Life Discernment by Journaling

2009-08-17T07:37:00.001-06:00

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'

2009-07-02T20:19:00.001-06:00

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

2009-05-10T11:54:00.002-06:00

"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

2009-04-20T20:56:00.001-06:00

"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

2009-03-22T04:56:00.001-06:00

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

2009-02-16T14:39:00.001-07:00

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

2009-02-09T07:37:00.002-07:00

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:_____________________

2009-01-10T18:03:00.002-07:00

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

2009-01-05T10:45:00.001-07:00

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

2009-01-01T21:37:00.002-07:00

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

2009-01-01T19:15:00.000-07:00

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.

2008-12-30T19:21:00.000-07:00

"The successful man is the average man, focused."

--Source Unknown--

Simply remember you focus and don't get down on yourself if you don't believe you have achieved "enough.", and your success rate will continually improve.

None of that Sissy Crap

2008-12-15T16:44:00.002-07:00

Are you tired of those sissy 'friendship' poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality? Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship. You will see no cutesy little smiley faces here- Just the stone cold truth of great friendship.

1. When you are sad --I will jump on the person who made you sad like a spider monkey jacked up on Mountain Dew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile -- I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.
4. When you're scared -- we will high tail it out of here.
5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining, ya big baby!!!!
6. When you are confused -- I will use little words.
7. When you are sick --Stay away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8. When you fall -- I'll pick you up and dust you off.
9. This is my oath...I pledge it to the end. 'Why?' you may ask -- because you are my FRIEND!

Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.

Do Less

2008-12-11T19:58:00.002-07:00

By Author Unknown
Do less thinking, and pay more attention to your heart.
Do less acquiring, and pay more attention to what you already have.
Do less complaining, and pay more attention to giving.
Do less controlling, and pay more attention to letting go.
Do less criticizing, and pay more attention to complimenting.
Do less arguing, and pay more attention to forgiveness.
Do less running around, and pay more attention to stillness.
Do less talking, and pay more attention to silence.

Every Failure Is An Opportunity In Disguise

2008-12-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

As much as we would all love to live an easy life with endless resources and finances, most people might admit that life would be pretty monotonous if there were no obstacles or failures. Evidence of this might be seen by watching the celebrity gossip television programs, where the rich and famous of Hollywood seem to bounce from one crisis to another, seemingly bored of living the good life. How many times have you watch such stories in the news, and thought what you would do to benefit humanity if you could have their vast resources of wealth, power and influence. How many times have you been puzzled when trying to understand their mindset? Success begotten without any hard labor or without crossing any insurmountable barrier is hardly remembered even by the most successful people. To compare it with something which we experience every day, we would not value sunlight if it was not snatched by darkness of the night. While no one in this world is spared from ill fortunes and his share of bad luck, disappointments and failures, what separates men from mouse is the individual ability to deal with failures. While some succumb to their past rejections and present failures, some rise above it and strive harder to perfect their processes to achieve success. The second group always visualizes the entire spectrum of life – with its due quota of ups and downs and sees every failure as another opportunity thrown at them which has the potential of future success. This relentless pursuit of happiness and success despite all the hurdles which might come in the way, eventually take these people high on the ladder of accomplishment. The people who are tormented at the sheer thought of failure, past or present, are usually left behind. What is it that makes successful people look beyond their set backs and re-set their goals with renewed enthusiasm and vigor? Here are some of the ways by which people can achieve this skill:• Treat the past as over and future as illusive. This means that you have to act for the present moment, which is all that you have in front of you. If you let your past failures come in your way of thinking positively for the future, you would be perennially haunted by what obstacles may occur in future. The key is to treat any set-back as an opportunity to improve the way you do things. Once you start believing in what the present is offering you, you tend to be more focused on making the most of your opportunities. • Believe in yourself. We all know about the rejection which Graham Bell faced from the scientific community when he invented a new way in which we could communicate. If Bell had given up on his belief and resigned to his failures, we would have perhaps never reached this far as we have today in the field of communication. Failures, negative criticism, set backs are all intrinsic part of success. If you believe in your ideas and can firmly stand by it, you can look at every failure on its face and see the sun that shines behind the barrier. The talent or ability to take every failure in the stride is an important asset in any organization. It is really the leader’s responsibility to coach his employees and team members the importance of remaining steadfast in their approach to achieve respective career and personal goals. Set backs would come and go and would continue to do so, so long as you are involved in some kind of activity in life. There is a saying that when it rains, it pours. Nothing can be truer than this saying, when it comes to being flooded with set backs. Where we go wrong is that we fail to notice the silver lining around the cloud. Motivational Magic is a mindset that gives special attention to building and reinforcing this type of thinking. People are given the tools to develop a more positive outlook towards life and to go beyond failures with a smile and head held high. The whole idea is to derive new enthusiasm from our adversities. Reaching deep within to tap into an inner power that you never worked with ever before. Reverse the negativity, and let us not turn the whole adversity experience into a vicious cycle where we perform sub-optimally in the face of adversities to invite more failure. If you have tried hard, try harder this time pushing down all the adversities which hinder you and success could be round the corner. Overcoming the adversities of life can reward you with an exhilerating feeling of strength and accomplishment. While most people run from adversities, the true leader embraces adversity and uses it as a slingshot to propel themselves forward. Mount Rushmore was inspired by such leaders, incredible men who accomplished amazing feats by harnessing the power of adversity. Allow your adversities to unlock your greatest opportunities for personal achievement and extraordinary accomplishments!
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The Detached Observer

