Well I have had a few side steps with what I have been doing and I know that acceptance is the key. Why do things happen - are they really for a reason. Or do we conjure up that reason thereafter.
Last week I had several things that came upon me at the same time. And living in a new city I have yet to make those personal contacts that I wish too. Over the Christmas period I was so busy with so many things that I forgot about myself. It really hit me as this time last year my legs gave me a situation that nearly stopped me from walking. This happened and then the next thing was that I was unable to get to transcripts that were necessary for me to tend too. So for seven days I was not about to pay $100.00 for a taxi - as I live on the outskirts in a new development. I called a good friend of mine yesterday evening whom lives in a smaller town and he said "your in a bind". I knew it and I just accepted it and knew that things would work out.
Now as of today - I have looked at a few new vehicles and I have made my choice and on Monday I have to then get things done. And I will tell you when you don't have a vehicle - my how it's hard to live within a large city. But it's working out. It seems that it always does.
Glad to hear you've found a car. I've been without a car for a period and it is hard without it. Here's to hoping that all works out for you..I know how hard it is.
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ReplyDeleteYour welcome my friend
ReplyDeleteWhy do things happen - are they really for a reason. Or do we conjure up that reason thereafter.
ReplyDeleteThose first two lines of what you wrote has really made impact to me.
I wouldn't want to talk about my faith because it would appear too vocal to others, but I couldn't make an effective comment on this without making a connection to my faith.
Personally, my faith tells me nothing on earth happens because of coincidence. I believe that everything, from the minute to the titanic are interconnected in some way --- that every circumstance from the neglected to the significant work in some ways to realize a pre-made plan.
I didn't think this way fifteen years ago, Jack. I didn't think about this at those moments when I felt there was no God --- when I blamed Him for every adversity that I met. I didn't think about the possibility that those trials might, in fact, be working in my favor --- those things we call as blessings in disguise. The more I believed in coincidence, the more those negative circumstances poured in.
I began to accept that although I can control some aspects of my life, there is Someone more powerful than I am who knows what He is doing and that He is working His plans in my life despite my resistance because He knows that He has to break me so He can make me the person that I should be.
It's a Sunday, Jack and I haven't even been to church. Yeah, I am not the fanatical church goer. I am not religious, but I am sure of my faith and for me, that's more important than be in a congregation of hypocrites.
Thank you for this post, Jack. You made me look inside myself to come out with this reflection of sorts.
Oh, my God! My comment is longer than your blog, hahaha!
ReplyDeleteJust reading it!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know I was already ranting, hehe. Just let everything out. How are you, Jack?
ReplyDeleteI am good, I as mentioned today I finally found a new car and now it's just patience. I am good, I am not saying that, I am and what you wrote is very kind of you. I think it's called integrity.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and thank you.
I find that in most situations that develop (that are not life threatening) such as a car breaking down, utility malfunction, or whatever, it can be the attitude to the problem that is the worst enemy, if taken as a personal attack, one gets frustrated & loses patients & the “why me attitude” takes over & impatience with the whole situation makes it seem worse that the actual dilemma is, but if the “why not me attitude” is accepted it just becomes one of life’s normal hassles, with patience and fortitude it may take a little time but usually works out, .
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finding a new car!
ReplyDeleteYes I know better than ever, I've no car for about two months, and the best, my health condition is getting the best in several months.
ReplyDeletePeace.
Thanks things are working out, just have been out all day with my roomate and met with my brother - how does the saying go? You can't pick family but you can pick friends....
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