Treatment by Carol Haave, RScP
What’s the old saying: “you can never go back again.” Not true. I recently visited a house that we built on Bald Head Island and sold 13 years ago. BHI is 3 miles offshore into the Atlantic — no bridge, no cars. Some friends are considering buying it. I walked in the house and it was EXACTLY the same — same furniture, same rugs, same kitchen, same colors, even the same plastic plants. Now I could buy it back, but would I want to? Many of our friends are still there. We had a fabulous time. I was asked to consider a job there. But is that the right move?
I love Bald Head Island because it reminds me more of God than anyplace I’ve lived. The beauty of the beaches, the power of the storms, the rustling of the sea oats, the perfect sand dollars, the dolphins and the alligators — it’s all there, every day. It’s beautiful. And yet, isn’t the purpose of life to move forward, to move on — to take our knowledge and experience and keep growing to our highest potential? But what is that exactly? Our highest potential?
In this moment, I am One with All that is. I relish in the beauty and the power and the glory that is God, that I am. No matter what decisions I make or what actions I do/don’t take, I am Divinely Guided by the Power behind all that is, and all is well. I now have an opportunity for a “do-over,” but I choose to find other adventures and ways of being in the world. I choose to live boldly, do things differently, be unafraid and not feel like I have to run back to safety. I realize that while I can always go back, things may have changed and, even if slightly, that gives a different experience. And so I stay present in the NOW moment.
Right now, I am content to enjoy the island without the what-ifs. Right now, I can reacquaint myself with friends that I haven’t seen in a long time and simply enjoy our time together. Right now, I have an opportunity to make amends if any are to be made. And all this time, I know that God is everywhere, not just on Bald Head and that each place has its own beauty, power and glory, just as each of us do.
I am grateful every day for little insights. I am grateful to know when I am making things harder than they should be — and I stop it. I am grateful for the amazing weekend I was provided to be with family and friends. My heart is full. NOW, back to reality <grin>. Thank you God for THIS perfect day. I release these words knowing their complete manifestation and go forth doing great and wonderful things. What will you do today? And so it is.
Treatment for September 16, 2014