I am a strict believer in the power of our thoughts. I am also a firm believer in the power of prayer. And above all else I know that God gives us 'Tender Mercies' to provide us with clarity, comfort,
direction, fulfillment, and love. It is through these tender mercies that we become capable of recognizing spiritual interactions when we live in a very physical or temporal world. I am a daughter of God, I not only believe that statement I know it's true, this understanding has changed my perspective on the way I choose to live my life. To those of you who know me, it is my hope you will recognize this within my character if not now in the future. Just like these lemons we too can choose to let our light so shine and make lemonade!
Let's go back to the statement about 'spiritual interactions', when I choose to look at others through my spiritual lens (or with an appreciation for their spirit)
I receive a gift, because each of us spiritually is far more perfect then we are physically. Have you ever noticed when someone takes their 'wall' down and you get a glimpse of the person inside, how much love radiates from their being? Because of this, I have started changing the way I choose perceive others in order that I might more fully experience their goodness. The outcome of this experiment brings enlightenment and a clearer perspective of, why we do what we do, and who we are and who we are to become. I want others to see my potential just as much as I want to see theirs, because in
doing so we become a closer, more progressive people, all striving to achieve our best. Being our best self is a very attainable goal I believe; however, it takes us being confident enough in our own worth to allow others to share theirs. Have you ever been in the presence of someone who can't appreciate your talents or abilities? You feel as though you need to shrink to be in their presence. This is a result of not being in tune with our purpose or our strengths, we are each very unique- so let's choose to focus on our uniqueness! Our friends help us see our strengths and weaknesses and together if we embrace the truth, we will cherish a deeper, richer relationship.
On of my favorite quotes used by Nelson Mandela; but, written by Marianne Williamson is this...
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves,
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about
shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
If there is one change I have made in my life as of a result of these findings it is that I want nothing more then to see the world and get to know the spirits/people in it! We are each capable of becoming our best self if we can but embrace the light within us while allowing others to do the same. There is great power in knowing your individual power and glory; however, there is greater power in sharing them.
Gratitude- I am so grateful for the challenges I have been faced with over the past couple months. Since arriving back as I mentioned in my previous
post, I was faced with a task to find work, something I have never before had to search for. I have now been fortunate enough to receive a contract working with some good friends of mine. I also just returned from Arizona where I joined my Uncle and Aunt to assist my Uncle in the preparation of his first presentation in front of a very large audience. The conference we attended was entitled Preventing and Reversing Killer Diseases. The people we met there were experts in their field and have all embraced integrative medicine for a changing world. Again, a weekend full of tender mercies and spiritual connections. Thank-you!
I am grateful for the ability we have as Children of God, to stop and review our ability to become, our ability to make a difference, and our ability to be agents for change. It is my goal much like Future's to leave a legacy for those I love and to do this I need to start with small and simple means. I love the truth, I embrace the light and I choose to LIVE my life!
I love being outdoors where I can be immersed in nature. This past weekend my sister and some good friends of ours came to visit, it was lovely to celebrate all that is good in the world with them on this Easter weekend. On Sunday after church we decided to go out for a walk, it was very breezy; but, sunny and lovely, a little chilly too I might add. We got down to the breakwater here in Victoria and just played with our cameras and had a good time, see pics.
