LIFE CAN BE INTERESTING

I have learned not to have expectations. I would like to accept life the way it comes to me. I am getting better and better at it. We, recently, had one unexpected event. Jamie's Mom, who was 94, died in January. At one time, the family had a moderate amount of money, but Mary [her Mom] had been in assisted living for some years and in a nursing home for five years. Jamie did not expect any inheritance. Last week, we were surprised to receive, enough money, to make a few alterations to our life style. We have often wished we could add on, a small addition, for a downstairs bathroom, laundry, and den. It looks like this is feasible, we had the builders over this morning for an estimate.

Life has its little twist. Are objects really inanimate? Can cars have feelings? Or do we just ascribe feelings to them? I have wondered about this. I recently bought a new van, new to me, a 2007 model. I decided to give my old van to Naomi. Her vehicle has given her mild problems from the day she bought it. On the other hand, one cannot say that it hasn't given good service. Most of the problems have been with tires, even though, the seemingly excellent tires, were a point in the cars favor when she bought it. 

On the way to school this morning she had a blowout [in a tire that was replaced two weeks ago]. She called, I went to pick her up and take her to school. The first thing she said was, "I think my car might be angry because I am giving up on it". Interesting, because I had the same thought, go through my mind, while I was driving over there. The last time I drove my old van [the one I am giving to Naomi], I felt such sadness. I was sad, because I loved the car, and it was a faithful servant for seven years. Could the car be sad, too?

Some people say, you shouldn't have expectations, then you won't be disappointed. I think we can't help but have expectations, but we should leave them unformed. Do not crystallize them. None of us have the wisdom to know what we really want. We know we want what is best for us. We know we want love. Keep your expectations loose; expect what is best for you; expect all is love now, and it will be, in your future.

Naomi's car has been towed to the garage, the tire has been replaced; I need to fetch it. It has been a busy, but beautiful morning filled with love. These little events, that some people can see as negative, can also be seen, as rich and rewarding.

Love and Peace,  Gregg