"A patriot is one who wrestles for the soul of her country as she wrestles for her own being." - Adrienne Rich, poet
I don't think I've ever been as happy in my own skin as I am right now. It hasn't always been that way though. I wrestled with my own being for many, many years. It was emotionally draining to try to "figure out life" every day and I was convinced that it was going to get worse and worse. There was no hope in my life at all.
When the pain got great enough, I gave up wrestling for my soul and started asking for help. That's all it took to get me going in a new direction. Things didn't turn around overnight, but I gradually stopped fighting life. I no longer feel as if I'm wrestling with life. I'm at peace now. My life has enfolded in a way that I never imagined. If I just let God handle my life (He is my pilot today) then amazing things happen. I can appreciate the small victories as much as I appreciate the big ones. And I welcome the challenges because I know great rewards come from facing my truths as well as the obstacles that come my way.
I'm grateful that I live in a country where I can pursue my dreams freely. Otherwise, I might still be wrestling with life. God bless all past, present, and future patriots.
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