The story...
Some dreams are nonsensical, others seem full of possible interpretations, while a few seem to call attention to a deeper meaning. In my waking hours, my attention has been focused on the lumbar region of my lower spine - pain and physical limitations. Whatever course my spinal changes lead me, I hope that I remain peacefully grounded in the reality of my situation and accept the care of others. I don't need to look to my subconscious mind to discover what's going on. Yes, I will to accept my condition honestly and humbly.
Am I being kind to me when I'm honest and accepting? Being grounded in reality seems to be the best place to live. So, how do I deal with the mystical unknowns that go along with a journey towards the Celestial City while trusting God? Yes, that was a reference to John Bunyan's Christian-life allegory - Pilgrim's Progress.
The only church in town will be an honest, kind, and loving sort of place. Congregant's most important needs will be met as relationships are worked out - with God and others too. Friends may be found to walk through live with. The destination and path were revealed by our Creator.
Just for today...
"Somewhere in my past I got the message that to think of myself first was wrong, that it was my duty to care for everyone else. As a consequence, I was never ready to take care of myself and so became a burden to those around me . . . In fact, improving myself is the only real action available to me . . . Why should others bother to follow my example if I can't take care of my own affairs? . . . To give advice to others is to intrude; to give advice to myself is to grow." Courage to Change (p. 356)
"First step; Dubious try - Expanding world; Joyful cry." Am I a Poet?
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