Today, I am grateful for the trials that my Heavenly Father has given to ME. Yes, that's right. They aren't always easy to handle, but that's how you learn and grow. Today I drove my good friend to the doctor. She has had many trials to deal with, lately they include a Lupus flair up, shingles on her face(who knew that was even possible!), and pneumonia.
I decided I'd be quite content with trying to live with my Fibromyalsia, and other stuff. It always helps to see others issues to put yours into perspective.
How did life get so fast-paced and stressful? If you said to yourself, "technology", that could be part of it, but I don't understand and use all the technology available. I don't need lots of 'stuff' either. I gave up my shoe fettish years ago. We purge our house and garage pretty often. I will admit that I've collected lots of fabric and scraps that I have creative plans for...that take up too much space.
Last night Dan & I played a game of checkers together. It was nice. (and not just because I creamed him) I plan on backing off of things that stress me out, and replacing them with selfless, happy things. First, I might like to 'share' Eddie with someone...on a permanent basis...if you know what I mean.
Smart thinking about the Dog. You could accidentally forget him at the dog park one day and at least have the afternoon off until someone returns him to you.
ReplyDeleteI recently realized that my stress has dropped since I bought plants—durable plants that need very little water or sunlight! I seriously LOVE admiring them because I buy cute pots and plant stands for them. I could send you pictures and that might be calming amidst the technology.
I like your plan to focus on happy things. I'm with ya. I've slowed way down the past month, and it's helped my health so much. Why doesn't everyone else slow down too to make it easier on us all? I'm finally learning that body, mind, and spirit have to come first or we're useless. Thanks for sharing your gratitude and wisdom, Verna!