Like Sunshine

   I awaken with waves of sadness, aware of life's impermanence as a very dear friend recently fractured her pelvis, and her recovery is not certain, not when one is 99.  I listen to a tape about noticing recent memories that are pleasant, to help shift one's emotional state.
   On line, several friends I've not even met are praying for Hilda, sending her energy and light.  I am not alone in doing  this for my friend.
   The grey, cold morning has shifted into sunshine, and outside the yellow leaves are becoming red, soon to fall to the ground, and I'll be able to see the mountains again!
    Already there is a reply to my ad to sell a recliner I am replacing with a firmer, smaller chair from Goodwill.  It's nice to have a quick response sometimes, and when he comes, I won't have two chair in my small living area for long.  It felt auspicious in the bright whispy clouds yesterday as I purchased the new-to-me chair.  Like sunshine, waves of gratitude for simple things can sure uplift my mood.
    Everything changes, including our emotions as we shift our focus!