If you could actually stand in someone else's shoes, to hear what they hear, see what they see, and feel what they feel, you would honestly wonder what planet they live on, and be totally blown away by how different their "reality" is from yours.
You'd also never, in a million years, be quick to judge again.
Just sayin'

What if, all that you had to look forward to were the things that are free, like sunrises, wagging tails, holding hands, and your imagination. Would it all be worth it?
Probably.
What if you could trade-in some of your free stuff for fabulous wealth, fulfilling work, gorgeous looks, or anything else that your heart desired?
Would it all be worth it?
Does a bear sleep in the woods? Is the Pope Catholic? Would you like syrup with your French Toast?
Visualize. Before the price goes up.

Purpose brings joy

"Our purpose is hidden in our joy, our inspiration, our excitement. As we act on what shows up in our life our purpose shows up." -- James King

We are not just physical and emotional beings but rather multi-faceted and multi-dimensional spiritual beings having a human experience. Our joyful purpose is truly activated when we realize who we are and why we are here and act upon that realization.

Perception defines our reality

"The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend." -- Henri Bergson

Our entire universe is energy -- vibrating waves of pure potential. The electromagnetic vibrations of our consciousness interact with the energetic potential that exists everywhere as the life force to ‘collapse’ the waves and create matter. So the patterns of our minds create the form of our world. By simply observing a form, we influence it. We in turn are influenced by others. This challenges us to be more aware of the quality of our being and the vibrations we transmit.

"There is no reality in the absence of observation." -- The Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

The human eye has an inherent defect — it sees. It looks for things that are real, tangible, and easy to comprehend. And if it can't be seen and explained, it's ignored and forgotten. Yet when you change the way you look at things, and open up your mind to new, unexplored ideas, you open yourself up to a new world of possibilities.

The Best Day of My Life

The Best Day of My Life
~Jack Ensign Addingtion
Irrespective of conditions or circumstances, this is the best day of my life!
I release all the yesterdays and I have no anxiety for the tomorrows.
Today I quietly go into the closet of my mind and shut the door and there I commune with my Father who is heaven within me. In this quiet place I feel his Love surrounding me, permeating me.
I let the love that fills my heart go out to each person I meet today. Just as God loves all of us, so do I love all my brothers and sisters.
I love this day. I eat the right foods. I think the right thoughts. I live the right life.
Right action is taking place in all that I do. I am in the right place, doing the right things at the right time.
I see storm clouds gather. I hear the cry of multitudes. Enemies may gather against me but nothing comes nigh unto me. I am sustained, protected and guided in all that I do.
I let the Spirit of Truth within me teach me what to say. I let the joy of the Lord be my strength. My eyes are opened wide to the wonder of God’s beautiful life. I marvel at the way God works miracles beyond all comprehension. This is the best day of my life!
Thank you Father. And so it is.

The Best Day of My Life
~Laredo’s version
Irrespective of conditions or circumstances, this is the best day of my life!
I release all the yesterdays and I have no anxiety for the tomorrows. Today I quietly go into the closet of my mind and shut the door and there I commune with God who is heaven within me.
In this quiet place I feel Divine Love surrounding me, permeating me.
I let the love that fills my heart go out to each person I meet today. Just as God loves all of us, so do I love all my brothers and sisters. I love this day. I eat the right foods. I think the right thoughts. I live the right life. Right action is taking place in all that I do. I am in the right place, doing the right things at the right time, rightly compensated for my activities.
I see storm clouds gather. I hear the cry of multitudes. Enemies may gather against me but nothing comes nigh unto me. I am sustained, protected and guided in all that I do.
I let the Spirit of Truth within me teach me what to say. I let the joy of God be my strength. My eyes are opened wide to the wonder of God’s beautiful life. I marvel at the way God works miracles beyond all comprehension. This is the best day of my life!
Thank you loving Creator. And so it is.


I find Laredo’s version of this empowering text more suitable to me and decided to post both for your comparison . Please feel free to give me your input with a comment.
Thank You
Alice

I statements reveal your consciousness

I acquired these I statements from a great journaling group, completing and reviewing them will give you some real insight into your consciousness.

Go for it and see what they reveal.

I am:_______________________
I want:______________________
I wish: ______________________
I miss: ______________________
I fear: ______________________
I hear:______________________
I wonder:____________________
I regret:_____________________
I am not:____________________
I dance:_____________________
I sing:______________________
I cry:_______________________
I am not often:________________
I make with my hands:__________
I write:_____________________
I confuse:___________________
I need:_____________________
I should:____________________
I start:_____________________
I finish:_____________________

Flowing with Life's Rhythms

by Lynn Morrell


Could striving for life balance be reaching for an ideal which is an illusion? What I mean by life balance is having the various aspects that make up our lives, flowing smoothly and easily. What about when new experiences come into our lives that create uneasiness and chaos, invited or uninvited? During these times do we still need to be striving for balance? If so, then during this time of reaching we are no longer being present to what is happening in the now...we are trying to BE something else. It almost seems as though this striving is a form of resistance to what is, which could intensify the feelings of unsteadiness and chaos. Some years back, I was a single mom working part time. My youngest son became extremely ill. My life became way out of balance. I could hardly keep up with what needed to be done. There was an internal sense that I was not "doing it right." So I went to a book store and picked up a book on life balance. As I read through the book the words felt like a slap in the face. What I needed was a hug!!! Life balance started looking like something people who had their act together could have--not me because obviously I didn't have my act together. But in truth my life was in a new rhythm. I had to find the new heart beat--the new pulse! I had to become fully present to what was happening rather than striving to have things different. Some moments felt balanced others felt like I was falling off a cliff. I eased up on my judgment of how my life was "supposed to be." Some years later my son's health returned and life moved into new possibilities--there was a new rhythm. So, maybe our lives are more about being present to the ebb and flow--the ever changing seasons. Maybe when we are 90 years old and we are looking back on our lives from the broader perspective we will see a balance--a balance in all of the uneasiness and chaos--a balance in all of the ebb and flow. We will see years that we raised children, years that we took care of ill loved ones, years that we played, years that we focused on careers, years that we were in relationships, and years that we were not and we will see the balance was there the whole time--we just did not have the broader view. I give you permission to be fully present with where your life is now. There is no balance that you need to strive to have--because it is natural to who you are. It is already there--it just might be challenging to see it in the details! So, enjoy flowing in and out of the ever-changing rhythms of life.
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Journal Explore & Know

Journal and explore your awareness through your writing and know. The answers you seek the direction you want, and the power to be whoever you want to be is existing within you. Your dreams are not yours by mere whim. They've been meticulously matched to the gifts you're now developing. Designed to lure you within, where your true power lies, and then out into the world, beyond imagined limitations and fears. Trust yourself. Listen to your heart. You have the right stuff, you know what to.

I Am The New Year

Life, I am the new year.

I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.

I am your next chance at the art of living.

I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months.

All that you sought and didn't find is hidden in me,waiting for you to search it out with more determination.

All the good that you tried forand didn't achieveis mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.

All that you dreamed but didn't dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have -these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose.

I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said,'behold, I make all things new.

'I am the new year.

Author Unknown

New Year 2009

I was about to wish that your every dream for 2009 come true. That you find yourself surrounded by friends, laughter, and good times. I almost wished that your every cup runneth over financially, romantically, spiritually, and creatively. That good health be your faithful companion, peace your guarded ally, and love your perpetual guide. When suddenly, it dawned on me that as an infinite, powerful, fun-loving gladiator of the Universe, with eternity before you and the power of your thoughts to help shape it... it's you, who will be granting wishes this year.