“it dawned on me that the easiest way, and the most fun way to live life is to go with the flow!”

Three readings. A song that says the rest. And inspiration for whatever this day is here to teach.

A lone surfer riding inside a great curling wave

Read — the readings that opened the day

Opening to Change

“In recovery, I have been given a daily reprieve contingent upon my spiritual condition. To become ready for change, I practice willingness, opening to unlimited possibilities. If I realize there are defects that hinder my usefulness, I become ready by meditating to receive direction to change. To let go and let God, I need only surrender my old ways to Him; I no longer fight nor do I try to control; I simply believe that, with God’s help, I am changed. Affirming this belief makes me ready. As I continue to empty myself to be full of awareness, light, and love, and I am ready to face each day with a new hope.”

Adapted from Daily Reflections

A Positive Relationship

Richard Rohr

“What is Divine Love? When we think that otherness can’t change us or teach us anything, we don’t give others any influence over our lives. When we block others by thinking we can stand alone, we are spiritually dead. In honest relationship with the Spirit and with others, I allow The Mystery to keep working in me and through me. I’m not in control or in charge of this Journey. I don’t even presume to fully understand It. I simply come to believe that as I continue to open and face every situation as a manifestation of God’s Love, I surrender with a deeper Faith & intimacy in Spirit.”

Adapted from Embracing the Divine Exchange

Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Meditation for the Day Your life has been given to you mainly for the purpose of training your soul. This life we live is not so much for the body as for the soul. We often choose the way of life that best suits the body, not the way that best suits the soul. God wants you to choose what suits the soul as well as the body. Accept this belief and a wonderful molding of character is the result. Reject it and God's purpose for your life is frustrated, and your spiritual progress is delayed. Your soul is being trained by the good you choose. Thus, the true purpose of your life is being accomplished. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may choose what is best for my soul. I pray that I may realize God's purpose for my life.

Reflect — Steve L.'s own words

Waking up early this morning, I started to do my readings. Reflecting back on the weekend, it dawned on me that the easiest way, and the most fun way to live life is to go with the flow! Yet, sometimes, even working through the simplest tasks, it seems impossible. Looking back to where I’ve been carried, the joy and freedom is overwhelming.

At lunch with Gail, Richard & Lea at the Adobe, Bertha seated us at a table overlooking the golf course. Lea, 93 years old, looked out and said how beautiful the view was, and how grateful she was to be there. I said to her, “Lea, with all of the doctors appts, procedures & surgeries, you are a Miracle!” She responded, “Steve, I’ve told you, if God brings you to it, He can bring you thru it!” Lea has told me this for over 40 years; why do I still doubt and oftentimes still block God’s blessings and Love?

Richard told stories waking up in alley after alley before getting a new liver, finally getting clean 15 years ago. SOMETHING mysterious happened. Like Lea, he’s stayed clean and sober with prayers, gratitude, humility and service. The internal demands of wants and wishes cause static to the formula. And they keep coming. Thankfully, so far, willingness to go to any lengths has continued.

At Hogan’s Heroes, many people received medallions. A woman with 1 year, holding her infant son, said she had no idea she’d be pregnant and be a sober Mom. Lea, with 50 years, a Southern Baptist Sunday school teacher drinking Scotch from under her car seat, said she had no idea she was alcoholic. As a Jewish sales rep for designer clothing, maybe I’ve got a problem with drinking and using, but alcoholic? I’m different, and unique! Like Hall & Oates, I can’t go for that! But once convinced, a whole new life opened up. Thanks for continuing to fill me with Your Love!