I was reading through my blogs this morning; I use a firefox add-on called Live Bookmarks to keep up with them. I'm not sure exactly how many I follow, but if I miss a couple of days overwhelm can set in. Anyway, I had finally gotten all caught up and there was one post I decided not to read; went to click "Mark feed as read" and clicked on "Mark the whole list as read" instead. Sooooo maybe I didn't really want to read those posts after all. At first I wasn't to happy about it. Now I'm at peace with it. There must have been a reason why I wasn't supposed to read those posts.
Quotes
Life is a celebration and if we attune ourselves spiritually we can experience meaningful transformation. The peace within you is a blessing to be shared. Step joyfully into the future and know that as you embrace your magnificence you raise the consciousness of humanity. Love your divinity and let every moment of every day be a mystical experience that takes your soul to the next level. ~ Micheal Teal
We could learn alot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live in the same box.
~ unknown
Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. ~ Albert Schweitzer
Blog Posts
How to Achieve Unexpected Success ~ “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
You Pass, You Fail ~ "Instead of you pass, and you fail, we ask “What would you really like to share?” “What is it that you’d like to teach?” ”What is your offering?”"
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Gratitude ~ Sept. 29, 2011
It looks like I posted gratitude quotes exactly a month ago. I think it is time for some more. Yesterday we received a rather negative response to one of our posts. We chose to delete it. This page was started because I personally was fed up with all the negativity coming up in my personal feed and all the negativity from the outside world. I felt it was time for me to put out something positive out into the world.
I haven't always been a glass half full sort of gal. In fact, there are some days when it is very difficult for me to maintain even the slightest positive attitude. Those are the days when I most need the things I post. The days I most need to search for things that are uplifting or inspiring. Hopefully, then one negative attitude doesn't spiral into a lifetime of negative attitudes.
Gratitude is a great way to turn a negative into a positive. Remembering all that we have that is good in our life makes it hard to stay in a negative frame of mind. I have good days and bad days, as we all do. There are days when things don't go my way. Through it all though, I am grateful. I am grateful for all the gifts that surround me. And no matter how bad things get, I can always find something to be grateful for.
Quotes
Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what's going on outside of us, there's always something we could be grateful for. ~ Barry Neil Kaufman
Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. ~ Brian Tracy
God help us to be grateful for our blessings, never to be guilty of the sin of ingratitude, and to instill this same gratitude into the lives of our children. Someone has said that an ungrateful man is like a hog under a tree eating apples and never looking up to see where they come from. ~ Ezra Taft Benson
I remember hearing in a talk that the more we express our gratitude to God for our blessings, the more he will bring to our mind other blessings. The more we are aware of to be grateful for, the happier we become. ~ Ezra Taft Benson
Blog Posts
4 Simple Ways to Experience Great Happiness and True Freedom ~ "What if you lived life fully? Engaged your dreams fully? Didn’t cheat it and just went for it? What if you kept finding your edge? Stopped playing it safe and stretched a step beyond your comfort zone?
What if it didn’t matter what will happen later because you know that it will change?"
Wow What a Difference ~ "What if you chose to ignore the clamor of the urgent to sit calmly in the serenity of what’s important?"
Go Ahead Ask for More ~ "Is there bad stuff? You bet. Tons of it. But it’s the good stuff I want more of. Don’t you? You know the saying “what you focus on expands?”"
The Easy Way Out ~ "In our darkest hours, we’ll always be tempted to take the easy way out. But if we believe that there’s a light at the end of a tunnel, we’ll find a way to weather the storm, get our shit together, and go the whole nine yards. So I’m not taking the easy way out for now." ~ How about you are you taking the easy way out?
I haven't always been a glass half full sort of gal. In fact, there are some days when it is very difficult for me to maintain even the slightest positive attitude. Those are the days when I most need the things I post. The days I most need to search for things that are uplifting or inspiring. Hopefully, then one negative attitude doesn't spiral into a lifetime of negative attitudes.
Gratitude is a great way to turn a negative into a positive. Remembering all that we have that is good in our life makes it hard to stay in a negative frame of mind. I have good days and bad days, as we all do. There are days when things don't go my way. Through it all though, I am grateful. I am grateful for all the gifts that surround me. And no matter how bad things get, I can always find something to be grateful for.
Quotes
Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what's going on outside of us, there's always something we could be grateful for. ~ Barry Neil Kaufman
Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. ~ Brian Tracy
God help us to be grateful for our blessings, never to be guilty of the sin of ingratitude, and to instill this same gratitude into the lives of our children. Someone has said that an ungrateful man is like a hog under a tree eating apples and never looking up to see where they come from. ~ Ezra Taft Benson
I remember hearing in a talk that the more we express our gratitude to God for our blessings, the more he will bring to our mind other blessings. The more we are aware of to be grateful for, the happier we become. ~ Ezra Taft Benson
Blog Posts
4 Simple Ways to Experience Great Happiness and True Freedom ~ "What if you lived life fully? Engaged your dreams fully? Didn’t cheat it and just went for it? What if you kept finding your edge? Stopped playing it safe and stretched a step beyond your comfort zone?
