A New Day…
“Be open enough to see opportunities. Be wise enough to be grateful. Be courageous enough to be happy.” ~Steve Maraboli
And we begin again. Yesterday was complete. Tomorrow is ours to invent. But today is ALL ours! Choose wisely.
A while back, I woke up to a message from a friend who had recently moved from one state to another. We have never met physically but have corresponded for over a year on a public writing platform, and she felt as though she was fitting in quite well.
After a full day at her new job, she sat at a garden venue, listening to live music that soothed her soul and brought a feeling of divine presence to her moments. She mentioned that she adored this place and making this move was the perfect choice for her.
A few weeks later, before going to bed, I sent her a message that she would see upon waking, and I looked forward to her positive response.
Well, it was a little different.
My message, “Are we ready for this new day?🤗”
Her response: “I am not ready for Monday at all. I’m hoping it goes away. There are a few situations where I am trying very hard to get things right and feel like I am failing miserably.
It has been difficult for me lately to trust and settle into my days. However, I have made some extremely wonderful friends and am very grateful for them.
But some things remain very challenging.”
I was beyond surprised!
After pondering this startling change in attitude for a few moments, I took a deep, slow breath and allowed my heart to speak.
“There is no such thing as “fail,” my friend…only learning. You have made some extremely nice friends, not just casual but extremely. The ability to trust comes from within, not from external influences or issues.
I suggest sending your ego back to bed. Tell it there is nothing to protect you from and that you are giving it the day off….with pay.😅
You are an essential and valuable part of this day, and all those who step on your path, you have brought to yourself for learning and teaching purposes. You’ve got this…I may not know who you are physically, but our hearts remain intact in our connection, and if anyone has this day in the palm of their hand, it is YOU! Don’t underestimate yourself, you are the Good, the Holy, and the Beautiful!
So, enjoy your cup of coffee or tea, and when you walk outside, look up at the vastness surrounding you and your Light, take a full, deep breath, and make it feel good. And then remember that you are complete and enough, just the way you are!”💖
So, my kind readers, however you woke up this morning, I wish for a one-of-a-kind YOU sort of day…Amazing!
“We remain unique when we guard the love and joy within and not allow the world’s attempt to define us.”
A few simple flowers in all their glory stop us in a moment’s glance and bring a smile to our face, a lift in the body, and a reminder of our true nature.
Love.
Let’s live this truth just for today. And watch as the world changes.🦋
Thought to ponder:
What or who has stepped on your path and given you the gift of looking at your life differently?
©Terry Pottinger 2025
Thank you for stopping by and for your support.
In appreciation, Terry
Wise advice, my friend, regarding handling of the ego. Friend or foe, they are not always the same.
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What or who has stepped on your path and given you the gift of looking at your life differently? ⬅️
You taught me a great deal about being in a healthy relationship n how it looks like when I watch you n your husband live in harmony. Thank you very much, my dear sister.🙏🥰
After I came back from Canada n broke up with my boyfriend, I still didn't notice I was in other unhealthy friendships.
Until very recently, I made a new friend. The kind of friendship we have is unlike anything I ever had. It makes me reflect on all my past relationships n realised how much I let them influenced me. It is a blessing that I finally understand what a healthy relationship feels like n how I had lowered my standard to keep people around.
Now, I no longer entertain people who comes to me with their dramas n gossips. I've stop interacting with people who don't keep their words or only converse on a superficial level.