Tuesday, July 19, 2011
July 21 "going slow is the better way to go - sometime "
Don't try to force something that isn't working because something's just aren't meant to be. Let somethings appear then disappear so that something better can take its place. It's not always easy to decide, going slow is the better way to go - sometime.
July 20th forgiveness
~ to forgive. for-give. Forgiveness is " for giving " them and yourself peace of mind. ( and give for good because good is for giving) papajohn
Monday, July 18, 2011
July 19th "Because when YOU heal then YOU stop hurting . . . . . . yourself and others".
Some things don't matter at all. There are times when what we see going on around us isn't what our mind tells us it is. What we see is not the same as what we think.
What we think we see could be based on an underlying fear or feeling of guilt. I don't know anyone who hasn't done a few things that they aren't ashamed of. I'm not talking about socities moral scale like crime - I mean what WE know is right and wrong, what we feel we did that was hurtful as a human being or a boundary that we crossed of a religious nature.
You think something has to be going on RIGHT NOW to cause fear but that's not the case. If you've damaged another human being unjustly and you have no remorse about it then you've change the nature of your DNA because it wasn't the first time and it won't be the last - unless . . . . . you change and change drastically!
People think everyone will notice when we " change our ways " to use a familiar term but that's not the case. Sure you could change your hair style, your clothing style and your job but that's the external which anyone is capable of doing. NO, that's not change and besides, change is a process which leads to transformation. Who truelly knows about OUR change? WE know it and I'll tell you why, because unwarranted fear will leave us- that paranoia. Who truelly knows about OUR change? WE know it and I'll tell you why because needless guilt disappears - shame!
It doesn't matter who OUT THERE knows we've changed AND if you're going around announcing how different you are compared to " who you were " then you've completely lost your mind. You only THINK you have the ability to see the world through compassionate, loving and peaceful eyes. Yes, you're on a mission underneath that thick skin of yours to redeem yourself and redemption and transformation don't live in the same village!
AND if life seems to be handing you the proverbial " bad cards " then the deck is still stacked against you and here's why - underneath it all you're still a coward with merciless motives. And the hatred that you exhale through your pulsating nostrils is poisoning all those around you! You're a fake and those who don't know it RIGHT THIS MINUTE will know it eventually because THE TRUTH is a mighty Goddess and her sword is Justice.
So, take your eyes off everyone else and look NOT into a mirror! I tell you not into a mirror because you LIE to yourself!
Meditate, self-examinate, look into your soul- go deep. Get rid of YOUR fears and get rid of YOUR guilt and heal. Because when YOU heal then YOU stop hurting . . . . . . . yourself and others.
papajohn
What we think we see could be based on an underlying fear or feeling of guilt. I don't know anyone who hasn't done a few things that they aren't ashamed of. I'm not talking about socities moral scale like crime - I mean what WE know is right and wrong, what we feel we did that was hurtful as a human being or a boundary that we crossed of a religious nature.
You think something has to be going on RIGHT NOW to cause fear but that's not the case. If you've damaged another human being unjustly and you have no remorse about it then you've change the nature of your DNA because it wasn't the first time and it won't be the last - unless . . . . . you change and change drastically!
People think everyone will notice when we " change our ways " to use a familiar term but that's not the case. Sure you could change your hair style, your clothing style and your job but that's the external which anyone is capable of doing. NO, that's not change and besides, change is a process which leads to transformation. Who truelly knows about OUR change? WE know it and I'll tell you why, because unwarranted fear will leave us- that paranoia. Who truelly knows about OUR change? WE know it and I'll tell you why because needless guilt disappears - shame!
It doesn't matter who OUT THERE knows we've changed AND if you're going around announcing how different you are compared to " who you were " then you've completely lost your mind. You only THINK you have the ability to see the world through compassionate, loving and peaceful eyes. Yes, you're on a mission underneath that thick skin of yours to redeem yourself and redemption and transformation don't live in the same village!
AND if life seems to be handing you the proverbial " bad cards " then the deck is still stacked against you and here's why - underneath it all you're still a coward with merciless motives. And the hatred that you exhale through your pulsating nostrils is poisoning all those around you! You're a fake and those who don't know it RIGHT THIS MINUTE will know it eventually because THE TRUTH is a mighty Goddess and her sword is Justice.
So, take your eyes off everyone else and look NOT into a mirror! I tell you not into a mirror because you LIE to yourself!
