Monthly Archives: February 2011

Quotes - 2011, Stillness

How We Bloom…

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No creature is fully itself till it is, like the dandelion, opened in the bloom of pure relationship to the sun, the entire living cosmos. – D.H. Lawrence

to what end?

Yes we are the creation. We live in the midst of the most ambitious and grand undertaking in time and space. We’re part of an unrelenting march of life through this almost limitless universe that houses all space and all time. What is our place in this creation? What are we doing here? Why? To what end? Where are we headed? Who are we?

the creator

Many indicators suggest that this creation in which we all dwell and have our being is the handiwork of a master creator. This creator participates personally in her creation and cares for all happenings big and small. He cares for people and relationships because apparently love is the currency of this universe and increasing this love is a purpose of it all. Let’s ponder that!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM aware of and reach for the Creator Sun!

Recommendation: A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson

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Quotes - 2011

Listen To Be Heard

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Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf. – Native American Indian Proverb

listen to me

All humans have a deep desire to be heard, to be understood, to show that they matter and to prove their worth to others. Where do we want to be heard? What are we trying to prove? How are we not listening?

deep listening

Let’s listen so that there’s no chatter in our mind. Let’s not compile our response to others, while they talk :)! Can we hear the flutter in their voice, the subtle nuances, the pain or joy? Can we notice their body language, facial expressions and what might lie under their expressions? Can we sense their being, their motive, and desires? All of this lies just under the words they speak. So let’s listen deeply!

Daily Affirmation: Today I listen deeply by focusing on the other.

Recommendation: Co-Active Coaching by Laura Whitworth

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Quotes - 2011

What’s Your Religion?

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God has no religion.  – Gandhi

god’s religion

What’s god’s religion? God as defined is the creator. He’s also in many ways, far beyond our comprehension. Intellectually we’re probably like amoebas to him. If God is love then as his creation he must view us with overwhelming love. If God is love then certainly that’s the universal currency. Love is the answer.

our religion

My definition of religion goes like this: It’s that which helps us approach reality. Reality about our origin, our existence and our purpose. Love makes the world go around and must be the basis for any religion, personal or institutional. If our religion isn’t growing love and forgiveness within us, we must become alert to what will.

Daily Affirmation: Today I move in love and forgiveness for all.

Recommendation: The Urantia Papers

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Gita, Quotes - 2011

Are We Friendly To Us?

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6.8 The soul of man is his friend when by the Spirit he has conquered his soul; but when a man is not lord of his soul then this becomes his own enemy. – The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6)

enemy

When we’re not in partnership with ‘Spirit’ and actively elevating our being, we could be our own worst enemies. That’s because we simply don’t know what’s best for us. We flounder about and often make poor decisions. We’re not happy.

friend

When we move with ‘Spirit’ while seeking direction for our lives, we’re effectively in partnership with God. A partnership like this can never fail. Even if the world sees us as a failure, we’re on the right track and thrive from a spiritual perspective.

Daily Affirmation: Today I befriend God.

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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Quotes - 2011

A Deeper Meaning?

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Seek not to change the world, but choose to change your mind about the world. What you see reflects your thinking. And your thinking but reflects your choice of what you want to see. – A Course In Miracles

change perception

Gandhi said ‘we must be the change we want to see in the world’, such change begins in how we perceive the world, others and ourselves. When we explore our perceptions, beliefs, assumptions, thought-patterns and expectations we approach greater self-knowledge. That exercise can feed the change we want to see.

meaning

When we perceive external situations they’re colored by the special tint on our experience and DNA infused glasses. We see accordingly, we expect and believe accordingly. As we choose to see what we see, our thinking further underscores that choice. In other words our thinking, our perception and choices reinforce each other. We live in a world of our own creation. Is there meaning in the world and our relationships beyond what we imprint on them?

Daily Affirmation: Today I become aware of my thinking.

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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Quotes - 2011

Why Our Thoughts Matter

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There are no idle thoughts.  – A Course In Miracles

thoughts are powerful

Thoughts initiate. Thoughts create. Thoughts perpetuate. We’re constantly thinking and therefore initiating, creating and perpetuating. What thoughts or thought patterns do we dwell on?

love or fear?

Each thought or thought pattern leads us either into fear or to an experience of love. The two emotions cannot coexist. ‘Today I must buy that present for my friend’ could be a thought we think. If it’s something we’re afraid we might forget to do or we’re doing it because we want our friend to like us, then essentially this thought creates fear in us. Instead if we’re imagining what the effect of that present will be on our relationship and how we might enjoy buying and presenting that gift then this thought leads to more love. No thought is idle, we choose and design at every juncture.

Daily Affirmation: Today I move towards love by becoming love.

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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Quotes - 2011

How Have We Held Back?

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Only what you have not extended to any situation can be lacking.  – A Course In Miracles

view of life

What is our outlook in life? Do we expect things to work out? Do we expect resources to become available? Or do we expect trouble and expect things to sour, even if we do so sub-consciously? It’s what we expect and how we look at life events that determines our experience of such events. It’s how we view our own self that further colors our experiences.

look again

Whenever we find something missing in our life, a relationship or an event, we must look again. We must notice how we’ve held back in participating fully in that relationship or situation. We must notice how we show up. If we seek someone’s love, have we loved fully? Do we love ourselves? If we expect better friendships, how friendly have we been? How friendly are we to us? If we seek abundance, do all our thoughts and actions reflect abundance? Are we generous with our own selves?

Daily Affirmation: Today I give Life my all.

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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