Friday, 16 October 2026

October 16, 2026 Chautauqua

Beth's Ponderings

   Recently I was asked how I arrived at the place of total acceptance and trust regarding my chronic/ongoing health challenges.

   Honestly...I haven’t reached that state at all!

   While I do believe EVENTUALLY everything will work out in my life and health, daily I experience lots of frustration and worry when I can’t do what I want to do, and/or feel as good as I want. Even though I experience daily frustration and worry, I still keep taking baby steps to move myself forward, and maybe some day I’ll be able to say that I DO trust and accept fully the situation I am in.

   Did you vote? If not, I urge you to please vote Monday, October 19th.

 

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   Plus, I have many colourful & cheerful original artworks for sale ($50 - $100 each) at 4910 47 St. Mirror. Many have been featured on the front page of The Chautauqua through the years.

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Beth

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