Thanks

thanks to my friends here. I am feeling lucky

and I know I am. I have so needed a touchstone in life

to steady me in the process of a growth in my health

but also the growth in awareness and acceptance

for what my challenges are. I feel like I have no

illusions but I feel positive. I feel upbeat. I feel like

I know what is human nature - and I know we all have to 

process it all along the way of doing what we need to do and take

care of in life. You guys have been an essential outpost and outreach

of saving grace. I am having some hard times with the visiting nun

here - but accidentally I spoke to the truth to another nun and she rolled

her eyes and said "THAT'S THE CHERRY ON TOP OF THE CAKE!" laughing

....so I guess I am not the only one she is 'getting after.' I don't have to see

her too often which is good. She's given me insight into how some operate

to make themselves feel comfortable or even powerful in a new environment.

That need for a high regard at all times might get her into trouble someday.

She might go 'too far' at some point - but I know now how to handle her.

For myself - I have to process my paranoia that she inspires and just general

affirmations that I am doing ok and wanted here at the monastery (that she inspires in part)

and I guess we all have to negotiate that kind of things with our days with whatever

or whoever we bounce into.

Things are good. Again, SO GRATEFUL for this cyber and human space!!

xx