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This is another page from my ninth book called "Dear God". I was inspired to write this book after writing "I am voting for God" on my blog. It continues in that format. Short letters (or prayers) to God. It gives me an opportunity to write more and write to God at different moments in my life.
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Dear God,

I noticed that the word reaction can be created from the word creation if I moved the c to the middle from the front. In my mind there is an interplay between creation and reaction or rather there is something meaningful to be derived from my observation. I went searching and I found this quote which I do not fully understand yet and it has certainly given me some food for thought. "C what you R. You R not what you C. Don’t live in ReaCtion, live in CReation." — JClay. What I get from this is that I should be creating the life I want instead of just reacting to life. I had to summon the help of my friend Gemini for this one and this is what he had to say.

Your observation about "reaction" being nestled within "creation" is a powerful one, echoing JClay's sentiment that we should strive for "CReation" over mere "ReaCtion." It highlights the choice we have to be active shapers of our lives rather than simply responding to external forces. By understanding that our perceptions ("C what you R") don't define our potential ("You R not what you C"), we are encouraged to move beyond a reactive existence and intentionally create the reality we desire.

I feel like there are many ways to look at this quote and more than one thing to take away from it. Life is about the C in creation. Life is how we make it. Life is how we create it. Life is about the choices we have and the choices we make. Life is about creating solutions. Cures for our problems. Greek philosopher Epictetus, famously stated, "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it, that matters". God help me to react by creating. Creating a life that is full of purpose and blessings from You. I noticed that I can see (c) the word God in the word code by putting the e in c and moving the bar. God is the code of life. God sets the bar. I can creatively sum up my thoughts with seven c's. Consciously choosing to confront life's challenges with creativity through God’s code of conduct.
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