Bruce and I used to talk about how different our lives would have been had we never met. There is a plan. So many things must happen for two people to be in the same place at the same time, to look up, to look around, to speak to a stranger. There is so much more directing our lives to get us where we need to be.
These words are from my meditation Wednesday morning:
“Do not dwell in the past. Things happened to make you the person you are. You cannot fulfill your destiny any other way. Be totally present, remember the past in peace but do not long for it. The past is not for you. The future is yours our child. Your life is changing again. Do not be concerned. We know the way. Trust. Be not afraid, nor overly concerned. In time, we will show you how all things work together.”
There were tornado warnings today as well as an “immediate threat, take cover” warning. I went to the porch to watch the sky. I wondered how I could corral the dogs in the small bathroom with me. Rain pounded on the roof, the wind did more than play with ash leaves. I thought about the dogs. I am their provider and protector. Through all of this, as in many days in the past, the words “we all die” came to me. I turned those thoughts off. Not helpful. Truthful, just not helpful. In an odd way, comforting though. I remembered that I am loved. I am protected. I have a future. I can cope with whatever is presented.
This evening, I was listening to music by Roger Whittaker, a song I’d never heard – “River Lady.” It’s a catchy tune with happy overtones even though it’s a sad song – “a little goodbye, a little I’ll do what I must do.” It makes me long for the future. For someone to walk with, to share a meal with or to sit quietly and watch the sunrise.
In meditation I was given an ash tree and one blackberry and asked about the symbolism. Ash tree – strength, resilience, adaptability. Blackberry – protection, healing, vision, hidden knowledge, abundance, prosperity.
Everything is a gift. Open your hands. Open your heart. I Love You.
ART: LJ Austin “Me and My Parrot” 2017
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Great post and very needed by me today!!!!!
Indeed, everything is a gift. Everything will be what it will be. We are given so many gifts, even in the difficulties. I am very glad that you and the boys remain safe in the face of the storm.
I love you.