Todays reading is a focus on how our HP is with us through our lives: the ups and downs, the contentedness and loneliness, the feelings of safety and feelings of anxiety. The writer describes a period after profound loss when she could see her life clearly with the help of her HP and knew that she was never alone. There is a phrase that the writer uses that resonated with me. She describes one of the nights after her loss as this winter of the heart.
Being a New Englander, the imagery of the stark and cold winter nights and mornings struck me. The feeling of having survived winter when spring comes around came to mind as well. I am reminded of how it felt when I would get through a particularly difficult night with little sleep. The morning would be such a relief, in a sense! And there would be a feeling of I made it. Now I think more of I made it with the help of my HP.
I hope everyone is feeling the strength and support of their HP today and everyday. Enjoy your Sunday!
Mary
hotrod said
Nov 11, 2018
Good Morning Mary I can certainly identify with this reading and readily remember the "Winters "of my life and how precious the light from HP felt when it lifted.
I will always e grateful for the courage and wisdom i was given during these difficult times as I know I could not have walked through them alone.
Thanks for your service
Iamhere said
Nov 11, 2018
Thank you Mary for the daily and your service. Thank you both for your ESH and shares. All I know today is I do feel comfort in knowing my HP is always with me even when 'life' is happening around me. I do vividly remember before recovery when I felt unworthy and alone and that is no more a part of 'me'.
This program has given me the greatest gift of all - accepting of life on life's terms which would never have been possible without a HP. I am beyond words grateful.
Happy Sunday to all - company headed to the NFL game here and I'm chilling and planning to watch on TV. It's cold here and that's OK - sun is shining and all is well, just for today! Enjoy your day...
PosiesandPuppies said
Nov 11, 2018
Thank you Mary for your service. Betty and Iamhere, I appreciate always being able to read your wise words!
I have been going through something this week... of my own doing, of my own mind. Feeling out of sorts, depressed. Each day I come here to read, but don't feel like posting... like I have nothing to offer. I listen at my home-group, but the trials and tribulations I hear only make me feel like I should have so much more gratitude... not this feeling of despair. I have been trying to work through this, but I don't think I have been managing well.
Today's post reminded me that there will always be ups and downs, but your HP will be there if you only open your heart.
As I came on here, I put on Pandora (as I always do) and I began reading Mary's post... some sweet tunes came on, all in succession, and even though my mood has not shifted, I feel myself moving to the music as I read... then I decide to post my feelings... then comes the realization that music, for me, is how my HP moves through me! I ponder on how this talent is a God-given gift for that person to share with others... most of the time if a musician is not sharing his/her music, it comes bubbling out of them in some manner... they just can't help it.
As I sit and type this, tears are running down my face... why? I am not sure who I am crying for... me? The hateful, decisive politics that bombarded me this last month? The latest shooting victims? The fire victims? I live close enough that it is very hard to breathe outside... so I am staying inside... not connecting with nature, so that affects me as well.
Today I am grateful for those people who make and share their musical talents with the world. I am grateful for my MIP family that understand and accept... and I will play more music today - hoping my HP will bring me out of this funk I've been in.
Thank you for listening my friends.
PS: As I was about to post, a little voice told me to "Write a Gratitude list, PNP!"
mamalioness said
Nov 12, 2018
Thank you Mary for your service
I have struggled with the higher power thingy it seems forever
I guess my inability to trust is that deep. But I shall keep doing my centering exercising. Getting quiet because I know something better than the finite me is within me
With lifes hardships and grieving over losses that come to memory, I sometimes get really weary
Sometimes I think I just came to earth with no plan. No purpose and I wondered WTH am I doing here?? Then something sweet. Or someone kind appears into my life to encourage me to go another day
I know if I give life non resistance and go it one day at a time, I can get a better perspective on things.
With programme there is always hope. I couldnt say that before
((((((((((((PnP)))))))))))). Giving you a hug
Iamhere said
Nov 13, 2018
(((PnP))) - hang in there my friend! Music also speaks to me often and I too can feel God's presence and words pouring from another in the form of song/lyrics. One of my all time favorite songs that carried me when I was really, really down is Casting Crowns - Just Be Held...
The Lyrics:
Hold it all together Everybody needs you strong But life hits you out of nowhere And barely leaves you holding on And when you're tired of fighting Chained by your control There's freedom in surrender Lay it down and let it go So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held Your world's not falling apart, it's falling into place I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held Just be held, just be held If your eyes are on the storm You'll wonder if I love you still But if your eyes are on the cross You'll know I always have and I always will And not a tear is wasted In time, you'll understand I'm painting beauty with the ashes Your life is in My hands So when
A link to the song.....
PosiesandPuppies said
Nov 13, 2018
Thank you so much for the hug, Rose!! I read your posts and always find inspiration. Probably b/c you have been through the fire and are living, really living on the other side!! I have such respect for you, my friend!
Iamhere - I wasn't able to tap into that link yesterday, but I did so today, I read the words as they were being sung... so beautiful! I think I will keep the line, ' Your world is not falling apart, it's falling into place." in the forefront of my mind. I recognize today that I am future-tripping all the while telling myself that I am NOT doing that! LOL! Oh, the tricks the mind plays!! Thank you Iamhere for your support!
