God is my Father, and His Son loves Him.
This is a lesson in the sameness of giving and receiving. The cosmic energy of spirit is always available, always there, just waiting to be embraced. When I open my heart and fill it with gratitude, with love, and with service to others the gift of spirit is expressed. It fills my heart and feeds my soul. Today, the day in which I recognize more fully, I focus on more diligently, pure potentiality.
Near a clear pond with rays of brilliant sunshine drops and fields of wild flowers, and the laughter of little boys, and soap bubbles floating, and beagles swimming....my day has been filled with gratitude, with joy, and with pure potentiality - Spirit, Source, God, Love.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Day 225 - Lesson 224
God is my Father, and He loves His Son.
An important component of this lesson is gratitude. I am full to bursting with gratitude today. It is also the day in which I recognize and reflect upon the Law of Dharma of Purpose.
I am so thankful that today was sunny and warm. I ate breakfast with family and friends. I worked in my flower garden. I took a 4.5 mile hike with one of my favorite women in the whole wide world. I played with my sweet special little guys. I watched The Shift with my special big guy. I communicated with family from afar.
I am blessed beyond measure and so very thankful for it.
An important component of this lesson is gratitude. I am full to bursting with gratitude today. It is also the day in which I recognize and reflect upon the Law of Dharma of Purpose.
I am so thankful that today was sunny and warm. I ate breakfast with family and friends. I worked in my flower garden. I took a 4.5 mile hike with one of my favorite women in the whole wide world. I played with my sweet special little guys. I watched The Shift with my special big guy. I communicated with family from afar.
I am blessed beyond measure and so very thankful for it.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Day 224 - Lesson 223
God is my life. I have no life but His.
I received a phone call from an irate employee today. This employee unloaded on me about how unfairly our company had treated his wife (also an employee). I tried to explain that the issue was not something I could discuss with him - that it was a confidential personnel issue between his wife and the company. He accused the company of treating her in a way that I know did not happen because I was there and participated in addressing the matter with her. However, I felt the presence of Spirit in my heart and chose a different message. I allowed him to just vent, to just get it all out. I told him that I heard him and I reiterated what I thought I heard him say - I checked in with him about the accuracy of what I thought I was hearing. We did this several times and spent nearly one hour on the phone. I asked him if he might consider giving the situation a couple of days and then to check back in with me. I suggested that he might want to talk about it again, after his initial frustration was released, and maybe we could identify some constructive ways to better address his concerns. He, while still very angry, thanked me for listening and apologized for yelling and venting it all at me. I told him that I appreciated his concern for and his desire to protect and defend his wife.
This situation, had I allowed it, could have gone in a much different and negative way. I could have felt personally attacked. I could have felt the need to defend the company. I could have yelled back, called him a liar, and hung up the phone. I could have contacted his manager and told him about the inappropriate way this employee treated me. However, I had no reason to defend myself or the company. The situation with his wife had been addressed appropriately, with kindness, and with accuracy.
For whatever complicated human reason, this guy needed to blow off some steam and he needed to feel justified (for himself) in doing so. I was able to detach from his anger and allow him to own it (I didn't need to own it by becoming defensive). I expressed love to him by listening and by suggesting a time frame in which we could address his concerns again. I was able to hang up the phone with a ray of hope in my heart that:
I received a phone call from an irate employee today. This employee unloaded on me about how unfairly our company had treated his wife (also an employee). I tried to explain that the issue was not something I could discuss with him - that it was a confidential personnel issue between his wife and the company. He accused the company of treating her in a way that I know did not happen because I was there and participated in addressing the matter with her. However, I felt the presence of Spirit in my heart and chose a different message. I allowed him to just vent, to just get it all out. I told him that I heard him and I reiterated what I thought I heard him say - I checked in with him about the accuracy of what I thought I was hearing. We did this several times and spent nearly one hour on the phone. I asked him if he might consider giving the situation a couple of days and then to check back in with me. I suggested that he might want to talk about it again, after his initial frustration was released, and maybe we could identify some constructive ways to better address his concerns. He, while still very angry, thanked me for listening and apologized for yelling and venting it all at me. I told him that I appreciated his concern for and his desire to protect and defend his wife.
This situation, had I allowed it, could have gone in a much different and negative way. I could have felt personally attacked. I could have felt the need to defend the company. I could have yelled back, called him a liar, and hung up the phone. I could have contacted his manager and told him about the inappropriate way this employee treated me. However, I had no reason to defend myself or the company. The situation with his wife had been addressed appropriately, with kindness, and with accuracy.
For whatever complicated human reason, this guy needed to blow off some steam and he needed to feel justified (for himself) in doing so. I was able to detach from his anger and allow him to own it (I didn't need to own it by becoming defensive). I expressed love to him by listening and by suggesting a time frame in which we could address his concerns again. I was able to hang up the phone with a ray of hope in my heart that:
- He would feel a sense of relief that the phone call didn't escalate into something more serious,
- He will call me next week and want to address his concerns in a more constructive way,
- I am making strides in communicating with more love and less of a need to defend my own point of view,
- I am making progress in my ability to detach while maintaining compassion and empathy.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Day 223 - Lesson 222
God is with me. I live and move in Him.
