TODAY'S GIFT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS/AUGUST 2014

[MajestyJo]

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

You are reading from the book Today's Gift

If you have butterflies in your stomach ask them into your heart.
—Cooper Edens

We've all had butterflies in our stomachs. It happens on the first day of school or the first day on a new job. It happens most anytime we try something new or risky. These butterflies are nervous and fluttery and sometimes we wish we could just go back to bed.

But the best thing we can do, and sometimes the only thing, is go right ahead and walk into that new situation with head held high. We will probably feel awkward at first, but that is natural and it will pass.

Our nervousness can change into excitement and joy for what we are doing. We can begin to feel proud when we walk through our fear. It is a true accomplishment when we don't let our fear stop us - when, instead, we let the butterfly in our hearts unfold.

When I have the butterflies today, will I enjoy their beauty?

My butterflies were not about beauty or nerves, I was very sick at my stomach.

Don't think I thought of them, but did think of asking for healing, and I got an appointment at the Holistic Center for 2:15 p.m.

Butterfly means transformation, so hoping Tony can transform sick to feeling better.