Saturday's Here

Sorry I didn't get back to you guys last night, but by the time I got home put away my shopping, did my pranayama, took my vitamins and had dinner, I was too tired, so I just went to bed! I had a very productive day, though, got all my Mother-in-law's Christmas gifts. Macy's was having an incredible sale and they not only have petites, but they carry styles for women over 20, so between Macy's & JoAnn's, plus what I already had purchased at home, she's all set! I did learn one thing, instead of going to every store (which I pretty much did) it's better to do maybe one a day or something, it's a pain to have all these shopping bags on the bus, they're very cumbersome! But I managed, what kind of world class shopper would I be if I couldn't get the stuff home?

I spent a long time talking to a mentally challenged young man at the bus stop, it made me realize I need to be more aware of the people around me. I think he was very lonely and it really seemed to make a big difference for him to have someone just talk to him and be facused on him and interested in what he was saying. It just goes to show, you never know how the simplest act can brighten someone's life. He wanted to know if I knew about jets, apparently he's interested in hearing about flying, unfortunately all I knew was that Neil flys them! I told him I watch for him when I'm out, so I'm going to get some facts from Neil and memorize them, just in case I see him again. It's a good thing we were sitting on a bench, because he thought I was in my 30's like him, when I told him I was 53 I thought he was going to fall off the bench! Hey, works for me if people think I'm in my 30's! It made me start thinking, there are probably some older people in my building who live alone and are lonely, so I have to start paying more attention. There's a lot to be said for not getting caught up un yourself and focusing on others, it's not only good for them, it's extremely beneficial for me as well. I think learning to be more aware and attentive to the needs of others is another one of the gifts I have received. I had chosen to see myself as a relatively good person who was concerned about others, but I see now that I was rather self-absorbed, so it's great that I have this opportunity to change that. I would love to be able to experience the world through Mother Teresa's eyes, seeing only the Divine in people and being selfless enough to focus on their needs and best interests rather than my own. I've always admired her, but never really thought there was a chance to experience life as she did, but now, I feel like the possibility is there I simply have to choose to take it and go with it. I'll keep you posted on my progress. It really feels good to have a higher goal or purpose rather than just concerning myself with feeling good for the moment because of all these worldly distractions. I think this is leading me toward a goal I've had for a very long time, but never really pursued, somehow making this world a better place. Now I guess I just need to find the way in which I'm able to do that. I have no doubt, that if I just sit quietly and listen, God will show me exactly what to do! The problem in the past has always been not being quiet and not listening, but that's changing! I'm going to sign off now, I'll try to post again later. Hope all of you have a fantastic Saturday!