Oneness

There is only One Life, One Light, One Cause, One Source, One Supply, One Love, One Mind, One Truth, One Peace, One Joy, One Substance, One Activity, One Energy, One Presence, One Principle, One Law, One Flow, and One God. How do we live when we no longer recognize two?

Do Not Worry

"Do Not Worry." When I am feeling stressed or find myself worrying about money, my job, my health, my children or just about anything, I open my bible and read these words. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body." And I take a deep breath and continue, "And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?" Another deep breath and I am reminded of the birds that do not gather into barns and yet a loving, compassionate God supplies all they need. Another deep breath and I am reminded to "Seek the kingdom of God first and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well." This is enough to calm me down, to center me so that I can turn it back over to God. This is enough to remind me to seek God within me and leave the rest to God. I am at peace today because I hear Jesus' sweet voice saying,"Do no worry my child."

A beautiful day

What a beautiful day to be alive. This is the day God has made. I know it may not look and feel this way if you watch the news or listen to people talk about the economy. But this is God's day and we are called to "rejoice and be glad." We are called to not look in the world to see the miracles, but to look within ourselves. We are called to exercise our faith in the unseen, and in the promise that God will never leave us. We are called to remember the Truth of who we are. The Truth is that this is a positively beautiful day and I rejoice and am glad to be alive and aware.

Becoming unplugged

I was in Maryland on business for a few days this week. It was great because I was not around my computer and could not check emails or even visit Facebook. I was in training and coaching sessions so I was not even on my cell phone much. I have few gadgets compared to some folks, but I do notice how dependent I am becoming on them as a form of communication and to keep connected. I just woke up this morning with a feeling that I wanted to periodically unplug for a little while. How many of us turn on our computers first thing in the morning, even before our quiet time? How many of us never leave home without our cell phone, iPod or BlackBerry or cannot close out the day without checking the Internet? Technology is such a wonderful thing and I totally appreciate it. But I am thinking of fasting from all of the technology in my life from time to time and just connect with the earth a little more. Imagine taking a walk and not talking on the phone. Just a thought. I will let you know how successful I am.

My body

My body is this amazing machine. It has been designed and created by God with pure and absolute perfection. This morning I heard Spirit reminding me to take care of my body. I was told to listen more to what is happening in my body. God has designed our bodies to renew and restore themselves. I won't accept that I have to be sick and that my body will deteriorate as I age. I will listen to my body and take the time to ask how I can support it more. Today I will pay attention to what I put into my body. If I have pain, I will speak to the pain. I will love and care for my body in a new way today.

The Banquet

I am reminded of the parable where a wonderful banquet was prepared and those invited were too busy to attend. Have I been so busy and caught up in the world, that I missed the banquet God prepared just for me? Just something I am asking myself as I start my day. Today, I don't want to miss that banquet. Today, I will accept the invitation and enjoy every experience, every encounter, and every moment. Today, I accept the invitation and sit at the banquet with God and with you. Today, I am not too busy.

Spiritual Food

• It's all good. It's all God.
• I am whole, perfect, and complete.
• There is one life, that life is God's life, that life is perfect, that life is my life now.
• I am a perfect expression of God.
• I am the beloved of God.
• All that God has is mine.
• I surrender all to God today.
• I am awake, I am aware, and I am now in the Divine flow.
• I am as God created me - a pure and perfect vessel.
• I am Divinely supported and guided today.
• I am Divine intelligence and wisdom.
• I am peace.
• I am love.
• This is the only moment I have.

I say these slowly throughout my day and they help to feed my soul. What feeds your soul throughout the day?

