I Believe in Goodness

Because I believe in goodness, I can usually peer through the darkness and see the light that is resting on the horizon. Even if I must force myself to look with only one eye open, squinting into the distance, I know that time, reason, kind words from people who care, and prayer will most certainly change the view for me, if I allow myself to trust.

I am still living within the midst of figuring out what choices I must make in order to preserve my own health, sanity and peace of mind, but I am doing so with a much clearer head. Chronic illness forces its bearers to set boundaries in places that are safe and protective. This illness, that I have no choice about living with, has taught me to be gentler and kinder with myself, especially at times when people who should care about me, do not. Chronic pain can be flared by even the most minute of irritants, and so, one of the first lessons that someone who lives with chronic pain must absorb is to limit the amount of excess stresses which can occur from day to day.

Throughout the past couple of days, I have received the kindest, most heartfelt messages from individuals whom I have only had the pleasure of knowing through blogging. We hear so many horror stories about things that happen as a result of the Internet, but my experience, so far, has been nothing but the opposite. I was talking to my husband about this a little while ago. I have come to believe that what you put out there, is generally, what you will attract back. This is true in life, whether talking about the Internet, or other aspects of the world. I choose to look for people whose blogs are positive, life-affirming, and intelligent. Hence, my experience throughout my short blogging life has been a very good one. I have met good people who are connecting with other good people, and so, the chain is formed. I believe in goodness, and the individuals whom I read and converse with in the blogging world seem to believe in the same thing. Good begetting good.

ChickenLiver, Dayna, Ness, Humble Origins, Alison, Kelly Jean, and Hallie have all taken the time in the past couple of days to share their thoughts and experiences with me about dealing with a very difficult family member. There are others of you, out there, who have also left wonderful comments, in the past, which have made the world into a much smaller place. I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you, and to let you know that I truly appreciate each and every one of you. As our little community of kindness grows, my belief in goodness is affirmed. Thank you.

May you share in the belief that life is mostly good. May you experience people and situations which help to affirm this belief, even if you have to squint to see the light.