You are a child of God
" Our deepest fear is not that we
are
inadequate. Our deepest fear is that
we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that
most frightens us. We ask ourselves,
who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous? Actually, who
are you not to be? You are a child of
God. Your playing small does not
serve the world. There is nothing
enlightened about shrinking so that
other people won't feel insecure about you.
We were born to manifest the glory of
God that is within us. It's not just in some
of us; it's in everyone. And as we let
our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the
same. As we are liberated from our own
fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
--- Marianne Williamson
--- Used by Nelson Mandela in
his Inaugural Speech
Illusion
No one can create an illusion for you but
you, and no one
can free you from an illusion but you.
- John-Roger
(From: Loving Each Day, Volume 1)
Up to Date
What I must do inside myself is make sure
that my
relationship with you is up to date, present, and not
based
upon something that was happening last week or last month
or
last night or this morning, but is that which is present
right now, here in my heart with you, so that I am here
with
you now.
- John-Roger
(From: Forgiveness, The Key to the Kingdom)
10 WAYS TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE
(c) Kathy Gates
1. Clean out the anger, hatred,
jealousy, and self doubt.
2. Move out the frustrations, and lack
of communication. Wash away delay and procrastination.
3. Dust off your attitude, and put on a
fresh coat of positive.
4. Throw out misunderstanding, and lack
of patience. Sweep out the dirt of gossip or lies
5. Recycle old relationships, roles, and
routines that no longer work into a new, useable form.
6. Open the shades and let in the warmth
of friendship.
7. Lighten up your thoughts with humor
and fun.
8. Give away as much love, help, care,
concern, and gratitude as possible.
9. Paint in new boundaries, and stencil
some raised standards
10. Open the windows of your mind to new
ideas and a fresh perspective on living a happier,
better, easier life.
THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN... BEFORE
I WENT OUT IN THE REAL WORLD
1. Any and all compliments can be
handled by simply saying "Why, thank you"
2. Some people are working backstage,
some are playing in
the orchestra, some are on stage singing, some are in the
audience as critics and some are there to applaud. Know
who
and where you are.
3. Never give yourself a haircut after
three margaritas.
4. When baking, follow directions. When
cooking, go by your
own taste.
5. Never continue dating anyone who is
rude to the waiters
and doesn't like dogs/cats.
6. You need only two tools. WD-40 and
duct tape. If it
doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and
shouldn't, use the tape.
7. The five most essential words for a
healthy, vital
relationship "I apologize" and "You are
right."
8. Everyone seems normal until you get
to know them.
9. When you make a mistake, make amends
immediately. It's
easier to eat crow while it's still warm.
10. The only really good advice that I
remember my mother
ever gave me was, "Go! You might meet somebody!"
11. If he/she says that you are too good
for
him/her--believe them.
12. I've learned to pick my battles; I
ask myself, 'Will
this matter one year from now? How about one month? One
week? One day?'
13. Never pass up an opportunity to pee.
14. If you woke up breathing,
congratulations! You have
another chance!
15. Living well really is the best
revenge. Being miserable
because of a bad or former relationship just might mean
that
the other person was right about you.
16. Knowing how to listen to music is as
great a talent as
knowing how to make it.
17. Work is good but it's not that
important.
18. Never underestimate the kindness of
your fellow man.
19. And finally... Be really nice to
your friends. You never
know when you are going to need them to empty your bedpan
Encouragement
"The finest gift you can give anyone
is encouragement. Yet, almost no one gets the
encouragement they need to grow to their full potential.
If everyone received the encouragement they need to grow,
the genius in them would blossom and the world would
produce abundance beyond our wildest dreams."
-- Sidney Madwed American Poet,
Philosopher
I WISH
you would feel free
to speak my loved ones name.
Don't remove his memorabilia
or his photo from your frame.
I WISH
you would understand
that I have tears to shed.
It is not what you've done
nor what you may have said.
I WISH
that you would know
when I have a real bad day,
I don't need counselling
nor for you to stay away.
I WISH
you knew the frustration, depression
and hopelessness I sometimes feel.
In death it plays an enormous part
in how I cope and deal.
I WISH
you knew the passing of a child
is viewed separately from another;
that cannot be compared with
the loss of a sister or a mother.
I WISH
that you could understand
that I am in no way a contagious disease;
so if you have kept away from me;
with comfort, together we could feel at ease.
I WISH
you understood the physical reactions
that I am going through...
gaining weight, sleepless nights
to you these are only just a few.
I WISH
you would still remember
that my loved one is still around.
His soul will always be with us;
only his body is in the ground.
I WISH
you to still say a prayer
on the anniversary of his death,
on the holidays in between,
on the day we celebrated his first breath.
I WISH
you wouldn't console us
with your invitations to party out,
this would be a temporary crutch
that is not what healings all about.
I WISH
you would understand
I must get through this sorrow that I feel,
I must experience it to the fullest
I must feel hurt before I can heal.
I WISH
you wouldn't put a time
on the healing of my grief.
The first few years will be traumatic,
like an alcoholic, recovery is never brief.
I WISH
you understood that grief changes people
and they will never be the same again.
If you're waiting for that person to return
your waiting could be in vain.
I WISH
that our questioning of values
and beliefs will not be inspected.
I will have many traumatic days,
it is part of grief that is to be expected.
I WISH
you took the time to get to know the new me
I am not the person before my loved one died,
I have new aspirations, thoughts and dreams,
I know you can get to like me, if you really tried.
Tests
Explain to your kids that tests at school
do not record
their failure. Tests show areas where they can learn and
grow, and point up their strengths.
They are a reference point to know how they are doing,
and
to show them where to do more work.
- John-Roger
(From: Loving Each Day for Moms & Dads)
Promises
Promises that you make to yourself are
often like the Japanese
plum tree, they bear no fruit.
--Frances Marion
Promises are merely empty words if they aren't backed up
by
action. And action is generally preceded first by
deliberate
resolve, then verbalized commitment (often to someone
besides
ourselves), and finally, a carefully laid out plan of
steps to be
taken. Promises that are made, but not kept, quickly
hamper any progress we dream of making. They hang like
weights on our shoulders, reminding us of our weak
resolve.
Only actions can fulfill our promises. Perhaps we'd do
well to
make a promise, any promise, only for a day. We can
always
renew it tomorrow.
The additional and unexpected gift is that a promise
kept, no
matter its magnitude, enhances our self-image. And since
we can only live one day at a time, no promise need be
made for longer.
All of us can manage to fulfill one promise, for one day,
if we
believe in it and in ourselves.
From the book "The Promise of a New Day"
by Karen Casey and Martha Vanceburg
Paths
Any path is only a path, and there is no
affront, to oneself or to others, in dropping
it if that is what your heart tells you...
Look at every path closely and deliberately.
Try is as many times as you think necessary.
Then ask yourself, and yourself alone, one
question... Does this path have a heart?
If it does, the path is good; if it doesn't it is of no
use.
-Carlos Castaneda,
The Teachings of Don Juan
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