I had a situation come up which threw me for a loop. I was pretty sure I was dealing with it well, but a very perceptive pal, my dear friend, probed a little deeper, making me give words to feelings. I’m so very grateful she did—talking, listening, absorbing truths; all worked their magic to lift me out of the underlying feelings of being flawed.
It was just one of those life events which happen to most people, but I had been directing thoughts of failure onto myself. It wasn’t a conscious thing—I would have argued that it wasn’t the case at all, but I was blind to what I couldn’t see. My friend lovingly pointed that out.
Where would I be without the love and friendship of others? What a lonely place that would be. We need each other to grow, to learn, to share the challenges and celebrate the victories. I’m the grateful recipient this time; next time, it may well be the other way around. Can I be the kind of loving friend another person needs when they have their own moments of doubt? I certainly hope so. It’s what I aim for.
Today, I once again feel a lightness of being. Welcome back, Self-Acceptance! Hello, Serenity! Today I will totally be in the moment, each moment, enjoying the marvelous adventure of a guided trip to the City to see a stage production about a woman who thoroughly understood the value of embracing her own strength—Tina Turner. I’ll meet new friends—the treasures of this life, and I’ll have a new experience in my memory bank to enjoy over and over again.
Thank you, Dear Friend. Thank you, my Creator and originator of Love. Thank you, Brand New Day!
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