2008-11-14T09:12:00.002-07:00

Sit in a quiet place and take a few deep breaths and become relaxed. Bring to mind a situation in which you reacted with anger, fear or withdrawal, but pretend it wasn't you who was reacting. Pretend it was someone else. This helps you detach. Then observe how this other person experienced the situation. Just watch without judging. Just allow what was, that you are now experiencing through memory, to be as it is.
Apply this process of witnessing as often as you remember to do so to different experiences as they happen. First practice moving your awareness outside of your physical body. Then you can advance to detaching from emotions and then from thoughts and concepts. Only as you detach from reactions, illusions, vanities and effects can you really see the truth and reality of your life. Only then can you truly experience freedom, power, love and the divine. Only as you see events for what they are, can you go beyond them.

This exercise comes from Higher Awareness.

Unique Method of Dream Interpretation

2008-11-07T14:28:00.000-07:00

Carl Jung discovered the unique method of dream interpretation. I continued his research, discovered the meaning of more dream symbols and the existence of a wild and primitive conscience that causes craziness to our conscience.If you learn how to interpret your dreams by using this scientific method, you will be able to penetrate the hidden world of the unconscious and anti-conscience, in addition to understanding how your human conscience works. What does this mean? This means that you will penetrate your mind and start understanding why you behave the way you do, why you think and feel the way you do and so on. You will then start understanding your mistakes and to correct them and develop your conscience. This means that you become more intelligent because you start paying attention to other psychological functions that you have at your disposition. You can learn many things and better judge the world: these are the functions you never use because you are always dominated by only one fully developed psychological function, which you prefer, and another one that is only partially developed and only partly helps you. In the beginning, your dreams will help you develop you conscience by showing you all the aspects of reality that you have to consider when you make your decisions or judge someone. For example, if you belong to a psychological type that is extroverted and based on sensations, you will care only for the way you feel, the food you eat, the clothes you wear and all the material pleasures you can have.What can happen to you? A lot! If you don’t think logically or analyze your life seriously, you’ll surely face many problems in your life. On the other hand, if you don’t pay attention to your feelings but only care for the gratification of your senses, you may get involved with someone you don’t really love but who can give you the material pleasure you desire…only to discover later that you cannot live with that person no matter how much money they may have. If you don’t pay attention to what you “can guess” about each person, to the impression and the feeling they give you, you are ignoring a very important psychological function whose functionalism is a mystery—intuition. This psychological function is in fact the ability to predict the future without any logical explanation besides the impressions that you obtain about someone or something. This psychological function when completely developed can help you actually guess, for instance, the person who will buy your products and who will never do that. You can understand from the beginning who is the right person for you and immediately decide the next actions to take.When this psychological function is not well developed, you receive no help in your decisions. You cannot guess anything about what you are trying to examine.Therefore, when you completely develop your conscience through dream interpretation, you start discovering the hidden meaning of reality that you could not see before because you were too ignorant and based on only one entire and one partial psychological function each.On the other hand, when you completely develop your conscience and eliminate the dangerous influence of the wild and primitive anti-conscience, you discover how reality is prepared and how you can transform it according to what will bring you good results. You acquire a “third eye” that can read and decipher the symbols existent not only in dreams but also everywhere else, and you will be guided to solve all the problems of your life. When you reach this level, you will learn the meaning of many other things that you now ignore. You will learn how to think according to another system of logic that is completely different from the selfish logic that you use now, in addition to understanding the meaning of life and death.You can learn all that you wish by interpreting your dreams, and you can interpret everything that happens to you in your daily life just as you interpret dreams, and thus have more information about reality, other people and the future.
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2008-11-07T14:16:00.000-07:00

