Another Year

28.8.08




Another long pause, then the blacksmith concluded: "I know that God is putting me through the fire of afflictions. I've accepted the blows that life has dealt me, and sometimes I feel as cold and indifferent as the water that inflicts such pain on the steel. But my one prayer is this: 'Please, God, my Mother, don't give up until I've taken on the shape that you wish for me. Do this by whatever means you think best, for as long as you like, but never ever throw me on the scrap heap of souls.' "


~ the novel, The Witch of Portobello, by Paulo Coelho



Another year older today. Another year wiser? Well...hmmmmm...the jury is still out on that one...

4 Insightful Comments:

Wayne said...

Happy Birthday! Wishing you all the best.

Tracy said...

that is SUCH a trip...
yesterday I was wondering when your Birthday was..intuitively I must have known...
Happy Birthday to you my dear friend! I'm right behind you by the way!! xxxooo love ya!

peaceloveyoga said...

We must be connected!! Love ya!!

Ursula said...

Oh, I am a bit late.

Nevetheless: Happy, happy birthday to you and enjoy the unpredictable change of your journey.

Ursula

 

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