Quotes
We cannot force the hands of time, but only comply with the clock of destiny. Everything takes place in its divine moment, however. We are not always aware of the wherefore or the why. ~ Dawn Silver
Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience. ~ Hyman Rickover
I wish for you a life of wealth, health and happiness; a life in which you give to yourself the gift of patience, the virtue of reason, the value of knowledge, and the influence of faith in your own ability to dream about and achieve worthy rewards. ~ Jim Rohn
Blog Posts
Listen to the Moment: Knowing What to Do Now ~ "Synchronicity ~ I think they’re actually reflections of our own spiritual, emotional, or mental output. We just need to learn to become aware of them, accept them, and interpret them in terms of our personal situation."
The Power of Intention ~ "There’s something incredibly empowering about realizing that what we really want doesn’t require us to cling to specific people and things—that we can experience the feelings we want over and over again in different relationships and circumstances."
10 Love-Filled Ways to Live From Your Heart ~ "When you live from the heart, you begin to touch into the universal experience of love. Love is the source of everything – the fabric which makes up our very existence."
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Honesty ~ Are You Being Honest With Yourself?
The hardest person to be honest with is ourselves. We don't like to think that we tell ourselves lies. But we do. Or maybe they aren't lies they are excuses. Kind of like the reasons we resist.
If we were honest with ourselves there would be time for exercise - Instead of watching hours of TV or spending hours in front of Facebook how hard would it be to carve 30 minutes out of that time to take a walk, stretch or do some yoga poses?
What other things can you think of that we lie to ourselves about???
What are you lying to yourself about??
Quotes
Don't Stop Believing ~ "Please don’t give up.
Don’t let the gremlins stop you.
Know that you are not alone. Please don’t quit.
Bring it on. We need you, we need your voice.
Please don’t stop believing in yourself.
Those gremlins are illusions."
If we were honest with ourselves there would be time for exercise - Instead of watching hours of TV or spending hours in front of Facebook how hard would it be to carve 30 minutes out of that time to take a walk, stretch or do some yoga poses?
What other things can you think of that we lie to ourselves about???
What are you lying to yourself about??
Quotes
Every day we slaughter our finest impulses. That is why we get a heart-ache when we read those lines written by the hand of a master and recognize them as our own, as the tender shoots which we stifled because we lacked the faith to believe in our own powers, our own criterion of truth and beauty. Every man, when he gets quiet, when he becomes desperately honest with himself, is capable of uttering profound truths. We all derive from the same source. There is no mystery about the origin of things. We are all part of creation, all kings, all poets, all musicians; we have only to open up, to discover what is already there. ~ Henry Miller
Responsibility to self simply means to acknowledge inner truth—our imperfections and our power, our beauty. ~ John Pierrakos
"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
Blog Posts
Stop Pushing: The Art of Relaxed Achievement ~ This is a great post . . . reminds me of my blog post from yesterday about resistance. Pushing really is just another type of resistance.
"Make the conscious choice to act from love, not fear. Fear is the pushing, manipulating, controlling force, and love is the pull in your heart that will guide you to the path of least resistance."
Responsibility to self simply means to acknowledge inner truth—our imperfections and our power, our beauty. ~ John Pierrakos
"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
Blog Posts
Stop Pushing: The Art of Relaxed Achievement ~ This is a great post . . . reminds me of my blog post from yesterday about resistance. Pushing really is just another type of resistance.
"Make the conscious choice to act from love, not fear. Fear is the pushing, manipulating, controlling force, and love is the pull in your heart that will guide you to the path of least resistance."
Don't Stop Believing ~ "Please don’t give up.
Don’t let the gremlins stop you.
Know that you are not alone. Please don’t quit.
Bring it on. We need you, we need your voice.
Please don’t stop believing in yourself.
Those gremlins are illusions."
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Resistance ~ Oh How I Love Thee
I hope you hear the sarcasm in my voice about the title of this post.
Resisting feels to me like when you are trying to learn something new. You understand the mechanics of the skill and know in theory how it is supposed to work; but the harder you try the worse you seem to do.
Think of all the excuses that we use to fuel that resistance. Fear, not enough time, it's too hard, I don't have enough money . . . I'm sure we could sit here all night and list a lot more.
I guess the trick to fighting off resistance is finding a way to move past it. To let go of whatever it is that is keeping us from moving forward. Or maybe just figuring out what is keeping us from taking the next step.
I would love to hear what helps you move past resistance? What keeps you moving forward?
