Weekend review

I always enjoy the weekend, the extra time with the family, sleeping in, doing little things around the house, forgetting about work for a while. This weekend was no different, breakfast with the family, cleaning out the attic, watching movies on Sunday afternoon; it was a great and relaxing weekend.

From 7 months

Sometimes I think that my life hasn't measured up to what I believe it could have been by now; that I have somehow done less than what was possible, achieved less than I could have. It is the weekends spent hanging out with those I love the most, doing nothing extraordinary, that give me a glimpse of just how much I have, how much I am blessed, that maybe the metrics by which I measure my 'success' sometimes, are not the correct metrics. I am subtly reminded that it is that which resides within us, that which can not be measured, that is the real source of 'success' and that the rest of it is really an illusion.

Perfect Imperfection

Some days we are reminded of the imperfection of ourselves. There is perfection in our imperfection; that the combination of all of our imperfections creates perfect moments over and over again for us to discover who we really are. The existence of our imperfection leads us back to the center of humility, from only where we can see the truth. The duality of ourselves reflects that of the universe around us, as we are made in It's image. We are at once beautiful and repulsive, the Good Wolf and the Bad Wolf. Without darkness there would be no such thing as light, without pain there would be no such thing as joy.

Monday, Monday

This weekend was interesting. We purchased a bicycle seat for our daughter, Sophie, and attached it to my bike. Sophie got to take her first ride, and it was very exciting.

Personally, the weekend, like everyday had it's ups and downs. Fortunately through a working relationship with the God of my understanding, the ups were fantastic, and the downs were not nearly as bad as they could have been. The world hasn't changed, nor have my family and I been any more blessed than ever before. The difference is that the God of my understanding, or as I call her, my HP, has opened my heart and eyes, to see first the beauty in all things, and she has helped me put first understanding and acceptance, rather than my own selfish agenda. This does not mean that I don't still instinctively think first of my own selfishness, and how others are wronging me; however, now I ask for assistance from my HP, to help take me out of myself and see more of any given situation. I ask for help in understanding others, and accepting others as they are, where they are and for who they are. Greatfully, this acceptance is increasing with regards to others, but miraculously it is extending to myself as well. For both of those I am deeply grateful.

I hope you have a blessed day, and remember, Divine help, is only a prayer away.

Long day at work. Hope to be back with the baby and baby's mama soon. Just for today.

Going to Palm Beach...

Well, today my boss and I head to West Palm Beach, FL for a couple of days of work. I love visiting places, but miss my family while on the road. This weekend Karina, Sophie and I had a great time at the 29th USCANA Convention!! It was fun, and entertaining. We look forward to next year's convention.

This weekend both Karina and I were blessed with opportunities to practice patience and understanding. It's funny as time passes, and you continue to pursue, hole-heartedly, conscious contact with the God of your understanding, things you did not even realize were broken, become so obvious! I am glad life is a journey today, one that we can appreciate and love, one day at a time.

Peace and love to you for today. Namaste.

Saturday Morning Randomness

This morning my wife caught me and Sophie playing on our computers.

Karina and I found a great meal planning website by the USDA. You can find it at http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/ . I like it because it allows you to look at what you are currently eating and see how it stacks up compared to the 5 food groups, calories, empty calories, etc. It is a very useful website.

Out of our minds...

Having a daily relationship with a Power greater than myself is slowing changing me, and in return changing my life. For today, I hope to find the acceptance of myself and others that has often eluded me.

Hello World

The first program you write in any computer language you learn is usually something simple, like printing 'Hello World' to the screen. I thought since this is my first ever blog entry (I know, welcome to the 21st century), an appropriate title would be Hello World.

Today I am focused on acceptance, much like I was yesterday, and probably like I will be tomorrow. Acceptance of yourself, and others can sometimes be more difficult than it would first seem. I have found that only with the help of things beyond me, am I able to begin and continue this journey. I welcome your comments, and hope for your soon return. Maybe we can take this wonderful journey, one day at a time, together.

Have a great day.