When something is bothering me here is a way to perceive this.
Simple solution.
Could it be judgement? Feeling as if someone has judged me
or me judging myself?
Either way stop it. Don't be labor thoughts that do not serve you.
Recognize it for what it is and what it is not.
Does all of this help you to expand?
God say's we are not to judge.
Yet there is always room for improvement.
Check in with you and review your actions or choices.
The only one who can truly heal and change anything is God.
So ask him to help you to process, release and let go.
Awaken my heart, and Spirit so only as to focus on you.
As I trust you with my life.
Amen
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Monday, June 1, 2015
JUNE
JUNE
A month called June, or a woman's name.
A mouse can be for a computer or you may have one at home.
Row can be oars or a row of seating.
Funny how the same word can mean two things.
Words are used so many ways:
Words are powerful.
Words create action.
Words express love.
Words give wisdom.
Words can be negative.
Words can be positive.
Words can cause pain.
Words instill hope.
Words make you laugh.
Words make you cry.
Words name things.
Or are really words responsible for anything?
I can process and say words they way I choose to.
My words for the summer:
Fun, lots of beach, picnics, concerts, barbeques (pineapple), romance, play, freedom, vacation, new adventures
Enjoy!
Thursday, May 21, 2015
The weather is cold and it is summer
I was working in my garden looking at all what has blossomed and what is yet to come.
Planting, clean up, tilling weeding, so much like my life. My life is like a garden in so many ways.
What will I Spring into action ????
What will I clean up?
Oh I recycle as well that is a futon turned into a vegetable trellis.
I can recycle so many things, sometimes is hard not to throw stuff away so I make sure it
has a good use.
Oh the joys of gardening. Oh the joys of life.
Planting, clean up, tilling weeding, so much like my life. My life is like a garden in so many ways.
What will I Spring into action ????
What will I clean up?
Oh I recycle as well that is a futon turned into a vegetable trellis.
I can recycle so many things, sometimes is hard not to throw stuff away so I make sure it
has a good use.
Oh the joys of gardening. Oh the joys of life.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Monday, October 21, 2013
Why is it that I don't jump in to a pile of leaves?
Can life be that simple?
I went for my walk as I passed by my neighbor 's house she had raked up a big pile of leaves.
Her kids were laughing and jumping into the large pile.
They were all having so much fun as she commented " it is the little things in life."
How often do I remember to appreciate the little things?
May I not take for granted how special each and every little thing is.
May I appreciate each and every day.
That is my simple assignment should be a piece of cake.
to see how to coat leaves with chocolate
http://www.mycakeschool.com/blog/autumn-cake-chocolate-leaves/
I went for my walk as I passed by my neighbor 's house she had raked up a big pile of leaves.
Her kids were laughing and jumping into the large pile.
They were all having so much fun as she commented " it is the little things in life."
How often do I remember to appreciate the little things?
May I not take for granted how special each and every little thing is.
May I appreciate each and every day.
That is my simple assignment should be a piece of cake.
to see how to coat leaves with chocolate
http://www.mycakeschool.com/blog/autumn-cake-chocolate-leaves/
Monday, September 23, 2013
Is That All There Is The Journey Within
Would you like to discover more about yourself? Do you even appreciate who you truly are? Are you ready to make changes in your life? Do you know you have what it takes to do that? It is there inside of you.
On our journey we all have our unique characteristics. God loves each one of us but do we know how to love ourselves back?
If you truly want to change your life this workbook is divinely designed to meet you where you are and where you would next like to be.
To find out more visit Is That All There Is...The Journey Within. Please do post your feelings and thoughts on all of this, you are not alone we are in this together. :)
Monday, December 17, 2012
"Disruption"Journey Group Dec. 2012
The topic and views on how we handle disruption were so interesting.
I learn something from each one of you each time we sit down and meet.
It is to trust in God and know we each have been given the gift of free will and there is a divine plan. We are able to choose and handle any and all disruptions knowing what is here is a glimpse of what is yet to come. Appreciate the light you hold inside of you, let is shine bright.
"It is not what I know, but what I still have to learn" written by Cindy Miller
I learn something from each one of you each time we sit down and meet.
It is to trust in God and know we each have been given the gift of free will and there is a divine plan. We are able to choose and handle any and all disruptions knowing what is here is a glimpse of what is yet to come. Appreciate the light you hold inside of you, let is shine bright.
"It is not what I know, but what I still have to learn" written by Cindy Miller
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
EFT with Robin Journey group July 2012
Topic:
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique, it is also called Meridian Tapping. It is an amazingly simple but powerful technique where you can change how you feel about something in a matter of minutes. You can use it on tiredness, feeling overwhelmed, depression, sadness - literally anything you are feeling. You can also use it on physical symptoms of pain and illness.
One of the great things about EFT is that it is easy to learn, you can learn it in about 5 minutes. The other wonderful benefit is that you can apply it to almost anything - your back pain, the feeling of being stuck, unorganized, depression, food cravings to name a few.
So, think about something you want to tap on! Bring a notebook, and drink water that day - it helps to be hydrated.
Where: Newtown Congregational Church (The Gathering Room) , 14 West Street, Newtown, CT
Reservations: Cindy 203-426-9448 or email ahead cindy@trinityproduction.org
Fee: $20
Facilitator: Cindy Miller is a God based intuitive, coach and inspirational writer. She has been interviewed by the New York Times, AM NY, Metro and BBSR radio.
Guest facilitator:
Sunday, May 13, 2012
New dimensions in healing Journey group June 2012
Presented by: George Miller board certified in pain management and reiki master
TOPIC: New dimensions in helping patients return to function and curtail pain George demonstrated how to work with and heal with our own energy (that comes from God). Amazing results and many surprised faces filled with smiles.I have attached the handouts he shared with us. George Miller can be reached at 203-364-1029.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
(A story by a woman whose family escaped to America) May 2012
Update: May 24, 2012
This program was filmed. You will soon be able to watch what Saba shared with everyone!
Email us if you would like to be included on the viewing list.
Facilitated by: Cindy Miller God based intuitive, writer, life coach.
Guest facilitator: Saba Quraishi Mother of four, artist, humanitarian activist. Born in Karachi Pakistan, whose parents were both victims of an Ethnic cleansing called the Partition of India Pakistan. Saba grew up in the shadows of their pain and loss. Her parents like many overcame all they had lost. They traveled the world and settled down in U.S.
Saba has a deep spiritual practice that encompasses many modalities. She will speak about using love as a magnet, honing tool to come back to in the face of all kinds obstacles, mundane and big. She will speak from personal experience.
The participants will have question & answer time.
When: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 7:00 pm, $20.00
This group meets monthly the 1st Wed. of each month in the GATHERING ROOM in the Newtown Cong. church. *This group is not affiliated with the church.
email:trinity@trinityproduction.org
Sunday, February 5, 2012
"Deconstructing Cravings" Journey group
Topic: "Deconstructing Cravings" – You crave chips, your friend needs a brownie. What’s up with the cravings and what is your body trying to tell you?
