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Quotes - 2014

Why We Are Rats…

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The problem with winning the rat race is you’re still a rat. – L.M. Montgomery

a new day!

We are all like rats aren’t we? We go milling about, with our nose to the ground, just like rats, looking for that elusive thing or person that will truly satisfy our deepest desires.

We satisfy some desires, are never deeply satiated, and move on to the next thing! We repeat this process while enjoying some bliss, enduring pain and experiencing loads of worry and anxiety.

To what end?

What’s our goal?

Till when?

What’s next?

What would happen if the rats stopped, looked around, even looked above? What’s the way out? Lot’s of questions to ponder and ruminate on!

affirmations

Today I AM consciously exiting the rat race! I’ll seek deeper meaning in life and think about grander goals. I’ll reflect more often and be aware of my thoughts and intentions. By doing so I’ll allow the Spirit in me to have more leeway over me. As I deepen this partnership life will become even more amazing and the opportunities to love and serve will accelerate!

Recommendation: Awakening of Intelligence by Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Quotes - 2014

Why Each Day Is New!

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Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet? – L.M. Montgomery

a new day!

Tomorrow is a new day! This next moment is a fresh moment! A moment in which we can reset life, gain a new perspective, become more courageous and face life like the children of God that we are! How will we accept this treasure, this gift, called Time?

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Today I seize each moment as a fresh one! I AM starting anew. I let the shackles from yesterday drop. I adorn hope, which is tomorrow. I AM a child of God and welcome this never-ending and ever-expanding adventure called Life!

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

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Quotes - 2014

How To Live…

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A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul. – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

a quality life

Goethe refers to living a life of quality. That’s one in which we appreciate Beauty in thought and in form. It’s a life where we acknowledge and accept Truth in any form that we behold it. And one where Goodness in action and being is considered a great way to live.

Attention to Truth, Beauty & Goodness will sculpt a life well lived, a life that’s fulfilling at the deepest level, one that is full of Love and its expression.

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Today I live a quality life! I pay attention to the True, the Beauty and the Goodness around me and in others. I take it easy because there’s really no hurry. Consequently I can truly enjoy life and its bounties. I truly listen to nature and to my brothers and sisters. Life is good and it’ll never be any other way!

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

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Quotes - 2014

How To Enjoy Now

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No longer forward nor behind
I look in hope or fear;
But, grateful, take the good I find,
The best of now and here.

– John Greenleaf Whittier

now

To inhabit the present moment is not an easy undertaking. But there’s a way! The trick is to look for what’s ‘good’, what’s great, true and beautiful, around us in the moment. Let’s remind ourselves to do that and we’ll become masters of the now moment!

affirmations

I AM a now person. I love being present. I seek all that’s good and beautiful around me. I feel good when I do that. All of the Universe’s goodness flows to me and through me when I AM fully present!

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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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?

affirmations

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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Quotes - 2014

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

affirmations

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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Quotes - 2014

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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