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Articles, Quotes - 2010

Expectations & Assumptions

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Assumptions are the termites of relationships.  – Henry Winkler

our experience wells

We’re born into families, cultures and stories; through them we shape our lives which include our fears, assumptions and expectations about everything and everyone. I call these our ‘experience wells’. The benefit of staying in these wells that we’ve created is safety and familiarity. If we have to grow, get along with others and break away just as butterflies do from their cocoons, we must be able to climb out of our wells.

breaking away

First recognize that everyone else lives in their own experience well. For your own peace and sanity you must come out of your well, see the world and reality for what it is, and not from the circumscribed view from inside your well. For a relationship to be healthy, all involved must come out of their respective wells and be able to embrace each other in love and forgiveness.

Daily Affirmation: I am embracing truth. My focus is on forgiving and on appreciating the beauty that lies within all.

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Quotes - 2010

Only One Path …

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So many gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind, while just the art of being kind, is all the sad world needs. – Ella Cox Wheeler

many paths

There are indeed enumerable paths. Which one is right or best? Many people believe that you’ll do just fine no matter which path you choose. In reality there are as many paths as there are people. 

one needed

The path of kindness and compassion is a sure winner. When we cultivate these traits we start to embody pure love (God). Being good just becomes easier. We then instinctively know what to do in each situation. Still very hard to do, but at least now we have a shot?

Daily Affirmation: Today I will exude peace, love, kindness and compassion. Each action today will be from goodness, with the aim to serve others.

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Articles, Quotes - 2010

Feeling Blue?

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I just believe that optimism is the best policy. But, sometimes it’s difficult to be optimistic when you feel a little down. At those times, I’ve found that a small act of kindness, whether it’s performed by you or someone else, can really help boost your mood up. – SaraVera

feeling down?

When you feel down, the first step is to fully become aware of this feeling. Where is it in your body? Try to trace your thoughts back to how it all started. This will help you build a practice to uncover how and when you get the blues.

be kind

One great way to get out of the blues is to help someone who needs your help. Even allow someone else to be kind to you. Try not to snap back at such an individual, receive their help graciously. Smile.

Daily Affirmation: Today I will watch as I become sad. I will take back control of my mind. I will be loving and kind, to myself and others.

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Articles, Quotes - 2010

Happier

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We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.  – Martin Luther King Jr

resentments weigh us down

They occupy real-estate in our mind. We dwell on negativity. We lose precious time and fail to notice new opportunity. We go backwards.

forgive and forget

Feel lighter. Feel way better. Focus on positive expectations instead. Choose the new found time and attitude to pin-down new opportunities. Dwell on the silver lining.

Daily Affirmation: Today I refuse to be weighed down by resentment. I forgive one and all, I forgive myself. I travel in my lighter being to grander destinations. I’m smiling!

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Quotes - 2010, Stillness

Slow And Steady…

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There is a secret bond between slowness and memory, between speed and forgetting. – Milan Kundera

haste makes waste

We’re always in a hurry. To get where? To do what? Are we missing the journey while trying to get to the destination? It’s a habit we’ve formed. We ought to break it.

slow and steady

Let’s slooooow down.

Put reminders for yourself to pause and examine your mindset. Breathe deeper, don’t let life pass you by.

Daily Affirmation: Today I will remember to breathe slow and deep. I will pause to experience life.

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Quotes - 2010, Stillness

Contentment Is…

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Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao-tzu

look around

Life is bountiful. All we need are eyes to see and senses to sense it all. When our inner-most recesses are in silence, we can appreciate it, a whole lot more.

and within

The source of all joy, peace and contentment lies within us. Once we figure out how to tap into that, then all that we already have and already are, is supremely satisfying! Life is good, right now.

Daily Affirmation: Today I will notice the bounty that exists around me and in me. I will revel in the blessings I already enjoy! Thank you!

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Quotes - 2010

You Are Safe!

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You may be surrounded with small enemies and be retarded by many obstacles, but the big things and the real things of this world and the universe are on your side. – Jesus, The Urantia Papers

our fears

It’s our insecurities that keep us from being joyous, right here and now. Our planet is very confused, we scarcely have any idea about where we came from and what our destinies might be. Most religions are helpful but only to a point. We’re often left to our own devices to figure this out. And that’s scary.

ultimate safety

There’s a divine intelligence that authored this Universe and it’s beings. We’re ultimately safe. Accept this truth, through faith.

Affirmation: I accept that a divine thread runs through all life and all experiences. I am safe today and tomorrow.

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