Facilitator: Cindy Miller
Since we are a mind, body and Spirit, or you might say physical, emotional, Spiritual self I feel it is important to encompass learning on these three areas of our life. When they are in balance our life feels different.
Our body does speak to us when it comes to our food habits. It also has a reaction like a little kid wanting what it wants. We often confuse it by what we are eating as it reacts to something we ate with what is that all about? Think of yourself as a car with fuel – your energy needs good quality fuel to run efficiently.
I would like to share additional tips given by Sandy Griesbach so we know better ways of handling our cravings along with a message from God. Sandy had so much to say I am
sharing some of my notes.
Follow up notes from the March Journey group
“Deconstructing your cravings”
What is a Craving? Your body sending you a signal that something is not in balance. Our challenge is to decipher the code of what our body is trying to tell us.
General causes include Addiction / Allergy, Imbalance, and Memory or Emotion. Use the chart below to see if you can pinpoint the cause of your craving and whether or not you should give in or resist. Examples as follows:
Causes
|
Resist or cave in?
|
Is it dangerous?
|
Addiction / Allergy | ||
Sugar / Coffee
|
Cave in
|
Probably not
|
Sugar / Coffee
|
Resist
|
Might be uncomfortable for a couple of days
|
Wheat allergy
|
Cave in
|
Will probably make you want more
|
Imbalance | ||
Hormone
|
Cave in
|
Your body is already in flux
|
Nutrients
|
Cave in
|
Your body is trying to recalibrate
|
Quantity of food
|
Depends – are you dieting and not eating enough
|
Your body may be tired of just salads, and one more grape is not going to satisfy a need for nutrient dense food
|
Memory / Emotion | ||
Body changes every 6 – 7 years
|
Resist
|
It’s your body’s last hurrah as cells leave and it will not taste the same
|
Emotional eating
|
Resist
|
While food as friend might fill you up it will not fulfill you – beware comfort foods
|
Your food nourishes your cells and therefore you have a very intimate relationship with food
|
Resist
|
The food you eat today is your body of the future
|
Beware Moldy foods: peanut butter, fruit juice and jams especially if you have mold allergies – may kick in with season changes
When you find yourself impulsively reaching for something slow down and try and figure out what your body is really asking for. Start with flavor: Sweet, Salty, Bitter, Pungent or Spicy
If not the flavor, maybe it is the texture you crave? Crunchy, creamy, light, liquid, or plain food. Each is a different code for you to workout.
An example:
Chewy and crunchy food at end of day may represent anger we have been suppressing all day, and we may be trying to chew away our emotions.
What about chocolate? Chocolate has 380 chemicals which activate various pleasure centers in the brain. Some of those are the same as the pleasure seeking or high found in opiates and pot, though you would need 25lbs of chocolate to get a the same high as pot or 12 lbs of coffee for that coffee adrenal rush. Dark chocolate has antioxidants – buy the best quality you can (less quantity) and really celebrate.
We also covered several tips to dealing with urges.
Bonus tips:
- We know we should avoid empty calories but sometimes can’t stop ourselves. If you consider them as toxic rather than empty it might be easier.
- Try to stick to real food… some thing you recognize because it grows, swims, walks, jumps, or swims.
- A breathing technique was presented by Sandy. It was suggested we use this technique twice a day is sets of 4 reps for the next 30 days to experience and share our results.
This technique will change energy, help you to relax and sleep.
Guest Speaker: Sandy Griesbach is a Health Coach helping busy people make better food and lifestyle choices. If you would like to join her email list to receive newsletters, or would like more information about obtaining a free health assessment, or have an idea for a future workshop contact her at sandy.griesbach@gmail.com or visit her website at www.sandy-griesbach.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com
Darlene shared about reading the book Fighting the food giants
Diantha
Kambucha tea is great for digestion
Meat is the yang
veggies are the yin.
Diantha brought in most amazing mandala of Mother Mary that was exquisite. I have asked her to bring it back to the group in June.
I brought in the book Heaven is for real a true story about a child who visited heaven, son of a pastor as a suggested read.
Message Cindy received from God
What does this group need to learn about cravings?
It depends on what type of craving you are talking about. There are so many of them and why you crave them often depends on your emotional needs and state of well being. The high you get or the fix takes place in the exchange of energy that is often supplied by these needs. Remember to be careful what you feel your fix is in life. What is it that you need to feel that high?
The attitude you feel towards anything or anyone is often a direct result on how you feel it will benefit you. In other words if you don’t get anything out of it often you will deserve a different outcome. I use the word deserve because all things are worthy and deserving of goodness if you look at them that way.
Eat well, eat right but eat with a sense of knowing that you are here to restore, rebuild and find you on so many levels. The food is only one way to make you feel better it is not the ultimate reason you have come and why you are here.
Crave for more knowledge and more inner knowing. Show and give love to others so they will feel a high from you infused by me.
Remember we have a facebook group page please join in:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/journeyadventurers/
Facilitator: Cindy Miller
Cindy Miller is a God based intuitive, coach and inspirational writer. She has been interviewed by the NewYork Times, AM NY, Metro and BBSR radio.
When: March 7th (1st Wednesday each month), 7:00 - 9:00pm
Where: Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, Newtown, CT
Reservations: Cindy 203-426-9448 or email ahead cindy@trinityproduction.org
Fee: $20
When: March 7th (1st Wednesday each month), 7:00 - 9:00pm
Where: Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, Newtown, CT
Reservations: Cindy 203-426-9448 or email ahead cindy@trinityproduction.org
Fee: $20
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Mandalas Journey group Feb.2012
This month at the Journey Group Anna Linley guest speaker give a presentation on working, drawing and using mandalas.
She also shared about labyrinths, how she got started and her complete change in career from doing this work which sheis clearly passionate about.
Anna brought with her samples of different mandalas she has drawn for individuals and how they can be used onour healing journey with focus blending into the theme even for quieting our minds. There were photos she has taken showing how mandalas appear on shells, in ice puddles, flowers you just need to look. For me it again confirms perception and how we perceive things in life is an essential part of our attitude and walk.
Nature, our artistic abilities all given to us by God is another way to reflect upon the greatness of the Creator and Creation. We are all a part of it. I received a message from God about this teaching and was even told to wear a certain top and a white round bracelet. The colors on the top reflected so many of the colors used and intricacy of the mandalas, the bracelet signified the roundness and that we are one. If you would like to reach Anna her contact information is below.
A mandala for you to use called "Inner light" is posted here on this blog.
Guest Speaker: Anna Linley a intuitive artist and reiki master.
Tulku Healing, amlinley@optonline.net, 203.216.5197
Message Cindy received from God on mandalas
Feb. 1, 2012
We (meaning God and Cindy) are so happy you have gathered here this evening being willing to look at all types of healing modalities. The Sanskrit of mandalas are ancient ways of healing and coming together to zoom in and focus in on the points of origin as a reflection of timing and where you come from.
Where you came from means everything. When you realize you are on a discovery to the meaning of your life in the grand scheme of things the diamond appears. Like the surface of this stone it glistens and purifies when it’s mined, unlike your mind meaning you need to always work on seeing things from the highest realm of light and wisdom.
