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Quotes - 2012

Why Is There Suffering?

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God is never wrathful, vengeful, or angry.  – The Urantia Papers

suffering

Suffering is rampant on our planet. Suffering exists because of some of these factors in my opinion:

1) The nature of reality at our level of existence: Given that we’re made of flesh, blood and emotions, it’s inevitable that we will suffer physically and emotionally. Suffering is not optional in this realm.

2) Our choices: Humans make choices that result in happiness and suffering. We must be responsible for making such choices. Humans are behind most suffering on Earth.

3) Benefits of suffering: We grow when we suffer. We become wiser as we live life. God has a plan that takes advantage of the intense living that we experience on our planet.

“Is pleasure–the satisfaction of happiness—desirable? Then must man live in a world where the alternative of pain and the likelihood of suffering are ever-present experiential possibilities.” – Life’s Inevitabilities (The Urantia Papers)

God

God is not human. He does not get angry. He does not visit punishment on his children. He is love. Just like we see far more than our child who cries so soulfully when hurt, so does God when he sees us suffering. There’s much more to life and to God’s plan for us than we can ever imagine while still on this planet! Rejoice, we truly have nothing to worry about because we are eternal beings!!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM embracing all Life.

Recommendation: The Urantia Papers

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Quotes - 2012

Why We Must Run From ‘Normal’!

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Everything depends upon what we take as normal.  – Vernon Howard

normal

The normal is our enemy. It makes us complacent. It leaves us hypnotized. We stay lazy and never deal with that which must be faced. We assume that whatever’s going on is ok. We don’t question all that we do habitually.

stop and look!

It’s time we stopped and looked. Just like we ask kids to do so when crossing a street. Let’s stop to become more aware of that which we consider normal or just a habit. This pause will serve us well.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM stopping to look around!

Recommendation: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard

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Quotes - 2012

What’s The Easiest Way Out?

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The fastest way to get to a new-and-improved situation is to make peace with your current situation.  – Abraham

escape

Most of us want to escape some aspect of our current lives. Some of us want more money. Some want the next best job. Many desire a much better relationship experience. Everyone wants to feel more secure and happy.

make peace with what is

We cannot escape that which we must face now. If we attempt to do that, no matter where we go or what we do we’ll feel the same level of insecurity. We must make full peace with what’s going on. Why do we need more money, why isn’t what we have enough? Why do we need that next job, what are we trying to get away from? And what do we really seek in our relationships, what’s missing in the current situation? Until we can face it now and be at peace with it, we’ll continue feeling unsettled.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM at peace with All That Is…

Recommendation: The Law of Attraction by Esther Hicks

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Quotes - 2012, Stillness

How To End The Masquerade!

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A person begins earnest work on himself when first sensing he is not who he imagines he is. The end of the masquerade is the start of peace. – Vernon Howard

the big game

We all play a game. We project a self that’s not real. We employ various accouterments to support this masquerade. We might speak for effect or do certain things to get noticed. We’re even adept at fooling our own selves. It becomes a very intricate and long running game. It’s almost impossible to see what we’re doing.

observe self

We become privy to this elaborate masquerade when we decide to observe self. Slowly the stories we tell self become more clear. We recognize why we do things to impress others, we realize what lies we tell self to feel better, we understand how we label others so that we can be justified. It all starts to fall apart. And it must if we are to be at peace.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM stepping aside…

Recommendation: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard

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Quotes - 2012, Stillness

How To Understand the Inevitable!

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There is absolutely no inevitability as long as there is the willingness to think. – Chuck Jones

inevitabilities…

Death and taxes are certainties we are told. Once we know that an event is inevitable it’s best to come to terms with it and face it squarely. Our character is truly revealed under such trying circumstances. Our human nature and its creativity can face any situation. Let’s do just that when it comes time!

life principles

4th Basic Technique to ‘Break the Worry Habit Before it Breaks You’ : Cooperate with the inevitable!

I know someone who’s facing his sudden cancer diagnosis in the most amazing way! He’s jumping right into the treatment plan, as horrific chemo and radio can be, and continuing to enjoy and live life fully! He understands the joy of family and friends and won’t let a minute slip by! Kudos to people like that! Let’s learn from them!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM facing inevitabilities!

Recommendation: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie

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Quotes - 2012

How To Rise Above Self…

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We cannot see above our own present level.  – Vernon Howard

present level

Our ‘present level’ consists of our current beliefs, assumptions, perspectives and certainties. We’re unable to see beyond our level. Unless we choose to…

open up

A simple attitude adjustment can fix this. All we have to do is decide to open up. And that intention alone does wonders! Let’s try it!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM open to all possibilities!

Recommendation: The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power by Vernon Howard

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Quotes - 2012, Stillness

Why We Must Face Shame!

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If we’re going to find our way back to each other vulnerability is going to be that path. – Brene Brown

vulnerability

On Tuesday I shared some thoughts on Brene Brown and her talk on vulnerability. Here’s her next TED video which delves deeper into vulnerability by tackling ‘shame’ head-on! Real good stuff. Forces us to become more real, with self and others, check it out!

shame

According to Brene Brown guilt is ‘I did something bad. I made a mistake.’ While shame is ‘I am bad. I am a mistake.’ Women most often feel shame when they cannot do it all or can’t do it perfectly. Men feel shame when they think ‘I am weak’. It’s important to recognize shame when we experience it so that we don’t brush it aside. It pays to shine a light into a dark corner inside us. Because then we can be more human, more vulnerable and therefore more lovable and loving…

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM facing my shame!

Recommendation: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulne… by Brene Brown

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