Humility

  Yesterday I had a repeat lesson in humility and my insanity in doing the same thing several times and expecting it to work this time. I learned several years ago that humility meant accepting the reality of being who I am without pretense, no pretending to be different than I am.  I need to accept that because of my disability everything I do will take three to five times longer than normal.  Yesterday I tried to do to much and as a result at seven in the evening I was exhausted and still doing the dinner dishes.  This morning I feel grateful for the lesson and am  planning a restful day.  

Life Goal

  Several years ago I set my goal as changing the world one person at a time and it is apparent that I have done and continue to do that.  I picked that goal because I knew it would occupy me for the rest of my life and I find the goal to be fulfilling — it fits me well.  I don’t wish to control anyone or achieve any specific outcome.  I do wish to bring people closer to whatever concept of Love or God works for them and have them use that power/source in their decision making.  Of course I have to begin with me.  “We can cultivate an environment among us which will foster one another’s spiritual growth by directing and redirecting intention and attention to God; by discouraging what draws us away; by loving support for each other in the vicissitudes of our utterly human lives; by respecting and cherishing the uniqueness of each life.”  (Patricia Loring)