When you look at anything, object, situation what do you see? How are you viewing it? The point is this be all you can be in God knowing you are more than this all of this!
Anna is here to guide you and inspire you with what you have come here to do. Plans have a way of changing mid course when you uncover more of who you truly are.
Thank Anna for her willingness to always bring light. She is a dedicated Spirit through much hard work that she has found a course to let her light shine.
Be the beacon of light that you all are.
Resolutions Journey group Jan. 2012
Resolutions were researched, the two lists on what are the most popular New Year's Resolution are below. We had a discussion on them the feedback was great along with personal resolutions we had made. Each person drew a card for the theme of the year as their own 2012 resolution.
A message from God was given to the group about the New Year. A prayer for anxiety that Michelle found is included. Thanks Michelle.
RESOLUTION LISTS
New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make
and resolve to follow through on those changes. Are your New Year resolutions on this top ten list?
1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends
Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centers, Quicken, and others shows that more than
50% of Americans vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year.
2. Fit in Fitness
The evidence is in for fitness. Regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than anything else known to man. Studies show that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis.In short, exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.
3. Tame the Bulge
Over 66 percent of adult Americans are considered overweight or obese by recent studies, so it is not surprising to find that weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions.
Setting reasonable goals and staying focused are the two most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program.
4. Quit Smoking
If you have resolved to make this the year that you stamp out your smoking habit,
over-the-counter availability of nicotine replacement therapy now provides easier access to proven quit-smoking aids. Even if you've tried to quit before and failed, don't let it get you down. On average,smokers try about four times before they quit for good. Start enjoying the rest of your smoke-free life!
5. Enjoy Life More
Given the hectic, stressful lifestyles of millions of Americans, it is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a popular resolution in recent years. It's an important step to a happier and
healthier you! Consider holistic healing, bring balance to your body, mind and soul. Or just get out and try something new!
6. Quit Drinking
While many people use the New Year as an incentive to finally stop drinking, most are not equipped to make such a drastic lifestyle change all at once. Many heavy drinkers fail to quit cold turkey but do much better when they taper gradually, or even learn to moderate their drinking. If you have decided that you want to stop drinking, there is a world of help and support available.
7. Get Out of Debt
Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions of Americans who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on their finances. It's a promise that will repay itself many times 0ver in the year ahead.
8. Learn Something New
Have you vowed to make this year the year to learn something new? Perhaps you are considering a career change, want to learn a new language, or just how to fix your computer? Whether you take a course or read a book, you'll find education to be one of the easiest, most motivating New Year's resolutions to keep.
9. Help Other
A popular, non-selfish New Year's resolution, volunteerism can take many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library, mentoring a child, or building a house, there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help.
10. Get Organized
On just about every New Year resolution top ten list, organization can be a very reasonable goal.
Whether you want your home organized enough that you can invite someone over on a whim, or your office organized enough that you can find the stapler when you need it, these tips and resources should get you started on the way to a more organized life.
2ND LIST
Popular New Year's Resolutions
These New Year's resolutions are popular year after year. Find resources to help you achieve your goals.
* Drink Less Alcohol
* Eat Healthy Food
* Get a Better Education
* Get a Better Job
* Get Fit
* Lose Weight
* Manage Debt
* Manage Stress
* Quit Smoking
* Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
* Save Money
* Take a Trip
* Volunteer to Help Others
MESSAGE FROM GOD
Work less, work often it doesn't matter as long as you love what you do. The choice is this be miserable or be joyful. The bliss in life you often find disappears and reappears by the circumstances in your life. Do not let circumstances control you. You know better than that. There is a continually stream of source energy for you to plug into this year each year it doesn't disappear. Often we find the holiday season to be a stressful time with all the extra trimmings a holiday can roll in, but don't let that overwhelm you instead find a new way to celebrate your life. The celebrations we have gotten use to often miss the whole meaning to the event instead keep it simple and blissful.
This group who assembles this evening and all who pass on this info will learn to adjust to all the seasons of their life. Lives are meant to be lived to the fullest and you can only do that when you resolve what is troubling you deep inside.
So pick a card and focus on the theme and the new Year you are in.
ANXIETY PRAYER
Here's the link to the anxiety prayer on the Guideposts website:
http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/seeds-of-devotion/breathing-prayer-devotions-for-anxiety
Here's the actual content pasted into this email:
Breathing Prayer: Devotions for Anxiety
By Julia Attaway, January 4, 2012
Can we talk anxiety? You know what I mean: that roiling inner whirlwind, the blinding, gut-wrenching, confusion-making state of being that takes over our hearts and minds from time to time. When anxiety’s got you in its grip, it’s hard to avoid worrying about tomorrow. It’s difficult to adopt a Jeremiah 29:11 attitude. Sometimes it seems all we can do is shove our fears heavenward and hope God takes them away. I think there’s a better way. Anxiety works on a very primitive level. It has a physical component which we can counteract by applying a physical remedy. Several years ago I learned that there’s actually a right way to breathe to reduce anxiety and stress. The Harvard Health Blog calls it breath control. The technique has certain similarities with prayerful meditation, and since it’s completely compatible with faith, I personally call it “breathing prayer.” Try this: Close your eyes and inhale slowly, imagining pulling the Spirit in so fully that it fills every pore of your body. Make sure your stomach expands; you want to be pregnant with peace. Exhale slowly through your nose.You can pray while you do this (though if you’re anxious when you start, you probably won’t think of it until after a few breaths, when your head starts to clear). Simple prayers work best:
While inhaling While exhaling
Come Holy Spirit… fill my heart
Lord Jesus… grant me your peace
Lord Jesus… I love you
If you practice when you’re not in the throes of wild anxiety, it will be easier to pray this way
when you are. But “breathing prayer” is a good addition to any regular prayer time. Anything that clears the head and calms the body frees us up to hear God better. And that’s what prayer is all about.
A message from God was given to the group about the New Year. A prayer for anxiety that Michelle found is included. Thanks Michelle.
RESOLUTION LISTS
New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make
and resolve to follow through on those changes. Are your New Year resolutions on this top ten list?
1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends
Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centers, Quicken, and others shows that more than
50% of Americans vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year.
2. Fit in Fitness
The evidence is in for fitness. Regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than anything else known to man. Studies show that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis.In short, exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.
3. Tame the Bulge
Over 66 percent of adult Americans are considered overweight or obese by recent studies, so it is not surprising to find that weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions.
Setting reasonable goals and staying focused are the two most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program.
4. Quit Smoking
If you have resolved to make this the year that you stamp out your smoking habit,
over-the-counter availability of nicotine replacement therapy now provides easier access to proven quit-smoking aids. Even if you've tried to quit before and failed, don't let it get you down. On average,smokers try about four times before they quit for good. Start enjoying the rest of your smoke-free life!
5. Enjoy Life More
Given the hectic, stressful lifestyles of millions of Americans, it is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a popular resolution in recent years. It's an important step to a happier and
healthier you! Consider holistic healing, bring balance to your body, mind and soul. Or just get out and try something new!
