I am free.

"I am free."

When I look at these words in writing

They seem to create in me a feeling of awe.

Yes, a wonderful feeling of freedom.

Thank you, God.

http://www.sacredspace.ie/

Ever since I have used Sacred Space on a daily basis - I really can't remember how long ago that was! - I have struggled with this page that comes up on a fairly regular basis.

Last night watching something on TV I finally admitted to myself that I am a 'glass half empty' type of person and I really envy those who always see the glass as half full. I am the type who had myself dead and buried as soon as I got a recall following a routine screening test. I worry and I fret about what if...

I think a year of attending Al-anon has been partly responsible for helping me to see that "What if...?" only gives me pain that I can do without, and I should concentrate on One Day at a Time and only subject myself to the pain of things that actually happen...

So, maybe it is this slightly less negative frame of mind that has allowed me to see the "I am free." page on Sacred Space today in a different light...

Instead of my mind arguing that I am not free from.....

I could see that I am free to....

do so many things...

I am free to speak to my wonderful daughter as she takes part in the Special Olympics.

I am free to enjoy the sunshine we have received, even though we were forecast rain.

I am free to practice my faith without fear of imprisonment, torture or death.

I am free to live with the partner of my choice, in a legally recognised relationship, and we are free to walk down the street holding hands without being arrested...

Maybe by thinking about the things I am free to do, and giving thanks for them, I am able to even free myself from some of the negative attitudes that have darkened my life...

What are you free to do?!

Blessings

from

Amma Bridget