I read a poem, years ago, about ithaca. There’s a verse that basically says that we will not meet with the monsters on our way to Ithaca, unless we carry them in our heart.

So tonight, I remind myself to bring gratitude.

I am grateful that I still can sigh beside my husband and tell him about my day. My relationship with him is rare…

I am grateful I am able to pay for treatments at the dentist.

I don’t want to carry monsters within my heart. 

I choose gratitude, magic and love.

Amen