Breathing a sigh of relief
I woke yesterday morning with no anxiety and even a lightness in my step I haven't felt lately. The day before, out of desperation, I took my Bible outside and bundled up in the sun, only to find myself actually meditating and praying for a very long time. It started as I fell into Psalm 40, which a person shared as "her psalm" many years ago when I was working through a 12-step program for codependency. I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth -- Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord. It was strange to have absolutely no urge to open my eyes or move to some other activity. I watched my thoughts come and go, focused on my breath some, and did some Ho'oponopono - style prayers, which have helped me greatly lately and in the p...