July 13

PATIENCE MONTH: DAY 13: “Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.” ― David G. Allen

Now, THAT is a tough one. I always think my ideas, my methods, my way of seeing things is the only good one. When I wrote that, it made me laugh.

Sometimes, when I am writing these pieces, I get tickled by my attitudes and beliefs. Then I take that and use it in my life, because we need to find the humor in what we think. It is so hilarious! And so patently out to destroy our hopes for peace and happiness. (I must be in need of fruit…I wrote Peach and happiness!)

So, it appears I have some humor this morning. It may be the kind of day that needs a humorous outlook. Most of life does. I seldom remember to bring my sense of humor to most of what I do. Then I end up enjoying myself so much more.

Taking myself seriously is probably one of my greater faults. Being still on Step 7 with this writing, I love that this is what is coming up for me this morning. There is a great deal of work for me right now that is very focused on details. I am working on several projects where I need to get the minutia of life in order. I am good at it, but it can drive me crazy when I omit or screw up any part of it.

Sigh! So, having written that, perhaps that is why I need greater patience. And more calm acceptance. And an open, laughing mind. So I can acquire Peach and Happiness in my day today.

I really wanted to put a smiling face at the end of that sentence.

I am so grateful that the Universal Power I sat with, one more time, before I wrote this piece is sending me what I need. Even in this writing, I sometimes get too fixated on the end of the writing, rather than the process.

I have written entire pieces where I zone out and let the words come and have no attachment during the process. Today, I am fumbling and typing off the home-row and making all kinds of funny mistakes. That is a sure sign that I am tired and need to proceed more slowly. I have learned things like this. I have learned that I may be trying too hard and need to relax. Okay.

So, perhaps, the different order mentioned in today’s quote might be that my words can be arranged with letters in different order…hahaha…it just keeps coming…

So, I am typing slower and more mindfully…laughing more, enjoying this weird kind of morning and looking forward to seeing what it brings. Life is interesting, is it not? Having a great day, hope you are too!