Here are some guiding values, laws, commandments, advise, and reminders of how to live our lives from the bible.
What do you love?
Duty: Deuteronomy 6:5
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."
Get your priorities straight.
Seek First: Matthew 6:33
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Spend time with God.
Draw Near : James 4:8 WEY:
"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you who are half-hearted towards God."
http://bible.cc/james/4-8.htm
Rise above it all.
Be Transformed: Romans 12:1
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."
http://www.bible-knowledge.com/Renewing-of-Your-Mind.html
Go to church.
Be with Other Believers: Matt. 18:20
"Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Exercise, hike, eat healthy, don't smoke, don't drink alcohol, etc.
Body is the Temple: 1 Cor. 6:19-20
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body,"
http://www.carm.org/sermons/1Cor_6-19-20.htm
Date Believers
Coupleship : 2 Corinthians 6:14:
"Do not be unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and lawlessness have in common? What fellowship has light with darkness?"
http://www.bridepub.com/bridem73.htm
Can't buy what God makes.
Possessions: Luke 12:27 WEY:
"Observe the lilies, how they grow. They neither labor nor spin. And yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was as beautifully dressed as one of these."
http://bible.cc/luke/12-27.htm
Be kind and loving.
All Done in Love: 1 Corinthians 16:14 WEY:
"Let all that you do be done from motives of love."
http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/16-14.htm
Spiritual teacher of the family.
Responsibility of Men: Ephesians 5:22-24
"The husband is head of his wife as Christ is head of the church."
Be thankful.
Thankfulness: Psalms 118:1
"O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever."
http://bible.cc/luke/12-27.htm
Love others; but God first.
Top Two Principles, Matthew 22:34-40
"Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And [Jesus] said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it: 'You shall love you neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets."
http://www.soundofgrace.com/piper95/04-30-95.htm
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
Evenly Yoked in Relationships
In the old days when farmers used oxen to plow the fields it was important to make sure the oxen were evenly yoked. If one of the pairs were slightly in front of the other the team would eventually make a circle?
How often do couples embark on plowing their field of life unevenly yoked? A believer and unbeliever will not have the same root moral beliefs which will become the foundation of their partnership.
It may not seem like a big deal at first. But over time this poorly yoked couple will get nowhere as they circle instead of progress forward. I pray that others may benefit from my failed attempt and not keeping God the center of my marriage and family.
I have recently realized that my past marriage of nine years was never evenly yoked. I left God and the bible to please a woman. I have now reaped what I have sown. I don't think my wife would even understand the importance of keeping God first in our lives. I have been broken and humbled. I am reminded to seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you.
It's the duty of the man to be the head of the family and spiritual leader. I have failed. Now I must rise above the past and pray humbly for strength and resolve. I pray my failed example of a marriage will help others realize that God as the foundation will see the couple through many troubles.
I put my trust and faith in God that all is happening in perfect order.
Thank you God for this chance at being the best I can be.
How often do couples embark on plowing their field of life unevenly yoked? A believer and unbeliever will not have the same root moral beliefs which will become the foundation of their partnership.
It may not seem like a big deal at first. But over time this poorly yoked couple will get nowhere as they circle instead of progress forward. I pray that others may benefit from my failed attempt and not keeping God the center of my marriage and family.
I have recently realized that my past marriage of nine years was never evenly yoked. I left God and the bible to please a woman. I have now reaped what I have sown. I don't think my wife would even understand the importance of keeping God first in our lives. I have been broken and humbled. I am reminded to seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you.
It's the duty of the man to be the head of the family and spiritual leader. I have failed. Now I must rise above the past and pray humbly for strength and resolve. I pray my failed example of a marriage will help others realize that God as the foundation will see the couple through many troubles.
I put my trust and faith in God that all is happening in perfect order.
Thank you God for this chance at being the best I can be.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Longing for Another
Sometimes we share our inner being with another and are forever charged with their energy. We carry this charge of their energy with us long after they have left our presence. We may further realize that what we shared was unlike any other and forever carry their love in a sacred place throughout our many lives.
