our curtains or blinds closed at our home or we don't answer our phones.....just because we just don't want to be disturbed. We don't want to take a chance that someone might just want to "talk", or someone just might need us.

God didn’t assign us to “in-reach”. He called us to “out-reach”! We are His ambassadors and messengers of hope, comfort and peace. We are His hands and heart extended. And, the quickest way to solve our own set of problems is to help someone else solve their problems. The sure-found way to have friends....is to show ourselves to be friendly. What if we woke up each morning and said, “God, show me one person I can help today!” If each of us did that every day, it wouldn’t be too long before the world came to know God’s love – living through us!

You and I just can’t hang up "Do Not Disturb" signs to the doors of our hearts and homes. We must keep the doors open. We are called to DISTURB the world with the message of God’s love. Let's start TODAY by wearing signs that say "Welcome, Come On In!"