I had such an incredible day today. I woke up at 5:00 and after meditating for close to an hour, I felt completely energized and excited to embrace the day. I conducted a staff retreat for the folks that work for me today. They are preparing for a big annual project that takes a lot of energy and incorporates a great deal of travel. We spent the day creating greater personal awareness and in celebrating our strengths. We meditated, practiced chair yoga, learned about our doshas, explored our strengths as individuals and as team mates, we called upon our archetypes, and we rejoiced in our accomplishments. I had one staff member who struggled a little bit with the meditation piece. She is a traditional Christian and associates some negativity around meditation. However, to her credit, she opened her heart to the information and participated enthusiastically. We all walked away with deeper appreciations for one another and with a renewed sense of consciousness in our lives. I hope there is a greater plan that I can conduct these types of sessions with many more groups.
At the end of the day, I went on a wonderful hike with a dear friend I haven't seen for awhile. The weather was sunny, warm - even hot on the uphill, and calm.
All throughout the day I was infused with spirit. I lived and moved with spirit and it was a glorious experience.
I had such an incredible day today. I woke up at 5:00 and after meditating for close to an hour, I felt completely energized and excited to embrace the day. I conducted a staff retreat for the folks that work for me today. They are preparing for a big annual project that takes a lot of energy and incorporates a great deal of travel. We spent the day creating greater personal awareness and in celebrating our strengths. We meditated, practiced chair yoga, learned about our doshas, explored our strengths as individuals and as team mates, we called upon our archetypes, and we rejoiced in our accomplishments. I had one staff member who struggled a little bit with the meditation piece. She is a traditional Christian and associates some negativity around meditation. However, to her credit, she opened her heart to the information and participated enthusiastically. We all walked away with deeper appreciations for one another and with a renewed sense of consciousness in our lives. I hope there is a greater plan that I can conduct these types of sessions with many more groups.
At the end of the day, I went on a wonderful hike with a dear friend I haven't seen for awhile. The weather was sunny, warm - even hot on the uphill, and calm.
All throughout the day I was infused with spirit. I lived and moved with spirit and it was a glorious experience.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Day 222 - Lesson 221
Peace to my mind. Let all my thoughts be still.
Upon waking this morning, I read this lesson and kept it in my awareness during my meditation. Of course, I had no idea how it might come in handy today. As it happens, it came in handy more than once.
I had an incredibly busy schedule today from early this morning until just about 20 minutes ago. I knew it would be a bit of a struggle to get everything accomplished on my agenda. The fortuitous event in my favor today is that it is The Law of Least Effort. So, that was also in my awareness - to remember not to force solutions, but to allow life to occur as it does in nature without me fighting it.
My day went smoothly and I got a lot accomplished. Even though I still have about an hour's worth of work to do, I feel peaceful and content. Two things occurred today for which this lesson was especially helpful.
The first was the phone call (voice mail message) from my doctor. I have been concerned that I may be going through menopause. Even though I'm a little young for that. My doctor and I ruled out all the other possibilities first. He left a voice mail message and said, "Well, your blood tests do indicate menopause; your estrogen levels are extremely low." So, the weight gain, the hot flashes, the night sweats, and the fact that I haven't had a period (except for one light and spotty one) since December....in combination with this blood test all add up to menopause. I'm not sure how to feel about this - like I said, I feel a little young for this. I didn't have time to talk to my doctor about it and I'm not really in a rush to do so. I plan to experience this new stage of my life as naturally as possible.
The second was at my board meeting tonight. I am new to this board; this was my third meeting as a board member. I was nominated to serve as board president and so was the current board president. We voted three times and finally decided to postpone officer elections to the next meeting in hopes that two missing board members would be in attendance. I had mixed feelings about the nomination and I expressed those feelings to the board. While I believe I would be a good board president, I'm new and I'm incredibly busy. I also believe in leadership in every chair and know I provide value in my role as a general board member.
The big thing about these two occurrences is that I really did feel at peace about the information. My mind was peaceful and my thoughts were still. I felt the start of a twinge of competition over the board nominations, but as soon as I acknowledged it I was able to release it.
I received a good bit of advice today, a reminder that I have very little control over anything, and the best mode of action is to release and ask that, "thy will be done."
Upon waking this morning, I read this lesson and kept it in my awareness during my meditation. Of course, I had no idea how it might come in handy today. As it happens, it came in handy more than once.
I had an incredibly busy schedule today from early this morning until just about 20 minutes ago. I knew it would be a bit of a struggle to get everything accomplished on my agenda. The fortuitous event in my favor today is that it is The Law of Least Effort. So, that was also in my awareness - to remember not to force solutions, but to allow life to occur as it does in nature without me fighting it.
My day went smoothly and I got a lot accomplished. Even though I still have about an hour's worth of work to do, I feel peaceful and content. Two things occurred today for which this lesson was especially helpful.