What if it didn’t matter what will happen later because you know that it will change?"
Wow What a Difference ~ "What if you chose to ignore the clamor of the urgent to sit calmly in the serenity of what’s important?"
Go Ahead Ask for More ~ "Is there bad stuff? You bet. Tons of it. But it’s the good stuff I want more of. Don’t you? You know the saying “what you focus on expands?”"
The Easy Way Out ~ "In our darkest hours, we’ll always be tempted to take the easy way out. But if we believe that there’s a light at the end of a tunnel, we’ll find a way to weather the storm, get our shit together, and go the whole nine yards. So I’m not taking the easy way out for now." ~ How about you are you taking the easy way out?
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Stuff ~ Sept. 26, 2011
Not much of a post today. Quotes weren't yelling at me to "pick them this morning. Blog Posts . . . if you knew how many I subscribe to, you'd understand why I just can' t seem to get through them today.
Plus I'm Really Excited! We get to go see my daughter at college tomorrow. We dropped her off a little over a week ago; and miss her tons. So we get to go for a visit. And to take up some items that were left behind just in case there wasn't room for them. She has class most of the day but from early afternoon until sometime in the evening we get to visit. Maybe have dinner or something.
Dropping your kiddo off at school is tough. The transition from having a child in your home to it being just you and the hubby is rough. As my sister said we are all trying to find our places in the world again.
So no post tomorrow . . . and no apologies for such a short post today. I hope that you all have a great day tomorrow. Find one thing to be positive about and post it on our facebook page or leave a comment here.
Blog Posts
The Three Vital Keys to Unlocking Yourself From Fear ~ "Living in fear feels bad – have you noticed? Decisions fueled by “I can’t” and “I shouldn’t” bring only confusion and dissatisfaction to our lives. We lose focus, let go of our dreams, and accept mediocre as good enough."
There's Work And There's Work ~ "Work isn’t about just making money or being noticed. It’s about having pleasure every single day you get up. To have fun and meet great people minus any semblance of stress like peacefully serving smooth coffees and organic Dorset Apple Cake yards from the sea." ~ I am grateful to be able to work this way and to live on the coast where life is slower and more laid back. I'll take a bad day at the beach over a great day in a cubicle in the city any day
Plus I'm Really Excited! We get to go see my daughter at college tomorrow. We dropped her off a little over a week ago; and miss her tons. So we get to go for a visit. And to take up some items that were left behind just in case there wasn't room for them. She has class most of the day but from early afternoon until sometime in the evening we get to visit. Maybe have dinner or something.
Dropping your kiddo off at school is tough. The transition from having a child in your home to it being just you and the hubby is rough. As my sister said we are all trying to find our places in the world again.
So no post tomorrow . . . and no apologies for such a short post today. I hope that you all have a great day tomorrow. Find one thing to be positive about and post it on our facebook page or leave a comment here.
Blog Posts
The Three Vital Keys to Unlocking Yourself From Fear ~ "Living in fear feels bad – have you noticed? Decisions fueled by “I can’t” and “I shouldn’t” bring only confusion and dissatisfaction to our lives. We lose focus, let go of our dreams, and accept mediocre as good enough."
There's Work And There's Work ~ "Work isn’t about just making money or being noticed. It’s about having pleasure every single day you get up. To have fun and meet great people minus any semblance of stress like peacefully serving smooth coffees and organic Dorset Apple Cake yards from the sea." ~ I am grateful to be able to work this way and to live on the coast where life is slower and more laid back. I'll take a bad day at the beach over a great day in a cubicle in the city any day
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Heart ~ Sept. 25, 2011
Well now . . . went to publish yesterday's post and it wouldn't save for some reason. So I refreshed the page thinking that would fix whatever was going on. Boy was I wrong . . . the post must not have saved at all yesterday. Because now I am left with a blank page.
It is a new day, so I guess it is time for a new post. Apparently yesterday's post was not to be.
Blog Posts
A Different Kind of Magnet ~ "I realized that life does not have to be perfect to be pretty good. There are so many bright spots if you expand your view and open up to meet them. I was able to open up to the magnet experiment by acknowledging that there is possibility in every new angle and perspective."
How to be Positive Even If the Doomsayers Tell You to Be Miserable ~ “Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life.
