Conspiracy of Love

 "Blessed is the season which engages the 

                     whole world in a conspiracy of love"                      

                                                                           Hamilton Wright Mabel (over 100 yrs ago)

A conspiracy: a secret plan among two or more people to do a particular thing. 

Love: the feeling of liking somebody or something very much, warmth, kindness

 

So how cool it is that someone years and years ago came up with a secret plan to celebrate Christmas and make it time to feel warm and loving to one another. Then for Mr. Mabel to recognize that. We would certainly welcome any season that enhances love around the world. 

My dear friend Lin Schussler-Williams has taken this quote and thrown down a challenge. Well, she is more polite than that- she is inviting us to -in her words- 

    "Join me in making the end of 2012 exactly this: a season engaging the whole world in a conspiracy of love."
    "It is really easy. Just in your heart, in your thoughts, and in your words and actions, be  a presence for the conspiracy of love.  Ask yourself, is what I'm thinking in alignment with a larger conspiracy for love?  Is what I'm thinking coming from love?  Are the words I'm about to utter, or just said, in the spirit of love?  Am I acting like someone committed to a conspiracy of love? " 

If you are like me you will have to catch yourself, occasionally bite your tongue, rearrange a thought, hum the Lords Prayer, pinch yourself, pinch me or someone else when we stray from the conspiracy (lol) But eventually it will become our nature.

I want to take it a step farther- lets see if we can extend the season of love throughout 2013.  I believe that the Mayans did have it right- it was the end of the world as we know it, because so many people are tuned into having a "new world" of peace and love. This conspiracy is going to spread world wide. I vow to do my part. Won't you join me? 

And the lion lay down with the lamb.

Luv ya,

A grandma's heart is a patchwork of love. 

I came across this quote the other day and saved it for a post because while I've heard before it really caught my eye this time. I bet most all readers have at least one grandma they remember fondly. I know Nick and Alli both have two. Keeping it simple. These women gave their all for you and loved you with all their heart. They played , they created, they attended plays, recitals and sports events. Then they watched you grow into your own lives and away from theirs. Until you are a parent you will never know how that feels. I remind you to make that call when they come to mind, take a moment to send a card, how fun it is to occasionally reminisce with them over times you've had.

“Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, "It might have been.”
― Kurt Vonnegut

Senseless

I thought my next blog should mention the senseless tragedy in Connecticut on Friday. Yesterday I didn't know what to say.  I was filled with anger as much as sadness and was berating myself for the anger. Cussing to myself and out loud at guns and at people who I feel are too stupid to understand that no one needs an automatic or semi automatic weapon.  Cussing the "gun enthusiast" mother who had all those guns available to a son she knew was "troubled". I will never agree with them nor understand their thinking.
 I read this and am borrowing because I can't say it better:

"I want to add to the level of peace in the world; I don't want to add to the violence by how I am with myself, others & the world. I don't always succeed in this. Sometimes my thoughts or my words are vicious, separating, name-calling, accusatory, fired with the agony of senseless tragedies."          Oriah Mountain Dreamer


 As a parent I can't help but think about what the kids went through. Did any of them live long enough to cry out for their parents. Morbid thinking, I know, but it's there.  I felt a bit guilty going out to celebrate Christmas on Friday- but I heard a Rabbi speak and his message was that living life, in remembrance, is the best way to celebrate the lives of those killed. He said the full living of life is a way of worshiping God.

Do not question God- We were given free will. Free will and the state of humanity did this. Things have to change from within. 

Saying Love you as I usually do is not enough.  Every cell in my body cries out with an overwhelming emotion for my family, friends and other readers that can not be described by any word in the dictionary.

Karma Bank

REMEMBER TO MAKE DEPOSITS IN THE KARMA BANK!

Being Kind

Hi guys,

As we go through our days we usually rush from one errand or project to another often without much thought.  At least that is true for me. The obvious problem of living our life this way is not being in the moment. I do try to practice what I preach in this blog, but if you remember, my intro to this blog explains that this isn't always the case and I want Allison and Nick to begin now not later to practice the laws of the universe.

