Music that Calms me down a bit

It never fails, in any moment of stress or strife, I can listen to this opera piece and calm myself down.

Dante's La Vita Noveau

stepping into Paradise

My best friend Julia stepped over into Paradise today. I'm so anxious to see her again. And, though sad at our separation, I have joy that I have a confidence that I will see her again and enjoy her friendship. She was a stalwart of the faith. A saint. A bright shining candle. And the world will not be so bright now with her candle gone out.

missed goals

Today is my birthday. And I missed a major life goal. I had intended to retire by this time in my life at least 1 week out of each month. I have had some things that I'd hoped for that did not materialize. But nevertheless, I continue on. I will move toward that goal and hopefully soon be able to not work so many hours, nor have so many stressful things on my mind.

I've been here in the place before and thought that I'd learned my lesson and would never get so consumed again. But my business has consumed me and sometimes the responsibilities and pressures and stress seem unbearable. I will . . . by the grace of God . . .very soon . . . unchain myself from so much. I will get back to a place of life being more simple with fewer decisions and responsibilities to take my attention.

I have other priorities now and I want all the time I can have to pursue those.

I continue on.

As I have told my children, if you don't have a destination in mind, any road will take you to no where. I set the goal in front of me and continue on.