guilt

Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. Psalm 103:15 (NLT Bible)

About 15yrs ago when I looked at my life (which for most part was blessed ) I didn’t like where I was in relationship to few things. So I changed what I could, not always painlessly and not without a few hurts I wished I could have avoided, but I made the changes. I would have liked to say after that my life was a breeze. I would like to say that but it wasn’t, in fact in some key ways it was a nightmare. But and here’s the the big BUT, situations didn’t last forever. As situations changed and got better, even if something’s got a little worse, in the end I had to admit my life remained good. Good being a way in which I looked at it and was grateful.

It has taken me years to understand that just like God looked at all He made (the world including the light) and saw ‘it was good’ (Genesis) I needed to see the value in each day and enjoy it. Psalm 103 says life is short so enjoy it! Whether you are a person of faith or not I don’t think anyone would argue that one. (Don’t worry I am not going all religious on you, but it’s there in black and white).

After a few comments this week about how I am always enjoying life, and being a pathetic woman I started to feel guilty as if I am doing something wrong. Now in the clear light of day I know I need no justification for loving life, but I needed to remind myself why I say yes more than no, record the days and events of the good things (as there are not so good things) and Why I hold the good ones up and be grateful.

Its because ‘this little blade of grass’ is going to enjoy everyday come sun, rain or shine and feel good about it. I know I am blessed. I am not heartless I the see the burdens people carry, who may or may not complain, I see others with crazy lovely lives who may or may not complain. But I know LIFE is that one Journey we get to take only once and yes I intend to enjoy it as much as any human can No Apologies and with much gratitude!…… Sorry about photo I just thought I should remind myself that I am no air guitar player – note to self do not try it again and be grateful I own the copywrite! .