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Quotes - 2011

Why The ‘Big Picture’ Matters…

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Every situation, properly perceived, becomes an opportunity to heal. – A Course in Miracles (ACIM)

the small picture

We’re head-deep into maya, or what we may call the ‘small picture’. Our view and experience is extremely circumscribed. We’re boxed in by our culture, our country, our gender, our thoughts (assumptions/biases) and by matter itself.

the big picture

Only by glimpsing the big picture can we hope to feel better about all that goes on in our lives and around the world. That glimpse is more easily caught when we believe in a Creator in whom we have faith. Faith and hope are the vehicles which can bring us peace in the current moment… Once we find that peace then healing (of any sort) can start to take place.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM hopeful.

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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Quotes - 2011

What Creates Diamonds?

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What is to give light must endure burning. – Viktor Frankl

light

We were born to be ‘lights’ to others around us. We already are. How? When we highlight the amazing strengths and creativity that we already possess and use them for others’ benefit. How can we transform our selves to burn even brighter?

challenges

Notice the challenges and travails that kids go through. They might be overwhelmed and feel as though their world was ending! But adults often know better … that a broader perspective might be applicable to their situation. We also know that the experience might be a teaching moment for them. No brain surgery here, the same logic applies to our own suffering and challenges. Let’s apply a higher perspective when we can!

Daily Affirmation: Today I see from a higher perspective!

Recommendation: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra

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Quotes - 2011, Stillness

Why We’re At Home!

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God is our Father, the earth our mother, and the universe our birthplace. – The Urantia Papers

fear

What’s the core problem we face? I believe it has do with fear. We’re fearful of life and what might happen to us. Ponder that…

How much of our life do we build on this essential belief system? What would happen if we were fearless and at peace? What would it take to be that way?

a decision

In some ways what ‘is’ depends on what we decide it must be. What ‘is’ depends on what we expect from life. What would happen if we accept the following as true?

  1. God is my parent
  2. I’m loved beyond measure
  3. I want for nothing
  4. All is well
  5. All will be well

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM a child of the Universe!

Recommendation: The Urantia Papers

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Quotes - 2011

What Is Non-Violence?

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True non-violence is an impossibility without the possession of unadulterated fearlessness. – Mahatma Gandhi

being fearless

Fear drives a lot of our behavior. We fear loss of relationships, health or wealth and that leads to our reactions to life and to others. The flip side is love. When we experience love, fear has no place inside us. To eliminate fear, which we all want to do, 2 things, in my opinion are necessary:

  1. Faith: A faith in the goodness of the Universe, in God and in the ultimate triumph over any and all evil.
  2. Love: With that faith as our basis we can attempt to connect with that very energy that resides within us. This energy is Love itself.

flow with love

As we start connecting with that deep peace within us, love gushes up just like a spring fountain! That love then must be distributed to others through genuine service if we are to maintain it. The divine loop is complete: God <—> Self <—> Others. Then love starts to flow through us, from God to others and non-violence is the natural result. We’re fearless because nothing of consequence can hurt us. Life is wonderful!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM love personified!

Recommendation: Love: What Life Is All About by Leo F. Buscaglia

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Quotes - 2011, Stillness

You Are Perfect Love!

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You have so little faith in yourself because you are unwilling to accept the fact that perfect love is in you, and so you seek without for what you cannot find within. – A Course in Miracles

who are we?

If there’s a God, if there’s Universal Intelligence, then that which created us supports us, keeps us safe, loves us, guides us, inspires us and leads us forward…. A spark from God is at our core. Our challenge is to seek that spark; the first step in that direction is to accept that such a thing is possible…And that is Faith.

love r us

As we discover the center from which we emanate, we realize that love is the very currency of this Universe. We can choose love or we can choose fear at any juncture, those are our only 2 choices. Let’s choose the way of love, acceptance, forgiveness, peace, adventure and joy!!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM love.

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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Quotes - 2011

How To Live From Our Heart…

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Where-so-ever you go, go with all your heart. – Confucius

there we are

Where ever we go, we take us along. We can’t escape us. Often it’s in recognizing that we’re trying to escape a situation or a feeling, that our biggest growth may lie. Let’s become more aware of what we avoid and try to escape, let’s become more real.

from the heart

We often operate only from the brain, the mind, from the region of the head. Once we notice that, we could move our attention down to our heart region and live from that orientation. Our thoughts, our actions, our attitude, our demeanor and therefore our life-results will be quite different. Let’s try that!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM my heart.

Recommendation: An Introduction to Zen Buddhism by D.T. Suzuki

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Quotes - 2011

Why It’s Possible…

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What I most want you to dream of, are possibilities that thrill you.

What I most want you to feel, is happy.

And what I most want you to know, is that you’re loved.

Always and forever… – The Universe

possibilities

According to some, God and the Universe are exploding the full potential and possibilities inherent in the individual nodules of creativity that are us! The realms of time and space are teaming with life, and in wonderment of all that is possible. When we dwell in a state of possibilities, we’re likely living to our full potential. And then all is well and functioning just as it should!

happiness and love

If we’re not happy, why is that? If we can’t experience love then no wonder we’re not happy. If we’re fearful of life and the future then what’s the meaning of this all? If we but realize that we are the very children of the Infinite One, then what can we even worry about? We are princes and princesses who live like paupers not realizing that our divine inheritance surrounds us. Let’s wake up to this liberating realization!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM a crown prince/princess!

Recommendation: Notes from the Universe by Mike Dooley

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