Quotes
Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance. ~ Steven Pressfield
The pain that you create now is always some form of nonacceptance, some form of unconscious resistance to what is. On the level of thought, the resistance is some form of judgment. On the emotional level, it is some form of negativity. The intensity of the pain depends on the degree of resistance to the present moment, and this in turn depends on how strongly you are identified with your mind. ~ Eckhart Tolle from The Power of Now
When you talk about what you want and why you want it, there's usually less resistance within you than when you talk about what you want and how you're going to get it. When you pose questions you don't have answers for, like how, where, when, who, it sets up a contradictory vibration that slows everything down. ~ Esther Hicks
You cannot resist something to which you grant no reality. The act of resisting a thing is the act of granting it life. When you resist an energy, you place it there. The more you resist, the more you make it real—whatever it is you are resisting. ~ Neale Donald Walsch
The word "surrender" is often interpreted as giving up, as weakness, as admitting defeat. Although this is one way to use the word, we will use it in a different way. Surrendering means letting go of your resistance to the total openness of who you are. It means giving up the tension of the little vortex you believe yourself to be and realizing the deep power of the ocean you truly are. It means to open with no boundaries, emotional or physical, so you ease wide beyond any limiting sense of self you might have. ~ David Deida
Resisting feels to me like when you are trying to learn something new. You understand the mechanics of the skill and know in theory how it is supposed to work; but the harder you try the worse you seem to do.
Think of all the excuses that we use to fuel that resistance. Fear, not enough time, it's too hard, I don't have enough money . . . I'm sure we could sit here all night and list a lot more.
I guess the trick to fighting off resistance is finding a way to move past it. To let go of whatever it is that is keeping us from moving forward. Or maybe just figuring out what is keeping us from taking the next step.
I would love to hear what helps you move past resistance? What keeps you moving forward?
Quotes
Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance. ~ Steven Pressfield
The pain that you create now is always some form of nonacceptance, some form of unconscious resistance to what is. On the level of thought, the resistance is some form of judgment. On the emotional level, it is some form of negativity. The intensity of the pain depends on the degree of resistance to the present moment, and this in turn depends on how strongly you are identified with your mind. ~ Eckhart Tolle from The Power of Now
When you talk about what you want and why you want it, there's usually less resistance within you than when you talk about what you want and how you're going to get it. When you pose questions you don't have answers for, like how, where, when, who, it sets up a contradictory vibration that slows everything down. ~ Esther Hicks
You cannot resist something to which you grant no reality. The act of resisting a thing is the act of granting it life. When you resist an energy, you place it there. The more you resist, the more you make it real—whatever it is you are resisting. ~ Neale Donald Walsch
The word "surrender" is often interpreted as giving up, as weakness, as admitting defeat. Although this is one way to use the word, we will use it in a different way. Surrendering means letting go of your resistance to the total openness of who you are. It means giving up the tension of the little vortex you believe yourself to be and realizing the deep power of the ocean you truly are. It means to open with no boundaries, emotional or physical, so you ease wide beyond any limiting sense of self you might have. ~ David Deida
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Harmony ~
Quotes
Happiness happens when you fit with your life, when you fit so harmoniously that whatsoever you are doing is your joy. Then suddenly you will come to know: meditation follows you. If you love the work that you are doing, if you love the way you are living, then you are meditative. ~ osho
"Your purpose here on the Earth is to give the gifts that your soul desires to give; those that create harmony, cooperation, sharing, and reverence for life, no matter what form they take." ~ unknown
Celebrate that which you share with others ~ For their joy, happiness, and love shall bring you wealth beyond measure. ~ Rio Godfrey
Kind words and deeds will raise your consciousness and enable you to identify with the soul. Let yours be a message of joy and hope, for doing so will open you to the gifts of spirit. By creating an extraordinary life that fits your dreams you clothe your soul with enlightenment and inspiration. Write a new chapter and make the book of your life a story of happiness that celebrates love as a blessing. ~ Micheal Teal
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
Blog Posts
Bogged Down by Fear? The Two Step No-Fail Guide to Freedom ~ Where was this post when I was writing yesterday's blog post? It would have gone perfectly with it. In case you didn't read yesterday's post find it here. There are lots of great things in this post. I would call it a MUST READ. Here is a quote from it ~ "Any mind activity that interferes with your brilliant self-expression is, at its source, fear. If it reeks of “No,” makes you doubt yourself, or persuades you to stop what you’re doing, it deserves investigation."
Why Giving Up Can Be a Good Thing ~ “I am under the law of my own consciousness.”
~ Louise Hay
Making Big, Shiny Change ~ ". . . you can make changes or you can make excuses. Your choice."
Reclaiming SELF-ish ~ I post this with a little hesitation. While, I agree with the post for the most part, there are a few parts I don't agree with at all.
"Definition: in the spirit of ‘ish’ (the housework is done-ish, come by at ten-ish) so that SELF-ish is actually closer to the vicinity of Self, being in tune with what the Self needs and desires; getting into the ballpark of our unique gifts and offerings so we can get in the game we were intended to play."