What do we do at that point when a past lover has left us physically, emotionally, and spiritually? We may know intellectually that we can not change another's feelings or make them do something they do not wish to do. But darn it, it sure would be nice if they showed that they still loved us on some level.
We may wish that the other has a realization from God and runs back into our arms, loves on us, and pledges their undying love for an eternity. Well, this seems to only happen in movies. But, perhaps a simple sign like a phone call would mean so much.
We possibly could believe that they did in fact love us. We wouldn't feel so ashamed in feeling like we have been taken as a fool. Too all those who have loved as fools of the heart!
Cheers!
What do we do at that point when a past lover has left us physically, emotionally, and spiritually? We may know intellectually that we can not change another's feelings or make them do something they do not wish to do. But darn it, it sure would be nice if they showed that they still loved us on some level.
We may wish that the other has a realization from God and runs back into our arms, loves on us, and pledges their undying love for an eternity. Well, this seems to only happen in movies. But, perhaps a simple sign like a phone call would mean so much.
We possibly could believe that they did in fact love us. We wouldn't feel so ashamed in feeling like we have been taken as a fool. Too all those who have loved as fools of the heart!
Cheers!
Sunday, September 10, 2006
The Plan - Our's vs. Gods
Prior, proper, planning, prevents, poor, performance is the mantra of an organized person. What happens when things are not going as planned? We all like to "control" our lives but when events unfold differently than we had anticipated we are uneasy at best.
There comes a point when we realize that we are not in control of anything except our attitude in any given situation. Let go and let God is the best plan of all asking for guidance each step of the way. Leaving our faith and trust with God during the "good" times seems to be the challenge.
Once things are "going" as planned we think "We" are the ones in control. This is our delusion. At times we may get a glimpse of something we've always wanted. Then we are shown that the timing isn't right. At times like that we need to know that God's delays are not God's denials.
There is a good reason for all that happens even though we can not see His perfect plan. Keep the faith and trust that all is unfolding as it should in God's perfect plan.
There comes a point when we realize that we are not in control of anything except our attitude in any given situation. Let go and let God is the best plan of all asking for guidance each step of the way. Leaving our faith and trust with God during the "good" times seems to be the challenge.
Once things are "going" as planned we think "We" are the ones in control. This is our delusion. At times we may get a glimpse of something we've always wanted. Then we are shown that the timing isn't right. At times like that we need to know that God's delays are not God's denials.
There is a good reason for all that happens even though we can not see His perfect plan. Keep the faith and trust that all is unfolding as it should in God's perfect plan.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Missing A Past Love
Too often we live in the past. Someone or something appears to be in the present through focus of thought. Our thoughts of the past do not make it reality of the NOW. Perhaps the past needs to stay in the past as we live our current lives in the now. However, when love abounds it is not that easy.
Love unreturned is just that, unreturned love. To think that the person you project onto will return their love is immature. You are only in control of yourself. If you have love to give someone than do so. But, don't expect to have that love returned. You cannot control another person nor control their feelings.
Instead of saying that you are "in love" with someone we may need to explore what we are experiencing and communicate more descriptively what we are trying to say. Other languages have many words for the varying incarnations of love. However, those speaking English will have to utilize further descriptive in defining their experience of love.
Many love out of neediness and seeking self-fulfillment or distraction through another. This type of love called co-dependence is a false sense of what a mature relationship could be. This type of love misses out on inter-dependence and is as elusive as a unicorn amongst the masses. Healthy love relationships need to begin with healthy individuals who ultimately come together minus the neediness and fulfillment seeking behavior.
So seek first to understand yourself and be fulfilled from within instead of looking outwardly for that one person who will complete your life.
Love unreturned is just that, unreturned love. To think that the person you project onto will return their love is immature. You are only in control of yourself. If you have love to give someone than do so. But, don't expect to have that love returned. You cannot control another person nor control their feelings.
