Your Passion

Dear Alli and friends- In an earlier post I talked about your passion.  Finding it and then going for it. I'll be the first to admit that some people never find it or if they do, are too scared to go for it.  But this link below has some good suggestions.

The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion --by Leo Babauta

Nick I left you out of this one because you surely know your passion- go back and read "Just do it" and "Affirmations" please.

The world IS your oyster.

Luv ya!

Inspiration

Dear Nick and Alli and friends-  I am amazed how the Universe keeps giving me things to write about. Inspiring me.  I had something already planned for today's post but received something else that I wanted to share instead.  Then something else happened so I'm sharing that instead.  I have at least 3 days of Inspiration now that I'm dying to post. Someone really wants me to get these messages to you, cause they keep either coming to me in or in my mail box or in the everyday things happening in my life.  -

   I found a dime yesterday, again in an unusual way. I had been in and out of my car several times yesterday but when I made my last stop and got out of the car, there lying in my seat was a bright shiny dime. Where had it been the rest of the day?  In dad's hands that's where!  I said "Ooooh, hi dad". Then like a flash all these things came into my head. It's Superbowl Sunday- he loved Super Bowl. I felt like he wanted me to tell everyone hi." "Have fun", "Be safe". I envisioned him smiling. I didn't know who he would be pulling for, but I was leaning toward the Giants.
   When I got home, I was prodded to tell Nick that Dad said hi and at the risk of being thought crazy, I told him. Nick simply said he would be pulling for the Giants, of course and walked down stairs shaking his head at my revelation, but smiling.
  I saw Madonna and almost instantly was being prodded to tell her Dad said hi. I was reluctant, but did tell her I found a dime. Hope she passed it on to Allen. Then on the way home, Cathy came into my head, so I called her and told her. Hope she passed it to her family.

   Is our "chatter" just idle thought?  I believe that intuition and chatter are sometimes messages from God and the angels, our loved ones. Most people don't train themselves to listen. For this "message from Dad" to keep popping into my head cannot be a coincidence.  Again, I was just the lucky one today.

Nick and Alli- keep tuned into the idle chatter in your head and to your intuition for any messages that might be trying to get through.    Luv ya.

Day of Z's

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ  -follow your bliss

Inspiring Songs

Alli & Nick- I'm borrowing today. Sometimes songs say everything that needs to be said. Turn it up and enjoy.
 "No matter how bad your day may be, there is always something beautiful happening. This song reminds us that every day is a beautiful day by itself".  

There's a line that says "What you don't have you don't need it now". I translate to mean- don't be unhappy about it today- but do what needs to be done to get it- BE HAPPY ON THE WAY TO WHERE YOU'RE GOING.
 Another

IT'S MY LIFE- BON JOVI
"It’s all about personal empowerment, taking control of your life and being who you are because you only get to live once. As one of the lyrics say, “It’s my life… It’s now or never”."

Stop waiting for a tomorrow or the next time or when everything is perfect.  It’s now.

Luv Ya!

Meditation

Dear Nick & Alli- I cannot stress enough how good meditation is for the mind, body and soul. I am proof to myself. When I practice every day or even a few times a week, I cannot explain how much better my life is, nor can I explain why. It just is!  Unfortunately, I let "stuff" get in the way and I don't do it like I should.   I know I said there are no shoulds, but this is an exception to the rule. I should do this.
You don't have to sit in a room with your legs crossed, hands in prayer or burn candles or anything specific, but you can if you want. Just find a quiet place, do sit up straight to open your chakras and try to quieten your mind.

I love how topics keep popping up in my mail box. Below is a link to a page that came to me in the Daily Good e-mail I get. It is a bit long- but take some time to at least skim it. This is written by a converted meditation skeptic
 
http://www.dailygood.org/view.php?sid=172

An excerpt from the piece that might help you get started:

The actual practice of meditation includes sitting silently with proper positioning and focusing your attention. This book directed me to focus my attention on breath. (mindful breathing- there are other types of meditation, such as guided) Anytime a thought or emotion would come up that was not breath, I would recognize that I was thinking or feeling something else and then return my mind back to breath. It was hard for me to believe that something this simple would help me, but I was determined to try it.

 

Love you!!

A Poem

The path not defined

only whispered

only the fortunate discover

their angels

they can sit on your shoulder

talk to you quietly

or only nod at good behavior

or wide eyed at something 

not quite right

we can only accept love 

and give love

the angels do not judge

they see the good 

and the foolish.

Respect the heart

do not let the brain get in the way

trust, faith, 

letting go to the good

what else do we have

                            RG

Bad Days Happen

Dear loved ones (that would be everyone I know) - A new affirmation or prayer- "Father, thank You for making Your home in my heart. I need Your presence today, Lord. Help me to honor You with my thoughts and my words and to be a blessing to those around me."

The story-(you knew there'd be one. Right? :-)  I was having a bad day yesterday, an angry day. Obviously not taking my own advice, as a friend quickly pointed out.  Actually his words were "GO READ YOUR BLOG". I was not honoring God, the universe or myself with my thoughts and words and I was definitely not a blessing. (that happens! It's human, occasionally- but to dwell is toxic- so I surf it for awhile, but I know that my angels will not be near me when I act this way. It hurts them, so then I try to get my head back where it belongs)

NOW HERE'S THE GOOD PART. The prayer above was in my e-mail this morning. That and commentary that included: "A commitment to turn from behavior that offends"  and  "When we choose to be intentional with our words, giving thanks to God and lifting up others, we'll feel connected to God all throughout the day."

 

Gave me goosebumps and tears- OMG- just what I needed. You'd think I would get used to these "coincidences". But I am awed and inspired still. Thank you, thank you!. (remember you have to give credit). Even if there was not a story- that is a great affirmation for the day. Substitute whatever words you need to for your beliefs if "Father & Lord" don't work for you.

Have an occasional bad moment, hour or so, everyone does- but try hard to not let it last- it is toxic- Then say I'm sorry, and thank the universe for helping to pull you out of it.

Continue to look for the coincidences in your life.