Happiness happens when you fit with your life, when you fit so harmoniously that whatsoever you are doing is your joy. Then suddenly you will come to know: meditation follows you. If you love the work that you are doing, if you love the way you are living, then you are meditative. ~ osho
"Your purpose here on the Earth is to give the gifts that your soul desires to give; those that create harmony, cooperation, sharing, and reverence for life, no matter what form they take." ~ unknown
Celebrate that which you share with others ~ For their joy, happiness, and love shall bring you wealth beyond measure. ~ Rio Godfrey
Kind words and deeds will raise your consciousness and enable you to identify with the soul. Let yours be a message of joy and hope, for doing so will open you to the gifts of spirit. By creating an extraordinary life that fits your dreams you clothe your soul with enlightenment and inspiration. Write a new chapter and make the book of your life a story of happiness that celebrates love as a blessing. ~ Micheal Teal
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
Blog Posts
Bogged Down by Fear? The Two Step No-Fail Guide to Freedom ~ Where was this post when I was writing yesterday's blog post? It would have gone perfectly with it. In case you didn't read yesterday's post find it here. There are lots of great things in this post. I would call it a MUST READ. Here is a quote from it ~ "Any mind activity that interferes with your brilliant self-expression is, at its source, fear. If it reeks of “No,” makes you doubt yourself, or persuades you to stop what you’re doing, it deserves investigation."
Why Giving Up Can Be a Good Thing ~ “I am under the law of my own consciousness.”
~ Louise Hay
Making Big, Shiny Change ~ ". . . you can make changes or you can make excuses. Your choice."
Reclaiming SELF-ish ~ I post this with a little hesitation. While, I agree with the post for the most part, there are a few parts I don't agree with at all.
"Definition: in the spirit of ‘ish’ (the housework is done-ish, come by at ten-ish) so that SELF-ish is actually closer to the vicinity of Self, being in tune with what the Self needs and desires; getting into the ballpark of our unique gifts and offerings so we can get in the game we were intended to play."
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Fear; How Long Will You Let it Steer Your Life?
I'm going to share a secret with you . . . I have let fear steer the direction of my life (on occasions and in certain circumstances).
This blog is almost always the words of others because I'm afraid.
I'm afraid every time I hit the publish button. What if no one reads my post? What if no one likes my post? What if you don't like what I post? What if you have something negative to say about my post?
What if the words I write are wrong? What if there is a typo? What if I can't make myself understood? What if? What if? What if?
I have a feeling that it is time for a change here at Be Positively Inspired. Oh My Gosh . . . there is another scary concept; Change. I am not completely sure what those changes will be and what the end product will look like; but I hope that you will all join me on this journey.
I'm tired of letting fear steer the direction of my life. It is time to let go of those what ifs and move towards what I really believe this blog on page can be.
Quotes
A further sign of health is that we don't become undone by fear and trembling, but we take it as a message that it's time to stop struggling and look directly at what's threatening us. ~ Pema Chodron
This blog is almost always the words of others because I'm afraid.
I'm afraid every time I hit the publish button. What if no one reads my post? What if no one likes my post? What if you don't like what I post? What if you have something negative to say about my post?
What if the words I write are wrong? What if there is a typo? What if I can't make myself understood? What if? What if? What if?
I have a feeling that it is time for a change here at Be Positively Inspired. Oh My Gosh . . . there is another scary concept; Change. I am not completely sure what those changes will be and what the end product will look like; but I hope that you will all join me on this journey.
I'm tired of letting fear steer the direction of my life. It is time to let go of those what ifs and move towards what I really believe this blog on page can be.
Quotes
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
A further sign of health is that we don't become undone by fear and trembling, but we take it as a message that it's time to stop struggling and look directly at what's threatening us. ~ Pema Chodron
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Healing ~ Oct. 15, 2011
I haven't posted in a few days. There are a few reasons for that. I'd list them, but they kind of sound like excuses. If I'd really wanted to get a post published; I would have worked through those excuses and found a way to do it. I believe a couple of the excuses are legitimate; but you know they seem to pale to some of the obstacles that others face and still get on with their days.
I picked healing as a topic because I've been in physical pain for the last few days and am trying to figure out some way to heal that pain. None of these quotes really address that kind of pain. As long as I can get out of my bed in the morning and continue with my day I have something to be grateful for. I am grateful that the pain is not as bad as it was yesterday, or the day before. And while I may hurt, I can still get up and do the things I love and try to be a lamp, a ladder or a lifeboat to help heal someone's soul.
Quotes
Love heals the world one heart at a time. ~ Mr. Prophet
While holding positive thoughts and emotions is advantageous, positive thinking itself is not "Hallmark Card thinking." It's really an ongoing awareness that all truly is well with the world, with life, and with oneself. It's also a commitment not to mindlessly pass on fears but to bring positive energy, images, ideas, and feelings into the lives of others, to help them attune to the wellness at the heart of the world. ~ David Spangler
Be a lamp, a lifeboat, a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd. ~ Mevlana Rumi
Loving ourselves is the miracle cure we are all looking for. ~ Louise Hay
Blog Posts
Tired of Being Tired ~ "We have gotten good at ignoring our body’s signals — much of our lives is training our minds to pretend our bodies aren’t tired, so we can be more productive."
