I'd never realized that we have the ability to choose where to place our attention and, by doing so, relieve our suffering and bring more joy into our lives." - Toni Bernhard, J.D. Or, I could choose not to feed those grievances and, instead, turn my attention to the lovely time people were having right at this moment and to the love I feel for my family. I could choose continue to go over my "list of grievances" which did nothing but make me more and more unhappy. As I stayed in that little locked "prison," I suddenly realized that I had a choice. My mood turned so sour and dark, that I took myself off to the restroom so people wouldn't see my unhappiness. But soon that enjoyment turned to envy and resentment as I began to ruminate about all the fun I'd be missing after I left, especially at the "adult" party that my son and daughter-in-law had planned for later. Those A-Ha Moments: Spiritual Growth Through Journaling Goldy, Lynnette on. When I got to the party, at first I was enjoying myself. Due to chronic illness, I could only stay for an hour or so. Buy Those A-Ha Moments by Lynnette Goldy from Waterstones today Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over 25. "Two years ago, I had an "aha" moment at a birthday party for my young granddaughter, Camden.
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