there's no way to temper your thirst/with lasting impressions or pictures of home/there's no way to grow that don't hurt

Sometimes the universe hands you really nice people as gifts and you just have to make a mention of how much you appreciate it, and them.

I am very grateful for all of my friends (and you know who you are -- chances are, if you're reading this, I'm very blessed to know you), and even for those people who may not really be friends, but moreso red flags or triggers in my own life, for me to recognize the things in myself that need addressing. Maybe especially for those people. You know, it's such a special gift and precious opportunity when someone literally STOMPS on your last nerve -- take a breath, and recognize your tendency to want to shift responsibility for your experience onto someone else...then retract your tendency, and hardwire your subconscious mind for a NEW experience, a healthy habit. Consciously make the choice to contemplate just what it is that irritates you so much, and why you're so afraid this quality may be latent in yourself. 

You are who you are because you are who you are, and you are where you are (spiritually speaking) because you're where you are. If you were meant to be someone/somewhere else, you would be. You are at the precise, most perfect place to learn what you are here to learn from your life, and the lives of those around you. We are in perfect harmony, teaching and learning from each other simultaneously. It is divinely inspired, magnificently designed -- THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS.

Of course, there are times when you can really appreciate the lovely, nice things people are doing for you, too. I've had the good fortune of meeting a new friend that appreciates good, honest, deep conversation and has the patience to teach me a thing or two about yardwork/lawnmowers that have been sitting in a greenhouse all winter. Thank you.

Having an attitude of gratitude makes space for more good things to happen in your life. Be thankful for what you have, and know that what you sow is truly what you reap, so be open-hearted, open-minded, and generous with all the love you have to offer. It will multiply and return to you, more powerful and beautiful than you can imagine. Don't be afraid. Offer it up.

Here's mine, for you - highest blessings for you and yours, wherever you find yourself today, or any days. Know that I am with you, and you are never alone. 

Namaste (the light in me sees the light in you and recognizes the oneness and unity of all),

kx