Divine Purpose

A very dear friend of mine told me of an author who suggested that we "live our vocation as a vacation." This concept fit perfectly with commandment number seven, so I thought I would share that today.


7. Find and live your passion and purpose

• We have totally given “work” a bad name. It was never intended for work to be hard and laborious.
• Your purpose should be fun and exciting.
• It is a gift you give to the world.
• You know it is your purpose, if you would do it even if you did not get paid.
• There is something inside of each of us that will give us this joy and bring passion to our lives.

Asking for help

Throughout this weekend, the need and importance of asking for help kept showing up in my life; so I thought I would share commandment number nine this morning.

9. Ask for help

• Stop being the “Lone Ranger”, ask for help – it really is out there.
• Trust the universe to provide help, but you have to be open to it and stop being the martyr.
• No one remembers a martyr. Everyone just sits around wondering why you never took them up on their offer to help you.
• You also have to give up everything being done your way – our way is not the only way.
• Look to the universe and nature as a wonderful reminder of its interdependence.

Forgiveness

My morning reading spoke of forgiveness, so I thought I would share commandment number four today. I will reflect on this principle throughout my day.

4. Forgive, forgive and then forgive some more

People do the best they can do with what they have.
You do the best you can do with what you have.
People who hurt one another are not in their “right mind.”
I read that if you do not forgive, it is as if you drink a bottle of poison and expect the other person to die. Not forgiving another hurts you and prevents you from moving on.

Ten Commandments

I have been working with a group of women at our local community college and shared some of my thoughts and insights with them in my version of the ten commandments. I thought I would periodically share them in my blog. Here is commandment number three which talks about the importance of guarding our thoughts.

3. Guard your thoughts

• Thoughts are things. “All thought is law and all law is mind in action.”
• “What I look upon is my state of mind reflected outward.”
• Your thoughts create. Be careful what you speak, you are creating.
• Anything after the words, “I am”, you create – I am poor, I am sick, I am weak, I am tired, I am depressed, I am fearful. You are creating.
• Try – I am whole, perfect, and complete. I am abundant, I am beautiful, I am powerful, I am successful, I am brilliant, I am joyful, and I am happy.

Deepening my connection with God

I am looking for ways today to deepen my connection with my Source. No matter how much I have achieved at this point, I know that there is more I can do. I can feel the Divine pulling me even deeper into the wonder of our relationship. It is asking me to do more, to be more, to love more, and to forgive again and again. I am looking for ways today to express more of what I am feeling and have gained because of my relationship with the Divine. I will notice the beauty and miracles of the earth. I will notice and appreciate everything today. I will not take anything or anyone for granted. I will see God in everything. I will acknowledge God in every way I can, and I will give thanks for another day of life. I will spend just a little more time in prayer and silence today. I invite you to also look at ways that you can deepen your connection to your God.

Standing in my Truth

I love the reminders that I get in the early morning hours with God. It is that sweet, soft voice that speaks to us if we listen. Today it said, "Stand in your truth my child." So, I am standing in my truth today and knowing that all is perfect and in divine order. I am standing in my truth today and am acknowledging God in all things and in all ways. I was so excited to hear these words and wanted to share them as I align with you as you stand in your truth today.

My brother and sister

When we fall asleep and live only in the world, the world can often have us feeling unsafe, insecure, afraid, and not trusting one another. God will not have any of this foolishness. I love you and see you as myself. I love you and feel safe around you. I love you. You are my brother and sister. I love you as I love myself. I feel safe and secure today and will not cross the street when you walk near me. I will not change my seat when you sit next to me. I will really listen to you when you talk to me. Today, I will look for ways to demonstrate my love and appreciation of our connection, because you are my brother and sister.

Spring Cleaning

Clutter in our life is often a mirror of the clutter in our mind. Clutter has energy and can certainly drain and deplete us. Spring is such a wonderful time to clear away this clutter in both places. A good place to start is certainly in our mind. Just like we go through our houses and remove the excess and the things no longer needed, we can examine our mind and remove those thoughts that no longer serve or empower us. Yes, spring is a wonderful time to do this important work. The amazing thing is that when our mind has less clutter, so will our environment. Somehow we don’t seem to need as much "stuff" in our lives when our mind is clear and focused on what we really want and need. Have fun with your spring cleaning. You will feel peaceful and renewed in your new environment.

I can see clearly now!

I remember a song when I was young with the lyrics, “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.” I woke up this morning feeling like I too could see clearly now, because not only is the rain gone, but my“illusions" are gone as well.” The illusions of death, sickness, disease, lack, fear, separation, and hate. I can see clearly now because I have dismantled the brick wall that I had built around me with the thoughts and ideas of the world. Brick by brick they are coming down as I turn to God in the silence each morning. I can see clearly now and all I see is the beauty and wonder of this world. I see eternal life, perfect health, abundance, love and unity. I can see clearly now; I hope you can too.

God is Enough

I have been carrying these words "God is Enough" in my head for a few days now. I heard them last Saturday morning doing my quiet time. They were so clear, so beautiful, and so real that I found myself crying. I have been trying to find the right words to explain the circumstances that brought these words to my spirit. The more I wanted to explain, the more I realized that further words were not necessary. Some experiences are beyond our capacity to wrap words around them. This is one time for me. All I want to share is that I have reached a point in my life where "God is Enough" in ALL circumstances and in ALL conditions. I just could not keep this to myself. Have an amazing day.