Without planning and follow through, a To Do List is only a wish list.

It's not your fault.

2008-10-31T09:17:00.001-06:00

It's not your fault that difficulty is the order of the day and the future looks bleak and cloudy.

What is your fault, however, is believing such a negative reality.

Finding Personal Success

2008-10-27T18:32:00.000-06:00

Finding Personal Success"Every day, we accomplish something. Reminding ourselves, 'I did that!' is one way to let the small 'ups' help us get through the big "downs."

Changing Your Life With Past Life Regression

2008-10-24T09:59:00.001-06:00

I had been grappling with life decisions and did not seem to be able to find any solutions or really good direction. I had learned about Past Life Regression from the Oprah Show and decided I would see what it was like. I found a Regression Therapist on the web, placed the call, and set an appointment. The Past Life Regression Therapist requested that I begin writing down the questions I would like to have answered. I arrived at the Regression Therapist’s office. We began by gathering information each about the other to assist her in the process. As I would be the individual doing the speaking, there was nothing to hide from the Therapist. The more she understood at a high level about my questions and the reason I was asking them, the better she could frame the questions.As I closed my eyes and began to relax, I could hear her voice as it urged me to engage my imagination and I began to descend further and further into a very peaceful place – still hearing her voice – still being aware of the other ambient sounds in her office. And we began to descend a staircase. I remained totally in control and in knowing. Upon reaching the bottom of this staircase, I found myself in the Hall of Wisdom. I was guided to be drawn to a particular door or opening. As I stood before the door that had drawn my attention, I following the guidance I was given and described the door I had chosen. I realized I was speaking in a clear, uniform manner. I was speaking about what I was seeing and about what I was sensing and feeling. This regression experience was tapping into all of my sense. I stepped through this doorway into the first scene in my past life. I became aware of being in a very different Time and Place and Body. Note: In Past Life Regression Therapy scenes of what appear to be a lifetime typically appear. One can either believe in reincarnation or own these scenes OR, one can simply believe that Spirit teaches us in formats that we understand, such as scenes from a life. I described where I was, how I looked, and what was occurring. I found myself amazed at how comfortable that description felt – how unconcerned I was about being or a different sex, origin, time and place. I was guided to take myself into the scene as the individual I had described and to determine what was occurring. While relaying the scene and conversations that were going on in the scene, I was amazed by how real it all felt. The feelings were so intense as to cause me to feel anger and frustration. I was living this experience beyond my mind – into my emotions. I moved forward to the next important scene. In the second scene, I found myself preparing to leave the village. Members of the tribe were looking at me with a mixture of disgust, disbelief and concern. I was committed to find a new home for the “tribe”.In the third scene, I was back in the village I had left. I was older (by the lines around my eyes). I had found a more lush and verdant valley for us to live in. In the village I found the “tribe” much diminished due to disease and famine. And those who were still there had no desire to leave despite it all. My feelings ranged from utter sadness to incredulous disbelief - sadness for the village and disbelief that more were not willing to follow me to an area of abundance and beauty. I wondered how often this was happening in my lifetime….how often did I not consider other options? Upon leaving this scene, I was directed to transition to the edge of the Spirit World. This transition was smooth and easy. As I drifted in my spirit form, I was guided to invite in a Spirit Guide. This Guide would provide understanding and insights that were pertinent in this past life. My Guide appeared as a wise old man with a long flowing robe. He indicated we were to call him “Owl”. My Therapist posed several of the questions we had prepared. We did not what might be addressed as Spirit is not always predictable in that manner. “Owl” spoke to me of the areas of my life I had been struggling with. His words of wisdom resonated strongly. I knew he was a Guide who had spoken before, in my dreams. My first question dealt with a life change situation. I felt like there was no growth in my job and was concerned I would be unsuccessful if I followed my passion. “Owl” answered that the past life I had experienced was all the answer I needed. He spoke further about the elements that often go into a significant life change – potential feelings of being shunned, of having to “go it alone”, and fear of failure. By “Owl” sharing the “landscape of potential possibilities”, my next steps became clear. Once the session was complete, my Therapist assisted me in returning to the present moment. As I sat there in the twilight of the trance, my Therapist shared some of the information I had verbalized while in trance. The information was very telling and helped me understand the options available in my life. And the awareness’s that remained further assisted me in understanding the most likely outcome for each option. As I sat there reflecting, I realized the message of the past life scenes I had experienced. I continued to be amazed as the conciseness of these scenes as they related to my current life. I reflected upon the insights and information provided by “Owl”. This information was nearly overwhelming – almost too powerful for words.I left the Therapist office amazed at the power of the process and delighted in the understandings I had gained. A truly amazing experience.

