A New Day

Today I am living in a different state—a state of gratitude and a little bit of wonder.

Today was a good day. Enduring the moments that I did last night, there seemed to be some counterbalance by this morning.

I had a meeting today and the word “kaleidoscope” came into the conversation. The other person said, “I have a kaleidoscope from the early 1900’s and it’s amazing—unlike any I’ve seen today. It seems like they aren’t around anymore, or that kids don’t appreciate them. It’s probably because they have TV now and just watch that—that’s what they look at all the time.”

It’s true—if we fix our eyes primarily on one thing, it affects our vision, our perpective on life.

A week ago, I found out that a substantial source of my income is no longer available. It left me in one position: to put it back on the Provider and say, “This is my state now. You want me to trust You, then I need You to provide.” It was sublimation and subjugation. I have reached a point—at least right now (because things can change emotionally from “point” to “point”)—where I am genuinely trying to accept what IS in my life and to trust the Greater One to do good.

Today, the good came through. Income I did not expect, in three forms, is coming to me.

I am grateful. I am happy. I even experienced a taste of joy.

Acceptance of what is is often disparaged when it appears all negative. Perhaps the “what is” just needs a new lens for me to view through…a kaleidoscope…ever-changing, unexpected, but full of color.