November 24 (70)

”We have what we seek, it is there all the time, and if we give it time, it will make itself known to us.” Thomas Merton

I have sought professional assistance on a variety of occasions during my life. And in my discussion of issues with counsellors and psychologists, I have yet to receive a startling revelation or never-fail process that has helped me suddenly overcome a particular problem. Rather, having an unbiased and empathetic third party has been what was needed to allow me to discover things that already existed within me to cope and deal with my concerns. Usually this is simply due to the fact that I am too close to my own problems. If I am focused mostly on the issue it is pretty hard to find a solution. Being able to talk with someone else and be guided down those lines of thinking and reasoning that lead me to find the resolve, ability and courage within to face my problems and take action. The God of my understanding has given me all the tools that I need, since birth, to walk through all the fires of my life as well as rejoice in all the blessings. Yet as is my human nature, I can become too self-absorbed and forget the natural gifts that have been bestowed upon me. I am grateful for all those people in my life who are there to remind me.

Affirmation I have the courage and the ability I need to cope with everything I will face today. Bring it on, I am ready!