Thursday, August 10, 2006

Peace, Peace and Always Peace (8/10/2006)

Some things in life are hard.

We never know what another person may be going through. We all get wrapped up in the webs that are our lives. Not one of us can claim to be entirely selfless. It is in fact healthy to look out for our own wellbeing.

However, along the path that we travel, there are bound to be pot-holes and trouble. Many times, these conflicts can not be ignored. It is HOW we deal with these conflicts that define the kind of person we are, and how the remainder of our journey in life will be.

In tripping ourselves up, many times we stumble over others and may even injure them. Despite these situations being uncomfortable, simply walking away will only cause continued pain, making the weak, weaker yet.

The good derived from working through the pain is that we come through the other side knowing more about ourselves and having the opportunity to express to others how much we treasure them and care about them.

In life, I believe that everything happens for a reason and that there is something to be taken from every experience. The key is being willing to recognize and accept the message - whatever it might be. That is what growth is about.

Sometimes we aren't ready for the next step as is evident in the way we choose to not deal with issues in our lives. But that is ok too. When the time is right, we will see clearly the actions needed and the alteration in our steps that must happen. Until that time, we can take solace in knowing that we are loved.

Today I send healing thoughts and positive affirmations to all those in my life. I am comfortable in my skin and I feel my soul expanding as I grow in each experience. I have no delusions as to my imperfections. I am constantly tripping myself up. But, I feel good in saying that I am willing to get up, dust myself off, offer a hand to those around me that may need a boost, and should they turn their head away, I can be ok with knowing that I tried and that I will offer again when they are ready to heal and continue in their journey.

My wish today is one of peace. I am thinking of all those who touch my life, and sending this wish to them.

May your souls be well and may your mind be clear.
No matter what, I hold you dear.
Peace, Peace and always peace.

~Autumn

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