Last night I referred to internal housekeeping. I remembered that yesterday at some time I thought of an analogy of cleaning house and internal Feng Shui. I thought of this in the sense of a tidy and well composed internal self as the key to wellness.

Today I felt some despondence over our financial situation. We had a financial crisis and i felt worse. I read today's reading from "Daily Reflections" and it referred to practicing the principles in all our affairs in the sense of remaining at peace in difficult times. This evening I had to borrow money from a friend who offered... again. I was not happy about it but he does it in the spirit if Christ. I too must deny myself and take it in the same spirit. It was awkward and uncomfortable but I did it for my family. I found some solace in the thought that we will be prosperous in teh future and be able to pay him back. Or pass it on.

Today at work their was a time when everyone gathered near me and were laughing and talking about their weekend while I was working. They were gathered around the guy who I had a recent resentment with. The talked about gossip and self-centered experiences and events. They made fun of parents, religious people, children and addicts. I felt a little separated. I persevered working with a free spirit and I joined them in a laugh or two.

Tonight my wife got angry with me about something small. I had to resist fighting even though I thought I was in the right. She apologized later.

I am most grateful for peace today.