It has been years since I have heard anyone say  "Go with the flow, Catherine." It has been years since I have thought or said it to myself. One week ago today circumstances took away my plans & many of my choices. The day did not go as I had expected. As I sat waiting to see a doctor in the emergency room of a huge hospital, acceptance and staying in the present moment were my wisest choices. I did not like what I was experiencing but I needed help and I was in the right place to get it. "Go with flow, Catherine" came to mind.

I was a member of a wonderful 12 step group for many years. Al-Anon was where I learned the value of living in the moment which involved letting go of the past and realizing I could dream & plan but I had no control over the future. I also learned that being present in the moment is vital to my sanity but it is not always fun or easy, especially in a situation like the one last week. I was hurting and could not change that on my own. As I sat...