6. Quit Drinking
While many people use the New Year as an incentive to finally stop drinking, most are not equipped to make such a drastic lifestyle change all at once. Many heavy drinkers fail to quit cold turkey but do much better when they taper gradually, or even learn to moderate their drinking. If you have decided that you want to stop drinking, there is a world of help and support available.
7. Get Out of Debt
Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions of Americans who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on their finances. It's a promise that will repay itself many times 0ver in the year ahead.
8. Learn Something New
Have you vowed to make this year the year to learn something new? Perhaps you are considering a career change, want to learn a new language, or just how to fix your computer? Whether you take a course or read a book, you'll find education to be one of the easiest, most motivating New Year's resolutions to keep.
9. Help Other
A popular, non-selfish New Year's resolution, volunteerism can take many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library, mentoring a child, or building a house, there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help.
10. Get Organized
On just about every New Year resolution top ten list, organization can be a very reasonable goal.
Whether you want your home organized enough that you can invite someone over on a whim, or your office organized enough that you can find the stapler when you need it, these tips and resources should get you started on the way to a more organized life.
2ND LIST
Popular New Year's Resolutions
These New Year's resolutions are popular year after year. Find resources to help you achieve your goals.
* Drink Less Alcohol
* Eat Healthy Food
* Get a Better Education
* Get a Better Job
* Get Fit
* Lose Weight
* Manage Debt
* Manage Stress
* Quit Smoking
* Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
* Save Money
* Take a Trip
* Volunteer to Help Others
MESSAGE FROM GOD
Work less, work often it doesn't matter as long as you love what you do. The choice is this be miserable or be joyful. The bliss in life you often find disappears and reappears by the circumstances in your life. Do not let circumstances control you. You know better than that. There is a continually stream of source energy for you to plug into this year each year it doesn't disappear. Often we find the holiday season to be a stressful time with all the extra trimmings a holiday can roll in, but don't let that overwhelm you instead find a new way to celebrate your life. The celebrations we have gotten use to often miss the whole meaning to the event instead keep it simple and blissful.
This group who assembles this evening and all who pass on this info will learn to adjust to all the seasons of their life. Lives are meant to be lived to the fullest and you can only do that when you resolve what is troubling you deep inside.
So pick a card and focus on the theme and the new Year you are in.
ANXIETY PRAYER
Here's the link to the anxiety prayer on the Guideposts website:
http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/seeds-of-devotion/breathing-prayer-devotions-for-anxiety
Here's the actual content pasted into this email:
Breathing Prayer: Devotions for Anxiety
By Julia Attaway, January 4, 2012
Can we talk anxiety? You know what I mean: that roiling inner whirlwind, the blinding, gut-wrenching, confusion-making state of being that takes over our hearts and minds from time to time. When anxiety’s got you in its grip, it’s hard to avoid worrying about tomorrow. It’s difficult to adopt a Jeremiah 29:11 attitude. Sometimes it seems all we can do is shove our fears heavenward and hope God takes them away. I think there’s a better way. Anxiety works on a very primitive level. It has a physical component which we can counteract by applying a physical remedy. Several years ago I learned that there’s actually a right way to breathe to reduce anxiety and stress. The Harvard Health Blog calls it breath control. The technique has certain similarities with prayerful meditation, and since it’s completely compatible with faith, I personally call it “breathing prayer.” Try this: Close your eyes and inhale slowly, imagining pulling the Spirit in so fully that it fills every pore of your body. Make sure your stomach expands; you want to be pregnant with peace. Exhale slowly through your nose.You can pray while you do this (though if you’re anxious when you start, you probably won’t think of it until after a few breaths, when your head starts to clear). Simple prayers work best:
While inhaling While exhaling
Come Holy Spirit… fill my heart
Lord Jesus… grant me your peace
Lord Jesus… I love you
If you practice when you’re not in the throes of wild anxiety, it will be easier to pray this way
when you are. But “breathing prayer” is a good addition to any regular prayer time. Anything that clears the head and calms the body frees us up to hear God better. And that’s what prayer is all about.
Friday, November 11, 2011
(Soul mates) Journey group Nov. 2011
Diantha Hallaback came up with this list of male vs female attributes
from all of her studies and what she intuitively received.
from all of her studies and what she intuitively received.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
John Denver Music Journey group Oct. 2011
A big thank you goes to Ed Hamlin for his sharing on John Denver. The evening certainly lifted us all to a higher place as we listened and discussed the affect music has on our lives.
Ed brought along the music and a letter written by John Denver (see attachment John Denver's message) Please scroll down for a message from God on music).
We discussed:
The vibration of music and how it heals. George talked about how the sound affects your body with healing.
Music had a profound affect on Ed’s son, how? It helped his son with talking.
What we listen to is what we are emotional feeling in other words we resonate to where we are emotionally & energetically.
Rich even saw a sign in a restaurant on his way to the group with the same message we discussed.
We closed with two songs Nancy LeMot “We live on borrowed time” http://
Ed brought along the music and a letter written by John Denver (see attachment John Denver's message) Please scroll down for a message from God on music).
We discussed:
The vibration of music and how it heals. George talked about how the sound affects your body with healing.
Music had a profound affect on Ed’s son, how? It helped his son with talking.
What we listen to is what we are emotional feeling in other words we resonate to where we are emotionally & energetically.
Rich even saw a sign in a restaurant on his way to the group with the same message we discussed.
We closed with two songs Nancy LeMot “We live on borrowed time” http://
Friday, May 6, 2011
(TIME) Journeyngroup May 2011
RENA IS THE KEEPER OF TIME,DIANTHA THINKS WERE RUNNING OUT OF TIME,YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK GOD FOR THIS TIME AND RICH THINKS A TOOTHBRUSH IS LIKE A SOLAR FLARE,,,WE ALL HAD FUN
THANK YOU
RICH
THANK YOU
RICH
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Your name
Today, God’s message is live up to your name. You are a perfect child of God continue to be one and know you are loved. Your name is your claim to fame in the heavenly kingdom, God knows who you are.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Prayer update from Diantha Journey group
Hi, (or High), I was shown a word on a dictionary page before I completely came out of sleep the morning after the last meeting, the word 'kindle' or 'kindling', one of my two strongest impressions for this word was --- it was an answer to your question to me from spirit, "how do I sound" when I'm doing my prayers? I love this word, it hopped like a happy elf around me. I will share my impressions of the word during the next Journey meeting, meanwhile I would like to share this word with the group during the month to see what what they think, if you would please blog it.
Monday, August 16, 2010
A date with Sheen Obsidian by Dianthia
A Date with Sheen Obsidian
Fortune invites me to a Dance at a gracious country manor.
I attend, although I am not used to the formal setting or the ambience of luxury.
At first, I do feel out of place, not ready for the fullness of Life I see before me, but Good Spirits and Cordiality are flowing.
I am among Cherished friends, old and new.
The Kindness of golden lamps alight in every corner embraces me and the glittering Illumination of candles on every table inspires me.
The air is cool, sweet and silken on my cheeks.
