my daily reflections…

it has taken me time to get where i am today and will take time to get where i would like to be. the journey has been 1 of many failures and rewards. im thankful fer His mercy and grace. people ask me all the time how i am always able to be in a good mood and keep a smile on my face. its always good to hear these kinds of comments and i love receivin em, it lets me know i am doin somethin right in my life. this mornins readin, “A Thankful Heart,” clearly expresses the reason i am able to keep a smile on my face and remain happy with my life. not everythin that happens in my day is a wonderful thing, i am still human; i get to live my humanness. when i am able to remain thankful fer the gifts i have been given, like recovery fer instance, i am able to maintain an outpourin of forgiveness, gratitude, and love, toward others no matter the situation. love, as explained, is the finest emotion i can ever experience. when i am full of hate, self-gratification, blame, and censure, i am blocked from the goodness of my HP. today, keepin a thankful heart in each moment of my day ensures i get to experience and give forgiveness, gratitude, and love, to all who cross my path. it comes from within, its somethin i need to create in my inner-bein with the help of my HP, and this thing we do; i have to give to receive. 1 day @ a time…