Monthly Archives: July 2014

Quotes - 2014

Why Be Kind?

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To err on the side of generosity, patience, and kindness…is not to err. – The Universe

the right way

The ‘right’ way of living is to live the way of love. To love God and to love our neighbors like self was the supreme commandment given by Jesus. Buddha taught compassion. There has to be a reason why all religions teach the way of gentleness, kindness and caring. What is that reason?

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Today I AM gentleness personified. I AM gentle because I have no concerns in life. All is taken care of for me. I do not need to compete nor worry about how the Universe will shower its bounty on me. I just go about loving and serving and that’s my only job. Well other than to be happy, but then how can I not be happy if I AM loving?

Recommendation: Notes from the Universe by Mike Dooley

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How To Understand What Is…

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…to understand what is, one must observe what one thinks, feels and does from moment to moment.  – Krishnamurti

what is…

We’re babies in the Universe. We found ourselves born on this planet, surrounded by a variety of people, thoughts, attitudes, mores and more. Essentially we have to make sense of our place in this reality. We are conditioned, biased and generally not super capable of figuring it all out. So what should we do?

The first and main step is that of becoming more aware. More aware of self, reactions, attitudes, tendencies, drivers, intentions and purposes. Once we understand our proclivities and actions better we’ll be on our way. The Universe rewards awareness and curiosity. We can define the questions that must be asked as we increase our awareness. The two combined, will yield most of the answers we seek!

awareness + curiosity = understanding

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Today I AM observing. I AM observing self, my thoughts and attitudes. I notice that I notice. I notice others, their attitudes and actions. I notice when my awareness results in my acting differently. I pay special attention to my biases and how they influence my life and actions. I AM slowly awakening and truly appreciate Life!

Recommendation: The Awakening of Intelligence by Krishnamurti

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How To Be More Patient…

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For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.  – Ecclesiastes 3:1

patience and time

The universe is constantly evolving according to God’s master plan. Looks like God wants to…

    • share herself by multiplying self

    • experience life from other perspectives

    • join her offspring in satisfying and everlasting relationships

      Knowing that our life is part of an unfolding (and mostly unknown) larger purpose allows us to become more patient.

      To achieve his purposes God created Space. For anything to move inside Space requires Time. So Space and Time go hand-in-hand. God in undertaking this massive ‘experiment’ allows for as much time as is necessary to achieve his purposes. This is the reason why given our limited perspective we get frustrated and impatient. We don’t understand the overall picture. One way to become more patient is to ruminate over this idea and focus our attention on the ‘Now’ moment. Now is all that is.

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      Today I AM at peace with life. I have all the time I need. I need not be in a hurry. God’s watching and fully participating in my life and in this Universe. I live an adventurous life and am very happy with all that’s going on. I go where Life leads me. I flow with life and life flows through me…

      Recommendation: Life’s Little Instruction Book by H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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      How To Achieve Our Potential…

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      The important thing is to be able at any moment to sacrifice what you are for what you could become. – Charles Dubois

      potential

      We create our thoughts. We define our attitude. We determine how much of our potential we will reach on any given day. What are we choosing?

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      Today I AM taking ownership of my thoughts. I pick the thoughts that serve me well. I allow Spirit to fill me with lovely thoughts. I AM happy and creative at the same time.

      Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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      How To Experience The Now!

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      The perfection of any moment can only be experienced by a grateful heart. – NamasteNow!

      now

      Memories of the past and hopes for the future cloud our now experience. Only a grateful mind is content with what’s going on in the moment. The grateful heart is happy and doesn’t feel a need to regret past mistakes or worry about the future. Such a person has faith in God and rests peacefully.

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      Today I AM confident that all is well. I AM thankful for all that I AM and all that’s working in my life. I have faith in God and in humanity. I rest easy in the current moment and enjoy all its glories!

      Recommendation: The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo

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      Why It’s All Perception…

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      Seek not to change the world, but to change your mind about the world.  – A Course in Miracles (ACIM)

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      As the cliché goes, change not the world but self. Changing self is all about changing our habitual thoughts and our world-view. It helps to examine our thoughts about the world and the people who make up our lives…

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      Today I AM aware of being a child of God. I receive the ministrations of Spirit and readily follow its leadings. I AM encouraged to love all who come in contact with me. I seek to understand and to serve. I AM teachable by all who I encounter and by the events I experience. I AM a flexible and adaptive creative force here on Earth!

      Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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      Why We Are Irreplaceable…

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      I need you as much as you need me. To show me the way, to give me each day, and to go where I couldn’t otherwise go. – The Universe

      irreplaceable

      We are unique and mini instances of creator-hood here on earth. God created his family and shared a lot of himself with us. We are his eyes and ears in time and space. Even though he’s perfect, without us God feels incomplete. We matter to him. Let’s step up to this glorious opportunity!

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      Today I AM God’s gift to mankind Smile! My brothers and sisters around me, are a gift to me. I experience each moment and event like it was my last day on earth. I AM fully present and available. I relish life. I AM joyous and can’t stop counting my blessings!

      Recommendation: Notes from the Universe by Mike Dooley

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