See the Good in All

We need to take a long look into all things in our lives to see the inherent good that is in everything and everyone. Of course this is not an easy thing to do when the people, place or circumstance is not what we want it to be and worse, we have no control over it how things are turning out.

One of the things I am working on is practicing acceptance with everything that comes my way but the paradox to that is that when I am in a circumstance and not feeling quite right, I tend to forget to see the good in it but have to take a step back and re-analyze what is going on before reacting or keep from shutting down.

There is some pleasure in being able to accept things as they are and see the good because if we continue to see the good, we pull the energy into us and we understand the circumstance, place or person better. It is a slow process but I think it will be worth it down the road. To see even the people who used or hurt us in a different light and being able to feel good about having had them in your life to make you who you are today. They taught you something about yourself and isn't that always a good thing?

And perhaps they learned something about themselves as well and has changed for the better because they saw the infinite good in you. I think that is why they come into our lives. You know the quote... "People come into your life for a reason, for a season or for life." The ones that are still in it are probably for life but the others may be for a reason or season, to teach you something that the Universe or Spirit feels you need to know. And there are always those who come and go because that is what you both need.

In this dog-eat-dog world, people do not understand being still and have to do some sort of busywork that keeps their mind distracted. This can blind us to the good that we need to see and see with our hearts, not our eyes.

Take time to stop and take stock of who came into your life and why; who is in your life and why and perhaps there may be those who will re-enter your life because there is unfinished business or because you both needed a break. Regardless, open your heart and your mind to see the good that person has done for you and allow them to see the good you have done for them.

Sending out goodness and love!

Namaste