Witnessing through God's eyes

Each day is a thing of beauty  and I am grateful to be a witness to the wonders God has created. To listen when He guides me as He did to my mountain retreat. I believe in manifestation for God has provided for my needs and all He asks is our faith.

It is the ego that falsely believes we are in charge. That makes us competitive, seeking success and acknowledgment. I have given up that way of life and found peace and contentment and a greater fulfillment allowing God to light the way.

To live each day to the fullest and in the greatest awareness. To see God's hand in the smallest creature and the highest mountain. In the warmth of the sun and the depth of the snow. When I get stuck in a drift God provides me with the means to extract myself with the help of others.

What I can do, I will do joyfully. God is the light that brightens my world. He has given me the gift of truly experiencing winter again. He created the elements to provide for us. When we are rich in snow we are manifesting a future water source for the dryer months.

Trees not only provide shade but shelter for many of God's creatures and food as well. All things come in their proper order and time as does each sunrise and sunset. I now need a more reliable vehicle to maneuver these roads. I know that God will provided in the abundance as well and I will leave it in His hands.

Once we give something to God, to worry and try to control affirms that we have not released it at all. To give something means it is no longer our possession. God knows what we need before we even express them but He likes to be asked.

It is an affirmation of our faith in Him, are acknowledgment of our belief in Him and that He knows what is in our best interest. For God provides more for us than we would ask for ourselves.

His hand is in the details like the windows that look out reminding me of the wonder of His creation and make me in awe. I myself cannot imagine such a view but when I walked into my home I felt I was seeing the world through God's eyes.

01182001

On Being A Mother

Being a mother doesn't end when your children are grown, the definition and the challenges just change. When to speak your mind and when to keep quiet. To be there when needed but not to interfere.

To teach by example of living in joy at any age and that blessings continue even as you grow older. To treat others with respect. Teach don't preach. Let them recognize that you are still active, vital and independent.

That you don't want to be smothered anymore than they do. We all need encouragement and approval at any age, especially from our moms. Teach them how to find their own peace. That it comes from within not from possessions or position.

Always strive to be the best you can be at any age. Treasure the blessings of friendship and family. Be authentic and you will be happy. Don't try to be something you're not to please others. Teach your children to see the gift of each day and not to be afraid to reach for the stars.

Remember your faith is important and your relationship to God. When we put Him first all good things will follow. Don't get into the middle of an argument between your children and their spouses, but withdraw to another place.

It's okay to pray for your children's happiness and their difficulties, but don't try to solve all their problems. Allow them to learn their own lessons and to grow by them.

Don't discourage your children from moving away, they need to learn to spread their wings and fly. Where we are in life is where we are supposed to be. When someone is in your heart they are always near.

Don't let them discourage you from being and doing either. Help them understand that you also have a life. It is never too late to learn new things. Don't make your children your life. Know when to let go.

Sometimes you may even need to give them a push. Be patient when they are trying to find themselves. If you're still living, you too are still learning. Being a mother doesn't mean that we know everything, so don't pretend you do.

Our children can teach us as well. Trust God to care for them. Remember He loved them first and is the Father of all, including you. Continue to make memories, share joys, and holidays, but mostly love.

02102000

God is my inspiration

God inspires me in whatever I say or do. I've learned to ask Him for the words that I may express the love He has given me to feel each day. The blessings of friends and family and the abundance and joy He enriches my life with. I am grateful He has turned my life around.

Not long ago my life was filled with stress and hopelessness doing what I no longer enjoyed doing and feeling out of step with my world. But the minute I turned to Him He answered my prayers. He gave me time to find myself and to seek a new path.

He gave me the tools I needed to free my spirit and to release the bitterness, sorrow, anger and inner pain I had been carrying for so long. He opened up a whole new world of possibilities and provided abundance for my journey.

He took away my fear and replaced it with faith. And He introduced me to world of others making their own journey. I've learned to take time for myself. To put God first before anything. I begin and and each day with Him and I am content.

He put the creation of a new life in my path and has accompanied me on my way each and every step. He slows me down so that I take time to really see and appreciate life, beauty, friends, family. From the smallest squirrel and Hummingbird to the wonders in the sky and each passing cloud.

The rabbits that come out at night, each tree and flower. He has taught me how to go within and reflect that inner peace in my outward world and to all I meet along the way. I do not know what the next turn in the road holds but I do know that with Him by my side I anticipate with joy each new experience.

Life truly is a blessing when we live it with God for he enriches each aspect of it. He knows what we are here to learn and He supplies us abundantly with the means to serve Him with gratitude and joy.

10171999

I'm blessed in life

I have been so blessed in life with all the experiences God has given me. To grow up in a century that is free. Where you can dream and work to fulfill these dreams. I grew up in an era where women had achieved the vote and the ability to have a career they choose, as well as a marriage and children.

I grew up having faith and it has only deepened over the years. God truly has been generous in His love and abundance. My father was a good provider and though he didn't give many compliments, he was a loving parent.

My mother's insecurities gave me strength and helped form the woman I am today. God put into my path wonderful teachers who encouraged me to pursue the art that I loved. They helped me believe in myself and my abilities.

Even though many years have passed while I journeyed down another path, I have never forgotten my dreams or the hope and love they instilled in me.

I have four beautiful children and even more beautiful grandchildren. God has blessed me with miracles in my life that I could see His love in action.

