The poet can only write the poems; it takes the reader to complete the meaning. – Nikki Giovanni
art & artists
God is the master poet who writes profusely and with abandon. It is up to us to make meaning out of everything we see and experience. God’s there behind the scenes watching and participating in many more ways than one. As we experience life and build our meaning and values, God finds that extremely powerful and valuable. He needs us as much as we need him. It takes two to tango and without us and our experience of living, relating and finding deep meaning, his whole creation would be very empty. We are important to God, we’re his art as well as artists in the making…
affirmations
I AM God’s child. I AM also the art he creates every day. Which is why I AM beautiful and lovely. I have great value. I bring this beauty and value to all who I meet daily. I AM gentle and create peace and loveliness wherever I go. Life occurs daily just like a gorgeous painting unfolds. Life is beautiful!
Recommendation: God Is Closer Than You Think by John Ortberg
Tag Archives: purpose
How To Practice Wonder!
The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. – W.B. Yeats
dull eyes
Are our eyes dulled and dead to the magic out there? Are we hypnotized to the magic within? Are we essentially not living? The unfortunate answer is ‘Yes’…
open them
To come alive we must open our eyes wide. We must get out of our heads and walk with your hearts wide open. We can then recognize the beauty and magic that surrounds us. We’ll see the multiple shades of green in the grass and the trees, we’ll see the wild colors that spring springs upon us and we’ll become aware of the loving peace that dwells deep within us…
Daily Affirmation: Today I AM keeping my eyes open in wonder!
Recommendation: The Urantia Papers
How To Empathize…
Empathy is full presence to what’s alive in the other person at this moment. – John Cunningham
great advice
This is about the best advice I’ve come across when it comes to building better relationships with one and all!
Think about it, our full attention on the other person, totally connected to the very heart and soul of that individual. What would be the world-wide result if we all did this even once a day?
3 components
- Full Presence: We’re listening and present at all levels.
- What’s Alive: We seek that which is beautiful and magnificent in the other. Or that which is hurting.
- This moment: It all occurs in the eternal Now.
Imagine the sheer power of this one exercise on all aspects of our lives!
Daily Affirmation: Today I AM fully present to the other person…
Recommendation: Deep Listening: Hidden Meanings In Everyday…
Why We’re Enough…
…by design, who you are is always the greater than what you now face. – The Universe
challenges
Life challenges are ever-present. Why do we get overwhelmed by them? How can we best face them?
greater
We’re always greater than any challenge presented to us. What if we always held this strengthening idea within us? This also means that we can pretty much succeed at anything we can dream up. What then will we set out to achieve?
Daily Affirmation: Today I AM big enough for any challenge!
Recommendation: Notes from the Universe by Mike Dooley
How To Be A Master!
Always direct your thoughts to those truths that will give you confidence, hope, joy, love, thanksgiving, and turn away your mind from those that inspire you with fear, sadness, depression. – Bertrand Wilbertforce
master?
You are thine own master or at least ought to be! Our whole life flows from our thoughts and what we do with those thoughts. Let’s be cognizant of our primary role in our own life.
thoughts
It all starts with our thoughts. Know whence they originate; under what circumstances; what we do with them; and how they might control us. Let’s become conscious of our thoughts and enable control over how each day and the rest of your life turns out!
Daily Affirmation: Today I AM a Master of my own thoughts!
Recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
What Is God Thinking?
I want to know how God created this world. I want to know His thoughts... – Albert Einstein
god’s thoughts?
If God created all reality; he is the very source of all that is. It would be rather cool if we knew his thoughts; his purpose for all that’s going on!
our purpose
I believe that at the individual level it’s quite possible for us to know of God’s plans. I also believe that it’s part of our purpose, maybe even the purpose for us to find our place in God’s universe and clarify our relationship with the Godhead.
Daily Affirmation: Today I AM seeking God’s thoughts as they relate to me!
Recommendation: Passionate Presence
Where To Look?
If you listen for God’s voice, He will tell you where to throw your net. – Joyce Meyer
available
God’s available. He’s always listening. He cares. He wishes to participate in our lives.
invite him
Let’s invite him into our lives. How? By first acknowledging that he’s there. And then by involving him in our daily lives. His voice will guide us.
Daily Affirmation: Today I AM listening.
Recommendation: New Day, New You by Joyce Meyer
