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On my recent trip to Denver, we had an overflow event at
the "Free Pot Luck Dinner." It was interesting to
see how many first time participants we had - even more
than we had the last time. Next time we will move
to a larger venue, and hope to see still more new people
there. Thank you to all that were with us, and
helped to make this a memorable event. I am happy
to be able to do this, it is my way of giving back to
others. It is how I pay it forward! Have you
done that lately?
'Paying it forward' was one of the things I talked about
in Denver. I suggested that we each start keeping
a gratitude journal and list five things, daily, that we
are grateful for. Some in the group thought they
would have difficulty in doing this, until they started
thinking through their day. It is a wonderful way
to stay focused on positive things, instead of the
difficult things we are dealing with daily.
Once you have started your 'gratitude journal' it is
also important that you find a way, once a month, to pay
it forward. Find something to do for someone that
needs a 'hand up.' When you have done this, be
sure to write it in your journal as a reminder of how
you helped someone else.
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KNOWING YOU CAN CHANGE
WHERE YOU ARE:
Everything in our life is about ‘choice.’ This means we can choose
to change where we are at any given time. This is the most
liberating thing I can tell you! You are always in control of
your own space; you always have a choice in how you respond to any
situation. There are many people that have had horrific things
happen to them only to turn that pain into the catalyst for their
highest and best good. Again, all they had to do was make a choice
of what they wanted the end result to be.
I
understand that each of us will bring about change in our lives at
exactly the moment that is right for us. Just knowing that you are
the one in the driver’s seat gives you all the power you will ever
need. Change comes quickly for some and for others it takes years.
As you walk through this life you are never alone. Whatever length
of time you require will be just right, and you will succeed when
you are ready.
In all of my years of working with people I have observed a most
interesting thing: “When the student is ready the teacher will
appear.” Whatever it is that you are working on, something or
someone will cross your path at just the right moment to take you to
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THE CHILDREN OF
TODAY
The
children of today are the reincarnation of each of us who have been
making this journey for eons of time. Each ‘little one’ has walked
countless other paths and has come, once again, to walk among us and
continue their journey of life. Each soul will have an individual
agenda and yet will be part of a greater
 calling,
one that affects our home planet, the universe, the vastness beyond
what the Hubble can see, and even things we do not understand.
Another way to say this; with each new birth comes a seasoned
traveler with a specific agenda and participation in a greater
work. We may all look different, but in truth, we are all the same.
Perhaps we should be celebrating our similarities, instead of
emphasizing our differences.
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If you have made a decision to make
significant changes in your life, you have my respect and admiration. This
decision surely did not come about easily. In fact, you probably feel anxious
about the days ahead and you may even be moving back into some old thinking
while you make plans for a brighter future. The worse thing you can do at this
stage of your growth is to create unrealistic expectations for yourself. Don’t
set goals that are so far out that you may not be able to reach them. Take baby
steps, set simple goals, take this one day at a time. While you are doing your
work, do a lot of writing. Keep your thoughts in a journal so you will be able
to look back and see how far you have come.
For some of you, making it through
one day without the cloud of pain hanging over your head will be the
accomplishment of a lifetime. Be willing to let go of the pain. I have learned
that one of the fears a person faces during these changes is the fear of what
they put back in the empty place.
If you are willing to let go of pain
and the ultimate control it has over your life, you may fear the change only
because you understand the pain and how to ‘handle’ it. A wise friend told me
once…”When I let go of the pain, what do I put back in it’s place?” I
understand this part of your fear and can simply tell you that in order for the
better feelings to come into your life, you have to make room for them. You
have to be willing to create space by letting go of your painful issues
Sometimes the healing process will open a greater area of pain than you knew was
there. Don’t be afraid of this, but just keep an open mind if you start
discovering other things.
When you feel comfortable using ‘permission
statements’ as part of your work, this helps speed up the process and
sometimes allows you to skip part of the journey. Let me explain this a little
differently… You don’t have to remember each and every pain of your life in
order to set yourself free. If it is a major issue and requires your full
attention, it won’t go away until you deal with it. If, on the other hand, you
have other issues that came about and just stacked on top of this, they will
probably diminish when you face the big issue. Again, keep journaling.
When you wonder what will fill the
emptiness of the pain you are releasing, just keep your mind focused on the most
incredible ‘you’ that you are capable of imagining. Not everyone looking back
into their life will be dealing with painful issues. For some this will be an
enhancement of their own understanding. Whatever your path is, may each of you
be blessed in an extraordinary way. May your journey be filled with more light,
love and understanding that your soul requires.
You are a magnificent ‘being’ and a
part of ‘all that is.’ Pursue your journey in whatever approach seems most
appropriate for you and remember that you are never alone. There is always
someone, in ‘spirit’ around you that cares deeply for you. But then that is
another story…
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There are no barriers in your life, only perceptions.
Wow! What a great way to look at life. Think you could
look at your life differently?
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SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER:
It is not enough to stop saying negative things about
your life; you must express, and honor, the positive
things that are in your life. Sounds like a
gratitude journal to me!
You are not accountable for what you don't know. Once
you know, you will have a high degree of accountability.
Get involved, make changes.
How long does it take to release your pain, and to get
better? A good question, don't you think... |
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Forgiveness does not come easy for many of
us, sometimes it is the last thing we do before we die.
Remember this – AS LONG AS YOU DON’T
FORGIVE, ‘THEY’ STILL HAVE CONTROL OF YOU! To forgive is not to condone
the action, it is merely the act of cutting the cord that holds you, and your
perpetrator, together. They will forever be accountable for the things
they do that hurt, and harm, another person. |
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