Meditate, self-examinate, look into your soul- go deep. Get rid of YOUR fears and get rid of YOUR guilt and heal. Because when YOU heal then YOU stop hurting . . . . . . . yourself and others.
papajohn
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Juy 18th We don't ever truelly have complete control over what happens in this world. The best we can do is put forth a good effort
The idea I get today about how I might improve a situation or solve the matter at hand may for all intents and purposes be the best idea or notion that anyone on this earth has!
The concept I would like to infuse, my answer to the problem may be the result of long and serious contemplation with everyone's best interest in mind. However in this life I have learned things turn on a dime and in directions I never considered or imagined.
When do we just make a suggestion and when do we insist or make a demand ? Truth is, there are times we must needs make demands based on our experience and with considerations like safety or if someone's life is at stake.
The question usually arises, " am I forcing my will into this situatuion? " Human beings under these circumstances make decisions based on past experience and NOT ALL past solutions will apply to the current situation. There's a trade off.
I think we should consider this "what we would like to happen and what we don't want to happen needs to be removed from the equation! " Feelings and emotions blur the picture, they are predjudical and judgemental and lead to a reckless or inconsiderate decision making process. So how to proceed?
I say first have a discussion with the person whose guidance you trust. I've found I prefer someone who doesn't always give me a straight answer and instead tells me a story from his or her book of life experiences.
The decision is mine and mine alone which brings me to my second point - make the best decision I can with all the information available. We can't afford to rely on anothers input because it gives us a FALSE sense of security presently and IF things don't work out we will blame them for it. We don't ever truelly have complete control over what happens in this world. The best we can do is put forth a good effort.
The concept I would like to infuse, my answer to the problem may be the result of long and serious contemplation with everyone's best interest in mind. However in this life I have learned things turn on a dime and in directions I never considered or imagined.
When do we just make a suggestion and when do we insist or make a demand ? Truth is, there are times we must needs make demands based on our experience and with considerations like safety or if someone's life is at stake.
The question usually arises, " am I forcing my will into this situatuion? " Human beings under these circumstances make decisions based on past experience and NOT ALL past solutions will apply to the current situation. There's a trade off.
I think we should consider this "what we would like to happen and what we don't want to happen needs to be removed from the equation! " Feelings and emotions blur the picture, they are predjudical and judgemental and lead to a reckless or inconsiderate decision making process. So how to proceed?
I say first have a discussion with the person whose guidance you trust. I've found I prefer someone who doesn't always give me a straight answer and instead tells me a story from his or her book of life experiences.
The decision is mine and mine alone which brings me to my second point - make the best decision I can with all the information available. We can't afford to rely on anothers input because it gives us a FALSE sense of security presently and IF things don't work out we will blame them for it. We don't ever truelly have complete control over what happens in this world. The best we can do is put forth a good effort.
Friday, July 15, 2011
July 17th The answer isn't in the past it's in the future!
When we reject something "new " that has been brought to us by the Higher Order of things we pause. In pausing we have doubt and doubt creates fear.
You become fearful and you don't realize it at first. You think that there might be something wrong but you dismiss it. Instead of reflecting, serious reflection, serious meditation, constructive examination of self you go on a intellect binge.
" EVERYTHING is pretty good in my world " you spout to all who will listen AND
you add, "what is not good I can't do much about- huh, it's all good though " but you are lying to yourself. It's not ALL GOOD.
You are tripping and you don't even know it! Oh you'll soon know it when you fall completely and it will be more than skinned elbows! " How the hell did this happen?" will be your mantra but you're not asking the right question. Your focus is on the wrong direction.
"How do we prevent this from happening again?" You probably won't ask this and therefore never know which direction to go next. At a time when we should move forward we move backwards and look somewhere into past for the answer, for the reason we tripped up and fell.
The answer isn't in the past it's in the future!
papajohn
You become fearful and you don't realize it at first. You think that there might be something wrong but you dismiss it. Instead of reflecting, serious reflection, serious meditation, constructive examination of self you go on a intellect binge.
" EVERYTHING is pretty good in my world " you spout to all who will listen AND
you add, "what is not good I can't do much about- huh, it's all good though " but you are lying to yourself. It's not ALL GOOD.
You are tripping and you don't even know it! Oh you'll soon know it when you fall completely and it will be more than skinned elbows! " How the hell did this happen?" will be your mantra but you're not asking the right question. Your focus is on the wrong direction.
