I really related to JJ's post "BLAH" in which she related to Dave's post "Inner Resources". The road really does get narrower. I found this on today's Daily Motivator:
When traveling along a road, you can never see the entire road at once, but that doesn't really matter. What does matter is successfully making your way through the portion of the road that is right in front of you.
Work through the things that are to be done right now, and you'll put yourself in position to handle the things that come along later. Travel down this section of the road, and you'll then be able to travel the next section, and the next.
Today I am grateful...
- that last night's electrical outage only lasted 45 minutes. I had some visions of spending the night elsewhere because the temperatures were going to be so low. I lit some candles, got on the cell phone to call the electrical company (who expected it to be back on by 11PM). I am truly uncomfortable without access to my computer (take my TV first any day). I thought I would just go to bed early, snuggle with Bunny and let things play out. I had to give thanks at that time for the luxuries and conveniences I have been blessed to have at my fingertips. There are many the world over that would consider my little cottage the residence of a rich man. And I am a rich man, I have more than money could ever buy--faith and trust in a PERSONAL Higher Power, food and clothing and shelter, countless loved ones, transportation, potable water...the list goes on and on.
- to have been given the gift of time and the ability to sit within it, sometimes (not always) able to just sit and let the inner voice speak to me
- for breakfast with Boston on Sunday and the times she sits in front of me during meetings with her hand on my leg. I find comfort in that small gesture.
- for prayers of gratitude
One of the things you will notice about our fellowship is that we hug a lot. Often this makes newcomers uncomfortable because they are not used to being given love and attention without serious strings attached. There are no strings, we just simply love you. ~Reflections for Beginners
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Right now my "road" feels like it is about an inch wide.
Glad your power was restored.
Good post.
Electrical outages? What? You live in a third world country or something..? All that Iraqi oil to keep the homefires burning.
Lol. Kidding.
I'll take my antiwar arse off elsewhere!
I just want everyone to know that I LOVE MY BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!
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I really agree with just worrying about the portion of the road that is right in front of you. The One day at a Time concept....like one step at a time....is one of the few things that was able to grab ahold of when I got here. It felt like FINALLY someone is telling me something I can do right....I can make it one portion at a time.
All those taken for granted things that I no longer take for granted.
Thanks for the link. I'm going to read it now.
JJ
You take great pleasure in everything around you. You are so filled within. Even when the lights are out your life is no longer lived in darkness.
What a sweet comment by Lisa. That is soooo cool!
i'm jealous that i can't put my hand on your leg cos i totally would :)
lisa, we love your brother too!!!
I've learned to accept hugs anywhere I can get em...
i find comfort in being able to rest my hand on your leg in meetings, too. when i go to a meeting and you're not behind me, i feel like something's missing.
Man it is cold down there. Glad I came to MT this month, instead of going to Houston. I'll be there next month..
At least I knew to bring a hat and gloves and warm coat to MT.
Thanks for the post.
Thank you...
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