Ghosts of the Past

Have you ever noticed that people who are happy, rarely stir up trouble?  Because of their joyful state-of-being, they look for good and shun the lesser facets of life. On the other hand, those individuals who are extremely unhappy, always seem to be looking for a problem. They are troubled souls and create an ocean of turbulance around themselves and others, constantly. They ride the big waves of chaos and dig deep throughout the sands of time to build something out of nothing.
I was talking to someone like that the other day.  No matter what is currently happening, his bitterness from the past, will not allow the good aspects of his personality to surface. Whether it is 2 years, 7 years or 15 years later, those types of individuals seem to derive pleasure out of causing distress towards others. It is a sad, sad situation to witness. Until this person chooses to enjoy the wonderful things in his life now, he will never be a happy person.
We have many choices in life, though. We can look at a situation and see the waves beating against the shoreline and eroding the beach or we can see the complimenting forces of nature continuing to carve the handiwork of creation. I hope you move beyond the eroding ghosts of the past and stroll the beaches of tomorrow's potential.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"Deal with your demons before you become one." tc

Winds of Change

It is important to take one day at a time. This theme is a useful tool to help people in recovery from addictions but it ought to be applied in more areas of life. I understand the desire to plan for the future. I set goals like many people. However, when we focus too much on that future, we forget to take care of today.
The windmill of change is constantly moving us through time. There are many variables in life that impact our future in ways we cannot always foresee. Things change and learning to be flexible with the bands of weather rolling over your life will prove to be easier than the initial reaction of defense to it. One moment may appear unclear and frightening. However, eventually, the sun burns the fog away and the crystal, clear sky will again grant clarity.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"When the dense and eerie fog rolls in and the path you have been following suddenly changes, take comfort in the protective cloak enveloping you, instead of focusing on the claustrophobic reaction of uncertainty." tc