MY CUP RUNNETH OVER

As I sit and take notice of my life, I am keenly aware of how blessed I am and what a nice life I get to live

 I have many more ups than downs, more happiness than sadness, more love than fear, more kindness than ugliness and more insight than darkness. I see goodness all around me and I feel intense gratitude for grace and mercy.I sometimes feel like my cup is running over with gratitude. 

I feel the love and support of many and this year, more than any other year,  I have been able to have my family together more than usual. 

My year started with my son giving me an 80th birthday party and most of the family came to his beach house to celebrate. We got to be together to bring the new year in and we haven't done that in many years.

Then in April my grandson got married in Costa Rica and once again, those in the family who could make it came together to celebrate. 

In May my youngest granddaughter graduated from college and we gathered together at Wofford to celebrate her achievement.

In June my youngest son got married and the family came together to celebrate the happy occasion.

In September my oldest granddaughter moved in with me and Paul and we get to be together every day.

I am almost overwhelmed by all the opportunities I have had this year to bask in the love of family and friends. 

My life has not always been like this. Looking back I am reminded of all the years of angst, unhappiness, fear, dread and sheer loneliness that enveloped me and filled my life experiences. It took a long time to get to a place where I can honestly say that for the most part I am grateful for the life I get to live.

The journey to this place has been a long one and I certainlyy am nowhere near reaching a pinnacle.

 I put my foot on a spiritual healing path in the 80's and have gradually and slowly grown in my understanding of myself, my creator and my reason for being here. The closer I draw to beloved creator energy the clearer my vision becomes. And the more I see the more I understand that we are all beloved creations and are here to love and honor one another. 

Let me be clear that I do not live in a bubble so I also see the ugliness and darkness that is present in the divided world we live in. I am fully aware of the hatred,anger and need for revenge that is wanting to destroy our country and our world. I do watch the news and keep up with what is going on in the world but have learned not to focus on it, but instead to keep returning to that which is unseen rather than the seen world. 

By unseen I mean that which is of Great Spirit, our creator.  Love, gentleness, kindness, light, forbearnace, compassion and sweetness.  I believe this is the space we are meant to occupy while living in this physical world. 

Love yourself, love one another and let kindness flow from you. The world and its inhabitants are ready for healing. Let your cup run over so others can participate in the sweetness of life. We all matter!! You matter!!