My senses are showered by the high perfumes of rose, jasmine and minted greenery breezing through the open windows.
An orchestra is playing pink harmonious melodies that relax my heart and release my feet.
I find myself standing at a carved ivory balustrade surrounding a blue-stoned terrace.
A single stone rests on the edge of the railing, a small black pebble of promise.
I pick it up.
Calm and Comfort and Hope are cupped in the warm palm of my hand.
Bright yellow butterflies are fluttering in my stomach.
I smile a truly happy smile.
My heart quickens. Mystery unfolds. My Story unfolds.
I feel my aura expand into the beautiful Virtues of the night.
In that moment, I am that girl, that woman, the one wearing the perfect black velvet dress.
The enchanting folds enhance my natural beauties,
And, all I perceived and believed were imperfections, embarrassments, and unkind blights are transmuted into simple Grace.
I am wrapped in the soft mysterious Light of the Eternal Feminine.
My Soul is awake in
My eyes follow the lustrous beams of moonlight dancing across the gardens and through the Obsidian depths of the woods beyond.
My gaze falls to rest on one shadowed figure standing alone beneath a noble arch of majestic rose bushes, whose blossoms glow purple and cream in the spell of the night.
The figure seems to be patiently waiting for something, and also seems familiar.
The air is shimmering around us both as if the moment is attended by Destiny’s Angels and silver-dusted by Fairy Wishes.
That Soul steps forth to cross the black paths between dew-kissed jasmine and the wide Heaven spell of roses, and into the illuminating sheen of Golden Lamplight.
It is the One, the One who completes my Heart with Calm Comfort and fills me with Promise and Hope, the one I have waited for, yet has always been familiar and near, perhaps through centuries and beyond.
I step forth to descend the blue-terraced staircase to the harmony of a violin waltz lifting my feet with flowing Faith.
And we meet in that one precious Moment, potent with silver moonbeams, bathed by the warm golden hues of lamplight, and caressed with the soft sheen of black velvet Obsidian flowing into Eternity. . . Because I am that girl, that Woman.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Quote
"We don't see the universe as it is, we see it as we are."
The person who said it is David Lewis Anderson and his website is: www.AndersonInstitute.com
Thanks Michelle R. for sending this in to us
The person who said it is David Lewis Anderson and his website is: www.AndersonInstitute.com
Thanks Michelle R. for sending this in to us
Monday, March 29, 2010
Meaning of color and your birthday
Meaning of color and your Birthday
This is fun so see what happens, but do not cheat...
Don't cheat, If you are honest, this tells the truth. It's
pretty good.. Write your answers on a piece of paper, and NO cheating! The
answers are at the bottom.
1. Which is your favourite color out of: red , black , blue ,
green , or yellow ?
2. Your first initial?
3. Your month of birth?
4. Which color do you like more, black or white?
5. Name of a person of the same sex as yours
6. Your favorite number?
7. Do you like Flying or Driving more?
8. Do you like a lake or the ocean more?
9. Write down a wish (a realistic one).
When you're done, scroll down. (Don't cheat!)
Answers
1. If you choose:
Red - You are alert and your life is full of love.
Black - You are conservative and aggressive
Green - Your soul is relaxed and you are laid back..
Blue- You are spontaneous and love kisses and affection from
the ones you love.
Yellow - You are a very happy person and give good advice to
those who are down..
2. If your initial is:
A-K You have a lot of love and friendships in your life.
L-R You try to enjoy your life to the maximum & your love
life is soon to blossom.
S-Z You like to help others and your future love life looks
very good..
3. If you were born in:
Jan-Mar: The year will go very well for you and you will
discover that you fall in love with someone totally unexpected.
April-June: You will have a strong love relationship that will
not last long but the memories will last forever.
July-Sep: You will have a great year and will experience a
major life-changing experience for the good.
Oct-Dec: Your love life will not be great, but eventually you
will find your soul mate.
4. If you chose:
Black: Your life will take on a different direction, it will
seem hard at the time but will be the best thing for you, and you will be glad
for the change.
White: You will have a friend who completely confides in you
and would do anything for you, but you may not realize it.
5.. This person is your best friend.
6 This is how many close friends you have in your lifetime.
7. If you chose:
Flying: You like adventure.
Driving: You are a laid back person
8. If you chose:
Lake : You are loyal to your friends and your lover and are
very reserved.
Ocean: You are spontaneous and like to please people.
From Michelle M. thanks :)
This is fun so see what happens, but do not cheat...
Don't cheat, If you are honest, this tells the truth. It's
pretty good.. Write your answers on a piece of paper, and NO cheating! The
answers are at the bottom.
1. Which is your favourite color out of: red , black , blue ,
green , or yellow ?
2. Your first initial?
3. Your month of birth?
4. Which color do you like more, black or white?
5. Name of a person of the same sex as yours
6. Your favorite number?
7. Do you like Flying or Driving more?
8. Do you like a lake or the ocean more?
9. Write down a wish (a realistic one).
When you're done, scroll down. (Don't cheat!)
Answers
1. If you choose:
Red - You are alert and your life is full of love.
Black - You are conservative and aggressive
Green - Your soul is relaxed and you are laid back..
Blue- You are spontaneous and love kisses and affection from
the ones you love.
Yellow - You are a very happy person and give good advice to
those who are down..
2. If your initial is:
A-K You have a lot of love and friendships in your life.
L-R You try to enjoy your life to the maximum & your love
life is soon to blossom.
S-Z You like to help others and your future love life looks
very good..
3. If you were born in:
Jan-Mar: The year will go very well for you and you will
discover that you fall in love with someone totally unexpected.
April-June: You will have a strong love relationship that will
not last long but the memories will last forever.
July-Sep: You will have a great year and will experience a
major life-changing experience for the good.
Oct-Dec: Your love life will not be great, but eventually you
will find your soul mate.
4. If you chose:
Black: Your life will take on a different direction, it will
seem hard at the time but will be the best thing for you, and you will be glad
for the change.
White: You will have a friend who completely confides in you
and would do anything for you, but you may not realize it.
5.. This person is your best friend.
6 This is how many close friends you have in your lifetime.
7. If you chose:
Flying: You like adventure.
Driving: You are a laid back person
8. If you chose:
Lake : You are loyal to your friends and your lover and are
very reserved.
Ocean: You are spontaneous and like to please people.
From Michelle M. thanks :)
Friday, March 19, 2010
Angels
ANGELS CAN FLY CAUSE THEY TAKE THEMSELVES LIGHTLY
WHAT WOULD LIFE BE LIKE IF YOU WERE BLIND????? WALK AROUND WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED,,,,,,,,!!!! NOW OPEN THEM AND SMILE!!!! TODAYS YOUR LUCKY DAY!!!!!!!
Nancy
WHAT WOULD LIFE BE LIKE IF YOU WERE BLIND????? WALK AROUND WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED,,,,,,,,!!!! NOW OPEN THEM AND SMILE!!!! TODAYS YOUR LUCKY DAY!!!!!!!
