Daily Missives

Every once in a while I come across someone who is completely selfless, unmatched in commitment to family, unconditionally loving, and always happy about something. The smile on her face and her wagging tail give it away every time. She was a rescue and a rescuer. She gave great dog-hugs. It is with a heavy…

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There are some things that are out of my hands. They just have to run their course.  Like it or not, that’s the way life goes. I just have to accept what life deals to me “on life’s terms”. There will be some grief, but I will be ok if I allow myself to be.…

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I used to think that I would be happy when all of the things I wanted came to me.  I realize now that all of the things I wanted were unrealistic and self-serving. With that kind of attitude, I would never be happy. My happiness comes from within me. I have everything I need and…

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Every day I pray that I can be ok. When I get out of my own way and consciously try to be less self-centered, my days go easier. Maybe that’s what God wants from me. God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

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It’s a nice feeling to wake up in the morning and feel myself at peace. I suppose I usually find it at some point but when my day starts this way I want to keep it forever. Living one moment at a time and allowing my spirit to be guided by a Power Greater than…

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When I think back about some of the most difficult times in my life, there a few things that I remember about each. I initially projected that the worst outcome would happen. My emotional state was driven by what had not happened yet. My fears can drive my emotional and spiritual states. When I allow…

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Every difficult time eventually passes. How I get through those times matters. If I operate like a trainwreck while facing challenges, I cause more problems for myself and others. I need to keep in mind that my problems are my own and no one else’s. If I don’t have the faith or courage required, I…

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There have been certain people put into my path that I could tell were guided by their Higher Power. When I was lost, they consistently led me in a safe direction believing that I would be ok if I followed them. Our paths crossed because they needed to teach me and I needed to learn…

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I can measure the change in myself by how I deal with adversity. If I respond in an unhealthy manner, deploying my old character defects, I have not changed enough. If I respond calmly and thoughtfully, I know that I am connected to God’s Peace. My soul gets stronger when I rely upon God.  …

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I need to remember to find some peace during my day today. I will start by trying to empty the noise from my mind. Then I will ask God to bring peace to my soul.  It usually works. God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

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