Surprised by Peace

 The outer situation continues to confound, but I find that I’m still meeting it with peace. That’s a gift for which I’m grateful. 

Here are the basics: my car died just before Christmas, so arranging for it to be repaired (after having to weigh whether or not repair was a viable option), was complicated by the dual holidays. After thinking I had dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s, I found that I hadn’t confirmed that the shop holding my car would in fact be open today… it wasn’t. I had borrowed a car and gone the 13 miles to where it’s parked, and will have to do the same tomorrow. The good news: I’m able to borrow the car again tomorrow, the shop where I’m having it towed wasn’t negatively impacted, and I was able to stop at a store for necessities. All is well!

As I was driving back, I was able to enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains - a rarity in this agricultural area where airborne particulate matter is a fact of life and can blur the views. Being a holiday, the traffic was minimal, and the drive was easy. 

I have the luxury of time to consider my next car purchase or lease because I can get the one I have now repaired. I am grateful for not having to rush a decision which last week seemed to be my only option. I can relax and breathe, knowing that I have the means to take care of this unexpected expense. I’m deeply grateful for that.

My Higher Power - which I often refer to as “my team” or “my posse” - is with me at every step. I feel the reality of that. I see the fruit of holding that belief, and I breathe it in.

With that, I am grateful for this day - just as it is.