What a Nice Day!

Today was one of those days when everything just seemed to go right. Woke up after a good nights rest feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the day. The kids looked like sleeping angels as I crept into their room to wake them. Gavin seemed in good spirits as the usual morning clothing battle was diverted. I hit most of the lights green and made it to work 30 minutes early...making up some missed time earlier in the week. I was pleasantly surprised to find the girl we just hired bright and eager to learn. The day continued smoothly and my weekend approached. The drive home was equally enjoyable as the wind cooled my face. Tending to the gardens, the sun beating down, the smell of dirt and plant life in the air, I noticed my tomato plants were finally blooming! I thought to myself, "What a nice day!" I am truely grateful for the small things in life for it is what fills my life with beauty!

I Wanna Get Off This Ride

Lately my life has felt like a rollercoaster; a constant up and down making it hard to get my barings. I try to look at change in a positive way, but sometimes it just plain sucks! A friend of mine told me that life is like a mountain; you keep going round and round until you reach the top. So even though it feels like you keep coming back to the same spot you are actually gaining ground. I know she's right, but some days I just wanna give up on the notion because I'm tired of going in circles.

I read in a book by Deepak Chopra that you are drawn to people that reflect your self-image. I admit I had a hard time grasping that. I couldn't understand that I would be drawn to people that treat me poorly and take my friendship for granted, but then it dawned on me; maybe it's the other way around. Maybe it's those people who are drawn to me; to my light and love and laughter. And then it made sense. I feel that it's part of my divine plan to be a guiding light for others, like a light tower; glowing off in the distance, constant, and easily taken for granted. I need to stop waiting for people to come into shore and just let the current take them where it may know that whether or not they knew it I made a difference on their journey.

I know this is just a dip and the ride will continue upward again and I'll be happy, but for right now I shed a tear to those I've lost and send the intention for a brighter tomorrow!