Don't take yourself seriously when you're feeling down and don't try to make life changing decisions at this time for you are not at your optimum and neither will your decisions be.
You're at low tide and vulnerable. Easy to anger. A time at best when you want to be left alone. It's important not to fight it, or others, or take on the world at low tide. But only to recognize that's where you are and that the tide will change again.
All you need do is relax and weather the storm. The sun will shine on you again and the grayness of your world will return to the bright colors of feeling good, once more.
When the tide comes in it fills us with hope and happiness. With a sense of well-being and that all is right with the world. Everything looks better again and our perspective on life is out of the gray and into the pink.
People comment about seeing the world with rose colored glasses. Well we only do that when we're at high tide and feeling good. Our decisions are more optimistic because we have the sense to look further instead of being stopped by the first rejection.
We don't take affront at every minor mishap and turn it into a confrontation blowing things out of proportion. It's best if we become aware of our internal tides and when we are low, wait for the tide to change.
All things pass. Nothing ever stays constantly down or up. The law of gravity itself brings everything down, but in our reality we realize we can and will rise again.
We have our highs and lows. Our flows and ebbs. Our coming and going from gaiety to despair. Just be aware when the tide is out and wait for a better day when the tide is higher before you decide anything major.
06171999
Friday, August 5, 2016
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Finding Purpose
When you can set aside your needs and desires, becoming completely willing to give of yourself to fulfill the needs of another, you have discovered your sense of power, and that enables you to be truly compassionate, and free. You've found your purpose.
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Be willing to serve
What we receive is balanced by what we give. Not just monetarily, but emotionally, lovingly, supportively, generously. If we reject being there for someone when we could, only because, we don't care about those others.
We are sending a message to the universe that we are uncaring. If we refuse to see someone when they are ill because it would make us uncomfortable, we are saying to the universe only bother when the times are good.
When we deny others when we could share what we have we are saying to the universe that we ourselves are bankrupt of a generous nature. When we allow our self-respect to be trampled for what we believe is financial security we are saying to the universe we are unworthy.
When we don't have many friends because we don't reach out in friendship we say to the universe I am unloving. When God gives us the opportunity to give to others, to demonstrate acts of love, to be generous of spirit, He does not ask us to judge "is this person worthy?".
He merely give us an opportunity and says "what will you do with it?". Then it is our choice. It is our own choice to see that this person is also a child of God. That we don't have to like everyone to be generous of nature.
That when we feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, minister to the sick, visit the incarcerated, pray for the sinner, love the unloving, look for the lost, try to achieve peace, cheer up the lonely, or smile at a stranger, we are doing God's work.
For what we do, for the least of His children, we do for Him. We cannot just expect and pray for our own needs, but say to the universe I am willing to serve.
06161999
We are sending a message to the universe that we are uncaring. If we refuse to see someone when they are ill because it would make us uncomfortable, we are saying to the universe only bother when the times are good.
When we deny others when we could share what we have we are saying to the universe that we ourselves are bankrupt of a generous nature. When we allow our self-respect to be trampled for what we believe is financial security we are saying to the universe we are unworthy.
When we don't have many friends because we don't reach out in friendship we say to the universe I am unloving. When God gives us the opportunity to give to others, to demonstrate acts of love, to be generous of spirit, He does not ask us to judge "is this person worthy?".
He merely give us an opportunity and says "what will you do with it?". Then it is our choice. It is our own choice to see that this person is also a child of God. That we don't have to like everyone to be generous of nature.
That when we feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, minister to the sick, visit the incarcerated, pray for the sinner, love the unloving, look for the lost, try to achieve peace, cheer up the lonely, or smile at a stranger, we are doing God's work.
For what we do, for the least of His children, we do for Him. We cannot just expect and pray for our own needs, but say to the universe I am willing to serve.
06161999
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
I'm rich in love
My life is more enriched by a friend, though he has nothing, one who loves me as a sister than one whose only thoughts are to achieve wealth and fame and whose only concern is for himself.
