Change

I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my 'luck' as it comes and fit myself into it.
From the Just for Today meditation.

This isn't a particularly great photo but I've just had a lovely evening in the company of some lifelong friends of my husband. I've known them for about 10 years. The evening brought up several thoughts to me about change, which is what this photo represents.

At one point one of the women, Sally, just said very matter of factly: "So, how you getting on with the menopause?" The 3 other women present - myself included - immediately began comparing notes:

'Well, I'm 3 years out - it was a doddle! Only thing is, I can't blame my hormones any more if I behave like a crazy woman'

'I thought I'd come through, but I've started getting periods again. Regular as clockwork'

'I'm done. Anger management isn't an issue any more'

The blokes tried to ignore the conversation but they were obviously a bit scared ....

Another thing that sprung to mind was how our circumstances change. Now, as my financial circumstances have changed radically from a year ago, I really do have to watch the pennies. Literally. 'Change' in my purse is no longer something I can put in the charity box. I need it to pay for food and to pay the mortgage, which is not massive thankfully.

However, if I am not careful, and if our 'luck' turns really bad, there may be a major change on the horizon which could result in us losing our home. I pray that will not happen.