He has strengthened my faith and answered my prayers. The closeness I feel with my children is a blessing as is their love and respect for me.

My friends are a gift I treasure and some are more family than friends. God has given me a second chance to pursue my dreams. To serve Him with the gifts He has given to me.

He has also blessed me with time to learn, to grow, to be more aware, and abundance to see me through, and the teachers and class to guide me on my way.

I have learned to listen to God and not naysayers. It is His work and the path He has given me that counts. I have learned now to be quiet and listen and to have a greater sense of gratitude.

God has given me the teachers I needed to enlighten my past, to release any negativity, to realize the power of forgiveness, and the joy of living an authentic life centered in spirituality and love. Thank you God for all I have learned on my path and grant me continued growth.

02112000

What Are Riches?

What constitutes wealth? I'm sure each of us has a different opinion. Some would think it is a large bank account, a fancy home and furnishings, a closet full of shoes and the clothes that go with them, fancy cars and endless travel, but is that really the definition of wealth?

I am rich in love, although I do not have a mate. I have beautiful children and a wealth of memories we have created and more to come. I have books and books of photographs of happy times captured on film. I have the treasure of friends who are an extended family to me.

We share yearly breakfasts, swap gifts, spiritual growth, recipes, and good times. We have helped each other cross many bridges and I know if I should call they would come.

I have a wealth of dreams and the ability to study so that I may live them. Each day I share with God Himself. I open up my spirit and receive an abundance of love and all that I need to succeed.

I am surrounded by Angels and a sense of joy and peace. I live in full awareness each and every day and see beauty in all things. God has given me a creative mind, a love of good books and an appreciation of my life.

I have many reasons to be grateful each and every day. I have more than enough that I am able to share with others. I give not just financially but of self. My grandchildren love their "Grandma Angel" and run to meet me when I visit. They act out their plays, share their thoughts and bask in the attention I can give them.

God blessed me with the ability to draw, paint and see beautiful pictures in my mind that I can bring to life on paper. He allows me to share this gift with others that it also brings them pleasure.

On cold nights my kitties snuggle up with me and they keep me young with their games and freely give their love. God blessed me with the knowledge of what true riches are and that the more we share, love and care, the richer we will be.

02122000

What I have learned

I've been blessed because I grew up learning to appreciate, sometimes you learn that by doing without, sometimes by watching others. I've seen those that had everything that wealth could buy long for friendship and good health.

I've seen the strength my dad had that enabled him to overcome injuries and adversities, caring for his family with love and without complaint. I've learned how to be a grandma without an example to go by as I never knew my own grandparents.

I've learned that parenting is more about love and giving time and listening than it is about fancy clothes, new cars and vacations we couldn't afford.  I learned not to make promises I couldn't keep, that others know they could count on my word as my bond.

I have learned how to speak up for others long before I learned to speak up for myself. I have learned the greatest riches are those people we are blessed to have in our life. I have learned that true sisterhood can be chosen and is not a necessity of birth.

I have learned that those who truly love you will be there for you, if not in person, in their thoughts and prayers. I have learned that the most beautiful gifts come from God and are free.

I have learned that the true source of my abundance is my Heavenly Father and that He is always available to listen. I have learned the incredible richness of books, of thoughts committed to paper.

I have learned that true happiness requires nothing more than our choice of attitude and of sharing. I have learned that the greatest satisfaction is not those deeds that are acknowledged but those that only you and God may be aware of.

I have learned to treasure what is really important and to release what is not. I have learned not to hold on to grudges, past mistakes, resentments or envy and that forgiveness, even of ourselves, is the road to peace.

I have learned to take pleasure in each day and to live in a state of awareness. I have learned to really listen and to interrupt less. To hear with the spirit is more valuable than the ears. I have learned to give up judgements and to be grateful for my life.

02132000

Each day perfection

I think we all have our times of doubt and bad days, but when we can remember each day is a gift that will not come again it reminds us to be grateful for all the blessings from God.

Some think of rainy days as gloomy but I can see the beauty in the clouds. Some are irritated by the noise around them but I delight in the birds chatter, the haunting melody of a train whistle even though the train itself is not visible.

Some are shutting themselves indoors because of the cold, but with my mittens, warm socks, coat and sweats I can sit on my patio and feel refreshed and delight in the fine drops of rain, heaven sent.

Some shiver at the wind but I have learned to listen to the breeze and the rustle of the leaves. I have always loved to walk in the rain and to raise my face to the wet kisses sent by God or to consider them His tears for humanity because He loves us so much.

Some people wait for the right day, the right conditions, that they may go out and enjoy themselves. While they are waiting, I come outside to talk to God and praise Him for the beauty in each season, each day, whether it be filled with sunshine or rainclouds, blue skies or rainbows.

It is all God's gift. Each day is unique. We needn't wait for perfection because all that God creates is perfect in its own way. We wouldn't appreciate the sunny days if we didn't have the winter chill.

Without the snow and the rain to fill the rivers and lakes all would be arid and desolate, instead of green and fertile. The birds knows to praise God everyday and so should we.

I choose not to stay locked indoors, but spend a little time outside each day for they are beautiful in their own way. It is refreshing to take a deep breath of clear clean air that is at its best after a rain.

To hear the patter of droplets on the earth . To go out and face each day in gratitude. To remember to slow down and look around and see God's hand in all things.

02142000