Change For A Dollar

Before you go rushing about completing you holiday tasks please take a minute to watch this short film. The true meaning of Christmas is beautifully represented in the video. It also reminds us that even what we tend to see as the least among us can shine the brightest light and make a difference. Let your compassionate heart be a guiding force this season of sharing.

Now Is The Time To Reconnect With Spirit!

Million Moms Challenge - ABC News

Million Moms Challenge - ABC News


Each of us can make a difference in this world.

You always remember!

I haven't posted in a long while simply because nothing seemed important enough to share......until now.

Please enjoy the moving short video below.

What Is Going ON?

Teens Riot In Manhattan Businesses: MyFoxNY.com

More and more these videos are showing up on the internet and television. How did we get to this point in our world? It really disturbs me that some of our younger generation has such little respect, feel entitled to take or destroy whatever they want with little or no consequences. We always want to find something or someone to blame, but really!

Please someone teach them about freewill and personal responsibility before we pass the line of no return. It isn't the governments job to take care of, or parent our children, it is ours as parents. We all need to step up to the plate and do better.

While we still have many wonderful, compassionate and caring people raising families, more and more fall by the wayside. Unfortunately I speak to those unwilling to change or act maturely. It is my hope however that with love and setting positive examples we can influence at least a few to change they way they see the world.

Other than that....all we can do is pray!

Mother's Day

 
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Happy mother's day to all those caring for families around the world. Without a doubt this is the most difficult job any human will ever undertake in their lifetime; and with little reward or appreciation.

First... we have Moms who carry and literally nourish our unborn selves for nine months. Soon to be followed by the process of safely delivering us into the world; not an easy or painless task. Our arrival brings many years of hard work, dedication, unconditional love and support and personal sacrifice.

How quickly the memory of birth pangs depart with the arrival of our smile.

Second... we have Moms who for various reasons are unable to provide the above except for the process of getting us here. Not that they didn't want to complete the life cycle with their child; it simply wasn't feasible. They made the ultimate sacrifice by allowing their child a better future that the one currently available.

I am fortunate to have one of these special moms.

Third... we have moms who have taken on other peoples children out of love and compassion. Dedicated to do their best in helping them to grow and learn in a loving and safe environment. Their hearts know no difference after the adoption process and love flows freely.

Again, I have been blessed with a special one of these too!

Fourth...we have moms who step in only for short moments in child's life, providing safe havens until permanent homes become available. They heal the wounds and prop up damages souls best they can, sometime without any recognition for their efforts.

And suffer in silence when that role is ended.

Fifth...we have moms who marry into existing families and struggle to become the glue to bond everyone together. They become determined not to see who's child is who's but which child has need and lovingly give it.

Always with the idea to blend two families into one.

Sixth...we have moms who by their child's marriage expand their role and extend their love willingly to whatever stranger their child bring into their home. It isn't always easy to know how to fit in, but support and patience always opens hearts and doorways.

I have been quite bless with two wonderful Mother-in-laws as well.

So...take a moment to give thanks for all those women who willingly took on the task of giving you life, loving you unconditionally, and even putting up with you special personality traits.

What Are we Becoming?

I have a great sadness I am compelled to share. The news this morning is full of death and yet so many are celebrating the occasion. Now, I understand the concept of paying for your crimes and taking personal responsibility for the destruction your actions create, none the less to find joy in ending any life astounds me.

In the paper today we have articles about finding and killing Bin Laden; considered a terrorist and murderer. I will accept those as facts since evidence points that direction.

Yesterday we had a headline stating we killed Gadhafi's son and his three children; again considered by some as a terrorist. So, I understand how people would like to see them removed from power.

But this man was 29 years old, which would make his children very young and quite innocent of any crimes, yet again we celebrate. Sure, some say he was responsible for the death of many of their young so our actions were justified.

But, aren't we in danger becoming exactly what we hate? Aren't we to be more civilized? Aren't we to turn the other cheek? Don't we have personal responsibility to care about the innocent? Isn't revenge God's? Doesn't one of the ten commandments tell us thou shall not kill?

