A friend of mine told me to trust in the universe. I am going to give it a try - wanna come?
Just because I'm choosing to trust in the Universe and consciously follow its lead doesn't mean I have to like it, right?
I appreciate what you're saying, B. I just needed to blow off some steam.
Originally Posted By: beginnersmind
In spite of that, I continue to try to learn that the things I cannot change are other people, places, and circumstances. The only things I can change are my attitudes, reactions and action toward the people, places and circumstances in my life.
...And it's not always easy, is it? We're all so used to hanging on to that illusion of control that it becomes habit. We see it in others, and we buy into it ourselves. Monkey see, monkey do, I guess.
Attitudes, reactions and actions. Back into the saddle I go...
Originally Posted By: beginnersmind
Take a little time to deal with your emotions. Remember how admirably you have handled all this.
I still have pent up resentments and frustrations that I know I need to deal with. And those come from my unconsciously buying into the illusion of control.
Man, the habits of a lifetime are hard to break, aren't they?....
PATIENCE AND FORTITUDE CONQUER ALL THINGS. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
DBing and MLC take their toll....Please provide exact CHANGE. -Jimbo