"This is wrong. It ends up in burnout and less production, because we inevitably run out of energy. Listen to your body — your long-term health and sanity depend on it."
Tiny Wisdom: If You Knew This Would Be Your Last Day ~ "Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and then see this day anew. Wipe the slate clean. Take the pressure off. Put a smile on. Today is a new opportunity to be who you want to be and do what you want to do."
Tiny Wisdom: See, Do, Explore, Learn ~ "There are inevitably going to be times when we retreat into ourselves, to regroup, to recharge, or to heal. There’s nothing wrong with that as long as we don’t dwell in that place. The best things in life happen when we consent to participate. The biggest opportunities find us when we’re open to receiving them."
I picked healing as a topic because I've been in physical pain for the last few days and am trying to figure out some way to heal that pain. None of these quotes really address that kind of pain. As long as I can get out of my bed in the morning and continue with my day I have something to be grateful for. I am grateful that the pain is not as bad as it was yesterday, or the day before. And while I may hurt, I can still get up and do the things I love and try to be a lamp, a ladder or a lifeboat to help heal someone's soul.
Quotes
Love heals the world one heart at a time. ~ Mr. Prophet
While holding positive thoughts and emotions is advantageous, positive thinking itself is not "Hallmark Card thinking." It's really an ongoing awareness that all truly is well with the world, with life, and with oneself. It's also a commitment not to mindlessly pass on fears but to bring positive energy, images, ideas, and feelings into the lives of others, to help them attune to the wellness at the heart of the world. ~ David Spangler
Be a lamp, a lifeboat, a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd. ~ Mevlana Rumi
Loving ourselves is the miracle cure we are all looking for. ~ Louise Hay
Blog Posts
Tired of Being Tired ~ "We have gotten good at ignoring our body’s signals — much of our lives is training our minds to pretend our bodies aren’t tired, so we can be more productive."
"This is wrong. It ends up in burnout and less production, because we inevitably run out of energy. Listen to your body — your long-term health and sanity depend on it."
Tiny Wisdom: If You Knew This Would Be Your Last Day ~ "Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and then see this day anew. Wipe the slate clean. Take the pressure off. Put a smile on. Today is a new opportunity to be who you want to be and do what you want to do."
Tiny Wisdom: See, Do, Explore, Learn ~ "There are inevitably going to be times when we retreat into ourselves, to regroup, to recharge, or to heal. There’s nothing wrong with that as long as we don’t dwell in that place. The best things in life happen when we consent to participate. The biggest opportunities find us when we’re open to receiving them."
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Roots ~ Oct. 12, 2011
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"I don't believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have ...to be better than you ever thought you could be." - Ken Venturi Via Positive Inspirational Quotes ( PIQ)
Peace
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
We can never ob...tain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
- Dalai Lama
Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. - Saint Francis de Sales
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. - Lao Tzu
The outer world will always attempt to pull you this way and push you that. There will always be external pressures from financial issues, career issues, health issues, relationship issues and more. Further, the TV news will always attempt to manipulate your emotions to increase your upset and anger at the seemingly rampant injustices of the world.
Nonetheless, you do always have the ability to resist these external stressors, and to live in inner peace and happiness. You can choose how you prefer to respond to external events, and you can train yourself to minimize your stress and maximize the joy you receive from life.
Stop! Breathe deeply. Begin bringing peace to the outer world by regaining your own inner peace. Choose love, choose gratitude, choose forgiveness, choose peace. Begin with your own inner peace. Then use that inner peace as a platform from which to approach the outer world with perspective, understanding, and patience.
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
We can never ob...tain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
- Dalai Lama
Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. - Saint Francis de Sales
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. - Lao Tzu
The outer world will always attempt to pull you this way and push you that. There will always be external pressures from financial issues, career issues, health issues, relationship issues and more. Further, the TV news will always attempt to manipulate your emotions to increase your upset and anger at the seemingly rampant injustices of the world.
Nonetheless, you do always have the ability to resist these external stressors, and to live in inner peace and happiness. You can choose how you prefer to respond to external events, and you can train yourself to minimize your stress and maximize the joy you receive from life.
Stop! Breathe deeply. Begin bringing peace to the outer world by regaining your own inner peace. Choose love, choose gratitude, choose forgiveness, choose peace. Begin with your own inner peace. Then use that inner peace as a platform from which to approach the outer world with perspective, understanding, and patience.
Quotes
Kind hearts are the gardens, Kind thoughts are the roots, Kind words are the flowers, Kind deeds are the fruits, Take care of your garden And keep out the weeds, Fill it with sunshine Kind words and kind deeds” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its roots in earth and manure. ~ D.H. Lawrence
The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. ~ Dalai Lama
Blog Posts
Native American Code of Ethics ~ "Be true to yourself first. You cannot nurture and help others if you cannot nurture and help yourself first."
Cherish Your Challenges and Find Your Authentic Self ~ "The word challenge leaves a very different taste in my mouth nowadays. It feels like a dare, more playful and less painful. An excuse to meet a part of me I haven’t yet had the chance to bump into."
