Daryl Wood's Blog

Every now and then a book suspiciously pokes out from my library shelves and calls to me for attention. I believe in Divine Synchronicity so I usually pause and consider what might be trying to speak to me. Yesterday it was James Hollis’ book “Finding Meaning in The Second Half of Life”. The subtitle “How to Finally, Really Grow Up” was humorous when I bought the book but revealed a much deeper truth. I am having to grow up in this new world with no one to witness my daily life or give me support and feedback on the choices I am making. I can’t blame anyone else for poor decisions or credit anyone with my successes.

When I pulled the book down to take a look I noticed several post it stickers marking pages and paragraphs I especially appreciated. The first one caught my breath. I know I have shared this before and have read it many times to motivate myself to listen to my inner wisdom. As I begin this “New Year” of life without my beloved Doug I am not surprised that spirit nudged me towards this reading. I am offering here to anyone who might be wondering how to know what to do next in their life. Namaste.

“In the end we will only be transformed when we can recognize and accept the fact that there is a will within each of us, quite outside the range of conscious control, a will which knows what is right for us, which is repeatedly reporting to us via our bodies, emotions, and dreams, and is incessantly encouraging our healing and wholeness. We are all called to keep this appointment with the inner life, and many of us never do. Fortunately, this insistent invitation comes to us again and again.”