"How do we prevent this from happening again?" You probably won't ask this and therefore never know which direction to go next. At a time when we should move forward we move backwards and look somewhere into past for the answer, for the reason we tripped up and fell.
The answer isn't in the past it's in the future!
papajohn
July 16th " God, pleeeeeeeeeeeeese help me?"
Do you know what I mean when I say that we get overwhelmed by the current situation, panic and
then say to ourselves in a most helpless way - " God, pleeeeeeeeeeeeese help me?"
Then we try to " capture " that rescued feeling in our mind.
God pleeeeeeeeeeeeeese help me?" When, may I ask did He stop ( helping you) ? "
then say to ourselves in a most helpless way - " God, pleeeeeeeeeeeeese help me?"
Then we try to " capture " that rescued feeling in our mind.
God pleeeeeeeeeeeeeese help me?" When, may I ask did He stop ( helping you) ? "
Thursday, July 14, 2011
July 15th "Practice isn't much different than trying, just do it."
If you didn't improve even just a little bit since yesterday then you owe that day another try. AND, now you've just wasted part of today!
Try, try and keep trying until you change, until you transform. And when you transform you will become, you will be - you will be IT, now.
Practice isn't much different than trying, just do it.
Try, try and keep trying until you change, until you transform. And when you transform you will become, you will be - you will be IT, now.
Practice isn't much different than trying, just do it.
July 14th "good grief Charlie Brown"
What is grief?
~ Deep sadness, imagined wrong, reason for being annoyed or angry. An injustice. Loss, sorrow, trouble, anquish, heartache, distress. (Thorndike Branhart circa 1950's) ~
We get hurt, disappointed and annoyed. What is more important do you think- the cause or the solution?
We tend to focus on the cause more than the solution and when we have been hurt, or we are disappointed or if we get annoyed, focusing on the cause leads to grief. Focusing on the cause of our hurt, disappointment or annoyance leads to deep sadness, imagined wrong, feeling of loss, sorrow, feeling troubled, anguish, heartache and distress. No? When we focus on the cause our re-action becomes more intense.
Today let's identify what's grieving us and take action. Grieving is a process. When my daughter passed on and went to be with the ancestor's I felt intense grief immediately. I knew I wasn't alone and sought out some folks who went through the same experience. It was a process.
Keep this thought in mind; " time does heal all wounds to a small extent, it is Love that heals all wounds starting right now." Seek out someone to love you when you're grieving - it's the best medicine.
papajohn
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~ Deep sadness, imagined wrong, reason for being annoyed or angry. An injustice. Loss, sorrow, trouble, anquish, heartache, distress. (Thorndike Branhart circa 1950's) ~
We get hurt, disappointed and annoyed. What is more important do you think- the cause or the solution?
We tend to focus on the cause more than the solution and when we have been hurt, or we are disappointed or if we get annoyed, focusing on the cause leads to grief. Focusing on the cause of our hurt, disappointment or annoyance leads to deep sadness, imagined wrong, feeling of loss, sorrow, feeling troubled, anguish, heartache and distress. No? When we focus on the cause our re-action becomes more intense.
Today let's identify what's grieving us and take action. Grieving is a process. When my daughter passed on and went to be with the ancestor's I felt intense grief immediately. I knew I wasn't alone and sought out some folks who went through the same experience. It was a process.
Keep this thought in mind; " time does heal all wounds to a small extent, it is Love that heals all wounds starting right now." Seek out someone to love you when you're grieving - it's the best medicine.
papajohn
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
July 13th " Smile, smile, smile. When you can't smile anymore- smile! "
Does one drop of rain falling into the ocean make a difference in the volume of the sea?
Just as you might not think a raindrop fills the ocean a bit, your smiling at a friend or stranger does make a difference!
Smile, smile, smile. When you can't smile anymore- smile!
papajohn daily meditations
Just as you might not think a raindrop fills the ocean a bit, your smiling at a friend or stranger does make a difference!
Smile, smile, smile. When you can't smile anymore- smile!
papajohn daily meditations
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
July 12th Our challenge today is " don't be alarmed."
This is what we've been taught-
ALARM: 1. sudden fear or fright. 2. a warning of approaching danger. 3. thing that gives such a warning. 4. call to arms or action. 5.a device that makes noise to warn or awaken people.
verb- 1. fill with sudden fear. 2. warn of approaching danger.
