Higher Ground
Don't ever underestimate the power of prayer and
positive thinking. There's a saying that I keep going back to… Ask – Believe – Receive!
And, if you hold what you have already (no matter where you are at or what is happening
to you) in deep gratitude, things will have a way of working out for you. I say
these words for you. I say them for me.
By now everyone knows of my struggle and even
loneliness at times, without having Aunty physically present. I'm looking for a
job, and a place to live, while still grieving Aunty. Needless to say, it
hasn't been the most exciting summer. However, when I look at this picture (and
I may even frame it for emphasis) I realize that deep inside I do have an
optimistic view. I never give up hope. I am living out everything this blog represents
with my glass half-full – always! I smile even when things are not going that
great. I pray even in the darkest of times… And then the sun appears. Shortly
before this picture was taken it was a cloudy day and many expected rain. When
I arrived at the Abbey full of gratitude with shimmering memories of Aunty sparkling in my
mind, and, in anticipation for better times ahead, the sun suddenly appeared.
Even now on a glorious summer day I sit alone in a
room with no air-conditioning, tired hands (from so much time on the computer) still
no job, money almost gone, trying to figure out where I will be living three
months from now, I am fully okay. I pray. I breathe deep and pray. I smile, and
I even make plans for a day at the beach. Somehow I know that I have everything
I need right here inside of me. Thoughtful and quiet prayer, deep meditation
and real gratitude will undoubtedly put you in good place/space and allow you
to carry on strong.
This blog post is dedicated to anyone who feels
lonely today, to anyone who feels overwhelmed, and to anyone who feels
unappreciated, or just a bit glum. Not everyone is happy all the time… Even
your “upbeat” faithful blogger…. Renée Gold! See if you can make a few minutes for prayer, meditation,
and gratitude today. Be in the moment and appreciate just that. Miraculously this
creates more to feel grateful about and somehow transcends you (little by little) to higher ground.
I didn’t realize it till now, but, the results from prayer,
meditation, gratitude, and even positive thinking are all cumulative. I just
think that's wonderful news. And the view is more beautiful and clear the
higher up you go.
