Serenity

Another bright, sunny, cold, snowless day!

The opening Olympic ceremony takes place this evening in Vancouver where the weather is creating uncertainty as well.

That part of the country has always had mild winters, although the mountains are usually snow-covered!

This season is unpredictable in most parts of the world.

My own season of life seems to be mirroring this state.

I find myself faced with decision-making that I have been successful in avoiding until now.

My sleep, which is tenuous anyway, is being affected more than ordinarily, with thoughts running through my mind forcing me to take a look at all aspects of my life.

I prefer to live one day at a time focused on finding the positive in each moment, yet my subconscious as well as conscious mind is telling me to plan ahead, to make good decisions for myself.

The turmoil I feel is creating anxiety which in turn affects my sleep and consequently everything else. Logically I know that.

The serenity prayer comes to mind again, asking God to grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Let go and let God not only give me the answers, but the ability to listen, to hear and to follow. . .