Nancy
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Manifestation feedback from Sharon Journey group
Hi Cindy,
I had to let you know how great the group was last night and how much energy there was. It was amazing. When the Manifestation card came to me I didn't know what to think. There was so many great ideas and thoughts but I HAVE the answer today. I thought you'd like to know what happened.
As I said last night, I lost my way in faith. I was floundering and didn't know if God or anyone was actually hearing me. It was as if the communication line was down and I felt a empty nothing where once I felt surrounded by God. A week ago I pleaded for a sign, that there was someone listening and that things would be okay. I asked and asked, just as a starving man asks for scraps. Still starving I went to the group where so much energy and love filled the room and the Manifestation card was in front of me. As I drove home (I live an hour and a half away) I thought about it and thought it must mean that I need to manifest the things I'm asking, become those things. Well the real meaning was delivered to me this morning on the way to work.
I started my commute thinking again about the card and how I felt like a blind person not seeing the light and WHAM a truck with a huge sign BLINDS AND SHADES was right next to me. I couldn't miss it. It was gone as quickly as that thought popped into my head. Wow, maybe I'm NOT blind and shaded from God. I thought about that for about five minutes as I drove along the route I drive everyday. Maybe God does see and hear me, Maybe that was the manifestation I was asking for. Still pondering this and the thinking about the heartache and pain in my life, WHAM a jeep with a tire cover on the back pulls right in front of me. Cindy, this is the Manifestation....on that tire cover was written "LIFE IS GOOD". I drove behind that jeep for 20 minutes with my eyes glued to those words. My answer was given...it can't be any plainer. I was blind, life is good. I felt such an energy shift at that moment and such gratitude that I actually had joy. I'm still in such awe of such a sign. It was as if God took a billboard and wrote on it. It couldn't be any plainer. I had my manifestation. Sometimes the word is exactly what it is.
It's 15 hours later and I still feel that joy and awe, I feel different, almost connected. I've found a path and my journey is unfolding. I don't know what's next, but I feel very at peace knowing that I was heard. There is someone there!
Thank you for the gift you shared,
Sharon
Hi Cindy,
You're more than welcome to share this amazing story. To feel this wonderful is truly awe inspiring. There is more to the story now too.
Everyday now during my morning commute, I turn off the radio and just talk to God and tell him about all the things that I'm truly grateful for and somehow things just pour out that I had no idea were in me. It's like a fountain that was turned on and just keeps bubbling up. As I was rolling along and telling God whatever came up from my heart, I asked him to put into my life the soul mate that he has for me as I travel through my journey. For some reason I said, please give me a sign that you're hearing me and how grateful I am that I feel so full of love and so alive. Cindy, just as before, within a minute of asking, WHAM a work van pulls right in front of me with big letters painted on it. I couldn't believe my eyes when I read "LOCAL MAN" plumbing. (I never heard of that company and have never seen that van before but I do know, God has a sense of humor and he knows I need really BIG signs since I'm a novice at this!) I have no doubt that manifestation is part of the card I chose that night. When I chose that card I had no idea what it was but it's coming in loud and clear!
Then this morning I was driving along and talking God's ear off and said, please guide me and send into my life the people and experiences that will bring love and light into my life. Yes, you guessed it, It wasn't even a minute and WHAM, I got cut off again. This time by a volkswagon with a big bumper sticker that said: GOT HOPE!
I know God has a plan for me and the first was to open my eyes and reconnect. I am thankful I did before he had to actually drop a car on me! I wish I had your gift so he could tell me without the close calls but sometimes I guess it takes a good shove to wake up and realize every minute is a gracious gift that we can use to the full or waste. I feel that my purpose will be revealed soon on my journey. Who knows, I may get a billboard with it!
Once again, thank you for helping me to find my connection to the energy from God and for that communication to open up again. To feel his love all around is just amazing. I feel the heavy weight has been lifted and I'm letting go of the reigns and letting God put me where I should be. He's shown me in no uncertain terms, he hears and he's there.
Love,
Sharon
I had to let you know how great the group was last night and how much energy there was. It was amazing. When the Manifestation card came to me I didn't know what to think. There was so many great ideas and thoughts but I HAVE the answer today. I thought you'd like to know what happened.
As I said last night, I lost my way in faith. I was floundering and didn't know if God or anyone was actually hearing me. It was as if the communication line was down and I felt a empty nothing where once I felt surrounded by God. A week ago I pleaded for a sign, that there was someone listening and that things would be okay. I asked and asked, just as a starving man asks for scraps. Still starving I went to the group where so much energy and love filled the room and the Manifestation card was in front of me. As I drove home (I live an hour and a half away) I thought about it and thought it must mean that I need to manifest the things I'm asking, become those things. Well the real meaning was delivered to me this morning on the way to work.
I started my commute thinking again about the card and how I felt like a blind person not seeing the light and WHAM a truck with a huge sign BLINDS AND SHADES was right next to me. I couldn't miss it. It was gone as quickly as that thought popped into my head. Wow, maybe I'm NOT blind and shaded from God. I thought about that for about five minutes as I drove along the route I drive everyday. Maybe God does see and hear me, Maybe that was the manifestation I was asking for. Still pondering this and the thinking about the heartache and pain in my life, WHAM a jeep with a tire cover on the back pulls right in front of me. Cindy, this is the Manifestation....on that tire cover was written "LIFE IS GOOD". I drove behind that jeep for 20 minutes with my eyes glued to those words. My answer was given...it can't be any plainer. I was blind, life is good. I felt such an energy shift at that moment and such gratitude that I actually had joy. I'm still in such awe of such a sign. It was as if God took a billboard and wrote on it. It couldn't be any plainer. I had my manifestation. Sometimes the word is exactly what it is.
It's 15 hours later and I still feel that joy and awe, I feel different, almost connected. I've found a path and my journey is unfolding. I don't know what's next, but I feel very at peace knowing that I was heard. There is someone there!
Thank you for the gift you shared,
Sharon
Hi Cindy,
You're more than welcome to share this amazing story. To feel this wonderful is truly awe inspiring. There is more to the story now too.
Everyday now during my morning commute, I turn off the radio and just talk to God and tell him about all the things that I'm truly grateful for and somehow things just pour out that I had no idea were in me. It's like a fountain that was turned on and just keeps bubbling up. As I was rolling along and telling God whatever came up from my heart, I asked him to put into my life the soul mate that he has for me as I travel through my journey. For some reason I said, please give me a sign that you're hearing me and how grateful I am that I feel so full of love and so alive. Cindy, just as before, within a minute of asking, WHAM a work van pulls right in front of me with big letters painted on it. I couldn't believe my eyes when I read "LOCAL MAN" plumbing. (I never heard of that company and have never seen that van before but I do know, God has a sense of humor and he knows I need really BIG signs since I'm a novice at this!) I have no doubt that manifestation is part of the card I chose that night. When I chose that card I had no idea what it was but it's coming in loud and clear!
Then this morning I was driving along and talking God's ear off and said, please guide me and send into my life the people and experiences that will bring love and light into my life. Yes, you guessed it, It wasn't even a minute and WHAM, I got cut off again. This time by a volkswagon with a big bumper sticker that said: GOT HOPE!
