Peace...a true wonder!

Well it's been 2 weeks since I last did an entry, but as all of you know the holiday season is VERY busy! Last Friday I received the first of many great gifts that this season has brought me thus far when there was such a large snow storm that the last day of school before Christmas vacation was canceled! Nothing like a long break to renew the spirit, get such much needed rest, and spend some quality time with friends and family! Up until that day I had been running from one spot to the next trying to make sure I was keeping up with life...Christmas recitals, therapy, gifts for staff, teachers, etc. Last Friday brought my life to a screeching halt as there was so much snow we didn't even leave the house! It was like being thrown into a lake without knowing how to swim...I was forced to relax...it was very peaceful! Saturday we had some of our dearest friends over for our first "game night" and had a great deal of fun, and Sunday I spent the day preparing for my brother's surprise arrival from Senegal for the holidays....like I said I've received some great gifts so far! Today I spent the day relaxed at home baking, visiting with my brother, having a drink with a friend and then finally stepping out to shop for our Christmas Eve feast! I feel genuinely happy at this point in time! I got a great email about purging all that is no longer needed in my life and it really hit home. The last couple days I have experienced many moments of joy and my spirit feels at ease...truly peaceful! It is such a sublime feeling that it has made me think about holding onto it so that when those moments of anger and frustration come my way, as they inevitably will, I can remember how wonderful I am feeling right now. I sadly must say that this feeling is too rare in my life and that my New Year's resolution is to make it a more frequent occurrence. I consider myself blessed to know what peace feels like, especially in these times of such uncertainty, but I must remember that it is I who can control how peaceful my daily life is--it is I who can tune out the stress, the drama, and the daily attacks on my inner peace!
I must say that I am looking forward to the next 2 weeks as I will have the opportunity to truly spread my wings and enjoy life for a bit! I am rather bummed out that some of what I had planned will have to wait since my "Steph" won't be here, but nevertheless, I am determined to make the most of my time. Life is way too short to dwell on what isn't...we have to focus on what is and come to peace with it...revel in it and enjoy life to its fullest!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! I love each and every person who has touched my life and helped me become who I am, but I am especially grateful to those of you I hold dear in my heart....you know who you are! Join me during these specials days in trying to find your own inner peace and give thanks for that feeling of bliss!