A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results.” – Author unknown
Quotes
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. ~ Kahlil Gibran
The template for happiness is to offer goodness to the world for true happiness is achieved when one gives freely of their heart and soul. ~ Micheal Teal
To awaken each morning with a smile brightening my face; to greet the day with reverence for the opportunities it contains; to approach my work with a clean mind; to hold ever before me, even in the doing of little things, the ultimate purpose toward which I am working; to meet men and women with laughter on my lips and love in my heart; to be gentle, kind, and courteous through all the hours; to approach the night with weariness that ever woos sleep and the joy that comes from work well done - this is how I desire to waste wisely my days. ~ Thomas Dekker
It is a new day, so I guess it is time for a new post. Apparently yesterday's post was not to be.
Blog Posts
A Different Kind of Magnet ~ "I realized that life does not have to be perfect to be pretty good. There are so many bright spots if you expand your view and open up to meet them. I was able to open up to the magnet experiment by acknowledging that there is possibility in every new angle and perspective."
How to be Positive Even If the Doomsayers Tell You to Be Miserable ~ “Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life.
A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results.” – Author unknown
Quotes
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. ~ Kahlil Gibran
The template for happiness is to offer goodness to the world for true happiness is achieved when one gives freely of their heart and soul. ~ Micheal Teal
To awaken each morning with a smile brightening my face; to greet the day with reverence for the opportunities it contains; to approach my work with a clean mind; to hold ever before me, even in the doing of little things, the ultimate purpose toward which I am working; to meet men and women with laughter on my lips and love in my heart; to be gentle, kind, and courteous through all the hours; to approach the night with weariness that ever woos sleep and the joy that comes from work well done - this is how I desire to waste wisely my days. ~ Thomas Dekker
Friday, September 23, 2011
You ~ Sept. 23, 2011
Quotes
"This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy." ~ Susan Polis Schutz
Life's like a movie, write your own ending
Keep believing, keep pretending
We've done just what we set out to do
Thanks to the lovers, the dreamers, and you.
~ Kermit and the Muppets
The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical appearance, special abilities, relationships, personal and family history, belief systems, and often political, nationalistic, racial, religious, and other collective identifications. None of these is you. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Blog Posts
Simplify Your Life By Eliminating These 7 Problems ~ I just realized that I have a bit of a problem with the title of this post. The problem is the word "problem". They are challenges certainly and obstacles to be overcome and life lessons to learn from. Problems just seems like such a negative word.
Right Now, I'm Scared. Are You? ~ I know I am. Every time I'm ready to hit the "share" or "publish" button. What if you don't like what I post? What if there is a typo (sometimes there are)? What if I post something you find offensive? I don't know about you, but I don't want to live my life in fear. So I'm going to hit the "share" button and share it anyway. How about your? Are you going to look fear in the face and do it anyway?
Gardening 101: What Seeds Are You Planting ~ "By planting a new seed, you are starting small. There is no need to make a revolutionary change or have a huge epiphany. Simply survey your landscape. See what you are doing that detracts from your happiness and well being, and plant a new seed."
"This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy." ~ Susan Polis Schutz
Life's like a movie, write your own ending
Keep believing, keep pretending
We've done just what we set out to do
Thanks to the lovers, the dreamers, and you.
~ Kermit and the Muppets
The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical appearance, special abilities, relationships, personal and family history, belief systems, and often political, nationalistic, racial, religious, and other collective identifications. None of these is you. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Blog Posts
Simplify Your Life By Eliminating These 7 Problems ~ I just realized that I have a bit of a problem with the title of this post. The problem is the word "problem". They are challenges certainly and obstacles to be overcome and life lessons to learn from. Problems just seems like such a negative word.
Right Now, I'm Scared. Are You? ~ I know I am. Every time I'm ready to hit the "share" or "publish" button. What if you don't like what I post? What if there is a typo (sometimes there are)? What if I post something you find offensive? I don't know about you, but I don't want to live my life in fear. So I'm going to hit the "share" button and share it anyway. How about your? Are you going to look fear in the face and do it anyway?
Gardening 101: What Seeds Are You Planting ~ "By planting a new seed, you are starting small. There is no need to make a revolutionary change or have a huge epiphany. Simply survey your landscape. See what you are doing that detracts from your happiness and well being, and plant a new seed."
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wisdom ~ Sept. 22, 2011
I know I picked wisdom for my topic today; but change is what I really want to talk about.
I tend to resist change; I like my routines and the comfort of things being they way I expect them to be. While I admit that change is inevitable and we are changing daily, that isn't always easy for me. So the recent changes to Facebook have caused changes to my usual routine. I don't like that.
The control freak in me though is really enjoying some of these changes. I can now pick and choose what posts I want to be my top stories. I can pick what posts I want to see from my friends. And most especially I can pick which posts I don't want in my feed at all. It may take a little time to go through all of my friends and individually choose which types of post I want to subscribe to, but it is certainly better than some computer program deciding what I might be interested in.
I mean really, did that program think I didn't want to see the posts of my husband or daughter? Did it really think that posts related to farmville, hatchlings, adventure world or mafia wars was more important than them? Seriously? I'm making the best of these changes; how about you? What are you doing to make the new Facebook fee work for you?