Instead of saying that you are "in love" with someone we may need to explore what we are experiencing and communicate more descriptively what we are trying to say. Other languages have many words for the varying incarnations of love. However, those speaking English will have to utilize further descriptive in defining their experience of love.
Many love out of neediness and seeking self-fulfillment or distraction through another. This type of love called co-dependence is a false sense of what a mature relationship could be. This type of love misses out on inter-dependence and is as elusive as a unicorn amongst the masses. Healthy love relationships need to begin with healthy individuals who ultimately come together minus the neediness and fulfillment seeking behavior.
So seek first to understand yourself and be fulfilled from within instead of looking outwardly for that one person who will complete your life.
Honesty vs. Kindness
Is it better to give someone the truth when it would hurt them or choose to be kind and NOT involve them? To often we make choices that hurt other people in addition to ourselves. Do we alert the other to something that we know would hurt them? We could choose to keep our own actions under wraps and not involve another. After all, why should someone else bear the burden of a poor choice that we made?
"Honesty is such a lonely word" is a line from a popular song. I think kindness is a better alternative to honesty when it is our stuff that is at issue. If we project unto others our inner interpretations of reality then why should we inflect pain on another through honesty? Maybe we made a poor choice that we wish we could take back. So, do our own demons, need to torture someone other than us? I think not.
Thus, let the past stay in the past, and let the NOW be focused on creating the reality we want called "history". We need to deal with our own demons without inflicting pain onto others.
"Honesty is such a lonely word" is a line from a popular song. I think kindness is a better alternative to honesty when it is our stuff that is at issue. If we project unto others our inner interpretations of reality then why should we inflect pain on another through honesty? Maybe we made a poor choice that we wish we could take back. So, do our own demons, need to torture someone other than us? I think not.
Thus, let the past stay in the past, and let the NOW be focused on creating the reality we want called "history". We need to deal with our own demons without inflicting pain onto others.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Reprogramming Ourselves for Success
Are your feelings overwhelming at times?
Does your mind chatter and obsess?
Well, you are in good company.
Most of us unwittingly get caught up in runaway emotions or thoughts without even realizing it. Stop the train I want to get off!
We need to learn to manage our emotions. It's the meanings we assign to beliefs that fuel our emotions. So, to harness our strongest motivator, our emotions, requires us to assign NEW MEANINGS to our currently held BELIEFS. For instance, such and such didn't call so you know they hate you. This in turn makes you feel bad. The reality is that perhaps the person didn't call because of something totally unrelated to you and you in turn created the negative feeling.
Beware of internalizing projections whether self-generated or hurled at you by someone else. If your mind or someone else says "You didn't do it right! You are a failure." Chances are it's NOT true. However, we assume the voice is correct, assign a meaning, create a belief and now this creates a strong emotion within us.
What if we could use this same process to create positive uplifting emotions? After all, we have been known to rationalize and justify our own actions. Well, then this demonstrates that we can "manipulate" or control our emotional states. It's our choice.
Simply re-assign a meaning and create a new belief by saying internally "I did it right! I am a success." Validate yourself when others don't. Have compassion for yourself when others don't.
Know that you don't have to believe other peoples' projections. Know that their reality has been filtered through their mis-perceptions and judgmental egos. They could possibly be 2% correct with the rest being hogwash. Be careful when you are judging others knowing that they are mostly your own issues being projected outward.
We also need to realize that our inner being of spirit is truly separate from our chattering thoughts. Our brains are amazing. What we focus on will determine our experience of life.
Know that our thoughts need to be in check as they create our reality. Learn to quiet the mind and fall into the gap between words and thoughts. Meditation exercises like breath walking, sitting, yoga, tai chi, provide an opportunity for us to breath into the stillness of being and help in us learning to quiet the chattering mind.
