It takes Courage to “Walk by Faith and not by Sight”

This earth journey presents so many opportunities, however many of us see these opportunities as challenges and obstacles.  We tend to focus on what it will take to make things happen, instead of focusing on the “THING” itself. 

The reason we focus on the steps and not the “THING” is due to conditional thinking.  We’ve been conditioned to think that anything worth having takes planning and sacrifice.  We get so caught up in planning and sacrificing that we lose sight of the prize. 

For example, take someone who is working two jobs and eating bologna sandwiches just to buy or do something special.  Eventually they become exhausted and under-nourished which results in them either seeking something less desirable but within their reach, or giving-up altogether.

When you decide to walk by Faith, irregardless of what you see in front of you, courage becomes second nature.

Mind Over Matter

The mind is a powerful instrument.  Whatever thoughts you play in your head is the background music to your life.  Thoughts of lack unfolds into not having enough of whatever it is that you want.  Thoughts of hatred towards others unfolds into self-hatred and disgust.  What’s in your head will soon be your reality.  Thoughts do become Things!

You are Totally Responsible for How Others Treat You

I was having a conversation with my mom the other day about “we teach others how to treat us”.  Most people focus on things like a loan never being repaid or abusive words being tossed our way.  Using us financial or abusing us verbally without revocation on our part does constitute enforcing that behavior, however this lesson can be experienced in some unlikely ways as well.

One such way that comes to mine is continuing to provide support and services to someone who blatantly shows no appreciation.  I will admit that there’s a fine line between “giving, wanting nothing in return” versus “giving, getting negative vibes in return”.  When you give from the heart and is able to walk away feeling full and complete, that’s good.  However if you walk away feeling empty and depleted then it’s time to stop! 

To continue to extend your heart knowing the outcome is not beneficial to you, and is a sure sign that you’re teaching the wrong lesson!

Are You Living From Paycheck to Paycheck, Constantly Trying to Make Ends Meet?

If you recognize yourself in the question above, then it’s time to try something new.

For instance:

  • When you shop for food, clothing, household items and other things, do you spend money?
  • Have you ever complained to your spouse, child, or loved-one about spending too much money?
  • When planning for a special trip or engagement, do you immediately account for money already spent?

If you like to spend, have been spending or just spent your money, then it’s definitely gone, never to return.  However, if you choose to Circulate your money then you will never be without.

I remember many years ago giving up the struggle on chasing the dollar.  I told myself that as long as I chased the dollar I would never catch it, so I decided to surrender and accept all the money that was meant for me.

Just recently I’ve adopted the concept of Circulating my money into the Universe.  Instead of spending my money on groceries I circulate it toward food that will nourish my body and mind.  Instead of spending money on bills, I circulate money towards providing shelter from the outside elements.  Instead of spending money on those “cute shoes”, I circulate money towards the salesperson’s income which helps sustain their household.

When I Circulate it always comes back to me therefore I’m never Without!

Life Lesson about the Mud Bug that became a Dragonfly

This past weekend I attended a home going service for a special lady in Houston, Texas.  While at the service one Pastor spoke on the Dragonfly and I want to share those words with you all.

For most of its life the Dragonfly lives as a nymph, or as the Pastor said a “Mud Bug”.  The mud bug lives underwater for about 4 years, eating and growing stronger.  Eventually the mud bug is able to climb the stem of the lily pad where it sheds its outer skin.  Once the outer skin is gone, the mud bug climbs onto the lily pad, spreads its wings and transforms into a Dragonfly.  As the dragonfly flies away it wants so much to tell the mud bugs in the pond how beautiful the transformation is, but it can’t. 

 

It Takes Vision to See What the Eyes Can’t See

It’s easy to SEE that your money is low, that your knees are a bit swollen, and that your heart is broken. 

But is takes VISION to know that abundance is the order of your day, that health and vitality is yours for the asking, and that Love never leaves you alone.

Laughter is Contagious, So Laugh More and Others Will Too

The other day I went to a restaurant that had two distinct sections.  One section was quiet and overlooked the lake while the other section was a busy sports bar environment.  I requested the quiet section so that I could reflect on things as well as enjoy the lake view.  As I sat there enjoying my meal I couldn’t help but notice the somber expressions on most of the waitperson’s faces.  All of a sudden thunderous laughter and cheering came from the other section of the restaurant, and it kept coming.  I realized that Sunday football was on the TV.  Then I noticed something amazing, the more people laughed and cheered in the other section, the more the wait people smiled as they did their jobs.  Sometimes the laughter and cheering was so loud that the wait people stood still for a few seconds just to smile.  I must admit that I was smiling too.

When All Else Fails, Seek Love

When the communication becomes strained, seek out Love.  When anger and confusion consumes you, seek out Love.  When bitter words and gestures are tossed your way, seek out Love.

Love has a way of clearing your path, calming your spirit, and renewing your faith.

Many believe that it’s hard to bring forth Love when they are in the midst of turmoil and pain, but to cultivate and tend to the pain, just so you can continue to feel pain, takes a lot of hard work.  We believe that if we let go of the pain we somehow let the other person off-of-the-hook for causing us the pain.

Well the real truth is: 1) they didn’t cause you pain because they don’t possess that type of power; 2) the pain you carry causes innumerable harm to your body (i.e. high blood pressure, ulcers, etc); 3) the alleged culprit of your pain has probably forgotten all about you and moved on to the next victim; and 4) Seeking Love is so much sweeter.

Love Is…

God is love and love is God

  • Love forgives the unforgivable
  • Love understands the unintelligible
  • Love comforts the undesirable
  • Love supports the unstable

Love does all of this and more, seeking nothing in return.

God Is …

Once we see God in the Unthinkable, then we truly begin to understand that “God Is” Everywhere

Many of us find it extremely hard to see God in the ugly, or what we perceive to be ugly in this world.  We justify our perception, which is another word for judgment in this case, based on our personal beliefs and experiences.  However what we choose to not recognize is that “God Is”.  God is the perceived Good, as well as the perceived Bad.  Everything that unfolds in the universe is under God’s umbrella.  Until we’re able to see the God in someone we dislike or despise, our vision for ourselves will continue to be hazy.

 On the flip-side, seeing God in what we find distasteful does not mean that we have to entertain that energy.  I appreciate the beauty of the dolphins however I do not plan on swimming with them.  We have the God-given rights to choose what works for us and what doesn’t.  When we’re able to choose without passing judgment, the closer we are to seeing the God in all of us.