Monday I was told I was good.
I felt relieved.
Tuesday I was ignored.
I felt invisible.
Wednesday I was snapped at.
I began to doubt myself.
On Thursday I was rejected.
Now I was afraid.
On Saturday I was thanked
for being me. My soul relaxed.
On Sunday I was left alone
till the part of me that can’t
be influenced grew tired of
submitting and resisting.
Monday I was told I was good.
By Tuesday I got off the wheel.
by Mark Nepo
Friday, January 6, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Snow patches in the Keys
Happy New Year!
So, another year has come and gone. I don't often realize how much actually transpires and how things unfold until I look back and take notice.
Just the other day I was looking for a photo in my digital camera and as I scrolled through the past few months of this past year, I realized how many places that I had been to and how many friends that I was able to connect with. It was a great aha moments and an opportunity to express gratitude.
Now another year is here and I look forward to all the little surprises that it has in store for me.
Not only is it a new calendar year with many agendas for me already in place but also many new beginnings taking place in my immediate family and I rejoice in that.
My oldest son and his wife are expecting their first baby and I am thrilled for them and this new experience to go through.
My mother has finally been placed in the assisted living location that she has been waiting and hoping for, for the past 6 months.
My youngest son has been granted a privilege of being in a theraputic facility while he finishes his prison term. This is a great opportunity for him and I hope that he uses it for it's intent and purposes and will get to experience a healthy growth as a result. It's up to him to make it work for him and for his sake, I hope that he does.
I feel really good and I'm happy for the current set of events.....I am grateful.
Just the other day I was looking for a photo in my digital camera and as I scrolled through the past few months of this past year, I realized how many places that I had been to and how many friends that I was able to connect with. It was a great aha moments and an opportunity to express gratitude.
Now another year is here and I look forward to all the little surprises that it has in store for me.
Not only is it a new calendar year with many agendas for me already in place but also many new beginnings taking place in my immediate family and I rejoice in that.
My oldest son and his wife are expecting their first baby and I am thrilled for them and this new experience to go through.
My mother has finally been placed in the assisted living location that she has been waiting and hoping for, for the past 6 months.
My youngest son has been granted a privilege of being in a theraputic facility while he finishes his prison term. This is a great opportunity for him and I hope that he uses it for it's intent and purposes and will get to experience a healthy growth as a result. It's up to him to make it work for him and for his sake, I hope that he does.
I feel really good and I'm happy for the current set of events.....I am grateful.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Time for appreciation and to remember what really matters.
On this Thanksgiving i want to say that I am grateful for.....
my addict son being alive and well while in prison,
my oldest son being a proud papa to be,
my daughter in law for making my son happy,
my husband and his improving health,
my mom who has been moved out of the hospital,
my anon program which brings me much peace and serenity,
my new and old friends in the fellowships,
the roof over my head, the abundance of food, a comfy bed to sleep in,
my health,
my computer - which keeps me in close contacts with so many caring friends,
my age - which has brought a lot of wisdom and appreciation along the way,
the sunshine in my Florida state,
and so much more....little things that I often take for granted which I didn't have at one time or another.
I'm just happy to be able to keep my head up and generally feeling good about most everything.
But most importantly - I am most grateful to feel spiritually healthy now a days....and that my friends is an awesome feeling.
On this Thanksgiving i want to say that I am grateful for.....
my addict son being alive and well while in prison,
my oldest son being a proud papa to be,
my daughter in law for making my son happy,
my husband and his improving health,
my mom who has been moved out of the hospital,
my anon program which brings me much peace and serenity,
my new and old friends in the fellowships,
the roof over my head, the abundance of food, a comfy bed to sleep in,
my health,
my computer - which keeps me in close contacts with so many caring friends,
my age - which has brought a lot of wisdom and appreciation along the way,
the sunshine in my Florida state,
and so much more....little things that I often take for granted which I didn't have at one time or another.
I'm just happy to be able to keep my head up and generally feeling good about most everything.
But most importantly - I am most grateful to feel spiritually healthy now a days....and that my friends is an awesome feeling.
Monday, November 21, 2011
The trouble tree
THE TROUBLE TREE
The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.
On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.
Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.
"Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied." I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children. So I just hang them on the tree every night when I come home. Then in the morning I pick them up again."
He paused. "Funny thing is," he smiled, "when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there ain't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before."
- Anonymous
The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.
On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.
Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.
"Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied." I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children. So I just hang them on the tree every night when I come home. Then in the morning I pick them up again."
He paused. "Funny thing is," he smiled, "when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there ain't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before."
- Anonymous
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