Hey Mudpuppy - you have a batch of those mint juleps whipped up?

[finding peace]

If not, I'll bring the bourbon.

Time for a nice break on that sandy beach I'm thinking.

Peace

[Hopalong]

I usually avoid conflict like mad.
As I get older, I'm a little less risk-averse...

I have always wanted peace above all else.
Sometimes now I speak past that want.

It's not always worth it.
Sometimes it feels okay.

I'm noticing I don't feel as attached to the outcome
as I used to be.

I don't have to be right.
But sometimes I'm going to speak at the risk of being wrong.

I'm not quite as afraid of disapproval or rejection...I think
because I have walked some serious miles with myself, so I know
I can walk some more.

I finished my two years as worship associate...said farewell at a meeting
last night. I was moved by that experience, I think I confronted a lot
of Nspots within myself and at the same time uncovered some grace
I didn't know I had.

I got to be whoever I was. I just did it.
I think that's still sinking in...

thanks Peace, and Mud...can I have one?
I lived in Kaintuck once...

back to Tony Soprano,
xo
Hops

[finding peace]

I hear you Hops - and appreciate everything you post. 

I am tired of contention, so very tired of it.  I know, my trigger - I need to work on it.  But I see so much going on over there that doesn’t have to be.

I care for everyone involved, and it saddens me to see the course of that thread.

I got to be whoever I was. I just did it.
I think that's still sinking in...

That sounds so wonderful and I am so happy for you.

Still working on it over here - but hoping to be where you are someday – where I can speak my mind without fear.

Much love,
Peace

[mudpuppy]

Hey Mudpuppy - you have a batch of those mint juleps whipped up?

I'm thinkin' we'll need a couple of oak casks full to drown things out.

mud

[gratitude28]

I'll skip the booze and just watch the horses (and maybe take a little bet on them). Love you all.
Beth

[finding peace]

Hey Mud - thank you - you made me smile (I do that often with your posts - thank you.)

Beth - I am sorry for the reference to alcohol (so very sorry if that was offensive).  We can have mint juleps sans the bourbon (kind of scary that - maybe some water?).  But I am with you on the horses - may make a little bet myself!

Love to you all as well - now I am taking a break,
Peace

[gratitude28]

No offense taken, ever. That's my life, my deal. I am happy for others to live as they like!!!!! Next thing I know you won't let me bet on the horses!! Hee hee. It takes a lot to offend me...
Have a super weekend and warm thoughts from me.
Love, Beth