Be an Oyster for Autism!

So, we are here at this event of numbers that won't come around again for a thousand years. 09/09/09.  For numerologists, the combination of nines could be both positive and negative. On the plus side, nine is associated with success, compassion and forgiveness. On the negative side, it can signal arrogance, sanctimony and self-righteousness.

Since I'v come to the conclusion in my life that perception is reality, I'm going with success, compassion and forgiveness.  And I'm starting at home, here, in my own heart of hearts.  I've come to believe that it's what you believe that deterimines your happiness, your circumstances, and eventually your success or failure at just about anything.  It's what sets apart a great athelete from a good one. They believe they can. Talent has little to do with it. I didn't believe this a few years ago. But I do now.

Now I LOOk for things that prove me right. And I tell myself that all I need in my own life is a slight change of perception. If I'm scared about what the future brings for Quinn and his Autism, I take pause.  I remind myself that nothing I can't handle has EVER HAPPENED, and mostly I've been handed a gift.

We live in a World that teaches through contrasts, so there will always be some of the opposite side- in everything.  A buffet with only what you like to eat?  Sushi is my favorite food... until Tim brought home 10 50lb tuna (tim took a sushi class and has a billion dollar sushi knife). It didn't take me long to get sick of sushi.  We need contrast.  If we don't have it, we don't grow. 

I am grateful for the awesome contrast in my life, and I am grateful that I can direct my attention to the part of that contrast that I would prefer.  Admittedly, with some effort. But, I remind myself that with repeated effort comes habit. And before long, my attention on good and success and compassion and forgiveness will result in the rewards I really want. 

I want to see the good in all people, I want peace, I want to laugh easily, and I want to be confident. I'm going to believe that 09/09/09 is good day for me.  Low and behold, it is.  I have my health, I have wonderful children that make me smile, and I have faith in myself and in others. Today I have success, compassion and forgiveness... and so it is~!~!

• Autism
• success
• compassion
• forgiveness
• 09/09/09