Quotes
Why Curiosity is the Way to a Better Life ~ "Life is a constant state of learning. You learn by being curious. When you were a toddler, you learned about the world around you by being curious and getting your hands dirty. Get involved with the society around you and don’t let it tell you what to do all the time. Get on a plane and go somewhere that you’re not comfortable with (where they don’t speak… *gasp* ENGLISH!), and see how they do things."
I tend to resist change; I like my routines and the comfort of things being they way I expect them to be. While I admit that change is inevitable and we are changing daily, that isn't always easy for me. So the recent changes to Facebook have caused changes to my usual routine. I don't like that.
The control freak in me though is really enjoying some of these changes. I can now pick and choose what posts I want to be my top stories. I can pick what posts I want to see from my friends. And most especially I can pick which posts I don't want in my feed at all. It may take a little time to go through all of my friends and individually choose which types of post I want to subscribe to, but it is certainly better than some computer program deciding what I might be interested in.
I mean really, did that program think I didn't want to see the posts of my husband or daughter? Did it really think that posts related to farmville, hatchlings, adventure world or mafia wars was more important than them? Seriously? I'm making the best of these changes; how about you? What are you doing to make the new Facebook fee work for you?
Quotes
Blog Posts
Why Curiosity is the Way to a Better Life ~ "Life is a constant state of learning. You learn by being curious. When you were a toddler, you learned about the world around you by being curious and getting your hands dirty. Get involved with the society around you and don’t let it tell you what to do all the time. Get on a plane and go somewhere that you’re not comfortable with (where they don’t speak… *gasp* ENGLISH!), and see how they do things."
Value ~ Sept. 21, 2011
Quotes
Blog Posts
5 Reasons It's Ok to Not Know What the Future Holds ~ Not knowing is tough for some of us. I admit that sometimes it drives me crazy, but I agree knowing the outcome of everything would mean lessons lost, connections and relationships not made.
Tiny Wisdom: Not Taking the Easy Road ~ "Today I’m opening that door by not taking the easiest road. Today I will make an effort. Will you?" Besides, the easy road isn't as scenic as the rough road.
Tiny Wisdom: Stressing and Pushing for Success ~ "Maybe it’s more than just believing in our ability to succeed; maybe happiness is believing in our ability to be content and satisfied whether we do or not. Today if you feel fixated on the success you want to achieve, remember: the greatest success is doing what you love and believing that’s enough."
Tiny Wisdom: The Time is Now ~ “To be alive is to totally and openly participate in the simplicity and elegance of here and now.” ~ Donald Altman
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"You are valuable just because you exist. Not because of what you do, or what you have done, but simply because you are." ~ Max Lucado
"You are valuable just because you exist. Not because of what you do, or what you have done, but simply because you are." ~ Max Lucado
Blog Posts
5 Reasons It's Ok to Not Know What the Future Holds ~ Not knowing is tough for some of us. I admit that sometimes it drives me crazy, but I agree knowing the outcome of everything would mean lessons lost, connections and relationships not made.
Tiny Wisdom: Not Taking the Easy Road ~ "Today I’m opening that door by not taking the easiest road. Today I will make an effort. Will you?" Besides, the easy road isn't as scenic as the rough road.
Tiny Wisdom: Stressing and Pushing for Success ~ "Maybe it’s more than just believing in our ability to succeed; maybe happiness is believing in our ability to be content and satisfied whether we do or not. Today if you feel fixated on the success you want to achieve, remember: the greatest success is doing what you love and believing that’s enough."
Tiny Wisdom: The Time is Now ~ “To be alive is to totally and openly participate in the simplicity and elegance of here and now.” ~ Donald Altman
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Unity ~ Sept. 18, 2011
Just the quotes today . . . been trying to get caught up on blog posts; but when you take a couple days away from them they tend to build up.
Quotes
Quotes
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Transformation ~ Sept. 17, 2011
Wow . . . dropping my amazing daughter at college yesterday was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I wanted so badly to spend a couple of days up there with her. We were all in tears before we even left the house yesterday. It reminded me of when she was little and I would drop her off at day care. Especially those days when she really didn't feel like going.
When she called this morning . . . homesick and crying; well I bet you can guess that we had another tough situation. As the day went on she started feeling better about being there and settling in a little more. But then we get home from a day at the shop, cooking dinner for 2 and staring in to her empty room . . .
So transformation was a good topic today . . . because we change daily, our kids grow up more every day and there is nothing that we can do about it. There is no pause button on life; and even if there was our kids need to grow up and learn to live their own lives. Even though it feels a bit like a part of me is missing. I know this is an important transition for her and us; but knowing that doesn't make it easier. I wish I had some advice or tips on making it easier, but right now my emotions are on the surface and it is hard to look deeper.
