There have been some events of late that have caused enough stress in my life to really mungle my mellowosity. Stressful situations are not always unwelcome, because I have learned, and am still learning, that a diamond cannot be created without extreme pressure for a long time. While I don’t claim to be a diamond, I do rather think I have some value.
Enduring is much like trying to walk into an avalanche. The things beyond your control will pound the zlop out of you while you attempt to tungle on toward your goal. It’s the job of the avalanche to either stop you, test your ingenuity of resiliency, or alter the landscape with several of your broken bones to up the ante of your goal.
Never fear though, we’re not promised a jaunt in the jungle while we’re buntering about this place.
I won’t and don’t claim to have the answers as yet while the lanche is still pouring down, but thus far the journey continues. Perhaps a bit slower than I’d like, but the goal still glows and draws me forward.
Meanwhile……..I look more like this:
it seems to be working for you …
I do like the new look. Perhaps the wardrobe could use a touch of assistance.
well but it is snazzy
i do like the tie!
I leave you Psalms 34
I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.
3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together!
4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
and saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,
for those who fear him have no lack!
10 The young lions suffer want and hunger;
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
11 Come, O children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
12 What man is there who desires life
and loves many days, that he may see good?
13 Keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from speaking deceit.
14 Turn away from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.
15 The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous
and his ears toward their cry.
16 The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,
to cut off the memory of them from the earth.
17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears
and delivers them out of all their troubles.
18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
20 He keeps all his bones;
not one of them is broken.
21 Affliction will slay the wicked,
and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.
22 The Lord redeems the life of his servants;
none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
That look is really working out for you!
Fun aside, I can totally relate to what you’re writing. Whatever you’re going through keep your eye on the ball and the goal and you will be alright – having no goal is the worse of all.
And put on some gloves and a scarf if al that avalanche snow gets to cold – hugs!
another great post. life is sometimes a bit chewy isn’t it.
“Mellowosity” is my new favorite word. Good luck and remember to breathe!
Hey, we can’t all be Morris, now can we?
Aww, sorry to hear you are so stressed my friend! Stay strong and if you ever need any support, you know where to find me!