Nothing compares to the sensation
of being alive in the company of
another. It is God breathing on
the embers of our soul.

– The Way Under The Way – Mark Nepo

mark nepo

Came across this incredible bit of poetry by Mark Nepo. I’d like to share bits of it in the coming days. Enjoy!

relationships

A conversation with another person is like talking to God. Relationships are the most important thing in this entire Universe. It’s why God created everything. He shared himself with himself in an endless profusion of meaning. Are we paying attention to this playful interlude that is life?

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM valuing others…

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

He simply said, “Choose joy.”   – Jeff C. Olsen

mood

We choose our mood. Period. Through our general temperament we also attract what eventually shows up in our lives. That’s how important it is to manage our moment-to-moment mood and temperament.

joy

The mood with the highest vibration is one that can be described as ‘love-filled joy’. That’s our goal, for every day and in fact for every moment. How can we get there?

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM joyously loving!

Recommendation: I Knew Their Hearts: The Amazing True Story… by Jeff C. Olsen

I realized that no one ever really dies. We always live on. I had experienced a God as real and tangible as we are. He knows our every heartache, yet allows us to experience and endure them for our growth. His is the highest form of love; He allows us to become what we will. He watches as we create who we are. He allows us to experience life in a way that makes us more like Him, divine creators of our own destiny.  – Jeff C. Olsen

jeff olsen

Bio

In 1997, Jeff experienced a horrific automobile accident which inflicted multiple life threatening injuries, including crushing both his legs. His left leg was amputated above the knee. The most devastating outcome of the accident was the loss of his wife and youngest son, both killed instantly. At that time, Jeff had profound experiences, which deepened his spirituality and gave him insights and gifts not common in today’s world. He found the courage to carry on, heal, care for his living son and eventually thrive in his career and community contributions.

discover you

Few people suffer as much as Jeff did. I just finished reading his book and it’s a must read in my opinion here’s why:

• Think life is tough? Some others have had it much ‘worse’.
• Don’t know how to find joy in daily life? Then read a story like Jeff’s.
• Don’t know where life is taking us? Get some clues by reading near-death accounts on this site http://www.nderf.org/ and this one http://ndestories.org/.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM alive and well!!

Recommendation: I Knew Their Hearts: The Amazing True Story… by Jeff C. Olsen