- for my old friend Frances. We have been catching up on our lives, 35 years worth.
- for yesterday's noon meeting where the topic was, for me, willingness and steps 6 and 7
- that 74 years ago was Dr. Bob's last drink
- for coincidences AND ironies
- that pretty much everything today isn't what I expected it to be like
Impatience with other people is one of my principal failings. Following a slow car in a no-passing lane, or waiting in a restaurant for the check, drives me to distraction. Before I give God a chance to slow me down, I explode, and that's what I call being quicker than God. That repeated experience gave me an idea. I thought if I could look down on these events from God's point of view, I might better control my feelings and behavior. I tried it and when I encountered the next slow driver, I levitated and looked down on the other car and upon myself. I saw an elderly couple driving along, happily chatting about their grandchildren. They were followed by me--bug eyed and red of face--who had no time schedule to meet anyway. I looked so silly that I dropped back into reality and slowed down. Seeing things from God's angle of vision can be very relaxing. ~Daily Reflections
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I loved reading that reflection this AM. It reminded me of another favorite quote:
"Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle"
I had to practice patience yesterday in a store. No regular clerk so it took over 25 minutes to get checked out with me the only person in line. When I felt my impatience growing, I just thought--this fellow is doing the best he can in a bad situation.
Wait! You mean life isn't all about me???
Oh what lessons we have to learn.
Love the quote. Both yours and Jeremy's.
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