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Opportunity ~ Oct. 11, 2011
A lot of great things today . . . even some blog posts in this post that weren't shared on facebook. I hope you will check them out.
Quotes
You could wait for the world to invite you to the banquet and the ball. Or you could just show up in your red dress and your headdress ready to boogie. ~ Tama Kieves
If an opportunity scares you, that's God's way of saying you should jump at it. ~ Anna Quindlen
Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat. ~ Prince Phillip of England
~ I like this one . . . Not a big fan of change, in fact, I tend to resist it. But, I'm also willing to admit that it is part of life; and that we are constantly changing. My birds, however, really not big fans of change. We received a stand up cage on wheels, that is a bit bigger than their other one. Two of our birds have changed cages before so are adjusting nicely now, the other two . . . not so much. We have had a bit of yelling and screaming I know they will settle in, but they, like a lot of us, are creatures of habit. Our habits comfort us and help us feel like all is right in the world.
Blog Posts
7 Little Things That Make Life Effortless ~ There are some great tips here . . . I like the Do Less one. Learning to do what is important makes it easier to do some of the things you really want to do. Not Creating busy work; is a hard lesson to learn, since we are trained to always look busy in our jobs.
Giving Myself a Time Out ~ When was the last time you gave yourself a Time Out? A time to "listen to the song of my (your) soul."
*****Bonus Post****
Life, death, and the hero within us all ~ "But I prefer to listen to the hero. And what I hear the hero say – in a moment when I am still, and quiet within – is this: “You are a spiritual being and you are alive forever more.”"
How to Give Yourself a Second Chance ~ It's not so much that we're afraid of change or so in love with the old ways, but it's that place in between we fear . . . It’s like being between trapezes. It’s Linus When his blanket is in the dryer. There is nothing to hold on to. ~ Marillyn Ferguson
****Bonus Post****
Tiny Buddha: Lori Deschene Interview #4 ~ I decided to post this since this is one of my favorite blogs.
The Ugly Step Forward ~ "It’s not always glamorous and it’s not always pretty, but you move forward. And that’s what matters."
Quotes
We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
You could wait for the world to invite you to the banquet and the ball. Or you could just show up in your red dress and your headdress ready to boogie. ~ Tama Kieves
If an opportunity scares you, that's God's way of saying you should jump at it. ~ Anna Quindlen
Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat. ~ Prince Phillip of England
~ I like this one . . . Not a big fan of change, in fact, I tend to resist it. But, I'm also willing to admit that it is part of life; and that we are constantly changing. My birds, however, really not big fans of change. We received a stand up cage on wheels, that is a bit bigger than their other one. Two of our birds have changed cages before so are adjusting nicely now, the other two . . . not so much. We have had a bit of yelling and screaming I know they will settle in, but they, like a lot of us, are creatures of habit. Our habits comfort us and help us feel like all is right in the world.
Blog Posts
7 Little Things That Make Life Effortless ~ There are some great tips here . . . I like the Do Less one. Learning to do what is important makes it easier to do some of the things you really want to do. Not Creating busy work; is a hard lesson to learn, since we are trained to always look busy in our jobs.
Giving Myself a Time Out ~ When was the last time you gave yourself a Time Out? A time to "listen to the song of my (your) soul."
*****Bonus Post****
Life, death, and the hero within us all ~ "But I prefer to listen to the hero. And what I hear the hero say – in a moment when I am still, and quiet within – is this: “You are a spiritual being and you are alive forever more.”"
How to Give Yourself a Second Chance ~ It's not so much that we're afraid of change or so in love with the old ways, but it's that place in between we fear . . .
Monday, October 10, 2011
Existence ~ Oct. 10, 2011
Had a great day . . . wanted to talk a little about gratitude today. The BPI page on Facebook hit another milestone. 7,000 likes. I am so grateful for all the love that you show. For sharing my posts and mentioning the page to others. I am also grateful for the support of other page admins who share my posts and suggest or page to their fans.
I went to knitting group yesterday and am blessed and grateful for such great knitting friends. I was gifted a hat, a pattern for a beautiful sweater (I've never done a sweater . . . I'm a little scared by the idea) and I was also given the yarn for the sweater. Now I just have to dive in and start it. Wish me luck.
I hope that you found something to be grateful for in your day today. I know I found many things to be grateful for today. Thank you all.
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
Spirituality means waking up. Most people, even though they don't know it, are asleep. They're born asleep, they live asleep, they marry in their sleep, they breed children in their sleep, they die in their sleep without ever waking up. They never understand the loveliness and the beauty of this thing that we call human existence. ~ Anthony De Mello
~ This is kind of sad . . . I bet we all know people like this.
Philosophy is speculation, Zen is participation. Participate in the night leaving, participate in the evening coming, participate in the stars and participate in the clouds; make participation your lifestyle and the whole existence becomes such a joy, such an ecstasy. You could not have dreamed of a better universe. ~ Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
~ Beautiful . . . Share this with the people that are like the Anthony De Mello quote.
