tgff: Thank God For Friends

Early-ish this morning a friend called.  After a series of mishaps, disappointments, and not-so-great news, her call was exactly what I needed to blow the staleness from my life.  The smog lifted.  And, if I squinted, I was able to see possibility.

What impelled the wind’s blowing?  She gently reminded me to connect with Sprit by affirming the possibilities in my life.  Even if I could not see them, my intent is to acknowledge their presence. 

But, what of that low hanging, tenacious smog — that funk that gets in the nose and eyes of our heart obscuring beauty and hope?  For S., the way to combat this smog lurking in the crevices is gratitude.  She suggested that I create a list of five things of which to be grateful.  And, to do this before I left the house!  As a follow-up to the list, I was to affirm, through prayer, my relationship with the Sacred.

List accomplished.  Affirmation uttered.  Next, I engaged in full body listening.  What had originally felt dulled and overwhelmed now felt noticeably lighter.  I could even sense a minute spark of hope.  A tiny light of possible was flaring in what was originally the darkest of night.

So, tgff — thank God for friends this morning.  To that wonderful woman who listened to her intuition and responded through an “accidental” call.  She gave me what I most needed.  Her words impelled a fresh perspective in my life.  Her not so little act of compassion made a big difference.  Thank you, S., for generating the gentle breeze that blew away of the smog. I can see more clearly.

Open mind, open heart, open soul,

Vanessa

Vanessa is an Intuitive, Community Builder, and Compassionista, and Author of Engaging Compassion Through Intent & Action

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