October 19

”Find the seed at the bottom of your heart and bring forth a flower.” Shigenori Kameoka

As much as I have reason to be upset, to hold a grudge, or to seek revenge as I move forward in my new life, these acts are no longer congruent with how I want to live. There are people from my past and present, who dislike me or worse, and it has been a difficult transition but these are now the people whom I pray for most. Not so that they will treat me better, but so that they find their own path of healing and recovery. I have found the seed at the bottom of my heart, and it is love. It is an imperfect, human love, but it is still my direct connection to God’s love. I seek only to do what is right by His will and his guidance. For my Higher Power will not only lead me, but as I believe He alone will also judge me. I am open to feedback and criticism and I am working hard at only accepting the parts which are the truth and letting the harsh words, insults and hateful emotions go. Retaliation serves no purpose; I will not change other’s views or attitudes by acting as they do, if indeed I have any influence at all. I remain steadfast to my morals and values because it is the right thing to do.

Affirmation If I remember to think, speak, and act from the basis of love, I will make the right choices today.