It seems I have spent most of my life trying to be positive, a part of my nature, I'm sure. However, I also find that on so many days I am stumbling over and into ROADBLOCKS. . .forcing me to run searching for an affirmation or two to lift me up . . .as I'm icing the growing goose-egged bruise right between my eyes:)
When I apply that proverbial hindsight (ice bag to forehead) . . . I can often see where those ROADBLOCKS might have been warning signs. . . placed in my path to try and prevent me from running headlong in the wrong direction :(
However, hindsight is just that ~ having vision now that I didn't have then.
And so conversely maybe I should be more mindful . . planning with foresight. However, truth told, my crystal ball just really has not been all that effective since Dorothy was standing in the fortune-teller's wagon.
What I DO know about roadblocks now (notice how I am speaking in the present) is that I see them differently today than I did even last week. As I am trying to live more in each day . . to honor what is important in life . . .to appreciate the wonder of living . . .and of truly loving and giving love to those who surround me in compassion and kindness ~ the roadblocks of life become smaller and smaller . . .because my focus has changed.
When we focus on what is really meaningful in our lives. . becoming mindful of our path to peace and contentment . . we create a more positive community that sustains us in the present and in the future. . .
When our focus is clear . . our perceptions become more acute. , , and we begin to see wondrous things happening in our lives.
In this new year, it seems that I've had a few (too many) roadblocks. Today, I'm re-naming them reflective "turning points" . . .opportunities to re-focus on what is important.
Love .. children .. grandchildren (of course) . . and the joy of discovering something wonderful each new day. I can see my Dad now when I say this. . not necessarily as we were growing up, but as he was growing old. Life just becomes more precious when we remember that it is a gift. . .
And hat we have the opportunity each day to share our gifts with others.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you do to ease your way around, under, or through those "turning points". What is important in your life? What brings you peace and contentment?
As always, I'm listening . . .really listening . . a gift I'd love to return to you.
