A
soldier about to leave for war bids farewell to his lady love. The war
has reached a tipping point, and now he feels a duty and obligation to
fight. He does not know what lies ahead - challenges or adventures -
but he knows it is time to go. With all her weeping and caterwauling,
the soldier might even be relieved to get away. I am reminded by this
card when my life becomes stagnant and unfulfilling, it is time to move
on. I can't change people or places, but I can change me.
From the Steps to Serenity deck this morning was drawn the card "Isolation:"
From the Steps to Serenity deck this morning was drawn the card "Isolation:"
"I had found friends, understanding friends who often knew what I was thinking and feeling better than I knew myself, and didn't allow me to retreat into my prison of loneliness and fear..." ~ AA Big Book
Who
hasn't wanted to close themselves off from the world when they felt so
overwhelmed by anger, pain, or worry? But hiding away from others means
I am alone with my own skewed perceptions; as the saying goes, "when
I'm in my head I'm behind enemy lines." Friends on my spiritual journey
can help share my burdens so that I don't become overwhelmed by the
challenges in my life. I can think of several friends who have "put a
little love in my heart" over the past year, and this song is dedicated
to you for making my world a better place:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOo7bRuqU
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