Kylie had surgery at 9:00am today for a torn ACL and meniscus. I was beginning to worry around noon when I hadn’t heard back from the vet that all went well. I tried not to worry. I found myself getting upset about something that John was telling me, and then upset that Frankie had made a mess in her kennel while I was only gone a short time.

Then I was upset with myself for worrying and getting upset. I started out the day reading my Principles of Reiki, which I have set as a goal to do each day:

• Just for today I will live the attitude of gratitude
• Just for today I will not worry
• Just for today I will not anger
• Just for today I will do my work honestly
• Just for today I will show love and respect for every living thing

Each day we have the chance to make a new beginning. I know I tried this morning, but lost my way in worry. But once I caught myself and what it was that was making me on edge I realized why I was feeling like I was this morning. I was trying not to worry about Kylie- but I was. But I thought, you know what? We can begin again in the middle of the day. So I decided to read my Principles of Reiki once again and give thanks for ending and beginnings.

Ending and Beginning:  

Yesterday I completed my manuscript for my new book Through Frankie’s Eyes, Lessons Learned From a Dachshund on Wheels. I found myself at a loss of what to do when I came out to my writing studio today and after I submitted my manuscript to my editor. For over a year the book has taken up so much room in my head and now it is all written down and done. An ending. But I reminded myself of the beginning of the editing process plus gathering my notes and thoughts together for a book cover, layout, and marketing. So my book has not ended… it has only begun.

Another Ending and Beginning:

It was announced today that our darling little grocery store (photo below) will be closing it’s doors soon. It was open for 6 1/2 years. Many factors played into it having to close its doors, I am sure. But I am hopeful it will be the beginning for another entrepreneur with a dream.

Life is truly all about endings and beginnings and if we can find positive in all of it, I think the better off we can live more joyful lives. After all, endings and beginnings is what life is all about. So before bed and when I rise again, I shall read my Reiki principles once again to stay on the good and upbeat path of ending and beginnings.

And tomorrow will be another new beginning when I pick Kylie up from the vet and hug her tight… and help her on the way to her recovery… and before I know it another new beginning of our daily walks will begin again.