I know God has a plan for me and the first was to open my eyes and reconnect. I am thankful I did before he had to actually drop a car on me! I wish I had your gift so he could tell me without the close calls but sometimes I guess it takes a good shove to wake up and realize every minute is a gracious gift that we can use to the full or waste. I feel that my purpose will be revealed soon on my journey. Who knows, I may get a billboard with it!
Once again, thank you for helping me to find my connection to the energy from God and for that communication to open up again. To feel his love all around is just amazing. I feel the heavy weight has been lifted and I'm letting go of the reigns and letting God put me where I should be. He's shown me in no uncertain terms, he hears and he's there.
Love,
Sharon
DuBois Manor new book Diana Baxter
Below is the intro to my book, DuBois Manor.
It is about a life and how it has so many twists and turns. This book takes place in a river mansion. I come up with these intros on all the books now. Have no idea where but, when I start a new manuscript these sayings pop out. This one below is one I came up with last summer out of the blue. This butterfly has spiritual meaning throughout the book. It makes more sense once you read the book. Anyway, wanted to share it with you and if anyone else wants to read it.
Of course I read it out loud in my Deep southern drawl as the book takes place late 1880's down south...........Just wanted to share................
We are never truly alone on this journey we call life.
We are guided and watched over by loved ones who have passed on.
Life has it’s deep currents, twists and turns as does a river.
We come here safe out of a cocoon only to find we have wings that can take us on our journey.
Choosing where we decide to take flight and land is entirely up to us.
Always remember, once out the cocoon we are all fragile as is the butterfly.
D.Baxter
http://www.dbaxternovels.com
Diana Baxter
It is about a life and how it has so many twists and turns. This book takes place in a river mansion. I come up with these intros on all the books now. Have no idea where but, when I start a new manuscript these sayings pop out. This one below is one I came up with last summer out of the blue. This butterfly has spiritual meaning throughout the book. It makes more sense once you read the book. Anyway, wanted to share it with you and if anyone else wants to read it.
Of course I read it out loud in my Deep southern drawl as the book takes place late 1880's down south...........Just wanted to share................
We are never truly alone on this journey we call life.
We are guided and watched over by loved ones who have passed on.
Life has it’s deep currents, twists and turns as does a river.
We come here safe out of a cocoon only to find we have wings that can take us on our journey.
Choosing where we decide to take flight and land is entirely up to us.
Always remember, once out the cocoon we are all fragile as is the butterfly.
D.Baxter
http://www.dbaxternovels.com
Diana Baxter
Friday, February 26, 2010
I knew there was a reason for my love of coffee
Thank you Stacy for sending me this:
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and howthings were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to makeit and wanted to give up She was tired of fighting and struggling.It seemed as soon as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter,she asked, "Tell me what you see.." "Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently... The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to thebo iling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water,the very circumstance that brings the pain.. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and howthings were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to makeit and wanted to give up She was tired of fighting and struggling.It seemed as soon as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter,she asked, "Tell me what you see.." "Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently... The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to thebo iling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water,the very circumstance that brings the pain.. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Affirmation
I am the director of my life. I notice my feelings and attitudes and keep myself in a place of health and equanimity. I am not hurried by the world around me or taken off balance of the statement of others. I stay in balance from a place of realization of the Divine within me. I move forward to wisdom, power and Selfcare
Thank you Nancy for this wonderful affirmation.
Thank you Nancy for this wonderful affirmation.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Quote on People
People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But, people will NEVER forget how you made them feel."
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Quote by Joseph Campbell
"It is by going down into the abyss
that we recover the treasures of life.
Where you stumble, there lies your treasure."
Joseph Campbell
that we recover the treasures of life.
Where you stumble, there lies your treasure."
Joseph Campbell
Friday, November 6, 2009
An angel wrote:
An Angel wrote:
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
God gives every bird it's food, but He does not throw it into its nest.
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
God gives every bird it's food, but He does not throw it into its nest.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
With passion
"With Passion"
With passion pray,
With passion work,
With passion make love
With passion, eat and drink and dance and play.
Why look like a dead fish in this ocean of God?
Thanks Saba for sending this to me
you truly live your life this way.
Thanks Saba for sending this to me
you truly live your life this way.
Monday, July 27, 2009
The will and grace of God
'To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.' When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishingyou, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence.... 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
Friday, July 24, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Power of Grace from Michelle M.
The love, energy and empowerment we give to one anotheris so important.We are spiritual beings here on a human experiencebut we are always empowered by God.
Cindy :)
From Michelle M.
The words of wisdom came from an author by the name of Cheryl Richardson. She is an author and Life Coach. One of her books is called The Unmistakable Touch of Grace.
Here are the positive affirmations from last week's session:
The Power of Grace
I am open and receptive to the power of grace in my life.My life is divinely guided and I am always going in the best direction. Charge Forward!When we combine action with unwavering faith, the power of grace will meet our needs.
Grace for me, in my own words is when God steps in and gives you favor. He watches over you and protects you. You know like when you miss that plane or drive in later and you are savedfrom an unfortunate event. How about when something inside tells you, guides you to make a decision (a gut feeling) or you bump into someone who in some way was meant to be (like a coincidence). or right when you are at your ends, the right message, person, book, words, ...intervene to HELP!! All that is GRACE! I am sure we could probably come up with so many others. We all have examples of how grace has guided our lives if we look back carefullyat the orchestrated events. Maybe, we can all share one event that we remember or have experienced.
Cindy :)
From Michelle M.
The words of wisdom came from an author by the name of Cheryl Richardson. She is an author and Life Coach. One of her books is called The Unmistakable Touch of Grace.
Here are the positive affirmations from last week's session:
The Power of Grace
I am open and receptive to the power of grace in my life.My life is divinely guided and I am always going in the best direction. Charge Forward!When we combine action with unwavering faith, the power of grace will meet our needs.
Grace for me, in my own words is when God steps in and gives you favor. He watches over you and protects you. You know like when you miss that plane or drive in later and you are savedfrom an unfortunate event. How about when something inside tells you, guides you to make a decision (a gut feeling) or you bump into someone who in some way was meant to be (like a coincidence). or right when you are at your ends, the right message, person, book, words, ...intervene to HELP!! All that is GRACE! I am sure we could probably come up with so many others. We all have examples of how grace has guided our lives if we look back carefullyat the orchestrated events. Maybe, we can all share one event that we remember or have experienced.
Angelic messages from Michelle B.
From Michelle B.
Archangels
Michael – Protection – Overcoming Fears – Finding Life's Purpose
Rafael – Healer (works with those involved with healing and those needing healing)
Gabriel – Messenger (works with writers, teachers, preachers, etc.)
Angels must be asked to assist – they work with those that desire their assistance and do not cross or interfere with a person's free-will.
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My dearest angels:
What messages do you have for the attendees of theWed night Journey Group from last week?
