Deep Thoughts

1. On my left hand, the pad at the base of my thumb aches as if strained. We don't often think about this part of our hand and take it's function and functioning and all it helps us accomplish for granted. Sometime late last week I twisted or strained something and the ache is deep in that part of my hand. But also, if I turn the hand to do something up or undo it - the hand yells at me ( silently). This morning while dressing for work, I thought of all those aged souls who struggle with chronic pain every day as they try to dress and undress. I am grateful for this window into understanding others.

2. Love. What is it? What does it mean? When someone hurts you in a childish and selfish way, how do you react? What do you do? I have been faced with a deep choice. How am I able to manifest love? What best is true to my authentic voice? What is right for me to do, here?

3. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is not easy but can be rewarding. But forgiveness is a choice and a letting go of anger. Forgiveness opens the door to grace and peace, but not without a cost. All the stories one reads, so few talk of the cost of truly loving. Forgiveness is a journey.