The only sense that is common in the long run is the sense of change--and we all instinctively avoid it. -- E. B. White
Nature reveals to us a world that is always changing. No two sunsets are alike. Winter brings invigorating days while spring brings new buds and blossoms every day. Summer brings lazy warmth and star-filled evenings while fall brings crisp afternoons and a sense of nostalgia.
Even though nature shows us a constantly changing world, we often resist the changes in our own lives. Changes can be both hard and sad, yet they are a part of life. Perhaps we are moving on to a new school or a new neighborhood, or perhaps we are feeling the changes that come with a divorce in the family.
With every change we say a sad goodbye to something old, something familiar - in the same way we feel sadness for summer's end when the first leaves begin to fall. Yet every change also offers us the excitement and potential of a new season - with its own opportunity for new smells, special gifts, and invigorating days.
How have I changed today?
From Today's Gift: Daily Meditations for Families
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
I hand a business of 20 years...over to someone else...lock, stock, and barrell.
And drive a taxi for THEM for the winter....while they go through transition...
In one way? This kid is sad about it...In another way Im relieved...
Its over....Something like grieving a relationship...
But yu know?
That business has paid the bills...and as a single parent....has taken care of 3 kids till they grew up...and in the process Ive made one hell of a pile of friends...
Its time to let it go...And as with most things...Im an alky who has a hell of a time letting things go...
But yu know? Even with all the negatives throughout sobriety....there are one hell of a lot more positives...."I think they are called learning and growing experiences" and yup....No pain...no gain...
I look forward.....Higher Power willing...and even going through health crap....to a number of days from now....When I can say..."Im going on a trip, and I dont know when Ill be back"
YOU ALL have a good night!! Watch out for those turnip trucks ehh..:)
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Live each day as if it were your last...because tomorrow?
It might be.
Hi Phil: Congrats on your SEMI retirement!!! What a joyful thing for you! It is hard to change but sometimes in life its the best thing we can ever do for ourselves!! Sometime, sad as you might be at times, you'll look back on this with relief! Especially after you start that first road trip to who knows where!!!!!! Best of luck!! P>S> Dont get fired!!! HAHA Lani
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
