What Do I Hope For?

 

I have one great hope...

That my children and grandchildren - and great-grandchildren - will find a way to be civil, respectful, peaceful and co-operative with each other. and with us as their parents.  If they are able to appreciate and love each other that will be a bonus for me, and for them!

Do I need to do/be different so that I am surer of enjoying what I hope for?

That's a question I ask my self every day.  When I feel glimmerings of inspiration I implement them.

What Do I Look Forward To?

 

I look forward to visiting our daughters again!

I look forward to being with my UK children-in-law again!

I look forward to seeing my UK grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 

and meeting the two littlies I have not met yet!

I enjoy being with my loved-ones who live here!

I look forward to seeing my siblings again!

I look forward to visiting their families again!

I look forward to meeting at the chapel again!

I look forward to hearing the organ again!
I look forward to going to the Temple again!

I look forward to visiting my friends again.
 
I look forward to each day actually…
I look forward to my scripture study each morning.

I look forward to reading or listening to something every day.
I look forward to my afternoon bath each day.

I look forward to Tai Chi in the Botanic Gardens each week!
 
Do I need to change anything about looking forward to this/these?
No
 
What do you look forward to? 
And – does anything about your looking forward need to change?
 

What Future Difficulties Do I Need To Prepare For Now?

 

I prepare for my older age as best I know how.

What if I can’t see any more?
What will I need to do, change, when I can’t see any more?
What if I can’t hear any more?
What if I can’t remember my passwords any more?
What if I start repeating myself over and over?
What if I can’t administer my finances any more?
What if Glenn dies?
What if Douglas and family move out of the country?
What if I suddenly need to leave the country?
 
I have our storage inasmuch as I have been able to get it back to better preparedness.
We have security on our house that helps me feel fairly safe.
When I drive around I am aware and cautious.
When I park my car I know it might not be there when I come out.
I try to keep physically and mentally healthy so I have reserves if I should need them.
We have some financial reserves.  I try to administer them responsibly.
 
I do my best.
 
How can I increase my preparedness?
Be more conscious perhaps.  Less casual.
 
In the meantime, I’ll enjoy every, every day that I am able and considerably self-reliant.
 
What future difficulties do you need to prepare for now?
 

What Sources of Information Do I Trust?

 

 

Sigh…

I don’t really trust any one source of information.

I continually check and double check information that comes my way.

I learn a lot from the scriptures, personal prayer and inspiration, wise people, 

certain radio, TED talks, good books, the internet and other sources.

 I wonder why I don't really trust any one source of information?

But I know “It is what it is.”

 I suppose, most of all, I trust myself, that I’ll recognise my way forward, 

recognise who can help me when I need help, trust them for as long as I need immediate help.

I trust my Heavenly Father.  I know He might not “save” me from what will help me grow…

 Do I need to widen or narrow the sources I trust?

 I probably will need to widen the circle of sources I trust as I grow older.

 What sources of information do you trust?  Do you need t widen or narrow the sources you trust?

Who Receives Me With Open Arms?

 

Another good question…

 I sometimes feel received with open arms....
I think my Dad was able to receive me with open arms?  It felt like it to me.
I know some of my friends are able to… At least it feels like it to me.
 
I know I’m a Daughter of God.
I feel received by my Heavenly Father.
 
I think most I know receive me with reservations?
I know I receive most with reservations…
 
Perhaps how I think others feel about me is a reflection of the way I receive others?
Perhaps others sense my reservations and respond to me in like manner.
 
We are complex beings!
I’m grateful for all I’ve learnt about myself and others, and all I continue to learn each day.
 
Is this receiving with open arms good for me/us? 
I hope this is good for us… I know it is good for me.
I guess each must choose to receive and give as they are able to.

 

Do I give myself this being received with open arms whenever I can?
Usually.
I become aware when I “need” a dose of this or that person – listed above or not.
And yes, when it is at all possible I give myself contact with them.
Sometimes they may not know I am absorbing strength or courage from theirs.
I’m basking in their presence, their light, their wisdom, their joy, their peace and peacefulness.
I’m gratefully letting their light, capacity, composure, grace, infuse into me.
If that exposure isn’t enough I’ll find out sooner or later what my next questing step is.
 
Mostly I draw on settledness from my Heavenly Father.
Every day.
Without fail.
 
Sometimes I go to nature to be reset.
I love walking in the Botanic Gardens.
I love pottering around in my garden.
 
Who receives you with open arms?  Is this good for you and them?