what a difference a day makes

incredibly my second day off this weekend has proven to be so restorative. and that makes sense as i'm a virgo and it was a working day off. there was a new member orientation for the planning council and i went for the latter half. i got to see a couple of former work buddies and that was sheer joy. they made me laugh and reminded me that i can bring a smile to someone's face. oh god- thank you so much for that reminder...

then i did a presentation of mile high meth project to the public health office. there were about 20 persons present and i was asked to speak about the program and to invite referrals. as i spoke about the program and about the purpose and intention, i was gently reminded why i do this work in the first place- because i have been graced with the ability to do so, and gifted with the power of understanding. as i spoke to the group, i realized that i have some experience with meth use, with addictions, with hiv, with mental health issues, and with being a gay man. all of these challenges that i have faced in my life have made way for an opportunity for me to learn, teach, and share these experiences and expand the agreement field of understanding in the metro area i am living in. never in my wildest dreams would i have thought such a thing possible.

yet, here i am. living it. breathing it. and trying to pass it on...

and then there's my new pal.. m betty... who makes me laugh so..and makes me remember i am crazy, but in a good way... god- thank you for that, too.

oh what a difference a day makes. the entire landscape of my understanding can alter.