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
