Eleven O'Clock and All's Well

Ha. There's nothing like reading to make you feel like a jerk sometimes. Here's a passage I read randomly today.

A trying situation can be tolerated with relative ease when we have a positive, trusting attitude. We forget, generally, that we have an inner source of strength to meet every situation. We forget the simple truth - all is well, at this moment, and at every moment.

After reading this, my head snapped out of it. It's funny -- this message has been in and out of my realm of thinking since Friday night, thanks to random messages heard in meetings and conversations with friends.. but didn't really click emotionally until today. I got out of the funk, and got into a groove by visiting a close friend down near my parents. It was rejuvenating, and our talk made me realize that I don't have to be working the steps every freaking minute. What matters is that I am enjoying my life and finding that positive optimist that I grew up with deep down inside of me. With her comes this relaxed acceptance of any and all that might cross my path, along with a smart cookie that takes everything at face value - nothing more, nothing less. Most of all, I'm now comfortable with who I am, at least for today. And way more comfortable and forgiving than I was 34 days ago. And while actions speak volumes more than words, it feels good to write it all down and say it to myself, because that instills the positive attitude inside of me, and lets me marinate in it. Today I showed myself this person, as I did for most of the day yesterday and will hopefully do so tomorrow. And that's the most important person that needs to see it -- me. But I don't mind telling you about it. ;)

In case I don't get to write much this week, what with the return to the real world pending...have a beautiful week and keep your chins up and your hearts open! Thanks for letting me share...