What alarms us in modern times? What brings sudden fear or fright, a warning of danger or a call to arms? What is in our DAILY lives that fills us with sudden fear?
1. clock alarm
2. coffee maker alarm;
a. coffee is done
b. coffee pot shutting off
3. smoke alarm;
a. low battery
4. car alarms;
a. door is open
b. key left in ignition
c. lights left on
d. low fuel
e. low tire air
5. oven/stove alarm;
a. beeps when setting time
b. beeps when time is up
6. fire alarm
7. house security alarms
8. air raid alarms
REMEMBER-
ALARM: 1. sudden fear or fright. 2. a warning of approaching danger. 3. thing that gives such a warning. 4. call to arms or action. 5.a device that makes noise to warn or awaken people.
verb- 1. fill with sudden fear. 2. warn of approaching danger.
Our subconcious has been programmed with many things, one which we're talking about today is alarm.
Does our concious decipher what is an " alarm " sound and what isn't an alarm sound? Or does it react subconciously out of the learned definition and early experiences of alarm sounds?
Things in our daily lives that alarm us by their sounds, by the definition we were taught, by our earliest " alarm " experiences;
1. microwave beeps, buzzes and hums.
2. cell phones beeps when pressing number pad
3. the many, many beeps of the automobile.
4. turning on electronic products such as;
a. air conditioners
b. air purifiers
c. humidifiers
d. computers
5. checking out at the grocery store/department store - cash registers many , many beeps!
6. walk now indicator on the corner of the block to cross the street
7. elevators
To name a few.
Our challenge today is " don't be alarmed."
ALARM: 1. sudden fear or fright. 2. a warning of approaching danger. 3. thing that gives such a warning. 4. call to arms or action. 5.a device that makes noise to warn or awaken people.
verb- 1. fill with sudden fear. 2. warn of approaching danger.
What alarms us in modern times? What brings sudden fear or fright, a warning of danger or a call to arms? What is in our DAILY lives that fills us with sudden fear?
1. clock alarm
2. coffee maker alarm;
a. coffee is done
b. coffee pot shutting off
3. smoke alarm;
a. low battery
4. car alarms;
a. door is open
b. key left in ignition
c. lights left on
d. low fuel
e. low tire air
5. oven/stove alarm;
a. beeps when setting time
b. beeps when time is up
6. fire alarm
7. house security alarms
8. air raid alarms
REMEMBER-
ALARM: 1. sudden fear or fright. 2. a warning of approaching danger. 3. thing that gives such a warning. 4. call to arms or action. 5.a device that makes noise to warn or awaken people.
verb- 1. fill with sudden fear. 2. warn of approaching danger.
Our subconcious has been programmed with many things, one which we're talking about today is alarm.
Does our concious decipher what is an " alarm " sound and what isn't an alarm sound? Or does it react subconciously out of the learned definition and early experiences of alarm sounds?
Things in our daily lives that alarm us by their sounds, by the definition we were taught, by our earliest " alarm " experiences;
1. microwave beeps, buzzes and hums.
2. cell phones beeps when pressing number pad
3. the many, many beeps of the automobile.
4. turning on electronic products such as;
a. air conditioners
b. air purifiers
c. humidifiers
d. computers
5. checking out at the grocery store/department store - cash registers many , many beeps!
6. walk now indicator on the corner of the block to cross the street
7. elevators
To name a few.
Our challenge today is " don't be alarmed."
Monday, July 11, 2011
July 11th " be kind, not religious"
More often than not people gauge who is going to be in their circle of friends based on criteria that has to do with the religion they practice. There may be a laundry list of have's and have nots that determine who may or may not share life with us.
I can't pretend to think it's O.K. to " select " folks. It's not natural or respectful either to give permission to someone with the thought that having met the requirements set forth by a doctorine he or she may be an
associate, comrade, fellow, mate, ally, colleague, confederate, friend, partner, chum, companion, consort, helpmate, or peer.
What happened to the NATURAL process of liking someone, then loving someone?
Is it necessary to hold a " mental court hearing " to access the clothing, the home, the income, religious beliefs, the education etc. of a person in order to proceed with friendship? Could you believe this is fair my friend?
Take for instance Jesus. Jesus didn't teach Christianity- humans do that. Jesus taught 2 basic laws;
1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and soul.
2. Love your neighbor as yourself.
If I don't subscribe to Islam that doesn't mean I am an INFIDEL either. I may find comfort and prosperity practicing Native American Spirituality so please don't exlcude me because my blood isn't the same as yours.
