~ This Is What I Am Learning ~

http://www.postcardsfromla.com/leya/archives/2005_11.html

(quote found at: http://thesunriseofmylife.blogspot.com/)

“To be seeing the world made new every morning, as if it were the morning of the first day, and then to make the most of it for the individual soul as if each were the last day, is the daily curriculum of the mind's desire.”  ~ John H. Finley

Approaching each day “…as if it were the morning of the first day…”, and then “…to make the most of it for the individual soul…”, inspires me to pay attention!  A signal that each day is important and my handling of the day is significant, it matters!

We are individuals and our life situations are different.  Our perspective of life comes from where our journey has taken us, where we are at this moment.

We look from the inside to the outside.  Our inner life must change before our  vision of the world outside will change.  How do I know this?  The changes are happening to me at this very moment.

 “…And then to make the most of it for the individual soul as if each were the last day, is the daily curriculum of the mind’s desire.”  The mind’s desire, this thrills me to know my mind’s desire can change.  Thinking of the individual soul speaks to me.  I see recognition of the importance and value of each and every person!

For me I believe the change began when Irwin’s tumor was discovered and the reality of suffering and death stabbed my heart.  For days I was so heavy with this knowledge curling up in the fetal position was all I wanted.  Devastation for him, my family and me, was overwhelming.

Within me a knowing began to form, life is precious and short, and I’d better quit stalling and push out of the comfort zone.  Step by step, moment by moment, the new journey has begun.

This....is what I am learning.

Wishing you peace and joy and healing!