We promote ourselves as a Christian nation, but I see nothing Christian in celebrating the death of others, enemies or not. When I struggle with a moral decision I always seek in my mind, "What would Jesus do?" Somehow I don't think he would say, "Kill them with a joy in your heart."

It isn't easy to love your enemy, but to detach from our basic love of humanity makes us nothing more than poorly evolved animals. And, yes, sometimes death during such situation happens, but to have joy from that is beyond my scope of understanding. Therefore my heart is sad, and I have a grave concern for our people and what is taking place in our hearts. Without compassion, we will cease to exist as a moral or spiritual planet.

I am not saying those who commit crimes should not pay a heavy price for their actions, merely that we should not find such as sense of self satisfaction by their doing so.

I know many of you will disagree with me, but I ask you to look in your hearts and find spiritual truth of such thinking. Please send our a healing light unto the world.

PRAY FOR THE ANGEL OF PEACE TO SURROUND OUR HEARTS

Could Your Family Do This?

Very interesting series of how life use to be, demanding and difficult. Would you and your family be able to survive? Probably as these ones did, but they always knew it had a timeline when they would return to 'our time'. Lots of valuable information here. I enjoyed the series very much and hope you will too.

Pray For Our World

We live in difficult times, but staying in the light and trusting spirit to guide you, lessens fears.

Please keep in your prayers all those suffering in the world.

 

Send loving energy to all hurt and damaged souls; those left behind as well as those so forcefully departed.

Reconnect with God.

Appreciate and nurture our earth.

And always....always practice gratitude.

The Latest Preparedness Video From FEMA....Interesting!

Preparedness, are you ready?

If You Have The Time.

 If you have time and curiosity, then find a moment to listen to the following three videos. I think they may be worth your while, but let spirit guide you.

For Thoses Who Say They Can't Do Yoga....Enjoy!

Words to Live By

A Time For Prayer

There is so much pain and suffering in the world right now and often we wonder what we can do. Frequently that answer leaves us still wondering. But a prayer for those going through such turmoil can never fail to help heal. So today I ask each of you to take just a minute from your blessed life to think of those less fortunate.

Nice Night for a Cup of Hot Chocolate, Don't You Think?

For Debbie...Embrace the OM

A Gentle Reminder of Our Power!

Life, I Couldn't Say It Better

Sometimes others have the words you thought about but either didn't know how to share or were to lazy to do so. His words are such as these.The Joys Of Parenting.

2011 - Embrace The Changes

Be A Spiritual Trendsetter!

Article: Spiritual Trendsetters by Owen Waters It is time for the world to stop being fearful. Fear breeds fear. Love breeds love. One cancels the other. Which will you choose – love or fear? If you decide to create more love in your life, the approach is simple. Spiritual awareness enhances the natural flow of the universal consciousness called love. By developing your inner spiritual connection, you attract and transmit more pure, unconditional love and all things will be added to you because of this. Your relationships will grow deeper and more harmonious. You will appreciate yourself more, simply for being the child of God that you are. You’ll prosper in your professional dealings as you become more creative and, therefore, more competent and more valuable to the people you serve. It’s simply a choice. To develop love, start by ignoring the fears that face the rest of the world. Don’t let those issues of fear bring you down. That’s what they’re designed to do. If you let them bring you down, they will disempower you. Instead, focus on what will make a difference within yourself. Your domain – the realm under your control – is within you. You can change that which is within yourself. Other people are outside of your domain, so change that which you can – that which is within yourself. Then, paradoxically, you will also effect positive change in the world because you are part of the global mind consciousness. Just as there is an atmospheric belt around the world, there is also a mind belt around the world. This mind belt is constantly fed by the thoughts and emotions of every human upon the planet. People are like radio transmitters and receivers, only the energy is mind energy, not radio waves. You constantly receive mind energy from the collective mind belt, process it through your own consciousness and transmit it back into the mind belt. Mind energy consists of thoughts and feelings. It is a definite energy, even though it is much more subtle than physical energies like light or electricity. Mind energy is conditioned and directed by human will. You can be affected by the collective mind belt or you can decide for yourself how you will react to life’s events. Choose now whether you will be affected by every twist and turn in the game of life, or whether you will be one of the few who create the game. Independent thinkers are the trendsetters in the mind belt. The way you think affects every other human upon the planet. The way you feel affects every other human upon the planet. Because higher frequencies of thought and feeling have much more power than lower frequency ones, the unconditional love that you generate through your spiritual practices has a huge influence upon humanity. Choose the development of love through regular, dedicated spiritual practices and you will be changing the world. Make spiritual growth your number one priority in life. At the end of the day, it’s the one thing that really counts. Owen Waters is the author of Freedom of the Spirit: Four Powerful Steps to Spiritual Freedom. This deeply insightful e-book combines some of today's most proven and time-tested spiritual practices into one powerful and effective package. Available now for immediate download at: http://www.infinitebeing.com/ebooks/freedom.htm =====