Quotes
The distance isn't important; it is only the first step that is difficult. ~ Marquise Deffand
Take an hour every day at dawn and give it to your Self. Meet your Self there, in the holy moment. Then go about your day. You will be a different person. ~ Neale Donald Walsch
When she called this morning . . . homesick and crying; well I bet you can guess that we had another tough situation. As the day went on she started feeling better about being there and settling in a little more. But then we get home from a day at the shop, cooking dinner for 2 and staring in to her empty room . . .
So transformation was a good topic today . . . because we change daily, our kids grow up more every day and there is nothing that we can do about it. There is no pause button on life; and even if there was our kids need to grow up and learn to live their own lives. Even though it feels a bit like a part of me is missing. I know this is an important transition for her and us; but knowing that doesn't make it easier. I wish I had some advice or tips on making it easier, but right now my emotions are on the surface and it is hard to look deeper.
Quotes
The distance isn't important; it is only the first step that is difficult. ~ Marquise Deffand
Take an hour every day at dawn and give it to your Self. Meet your Self there, in the holy moment. Then go about your day. You will be a different person. ~ Neale Donald Walsch
Once upon a time, I dreamt I was a butterfly...
Suddenly I awoke...
Now, I do not know whether I was then
a man dreaming I was a butterfly,
or whether I am now a butterfly
dreaming that I am a man.
Suddenly I awoke...
Now, I do not know whether I was then
a man dreaming I was a butterfly,
or whether I am now a butterfly
dreaming that I am a man.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Spirit ~ Sept. 15, 2011
No post for tomorrow . . . driving my daughter to college. Excited for her, but still kind of sad. This summer seemed to go by so quickly.
Quotes
There is a bridge to the sky within your soul and a doorway to healing and peace within your heart. If we look inside and embrace our true essence we bless the source of life. See beyond your vision and you will find a garden of harmony and joy where every breath is a source of inspiration. If we dream new realities we will open ourselves to abundant blessings. Together we can create miracles! ~ Micheal Teal
~ I can't seem to help myself . . . I am really connecting with and feeling his quotes lately.
The true beauty of the inner self is its spirit nurturing truth which breathes joy and happiness into our very soul. By living life in harmony and balance we awaken our inner universe and cultivate infinite love for all beings. The essence of being alive is to live an inspired life of higher self discovery that opens doorways to richness of spirit and inspires us to embrace the earth as a sacred womb of love. ~ Micheal Teal
~ Really, I can't resist.
We are more than just physical beings, we are whispers of love dancing in the breeze. We are spiritual beings on a path of loving service, where if we pay attention the sacred earth wisdom within will direct our destinies to a place of peace where joy and love abound. Embrace how beautiful you are and you make your life a garden of grace and beauty. We are love and love is the light within that guides our way. ~ Micheal Teal
~ So why should I?
Blog Posts
Tiny Wisdom: We Want to Fly ~ We create a lot of stress for ourselves. Especially when the What-If Monster starts whispering in our ears. ~ "We choose them because we want them. Underneath all our fear and that nagging need to maintain a sense of control, we want to dip, drop, and soar. If we can remember that, it will be a lot easier to relax and enjoy the ride."
Fluxed? ~ "And so with an open heart I embrace the flux and push up against it. I revel in the flexible, changeable nature of the life that’s been given me. I lean in and ease my way towards not fitting those labels because redefining, reworking, reorganizing who I am is more fun, more engaging and more soulful."
Quotes
There is a bridge to the sky within your soul and a doorway to healing and peace within your heart. If we look inside and embrace our true essence we bless the source of life. See beyond your vision and you will find a garden of harmony and joy where every breath is a source of inspiration. If we dream new realities we will open ourselves to abundant blessings. Together we can create miracles! ~ Micheal Teal
~ I can't seem to help myself . . . I am really connecting with and feeling his quotes lately.
The true beauty of the inner self is its spirit nurturing truth which breathes joy and happiness into our very soul. By living life in harmony and balance we awaken our inner universe and cultivate infinite love for all beings. The essence of being alive is to live an inspired life of higher self discovery that opens doorways to richness of spirit and inspires us to embrace the earth as a sacred womb of love. ~ Micheal Teal
~ Really, I can't resist.
We are more than just physical beings, we are whispers of love dancing in the breeze. We are spiritual beings on a path of loving service, where if we pay attention the sacred earth wisdom within will direct our destinies to a place of peace where joy and love abound. Embrace how beautiful you are and you make your life a garden of grace and beauty. We are love and love is the light within that guides our way. ~ Micheal Teal
~ So why should I?
Blog Posts
Tiny Wisdom: We Want to Fly ~ We create a lot of stress for ourselves. Especially when the What-If Monster starts whispering in our ears. ~ "We choose them because we want them. Underneath all our fear and that nagging need to maintain a sense of control, we want to dip, drop, and soar. If we can remember that, it will be a lot easier to relax and enjoy the ride."
