Love goes beyond need

When I am faced with a need.  Many times I concentrate on the need to the point where I can't see beyond it. 

Recently I have been overwhelmed by an issue that just seems to not go away.  The more I see the problem the frustrated and stressed I become.  As I am writing this blog the thought came "love goes beyond need".  My needs are temporary but love is eternal.  Nothing can separate me from love not even the issue that is in front of me.  I don't have to be afraid or angry at my circumstances. When I focus on loving the moment in front of me it makes living in my present circumstances a lot easier.

I am learning to love what is in front of me.  How about you? 

Walking on a rocky road.

A lot of times I can lose my way by following someone else’s path. Their path seems smooth and tried while mine is rocky and long. I have found that no matter how many times I try to walk the path of others I never get to where I want to be. No matter how far I stray from my path all I have to do to find it is turn around. It would be nice to walk on a paved road. It would be nice to travel on a road that is fast and easy, but what happens when I get to place of the person I followed. They are home but where they live is not my home and they don’t want me to move in with them.

Every step I take on my path is painful, yet it brings me closer to the place I can call home. It may not be pretty it may take a little longer to get there but it will be worth it in the end.

I am inspired and encouraged by others expressing their gifts and talents. No matter how great they are I can not do what they do and be successful. True success is within me. Only I can reach my full potential. I am learning to appreciate the greatness in others but also recognize the greatness in me. That keeps me focused on the path before me. It may be painful and lonely but I am well equipped to travel this road.

Commit to your path. Only you can walk it.