LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING

Have you ever had a day when literally everything is going right?

Well I just had probably one of the most amazing days that I've had in a long time. I was given several days advance notice that my kids were going to have a slumber party at my daughter's house.

In preparation for this, I had my "perfect" day planned. Well that failed and I don't want say failed miserably but it was pretty close to that.

I had to come up with a plan B.

I was feeling that I should spend this time alone and really sit with myself without distraction. So what did I do? The exact opposite of that!!

I started going through my contacts to see who I could invite for an evening out.

With each name that I passed, I carefully thought about what we would do, where we would go, and how our conversations develop and before I could initiate a text, I reverted to the impression that I needed to be by myself.

As I finally acquiesced, I received two texts and a phone call with offers to do something.

I legit laughed out loud because I could not make this up even if I wanted to.

It was almost like I was being tested to see if I would follow my inner being or be swayed by a tempting distraction.

I planned a much needed self care evening for myself and I felt contentment beyond my ability to articulate.

A lot of things transpired once I made this decision, including a phone conversation that solidified several things for me.

It was as if all things were starting to align and it felt great. But I'm left to wonder if I would have went against my inner being would this alignment have taken place.

I think too often I miss these serendipitous encounters simply because I swim upstream instead of flowing with my spirit.

Anyway, I moved through my evening with grace and I walked into a crowded restaurant where there seemingly was a long wait.

I told the host that I needed a table for one and given the awkward pause, it told me that was an anomaly.

I was prepared for him to reply with a lengthy wait time, but much to my surprise he said "I can seat you now."

Upon sitting, I instructed myself that I would not take my phone out of my purse. It was imperative that I spent time in my thoughts undisturbed by emails etc.

It is my guess that seeing someone sit by themselves without a book, laptop or phone signifies they are lonely and are in need of conversation.

Given the several comments made by the waiter and the gentlemen that came over to see if I wanted company, I know this statement to be true, at least in my case.

Looks can be deceiving and things aren't always what they seem. Face value is the superficial appearance or implication of something.

A part of me wanted to fake smile so that if someone looked over they wouldn't think I was sad. The other part wondered why I cared about the observations and opinions of others.

In sharing some of the details of my Saturday night with you, it is my hope that you gain insight on the multipurpose of this blog.

When your idea of a "perfect" plan doesn't come to fruition, the perfect plan can still take place.

The soft, still, quiet, internal knowing that is often referred to as "inner being" speaks volumes if you incline your ear to hear and obey.

Distractions, temptations and undisciplined thoughts will always solicit your attention. Remain steadfast and things will undoubtedly align.

"Face value" isn't always that. Sometimes the happiest people have no expression at all while others can and do paint a perfected face.

YOU ARE DESIGNED TO REIGN IN LIFE

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