Count your blessings instead of sheep
I am not sure of the subject of my last post, for I have failed to check. I am sure, however, that the way I felt at the time of the last post, as compared to the way I feel now, is of great difference.
I struggle to find peace in understanding the great sequence of events life brings. Please do not misunderstand, I am blessed to be abundantly content with where my life path has led me. I suppose the confusion lies in the beauty that has evolved (and could only have evolved) from such a darkened place.
I suspect great sadness need occur; as without such low-points, we are simply incapable of appreciating great gladness.
Last evening, I received my first Christmas card and gift of the season. I fear that all future gifts for all purposes are now spoiled. :)
On a lighter note, the month of January now promises to be full of delight. I anticipate an incredible visit from a lovely person *and* I will be spending the entireity of the month taking but one course of the fantastic subject of gardening. Have I recently mentioned how much I adore my single-sex college?
I hope that a month studying the art, botany, and chemistry of gardens will allow me to maintain a beautiful little spot on earth for all to enjoy.
Once accomplished, my 'charming life checklist' shall be one step closer to being complete:
Completed:
*Learn to read treble, alto, and bass clefs
*Master an instrument
*Become familiar with English verse
*Learn to appreciate the colonial art of my homeland
*Select a favorite film
*Find a means in which to regularly appreciate the great outdoors
*Share a mutual respect with my family
*Love Deeply
*Adopt a passion that will benefit society
*Greatly respect and learn from my elders
In Progress:
*Travel, in order to better learn the varying ways of the world
*Respark the art of correspondence
*Invest in the youth of my nation
*Develop a green thumb
*Live a healthy and balanced lifestyle
To do:
*Function as a channel of peace
*Lessen comparison of souls
*Become truly humble in my ways
*Strengthen my spirit
*Eliminate unjust fears
*Share the beauty I have discovered in the world with those who seek it
*Share a successful marriage with one person until death do us part
*Establish the ability to cook tasty and healthy meals
*Raise a few children to be thoughtful, independent and content individuals
*Care for my parents and sister when they are in need of me
*Learn to be at peace with death
*Embrace the true meaning of forgiveness
*Leave the world a little better than I found it