whatever it is, I am ready for it and if not, then I will prepare for it. always living, dreaming and earnestly moving forward. a toast to life.
friday, july 31st 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
July 14th
Happy Birthday Grandma. I am going to turn those quarters into much more. Just watch! Love You Forever.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Message to the Dreamers Pt. 2
As you journey through the warm days in New York City you may begin to wonder, where do I go next? How will I ensure that all my dreams come true? How will I store these endless memoirs of jubilation and fellowship? One direction, you may see Times Square and another view may bring the Empire State Building. Similar to life's journey, there is a lot of beauty in the world and a lot of beauty in living in the moment. You must take the precious time out of your day to recognize all that which surrounds you. Begin living and searching for the riches of love, of knowledge, of passion and I guarantee, everything else will follow. As long as you take care of the moments, life will take care of the years.
The Blessings in an Ordinary Day
This is from an article posting that my mother has had posted on our refrigerator for which seems like, my entire life. I want to share it with everyone. Enjoy.
The Blessings in an Ordinary Day
Science of Mind - April 1996
What makes a day special? It can be some extraordinary event, of course, but to me it is just being aware of the simple things. A blue sky filled with clouds, the leaves on the trees that gently move with the breeze, flowers bursting forth into bloom after a long winter's nap-these are simple things. We have enough experiences in our lives that serve to complicate matters. Maybe now, more than at any time in history, we have the opportunity to move ahead with the basic understanding of our role in what we experience. A little book on happiness by Harold Kushner suggests that 'when all you ever wanted isn't enough', you need to take another look at where you are coming from. When people are asked the question, 'What do you want out of life?' the most common response is 'I want to be happy'. But it would seem that most of the time a great number of people are not happy. Do you think it is because so many are actively engaged in the pursuit of happiness, and therefore never find it? I firmly believe that happiness grows from the inside, and no amount of searching outside will produce the fulfillment we seek. An ordinary day contains many, many blessings, but we must stop long enough to see them. I take the time to be with my thoughts. I take the time to reflect on the wonders of this universe of which I am a part. In the silence I realize the power of God at work in and through all things. I find blessings in an ordinary day because I know they are there for me and for everyone. Love is! This is the truth about me!
The Blessings in an Ordinary Day
Science of Mind - April 1996
What makes a day special? It can be some extraordinary event, of course, but to me it is just being aware of the simple things. A blue sky filled with clouds, the leaves on the trees that gently move with the breeze, flowers bursting forth into bloom after a long winter's nap-these are simple things. We have enough experiences in our lives that serve to complicate matters. Maybe now, more than at any time in history, we have the opportunity to move ahead with the basic understanding of our role in what we experience. A little book on happiness by Harold Kushner suggests that 'when all you ever wanted isn't enough', you need to take another look at where you are coming from. When people are asked the question, 'What do you want out of life?' the most common response is 'I want to be happy'. But it would seem that most of the time a great number of people are not happy. Do you think it is because so many are actively engaged in the pursuit of happiness, and therefore never find it? I firmly believe that happiness grows from the inside, and no amount of searching outside will produce the fulfillment we seek. An ordinary day contains many, many blessings, but we must stop long enough to see them. I take the time to be with my thoughts. I take the time to reflect on the wonders of this universe of which I am a part. In the silence I realize the power of God at work in and through all things. I find blessings in an ordinary day because I know they are there for me and for everyone. Love is! This is the truth about me!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Opportunity for Reflection
July 7, 2009
DailyOM
Opportunity for Reflection
Hard Days
We all have days that seem endlessly difficult and hard. On these days, it is as if the odds are stacked against us and we just can’t get a break as one challenging situation follows another. We may feel like we’re standing in the ocean getting hit by wave after wave, never able to get a full breath. Sometimes it’s necessary or worth it to stay in the fray and work our way through. Other times, the best idea is to go home and take the breath we need in order to carry on.
If the only choice is to get through it, a hard day can be a great teacher. It will eventually end and we can look back on it, taking pride in the stamina, courage, and ingenuity it took to hold our ground. We may also look back and see how we could have done things differently. This knowledge will be valuable when we face hard days in the future. Trust your gut as you’re deciding whether to work through it, and know that sometimes a timely retreat is the best way to ensure a positive outcome. Getting space can remind us that external circumstances are not the whole picture. Once we catch our breath and re-center ourselves, we will be able to determine our next move. With a little perspective, we may even find the inner resources to change our attitude about what’s happening. We may begin to see that what we saw as hardships are actually opportunities. As our attitude changes for the better, our actions and the circumstances will follow suit.
