It’s an exciting day, but then isn’t every day exciting?

I went to the fitness center today and walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill for the first time since my surgery which was a mere 2 weeks ago today.  I continue to be astounded by the progress I have made.  The initial recovery from the replacement I had 10 years ago was 3 months long, and even then I wasn’t without pain.  And for a full year, I was tentative with my movements.  Some have suggested it’s due to my own commitment to fitness but I was committed to a work out schedule then too.  Perhaps the big difference is due to better products.  All I know is that I am walking without pain, without a cane and driving too.  If you ever want a recommendation for a surgeon while in Naples, ask me.  I know just the person.

I am so grateful to all of the people who have sent cards, flowers and prayers my way.  I know every expression had an impact on my acceptance of the situation and my peace of mind.  Having lived on this spiritual path for nearly 35 years has allowed me hundreds of opportunities to reap the benefits of the angels in skins that readily come to us, in the silence or through a note,  when we need them.  And I also believe in the angels we can not see but can only feel.  They are always hovering.  They are on assignment, I think.

Do you think about the afterlife very often?  I am not a dweller on it but I do have fond expectations about it.  I think we continue to have a purpose.  That “our work here” is only part of what one’s Higher Power is expecting us to do and I think that’s deeply exciting.  I love knowing that every new day is waiting for me to bring my joy and my peace of mind to the people and the situations that God has sent my way.  This is his will for me and I gladly agree to it.  How do you feel upon arising every day?  I you willing to say “yes.”

Recovery, step by step by step. . .

I am on the uphill curve right now.  I am using a cane to get around and after only 9 days.  I am amazed at the body’s ability to heal itself.  Of course, I have worked hard too.  I never fail to do all of the exercises.  It’s a lot like early recovery.  Do what’s suggested to the best of one’s ability and the results will amaze you.

My  physical therapist is a lovely young woman who on her first visit noticed my ACIM book on the table.  As it turns out, she too is a “student” and wants to come to our study group when she has completed another class that she is in.  What a small world.  I know it’s not an accident that she was the pt assigned to my case.  That’s the beauty of our path.  There are no accidents.  The sooner we can get comfortable with that “fact,” the smoother our lives will be.

Acceptance of what is is the answer to all of our upsets.  What a lovely understanding and it’s a bit of wisdom that is shared by so many paths of enlightenment.  I wake up daily being glad that I was selected for the life that I have, a life that includes all of you and the many throughout the world who have discovered my books in one way or another.  All I had to do was succumb to addiction and then the accompanying recovery that was offered to find all of you.  How blessed I am.  I hope you all are feeling blessed too, today.  You have been selected by the God of your understanding for the trip you are making.  Be sure to appreciate all of the sights along the way.