“Horrible” is just ready to launch into “wonderful” and together they are Divine.

     When I have to write a treatment with a scheduled deadline, I sometimes just start wherever I am.  Tonight that does not feel like a good place.  It’s been a day of disaster.  My very old version of Quicken (book keeping software) on my very old iMac computer started, four days ago, refusing to send electronic bill paying instructions to my bank and blaming it on my bank.  I went to the bank today and they talked to their tech support and said my online account was fine and the problem must be with Quicken.  I got a remote tech support person to log on to my computer to see what was wrong.  In a heavy Indian accent he informed me I would have to upgrade to a new version of Quicken, which would be $99.  I said, “Go ahead”.  Two hours later he simply texted me that they would refund my $99, because he could not help me.  I’m a lot older than either my Quicken or my computer, so I just screamed for a little while.  Now I ask myself how can I turn this into a positive thing in my life.

     I recognize that God is all there is.  So, my old ancient version of Quicken is Divine.  My ancient iMac is Divine.  The tech support guy with the Indian accent is Divine.  My bank is Divine.  Somehow, total frustration must also be Divine, since I am Divine.

     I now simply say, “What more?” and I allow all these Divine things to blend and become One with my new iMac which is also sitting on my desk and is Divine, with a new version of Quicken for my new iMac which only costs $49 on line and is Divine as it gets ready to download to the new iMac.  I will become One with my Apple Technician as I ask for help in getting my financial database moved from the old iMac to the new iMac. So, old and new unify into NOW in my life as I simply choose to bring them together.

     I simply recognize that “horrible” is just ready to launch into “wonderful” and together they are Divine.  I will realize a new financial life with a new version of Quicken on my relatively new iMac.  I ask God for “help” and It shows up as a wonderful Apple Technician who gets my data moved from the old Divine to the new Divine iMac.  I feel a brother/sisterhood with everyone who has ever felt victimized by technology.  Yet, I realize that technology is still part of God and Divine.  So, I love my old iMac and old Quicken as they are replaced by my newer iMac and a new Quicken.  The new is now my Reality because I simply allow it to be.

     I give thanks for the glory that can come from two hours of total frustration as it is simply released.  I am grateful that the New is always Imminent and Divine as I release the Old.  Yet I love both Old and New.  They work together today to bring gratitude into my life right now.  I say, thank you Spirit for this beautiful day, in amazement that I can say that and mean it.  I give thanks.

     So, I release my old iMac and old Quicken into beautiful memories of years of service.  I release frustration with technology knowing it is still offering new possibilities in my life.  I release the words “old” and “new” into NOW and let them be.

     May you all join me here in this place of peace.  And so it is.

     Amen.

PS:  It is now a night later and I just tried one more time to upload an bill payment from my old Quicken on my old iMac and, suddenly, it worked.  So, now I have an easier time making both Old and New Divine.  I love life.