I can choose to be peaceful. I can choose my attitude and behavior. No one makes me have a particular response. It is up to me.
Musings
What If . . . ?
I was always anticipating the next thing to rock my world and saw catastrophes when I thought of possible outcomes. What if my son starts using again? What if he drops out of school again? What if my husband kicks him out? What if he gives up and tries to harm himself?
Dealing with Pain
Dealing with pain whether physical, mental, or emotional can be very difficult especially when it is long lasting. When in its throes it is easy for me to become depressed, to feel there is no hope it will ever end, that I can’t keep going and I become incapacitated.
Doubt and Love
Doubt is a part of my life and relationship with my Higher Power. Love is a force, a force of good in this universe, and it is my Higher Power. It is something much more powerful than I. Love works miracles. Yet, I doubt it is here to take care of me or that it cares about what goes on in this world, let alone my little life.
Change of Perspective
God, help me to see this situation, this person, this thought differently. Help me change my perspective. When I am angry, hurt, afraid, or resentful what might happen if I change my perspective?