Day 359 - Lesson 358

No call to God can be unheard nor left unanswered.  And of this I can be sure; His answer is the one I really want.

There was a stretch of years, of time, when I would have poo-pooed this statement.  After the past couple of years, however, and directly due to my meditation practice, I now know that this is indeed the truth.  Once I was able to quiet my mind and really listen; once I became disciplined in living a cleaner life - not drinking, not smoking, and being mindful not just of what I was ingesting orally, but also what I was ingesting through all of my senses.  In addition, I became more conscious in my choice-making - much more.  All of this has only enhanced my life in the best possible ways.  I had no idea how wonderful life could be - that it can mostly be stress-free, that it is full of love and possibility!  What's interesting is that becoming 'disciplined' hasn't been difficult or challenging.  Once I let go and embraced the rituals of greater reverence, it all just happened - this seems to be exactly: letting go and letting God.

On that note, Merry Christmas, what a miraculous day!

Day 358 - Lesson 357

Truth answers every call we make to God, responding first with miracles, and then returning unto us to be itself.

Well, it's Christmas Eve and it's beautiful.  We had a fun day of present wrapping, feasting, walking in the crisp, cold, snowy weather, story-telling, sharing - all the things that make this time of year so special.  We also had a situation in which one family member wasn't forthright about something with another....I reflected upon this lesson and just loved that family member - believing in my heart that the right thing will happen, the right conversation, the right openness, the right healing.  I believe that a miracle is going to happen.

Day 357 - Lesson 356

Sickness is but another name for sin.  Healing is but another name for God.  The miracle is thus a call to Him.

I thanked God all day today.  I had the whole day off and it was filled with all things wonderful.  I got my daughter's room ready for her arrival home.  I baked and everything I baked was something that I hadn't ever tried before.  Some things turned out well, while others weren't the greatest.  I picked up two special girls at the airport today and watched my grandsons complete fascination and joy at watching the planes land.  We had wonderful family time today.  My special guy and I took a walk with our beagle.  The walk started our picture-perfect, but on our way back a blizzard struck.  And it was a doozy!  There were plenty of parts of my day that I could have been disappointed or frustrated, but there was just no reason to look at anything that way.  It was a beautiful day, filled with joy and laughter and love.  Lots and lots of miracles to be thankful for!

Day 356 - Lesson 355

There is no end to all the peace and joy, and all the miracles that I will give, when I accept God's Word.  Why not today?

Deepak Chopra says if we were to give just one percent of our attention to God each day we would be the most enlightened people in three months time.  I'm not sure how he came up with that statistic, but I'm going to believe him.  I am striving to live a life in which I am a vessel of spirit in all my thoughts and actions.  I don't want to be a nun or 'a professional God person' I just want to live a life devoted to honoring Source.  So, that's what I'm doing....

Day 355 - Lesson 354

We stand together, Christ and I, in peace and certainty of purpose.  And in him is His Creator, as He is in me.

A conversation came up today that reminded of a spot in my heart that is hurting.  Mostly I am able to acknowledge the sore spot without much judgment, but I haven't come up with a solution to heal it.  It feels like an open wound that won't heal until it gets the right medicine.  During the conversation, I felt the sore spot, I poked it and smooshed it around, I caressed it, and, as always, allowed it to be.  Since the sore spot occurred, I have asked for higher guidance in finding a resolution.  I'm not sure if I've been given the answer and I'm ignoring it, but nothing has come to me that seems all that clear.  I have nothing but love in my heart for this sore spot.  I am ever hopeful that it will be healed.  I will repeat this lesson over and over; I will chant it, say it, pray it, and meditate with it....maybe then....

Day 354 - Lesson 353

My eyes, my tongue, my hands, my feet today have but one purpose; to be given Christ to use to bless the world with miracles.

With this thought in the forefront of my mind all day - my perspective of events was completely different.  I was more patient, I listened better, I focused on the tasks at hand with greater clarity. 

I had a delightful lunch with three of my coworkers today - the topic: meditation.  It was wonderful.  This is not a topic that would have been discussed a year ago without some ridicule or jokes or a just a quick acknowledgment before someone changed the subject.  It is true that when I change me....I change the world.

Day 353 - Lesson 352

Judgment and love are opposites.  From one come all the sorrows of the world.  But from the other comes the peace of God Himself.

....You have given me a way to find Your peace again.  I am redeemed when I elect to follow in this way....

When I elect - when I choose.  I always have a choice.  I can focus on what I don't like or I can focus on what I do like.  In every moment I have the opportunity to choose my perspective.  I can choose a miracle or I can choose a grievance.  My choices impact others - I can choose to impact others with love or I can choose judgment.

I choose the way of peace....