... I wanted to share this all day, but I didn't want to talk about ME ME ME all day.

but i have felt compelled to write about it all day.  something happened this morning.  i went on my usual walk. it was a sunny beautiful day, i had my ipod on with my fav tunes, and i was walking on a beautiful tree-lined street (i love trees.)

for the first time in awhile, my mind felt clear.  walking with the music, the sunshine, the trees... and trying to just be totally present in that - it felt SO amazing, SO good... all i thought was "this is a way better high I ever got from drugs."  and I felt God with me the whole time.  it's hard to explain if you have never felt that presence - that connectedness to everything good and pure.  joy.

anyway, i think that is why today of all days i could do what i did (some of you know.)

so... there's my lil tidbit.  give it a shot if you like.  all i can tell you is it was the most amazing feeling... staying totally present in the beauty of ... all of it.

(that's not to say i won't be on the news tomorrow robbing a pharmacy!!)

but seriously... today, it was a true gift.  give it a shot.

:-)
mj

ps - even better news - IT SEEMS LIKE HOELESS IS SLEEPING!!!!! :-) !!!