For years Ive kept a journal so I would have something written to reflect on.

You see life is so interesting when you lift the veil and start to experience what is really going on. A few years ago I began to pay more attention to my environment. In fact, my lesson is, to have an effect on my environment rather than my environment has an effect on me. As I witness my effect on the environment, I can also see how it affects the people with whom I share my time. People have come and gone. There has been laughter and tears and there have been words left unspoken. Its the words that are unspoken that sometimes say the most. Love speaks a language that is mostly unheard. Its an expression, or an act .Khalil Gibran said it best Work is your love made visible. Love is unconditional. Its most powerful when expressed like this; Love those you love the least because they need it the most. Love is forgiving. Forgiving others is essential, but I had to learn that forgiving me is vital. I get plenty of opportunities to practice and apply this on a daily basis. Sometimes I need to be forgiven for being too hard on myself. Sometimes I need to give myself credit for my accomplishments, no matter how miniscule they may be. Its better to acknowledge my achievements and nature my own growth than be too hard on myself if I become doubtful. I was reading something in Rob Breznys newsletter about nurturing. * AUTONOMOUS NURTURING. Not waiting for someone to give you what you can give yourself. (Suggested by Shannen Davis.

As I mature my comprehension of certain ideals matures also, their meanings take on a different concept. It took me years to understand that righteousness doesnt mean right, it just means kinder, loving forgiving. Time also taught me that meek doesnt mean weak; it means controlled power, using kindness and compassion over hatred. So the terms righteousness and meek have an entirely different meaning, spiritually speaking. It took me a long time to master some of the principles needed to discern that fact. No, it didnt come to me in a blinding flash of light. It came in a way that was so subtle I almost missed

it entirely.

And sometimes I still do..But thats ok. I dont want to have it all figured out. Its the seeking that keeps my journey interesting and with a smile on my face . Im learning how to keep a humorous attitude about this whole thing. Im jus sayin. It gets interesting when I started to notice my triumph over adversity. Not after the adversity, but during the adversity. I cant miss that. Something in me demanded that I jump forward and dare myself to believe that everything God said about loving us (me, in particular) was true. Whenever I forgave someone , that was God loving me, Whenever I shared what I had ,that was God loving me Whenever I loved some the way they should be loved, that was God loving me.When I allow myself to be loved, that is God. Thats how he makes his presence known through me and makes me aware of the fact that I am His Magnificent Obsession. We all are. Seriously!! Im not jus sayin, But I am! And so are you! Welcome To A new Day, Its been expecting you!