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Phil


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 Today's Gift.



It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
--Antoine de St. Exupery


A tuning fork is a small tool that is used to tune musical instruments. It is tapped softly and then set down. As it vibrates, it gives off a musical tone. When its vibrations perfectly match the vibrations of the note played on the instrument, the instrument is in tune. When the note matches the tuning fork, this can be both felt and heard.

Our hearts work like a tuning fork. When the heart feels completely in tune with a decision or thought or action in our lives, then we know it is the right one for us. We can actually feel the harmony inside our bodies.

Sometimes what we know deep in our hearts gets clouded over by doubts and questions and other people's opinions and judgments. We need to clear away such clouds and listen to our hearts, for our hearts carry the wisdom of God.


Am I in tune with my heart today?



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Each Day a New Beginning.




That reality of life and living--movement from one place to another either in a project or in a state of mind, does not conform with what we imagine or expect or think we deserve so we often leave things hanging unfinished or unstarted.
--Sandra Edwards


Being dissatisfied--discontented with the experiences life gives us - forever hampers our growth. Reality is not our bane but our gift. The particular reality perceived by any one of us is of special significance because in that reality are our lessons--the very lessons that will awaken us to the awareness that what life offers is just what we deserve, and more.


It's our interpretation of life's realities that is at fault. But as we grow, spiritually, the clouds will disappear. We'll come to understand the interplay between our realities. And we'll willingly move ahead, fulfilling our part in life's bigger picture.


Sometimes all I can do is trust that all is well, even though it's not as I had hoped. On bad days I need only to reflect on the past to know that I am moving in the right direction.

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Great thoughts for today, Phil! Thank you!  I especially appreciate the latter one about Each Day:


On bad days I need only to reflect on the past to know that I am moving in the right direction.


So true!!!!!!!!!!


hugs,


Dana




 



-- Edited by DanaBanana at 11:34, 2006-05-31

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Hi Phil, happy Wednesday to you too.


Your post is relevant to what is going on in my life today.  I live with a chronic illness (sometimes debilitating) and I have limits to what I can handle on a day to day basis.  The last few months I was working at a job that was INCREDIBLY stressful.  That on top of having two busy kids was way too much for me.  I felt out of control at work and at home.  I was way behind in everything and not able to do a good job anywhere - just way too busy.  I was getting sicker to the point of struggling to just function. 


Two weeks ago, I stopped working abruptly because I was feeling so rotten and unable to get out of bed.  I left a ton of work to be done and I really left the office in bind because there was nobody else available to do my work.  I feel TERRIBLE about this.  I am normally very responsible and professional and there is no way I would ever do anything like this.  I could not help it though - I was getting sicker and headed towards months in hospital if I did not take care of myself, and fast.


The people at the office did not understand.  They know about my illness but I think they are really just more concerned about the bottom line.  I have left several messages for my co-workers and they have not returned my calls.  There is one man in particular who I know I really let down.  He was counting on me and had always sung my praises to the partners, etc.  Anyway, I feel terribly guilty about leaving them in a bind.  It is hard on my ego and hard on my "people pleasing" defects because I think they must have a lesser opinion of me now.


However, I am starting to feel better physically.  I am getting lots of rest.  My home life feels really manageable and I am feeling very happy.  Yesterday I thought - now this is balance. I have time to take care of myself, take care of my kids, go to meetings and enjoy life.  This feels completely right to me.  This feels like God's will.  I feel the harmony you described. 


You wrote:


"Sometimes what we know deep in our hearts gets clouded over by doubts and questions and other people's opinions and judgments. We need to clear away such clouds and listen to our hearts, for our hearts carry the wisdom of God."


That really hit home with me.  Thanks.  Now my challenge is to "clear away the clouds of other people's opinion and to listen to my heart.  I tend to fill up my plate too much again once I start to feel better. 


Thanks for the post.  Have a great day!


WRbeachbum


 


 



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Direction Banana?


Theres direction? ....Some days Im still sittin at the intersection..watching traffic.....:)


The one Ive been getting lately is...just keep watching traffic...and dont make a move..till till the light turns green...


The only problem with that is...there are no light...Its a 4 way stop.:)


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And WR?   I can identify with yu...


An 8 out of 10..medically on this end....and it wont get better than that...


Aww what the hell? Theres room on the plate for a bit more. Pile it on...:)


I carry a business cell phone 130 hours a week.and drive about 90 of those hours....oversee two kids at home...plus the house...


Do service work for 33 groups...


Attend meetings and AA funtions...


Spend time on this board..


Have one sponsee with cancer..and his days are numbered..


Another sponsee with short term sobriety..that has had both parents pass on in the last 8 months..


Started cutting a neigbours grass..because they physically cant right now...and 2 weeks ago..made the mistake of asking them..what the truck load of dirt was doing in their back yard...


And offering to make a new lawn for them...so..that became a wheelbarrow and shovel job...in spare time...for 2 weeks..plus grass seeding it...


Now...Whats wrong with this picture?? lol


Then wonder why one hasta put everything on stop for 2 or 3 days..just to recoup...


um....youre not alone eh?  Then again...we are alkys....and that explains a lot...lol 


 Easy does it....? And Limitations?


Something foreign to me....


Keep on truckin....:)  Life is short...



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"Sometimes what we know deep in our hearts gets clouded over by doubts and questions and other people's opinions and judgments. We need to clear away such clouds and listen to our hearts, for our hearts carry the wisdom of God."


I firmly believe that to be true..WR...I really do...



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Man oh man,


I thought I had a busy schedule. Geesh! You ever get time to sleep Phil?


That whole bit about the tuning fork reminded me of when I was really struggling with anxiety. That's how my whole body felt at times, like it was vibrating from the inside out. Glad I don't have to deal with that today.


I had a rough day at work. The whole angry, irritable, and discontented deal. It came to me on my way home that I only got five hours of sleep last night and I don't think that's quite enough. Kind of explains my moodiness.


Have a good Wednesday, what's left of it!



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Phil wrote:

Direction Banana? Theres direction? ....Some days Im still sittin at the intersection..watching traffic.....:) The one Ive been getting lately is...just keep watching traffic...and dont make a move..till till the light turns green... The only problem with that is...there are no light...Its a 4 way stop.:) ----------------------


I hear ya...but it's better to stay put than to move backwards! ;)


hugs,


Dana



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I have little naps when Im driving Sober...If I hear a "Thump" I wake up..:)


And Banana?  I firmly agree with you...


Sometimes..the best action..is no action...it beats spinning tires in the middle of the intersection..and doing nothing but burning rubber...


You guys have a good night...



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