Illness can serve useful functions. It often forces you to think carefully about what is really important in your life. Those who survive serious illnesses seldom return to the fierce pursuit of status or material goods. Other things become more valuable, and lifestyles are frequently redirected.
You develop of a vivid realization that every moment counts and is precious. Surviving illness heels the mind, since negative thoughts are replaced by positive thoughts. Inner peace comes to the survivor and they take control of their future, filling their lives with love and purpose.
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Dark night of the soul
Dear God; I am searching for deeper purpose to life and I know this time of "waiting" is a gift you have given me to seek that purpose, and to heal my past, rid myself of the anger and anxieties I have carried around so long so that I may prepare myself, through your guidance, to a new path in a better, more fulfilling way of life.
During this "dark night of the soul" I have the opportunity to become more open by removing the mental and emotional blocks that hamper my growth, confront my fears and beliefs that will lead to a spiritual transformation when I release them.
I seek to live in the present moment and consciously rid myself of any and unfinished business that may hamper me, and I feel more alive to all that is around me than I ever have before in my life.
At times I feel absolutely exhilarated and I feel I am making breakthroughs spiritually like a light going on in my life and even my creativity has reached a new level. To live inward largely is to experience more joy than any outward accomplishments and possessions ever could and is more permanent.
The spiritual journey of the "dark night of the soul" one experiences in between paths is the greatest opportunity to strengthen the spirit and to be in touch with your soul–self one can ever have but it requires and strengthens faith.
Prayer and meditation are important when going within, and healing your inner self. These lead you to a new tranquility in your life and surrender. There is a new you with a new identity and purpose who emerges. Let go of attachments to places, things, career, and rigid ideas. Let go and let God.
This period in my life is only a reference point to a new beginning. Prayer is our own personal contact in conversation with God. Our goal is to grow in spirit and acceptance of what change brings, life is never static, change is constant and conscious awareness is a result when we were embrace it and live in the moment.
I look forward in anticipation to a new path and willingly release the bonds that were tying me to the old. I cease to dictate the outcomes and put my trust and faith in the Lord through whom all good things come. I look on this "waiting" period as a blessing and a gift and use it to continue to grow. It is a beginning as well as and ending, and a more conscious and aware one.
10211998
During this "dark night of the soul" I have the opportunity to become more open by removing the mental and emotional blocks that hamper my growth, confront my fears and beliefs that will lead to a spiritual transformation when I release them.
I seek to live in the present moment and consciously rid myself of any and unfinished business that may hamper me, and I feel more alive to all that is around me than I ever have before in my life.
At times I feel absolutely exhilarated and I feel I am making breakthroughs spiritually like a light going on in my life and even my creativity has reached a new level. To live inward largely is to experience more joy than any outward accomplishments and possessions ever could and is more permanent.
The spiritual journey of the "dark night of the soul" one experiences in between paths is the greatest opportunity to strengthen the spirit and to be in touch with your soul–self one can ever have but it requires and strengthens faith.
Prayer and meditation are important when going within, and healing your inner self. These lead you to a new tranquility in your life and surrender. There is a new you with a new identity and purpose who emerges. Let go of attachments to places, things, career, and rigid ideas. Let go and let God.
This period in my life is only a reference point to a new beginning. Prayer is our own personal contact in conversation with God. Our goal is to grow in spirit and acceptance of what change brings, life is never static, change is constant and conscious awareness is a result when we were embrace it and live in the moment.
I look forward in anticipation to a new path and willingly release the bonds that were tying me to the old. I cease to dictate the outcomes and put my trust and faith in the Lord through whom all good things come. I look on this "waiting" period as a blessing and a gift and use it to continue to grow. It is a beginning as well as and ending, and a more conscious and aware one.
10211998
Take me home
Take me home, I'm tired, lonely, spent, and confused. The days of wine and roses are behind me. My life's been full, challenging, difficult, rewarding, and a blessing each and every day. I know this now. I thank you, and await the day you come to take me away.
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Judging
God tells us not to judge. Isn't finding fault judging? Instead we should just acknowledge the pain that exists, with love help to heal the pain and release any guilt is not essentially important. We're all guilty of causing hurt to others at some time in our lives.
Forgive yourself and forgive others and don't dwell on it. God taught us how to forgive for even as Jesus was dying on the cross he said "forgive them for they know not what they do". Learn from the master. Is our pain greater than his pain was?