When we are obsessing and our eyes glaze over we may need a break from ourselves. Haven't you ever walked away from a problem in frustration only to return to a solution that had eluded you earlier? The same goes for your internal chatter. We need to get up and walk away through breathing, meditating, and/or exercising. I can't deny that some find benefit through the use of pills, alcohol, marijuana, or other distraction to moderate their overwhelming emotions that are beyond their threshold of pain tolerance. Those times and types of detrimental escapisms should be few and far between as to not establish a self-defeating pattern, habit, or addiction. We can choose positive addictions that strengthen us.
So, happiness and inner peace is attainable through managing our emotions. Simply by monitoring our thoughts and focus, knowing that the meanings we assign to events create our beliefs, we can ultimately reprogram ourselves. Make a conscious choice to observe your thoughts and emotions and know we can reprogram ourselves for success in the "Azure Edge".
Does your mind chatter and obsess?
Well, you are in good company.
Most of us unwittingly get caught up in runaway emotions or thoughts without even realizing it. Stop the train I want to get off!
We need to learn to manage our emotions. It's the meanings we assign to beliefs that fuel our emotions. So, to harness our strongest motivator, our emotions, requires us to assign NEW MEANINGS to our currently held BELIEFS. For instance, such and such didn't call so you know they hate you. This in turn makes you feel bad. The reality is that perhaps the person didn't call because of something totally unrelated to you and you in turn created the negative feeling.
Beware of internalizing projections whether self-generated or hurled at you by someone else. If your mind or someone else says "You didn't do it right! You are a failure." Chances are it's NOT true. However, we assume the voice is correct, assign a meaning, create a belief and now this creates a strong emotion within us.
What if we could use this same process to create positive uplifting emotions? After all, we have been known to rationalize and justify our own actions. Well, then this demonstrates that we can "manipulate" or control our emotional states. It's our choice.
Simply re-assign a meaning and create a new belief by saying internally "I did it right! I am a success." Validate yourself when others don't. Have compassion for yourself when others don't.
Know that you don't have to believe other peoples' projections. Know that their reality has been filtered through their mis-perceptions and judgmental egos. They could possibly be 2% correct with the rest being hogwash. Be careful when you are judging others knowing that they are mostly your own issues being projected outward.
We also need to realize that our inner being of spirit is truly separate from our chattering thoughts. Our brains are amazing. What we focus on will determine our experience of life.
Know that our thoughts need to be in check as they create our reality. Learn to quiet the mind and fall into the gap between words and thoughts. Meditation exercises like breath walking, sitting, yoga, tai chi, provide an opportunity for us to breath into the stillness of being and help in us learning to quiet the chattering mind.
When we are obsessing and our eyes glaze over we may need a break from ourselves. Haven't you ever walked away from a problem in frustration only to return to a solution that had eluded you earlier? The same goes for your internal chatter. We need to get up and walk away through breathing, meditating, and/or exercising. I can't deny that some find benefit through the use of pills, alcohol, marijuana, or other distraction to moderate their overwhelming emotions that are beyond their threshold of pain tolerance. Those times and types of detrimental escapisms should be few and far between as to not establish a self-defeating pattern, habit, or addiction. We can choose positive addictions that strengthen us.
So, happiness and inner peace is attainable through managing our emotions. Simply by monitoring our thoughts and focus, knowing that the meanings we assign to events create our beliefs, we can ultimately reprogram ourselves. Make a conscious choice to observe your thoughts and emotions and know we can reprogram ourselves for success in the "Azure Edge".
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Children and Being Parents
Children are a joy and as parents our love, guidance, and consistent enforcement of boundaries will teach them how to help themselves. In the early years of development we are financially responsible for providing their material, physical, emotional, and psychological needs. After that it’s about releasing control and providing a nurturing, supportive, environment helping them learn values. Being parents is a balance between discipline and nurturing.
Guilt and shame interfere with our children’s development and our parenting. We can hold them accountable for their actions at an age-appropriate level. Of course, we need only do our best. Then we can let go of their own process of living.
