My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
I’ve often shared on previous blog posts about how I believe that sometimes in life we must surrender to what is present and accept. And in doing so, learn something from it.
Presently, I am doing this.
Like so many of you and others, we are going through a time of strain in our lives. The world seems to be in an unsettling and somewhat chaotic place. Finances are tight, jobs are being lost, tensions seem to abound, and people appear more angry.
There is a great deal of uncertainty and fear in the air.
And I can totally understand feeling this way, because I find myself juggling finances each month, holding off on purchasing things that are not absolutely necessary, and cutting back in general. It seems like I just get the monthly bills paid, and then suddenly the first of the next month arrives and I have to pay them all over again.
This past summer my hours at work were reduced again considerably, so I had to take on extra freelance work to help supplement my monthly income. I also had a dental emergency come up, which I had to pay for out of my own pocket. Things were a bit unsettling, but I got through it.
However, now that the fall season has kicked in I am working more than enough hours; catching up on my normal bill paying routine, and can relax.
Also, and some of you already know this, I would really like to move.
Back to NYC.
But with my present job security, I have to stay put and wait for the correct time because there are no jobs available in what I do right now, with the strain and apprehension in retail.
I desire a change of location, however a physical change is not possible at the moment, therefore a change in my perception has been needed.
This is one of those times in my life, when I know that I have to accept and surrender to what is. And it’s not always easy, because at times a part of me dwells on what I want, and another part of me truly believes that what I presently have is exactly all I need at the moment.
And yet, this experience has been teaching me some valuable life lessons.
Like, to live in the moment and notice all the wonderful things I already have, which is a lot. I have health, a job, a roof over my head, family and friends, (which includes all of YOU), and that I am cared for and loved.
Perhaps in the bigger scheme of things, this stressful time the world is going through is happening for a reason other than just the obvious.
Perhaps the Universe is showing us that even when uncertainty is going on all around us, we still have the ability to find peace, security and contentment.
And that perhaps this is an opportunity to stop, notice, and appreciate the simple and basic things in life, when times are tough.
If you really think about it, what the world is going through right now is nothing new. We’ve been through this in past generations and have rejuvenated.
As we will again.
So in the meantime, I plan to stay put, count my blessings, and stay attentive to each moment as it comes.
Because really, peace is right here.
Right now.
Wishing you a peaceful weekend everyone!
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