The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are. - John Burroughs
running away?
Why is the grass always greener on the other side? Why do we always look for fun and excitement out there? What are we running away from? Pause to consider.
instead
What might be needed is a new pair of eyes, daily. We must figure out a way to renew our pledge to be learners, to be child-like, to feel wonder and excitement about what we have, about opportunities that abound us and for what is still possible.
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You want a better, more fraternal, more just world? Well then, start building it: Who is stopping you? Build it inside yourself and around you, build it with those who want it. Build it small, and it will grow. – Lanza del Vasto
we must be the change
Look in the mirror first. How can we change? How can I change? The change must be sweeping, where we deal kindly with our children, colleagues, everyone… How else can it be systemic within us?
practice kindness
I like to call it the ELK Principle, Extreme Loving and Kindness towards anyone we touch daily. Start with kind thoughts for yourself. Design each thought to be loving and lovely. Try to see the innocence and magnificence in every human. Mentally utter a Namaste to them. Very hard to do consistently, let’s try though.
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Silence is a receptive space. – Barbara De Angelis
be still
Creation comes from silence. There’s a pause, a space between each of our thoughts. Pay attention to that space. That’s where creativity springs from. Which is why it’s important for us to be in control of our thoughts and not let them be the usual runaway kind. Be still and allow for creativity to occur!
stillness
Here’s a stillness practice. Meditation Tip #6:
- Breathe 3 deep breaths. Each inhalation should be from the nose. Hold each breath for a few comfortable seconds Breathe out slowly through your mouth. The exhalation should take about twice as long as the inhalation.
- Now just sit. Relax into your seat. Focus on each muscle (like on your shoulders, legs etc.) and allow them to relax.
- Just be. And watch your thoughts. Notice how a thought might come up, like ‘Hey when I get up I must call my mom’, accept the thought, do not hop in and complete the thought, just become aware of it and let it go.
- As you do more of the just ‘being’. You’ll become peaceful and alert. When you find yourself in a state of relaxed alertness, you’re then in the present ‘Now’ moment. Enjoy!
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You often overlook the choicest things in life because they’re so easy to obtain – the sunrise and the sunset, the starry host on a clear night, the taste of fresh clean air, the sight and smell of flowers and trees, and the fresh rain on your face. – Emmet Fox
want more
It’s easy to overlook the lovely things in and around us, because we always want more of something else. We want more because nothing truly satisfies us. We search for an elusive something, that which will eventually quench our thirst for wanting more and more. That something can be found and experienced.
receive what’s here
Let’s notice all that abounds us, the lovely family, the great health and enough material comforts to last a lifetime. Being gratified with what we have is one key to greater fulfillment now and later.
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Love never ends. – Corinthians
reality
What is reality? The one thing that stands out most when prophets, mystics, monks, yogis and people of God talk about their spiritual experiences, is love. Many scriptures declare that love is the be all, it’s the summary, it’s the distillation of all things religion, all things good, and God.
eternal life
We all want to live forever. The sure way to achieve eternal life is to identify with reality, to practice and to become love itself.
Love Steps:
- Receive God’s love
- Forgive yourself and all others
- Love all, including yourself
- Serve everyone while living your passion
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