Standing strong in a shaky economy

2008-10-23T09:00:00.001-06:00

“If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.”

~ Edmund Burke ~

2008-10-21T08:31:00.000-06:00

“How do we keep our inner fire alive? Two things, at minimum, are needed: an ability to appreciate the positives in our life – and a commitment to action. Every day, it’s important to ask and answer these questions: ‘What’s good in my life?’ and ‘What needs to be done?’”

~Nathaniel Branden~

2008-10-20T10:44:00.000-06:00

Better to act without any particular motivation, than to act out of self-interest. But any act of kindness, whatever the motivation, is better than no act at all.

2008-10-18T09:47:00.000-06:00

Can you set aside time at the end of each day to analyze when you were at your best?

2008-10-15T07:44:00.000-06:00

I fairly sizzle with zeal and enthusiasm. and spring forth with a mighty faith. to do the things that ought to be done by me. ~Charles Fillmore

2008-10-13T08:09:00.002-06:00

The Twelve Conditions of a Miracle

Emptiness
Alignment
Asking
Maximizing
Giving
Grounding
Seeing
Gratitude
Acting as if
Engaging the cycle
Receiving
Recycling

Looking back to move forward

2008-10-10T18:54:00.004-06:00

As I look back on the last 6 months and the paths I have taken I have few regrets. Of course I wish I could have spent more time on what I consider fun things like, working on this blog, Spending more time with my love ones, Praying and meditating more. Now here comes the however, I believed I had to do’s like working to maintain shelter and transportation, as well as eating healthy and resting to maintain my health.

I based this blog on discerning life and purpose by journaling and now set my intention to proceed on a regular basis with journaling tips, motivational and inspiring quotes. As well as some reflective questions, also known as writing prompts, springboards, or smart questions.
Thank you for joining me on this path.

Alice

“All of life is a journey which paths we take, what we look back on, and what we look forward to is up to us. We determine our destination, what kind of road we will take to get there, and how happy we are when we get there.”

~unknown to me~

Don't work so hard!

