Where Has the Innkeeper Been? (Also, the Encouragement of Difficult Times.)

What steps do you think are necessary for success?

      I've been locked out of the inn. Imagine that. My household has been infected with a Trojan virus, taking my computer out of action since
Thursday. I have a friend staying over night. I'm using his laptop to say "hi" early this morning, while he's snoring away.  
      Hi. 
      I shall take my laptop to Archie. He has a shop in a town 15 miles away. He's been excellent at fixing my computer when it has given up its ghost.  Yesterday, six hours I spent, trying to get the bugger fixed. No luck.
      So, how are you? 

My Gratitudes This Early Saturday Morning: 

1.  I had a friend work on my computer all day yesterday. I joined him for part of the time.
    I appreciate his stopping his efforts. Getting support like this was humbling. I let him know I was grateful for his help. I appreciate kindness and his help. 
2. I'm meeting with friends this morning. I enjoy connecting with them and the inspiration they provide. 
3. I look forward to straightening my home. Saturdays I concentrate on household chores. I like reducing clutter, getting my home in order. 
4. My sister called me. She doesn't like to drive. Visiting my sons and me she wants to do. She'll take a train. I appreciate her efforts. Bonding with family is always good. 
5. I spoke with my younger brother an older brother. My parents are no longer around. It's good seeing the family connecting. 
6. I'm meeting with a friend tomorrow. I'm looking forward to our time together. The best conversation I had last year was with this person. I like how our conversations flow, we have a lot in common. 
7. I've written letters this week. I'm grateful that I made the effort. It's easy to overlook the work necessary for relationship to thrive.  I appreciate being diligent. 
8. I had a marketing meeting to develop my business and enhance this inn. I was thrilled with the results. 
The Encouragement of Difficult Times
I'm glad I'm able to say hi guests who drop by. This month, there have been several challenges to this inn. A service I've been using that expanded the outreach of this inn throughout the world isn't working effectively.  And now, I'm virused.  I see these problems as a good sign. I do. 
       Many times the things that are good for us require effort to attain. Education, developing our professional abilities and maintaining healthy, wholesome, supportive relationships, keeping a home clean and tidy, for example.

      Success requires pushing through the difficult times. 

"Calepa [kalepa] ta kala."

      This ancient Greek saying tells us that those things which are excellent, worthy of praise and provide depth in our lives require vigorous effort in order to attain them.
      I look forward to expanding the vision of this inn.  I'm committed to helping weary guests who drop by.  Whatever is necessary to maintain and enlarge the effectiveness of this inn, I will do. 

How About You?

 What do you find helpful for success? I'd love hearing your answers. 

            The Innkeeper