I Choose

I choose to accept those things over which I have no control.

I embrace the solitude and quiet times demanded rather than becoming frustrated and angry over the circumstances that require them.

I am willing to assess my personal habits and rituals to assure myself that I am making wise choices and taking care of myself.

My Attitude will determine the Nature of my Personal Process, Experience, and Life.

I first formed these intentions 30 years ago in order to acknowledge and embrace a fundamental truth: I am 100% responsible for my thoughts, emotions, and choices.  When interacting with others, I acknowledge their feelings and offer understanding and compassion to the best of my ability, knowing that I am not responsible for their thoughts, feelings and choices, even when they tell me that I am. I learned through intensely difficult and personal experience that I can only "fix" myself. I can seek support and professional guidance when needed but no one else can "fix" me.

We all need healing at times. We all need encouragement and support from loving, compassionate, wise teachers and friends. Seeing the truth and balance of this allows me to learn, grow, and mature into the spiritual human being I am meant to be.

I am a spiritual being having a human experience. The spiritual part is the core of who I am. The human part is who I am becoming. This journey is often confusing, challenging and, at the same time, wonderful and amazing. Creating a reliable support system as well as relationships with like-minded people is key to navigating life with ease and grace. Have you ever thought about what "grace" is? The best definition I have discovered is this:  Grace is a gift from Divine Love. It is whatever I need in the moment and I do not have to know what that is. I can simply pray "Divine Love, bathe me in Your Grace."

This is the blessing I send to you:  Divine Love, may Your Grace abound in the mind and heart of all who seek love, compassion, and support in their journey to becoming a truly human spiritual being.

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