Everything Can Change

I believe in the power of love.
I believe in synchronicity.
I believe in the power of energy.
Everything can change - in an instant.
If only we allow.

My friend Marijo shared this with us on her blog. The words struck me as so powerfully true and I thought I would post them here. A reminder of the mystery of this energy called Life, of our interdependence and our freedom. Thanks, Marijo, you rock!!!

In other news:

The womanchild had a great weekend away from home. And in proof that she is maturing, she came home with 70% of the money I sent her with and returned it to me. I was pleased as punch and gave it back to her. This surprised her so much she gave me a huge bear hug. I felt like she was my little 5-year old again. Later in the week she went shopping with a friend and returned with a Dave Mathews CD for me.

Maybe this teen thing isn't so bad after all.

Work is in full swing and I'm figuring out how to take care of myself as the world around me goes insane. The oddest thing, is working with people who, because of their very senior status in the organization, assume they are right about things they know very little about. They make pronouncements - "We'll do it this way!" - without listening to the on the ground feedback that advises against such a course of action.

The deference required of authority is one of those real life circumstances that I have reacted to in various ways. These days I present the truth, from my perspective and as fully as possible and then let them do what they will. Unless (and here's where I get myself into trouble, y'all) the decision is going to screw up a piece of work for which I feel responsible. But, I am learning and growing and working around the resistance. I've begun building understanding with those who can influence the powerful know-it-all and voila! Like magic, decisions change and work progresses.

I find myself daydreaming about my vacation in September. It's far off, that's true, but it's close enough in time to imagine and feel and enjoy the possiblity of it. I am truly looking forward to the mountains, the sea and the Love.

Well, time for my 4 mile walk. Live long and prosper...