Tonight, I went to the show, "The God Box," by Mary Lou Finlan. It was not what I was expecting (a lecture, and then a book signing), but was sparkly, heartfelt, and truly inspiring story of the mother and her "God Box".
The author and also the performer was very into her message; the love in her life, especially from her mother, was very evident. I truly felt the presence of her mother in her story, and I was so excited to listen. I am also grateful for the Memorial Opera House, and the YMCA for putting this performance on!!!
Her story reminds me of me and my mother. We have our little quirks, sayings, and the way we connect over silly things. I am blessed to have such a wonderful mother, and I dread the day when I will no longer be able to have my best friend by my side.
In Al-Anon, the God Box is often mentioned as a means of LETTING GO AND LETTING GOD.
I have written about it before, but it is such a perfect time to reiterate the subject because many things, things which I cannot handle, are challenging me at this point in time. The people in my life, the decisions I have to make, the challenges as I face my own disease of codependency.
Tonight was such a fresh of breath air. Haha, I meant--a breath of fresh air! I got to go out and enjoy the evening, laugh, cry a little, and talk things out with a friend. It was an enjoyable evening.
I am so thankful, and the more I focus on gratitude, the better I feel about ALL of the things in my life.
Like tonight, instead of being upset about the cold, I was actually so THANKFUL to be standing outside, under the stars.
Hopefully you got to see the clear, night sky--the stars were so bright and shimmering, like a winking smile that I long to see.
I will never stress more about how things are supposed to happen for a reason and when they do and you recognize them, your Reticular Activating System is working!!! It's the Law of Attraction. I love it. ;) Something so simple as seeing a "sign", and knowing that it's got a bigger meaning, or that it doesn't. but it's just about what emphasis we put on something. Something so simple as a license place....
Anyways, I am rambling a bit. I will sign off for now.
<3 Amelia
Dear Amelia,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to go. I looked up the book after you told me about the performance approaching. I put it on my Nook wish list.
My Mom was a big , positive influence in my life and the wise things she said still help me in my recovery.
I,too, experienced the quiet,calming beauty of the stars tonight, but in Colonial Willliamsburg, VA. Such constancy in an ever changing world. I am grateful to think my Mom and my son Adam may be together in the cosmos among those stars.
Thanks, Candy. Miss you!I know that you are enjoying your time in VA, tho!!! <3
DeleteAmelia,
ReplyDeleteSo glad it was a wonderful evening! Sounds powerful! And yes, the stars were amazing and gave me another reminder of just how small we really are compared to God's incredible power and love for us. And you, sweet girl, are one of those amazing rays of light that shine in all of the darkenss:) XO
It was a super cute show. She was so emphatic!! Not at all what I expected, but I enjoyed the monologue, none the less. My favorite part was how everyone in their life started to know about the "god box" and then people would start to ask to put things in it. The mother would say, "you can only put it in if you are READY to let it go. Because, if you bring it back up, and think you can handle it, I'm taking it OUT!!!"
DeleteSuper powerful!
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Hi Amelia,
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your blog.... You are an Inspiration to others....I am going to check out this book. Keep sharing and Enjoy the Journey.
Hi Anon,
DeleteThanks, and I enjoy writing it. Very insightful to come across things as I am typing them. The book is interesting, and you should check it out! It's been in the Oprah "O" magazine! I will keep sharing. Thank you.
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