These words from the poem by Theodore Tilten have remained with me always, during times of trouble! They have the effect of putting the immediate problem or worry into perspective, and always makes me realise how transient and temporary situations are...

Every time something goes wrong in our everyday lives we allow the emotions associated with the incident to take us over... Sometimes the actuality of the situations becomes totally unreal because we allow our imagination to run riot... Very often when a situation presents itself to us, we entertain negative thoughts to be projected, in defence of our self albeit.... Basically what we do is allow ourselves to dwell in the situation, hurt and pain, for far longer than is really necessary... but we are human.....

If you are the victim, which is normally the case, sending out negative thought and emotions actually gives strength to the person who has hurt or maligned you..... Try stepping away and putting yourself in the persons shoes, that makes it much easier to understand, and forgiveness is an easier progression ..... If one can have the wherewithal to remember the proverbial words 'even this will pass away', one can move from the level of hurt and anger to the one of expectations of peace and love.... These words may make you think that this message borders on the euphoric, but if you put your mind aside, your heart will definitely accept them!!

I speak for myself when I say that going through the throes of an emotional upheaval leaves me feeling totally drained and devoid of energy. But I have learned over time to do the above and of course most importantly to ask the universe to take over and handle things that are beyond my control.... In handling it in this way I find I am less prone to staying in the quagmire of uncontrolled thoughts and feelings, I tend to touch reality far quicker and most importantly I realise that everyone is not like me and I need to respect this difference.... Once this realisation hits me I begin to send love and light to the person and the situation and start feeling lighter and happier again..... The universe handles the outcome and you have no responsibility at all

The moment of anger has passed and become a thing of the past, never to be real again!!

Love and light and blessings,

Shama