Today's Gift for Families...for July 2014

[MajestyJo]

Thursday, July 10, 2014

You are reading from the book Today's Gift

What a man thinks of himself, that is which determines, or rather indicates, his fate.
—Henry David Thoreau

Let us think of ourselves as made of dust, and allow us to be as proud of it as if it were true. For dust is everywhere. We see it in solemn rooms streaked by sun, dancing like fine angels in a cathedral light. It is the stuff of life. And it drifts down on fancy tables where the richest people eat. It cannot be denied a place. And it returns time and a time again like the seasons. It is one of the wonders of the world. And when no one sees or cares, it finds a secret corner in which to keep a solitary peace. It intends no harm. We find it at home on old leather books, the ones that preserve our noblest thoughts.

And from where we stand, it seems that even the stars are made of it. When we feel low, unworthy, or useless, let's remember that these feelings are only a small but important part of us, that even great things are made of small parts, and that we, as whole beings, are always greater than the sum of these parts.

What feelings am I made of today?

Well my isn't very old, didn't wake up until 4:30 p.m. My feelings today were resentment that I was told that I can't walk downtown and back, and I was a good girl and took the bus. My trips are only to be 2 or 3 a week.

I had a lot of gratitude and love when I met up with my friend and had a visit with her.

Felt relief when my son called to say he wasn`t coming by after work.

Felt motivated to call the eye doctor (having trouble seeing to read) and my foot specialist. I cancelled the chiropractor`s appointment and re-booked it for Friday.

Felt blessed to have quiet time with my God.

Felt grateful for the good weather about 70 deg. F.

Feel calm and peaceful when I listen to music. When I am reading and posting, I like the music without the words. When I need to hear the words, I am guided to jazz or old classic country.

Feel sad that my son chooses to stay in his addiction.

Most of all, I am grateful that I can feel.

What I am in today, is a person living in the moment, trying to be the best `me`I can be in today.