Waking Up

Waking Up

  I woke up at quarter to 5 this morning.  Not because I had to and not because I wanted to. I just woke up. I groaned, rolled over about a half dozen times and changed as many positions and decided to just get up. I hate when that happens!
  Then, I had a decision to make.Was I going to be frustrated, irritated and take it out on anyone and everyone who crossed my path... or was I going to make an effort to create the best day possible?
So, I had a cup of coffee, messed around on the computer for a bit, got into comfy walking clothes and headed for the canal park. Best decision I could have made.
  It was still cool and comfortable. It was quiet and peaceful. I began to clear all the voices and especially any negative "self talk" out of my thinking. I began to wake up, not just in my physical body, but in my mind and my spirit as well. I began to feel more and more alive as I intentionally watched life happening all around me.  I felt myself become more centered, and thankful for what I was seeing and hearing in the "moment". I was so connected to my Creator and filled with awe and wonder at being a part of this amazing planet!
  I seemed to have no choice in what time my body decided to wake up, but I did have a choice in how I would respond.  So many times, life happens in ways we do not expect, want or like. We don't always have a choice or a say in the matter.  But we always have a choice and a say in how we will respond.
  True peace, true joy is never found in our circumstances... it's found in who we are in those circumstances.