Life's Wisdom

 

Today......

I realized that I have spent more days in anger than in peace.

I have allowed perfectly good moments slip away because they weren’t perfect.

I know I have been critical at times where comfort was needed.

I spent time wishing for thing that were neither important nor in my control.

I outwardly searched for happiness when all the time she was my mute companion just waiting for the moment when I allowed her to speak.

I have hurried past the blooming spring lilacs, turning my nose, not allowing myself a moment to embrace the scent their blissful perfume.

I have devoured a meal without savoring the richness of the flavors or acknowledging the loving hands that prepared it.

I have said no when I should have said yes.

I have said yes when I should have said no. My priorities were out of alignment.

However, for all of the times I have miss stepped, I have recovered, realigned and readjusted.

Believe it or not, yes, age is accompanied by many gifts, and they are welcomed.

Wisdom

Patience

Insight

Clarity

Comfort with yourself

And compassion for others

I now understand that sustenance comes not from how well we feed ourselves, but how well we feed others.

Today I watched a friend arrive at church. He was wheeled in, but not in a chair.

He arrived in a box draped with a cloth that spoke of his devotion.

Prayers were said, hymns were sung, stories were told, tears were shed and comfort was given.

Sadness and grief were so very prevalent, but so was deep love.

This story had a sad ending, as all of ours will.
 

I have been reminded to
 

Let go of the anger

Find the beauty

Open my heart
 

Trust my instincts
 

Slow down
 

Release judgment
 

Savor each day and embrace the journey.