Delivered Messages

It never fails to amaze me how perfectly timed certain messages seem to arrive, and I'm constantly aware of truly how blessed I am. Even in the moments when I'm most stressed, frustrated, or confused, I am guiltily aware of this fact. Taking time last evening just for me did a world of good, and I must admit that I've continued to do so this evening. Sometimes we just need time to THINK and to RELISH in being alive. I think the majority of stress comes when we get so taken up in the annoying things that "have" to be done that we don't appreciate the multiple little things in our lives.

I woke up to a wonderfully reflective email from my sister in my inbox giving me even more advice and insights. I made pancakes and drank coffee-the first time I've really actually cooked breakfast for myself in months (well beyond microwaveable oatmeal-we've always been a milk and cereal sort of family). I listened to lyrics from music, made a CD, and took care of a few things that needed to be done just because. I read a remarkable blog posting from Walk Slowly Live Wildly that was the perfect message reminding me and hitting exactly on part of my frustration with losing sight of where I have come from and want to go toward. I prepped for my group presentation tonight and I walked to campus with a smile on my face.

And then after class I walked home in the evening rain...and enjoyed it. The soft drops upon my face and head, watching them splunk into the puddles and splatter off my cute shoes. I felt the slight chill in the air and was thankful for my coat, hat, and gloves. I walked quickly up the big hill and was thankful for the strength of my legs and the oxygen pumping through my body. I felt the weight of my text books in my bag and felt grateful for my brain.

I thought of the day that I have available tomorrow, to work on my paper and to dedicate to coursework, and then toward the celebration for my cousin's birthday. And I feel thankful for my family, for my friendships, and for life. I feel thankful for the messages through emails and blogs, through my own body and mind, through novels, through nature, through the presence of God-all telling me to take time and to trust in tomorrow.