Wednesday, April 16, 2008

The simple joy of loving life

My day has been light, and carefree. My concerns over finances and employment placed on the back burner. My national exam for massage therapy exists in the near future. Today I was blissfully in the moment, grounded and safe in the knowledge, that all will be as it should.

My worrying changes my breathing, and my ability to feel joy. I would have none of it today.

Worry robs me of a loving present. It robs all of us of a loving, connected present.
Today, I wanted my attention to be focused on those that I love dearly, on my breathing, and on giving and receiving joy-in the moment.
The bills will still be there.
The company I work for is going to abuse their power in this economy.
They will continue abusing their workforce.

My test is on my mind...but in my heart they do not sit.
My problems cannot have the place in my heart where love and kindness want to give and receive.

Give yourself a day like this.
Stop the world and make love. Roll some pennies and put a little extra gas in the car- drive just to remind yourself what freedom feels like.
Call a loved one, or a lover who is far from you, and find each other in the moment where time and distance cannot separate.

Then, love them well.

That is what I did today.
And my breathing is calm, quiet...my mood hopeful and gentle as I get ready to sign off the day.
Joy is a gift. It is blessing. Never forget that.

Blessed Be -Renee

1 comment:

Taina said...

You have a great aptitue for writting ney-ney. I enjoyed reading your views and in doing so you inspired me to divulge mine... only it's 2 am here and I've got some serious allergy issues atm but look out for me :-p