No day like today.
March 15, 2015
Today was a very long day. How easy it would be to just close my eyes and let it slip away, like all the other days I’ve kissed goodbye. But I finally get it: There will never be another day like today.
I didn’t win the lottery or land a new project. No cuddling up with a good book or kisses from my son or tons of new followers on Twitter. (Well, I did get those.)
But after being so unsure about an important decision I made, I realized that I chose wisely. I received the perfect gift from a friend: a Pin of a Rumi quote, which said: When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me, and without pain.
Tonight I will lay my head on my pillow knowing that I was a good mother to my son, a good friend to my husband—and a good friend to myself. This seemingly uneventful day—a mere frame in the movie of my life—is a game-changer, if I let it be. Like a pebble rippling in a pond, one thoughtful act affects more people than we’ll ever know. 
Tweet This A smile cast towards a stranger. A tough choice made out of love for our child. A vulnerable act carried out, because our strength was stronger than our fear.
Today I learned something new and wonderful about myself. I saw that Life can be trusted, and that the hard choices that we make pay off, even if they hurt when making them. In twenty years from today, I swear I’m going to remember this day, because it showed me that my life was worth living. How about you?
You White Bread Wisdoms keep getting better and better, my lovely Gail! #HUGSSS
OODLES of love
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Thanks, Kitty. As I said, I so appreciate your support, and also in sharing my message on the different platforms. it makes a difference.
Gail this article touched my heart. On those days we feel that we did not accomplish all we desired, we truly accomplished a great deal in ways that matter. Life can be trusted. I have found it’s important to be gentle with ourselves and know that there are forces behind the scenes in our movie that are busy on our behalf. Patience is a friend indeed! Love to you my friend.
I know you can appreciate the movie analogy, Debra. And yes, I hear you about the being gentle with ourselves part. I have really been practicing that. Understanding that life can be trusted is the greatest gift. Lobe right back at ya. Thanks for sharing my post on FB and Twitter. I will post on G+ later in the week. Hugs.
That is just what I needed today Gail! Lovely
It’s so great to hear from you, Sheila!! I’m glad that the post resonated with you. I think it’s one of those messages that “walks softly but carries a big stick.” I know it does for me. Have a great day!!!