What is so hard about being kind with no judgement or preconceived notion?
Today our challenge is to be kind, not religious, to be helpful not hurtful, to be loving not hating.
I can't pretend to think it's O.K. to " select " folks. It's not natural or respectful either to give permission to someone with the thought that having met the requirements set forth by a doctorine he or she may be an
associate, comrade, fellow, mate, ally, colleague, confederate, friend, partner, chum, companion, consort, helpmate, or peer.
What happened to the NATURAL process of liking someone, then loving someone?
Is it necessary to hold a " mental court hearing " to access the clothing, the home, the income, religious beliefs, the education etc. of a person in order to proceed with friendship? Could you believe this is fair my friend?
Take for instance Jesus. Jesus didn't teach Christianity- humans do that. Jesus taught 2 basic laws;
1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and soul.
2. Love your neighbor as yourself.
If I don't subscribe to Islam that doesn't mean I am an INFIDEL either. I may find comfort and prosperity practicing Native American Spirituality so please don't exlcude me because my blood isn't the same as yours.
What is so hard about being kind with no judgement or preconceived notion?
Today our challenge is to be kind, not religious, to be helpful not hurtful, to be loving not hating.
“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness” spoke an Eastern holy man the Dalai Lama.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
July 10th "My heart and your heart beat together, always. May the beat be joyous, always."
How far and for how long do we walk with a person?
Do we walk until our feet hurt? Do we walk until we think it's time to go home? Do we walk and then stop when we feel we've done our share? Maybe you're even too proud to walk beside someone and so you just " instruct " them about the way?
When I look around and listen to what other people are saying I wonder why they just don't get rid of the hurt once and for all that they continue to carry day after day. And that hurt may just be as easy as forgiving someone who wronged them. Maybe they've forgiven others but still cannot forgive themselves? Oh, such a terrible burden to bear.
My brother Dominick just said the other day " words are powerful " AND he's right. Words also reveal something about you, and me and what's going on inside us and how we feel about certain things. Often times we feel like we're good at hiding something but we're not! Most of us can't keep quiet and most of us speak before we think instead of thinking before we speak.
There's something greater than all of us- out there. But this power isn't just OUT THERE, it dwells inside us.
The power dwells inside us but we don't feed it. We might feed it but we're feeding it poison!
Were you ever told " listen to your heart? " Well, then do you? What is your heart saying? Is it good? Is it bad? Is it happy? Is it sad?
Our hearts have feelings - ever have a broken heart?
My heart and your heart beat together, always. May the beat be joyous, always.
So how far and for how long do we walk with a person? While the heart still beats we can walk.
Do we walk until our feet hurt? Do we walk until we think it's time to go home? Do we walk and then stop when we feel we've done our share? Maybe you're even too proud to walk beside someone and so you just " instruct " them about the way?
When I look around and listen to what other people are saying I wonder why they just don't get rid of the hurt once and for all that they continue to carry day after day. And that hurt may just be as easy as forgiving someone who wronged them. Maybe they've forgiven others but still cannot forgive themselves? Oh, such a terrible burden to bear.
My brother Dominick just said the other day " words are powerful " AND he's right. Words also reveal something about you, and me and what's going on inside us and how we feel about certain things. Often times we feel like we're good at hiding something but we're not! Most of us can't keep quiet and most of us speak before we think instead of thinking before we speak.
There's something greater than all of us- out there. But this power isn't just OUT THERE, it dwells inside us.
The power dwells inside us but we don't feed it. We might feed it but we're feeding it poison!
Were you ever told " listen to your heart? " Well, then do you? What is your heart saying? Is it good? Is it bad? Is it happy? Is it sad?
Our hearts have feelings - ever have a broken heart?
My heart and your heart beat together, always. May the beat be joyous, always.
So how far and for how long do we walk with a person? While the heart still beats we can walk.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
July 9th " Does God really help those who help themselves? "
Today let's be aware of what is going on around us and give to someone who needs it.
Today clean out that closet, the attic or garage and donate those things you never or hardly use.
Today, buy that kid at the store the little toy he wants that you know in your heart his Mom can't afford.
Today ask a neighbor " How is it going ? "
Today forget about yourself.
Today clean out that closet, the attic or garage and donate those things you never or hardly use.
Today, buy that kid at the store the little toy he wants that you know in your heart his Mom can't afford.
