Monthly Archives: May 2013

Quotes - 2013

How To Say Goodbye to Worry!

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You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building a nest in your hair.  – Chinese Proverb

worry

We can always find something to worry about. But that’s misuse of our time and energy. What might we do instead?

practice just being

Thinking is doing. Worrying is doing. Why not just be instead? Here are some tips…

Watch our breath, deepen our breathing.

Notice the aromas (or odors) in the air.

Feel the tension in our bodies. Relax.

Smell a rose.

Truly watch something without making up words about it.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM being more than doing…

Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

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Quotes - 2013

The Mysteries of Life…

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Be light unto yourselves. Rely upon yourself; do not depend on anyone else.  –Buddha

buddhism

Buddhism is a unique religion because at its inception Buddha made it very clear that there is no God. And that we shouldn’t rely on anyone or anything outside self. The above quote is attributed to him as his last words. We’re exhorted to never take anyone else’s word for anything. We must experiment with truth ourselves…

us

We’re alone and we’re not, all at the same time. We must rely on self but then never forget that the Universe assists us at every turn. God lives inside us and we mostly don’t know it. Life is full of conundrums and is a bag full of mysteries. That’s what makes it so juicy! Enjoy!!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM  enjoying the mysteries of Life!

Recommendation: Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tse

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How Not To Resist Life…

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Life changes for the better when we realize that we don’t have to know everything and we don’t have to pretend we do. – Simon Sinek

know it all

We strut around as people who know it all. If you have a question we can answer it for you! If you don’t know the right answer we can correct you. Unfortunately this pose hurts us more than it helps…

no pretensions

What if we took the opposite tack? That we don’t know much, others will give us the answer, the Universe will lead us forward and that all is well…

Now suddenly the burden is off our shoulders. People like us more. Delicious ‘coincidences’ start to occur. And Life provides all the clues and answers we need. This way of being is the Natural way and it really works, let’s try it today!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM flowing with Nature…

Recommendation: Start with Why by Simon Sinek

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How To Be Big!

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Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion!  – Rumi (the untold story)

small?

We’re often afraid of life itself. We go about protecting our turf. We care too much about our reputation. We’re not adventurous enough. We don’t act like God’s kids…

we’re the universe

The Universe, God, finds expansion through us. It creates via us. He expresses through our life. If we’re small so is he. We must expand, joyously, without reservation and fearlessly! It’s our birth-right-responsibility!!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM creative beyond self-imposed limits!!

Recommendation:

The Essential Rumi, New Expanded EditionA Year with Rumi: Daily ReadingsKindle Paperwhite, 6

Quotes - 2013

Who Was Frosty Westering?

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You make the big time where you are!  – Frosty Westering

frosty

I met Brad Westering last week at Garfield High School. Somehow we ended up discussing a great man, Frosty, Brad’s dad. Frosty died last month and I realized while chatting with Brad that he was one of the most ‘alive’ people while he walked this planet. Read his obituary.

“Did you know one of the most remarkable American coaches died on Friday?

…and while he lived, oh boy, was he alive.”

the big time!

We all want to be happy. But happiness is not a destination, the wise say, it’s the journey itself. With his actions Frosty made it abundantly clear that if we can’t make the most of where we are then we’ll never make it. What sage advice from a sage like person!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM making it big right here!.

Recommendation: Make the Big Time Where You Are by Frosty Westering

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The Moment That Can Change Everything!

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The Moment we’ve been waiting for just arrived!  – Namaste Now!

the moment

All our previous moments have led us to this one. Now. This really has been the moment we’ve always anticipated. Our future has arrived. What will we do with it?

In my blog yesterday I set high expectations for today’s quote. That’s what we do daily when we anticipate something in the future. Does it help or does it hurt? How can we be fully present to the most amazing moment of all time?

tough and lovely

We might be facing a tough moment. In which case let’s embrace it fully and experience it for what it is. Then let’s look around and inside us to affirm all that’s good and is working. Let’s be grateful for what this difficult moment will eventually blossom into…

If it’s a lovely moment we’re experiencing then what is it that makes it lovely?

If we’re indifferent about this moment then how can we make this and every moment glorious?

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM making the most of the most anticipated and amazing moment of all time!!

Recommendations:

Living the Science of MindNotes from the Universe: New Perspectives from an Old FriendThe SecretThe Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual EnlightenmentKindle Paperwhite, 6

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The Moment That Can Change Everything!

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The Moment we’ve been waiting for just arrived!  – Namaste Now!

the moment

All our previous moments have led us to this one. Now. This really has been the moment we’ve always anticipated. Our future has arrived. What will we do with it?

In my blog yesterday I set high expectations for today’s quote. That’s what we do daily when we anticipate something in the future. Does it help or does it hurt? How can we be fully present to the most amazing moment of all time?

tough and lovely

We might be facing a tough moment. In which case let’s embrace it fully and experience it for what it is. Then let’s look around and inside us to affirm all that’s good and is working. Let’s be grateful for what this difficult moment will eventually blossom into…

If it’s a lovely moment we’re experiencing then let’s ask self: what is it that makes it lovely?

If we’re indifferent about this moment then how can we make this and every moment glorious?

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM making the most of the most anticipated and amazing moment of all time!!

Recommendations:

Living the Science of MindNotes from the Universe: New Perspectives from an Old FriendThe SecretThe Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual EnlightenmentKindle Paperwhite, 6