The Angels have spoken...

A few months ago my wonderful friend Orienne gave me her Angel cards.  A kind gesture I thought - to give up your Angel cards.  I chose a card every morning as a reminder - a sign - a catalyst - or whatever - for my day ahead.  

During the process of moving my MN stuff to San Diego - I had forgotten about the Angels.  I found them again today - still in the ziplock used for their move - still in the little dish I found during a thrift-store adventure with my sister.

I took them out of the bag, shuffled them up, and chose one for today.

I chose Gratitude.

Perfect timing!  I'm in the midst of huge life transitions, upheaval, and a frustrating job search - but I'm reminded that life is good.

Life will play out the way it's supposed to.   My reaction to it is up to me.  That truth is difficult to accept - and when the going gets tough - even more difficult to remember.
  
Life comes with duality - the ups and downs.  Good times can't be truly recognized, realized or appreciated without the comparisons created by the challenging times.

I know there are many who have had to rally through tough and horrible situations.  Just read the headlines.  Sometimes the Duality of life doesn't seem to play fair.  

I'm grateful for my life adventures - and for all those who have made the 50+ year journey with me thus far.  I hold dear the experiences of the challenging times and the too-many-to-count experiences of the wonderful times.  

Even though I don't always show it - or feel it - or am frightened by it - I am grateful for my life and the opportunity to shape and anticipate my future. 

GRATITUDE.  I'll try to chose it every day - even if I don't pick an Angel card.