2008-06-10T23:36:00.001-06:00

“The effortless life is the life that brings light into our eyes, an expanding warmth into our hearts, a sense of pride into our bellies, and an assurance that we can manifest something truly meaningful through what we do. It’s the life we are meant to live.”-- Ingrid Bacci

Review & Recommit

2008-05-23T00:40:00.002-06:00

Take time to review our quality of life gives us a chance to re-evaluate what we are doing and where we want to go. It lets us fine-tune our direction, to ensure we are on track for what we most want.

Stop and think about your last 6 months.
What did you learn?
What would you like to do differently?
Where do you want to recommit?
How much attention do we give to planning the direction of our lives?

THE PLEA

2008-02-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

Linda K Mottet

THE PLEA
Moment to moment, the soldiers march the linear thread, before dawn
and beyond, into the midnight.
Their eyes cannot see in the thick darkness; but their lips struggle
to form thoughtful word.
They desire to claim a definition right; the perfect label, correct
concept of self, in order to justify their endless marching in the night.
But no one can agree on anything, except their mutual separation.
There is not one who can be believed, because all believe they are
deceived.
Together they weave their filament threads, until they are trapped in
endless renumeration.
Together they wrap their web around the newborn of every generation.
Together they demand the sucklings cleave, in order to continue to
believe, they are the saviors that feed.

Their threads weave the quilted patterns tight, so every newborn
soldier will continue the march in the night.
Together they place their words and all the information on blank
journal pages, to be preserved and guide all the future congregations
in worship of their chosen rage.
Together they paint the illustrations that prove nothing, but their
own belief in the illusion of decay.
Now, they all recite with perfect memorization, and vanish every trace
of the song of Grace.

Still, Harmonic Tones sound and blend and giant trees in gratitude bend.
Into the monotone situation, Invisible Wings unfold; and beckon the
tired soldiers to march into the moonlight and glimpse the Illumination.
Each one is extended the invitation to join in the joyful celebration,
and find rest basking in the Golden Rays of the Great Central Sun:
Where all moments and all linear threads merge into One Holy Instant;
where all marching soldiers, who have ever come, converge in the Eternal.
Invisible Wings Unfold to lift each One and carry them beyond their
mimic expression.
Not one will fail, because they are all destined to succeed.
But, for now, they have forgotten to Whom they direct their plea.

Today, I Intend

2008-01-24T11:33:00.000-07:00

Today, I intend to focus my full and undivided attention on all the
resources that are presently on hand and available with deep
appreciation, while recognizing the flow of resources is unlimited in
nature. Thank you, Creator Father, Source, for empowering me with
attention, gratitude, and appreciation. I believe in the creative
power of Thought. I am eternally grateful to be so empowered that I
may now spend "time" appreciating the unfolding diversity on this
journey, and no longer choose or desire or implement manifestations
that I do not want to experience, due to fear and resistance to my
power, and misplaced attention. As a unique part, a focused,
individual Thought of the Infinite, I share in the power of the
Infinite. Eternity is given "now", in this Holy Eternal Instant that
I live and move and have life in Eternal Love, always returning the
nature of my desire, that I may come to desire Well- being and
appreciate the truth that health, wealth, and happiness are God's
goodness extending to me, through me, as me. I am joy. I am created
to live a full and creative life. I am created to be happy and
fulfilled. I am grateful that this is so. I am grateful that I was
wrong when I believed that a Loving Creator even intended less than
everything for His Own, and I am grateful I was wrong when I believed
I deserved less than perfect Well-being.

Linda Kay Mottet

2008-01-17T06:35:00.000-07:00

“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” -- Douglas Everett

2008-01-09T02:15:00.000-07:00

“Change occurs when one becomes what she is, not when she tries to become what she is not.” -- Ruth P. Freedman

A GREAT 2008

2008-01-03T00:39:00.000-07:00

I intend to experience a Great 2008 by:
Releasing the past and old ways of being and embracing new, positive ways of living.
I hope you will join me.
Alice

101 ANSWERS

2007-12-27T03:17:00.000-07:00

I have been introduced to the idea of 101 questions some of them appeared to be quite similar and then the idea of 101 answers occurred to me.
I have came up with the idea of 10 answers to 10 questions plus 1 would be 101 answers and give me give me some personal insight .
Some of these can be simply answered with one word or you may choose to search within for a more exhaustive answers.

