Gratefulness

Sadly, last Thursday, a friend of mine lost her only child. Though he was 46 years old, he was still her "baby". From the moment that she called to tell me this news, through when I spoke with her just hours ago there was nothing in her voice but peace, joy, love and LIGHT. She may still be in shock, which is to be expected, but in her I have seen such a peace and Light that only the Creator can provide.

I have recently been going through some difficult times in my life. I don't know if I should really call them difficulties or not since they were mainly self-inflicted feelings, feelings that I brought upon myself based on another's actions, inactions, reactions or lack of reaction for that matter. Nonetheless, when I reflect on what I'm "going through" versus what my dear friend is experiencing I have nothing to complain about. I have my health, my mind, and above all, I'm above ground to experience whatever I choose to experience. My experience is clearly up to me. How I digest and process anothers actions is totally up to me. If I feel depressed, down, sad, it is my own doing. All the lessons that I know about LIGHT seem to go out the window when I am not getting my ego stroked the way I need it to be.

With all that said, I pledge, realistically, at least for the rest of the day, to be grateful and thankful. This is usually my sentiment for everyday. There are carved out times each day that I choose to be thankful and grateful. I didn't do that today until this very moment, and when I did I immediately felt peace and serenity.

Until next time, continue to be LIGHT and LoVe