Iamhere said
Nov 13, 2018
PnP - Yes.....that phrase and the refrain of 'Just be Held' brought me tons of peace at moments of uncertainty, sadness, confusion, despair....love the lyrics of that song (and many others!) HOPE = Hold On, Pain Ends!! (((Hugs)))
mamalioness said
Nov 13, 2018
((((((((((((((((((((PnP))))))))))))))))))))) and I cannot say this enough, my goodest recovery mate!!! You have SO grown, I love it!! I love watching you get past your hurt and disappointment and making a meaningful life for yourself....
You are a total 24 carat sweetheart...Thank you , sweet friend, for being a part of my life XO
Good morning Everyone-
Todays reading is a focus on how our HP is with us through our lives: the ups and downs, the contentedness and loneliness, the feelings of safety and feelings of anxiety. The writer describes a period after profound loss when she could see her life clearly with the help of her HP and knew that she was never alone. There is a phrase that the writer uses that resonated with me. She describes one of the nights after her loss as this winter of the heart.
Being a New Englander, the imagery of the stark and cold winter nights and mornings struck me. The feeling of having survived winter when spring comes around came to mind as well. I am reminded of how it felt when I would get through a particularly difficult night with little sleep. The morning would be such a relief, in a sense! And there would be a feeling of I made it. Now I think more of I made it with the help of my HP.
I hope everyone is feeling the strength and support of their HP today and everyday. Enjoy your Sunday!
Mary
I will always e grateful for the courage and wisdom i was given during these difficult times as I know I could not have walked through them alone.
Thanks for your service
This program has given me the greatest gift of all - accepting of life on life's terms which would never have been possible without a HP. I am beyond words grateful.
Happy Sunday to all - company headed to the NFL game here and I'm chilling and planning to watch on TV. It's cold here and that's OK - sun is shining and all is well, just for today! Enjoy your day...
Thank you Mary for your service. Betty and Iamhere, I appreciate always being able to read your wise words!
I have been going through something this week... of my own doing, of my own mind. Feeling out of sorts, depressed. Each day I come here to read, but don't feel like posting... like I have nothing to offer. I listen at my home-group, but the trials and tribulations I hear only make me feel like I should have so much more gratitude... not this feeling of despair. I have been trying to work through this, but I don't think I have been managing well.
Today's post reminded me that there will always be ups and downs, but your HP will be there if you only open your heart.
As I came on here, I put on Pandora (as I always do) and I began reading Mary's post... some sweet tunes came on, all in succession, and even though my mood has not shifted, I feel myself moving to the music as I read... then I decide to post my feelings... then comes the realization that music, for me, is how my HP moves through me! I ponder on how this talent is a God-given gift for that person to share with others... most of the time if a musician is not sharing his/her music, it comes bubbling out of them in some manner... they just can't help it.
As I sit and type this, tears are running down my face... why? I am not sure who I am crying for... me? The hateful, decisive politics that bombarded me this last month? The latest shooting victims? The fire victims? I live close enough that it is very hard to breathe outside... so I am staying inside... not connecting with nature, so that affects me as well.
Today I am grateful for those people who make and share their musical talents with the world. I am grateful for my MIP family that understand and accept... and I will play more music today - hoping my HP will bring me out of this funk I've been in.
Thank you for listening my friends.
PS: As I was about to post, a little voice told me to "Write a Gratitude list, PNP!"
I have struggled with the higher power thingy it seems forever
I guess my inability to trust is that deep. But I shall keep doing my centering exercising. Getting quiet because I know something better than the finite me is within me
With lifes hardships and grieving over losses that come to memory, I sometimes get really weary
Sometimes I think I just came to earth with no plan. No purpose and I wondered WTH am I doing here?? Then something sweet. Or someone kind appears into my life to encourage me to go another day
I know if I give life non resistance and go it one day at a time, I can get a better perspective on things.
With programme there is always hope. I couldnt say that before
((((((((((((PnP)))))))))))). Giving you a hug
(((PnP))) - hang in there my friend! Music also speaks to me often and I too can feel God's presence and words pouring from another in the form of song/lyrics. One of my all time favorite songs that carried me when I was really, really down is Casting Crowns - Just Be Held...
The Lyrics:
Hold it all together
Everybody needs you strong
But life hits you out of nowhere
And barely leaves you holding on
And when you're tired of fighting
Chained by your control
There's freedom in surrender
Lay it down and let it go
So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away
You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your world's not falling apart, it's falling into place
I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held
If your eyes are on the storm
You'll wonder if I love you still
But if your eyes are on the cross
You'll know I always have and I always will
And not a tear is wasted
In time, you'll understand
I'm painting beauty with the ashes
Your life is in My hands
So when
A link to the song.....
Iamhere - I wasn't able to tap into that link yesterday, but I did so today, I read the words as they were being sung... so beautiful! I think I will keep the line, ' Your world is not falling apart, it's falling into place." in the forefront of my mind. I recognize today that I am future-tripping all the while telling myself that I am NOT doing that! LOL! Oh, the tricks the mind plays!! Thank you Iamhere for your support!
You are a total 24 carat sweetheart...Thank you , sweet friend, for being a part of my life XO