Ugh! It's Not Possible.

Go ahead....you can do it!

Plug in to your determined self.

This time of the year is seems everyone has a goal or renewed purpose in life. 

Usually by February that idea has lost it's original appeal. 

What happened to turn off the switch? 

Sometime is was a lack of commitment in the first place. 

Perhaps it was a matter of jumping on the bandwagon; it seemed a good idea at the time. 

Guilt and shame often make us feel like there is no other option; but doing anything for this reason will totally be self defeating and feed the original shame and guilt.

How to stay on track?

Be certain the goal is clearly outlined.

Make sure it is realistic to achieve.

Create honest time lines. 

Keep daily logs of progress.

Avoid people and places designed to sabotage.

Refrain from self defeating ideas in your head.

Share your intent with friends who support your effort.

Renew and nurture your spirit often.

Reality is:

There is nothing you can't achieve! 

Period!

Negativity Is Contagious.

We are hearing a lot about colds, flu and such. But this morning I was reading about how we face a much more deadly issue than bacterias or viruses; negative people. They have the ability to affect everything and everyone around them.

Now this information isn't new to most of us but sometimes we need a reminder to be just as vigilant to avoid negativity as we do the plague.

We all know what it feels like, can sense when they enter the room. Many times the effects have taken hold by the time we realize what has happened to us. Suddenly we feel grumpy, angry and discontented. Our normal perfect world is turned upside down and we had nothing to do with it. Or did we?

Look inside and see if any residual issues linger, for those are the embers negativity reignites. Like most fires, negativity requires fuel, take away the fuel and they die out on their own.

Practice positive thinking and living every day. Don't talk the talk....walk the talk. Become an example. Pass it along to those on your path.

Send out a ring of beautiful white light to deter all negative thinkers. Detach from any and all friends, even family, which choose to live a dark and thankless life.

Practice gratitude with every breath. Live fearlessly. Love unconditionally and promote well-being to all you meet.

This year can be the healthiest one yet, especially spiritually. Inoculate yourself and stay in the light.

Experience The Glory!

We are but a speck of creation in God's eye. The glory and wonderment of being a part of it all is seldom though about. Take a few moments to relax in the "all."

I Couldn't Say It Any Better.

Please, please, please!

 Take some quiet time to really listen to the following series of videos. They are so on target and full of amazing wisdom we need to remember as we start into a new year. It is the past that creates the future.....remembering what is important to not only survive.....but to thrive.

 These are concepts to live by and pass along to our families and friends. What a different world we can create just with respect and positive intent.

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

One of my favorite books has that title and was written by Jack Kornfield. I highly recommend all his writings as they are full of truths and spiritual guidance.

In it he quotes "the Hindus tell us that the child in the womb sings, "Do not let me forget who I am," but that song after birth becomes, "Oh, I have forgotten already."

It seems quite easy to "forget" our true spiritual nature, become separated from our knowing self. Human life requires much from us and is extremely demanding. Too often we spend our time focusing on the material or our need to be propped up emotionally.

Take time this year to re-connect with self. Listen to spirit when it speaks. Remember....brain and heart are tools for us to use. Only spirit speaks honestly to us.

Create your life with joy and enthusiasm, practice loving intentions and gratitude.

Release negative images and thought which separate you from hearing.

This truly can be the best year of life, if you choose it to be so.

Send love and light to others so they also may find their way...find the calm inside and extend it forward.

Become determined to live 2011 fearlessly and joyfully.