My biggest problem--that I recognized anyway-- is PATIENCE. And lack of patience does not allow much in the way of "living in the moment".  Sometimes I am lucky enough to get a gentle reminder from my guardian angels and I actually do something right. ;-) 

My lovely but sometimes clumsy mother ;-) cut her hand yesterday which required a trip to the emergency room at 10:30 am. It is 2:30-yes t-w-o thirty o'clock! and we are finally stitched up and allowed to leave the hospital. As an out-patient we can get a stamp for free parking. I go where they tell me to go, the front welcoming desk---no one there at the desk to be welcoming. OMG!@!!  (me no longer being patient).  I see registration desks lined up behind some doors and I walk over to one. The girl sitting there looks up at me as if to say "One step closer and I'll kill you".  Maybe I had the same look on my face at this point. I don't know.  But I also noticed a sadness of sorts in her face. (me-being in the moment for once) I don't know whats she's been through today, last night, her whole life.
With a big sigh she opened her drawer to get a stamp as if it weighed a ton. I went into Zig Ziggler, Wayne Dyer, Dale Carnegie mode and I don't even know why.  I told her I like her earrings. (I kinda did) She looked up at me with a smile and felt to see which ones she had on (she didn't even know, so you know she wasn't living in the moment when she put them on) and she told me they were a gift and I felt the energy change in that little room.  My comment gave her a pleasant memory. YEAH
Now I wasn't around to see if she kept her "good mood" but I like to think she did at least a little. I know I was reminded of a lesson. BEING KIND Usually WORKS.  It is my job to remember this more often.

Offer a kind word, or just a smile today- everyday.  Karma

Luv ya,

The Centurion

Matthew 8:13 

Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; it will be done for you just as you have believed." 

 

Was it a miracle? Or was Jesus teaching about the laws of the universe? Believe and the universe will provide or harbor negative thoughts and receive negative results.

Paint your own destiny. 

Luv ya, 

Forgivness in Song.

Love love this song. Dance while you forgive.

Forgiveness

There is a hard law. When an injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive.

- Alan Paton -

A rarity in his time, Paton was a white man in a country of oppressed blacks who fought for their freedom and believed in their worth. It has been said that Paton was "the man who pulled up the barbed wire fence and planted geraniums" in South Africa. As a chronicler of his times, he brought America and the rest of the world face-to-face and heart-to-heart with the problem of race relations in South Africa.

 

  Holding a grudge is like taking poison and hoping the other person will get sick. 

 -anonymous-

Forgiveness doesn't mean that you deny the other person's responsibility for hurting you, and it doesn't minimize or justify the wrong. You can forgive the person without excusing the act. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life.

A more clinical approach--From the Mayo Clinic (for heavens sake!)

What are the benefits of forgiving someone?

Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for compassion, kindness and peace. Forgiveness can lead to:

• Healthier relationships
• Greater spiritual and psychological well-being
• Less anxiety, stress and hostility
• Lower blood pressure
• Fewer symptoms of depression
• Lower risk of alcohol and substance abuse 

Why is my subject Forgiveness?  I've had a hard time with this one myself.  I have some people I really need to forgive and just when I think I have that accomplished some resentment creeps into me. It is not easy. But harder still is not being resentful of the successes or happiness of someone you need to forgive or even have already forgiven.  There are steps that can be taken- for another post- so for now just think about it and start the process

You might be saying to yourself that you have no one to forgive, but I've learned lately  that if you are alive you have someone to forgive.  Even if it's that person who cut you off in traffic.  A big breath and a conscience forgiveness will make your ride much better and you won't hold the tension later- that you maybe didn't even realize was there.   I've also learned and believe this with all my heart that I cannot truly be open to all the good the universe has in store for me if I do not free that space in my soul that that grudge is occupying.  REMEMBER negativity begets negativity. Nick and Alli- start now before you have so much to clear out.

Luv ya,

Timeless Principle

Psalms 63: 4-8 (Psalm of David)

So I will bless you as long as I’m alive;
I will lift up my hands in your name. I’m fully satisfied—
as with a rich dinner.

My mouth speaks praise with joy on my lips—
whenever I ponder you on my bed,
whenever I meditate on you
in the middle of the night—

because you’ve been a help to me
and I shout for joy in the protection of your wings.
My whole being clings to you; your strong hand upholds me.

hummmm  Again seems there is nothing new about the idea of positive affirmation and gratefulness. This is an excerpt from the Psalm of David when he was in the desert. Wish I could say how many years ago, but just the knowing that this is a timeless principle for a fulfilled life, a timeless practice for uplifting our lives and spirit is inspiring.  

Luv ya,