Patch Blogger: Consulting the Runes to Direct Your Attention

Are you thinking "Oh my God" she's lost it! Trust me, I have not lost it. Few people today have heard of the word "Runes", followers of J. J Tolkien might. It is an ancient alphabetical script, with each letter possessing a meaningful name as well as a signifying sound. Runes were employed for legal documents, for writing poetry, for inscriptions and divination, yet never evolved as a spoken language. 

I have adopted "consulting the oracle" as they call it - to help direct my attention. But let me share, there are times when I need a little direction and you select a Rune (it's a tile with a letter) upside down or reversed - not usually a good sign. Today I selected a rune that is a straight vertical line - can not be reversed - the gist of this rune is "submit and be still, for what you are experiencing is not necessarily the result of your actions or habits, but rather rises from conditions about which you can do nothing. What has been full must empty, what has increased must decrease. To surrender is to display courage and wisdom." 

Alright, what do I do with that direction! 

I will tell you, there are times that things just take a life of their own. Strength for Life is there right now. We  have certainly put it out there, but it is being received in abundance. Thank you Lord - I have been reminded to say, we are grateful for the support we are receiving, the interest that has been stirred and the possibilities that are ahead. 

National, International - the possibilities are endless! Just sit a be quite and allow it to happen - that possibility is very difficult. But we, Strength for Life, have the conviction and the faith to allow it take the course it may - for the moment. 

We know that what we offer is special to cancer patients and survivors, and we know that what we receive is the greatest gift - seeing the organization grow to help countless others (as Evelyn did). But our joy, at this time, is meeting each individual and listening to their story and seeing their growth and strength prevail. (Read our reviews on Guidestar)

Long winded? Sorry - I am sitting, submitting and being still - aren't I??

Thank you for reading this blog - for supporting our cause and for spreading the word! When you, all, have done that work - I can really sit and be still!