our distress

Lately I’ve been learning an important lesson about being present. It is not the events or circumstances in our life that cause us distress. It is our EXPECTATIONS attached to them, whether it is that something is not what it used to be or that something is not what we want now. This has been a profound lesson for me and one that, as a ‘beginner’, is taking a little practice.

I read 2 books last week that have completely changed my perspectives on life. One is called “The Essential Laws of Fearless Living” by Guy Finley. The other was “Of Monkeys and Dragons” by Michelle L. O’Donnell. All I can say is Wow. And many thanks to my friend Beth Daniel for recommending them to me. I still have a ways to go but at least I feel some hope and empowerment towards my goal.