I’ve got 7 minutes to write this entry because I ain’t gonna miss my bedtime tonight. Nope. Ain’t gonna.
So… here we go. Didn’t start off so well. Relapsed, but I’m passed it and have moved on. I was embarrassed to write about it today because I just… yeah. So many times lately. But this is life and this is me, and it’s not always pretty, and I grew up in a culture where people didn’t talk about their struggles, and I think that’s a super damaging approach, and that’s part of the purpose of this blog, and I’m not gonna hide from anything. It is what it is, and I’m working on it, and I’m not gonna dwell on it because my heart is working hard toward being love, and the stumbles before I get to that point… meh… part of the journey.
How’s that for a run-on sentence?
#1. I’m grateful that the house hasn’t blown up (I changed the furnace valve today, and the furnace has been working since this morning, so that’s great).
#2. I’m grateful to have a warm dry place to be during the cold, wet weather.
#3. I’m grateful to have had an abundance of work for David to do today after a very slow day yesterday.
#4. I’m grateful to not have to tend the fire, chop would, etc. I miss the fire, but it’s nice to have that time freed up.
#5. I’m grateful for my sister who passed along gratitude as a powerful means of overcoming addiction. I’m gonna be more grateful than I have been. I’m sooooooooo blessed. I have so many things to be grateful for. My life is luxurious compared to most of the rest of the world. May I be reminded of the luxury I enjoy every day.
Thought for today: “All that we are is the result of what we have thought.” Buddha
Life is good. Life is hard. Bring it on.
Lift the World.
~ stephen
Lift the World 
Hooray for the furnace! Wood fires are a pain in the %&&, despite their delightful ambience. Way to kick it, my mechanical genius brother! Big hugs. I’m proud of you. You. YOU! Own it.