A Wonderful Event 8/31/17

    There's a wonderful story I want to share.  It happened Tuesday.  I was wrong.

     Someone called me on something I said.  I wasn't wise.  Her correction excited me.  I am thrilled how present  I was when this event took place.

    When we justify what we
do, we are not present.  Justi-fying is a control pattern.  I didn't do that.

   This person made me a better person.  I will elaborate on this story in my next post, I think.

    In the meantime, here are....

 My Gratitudes for Today: 
1.  Gathering with wonderful friends last night. It met my need for connection, closeness and celebrating life.

2.  I delighted being with authentic com-panions.  We shared nuggets of wisdom that meant some-thing to us.  We discussed slogans.  Mine was "Let Go and Let God."
3.  For my health.  On August 12th I ran a race. Did well.  I enjoyed being with 20,000 others who regularly join in this form of exercise.
     I never saw so many fit people with muscular legs.   In terms of fitness, I am getting there.  But I am in better shape than I've been in a long while.
4.  For the work I do.  I love helping others to help themselves.

5.  For feeling what I want and feel.  It is easy to avoid our feelings, even with ourselves.  I am glad I am present, most of the time.
6.  Met with someone I mentor.  I cherished the vulnerability he demonstrated when we were together.
7.  I am meeting with a son tonight.  It brings a mixed bag of feelings.  I will rest in God's presence while with this young man. I will also be present if I feel uncomfortable.

How About You? 
 It has been a long while since I've heard gratitudes from visitors of this inn.  Would it be possible to hear what makes your heart sing?  All I ask for is three.