Overcoming Challenges, Resting In God, Enjoying the Support of Balcony People ................12/4/12

    Good evening,

I'm beyond being tired.  Emotionally depleted and physically exhausted, I am.  I'm fighting the good fight, maintaining my equanimity, despite
the busyness and intensity of this week. This may be one of the most demanding weeks I've had in years.

     It will be exciting seeing what my Higher Power----God, as I know Him---is going to do for me.  Deadlines loom. I'm far from meeting them. My life is unmanageable, and that's okay. The most important thing being aware of my circumstances. Nothing improves without first seeing the problem.  I'm doing my best, leaving the results to God.

    Worrying is not the answer.  It is like a rocking chair.  It gives us something to do but it gets us nowhere.  A positive outcome is just as likely as a negative.  In this fact, I place my trust.

      The upside of this intense week is that I'm helping others overcome depression and self-loathing. I've mediated family disputes, helping others face their fears or feelings of abandonment. Through my times with many, they are eliminating the desire to control others, especially their adult children, if they have any.

      Many clients are learning boundaries, nonviolent communication, how to discharge negative energy stored up within their bodies, often due to abuse.

      During this time-crunched week I'm taking care of me. I'm getting rest, exercising, eating nutritious meals and maintaining my Quiet Time.  For more about that, you can read this.

Gratitudes for Today: 
1.  I had three disappointments this week. I did not let them overwhelm me. I had no idea how I was going to overcome these setbacks. I'm grateful for faith in God. I've learned it's my responsibility to handle the monkey wrenches and setbacks that pop up in my life.
     I may not be able to control my circumstances, but I do have control over how I choose to respond.
2.  Late tonight, one of the disappointments was solved by a person who created it. That was totally unexpected and a wonderful blessing.
3.  I love seeing breakthroughs with clients. That happened this evening with one of them. It's an amazing job, helping others relieve their pain. It's my joy helping them become the person they want to be.
4. I was encouraged with a client I saw recently.  He is overcoming severe abuse as a child. He's been responsive to the alternative steps I share with him. They allow him to stay in the solution.  He's learning that he has choices, he is not a helpless, hopeless victim.

How About You? 
What is a breakthrough you've recently experienced?  May I hear from you? That would be great!