The Past, Present, and Future

Strange how people from your past can suddenly make a difference in the presence. Sometimes, when you think about someone from a long time ago, it may not be such a random thought. I thought about a girl I met once as a teenager, got in contact with her, and it ended up serving me a purpose. It brought the meaning of adoption back into my thoughts and gave me a much healthier look at it. It has also allowed me to have a positive interaction with another Mormon. My defense walls weren't up. In fact, they came down and I was able to talk about things I don't normally discuss. There was a familiar comfort I felt with this gal and I am glad I did open to her. Again, strange how a person from the past can suddenly pop into your mind and actually help you in some way. Lesson here? Maybe you need to act on a past memory. There could be a reason for it.

On a spiritual note, I am interested in learning more about Buddhism. I like the teachings and the peace meditation brings. Ron thinks I am weird for this, but he understands too. My spiritual journey isn't to be reckoned with. Ultimately, I need my own fulfillment of the most peace and joy I can find. I am truly a lucky woman to have a supporting husband in this part of my life. I know some Christian men who would divorce their wives over something like this. Instead, he is allowing me to find what works for me and I cannot ask for more than that. Accepting each other is what love is. It isn't about me doing what he wants or him doing what I want. Ultimately, when someone strays from religion, the family or the spouse tends to take it personally, when it really has nothing to do with them at all. Fortunately, Ron is mature enough to understand that now.

I am currently reading this book. I highly recommend it.

Along the lines of spirituality, yesterday, we learned about the Big Bang Theory in astronomy. Finally, I know what all the fuss is about... absolutely nothing. Now I see that if people's feathers are getting ruffled over a theory that explains how the universe was created, nothing more or less than that, they are greatly misinformed. It does not prove that there is no deity. It does not prove any religion wrong. It does not claim to know what was before the universe or what is after. It only tells a logical explanation of how the universe began based off the evidence we see from other galaxies, planets, and stars forming. There is no reason why a religious person should reject this theory as a threat to their beliefs. There is no reason to fuse the two together. You can believe in God and the Big Bang Theory simultaneously if you want. Your God will probably be impressed that we have paid such close attention to the details. 

Today's battle: Not trying to eat the entire box of pizza. 

...Off I go to finish it anyway...