It seems to me that I have made a decision to be happy or miserable depending upon what happens on the outside. Cold, windy day, then I am going to be unhappy. Medical insurance issues not working out as I planned or want? Miserable day. Sore hip? Miserable days. And so it goes. Lots of miserable days because I cannot seem to control the outside to get what I want. But what if? If what? What if my day depends on my response to what happens on the outsides? Oh, I did not think of that. Must be a higher power or something gave me this notion. Or someone who is really on a spiritual path and not a fantasy path. I cannot control what happens so much of the time, if ever. Stuff happens. But I do have some control as to how I respond to life coming upon me. So I try to see today as a gift rather than another cross to endure in the never ending effort to get my way. Trudging.
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I feel each day is a gift, too - even when I'm sad about something I can't control. I'm reminded that the gift of sobriety has also given me the tools and growth to respond in a different way when life gets lifey. Thank you for your blog each day, Father Ryan ❤️
ReplyDeleteThis is EXACTLY what I needed today, MUCH appreciated and Thank you for your service Father Ryan
ReplyDeleteYes . Every day I wake up is a gift from God.
ReplyDeleteYes. Every morning I wake up I feel that is a gift from God.
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