Blog Posts
Tiny Wisdom: Enjoying How We Work ~ "I realize we all have different obligations and options, but for each of us, there are options. Some of them will work with our temperaments and likes, and others will engender internal resistance. Perhaps the key to loving what we do is not just enjoying the work itself, but to also paying attention to how we choose to do it."
What Aren't You Cut Out For? ~ "Somethings in life you’re a natural at, somethings you will have to learn, somethings are going to have to be worked at and are a challenge, and then there’s plenty that you’re simply just not cut out for and never will be.
So don’t be cut out for it. Just cut it out and go be brilliant at everything else!!"
~ I like to believe that I can do anything I put my mind to . . . but, this post is right on. There are just some things that I will never be good at.
I went to knitting group yesterday and am blessed and grateful for such great knitting friends. I was gifted a hat, a pattern for a beautiful sweater (I've never done a sweater . . . I'm a little scared by the idea) and I was also given the yarn for the sweater. Now I just have to dive in and start it. Wish me luck.
I hope that you found something to be grateful for in your day today. I know I found many things to be grateful for today. Thank you all.
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
Spirituality means waking up. Most people, even though they don't know it, are asleep. They're born asleep, they live asleep, they marry in their sleep, they breed children in their sleep, they die in their sleep without ever waking up. They never understand the loveliness and the beauty of this thing that we call human existence. ~ Anthony De Mello
~ This is kind of sad . . . I bet we all know people like this.
Philosophy is speculation, Zen is participation. Participate in the night leaving, participate in the evening coming, participate in the stars and participate in the clouds; make participation your lifestyle and the whole existence becomes such a joy, such an ecstasy. You could not have dreamed of a better universe. ~ Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
~ Beautiful . . . Share this with the people that are like the Anthony De Mello quote.
Blog Posts
Tiny Wisdom: Enjoying How We Work ~ "I realize we all have different obligations and options, but for each of us, there are options. Some of them will work with our temperaments and likes, and others will engender internal resistance. Perhaps the key to loving what we do is not just enjoying the work itself, but to also paying attention to how we choose to do it."
What Aren't You Cut Out For? ~ "Somethings in life you’re a natural at, somethings you will have to learn, somethings are going to have to be worked at and are a challenge, and then there’s plenty that you’re simply just not cut out for and never will be.
So don’t be cut out for it. Just cut it out and go be brilliant at everything else!!"
~ I like to believe that I can do anything I put my mind to . . . but, this post is right on. There are just some things that I will never be good at.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Beauty ~ Oct. 8, 2011 Problems ~ Oct. 9, 2011
Quotes
We are caretakers of the earth and as such we must use our minds in the highest way by embracing the beauty of all living things. Hear the winds whispering words of wisdom that inspire and instill hope for a brighter tomorrow. The sunshine in our souls radiates in a way that allows each of us to light a path of heavenly wholeness. Plant seeds of love and the earth will reap a harvest of happiness and joy. ~ Micheal Teal
In my heart there are visions of hope and beauty that celebrate the human imagination. Imagine Peace and you inspire the purpose within, Imagine Love and the seeds of possibilities will enable you to live your true nature and evoke your own greatness. Let us all be inspired to Imagine a world of unbridled joy and shared humanity for doing so will lead us to a rose garden of spirituality where happiness is a way of life. ~ Micheal Teal
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~ Mother Teresa
Never forget that you are one of a kind. Never forget that if there weren't any need for you in all your uniqueness to be on this earth, you wouldn't be here in the first place. And never forget, no matter how overwhelming life's challenges and problems seem to be, that one person can make a difference in the world. In fact, it is always because of one person that all the changes that matter in the world come about. So be that one person. ~ R. Buckminster Fuller
Eventually you will see that the real cause of problems is not life itself. It's the commotion that mind makes about life that really causes problems. ~ Michael Singer
Blog Posts
The Voice of Patience ~ "Patience isn’t an easy thing, but the alternative is much worse. Love will triumph if you let it."
We are caretakers of the earth and as such we must use our minds in the highest way by embracing the beauty of all living things. Hear the winds whispering words of wisdom that inspire and instill hope for a brighter tomorrow. The sunshine in our souls radiates in a way that allows each of us to light a path of heavenly wholeness. Plant seeds of love and the earth will reap a harvest of happiness and joy. ~ Micheal Teal
In my heart there are visions of hope and beauty that celebrate the human imagination. Imagine Peace and you inspire the purpose within, Imagine Love and the seeds of possibilities will enable you to live your true nature and evoke your own greatness. Let us all be inspired to Imagine a world of unbridled joy and shared humanity for doing so will lead us to a rose garden of spirituality where happiness is a way of life. ~ Micheal Teal
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~ Mother Teresa
Never forget that you are one of a kind. Never forget that if there weren't any need for you in all your uniqueness to be on this earth, you wouldn't be here in the first place. And never forget, no matter how overwhelming life's challenges and problems seem to be, that one person can make a difference in the world. In fact, it is always because of one person that all the changes that matter in the world come about. So be that one person. ~ R. Buckminster Fuller
Eventually you will see that the real cause of problems is not life itself. It's the commotion that mind makes about life that really causes problems. ~ Michael Singer
Blog Posts
The Voice of Patience ~ "Patience isn’t an easy thing, but the alternative is much worse. Love will triumph if you let it."
