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i can simply take a deep breath and draw patience, tolerance, or whatever i need from a HIGHER POWER. today has already been one of those days, starting from the coffeemaker plugging and depositing grounds and water all over the cabinet. i wanted to get mad and yell and scream, as i like to do when i am frustrated, especially before i get any coffee in me. however i chose to behave in another manner, not quite as spiritual as the reading suggests, i did whine and complain in my head while i cleaned up the mess and created a real pot of coffee.
i guess i did get what i needed in this little example of frustrations based on my plans being thwarted. the reading does not suggest that my plans will always be thwarted nor does it suggest that i do not make daily plans and try to follow them. what i heard in the reading this morning, was a suggestion to find a different way of handling events that are not part of my plan today. such as the fact i need to pay bills and my online banking site is down. should i call the bank and yell? or perhaps send them a nasty little e-mail about how inconvenient it is for me, or following the suggestion, take a deep breath and accept the fact that somethings, and perhaps all things today may not go as i think they should. i think tolerating that fact and allowing that tolerance to grow into acceptance is the way to grow (and go) today. well since i am unable to see my bank balance and have to still pay bills, the time has come to move beyond writing this blog and into doing some work. the HOPE in this, is that even i, mister control freak, can and will let go of the outcomes of my plans and try a different manner of reacting to those parts of my plans that do not turn out as i expect.

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