I will no longer look for blame in my life but to heal, to create love around myself wherever I am. To release pain from my life instead of embracing it. Thank you for teaching me sweet Jesus. Amen.
10191998
Forgive yourself and forgive others and don't dwell on it. God taught us how to forgive for even as Jesus was dying on the cross he said "forgive them for they know not what they do". Learn from the master. Is our pain greater than his pain was?
I will no longer look for blame in my life but to heal, to create love around myself wherever I am. To release pain from my life instead of embracing it. Thank you for teaching me sweet Jesus. Amen.
10191998
Fautless
Dear God; how come so many people don't realize the importance of love and only worry about blame? How easy they find it to shut others out of their lives. To never write or call or care. It is important to teach our children the value of loving and honoring others, valuing friendships, truthfulness, being generous of heart, giving of themselves, keeping commitments, being honorable.
For to be an ethical person you must be one of honor. To always mend hurts and misunderstandings with haste that a gulf may not develop between people. To wait while you establish fault is useless for no one ever admits responsibility for destroying a relationship. If you leave out fault and substitute healing and concentrate on that you would be able to retain more relationships.
10191998
For to be an ethical person you must be one of honor. To always mend hurts and misunderstandings with haste that a gulf may not develop between people. To wait while you establish fault is useless for no one ever admits responsibility for destroying a relationship. If you leave out fault and substitute healing and concentrate on that you would be able to retain more relationships.
10191998
Endings and Beginnings
Winter is here. There's a chill in the air. It's time to bring out the mittens and warm socks. For hot chocolate or spiced tea. For sitting by a warm fire and reading a good book. Winter is also a reminder of our blessings. To say thanks, to share, for family, friends, and loved ones.
To send greetings to those near and far. To remember past times and to make new memories. It's a time for get togethers and to make new resolutions. It's a time for giving and receiving. For old traditions and new beginnings. It's a time to re-access our lives and for setting new goals.
It's not the gifts under the tree but the love in our hearts that counts. It's in being the best that we can possibly be. It's making the difference in the lives of others. In genuine caring. It's important to preserve what God has given us and to appreciate the gift of life we have chosen to experience.
It's starting each day with God and ending it with gratitude. It's in a willingness to learn new things. It's in actually seeing all that is around us instead of being so busy we are unaware. Nature is a gift only God could create. Take time to admire His artistry.
To see the changes of the leaves. The beauty of a snowflake. The crackle of ice crunching under your feet. All the animals with their winter coats. The birds in flight. The stars that light up the night sky. The sun as it rises over a mountain or sets over the sea.
The sound of a creek running, the icy freshness of its water. The crickets and frogs joining in conversation. Take time for it all. Winter is truly a thing of beauty. It is a time for us to slow down and to appreciate. To bundle, cuddle, for laughter and cheer. It is an ending of an old year, a shedding of what is past and a hope for the future. It is a part of the cycle of life. It can be the best of times.
11231999
To send greetings to those near and far. To remember past times and to make new memories. It's a time for get togethers and to make new resolutions. It's a time for giving and receiving. For old traditions and new beginnings. It's a time to re-access our lives and for setting new goals.
It's not the gifts under the tree but the love in our hearts that counts. It's in being the best that we can possibly be. It's making the difference in the lives of others. In genuine caring. It's important to preserve what God has given us and to appreciate the gift of life we have chosen to experience.
It's starting each day with God and ending it with gratitude. It's in a willingness to learn new things. It's in actually seeing all that is around us instead of being so busy we are unaware. Nature is a gift only God could create. Take time to admire His artistry.
To see the changes of the leaves. The beauty of a snowflake. The crackle of ice crunching under your feet. All the animals with their winter coats. The birds in flight. The stars that light up the night sky. The sun as it rises over a mountain or sets over the sea.
The sound of a creek running, the icy freshness of its water. The crickets and frogs joining in conversation. Take time for it all. Winter is truly a thing of beauty. It is a time for us to slow down and to appreciate. To bundle, cuddle, for laughter and cheer. It is an ending of an old year, a shedding of what is past and a hope for the future. It is a part of the cycle of life. It can be the best of times.
11231999
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Fear
Fear kept many doors closed
and the world around so dark
so my dreams were disposed
while my world fell apart...
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and the world around so dark
so my dreams were disposed
while my world fell apart...
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