The first was the phone call (voice mail message) from my doctor. I have been concerned that I may be going through menopause. Even though I'm a little young for that. My doctor and I ruled out all the other possibilities first. He left a voice mail message and said, "Well, your blood tests do indicate menopause; your estrogen levels are extremely low." So, the weight gain, the hot flashes, the night sweats, and the fact that I haven't had a period (except for one light and spotty one) since December....in combination with this blood test all add up to menopause. I'm not sure how to feel about this - like I said, I feel a little young for this. I didn't have time to talk to my doctor about it and I'm not really in a rush to do so. I plan to experience this new stage of my life as naturally as possible.
The second was at my board meeting tonight. I am new to this board; this was my third meeting as a board member. I was nominated to serve as board president and so was the current board president. We voted three times and finally decided to postpone officer elections to the next meeting in hopes that two missing board members would be in attendance. I had mixed feelings about the nomination and I expressed those feelings to the board. While I believe I would be a good board president, I'm new and I'm incredibly busy. I also believe in leadership in every chair and know I provide value in my role as a general board member.
The big thing about these two occurrences is that I really did feel at peace about the information. My mind was peaceful and my thoughts were still. I felt the start of a twinge of competition over the board nominations, but as soon as I acknowledged it I was able to release it.
I received a good bit of advice today, a reminder that I have very little control over anything, and the best mode of action is to release and ask that, "thy will be done."
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Day 221 - Lesson 220
I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me.
(200) There is no peace except the peace of God.
Let me not wander from the way of peace, for I am lost on other roads than this. But let me follow Him Who leads me home, and peace is certain as the Love of God.
I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me.
As the date of my study / training / vacation departure draws near, I find myself leaning towards a stress response in worrying that I won't have everything done in time. I begin to worry that I won't be ready and I start to feel overwhelmed with my 'to do' list. However, then I am reminded of this lesson and I recognize that I am wandering from this truth. When I let go and release my fears and worries, I feel peace and know that is what is real.
My walk was short tonight, but my communion with spirit long - peace settling through my awareness, lasting comfort.
For I am still as God created me.
(200) There is no peace except the peace of God.
Let me not wander from the way of peace, for I am lost on other roads than this. But let me follow Him Who leads me home, and peace is certain as the Love of God.
I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me.
As the date of my study / training / vacation departure draws near, I find myself leaning towards a stress response in worrying that I won't have everything done in time. I begin to worry that I won't be ready and I start to feel overwhelmed with my 'to do' list. However, then I am reminded of this lesson and I recognize that I am wandering from this truth. When I let go and release my fears and worries, I feel peace and know that is what is real.
My walk was short tonight, but my communion with spirit long - peace settling through my awareness, lasting comfort.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Day 220 - Lesson 219
I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me.
(199) I am not a body. I am free.
I am God's Son. Be still, my mind, and think a moment upon this. And then return to earth, without confusion as to what my Father loves forever as His Son.
I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me.
This was a good mantra again today - doubling up was especially good. The sun was stunningly beautiful today. I left work promptly at 5:00 and went for a hike. The beagle and I were going to take a leisurely walk and just soak up the sunshine, but then a super special young woman called and suggested a hike.
We went up, from just above sea level to nearly 1634 feet. Well she went all the way to the top. I made it to right around 1500 feet or so (maybe higher, I'm not very good at eyeballing that sort of thing). It was great. I was tired and my breathing was definitely labored, but I just went at my own pace and enjoyed the views in the bright sunshine. As sweat ran down my spine, and with each step up, straight up, I used this lesson as a mantra. Each time I've done that (used it as a mantra on my hikes) it really does give me extra energy. It's a great way to feel closer to Source and to express gratitude for the ability, however slow and labored, to make such a climb.
The beagle and I are exhausted, but it's that good exhaustion that makes you feel like you really accomplished something. I am not a body. I am free!
For I am still as God created me.
(199) I am not a body. I am free.
I am God's Son. Be still, my mind, and think a moment upon this. And then return to earth, without confusion as to what my Father loves forever as His Son.
I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me.
This was a good mantra again today - doubling up was especially good. The sun was stunningly beautiful today. I left work promptly at 5:00 and went for a hike. The beagle and I were going to take a leisurely walk and just soak up the sunshine, but then a super special young woman called and suggested a hike.
We went up, from just above sea level to nearly 1634 feet. Well she went all the way to the top. I made it to right around 1500 feet or so (maybe higher, I'm not very good at eyeballing that sort of thing). It was great. I was tired and my breathing was definitely labored, but I just went at my own pace and enjoyed the views in the bright sunshine. As sweat ran down my spine, and with each step up, straight up, I used this lesson as a mantra. Each time I've done that (used it as a mantra on my hikes) it really does give me extra energy. It's a great way to feel closer to Source and to express gratitude for the ability, however slow and labored, to make such a climb.
The beagle and I are exhausted, but it's that good exhaustion that makes you feel like you really accomplished something. I am not a body. I am free!
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