Today ask a neighbor " How is it going ? "
Today forget about yourself.
Friday, July 8, 2011
July 8th " excuse me "
Making excuses and excusing oneself are two different things. One has honesty at its core and the other is deceptive. One is real and one is pretend.
I value my time and so I should value and respect the time of others, often when I'm thinking only of myself do I get caught up in the world revolving around me syndrome. Your feelings don't get much consideration.
But when someone slights me I act as if the most terrible act was perpetrated upon me and I might even play the victim. There's no value in this behavior and there's no excuse for it.
When I take a few minutes each morning and " pause " to reflect upon the day ahead I have a better chance of not stumbling throughout the day and better yet, not falling flat on my face for lack of balance.
When I know ahead of time what it is I need to do I have a much better chance to be sure of myself and I'm less fearful. It is fear that excuses grow from. Fear births dishonesty and I pretend to be someone I'm not.
When I ask you to "excuse me" what I'm really saying is " pardon me, I made an error and I ask forgiveness" - that's pretty straight forward, simple and allows us to move on quickly with no regrets.
I value my time and so I should value and respect the time of others, often when I'm thinking only of myself do I get caught up in the world revolving around me syndrome. Your feelings don't get much consideration.
But when someone slights me I act as if the most terrible act was perpetrated upon me and I might even play the victim. There's no value in this behavior and there's no excuse for it.
When I take a few minutes each morning and " pause " to reflect upon the day ahead I have a better chance of not stumbling throughout the day and better yet, not falling flat on my face for lack of balance.
When I know ahead of time what it is I need to do I have a much better chance to be sure of myself and I'm less fearful. It is fear that excuses grow from. Fear births dishonesty and I pretend to be someone I'm not.
When I ask you to "excuse me" what I'm really saying is " pardon me, I made an error and I ask forgiveness" - that's pretty straight forward, simple and allows us to move on quickly with no regrets.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
July 7th " This was more than a kind act, this was love. "
I remember as a child my dear Grandmother washing my hands in the bathroom sink. It wasn't like the fiberglass sinks of our day with fancy designs melted into it all square with a wood cabinet to hold it.
It was a huge cast iron sink- white, the pipes ran down the length of the wall to be seen as was the drain and it had spigots, two of them. Cold water from the right, hot left and water flowed from these spigots with smooth power. The drain was the size of a half dollar.
Grandmothers hands had seen their years, wrinkled, age spots and twisted some with arthritis but she never lost her touch.
She dipped her hands into the water shaking off the excess and then she applied soap rubbing her hands together over and under. Then I would dip my hands in the great pool of water that was the sink, warm soothing water.
Then gently would her hands and fingers intertwine with mine. I would look up at her face as the rubbing ritual of washing took place and she would smile, usually no words were said. She would reach for a towel and lightly rub my hands and fingers careful to get dry in between the fingers. She folded the towel in her special way and I, yes I would pull the stopper from the sink, "off you go" she'd say as the last gurgle made it's way up the sink drain.
This was more than a kind act, this was love.
Done lovingly. Always lovingly.
It was a huge cast iron sink- white, the pipes ran down the length of the wall to be seen as was the drain and it had spigots, two of them. Cold water from the right, hot left and water flowed from these spigots with smooth power. The drain was the size of a half dollar.
Grandmothers hands had seen their years, wrinkled, age spots and twisted some with arthritis but she never lost her touch.
She dipped her hands into the water shaking off the excess and then she applied soap rubbing her hands together over and under. Then I would dip my hands in the great pool of water that was the sink, warm soothing water.
Then gently would her hands and fingers intertwine with mine. I would look up at her face as the rubbing ritual of washing took place and she would smile, usually no words were said. She would reach for a towel and lightly rub my hands and fingers careful to get dry in between the fingers. She folded the towel in her special way and I, yes I would pull the stopper from the sink, "off you go" she'd say as the last gurgle made it's way up the sink drain.
This was more than a kind act, this was love.
Done lovingly. Always lovingly.
July 6th " it's just a phase you're going through "
Going through a divorce? Fighting a speeding ticket? Custody battle? Getting fired from your job?
All we might be able to do is what? Fight? Lie? Cheat?
Perhaps the best thing we can do is admit defeat when we're truly defeated. Accept things as they are in Truth!
The only thing required to move on from this point is to change our attitude and accept this PHASE and say to yourself; " this phase of my life will soon be over." It's a phase you're going through.
