Lessons in Receiving

Although I seem to find myself saying it often, I think it bears repeating -There have been so many blessings unfolding on this journey already, it is almost a challenge now to see it as anything but a gift! I know that may seem odd to many of you, but that's exactly how it feels to me right now.

Granted, the tough part has yet to begin - surgery, treatments...but, I feel like I definitely have the acceptance thing down...and they say that's a big part of transitioning successfully through the experience.

Note the way I said that. It was intentional. "Transitioning through the experience" - I intend to journey my way through this - not fight my way out of it. Success comes with EASE, not fighting. At least in my world.

And knowing that is one of the blessings!

Another is exercising my "receiving muscles"...Receiving is not something that comes easily to everyone. We can get so used to giving - and the feel good that comes from that - that we can forget to allow in all the gifts that others want to give us (and in doing so, unintentionally deprive them of the gift of pleasure that giving gives them!).

Saturday night, my BFF Betty Ann invited me over for dinner, a swim, and a movie. Incredibly relaxing! So good to spend time in a place and with people you feel so comfortable with and close to...Exactly the remedy I was looking for that night - and I had no difficulty receiving and appreciating that gift. It was easy and it felt good ;).

Last night, I was visited by three of my favorite ladies who are wonderful friends as well as colleagues. They brought dinner, wine, dessert - and the pleasure of their company. It was delightful!!

Ordinarily, I would have insisted that I do most of the "work" of hosting the evening (providing the food, etc.). Instead, I simply let them - and expressed my appreciation. Wow!! What a feeling! The sky didn't fall, I'm pretty sure they still love me (hehe), and they got to feel great too! What a concept!

I have been so very blessed by all of the people offering their love, support, prayers, positive energy, talents and assistance of every kind with me...here and now, I thank each one of you with all my heart...and I humbly accept your gifts with wide open receiving arms and lots and lots of love <3.

Namaste ~
Lisa