We can learn to have
perspective when we are going through those confusing, difficult learning
times. When we are being pelleted by events that make us feel, think, and
question, we are in the midst of learning something important. We can trust
that something valuable is being worked out in us--even when things are
difficult, even when we cannot get our bearings. Insight and clarity do not
come until we have mastered our lesson.
Melody Beattie
I really needed to read these words this morning – as I sat
and stared at my blank word document and had not a clue what to write this
morning. Having made the bold proclamation yesterday of my intent to change the
world in a big way, this morning I am faced with OMG, what ever possessed me to
say that? Now what?
And having made a commitment to blog 5 days a week, I
couldn’t just take the easy way out and say, “Oh well, I don’t feel like it
today;” or “maybe I’ll be clear/inspired tomorrow.” So what to do?
I don’t want to write something just to write – that would
be a waste of my time and yours. So I followed the advice of a wise guide, who suggested
to me that if I want to be a writer, my job is to always seek inspiration. And
so I did. Thank you Jeff Anderson, for
your nightly “snips” in my inbox, which are often unerringly timely.
So today I share Melody Beattie’s words with you and remind
myself to be gentle with myself. I am trusting that whatever is calling me to
write and share my thoughts knows what It is doing, that whatever lessons I am
here to learn, and to share, will uplift and inspire.
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