Sometimes I feel so strong, and then there are those days that beat me down one punch at a time. Some days I have peace and some days I struggle to keep my mind from going off on these rants of injustice. Why this and that. How can this God we trust be like this.Those days are hard for us all. Our crazy ego thinks it knows all. I can only tell myself that this "cloud" will pass, just as the others have. I remember that the only thing I have to do is remember to breathe. When I can really go inward to my heart and listen to my own breath my ego fades even if it's only momentary. It helps me through those breath taking moments every day. Have you ever gotten so stressed that you think you can't breathe? In those crazy moments think about this... listen to your own breath. listen and feel... feel the air as it enters your nose and hits the back of your throat... can you feel it swirling?... is it cool or warm?... feel your lungs drink in this life giving air. It will help you through those stressful times.

The soft answer turns away wrath. When everyone around you seems to be in bad spirits bickering and complaining, take a step back, it's so easy to answer in kind, but instead feel into your heart and answer gently. Let peace radiate from you.. Thanks for this CB! wise words...
Love and peace for your days

Today has come and gone like any other to so many around me. 18months ago Angel Bitsy earned her wings. It would be so easy to give in to the darkness and be swallowed up by grief. Grief so close to my heart at every second of every day I don't know how to explain it. I know there is no need for explanation here. Some days are still much more struggle than others as we knew they would be. So many have reached out to let us know they haven't forgotten her. Thank you! I am saddened by so much as we just passed what would have been Brittany's graduation. It is so hard to watch all these beautiful young souls moving down their paths. Bittersweet... Thank you again for not letting her memory fade.
As I started, it would be so easy to be swallowed by darkness. But we choose to stay on the sunny side of life. We know it is what she would have us do. Look for the rainbows at every chance. There is always something beautiful to be found in every moment if you only stop and take the time to look. Don't let the rain stop you, chase the sun and relish it's warmth and beauty. A cloud does not put out the sun.
peace to all
Amy