Linking up with Charlotte and Ginger at Spiritual Sunday
Sometimes I think I want something. Soon I start thinking I really need to have it. When I get it....it hits me.....I can't handle it...it's too much...I don't want it anymore.
Recently....there was something I thought I wanted. People encouraged me to go for it. But when I finally did get it....it was too much. I hadn't realized what having it really meant....the changes I'd need to make....the work involved to maintain it....
When I let it go.....gave it back.....I felt immediate relief....and realized some things....what might be right for someone else may not be right for me. And filling my life up with things isn't what brings happiness.
I saw a woman being interviewed on the news. Her home and all her possessions burned in the Texas fires. First she cried....then smiled and said, I'm grateful. My family and I were not hurt. Now I need to go check on my neighbours. That's what I want....what she has....a grateful spirit in whatever life gives......being content with the important things..life, family, friends.... being alive....and caring for others.
Praying for all those affected by Texas fires; and those hit with floods.
All that I want in my life is that feeling of peace.....
"We need much less than we think we need" Maya Angelou
Recently....there was something I thought I wanted. People encouraged me to go for it. But when I finally did get it....it was too much. I hadn't realized what having it really meant....the changes I'd need to make....the work involved to maintain it....
When I let it go.....gave it back.....I felt immediate relief....and realized some things....what might be right for someone else may not be right for me. And filling my life up with things isn't what brings happiness.
I saw a woman being interviewed on the news. Her home and all her possessions burned in the Texas fires. First she cried....then smiled and said, I'm grateful. My family and I were not hurt. Now I need to go check on my neighbours. That's what I want....what she has....a grateful spirit in whatever life gives......being content with the important things..life, family, friends.... being alive....and caring for others.
Praying for all those affected by Texas fires; and those hit with floods.
All that I want in my life is that feeling of peace.....
