Yesterday was a bad day ... no particular reason. Yes, it was Monday and a little cloudy, but nothing really happened. And, that's my point ... when "nothing" happens, my mind takes over and starts it journey down that slippery slope of doubt and fear!
It's a new day, and I thank God for it! Here's where the support system is so very important!
My husband, Frank: he's absolutely wonderful! He's not a mushy kind of guy, but has a great sense of reality (at least as it relates to others) and a wicked sense of humor. I know he's suffering in silence because he doesn't want me to become more upset. Thank you, Frank, for being there through all of the ups and downs of our life. We've known each other for 28 years (will be married 23 years on September 22).
My sister, Suzie: She has a very high-stress job, family challenges, and her own health concerns ... but she contacts me regularly and I know she's there for me! Just a note or a call from her makes all the difference in the world! I love you, Suzie!
Our friend, Sam: Sam's wife, Marla, is a breast cancer survivor ... and believe me, her journey through this disease was not easy. He recommended humor..."What you need to do is forget about the what-ifs...they will just drive you crazy...You need to laugh..I'm serious...they say...laughter is the best medicine...and they're right...Marla and I decided early on that we were going to laugh about things...and that's what we did...we laughed throughout the whole chemo experience. It helped a lot and I truly believe that is one big reason Mar is 100% cancer free now!!!!! So, you need to just laugh a lot...forget the what-ifs...please, it's the best medicine there is!!!" You're so right, Sam...that's what I've always relied on...you're message helped bring me back to that reality! God, bless you and Marla!
My friend, Susan: She always sends through email poems and jokes that give me that emotional boost I need, at just the right time! She's part of a group of us who have been friends since junior high, and stay in touch to this day. Thank you, Susan, for your emails...keep 'em coming! Thank you, also, "group" Susan, Kathryn, Cindy and Emma ... that you for your prayers!
My therapist, Mimi: Thank you for helping me to understand myself and understand that, regardless of my past experiences, I'm strong and can meet my challenges.
Today's "Daily OM" message: It's an inspirational message site nurturing body, mind and soul, and today's is one that spoke directly to me...and helps me to understand the root of my suffering ... my own mind!
The "Daily Word" archives: This resource is filled with thousands of positive affirmations and inspirational messages that I rely on "religiously!"
Unityonline.org: It's filled with audio affirmations and provides prayer support ... hundreds of thousands of people holding me in healing consciousness ... I can't even wrap my mind around that!
So, the point of all of this is that I have to force myself to bring my mind back to reality. The Buddhists call what I'm experiencing, "groundlessness," the reality that nothing in life is permanent. And, until we experience this, we cannot understand ourselves and live life without suffering. It doesn't seem logical, but I'm starting to "get it!"
Thank you all, those I've named and the many others that I've not named, for all of your support and prayers. God bless you all!
Namaste,
Chele
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