Living a wholehearted life is a choice we must make every day. So much of what we do everyday moment by moment is part of a pattern or a habit we have developed over the years. For most of us we have some good life affirming habits and some that are not as powerful or a useful as we wish. It is our responsibility to notice and practice those habits that bring us more joy, peace and happiness.

Recently I have noticed for myself how easy it is to allow circumstances or conditions affect my actions and my habits. I have not been feeling well the last couple of months on found myself letting go of some choices I had made concerning journaling, exercise, and meditation. It is so easy to fall into old patterns and not even know you are falling. A Course tells me to be vigilant only for the Kingdom of Heaven. When I fall asleep and revert to old tired worn out thinking and behaviors.

It is about practice. It is about making a new choice in each moment. It is about growing in understanding and having compassion for those times I fall short. It is not about perfection or doing it right. It is about doing my best knowing and trusting my best is enough.