1.What did I accomplish this year?

2.What were my forgiveness issues, toward myself or others?

3.Who are the top 10 People in my life?

4.What are the things I am most grateful for?

5.What were my disappointments?

6.What were my positive experiences?

7.What did I do for others?

8.What do I do for myself?

9.What inspired me this year?

10.Fun things I have done this year?

This will be our answer #101 and the one I consider to be of greatest personal assessment.

What is the essence of who I am?

2007-12-05T22:58:00.000-07:00

"Living authentically is being committed to the truth of who we are, pure consciousness.

It is setting the intention to walk with God more fully and gratefully, experiencing love.

This work is a lifetime process, but in each moment, we have a choice.

What choices will you make to live authentically today?"

--Kay Nuyens

Welcome Change

2007-12-05T01:54:00.000-07:00

Welcome Change

Life does not stand still. It keeps moving and shaking.
Just as soon as we think we’ve got
our ducks in a row, change occurs.
And when it does, it’s a waste of time to worry,
blame, feel guilt or disappointment,
or practice any other negative behavior.
It’s much better to instead ask, “What new opportunities
will this unexpected change create?”
Today, think of a recent change in your life that has
upset you or thrown you off balance and try to look
at it in a new light. Open your mind and ask if
there’s any way it might lead to good down the road.
If you call the change good, no matter what it looks like
or feels like, it must turn out to be good.

From Edwene Gaines Book
The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity, pg 187

2007-11-07T02:02:00.000-07:00

"You can never get to peace and inner security without first acknowledging all of the good things in your life. If you're forever wanting and longing for more without first appreciating things the way they are, you'll stay in discord."
-- Doc Childre and Howard Martin

2007-11-04T19:40:00.000-07:00

My journal will reveal
The gratitude I feel
When appreciative is how I think.
Loving words are what I ink.
Alice

2007-11-02T21:42:00.000-06:00

Albert Schweitzer:
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

2007-11-01T20:25:00.000-06:00

What better month then November when most Americans are focusing on thanks to look at gratitude?
I have recently been reminded that it takes twenty one days to create a habit and it occurred to me that by starting a gratitude journal documenting the things we are grateful for by November 22nd we should have a wonderfully long list of things for which we are grateful.

You can’t be hateful when you’re grateful.

Gratitude changes Attitude

2007-10-23T00:52:00.000-06:00

A few days ago I wrote in my journal that I was a failure then I looked back and decided I was not accepting the way my life is and I wanted more so I started creating a gratitude list and thought I would share my motto with you.
Gratitude changes Attitude.
Not sure where I got that from but that's it, at least for today.
Alice

Pay attention to your emotions

2007-10-11T01:21:00.000-06:00

Pay attention to your emotions
"Emotions are the next frontier to be understood and conquered. To manage our emotions is not to drug them or suppress them, but to understand them so that we can intelligently direct our emotional energies and intentions.... It's time for human beings to grow up emotionally, to mature into emotionally managed and responsible citizens. No magic pill will do it."
-- Doc Childre

Give Yourself a Treat

2007-10-10T00:57:00.000-06:00

Give Yourself a Treat

The universe will only treat you as well
as you treat yourself. That means you must be
especially good to yourself.
Today, think of one thing that you would
really love but that you “don’t have time for,”
and then make the time. Get a massage,
go to lunch with a friend, play a sport that you love,
or practice a hobby that you enjoy.
Life is meant to be enjoyed. The better you treat yourself, the better you will find life treating you.

