Don’t miss the present moment by dwelling on the past or having unrealistic expectations of yourself, or others. ———
Four years ago we went to Acadia two months after I finished treatment. Acadia holds a special place in my heart. Our time there four years ago hold some of my most precious memories with my family and a time when I was so close to God, nothing but peace ruled my heart and mind. When we arrived back in Acadia last week, I was so grateful and excited for the time with my family. Yet when I thought about our last trip there, I started judging myself for not being in the same space mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually as I had been four years ago. I started wishing I was who I was four years ago instead of accepting who I am today. It took me a day or so to let go of the past, giving thanks for what it was, and stop beating myself up for not being who I expected myself to be. Instead I prayed to be present, accept myself for who I am today, and enjoy my family and the new experiences we were having together. I share this with you in case you too can dwell on the past and/or have unrealistic expectations of yourself, or others. I invite you to join me to… pause. breathe. pray. May we give thanks for what was and let go of unrealistic expectations we are carrying. By doing this, may we settle in to the present moment, be with who we are with and give space for God to do something new in our lives, and in our hearts and minds
With love and hope, Shawn
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. - Isaiah 43:19