Teamwork

                  Here is a view that I have the privilege to experience on my morning walk.  This morning, a strong warm wind was moving away yesterdays rain clouds.  The feeling was delicious.  It is here that I feel closest to my God, Spirit as I call it.  I held my arms up and prayed out loud into the rushing wind, my thanks, my love of my life and my asking for help.  Like everyone else, I have my days of wishing that the wind would just take me home to where spirit resides and get me out of my mess.  On other days like today, I am so glad to have the opportunity to be here doing my work, having the pleasure of my friends and surrounding nature. But every day, no matter what my current emotional condition,  I pray for help.  Spirit, like a good friend is always there to help us find our way.  Sometimes we don't like what we hear, but the information always comes from love.  However like a good friend, its important to ask for the help.  No one likes to be told what to do, but once help is asked for the suggestions come to a heart welcome to receive.   
                  Yesterday I spoke with a dear friend who finally asked for help with an elderly parent.  She was so relieved.  Why is it that we feel that we need to do this life the hard way...alone? Even those in partnerships, often have difficulty asking for assistance.
"No thanks, I got it!" That's me, help being offered-me saying no.  Weird...Okay, I'll carry that 50 pound bag to my car, instead of accepting the help of a young man who is getting paid to do this ...Why?  Because I can?  So silly!  
                  Its okay to ask for help...from your neighbor, from your family, from your God.  Its there for you if you are only willing to ask and then to gratefully receive.  

Here is another of my Horse Wisdom Cards

Teamwork

You have been working at

this alone for much too long.

A partnership of some sort is at hand.

There is no shame in asking for help.

You are always giving assistance but

now it’s time to receive some, so let

yourself accept the help of a teammate.

Keep your eyes open and your partner

will appear. Together you can

do just about anything