From Edwene Gaines' Book
The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity, pg 184

A Letter of Appreciation

2007-10-04T11:19:00.000-06:00

On a personal level, I have come to realize the importance of self
appreciation. In this world, as we live and grow, we are told
constantly how wrong we are and how inappropriate our thoughts. This
causes us to feel we must "justify" ourselves, and we live in the
energy of always defending ourselves just to feel somewhat well.
This, I have found, has been at the core of much of the sorrow and
poverty I have created and accepted for myself. What a relief to now
discover how false this dance is.
We are wholly justified; our life is an important aspect of our
Creator. We are an individualized aspect of our Creator that no-one
else can replace. The value in self appreciation and appreciation of
all others is so very powerful. We can move forward from the past
conditioning through the practice of appreciation. We were all wrong
to think there is something wrong with us, missing in us, etc. etc.
We must forgive everyone this projection of unworthiness. Because it
is only their belief in lack within themselves that has been projected
out into those around them. It is powerful to say, "I am wholly
acceptable in all ways. I appreciate the love I give to myself, and
all that I do to a create positive life experience. I forgive myself
and all others. I appreciate everything that happens in my life,
because it provides the contrast that will cause the desire. I
embrace the desire wholly. It is my desire and is wholly acceptable. I
am grateful to be loved by Source, and I am supported by life. All is
well. I cannot do it wrong. I can only do all I can now according to
my current understanding. I appreciate myself that I am willing to
grow and give a good life to myself. As I grow strong, I am able to
give more to all others. I am wholly Loved and accepted by the Source
of all beings / all life. I am a pleasure in His sight. I appreciate
myself. I appreciate myself. I appreciate myself."
And I appreciate everyone here. I appreciate all the wonderful
teachers of this truth: We are all beings of great value and worth.
There is nothing to measure up to in order to be "alright." There is
only appreciation from our Source for His Perfect Creation. So it is.

Linda K. Mottet

Why do Questions Work?

2007-10-02T00:33:00.000-06:00

Why do Questions Work?

"The quality of one’s life is directly related to the quality of questions one asks oneself." -- Tony Robbins

Why is this? How can we use questions to get more out of life?

When we make a statement, we primarily use our logical, rational, left brain. Statements affirm what is. Questions, on the other hand, invoke more of our intuitive, creative right brain. They challenge us to discover what might be. While statements are static, questions lead us into unexplored territory. They open doors to new possibilities!

Take just one moment to do this simple exercise. Say to yourself, "I don’t have enough time to get everything done." Experience how you feel after you make that statement.

Now say to yourself, "How can I give more time to what’s important to me?" Again, tune in to your feelings. Don’t you feel stronger and more open, powerful and energized by the question?

And here’s the really good news. Your question mobilizes the immense power of your subconscious mind. If you ask a question, your subconscious will always answer it, drawing from unlimited resources and wisdom that are not directly available to your conscious mind.

If you want to clear those problems in your life, remember to ask constructive, open-ended questions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. A great question to use often is, "What can I learn from this situation?"

Many people use positive affirmations. Why not change the words around to form empowering questions that draw out creative helpful ideas and solutions? Change your critical self talk to empowering question asking.

So think more often in terms of questions rather than answers. If you focus on a wrong answer, you have to start over again. If you focus on a question, there will always be more options and your subconscious mind will continue to work for you.

Once you’ve asked a question, you then need to listen and watch for the answer. Be alert, for the answers can be subtle and indirect. They can also come from anywhere at any time. The key is to be aware: to watch and listen, and be open to new possibilities.

"It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." - Decouvertes

So talk to yourself with lots of expansive, empowering questions. Open to your own power to actively create with consciousness. Question your life!

Asian Proverb

2007-10-01T01:02:00.000-06:00

He that will not reflect is a ruined man.

~Asian Proverb~

Quotes & Comment

2007-09-28T20:16:00.000-06:00

This is a comment I wanted everyone to see without having to click on comments thought it would be so helpful.
Alice
Hooray for the two of you for getting this great project off the ground. Here are some quotes that have helped me a lot. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do...............

