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New Haven, CT - July 20, 2011
Now let's just stop right here.
We are going to sit here for a minute, until grace falls back into place.
Ah, that was just what I needed.
Make straight the path. Shake loose the personal trash. Empty my heart so there is room for grace.
So I return with prayer and intentions toward balance. Finding room for the light.
So how did I sustain myself? A huge piece of pumpkin pie would have be nice. A great big margarita would have been pretty darn good too. But tonight I chose instead to find an image from summer and just remember things that held my heart joyous.
Take a one minute break from whatever it is - the overwhelming demands, the nagging feeling of inadequacy, the sadness. Breathe into one good thing.
...It also helps if you managed to get all 7 of your packages to the post office at 9AM before there was a long line. Enjoy you accomplishments !
Somewhere in the recesses of my mind the title of this post came to me .... Maybe I was channeling Barbs wonderful blog One Good Thing
Somewhere in the recesses of my mind the title of this post came to me .... Maybe I was channeling Barbs wonderful blog One Good Thing
Thanks for sharing your wonderful advice. Taking a moment to enjoy a summer scene certainly helps me deal with a gray, wintry day. Congratulations on getting to the post office before a long line developed. That's one thing I haven't been able to accomplish!
ReplyDeleteI haven't even wrapped my packages yet and one of them has to make it all the way to France. AHHHHHH! I need to take your advice, clearly!
ReplyDelete"the nagging feeling of inadequacy, the sadness" ~ how did you know? Light shines through the tears with the reminder of grace from a friend. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnd good for you with that pile of packages! I mailed the few I had and felt good about even that. Now the cards are another story....
You honor me, Teri - and have given me my One Good Thing today by reading the blessing of your post. I've just returned from cross country skiing for a couple hours through a few inches of fresh snow in the quiet of the wilderness. I'm tired now but feel joyful. I think a cup of tea is in order - and maybe even a piece of scone. Continue to find One Good Thing each day, Teri - I'll try to do the same.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes!- the red flowers have a way of bringing back the sunshine. xox
ReplyDeleteLots and love and blessings - George,Sharon, Barb and Sharmon!! xoxo teri
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