Boastfulness is the surest sign of weakness and insecurity. True confidence has no need to speak of itself.
Authentic richness is endlessly generous. Anyone who has the need to appear rich suffers from a terribly painful poverty of the spirit. ~Ralph Marston
- that 'the spirit' has felt so huge lately
- that last night Bunny wanted in my lap so I reached down, he stood up on his hind legs and I grabbed him under his front legs and put him on my chest. As I leaned back in my chair and continued watching Brian Williams with Mr. Obama. Bunny settled his muzzle against me and sort of sunk down into me. Our hearts were just inches from each other and the joy and comfort that brought moved me to tears. His eyes slowly closed and it was a profound feeling. All was right in my world.
- that some days I am just absolutely overwhelmed with the gratitude in my life
- that on and on, on the beat goes...
I raised my eyes and saw a huge bird rising in the sky. I watched it suddenly give itself up to the powerful air currents of the mountains. Swept along, swooping and soaring, the bird did things seemingly impossible for mortal birds to do. It was an inspiring example of a fellow creature "letting go" to a power greater than itself. I realized that if the bird "took back his will" and tried to fly with less trust, on its power alone, it would spoil its apparent free flight. That insight granted me the willingness to pray the Seventh Step prayer. ~Daily Reflections
My Creator, I am willing that You should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that You now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to You and my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here to do Your bidding. ~Seventh Step Prayer
13 comments:
Your moment with Bunny brought me to tears, thank you for sharing that with me.
I LOVE that bird image too - thank you thank you thank you
beautiful bunny. i'm glad you have him. i'm glad he has you.
Such sweetness. That reminds me of what Chester and you shared. Wasn't that special report wonderful? I can't wait for part 2 tonight.
Give Buns a kiss for us.
I love that you're able to rest in the spirit - huge - and, small...
Blessings and aloha...
Boston Terriers are celestial, gossamer, aery creatures.
(NOT!)
Little Bunny snuggled against you and the love and peace of that moment is beautiful. It's a time to treasure.
Thanks. I needed some thoughts on 'letting go' today.
Such a lovely post. It makes me smile when I read about your gratitude, which you post about a lot. Thanks
"Anyone who has the need to appear rich suffers from a terribly painful poverty of the spirit." That is wonderful.
I wish we had a picture of you and Bunny...special stuff!
i love how you described the bunny heart love, those are the moments that make everything worth it.
I get to experience that with my Mamie each evening. I know that feeling all too well. Lucky us.
How sweet it must be to experience a quiet and still bunny.
This was beautiful and inspiring. I am struggling right now, staying sober is a huge issue. I shall huge my puppy and know love
Hokulea
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