One enriches all they meet, the other withers in spirit in their quest for attainment. The beauty of a garden that brings joy to all who pass its way is more precious than jewels locked away in a dark safe for fear they would be taken from you.
Something cannot be taken that is freely given, beauty, love, sharing, friendship. They are gardens to the world, and we offer them freely. They are messages of hope, of renewal, of life itself.
A garden honors the earth and all it contains. It speaks of our character and attention to spirit. Like a tree whose roots are firmly planted in truth and brings nourishment to the birds, squirrels, and a haven and shelter from the sun.
So too love given increases tenfold, perpetuating itself. It doesn't just stay in the heart, but flows out, continually replenished. My most valuable treasures are the love and friendships given freely. That are there in good times and bad. That ask no profit, but make me feel wealthy indeed.
There is no amount of gold I could receive that could replace one valued person in my life. I have been truly blessed. I have the richest of gifts in my life. How grateful I am to be so loved and treasured and to be able to return it so fully, unlimited and in abundance.
I truly have been given what I value most. I need never lock it away for fear of vandals, but let in shine in Divine Light. Let me be that kind of friend in the lives of others. A gift, not of darkness, but of light. A garden of love to grow and share and to bring joy to those who pass along the way.
06151999
One enriches all they meet, the other withers in spirit in their quest for attainment. The beauty of a garden that brings joy to all who pass its way is more precious than jewels locked away in a dark safe for fear they would be taken from you.
Something cannot be taken that is freely given, beauty, love, sharing, friendship. They are gardens to the world, and we offer them freely. They are messages of hope, of renewal, of life itself.
A garden honors the earth and all it contains. It speaks of our character and attention to spirit. Like a tree whose roots are firmly planted in truth and brings nourishment to the birds, squirrels, and a haven and shelter from the sun.
So too love given increases tenfold, perpetuating itself. It doesn't just stay in the heart, but flows out, continually replenished. My most valuable treasures are the love and friendships given freely. That are there in good times and bad. That ask no profit, but make me feel wealthy indeed.
There is no amount of gold I could receive that could replace one valued person in my life. I have been truly blessed. I have the richest of gifts in my life. How grateful I am to be so loved and treasured and to be able to return it so fully, unlimited and in abundance.
I truly have been given what I value most. I need never lock it away for fear of vandals, but let in shine in Divine Light. Let me be that kind of friend in the lives of others. A gift, not of darkness, but of light. A garden of love to grow and share and to bring joy to those who pass along the way.
06151999
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
A movement in time
I find little peace
in this in between
waiting in silence
clothed in confusion
the days pass slowly
each another goodbye
a movement in time
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in this in between
waiting in silence
clothed in confusion
the days pass slowly
each another goodbye
a movement in time
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The sum of life
The sum of life is not measured in big events, but in day to day living. In the silence and the pauses of the spirit, not the insidious chatter that drowns it out. Be mindful in your life that you may look back with gratitude and look forward with anticipation.
Mostly, be at peace with yourself. This is the life you have chosen and you are who you have chosen to be. you have come here to experience and to make a difference. Not in large things but in everyday joys.
If you have not been perfect, be compassionate, you are only human, with the possibilities of seeking perfection in the life hereafter. See God in all things, including yourself, for He is the greater creator of all, and His presence is apparent wherever we look.
In a flower, a tree, a blade of grass, in the birds, the animals, and the clouds overhead. Reflected in the sun rays, and the colors of a rainbow. In the majesty of a mountain and the simplicity of a grain of sand.
If the Divine so loves all the small things he creates, like a butterfly in flight, know that He also loves you, just as you are. Our life is like a path, it winds and it climbs. It is full of hidden surprises and endless possibilities. Color it with love.
Treasure your memories, but live in hopes of tomorrow and the blessings of today. Check your spiritual map to see if you are on course. We are not as limited as we define ourselves, denying our dreams and believing that is reality.
When truly all things are possible with Divine help. Greatness lives in living authentically, not in riches. For our goodness cannot be taken from us and us worth more when it touches others and makes a difference in their lives.