So, we can ask for strength to help us find an appropriate balance of responsibility to our children. We can ask for help in parenting through nurturing and discipline, instead of control. Then we can let go and trust in the embrace of love found in the “Azure Edge”.
Guilt and shame interfere with our children’s development and our parenting. We can hold them accountable for their actions at an age-appropriate level. Of course, we need only do our best. Then we can let go of their own process of living.
So, we can ask for strength to help us find an appropriate balance of responsibility to our children. We can ask for help in parenting through nurturing and discipline, instead of control. Then we can let go and trust in the embrace of love found in the “Azure Edge”.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Are we like Alice in Wonderland?
Alice came to a fork in the road.
"Which road do I take?" she asked.
"Where do you want to go?" responded the Cheshire cat.
"I don't know," Alice answered.
"Then," said the cat, "it doesn't matter."
~Lewis Carroll
When searching for direction, especially on the road of life, it's refreshing to run across someone with perspective like the clever feline. In this world we seem to have been trained to expect something other than genuine honesty. "Where do you want to go?", truly is the question.
We all know that direction needs a clear destination and inner purpose. Of course, to help us keep on track a compass comes in handy.
Remember, this seemingly fearful time is really our internal "alert" system letting us know that we are still committed to our inner truth of "life purpose". We are letting ourselves know that we are merely in need of a course correction. Afterall, pilots flying from the mainland to Hawaii are constantly making course corrections to land on a dime on an island in the Pacific called paradise.
Once we understand that we are still on track and merely making a course correction we are no longer embarrassed or condemning. Instead we find validity in knowing we are still committed to our "life purpose" and are able to get on course once again.
This is your life and posses a unique "life purpose". Use your internal compass and celebrate the "Wonderment" of your life's purpose. Allow it to unfold each day as you make course corrections to ultimately reach the destination of "YOU" which is the unfolding of your "life purpose" in the "AzureEdge".
"Which road do I take?" she asked.
"Where do you want to go?" responded the Cheshire cat.
"I don't know," Alice answered.
"Then," said the cat, "it doesn't matter."
~Lewis Carroll
When searching for direction, especially on the road of life, it's refreshing to run across someone with perspective like the clever feline. In this world we seem to have been trained to expect something other than genuine honesty. "Where do you want to go?", truly is the question.
We all know that direction needs a clear destination and inner purpose. Of course, to help us keep on track a compass comes in handy.
Remember, this seemingly fearful time is really our internal "alert" system letting us know that we are still committed to our inner truth of "life purpose". We are letting ourselves know that we are merely in need of a course correction. Afterall, pilots flying from the mainland to Hawaii are constantly making course corrections to land on a dime on an island in the Pacific called paradise.
Once we understand that we are still on track and merely making a course correction we are no longer embarrassed or condemning. Instead we find validity in knowing we are still committed to our "life purpose" and are able to get on course once again.
This is your life and posses a unique "life purpose". Use your internal compass and celebrate the "Wonderment" of your life's purpose. Allow it to unfold each day as you make course corrections to ultimately reach the destination of "YOU" which is the unfolding of your "life purpose" in the "AzureEdge".
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Real Love
Love and Acceptance
We are all looking for love and acceptance. But how many of us love and accept ourselves?
Someone who has found him or her, figured out what works for them, and accepts their approach to life is uniquely special and gives breath to the lives they touch.
It takes a special person to love and accept him or herself as we are our harshest critics.
What's odd is that to love ourselves and to be loved in return implies two identities within each of us.
Perhaps it is an "adult"/"child" relationship or a "mind-perception-based-false-ego" in contrast with a "being-real-based-true-soul".
In any event, it's good to know we each have a friend at all times ready to love and remind us of the joy life can bring each day if we allow it.
Today, I allow myself to feel emotions, and my mind to project thoughts, all the while knowing that they are NOT real. I honor the process and breath in the truth of knowing all is unfolding in perfect order.
