Here is today’s piece. Some cherry blossom crystal action. I used acrylic stamp and a solvent ink pad for the image. ARRRGGH! This day is frustrating. I must refer myself to a reading that helps when I am angry at a person, place or situation…I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes.
Acceptance has taught me that there is a bit of good in the worst of us and a bit of bad in the best of us; that we each have a right to be here.
When I focus on what’s good today, I have a good day, and when I focus on what’s bad, I have a bad day. If I focus on a problem, the problem increases; if I focus on the answer, the answer increases. When I focus on people’s bad qualities, they multiply; when I focus on people’s good qualities, they seem to grow and grow.
Perhaps the best thing of all for me is to remember that my serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. I can watch my serenity level rise when I discard my expectations. I have to discard my ‘rights’, as well as my expectations, by asking myself, “How important is it, really? How important is it compared to my serenity, my emotional sobriety?”
I do whatever is in front of me to be done, and let go of the results.
I must keep my magic magnifying mind on my level of acceptance. When I remember this, I can see I’ve never had it so good.
Adapted from “Doctor, Addict, Alcoholic” by Dr. Paul O. in Alcoholics Anonymous (The Big Book)
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Hi!! Thanks for following! Glad I came across your blog too. I love your blog. I'll be back!! I'm following you now. Blessings you to also!
Very neat! New follower from Traveling Through Thurs.
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Thanks for coming by and following. Im following back!
This was a very inspiring post! I love your blog. Thrilled to return your follow and can't wait for more!
Sorry its been a week! But I just wanted to thank you for following & wanted to let you know that I was following you back! I hope you have a good day!! <3
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That is one of the most gorgeous necklaces I've ever seen! Seriously!
Hopping over from the blog hop! I'm your newest follower, Happy Friendly Friday!
Hope to see you hopping okay to my blog to say "Hi". I always return the love (follows/comments). See you soon!
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Cute stuff you've got here!
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I'd love if we'd follow one another.
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And I always follow back.
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Stopping by to thank you for the follow and the lovely comments!
Proudly I am now following your awesome blog.
Nice to meet you and have a great weekend!
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Acceptance is sooo important! I loved the line where you mentioned that the higher the expectations the lower the sernity! WOW! Thanks for visiting Peaceful Divas: http://www.peacefuldivas.com
OMGosh, your artwork is so awesome … just forwarded you to a bunch of friends, you are so talented!
Hopped on over from a hop – and gald I did – hi!
What a neat necklace. I love the design you stamped on. I'm following you back from my Family Literacy blog, thanks for visiting me.
Do you have an etsy store for your jewelry? You should.
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This is just beautiful!! I never new that Polymer Clay could make such beautiful items. Been scrolling through them and love this one!
Thanks for stopping by and following me on my blog. I am your newest follower!
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