"To write spiritually is to engage in a search for authentic language. You’ll find your truth by writing your way to it."-- Patrice Vecchione

Who would allow you to totally ignore, abuse, laugh with, swear at, shed tears on, get angry at and be totally honest with him/her? Your journal does.Your journal is an unconditional friend. It does not reject, manipulate, judge, laugh at or ridicule you. It’s always there for you. So be honest with your best friend and it will help you discover who you are.
"The positive thing about writing is that you connect with yourself in the deepest way, and that's heaven. You get a chance to know who you are, to know what you think. You begin to have a relationship with your mind."-- Natalie Goldberg

Seek insights

2007-09-25T00:11:00.000-06:00

Seek insights
"The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival."
-- Aristotle

Creating Home

2007-09-20T09:07:00.000-06:00

Today, I intend to see the home that exists within me. Here within me, all is peaceful and every need that I could possibly experience is instantly fulfilled. It is in this spacious environment, so full of love, that the sacred nurturing overflows to all around me, in the other world, the world outside.
I love this Home. I can enter here in an instant, and I am always immediately welcomed. I am always loved. I am always seen in my infinite perfection. It is the ultimate source of all provision. When I come here, and rest within this spacious, lovely place within me, safe and secure, I can see the perfection unfolding in every circumstance and every person and every event, in the world outside of this space. It is the perfection of freedom to grow, the perfection of freedom to be, and even the perfection of freedom to stagnate, if that is the chosen course. But always it is freedom to have, do, or be, all that we choose to believe. I love the perfection in freedom. I love freedom.
Ultimately, every desire comes to this one gift: The gift of freedom to live life from laughter and joy. And I do not have to wait for anything to change in the world outside. The freedom to choose joy is already given. But I must enter the sacred home within me, for it is only here that I can choose joy.
I know I have the strength and the courage to meet the challenges that I will face today, because I begin this day as I will end this day, resting in the spacious, light of the home within, where I am always greeted by the warm embrace of Joy.

Linda Mottet

Dreams or Fears

2007-09-18T21:39:00.000-06:00

"It is said that if you are not living your dreams, you are living your fears"

~ Ghalil, Professional Dreamer~

2007-09-17T20:41:00.000-06:00

Thoughts are but dreams till their effects be tried.

~William Shakespeare~

2007-09-15T21:35:00.000-06:00

Be the mouse in the corner of your life.

There are lots of journaling tools, questions to ask ourselves etc. For now let’s write and observe our lives. The grammar is not important, the awareness is what we are looking to achieve.

HOPE

2007-09-15T10:41:00.000-06:00

"Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where
confidence is wounded, trust impaired."

~ Erik H. Erikson

2007-09-15T08:39:00.000-06:00

I am so pleased Linda could join me in this adventure, and hope we can help others write out their inner most feelings and bring to lite the steps they may need to take in their life journey. When I first begin to journal I was in an abusive relationship and had my journals invaded. I took up my writing as a third person as a disguise, however I was able to look back some time later and analyze the results of actions taken do to releasing feeling on paper. It was a very helpful tool and the insight I gained is immeasurable. As you can see by the date this picture was taken last year at Linda's. I am the short one and Linda is the taller with the long beautiful hair.

Hello Alice!

2007-09-15T06:46:00.000-06:00

Hello Alice, I figured out how to get on here. Congratulations for getting this set up and going.
I don't know if you are aware, as you set out on your journey through journaling, that I have thousands of pages (at least a couple of thousand pages) and so many notebooks full of journaling, for me it is in rhyme. Some are usable publishable lyrics, and some are just sorting out random thoughts, and some are intentional writings to move my life in a particular direction. There is no question to journal is a very healthy and natural experience for me. I desire to see what becomes of my participation with you and others here.
Anyway, I expect you will calling me soon this morning to walk me through this process, and I managed to get here on my own. But we will see what if anything happens when I post.
Love,
Linda

OBJECTIVE

2007-09-12T02:58:00.000-06:00

To explore the possibilities of journaling as a life effecting tool.