What's Going On

I visited with Brad (my social worker/counselor) today, and I realized that I have made some progress since I started meeting with him. I was in a really bad place mentally and emotionally, and I really am much better now. No, my life isn't perfect, and I don't think I will ever be completely satisfied with everything in my life. But I'm learning (slowly) that I'm okay to be where I am. My job isn't perfect, my family isn't perfect, my home is definitely not perfect. Oh well. I'm doing my best, and I can't do any more than that. One thing that has really helped me has been this book: It's called "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. This is a good synopsis of what it says: I'm not saying that this book has changed my life, but it definitely has given me something to think about. I'm a pretty fast reader, and this short book (only 138 pages) has taken me more than two months to read. I'm still not done, either. It's also one of very few books I have paid full-price for at Barnes & Noble. I usually choose my books from what's available at the DI or on the community bookshelf at work. I recommend it, but you should only read it if you want to do some serious introspection. It's not an 'escape' book or a lovely story. Even so, READ IT. You won't regret it.