It's Inevitable...

"What's going on with me...little pleasure...frustrated with the way things are...can't seem to complete anything..."The above was taken from the journal of the same person who wrote last week's blog entry on this site.  Yes, that's Yours Truly!  Based on the thoughts zipping through my head that day, I wasn't taking my own advice.  But you know what?  I'm not going to condemn myself nor label myself as a failure because I had a momentary lapse and failed to display thoughts and behaviors that I truly believe in 98% of the time.  It's the human factor and as I later wrote in the same journal entry, "On a positive note, I am more aware of myself, my thoughts, and my behaviors."  Though I chose to continue my stinkin' thinkin' for a bit longer, eventually I began to look for the blessings that truly add pleasure, ease, and joy to my days.I clearly remember a moment when a thought so powerful entered my mind and I felt it's truth right to my core.  While brushing my teeth one morning, I was overwhelmed with the reality of my financial struggles and it seemed no amount of positive thinking nor searching for blessings could alleviate my distress.  UNTIL, a small, still voice reasoned that life would always have challenges, one would certainly replace another, and would I rather worry about my finances or about an issue with my son's health and well being?! That was it for me!  There was no question; not even a need for contemplation.  I thanked God and the Universe for that moment of clarity.As a side note,  some would correct my reference to "worrying" and the need for it.  My current beliefs would agree to a certain extent that worrying is unnecessary since all is well and taking place just as it was meant to unfold.  However, if I am to be honest with myself and you, I must reveal that though I can and do apply that frame of mind to some, if not most, situations in my life, I have more work if my goal is to apply it to 100% of my life's circumstances.Let's face it, we'll always be challenged in one way or another and it would be unrealistic to believe that our thoughts will never dip into the "less than desirable"  category.  My advice...and I will attempt to take it myself...if and when that happens, recognize it, give yourself permission to feel the feelings and emotions, then forgive yourself and move forward and upward!