Then we'll start a new phase in our lives.
phase (f
z)
All we might be able to do is what? Fight? Lie? Cheat?
Perhaps the best thing we can do is admit defeat when we're truly defeated. Accept things as they are in Truth!
The only thing required to move on from this point is to change our attitude and accept this PHASE and say to yourself; " this phase of my life will soon be over." It's a phase you're going through.
Then we'll start a new phase in our lives.
phase (f
z) n.
1. A distinct stage of development.
2. A temporary manner, attitude, or pattern of behavior: just a passing phase.
3. An aspect; a part: every phase of the operation.
July 5th meditation " Remember this, a smile is just a memory away."
I said to my teacher, " I feel so good, I don't ever want to lose this feeling." My teacher replied. " you don't have to! "
Yesterday while walking around the wooded lake I saw a bald Eagle perched high in a pine tree. I remember how I felt, how seeing the Eagle made me feel. I'll never forget that feeling and you know what- I don't have to.
Remember this, a smile is just a memory away.
Yesterday while walking around the wooded lake I saw a bald Eagle perched high in a pine tree. I remember how I felt, how seeing the Eagle made me feel. I'll never forget that feeling and you know what- I don't have to.
Remember this, a smile is just a memory away.
Monday, July 4, 2011
July 4th " Directing and producing thoughts which are good and healthy lead to sequels! "
We can't endure for long, emotionally that is, ignoring a pressing issue.
What to do then? Meet the challenge.
We defeat ourselves when we KEEP thinking about how the problem reared itself and unfolded and how that upset us in the first place! We focus on the people, places and things enveloped with the current dilemma and we get emotional over that.
Instead, we could be looking at it positively and envisioning ourselves solving it.
Stop replaying the negative in your mind.
In our thoughts we may produce and direct a positive outcome in place of the negative " matinee " that keeps replaying and which we become addicted to attend each showing! This is a time when its o.k. to be the director and producer - of thoughts which are good and healthy that is.
Directing and producing thoughts which are good and healthy lead to sequels!
What to do then? Meet the challenge.
We defeat ourselves when we KEEP thinking about how the problem reared itself and unfolded and how that upset us in the first place! We focus on the people, places and things enveloped with the current dilemma and we get emotional over that.
Instead, we could be looking at it positively and envisioning ourselves solving it.
Stop replaying the negative in your mind.
In our thoughts we may produce and direct a positive outcome in place of the negative " matinee " that keeps replaying and which we become addicted to attend each showing! This is a time when its o.k. to be the director and producer - of thoughts which are good and healthy that is.
Directing and producing thoughts which are good and healthy lead to sequels!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
July 3rd daily meditation " fleeing the scene is not an option. "
I can't predict how my day will unfold. I can predict the day about as much as I can predict which foot takes the first step each morning, left or right?
It doesn't matter what the day holds for us, we can embrace it, fear it or prepare for it.
When I prepare for the day I allow myself to feel I have the tools to meet any challenge that comes down the pike, a Higher Power, prayer, mediation but especially my friends.
I'm not going to run away any more, I can take much needed vacations, take a time out and relax or slow down but fleeing the scene isn't an option.
Help is a prayer or a phone call away!
It doesn't matter what the day holds for us, we can embrace it, fear it or prepare for it.
When I prepare for the day I allow myself to feel I have the tools to meet any challenge that comes down the pike, a Higher Power, prayer, mediation but especially my friends.
I'm not going to run away any more, I can take much needed vacations, take a time out and relax or slow down but fleeing the scene isn't an option.
Help is a prayer or a phone call away!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
July 1st meditation for the day " today I am free "
July 1st meditation
-today we have another chance to continue yesterday's commitment. When I see how much more I did compared to other days I am empowered and encouraged to continue the march. I am grateful especially for my friends who love me when I feel unlovable and who encourage me when I feel desperate. Today I am free.
July 2nd meditation for the day " be thankful for the light "
July 2nd meditation
-when we opened our eyes this morning we saw light. This is THE invitation for us to join the rest of the world. Sing, dance, tell a story and give hugs. Whatever you do today remember to be thankful for the light.
June 30th meditation for the day " walk today as if the day matters "
June 30th meditation
-walk today as if the day matters because it does. You have been chosen to achieve things today you thought were impossible yesterday. Go now, walk in strength and be at peace.
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