Sometimes all that’s needed is a good night’s sleep. No one is immune to having a hard day and these are usually the times we can learn the most. If we can find it in our hearts to examine the day, and maybe make one small change in perception, we can ease our pain and greet the next day that much wiser.
DailyOM
Opportunity for Reflection
Hard Days
We all have days that seem endlessly difficult and hard. On these days, it is as if the odds are stacked against us and we just can’t get a break as one challenging situation follows another. We may feel like we’re standing in the ocean getting hit by wave after wave, never able to get a full breath. Sometimes it’s necessary or worth it to stay in the fray and work our way through. Other times, the best idea is to go home and take the breath we need in order to carry on.
If the only choice is to get through it, a hard day can be a great teacher. It will eventually end and we can look back on it, taking pride in the stamina, courage, and ingenuity it took to hold our ground. We may also look back and see how we could have done things differently. This knowledge will be valuable when we face hard days in the future. Trust your gut as you’re deciding whether to work through it, and know that sometimes a timely retreat is the best way to ensure a positive outcome. Getting space can remind us that external circumstances are not the whole picture. Once we catch our breath and re-center ourselves, we will be able to determine our next move. With a little perspective, we may even find the inner resources to change our attitude about what’s happening. We may begin to see that what we saw as hardships are actually opportunities. As our attitude changes for the better, our actions and the circumstances will follow suit.
Sometimes all that’s needed is a good night’s sleep. No one is immune to having a hard day and these are usually the times we can learn the most. If we can find it in our hearts to examine the day, and maybe make one small change in perception, we can ease our pain and greet the next day that much wiser.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Conscious Decisions, Going Against What Is Popular
July 6, 2009
DailyOM
Conscious Decisions
Going Against What Is Popular
Just because an idea or way of doing things is popular doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. However, part of the way that something becomes popular is that many of us don’t take the time to determine what’s right for us; we simply do what most of the people we know are doing. In this way, our decisions about life are made by default, which means they aren’t what we call conscious decisions. There may be many other options available, but we don’t always take the time to explore them. This may be the result of feeling overwhelmed or pressured by family, peers, and humanity at large, to do things their way, the way things have always been done. Regardless of the cause, it is important that, as often as we can, we decide for ourselves what to do with our lives rather than just drift along on the current of popular opinion.
It is not always easy to make decisions that go against the grain. Many people feel threatened when those close to them make choices divergent from the ones they are making. Parents and grandparents may be confused and defensive when we choose to raise our children differently from the way they raised us. Friends may feel abandoned if we decide to change our habits or behavior. Meanwhile, on our side of the fence, it’s easy to feel frustrated and defensive when we feel unsupported and misunderstood simply because we are thinking for ourselves. It can be exhausting to have to explain and re-explain our points of view and our reasons.
This is where gentleness, openness, and tolerance come into play. It helps if we are calmly persistent, consistent, and clear as we communicate to those around us why we are making the choices we are making. At the same time, we have the right to say that we are tired of talking about it and simply need our choices to be respected. Our lives belong to us and so do our decisions. Those who truly love us will stand by us and support our choices, never mind what’s popular.
DailyOM
Conscious Decisions
Going Against What Is Popular
Just because an idea or way of doing things is popular doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. However, part of the way that something becomes popular is that many of us don’t take the time to determine what’s right for us; we simply do what most of the people we know are doing. In this way, our decisions about life are made by default, which means they aren’t what we call conscious decisions. There may be many other options available, but we don’t always take the time to explore them. This may be the result of feeling overwhelmed or pressured by family, peers, and humanity at large, to do things their way, the way things have always been done. Regardless of the cause, it is important that, as often as we can, we decide for ourselves what to do with our lives rather than just drift along on the current of popular opinion.
It is not always easy to make decisions that go against the grain. Many people feel threatened when those close to them make choices divergent from the ones they are making. Parents and grandparents may be confused and defensive when we choose to raise our children differently from the way they raised us. Friends may feel abandoned if we decide to change our habits or behavior. Meanwhile, on our side of the fence, it’s easy to feel frustrated and defensive when we feel unsupported and misunderstood simply because we are thinking for ourselves. It can be exhausting to have to explain and re-explain our points of view and our reasons.
This is where gentleness, openness, and tolerance come into play. It helps if we are calmly persistent, consistent, and clear as we communicate to those around us why we are making the choices we are making. At the same time, we have the right to say that we are tired of talking about it and simply need our choices to be respected. Our lives belong to us and so do our decisions. Those who truly love us will stand by us and support our choices, never mind what’s popular.
Monday, July 06, 2009
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