"Inside Myself"

"Inside myself is a place where I live alone,

and that's where I renew

 the springs that never dry up."

So said Pearl Buck.  The message

here is about inspiration.

New attitudes, new energy.

New life.

Courage.

Action.

Giving.

Today's Gratitude

1.     I'm grateful for heath.

2.     For my beautiful dwelling.

3.     I live in a crime free area.

4.     I am free of stress.

5.     I am free of pain.

6.     I am free of fear.

7.     I have beautiful music to listen to.

8.     I'm grateful for my family.

9.     For having visited Paris.

10.   That I forgave someone.

"Life of the Spirit"

"The life of the Spirit is 

a life of action.

Spirituality is performance,

not belief."

I read this meditation today from my daily meditation book and was reminded of the church I attend, 

the Durham Presbyterian Church.  This church actively gives service in the community of Durham, 

and beyond.  For example, last week there was a combined service with the Hispanic congregation,  

followed by a potluck lunch.  

One of the members gives support to her living community of young adults with developmental 

disabilities.  Another member is engaged in a project in South Africa.  I am proud to be part of a church with such dynamic commitments.

Grateful

For getting through it,

for knowing it's not my fault,

for family,

for trust,

empathy,

truth,

strength,

action,

doing the next right thing,

movement,

and motion,

seeking,

knowing,

peace,

clouds,

caring,

service,

not doing it alone,

release,

words,

images,

awareness,

surrender,

plans,

belonging,

settlement,

letting go,

going on.