Don't panic

I hear the words "don't panic" from Spirit each morning when I wake up. I hear these words because the world seems to be in a state of panic these days. Fear, doubt, and uncertainty are everywhere and in everything. So many people seem to have entered into a "collective agreement" that these are difficult times. I hear Spirit reminding me to "Be still and know that I am God." I hear Spirit reminding me that there are no challenges too difficult for me. I hear Spirit reminding me "to walk by faith and not by sight." I am not suggesting that we don't have challenges; but I am suggesting that we not become overwhelmed by them. When we give in to panic, we forget about the power of God within us to move any mountain in our lives. I am so fortunate to hear these words "don't panic" each day from Spirit. Spirit is saying these same words to you as well. Are you listening?

Release and let go

How many times have we reminded ourselves to let go and let God? How many times have we heard others say these words? What does it really mean to release and let go? This morning I saw that this is a process. I can release something but still hang on to it in my consciousness. I can let go of something and still not give it over to God. I can give it over to God but still not make room for God to appear in my life and as my life. Today, I want to complete the entire process; I want to make sure that I have taken that final step and made room for God. I no longer want to limit the unlimited. Today, this moment, I am letting God "appear as every visible form and experience that I could possibly desire."

Listening for my judgements

In those moments of higher consciousness, I find myself listening for my judgements of others. I am really working on noticing when I put my brothers and sisters in "buckets". Once you are in my bucket, I think I know all about you. I believe I know your thoughts and experiences, so then I can judge your behavior and actions. I don't want to do this anymore. I don't want anyone to do this to me. Who can really know what another has experienced in his or her life? So, I find myself listening to my judgements of others very carefully now. I find myself really trying to empty out all the "buckets" I have created. Now, I just want to listen for who you really are without all my stuff hiding your beauty and divinity. What would the world be like if we could all listen a little more to our judgements of others?

Return to Love

In one of my readings during my quiet time, I came upon the words, "Return to love, what would love have me do?" The words were suggested as a mantra when we need to calm ourselves from those dark nights of the soul. You know those times when you feel confused, lonely, sad, and separated from others and even God. A thought of returning to love is certainly not the first thought that comes to mind in those moments of despair. What has worked for you as you moved through those periods of your life? What did you return to or create to reach the "Light" again?

I only have this day

If I am totally honest, I wish there was a way I could guarantee that I would have tomorrow. If I am totally honest, if there was a way to buy tomorrow, I might try to do just that. To ensure that I would be around to see and experience all the wonderful things in my life. But I could hear Spirit this morning reminding me to focus on this day, reminding me that this is all I have. This day is my only day, this day, right here in front of me, is all that there is. Tomorrow is not mine for certain, but I do have this day - now, what am I going to do with it to make it the greatest day of my life?

Moment by Moment

It still amazes me how much control I do have over my thoughts and attitude about everything. I so want to give this away to others and blame them for what I am feeling, but unfortunately now I know too much, and have to suck it up and own what I am feeling and keep my power. I mean this is like a moment to moment thing. It does have its challenges but wow, it is awesome to be in charge of my own life, my own day. Yes, moment by moment I get to choose how I see people, how I see the world, and most importantly, how I see me. Moment by moment I get to choose joy or misery. What are you choosing today?

Eating the elephant slowly

I heard Spirit's voice, as I often do in the early morning, just before I arise for my quiet time with God. I heard Spirit say "to do just one thing each day for the business. Just do one thing to move your goals forward." It reminded me of how I will take a book and commit to just read 10 pages a day, and before I know it, I am done. The other benefit is that I enjoy the book more, I take it in, digest it and it becomes a part of my consciousness. Yes, eating the elephant, or whatever is in front of us slowly and one bite at a time has its benefits. Writing this blog is one promise I kept for myself today. Is there anything in your life that you need to slow down and start enjoying?

What does "restoration" - "to restore" mean to you?

For me, to restore means to take the broken pieces of our lives and put them together again. To put them together again in a perfect pattern, not perfect like the world thinks of it, but perfect in a divine way, perfect in that the brokenness adds to the beauty and wonder of our lives. To restore is to make new. To bring new life to something that was once barren and lost and incomplete.