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Present ~ Oct. 7, 2011
Quotes
. . . all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon – instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. ~ Dale Carnegie
You and I are standing this very second at the meeting place of two eternities: the vast past that has endured forever, and the future that is plunging on to the last syllable of recorded time. We can’t possible live in either of those eternities – no, not even for a split second. But, by trying to do so, we can wreck both our bodies and our minds. So let’s be content to live the only time we can possible live: from now until bedtime. ~ Dale Carnegie
. . . all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon – instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. ~ Dale Carnegie
You and I are standing this very second at the meeting place of two eternities: the vast past that has endured forever, and the future that is plunging on to the last syllable of recorded time. We can’t possible live in either of those eternities – no, not even for a split second. But, by trying to do so, we can wreck both our bodies and our minds. So let’s be content to live the only time we can possible live: from now until bedtime. ~ Dale Carnegie
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Choice ~ Oct. 6, 2011
We make choices everyday. Some of our choices are good for us and others not so much. Some of them are easier than others. What choices did you make today that lead you towards your goals?
I really like the first quote posted here. It really is true if you aren't changing something that isn't working in your life you are choosing. In order to move forward in life we have to admit that some of the things that are not so great in our lives have been directly related to the choices we have made. I am physically out of shape and could stand to lose a few pounds; I know that the choices I have made have lead me to be that way. Choosing to go for seconds; when one plate was enough. Choosing to sit around and watch TV all evening instead of going out and being physically active.
I'm ready to be accountable for my choices. How about you?
Quotes
~ This is a tough quote to wrap your head around. But it is kind of true right?
I really like the first quote posted here. It really is true if you aren't changing something that isn't working in your life you are choosing. In order to move forward in life we have to admit that some of the things that are not so great in our lives have been directly related to the choices we have made. I am physically out of shape and could stand to lose a few pounds; I know that the choices I have made have lead me to be that way. Choosing to go for seconds; when one plate was enough. Choosing to sit around and watch TV all evening instead of going out and being physically active.
I'm ready to be accountable for my choices. How about you?
Quotes
~ This is a tough quote to wrap your head around. But it is kind of true right?
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
My Favorite Blogs
Okay, I'm thinking it is time for something a little different. Today I'm relying on me to write a post; not relying on the words of others. Not to worry though, after the list of my favorite blogs, I'll run down the quotes and log posts I posted to the page.
I can hardly believe it myself, but I have about 98 blogs that I follow. Holy cow! No wonder I don't have time to exercise (okay, that's an excuse, but reading these blogs posts is much more fun than exercise).
1. Zen Habits ~ He isn't posting to it as much as he used to, but it still definitely one of my favorites. I just about always share his posts either here at Be Positively Inspired or on my own page. From his "About" page ~ "Zen Habits is about finding simplicity in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness."
2. Tiny Buddha ~ As you know I share these post pretty often to; sometimes daily. From their "About" page ~ " Tiny Buddha is about reflecting on simple wisdom and learning new ways to apply it to our complex lives–complete with responsibilities, struggles, dreams, and relationships." You can also find them on Facebook here.
3. 1000 Awesome Things ~ I don't always share these ones here; I do on my personal page sometimes. I love the way ordinary every day things can be turned into something awesome here. It helps me find the awesome in my day when it has been a bit rough.
Quotes
Don't let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries. ~ Astrid Alauda
We call them "consciousness movements" because of their common intention to throw open the windows and doors of the musty old mind-sets we live in, shake the dust out of the covers we wrap around our bodies, and in a thousand old and new ways, guide whoever is willing to show up and pay attention to a fresh experience of being human. ~ Paul H. Ray, Sherry Ruth Anderson
I can hardly believe it myself, but I have about 98 blogs that I follow. Holy cow! No wonder I don't have time to exercise (okay, that's an excuse, but reading these blogs posts is much more fun than exercise).
1. Zen Habits ~ He isn't posting to it as much as he used to, but it still definitely one of my favorites. I just about always share his posts either here at Be Positively Inspired or on my own page. From his "About" page ~ "Zen Habits is about finding simplicity in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness."
2. Tiny Buddha ~ As you know I share these post pretty often to; sometimes daily. From their "About" page ~ " Tiny Buddha is about reflecting on simple wisdom and learning new ways to apply it to our complex lives–complete with responsibilities, struggles, dreams, and relationships." You can also find them on Facebook here.