Do not set your eyes on the material or fame, but on personal gain. All else comes as a by-product as a gift from the Divine.
06141999
Mostly, be at peace with yourself. This is the life you have chosen and you are who you have chosen to be. you have come here to experience and to make a difference. Not in large things but in everyday joys.
If you have not been perfect, be compassionate, you are only human, with the possibilities of seeking perfection in the life hereafter. See God in all things, including yourself, for He is the greater creator of all, and His presence is apparent wherever we look.
In a flower, a tree, a blade of grass, in the birds, the animals, and the clouds overhead. Reflected in the sun rays, and the colors of a rainbow. In the majesty of a mountain and the simplicity of a grain of sand.
If the Divine so loves all the small things he creates, like a butterfly in flight, know that He also loves you, just as you are. Our life is like a path, it winds and it climbs. It is full of hidden surprises and endless possibilities. Color it with love.
Treasure your memories, but live in hopes of tomorrow and the blessings of today. Check your spiritual map to see if you are on course. We are not as limited as we define ourselves, denying our dreams and believing that is reality.
When truly all things are possible with Divine help. Greatness lives in living authentically, not in riches. For our goodness cannot be taken from us and us worth more when it touches others and makes a difference in their lives.
Do not set your eyes on the material or fame, but on personal gain. All else comes as a by-product as a gift from the Divine.
06141999
Monday, August 1, 2016
Take time to know yourself
Take time to know who you really are, not who you think you are, developed by the circumstances of our life, but the inner you since childhood with a Divine connection to all-that-is and the power to be all that you can be.
If you take the time to know yourself and realize what that is, what are your fears and why, what brings you joy, what are your hidden talents you have been ignoring, what are your weaknesses and how can you overcome them, and much more.... you'll be all the better for it.
What were all the dreams you were going to accomplish but instead have tucked into a drawer of darkness and left ignored for years?
How can you make a small difference in the world? See the truth of who you are and the self you can be and you'll know the answer.
We are our own teachers, but we must take time to listen to the spirit within. To that small voice of truth that we have shut out in our daily routines. We must learn to value ourselves and our lives.
To live them not just with existence, but with meaning. Honor the self you were created to be. Forgive yourself for doubting that you can be entitled to be loved for who you are and be less judgmental our ourselves.
The Divine loves us unconditionally. Let us learn to love ourselves more. God want the best for us and to fulfill the desires of our heart, but first we must open up to them and recognize that all things come from the Divine and we can trust Him to provide.
This is called faith. When we honor the spirit within, we honor the Divine. We need, but think differently, to live differently. To reevaluate our situation, our life and whether we are fulfilling our purpose of just existing.
Truly living requires that we be more conscious in our choices, our awareness, our life. To be alive to the moment and follow our heart.
06131999
If you take the time to know yourself and realize what that is, what are your fears and why, what brings you joy, what are your hidden talents you have been ignoring, what are your weaknesses and how can you overcome them, and much more.... you'll be all the better for it.
What were all the dreams you were going to accomplish but instead have tucked into a drawer of darkness and left ignored for years?
How can you make a small difference in the world? See the truth of who you are and the self you can be and you'll know the answer.
We are our own teachers, but we must take time to listen to the spirit within. To that small voice of truth that we have shut out in our daily routines. We must learn to value ourselves and our lives.
To live them not just with existence, but with meaning. Honor the self you were created to be. Forgive yourself for doubting that you can be entitled to be loved for who you are and be less judgmental our ourselves.
The Divine loves us unconditionally. Let us learn to love ourselves more. God want the best for us and to fulfill the desires of our heart, but first we must open up to them and recognize that all things come from the Divine and we can trust Him to provide.
This is called faith. When we honor the spirit within, we honor the Divine. We need, but think differently, to live differently. To reevaluate our situation, our life and whether we are fulfilling our purpose of just existing.
Truly living requires that we be more conscious in our choices, our awareness, our life. To be alive to the moment and follow our heart.
06131999
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