We come to you with guidance and clarity that you may continue on your paths to greatness. We love that each of you is looking to connect with us beyond, to guide and help you grow and change as is needed for the fulfillment of yourdestinies and the pursuit of your desires.
Your own individual greatness will give attention to tread the path needed to travel toward that deeper greatness within. The greatness within longs to shineto assist others in guidance, healing and sharing experiences in order to move others thoughts and actions in line with spirit. Each of you will guide others with your own healing and writing or speaking ministries/talents.
Do not fear – our angelic and spiritual guidance and assistance is also available to you and your 'clients' and loved ones. Just ask us, ask us to guide you. Be clear in your questions and we will be clear in helping in the situation that you ask us about. We are here for you whenever you desire assistance of any type. Ask and listen within – your senses will awaken as you continually make connection with us in your asking; thoughts or spoken word ... we hear you. Your greater good is supported though us andwe will help you with those items that are for your greatest good.
Continue to ask; for you each ask for little for yourself and much for others– it is okay to ask for yourself as well – it is not selfish; it is through your desires that allows attraction to you. Good attracts good ... continue with good healthy desires (you know good desires from strictly material desires).
It is up to you to continue to learn and grow – yes, practice connecting with us. You will not always need 'teachers', for you will be those teaching and sharing to guide and assist other in their growth.
Your Assignments are to each find one person with whom to share an experience with – another spiritual person that you know and trust.
1 – Place your left hands on each other's right shoulders (facing each other)
2 – Look into each other's left eye
3 – State the following: (you can take turns)
I open myself to the divine, to guide and open me to help others through divine loving guidance
4 – Each sit and write the thoughts that come to you about your future and about helping others
GABRIEL
Archangels
Michael – Protection – Overcoming Fears – Finding Life's Purpose
Rafael – Healer (works with those involved with healing and those needing healing)
Gabriel – Messenger (works with writers, teachers, preachers, etc.)
Angels must be asked to assist – they work with those that desire their assistance and do not cross or interfere with a person's free-will.
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My dearest angels:
What messages do you have for the attendees of theWed night Journey Group from last week?
We come to you with guidance and clarity that you may continue on your paths to greatness. We love that each of you is looking to connect with us beyond, to guide and help you grow and change as is needed for the fulfillment of yourdestinies and the pursuit of your desires.
Your own individual greatness will give attention to tread the path needed to travel toward that deeper greatness within. The greatness within longs to shineto assist others in guidance, healing and sharing experiences in order to move others thoughts and actions in line with spirit. Each of you will guide others with your own healing and writing or speaking ministries/talents.
Do not fear – our angelic and spiritual guidance and assistance is also available to you and your 'clients' and loved ones. Just ask us, ask us to guide you. Be clear in your questions and we will be clear in helping in the situation that you ask us about. We are here for you whenever you desire assistance of any type. Ask and listen within – your senses will awaken as you continually make connection with us in your asking; thoughts or spoken word ... we hear you. Your greater good is supported though us andwe will help you with those items that are for your greatest good.
Continue to ask; for you each ask for little for yourself and much for others– it is okay to ask for yourself as well – it is not selfish; it is through your desires that allows attraction to you. Good attracts good ... continue with good healthy desires (you know good desires from strictly material desires).
It is up to you to continue to learn and grow – yes, practice connecting with us. You will not always need 'teachers', for you will be those teaching and sharing to guide and assist other in their growth.
Your Assignments are to each find one person with whom to share an experience with – another spiritual person that you know and trust.
1 – Place your left hands on each other's right shoulders (facing each other)
2 – Look into each other's left eye
3 – State the following: (you can take turns)
I open myself to the divine, to guide and open me to help others through divine loving guidance
4 – Each sit and write the thoughts that come to you about your future and about helping others
GABRIEL
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Life's breath
" Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away"
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Do not always ask
Do not always ask when you pray, but instead affirm God's blessings are
being given and spend most of your prayer giving thanks.
Norman Vincent Peale
being given and spend most of your prayer giving thanks.
Norman Vincent Peale
Friday, January 16, 2009
Maybe
1. Maybe. . We were supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting theright one so that, when we finally meet the right person, we will knowhow to be grateful for that gift.
2. Maybe . . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but,often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even seethe new one which has been opened for us.
3. Maybe . . . it is true that we don't know what we have until we loseit, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missinguntil it arrives.
4. Maybe . . . the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best ofeverything; they just make the most of everything that comes along theirway.
5. Maybe . . . the brightest future will always be based on a forgottenpast; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let goof your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.
6. Maybe. .. . You should dream what you want to dream; go where youwant to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life andone chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.
7. Maybe . . . there are moments in life when you miss someone -- aparent, a spouse, a friend, a child -- so much that you just want topick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they arearound you appreciate them more.
8 Maybe. .. . The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porchand swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it wasthe best conversation you've ever had.
9. Maybe. . You should always try to put yourself in others' shoes. Ifyou feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the otherperson, too.
10. Maybe. . You should do something nice for someone every single day,even if it is simply to leave them alone. Profound!
11. Maybe. . Giving someone all your love is never an assurance thatthey will love you back. Don't expect love in return; just wait for itto grow in their heart; but, if it doesn't, be content that it grew inyours.
12. Maybe . . . happiness waits for all those who cry, all those whohurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, foronly they can appreciate the importance of all the people who havetouched their lives.
13. Maybe . . . you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive; don't gofor wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile,because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find theone that makes your heart smile
14. Maybe. . you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet,enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, andenough hope to make you happy
15. Maybe . . you should try to live your life to the fullest becausewhen you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smilingbut when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone aroundyou crying.
Thank you Bette for sending this to me to post.:)
2. Maybe . . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but,often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even seethe new one which has been opened for us.
3. Maybe . . . it is true that we don't know what we have until we loseit, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missinguntil it arrives.
4. Maybe . . . the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best ofeverything; they just make the most of everything that comes along theirway.
5. Maybe . . . the brightest future will always be based on a forgottenpast; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let goof your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.
6. Maybe. .. . You should dream what you want to dream; go where youwant to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life andone chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.
7. Maybe . . . there are moments in life when you miss someone -- aparent, a spouse, a friend, a child -- so much that you just want topick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they arearound you appreciate them more.
8 Maybe. .. . The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porchand swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it wasthe best conversation you've ever had.
9. Maybe. . You should always try to put yourself in others' shoes. Ifyou feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the otherperson, too.
10. Maybe. . You should do something nice for someone every single day,even if it is simply to leave them alone. Profound!
11. Maybe. . Giving someone all your love is never an assurance thatthey will love you back. Don't expect love in return; just wait for itto grow in their heart; but, if it doesn't, be content that it grew inyours.
12. Maybe . . . happiness waits for all those who cry, all those whohurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, foronly they can appreciate the importance of all the people who havetouched their lives.
13. Maybe . . . you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive; don't gofor wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile,because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find theone that makes your heart smile
14. Maybe. . you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet,enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, andenough hope to make you happy
15. Maybe . . you should try to live your life to the fullest becausewhen you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smilingbut when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone aroundyou crying.
Thank you Bette for sending this to me to post.:)
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