3. 1000 Awesome Things ~ I don't always share these ones here; I do on my personal page sometimes. I love the way ordinary every day things can be turned into something awesome here. It helps me find the awesome in my day when it has been a bit rough.
Quotes
Don't let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries. ~ Astrid Alauda
We call them "consciousness movements" because of their common intention to throw open the windows and doors of the musty old mind-sets we live in, shake the dust out of the covers we wrap around our bodies, and in a thousand old and new ways, guide whoever is willing to show up and pay attention to a fresh experience of being human. ~ Paul H. Ray, Sherry Ruth Anderson
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, not to anticipate the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. ~
“The amount of happiness that you have depends on the amount of freedom you have in your heart.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
11 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Time in the Now ~ “To be alive is to totally and openly participate in the simplicity and elegance of here and now.” ~Donald Altman
Tiny Wisdom: What it Means to Be Free ~
“The amount of happiness that you have depends on the amount of freedom you have in your heart.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
11 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Time in the Now ~ “To be alive is to totally and openly participate in the simplicity and elegance of here and now.” ~Donald Altman
Tiny Wisdom: What it Means to Be Free ~
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Beginning & Courage ~ Oct. 3rd & 4th, 2011
Spent a wonderful day with my hubby. Was kind of dreading it a little because we had to do the grocery shopping. Shopping is a CHORE; but we had a great time. Drove a little out of our way to check out a variety shop and even got to peek into an antique store. Then we tackled the shopping. Had a bite for lunch, hit the bread store and then went to Home Depot for a bit of a walk. Then on to the more shopping.
Quotes
~ Yesterday I chose courage. I slept poorly the night before. Had strange dreams and woke up feeling anxious about everything. I needed a bit of courage to not just crawl back into bed and pull the covers over my head. Not sure where the anxiety came from; glad it isn't with me today.
Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow. ~ Alice Makenzie Swaim
Many of our fears are tissue paper thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them. ~ Brendan Francis
~ Beginning
Quotes
~ Yesterday I chose courage. I slept poorly the night before. Had strange dreams and woke up feeling anxious about everything. I needed a bit of courage to not just crawl back into bed and pull the covers over my head. Not sure where the anxiety came from; glad it isn't with me today.
Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow. ~ Alice Makenzie Swaim
Many of our fears are tissue paper thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them. ~ Brendan Francis
~ Beginning
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Truth - Oct. 1, 2011
October already . . . Fall already . . . Today was a beautiful day at the beach. One of those days that's a little cloudy, a little sunny and a little brisk all at the same time.
Around here fall can be a tough time of the year. We go from being a busy tourist destination to being a sleepy little small town as soon as the kids are back in school. I'm not mentally ready for the slow down. Not sure what I'm supposed to do with all the down time.
It may be the perfect time to catch up on some reading. I went a bit nuts this year at the Friends of the Library sales (it is hard to resist when most books are 3 for $1.00). It is probably the perfect time to finish some of the craft projects I've started. The quilt I've been working on for what feels like years (I'm doing it all by hand and it is a bed sized quilt), the pair of socks I started knitting months ago, or even some of the jewelry that is in progress. I'm just not sure where I want to start.
I'm not going to worry about any of those right now though. I'm looking forward to tomorrow; having a day to myself . . . maybe to just sit and do nothing, maybe to work on some of those projects or maybe I'll do something else entirely who knows. When did you last take some time just for you? Some time to just do nothing? Or meditate? Or . . . I guess the possibilities are endless. I hope that you will take some time for yourself soon.
Quotes
I cannot tell you any spiritual truth that deep within you don't know already. All I can do is remind you of what you have forgotten. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Responsibility to self simply means to acknowledge inner truth—our imperfections and our power, our beauty. ~ John Pierrakos
Around here fall can be a tough time of the year. We go from being a busy tourist destination to being a sleepy little small town as soon as the kids are back in school. I'm not mentally ready for the slow down. Not sure what I'm supposed to do with all the down time.
It may be the perfect time to catch up on some reading. I went a bit nuts this year at the Friends of the Library sales (it is hard to resist when most books are 3 for $1.00). It is probably the perfect time to finish some of the craft projects I've started. The quilt I've been working on for what feels like years (I'm doing it all by hand and it is a bed sized quilt), the pair of socks I started knitting months ago, or even some of the jewelry that is in progress. I'm just not sure where I want to start.
I'm not going to worry about any of those right now though. I'm looking forward to tomorrow; having a day to myself . . . maybe to just sit and do nothing, maybe to work on some of those projects or maybe I'll do something else entirely who knows. When did you last take some time just for you? Some time to just do nothing? Or meditate? Or . . . I guess the possibilities are endless. I hope that you will take some time for yourself soon.
Quotes
A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be. ~ Albert Einstein
I cannot tell you any spiritual truth that deep within you don't know already. All I can do is remind you of what you have forgotten. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Responsibility to self simply means to acknowledge inner truth—our imperfections and our power, our beauty. ~ John Pierrakos
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