We are all looking for love and acceptance. But how many of us love and accept ourselves?
Someone who has found him or her, figured out what works for them, and accepts their approach to life is uniquely special and gives breath to the lives they touch.
It takes a special person to love and accept him or herself as we are our harshest critics.
What's odd is that to love ourselves and to be loved in return implies two identities within each of us.
Perhaps it is an "adult"/"child" relationship or a "mind-perception-based-false-ego" in contrast with a "being-real-based-true-soul".
In any event, it's good to know we each have a friend at all times ready to love and remind us of the joy life can bring each day if we allow it.
Today, I allow myself to feel emotions, and my mind to project thoughts, all the while knowing that they are NOT real. I honor the process and breath in the truth of knowing all is unfolding in perfect order.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Real and Un-real
A Course In Miracles begins:
Nothing "REAL" can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herin lies the peace of God.
We need to trust that all is working in perfect order regardless of our subjective judgemental perceptions based on what is "un-real". We could choose to focus on what is "REAL" and unchanging, which has no end or begining, which lies beyond time and process with no opposite. It is truth.
The "gap" between thoughts in the silence of a moment inhaled deeply into the lungs provides a glimpse of inner peace. This peace of God may be experienced as love. We can walk in His presence or in love, moment to moment, as in prayer, resting between thoughts, between the cracks of our perceived notions, holding onto the non changing truth of the "Knowing" found in the "Azureedge".
Nothing "REAL" can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herin lies the peace of God.
We need to trust that all is working in perfect order regardless of our subjective judgemental perceptions based on what is "un-real". We could choose to focus on what is "REAL" and unchanging, which has no end or begining, which lies beyond time and process with no opposite. It is truth.
The "gap" between thoughts in the silence of a moment inhaled deeply into the lungs provides a glimpse of inner peace. This peace of God may be experienced as love. We can walk in His presence or in love, moment to moment, as in prayer, resting between thoughts, between the cracks of our perceived notions, holding onto the non changing truth of the "Knowing" found in the "Azureedge".
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Sit in Spirit
So, things are not going as you would like? Maybe you are confused and searching for direction and a plan.
When things are rough in our lives we need to trust in God's plan. One way to catch a glimpse of this plan is to listen while sitting in the silence of our own soul.
We need to seek solitude and focus on ourselves allowing alone time to heal our dysfunctional behaviors. Working on ourselves allows us to have more to give another.
That is the greatest gift of "love". To love ourselves with God while getting our ship afloat and sailing before we take on passengers.
We need to be self reliant in a healthy way while discarding our bagage that weights us down from being the best we can for ourselves, children, family and friends and ultimately a sacred partner.
So, it's a collaboration process with Spirit instead of holding onto our pride or Ego and negative traits. In esssense we are learning to love ourselves first with God knowing that all is working in perfect order regardless of appearance.
Let go of the fear of being alone and on your own while trusting in the process and perfect plan for your life.
So, things are not going as you would like? Maybe you are confused and searching for direction and a plan.
When things are rough in our lives we need to trust in God's plan. One way to catch a glimpse of this plan is to listen while sitting in the silence of our own soul.
We need to seek solitude and focus on ourselves allowing alone time to heal our dysfunctional behaviors. Working on ourselves allows us to have more to give another.
That is the greatest gift of "love". To love ourselves with God while getting our ship afloat and sailing before we take on passengers.
We need to be self reliant in a healthy way while discarding our bagage that weights us down from being the best we can for ourselves, children, family and friends and ultimately a sacred partner.
So, it's a collaboration process with Spirit instead of holding onto our pride or Ego and negative traits. In esssense we are learning to love ourselves first with God knowing that all is working in perfect order regardless of appearance.
Let go of the fear of being alone and on your own while trusting in the process and perfect plan for your life.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
The sea of life may be stormy at times and challenge the core of our being. With waves threatening our small craft we need to be in the moment addressing the tasks at hand to survive another day. What keeps us going is the promise that this too shall change. Sunny skies will come again and warmth will embrase us. Remember the saying that "All I need is inside me now."