Fluxed? ~ "And so with an open heart I embrace the flux and push up against it. I revel in the flexible, changeable nature of the life that’s been given me. I lean in and ease my way towards not fitting those labels because redefining, reworking, reorganizing who I am is more fun, more engaging and more soulful."
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Reflection ~ Sept. 13 &14, 2011
Yesterday was my birthday . . . I've never been the biggest fan of them. I don't want to have a party; I don' want you to tell the waiter/waitress at the restaurant; and please don't throw me a surprise party. Yesterday was the perfect day. Went and caught up with some work at the shop, closed early to get my birthday present. I got a tattoo; I'll post a picture a bit later. Had pizza for dinner with my family and just enjoyed the day.
Quotes
The Quality of Love or Fear you Carry into each Moment determines which Road you Travel. ~ Barbara Marciniak
It's important to be heroic, ambitious, productive, efficient, creative, and progressive, but these qualities don't necessarily nurture the soul. The soul has different concerns, of equal value: downtime for reflection, conversation, and reverie; beauty that is captivating and pleasuring; relatedness to the environs and to people; and any animal's rhythm of rest and activity. ~ Thomas Moore
Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay attention to it. There is no substitute for the creative inspiration, knowledge, and stability that come from knowing how to contact your core of inner silence. The great Sufi poet Rumi wrote, ''Only let the moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the surface of your being. ~ Deepak Chopra
~ Two quotes in one . . . how awesome is that?
The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it in turn will look sourly at you; laugh at it, and with it, and it is a jolly, kind companion.~ William Thackeray
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. ~ Thomas Paine
Blog Posts
Tiny Wisdom: Living in the Now an Planning for Later ~ "So I say dig your heels in today, look around, and appreciate what is. But remember, while enjoying the present, that the future is ours to create."
Career Transitions: How to Cope with the In-Between Stage ~ I know we've all been there, in our personal lives or in our professional lives. The in-between stage; it can be a scary place here are some things to help you through that stage. I like this part ~ "In one word, it means accepting. Accept the uncertainty, knowing that you’ve done the planning, you’re doing the work, and eventually (that scary word) things will come together for you. (Read also: having faith)."
Quotes
The Quality of Love or Fear you Carry into each Moment determines which Road you Travel. ~ Barbara Marciniak
It's important to be heroic, ambitious, productive, efficient, creative, and progressive, but these qualities don't necessarily nurture the soul. The soul has different concerns, of equal value: downtime for reflection, conversation, and reverie; beauty that is captivating and pleasuring; relatedness to the environs and to people; and any animal's rhythm of rest and activity. ~ Thomas Moore
Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay attention to it. There is no substitute for the creative inspiration, knowledge, and stability that come from knowing how to contact your core of inner silence. The great Sufi poet Rumi wrote, ''Only let the moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the surface of your being. ~ Deepak Chopra
~ Two quotes in one . . . how awesome is that?
The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it in turn will look sourly at you; laugh at it, and with it, and it is a jolly, kind companion.~ William Thackeray
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. ~ Thomas Paine
Blog Posts
Tiny Wisdom: Living in the Now an Planning for Later ~ "So I say dig your heels in today, look around, and appreciate what is. But remember, while enjoying the present, that the future is ours to create."
Career Transitions: How to Cope with the In-Between Stage ~ I know we've all been there, in our personal lives or in our professional lives. The in-between stage; it can be a scary place here are some things to help you through that stage. I like this part ~ "In one word, it means accepting. Accept the uncertainty, knowing that you’ve done the planning, you’re doing the work, and eventually (that scary word) things will come together for you. (Read also: having faith)."
Monday, September 12, 2011
Patience ~ Sept. 12, 2011
I'm sure I've mentioned it before, but I am not a very patient person. It is something that I am working on though. Still some days it is tough to be patient at a stop sign (we don't have stop lights in my city), or while waiting in line at the grocery store. But I try to remind myself that most of the time I don't have to be anywhere at a particular time, I'm not in a rush so why can't I wait a nanosecond for the car in front of me? Some days it it easier than others. What helps you maintain patience when you want to be impatient?
Quotes
They found a little courage That simmered in the sun. They blended it with patience And just a spice of fun. They poured in hope and laughter And then with a sudden twist They stirred it all together And made an Optimist. ~ unknown
~ This one is just cute; I had to share it.
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
~ Many things in nature take time. Consider trees as an example. It takes years for them to grow to be tall enough to make shade for your yard.
If we could look into each others' hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us face, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care. ~ Marvin J. Ashton
Blog Posts
Tiny Wisdom: Let Yourself Be As You Are ~ "Let yourself be as you are today. Accept what you feel in your body and mind, without feeling the need to fight it, deny it, ignore it, hide it, or push through to the other side. And then take good care of yourself. Sometimes the best way to help yourself is to stop fighting yourself."