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
What is love? Is it a "projection" of what we see of ourselves in another? Is it an ideal that we hold as "the" ultimate partner?
I think love is the ability to put the other person's welfare first above your wants, needs and desires regardless of your loss.
Some want romance, while others cling to an ideal "family" situation all the while wanting to put children first. Stability is important to children and any parent putting the needs of their children first are correct in thought and action.
Bless all those parents who are not selfish and through their selflessness uphold their children above their own desires.
God Bless.
I think love is the ability to put the other person's welfare first above your wants, needs and desires regardless of your loss.
Some want romance, while others cling to an ideal "family" situation all the while wanting to put children first. Stability is important to children and any parent putting the needs of their children first are correct in thought and action.
Bless all those parents who are not selfish and through their selflessness uphold their children above their own desires.
God Bless.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
God's Will and Directness
What is God's will for us? Are we destined to a predetermined path or are we captains of our journey? Niche said "He who has a Why to live for can bear with almost any How." A purpose driven life or value driven life may be our Why. Values and purpose then help co-create our map thus, determining the path of our journey. Begining with the end in mind gives us a much better chance at reaching our destination.
If we sit still in God's presence between thoughts in the Now; answers come and perspective is gained. Then, we are truly being human-beings instead of human-doings. This directness of purpose, in sitting and being, allows God's Will to be revealed and ultimately realized in the moment. This is the moment caught between our own E.G.O. of "Edging God Out" and the oneness of Spirit minus our own mind chatter. Thus, God's will, our co-captain, through directness of purpose, reveals our "Why" in the mist of smiply Being in that etherel place called the "Azure Edge".
- Romans 12:2 “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” -
If we sit still in God's presence between thoughts in the Now; answers come and perspective is gained. Then, we are truly being human-beings instead of human-doings. This directness of purpose, in sitting and being, allows God's Will to be revealed and ultimately realized in the moment. This is the moment caught between our own E.G.O. of "Edging God Out" and the oneness of Spirit minus our own mind chatter. Thus, God's will, our co-captain, through directness of purpose, reveals our "Why" in the mist of smiply Being in that etherel place called the "Azure Edge".
- Romans 12:2 “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” -
Friday, August 11, 2006
Longing for Love
What do we all long for but to love and be loved in return? How is it that few of us find what we desire? Are we looking for love in all the wrong places? How about the people we choose to whole-heartedly give ourselves to and then find out that we have been betrayed? How is that few in our world find happiness in love?
Maybe it's because we need to first seek to love ourselves. Isn't that where this feeling comes from? Our inner work thus creates our outer reality. We can continue to give yet understand that others will let us down. Expectations are just that "expectations".
It helps to know that there will be weeds in our garden. We just need to pull those weeds early. This helps ensure that our flowers blossom and spread their fragrant beauty on the winds of change. After all, nothing remains constant except change.
So, we need to continue to love ourselves in order to be loved and know that love comes from within each of us. We can not control another person's choices regardless of wether we agree with their choices or not.
Perhaps our only option is to hold tight and cherish those rare moments of being in-love which are caught in between thoughts and reside in the “azure edge”.
Maybe it's because we need to first seek to love ourselves. Isn't that where this feeling comes from? Our inner work thus creates our outer reality. We can continue to give yet understand that others will let us down. Expectations are just that "expectations".
It helps to know that there will be weeds in our garden. We just need to pull those weeds early. This helps ensure that our flowers blossom and spread their fragrant beauty on the winds of change. After all, nothing remains constant except change.
So, we need to continue to love ourselves in order to be loved and know that love comes from within each of us. We can not control another person's choices regardless of wether we agree with their choices or not.
Perhaps our only option is to hold tight and cherish those rare moments of being in-love which are caught in between thoughts and reside in the “azure edge”.
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