Quotes
They found a little courage That simmered in the sun. They blended it with patience And just a spice of fun. They poured in hope and laughter And then with a sudden twist They stirred it all together And made an Optimist. ~ unknown
~ This one is just cute; I had to share it.
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
~ Many things in nature take time. Consider trees as an example. It takes years for them to grow to be tall enough to make shade for your yard.
If we could look into each others' hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us face, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care. ~ Marvin J. Ashton
Blog Posts
Tiny Wisdom: Let Yourself Be As You Are ~ "Let yourself be as you are today. Accept what you feel in your body and mind, without feeling the need to fight it, deny it, ignore it, hide it, or push through to the other side. And then take good care of yourself. Sometimes the best way to help yourself is to stop fighting yourself."
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Oneness ~ Sept. 11, 2011
I had a great day today. I went out and spent some time on the beach flying a kite with a friend. It has been a while since I really flew a kite. I have forgotten how wonderful it is just to sit on the beach with a kite in my hand, feeling the warmth of the sun, the wind in my hair and enjoying the company of good people.
Quotes
All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man, the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports. ~ Chief Seattle
~ We are all connected; sometimes we forget that. Like when we drop a pebble in a puddle the ripples are far reaching.
All know that the drop merges into the ocean, but few know that the ocean merges into the drop. ~ Kabir
The only difference between you and me, is "and". ~ Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi
Blog Posts
Free Diamonds ~ "Morning began with free diamonds sparkling in the sun."
I Want to Encourage You ~ A Beautiful Must read post from Momentum Gathering ~ "You are Enough, You are Perfect, You are Loved, You are Strong, You are Potential"
The Power of Being With What Is ~ I like this post. I can relate to this. ~ "If all I am willing to show people is the got-it-together persona they never get to see the human being in me. The part that bleeds, hurts, cries and gets mad and rants. The part that sometimes doesn’t know what to say."
Disarming the Inner Critic ~ "The inner critic must die or at the very least it must be sedated. Heavily."
Quotes
All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man, the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports. ~ Chief Seattle
~ We are all connected; sometimes we forget that. Like when we drop a pebble in a puddle the ripples are far reaching.
All know that the drop merges into the ocean, but few know that the ocean merges into the drop. ~ Kabir
The only difference between you and me, is "and". ~ Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi
Blog Posts
Free Diamonds ~ "Morning began with free diamonds sparkling in the sun."
I Want to Encourage You ~ A Beautiful Must read post from Momentum Gathering ~ "You are Enough, You are Perfect, You are Loved, You are Strong, You are Potential"
The Power of Being With What Is ~ I like this post. I can relate to this. ~ "If all I am willing to show people is the got-it-together persona they never get to see the human being in me. The part that bleeds, hurts, cries and gets mad and rants. The part that sometimes doesn’t know what to say."
Disarming the Inner Critic ~ "The inner critic must die or at the very least it must be sedated. Heavily."
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Now ~ Sept. 10, 2011
Quotes
Focus your attention on the Now and tell me what problem you have at this moment. ~ Eckhart Tolle
~ I hope that you will take a moment and try this exercise. A true test of whether you are living in the now or not.
Because I don't live in either my past or my future. I'm interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you'll be a happy man... Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we're living right now. ~ Paulo Coelho
~ I know this isn't always easy to do. But when you live in the present how can life not be a "party for you, a grand festival"?
Focus your attention on the Now and tell me what problem you have at this moment. ~ Eckhart Tolle
~ I hope that you will take a moment and try this exercise. A true test of whether you are living in the now or not.
Because I don't live in either my past or my future. I'm interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you'll be a happy man... Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we're living right now. ~ Paulo Coelho
~ I know this isn't always easy to do. But when you live in the present how can life not be a "party for you, a grand festival"?
Manifestation ~ Sept. 9, 2011
Another short post today.
Quotes
You are what you want to become. Why search anymore? You are a wonderful manifestation. The whole universe has come together to make your existence possible. There is nothing that is not you. The kingdom of God, the Pure Land, nirvana, happiness, and liberation are all you. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Love really is the answer to human problems: love of oneself, love of others, love of where one is, love of what one is doing, love of nature, love of life, love of the world, love of spirit in all its wonder and splendor. Love sets our energy free. It opens us and puts us in a flow with spirit and life on many levels. Love is the true secret behind manifestation. ~ David Spangler
Who would attempt to fly with the tiny wings of a sparrow when the mighty power of an eagle has been given him? ~ A Course In Miracles
Quotes
You are what you want to become. Why search anymore? You are a wonderful manifestation. The whole universe has come together to make your existence possible. There is nothing that is not you. The kingdom of God, the Pure Land, nirvana, happiness, and liberation are all you. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Love really is the answer to human problems: love of oneself, love of others, love of where one is, love of what one is doing, love of nature, love of life, love of the world, love of spirit in all its wonder and splendor. Love sets our energy free. It opens us and puts us in a flow with spirit and life on many levels. Love is the true secret behind manifestation. ~ David Spangler
Who would attempt to fly with the tiny wings of a sparrow when the mighty power of an eagle has been given him? ~ A Course In Miracles
Friday, September 9, 2011
Living ~ Sept. 7, 2011
A couple of days late and a bit short . . . here is the post that was intended for the 7th. Have been pretty busy with the shop the last few days. Thinking about writing about it and showing you all pictures of what it looks like.
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Karma ~ Sept. 5, 2011
I have been sitting here procrastinating about this post. Reading through the blogs I like . . . well okay, more like skimming and then moving on to the next. Moving on without really reading or digesting, thinking I'll post this one later . . . Well what is wrong with now? Why not really read the blog post and then either share it or move on? Not sure the reason for the hold up, I guess I just didn't feel like it right then. But then I got to thinking that I have plans tomorrow. Plans that are going to make it a pretty long day; leaving no time for blog reading or quote posting. I hope that you all have a GREAT day tomorrow.
Quotes
Between knowing and doing there is a great gap. Those who are willing to cross the gap find their greatness. ~ unknown
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Between knowing and doing there is a great gap. Those who are willing to cross the gap find their greatness. ~ unknown
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Journey ~ September 1, 2011
Quotes
You get lost because you think there is somewhere to go. If you give up believing in a goal or a destination, then you cannot get lost. In the present moment, there is no destination. ~ Leonard Jacobson
Let go of the idea that the path will lead you to your goal. The truth is that with each step we take, we arrive. Repeat that to yourself every morning: 'I've arrived.' That way you'll find it much easier to stay in touch with each second of your day. ~ Paulo Coelho
And the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the ground at our feet, and learn to be at home. ~ Wendell Berry
Blog Posts
Make Way ~ “Make a way for yourself inside yourself. Stop looking in the other way of looking.” ~ Rumi
How To Handle Criticism: 5 Helpful Steps ~ “Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
You get lost because you think there is somewhere to go. If you give up believing in a goal or a destination, then you cannot get lost. In the present moment, there is no destination. ~ Leonard Jacobson
Let go of the idea that the path will lead you to your goal. The truth is that with each step we take, we arrive. Repeat that to yourself every morning: 'I've arrived.' That way you'll find it much easier to stay in touch with each second of your day. ~ Paulo Coelho
And the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the ground at our feet, and learn to be at home. ~ Wendell Berry
Blog Posts
Make Way ~ “Make a way for yourself inside yourself. Stop looking in the other way of looking.” ~ Rumi
How To Handle Criticism: 5 Helpful Steps ~ “Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Inspiration ~ August 31, 2011
I chose inspiration today . . . since that it was one of the purposes of this page ~ to inspire. I've been picking Micheal Teal quotes a lot lately, just drawn to them for some reason. These were listed in order together and that seemed to me a sign that I should share these ones. Besides, they each spoke to me; I just couldn't help but post them. Hope you enjoy.
Quotes
Blog Posts
Being Patient Through Transformation: Trust, Change, Believe ~ Have you ever tried to hurry the bloom of a flower? When I was a kid I remember doing this; I imagine that it was much like trying to help the butterfly in this post. ~ "Hold onto what you believe in. You’re meant to emerge as a beautiful butterfly from your chrysalis. Always remember that, with a smile, and give yourself a chance to delight and revel in the mysterious workings of the universe."
Tiny Wisdom: We Get To Decide If Today Counts ~ A MUST read ~ "If we worry about everything we wish we did, or could do with our lives, we will miss out on the opportunity to really live them–right here and right now. Regardless of our age, we all have two things in common: we get to decide whether or not we think this moment matters; and we get to decide what exactly it means to make it count."
Do You Know How Beautiful You Are? ~ "When you listen to the sound of your soul, what do you hear?"
Quotes
Blog Posts
Being Patient Through Transformation: Trust, Change, Believe ~ Have you ever tried to hurry the bloom of a flower? When I was a kid I remember doing this; I imagine that it was much like trying to help the butterfly in this post. ~ "Hold onto what you believe in. You’re meant to emerge as a beautiful butterfly from your chrysalis. Always remember that, with a smile, and give yourself a chance to delight and revel in the mysterious workings of the universe."
Tiny Wisdom: We Get To Decide If Today Counts ~ A MUST read ~ "If we worry about everything we wish we did, or could do with our lives, we will miss out on the opportunity to really live them–right here and right now. Regardless of our age, we all have two things in common: we get to decide whether or not we think this moment matters; and we get to decide what exactly it means to make it count."
Do You Know How Beautiful You Are? ~ "When you listen to the sound of your soul, what do you hear?"
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