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

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.

Quotes

Your life is supposed to feel good to you. ~ Abraham Hicks

My soul is a sanctuary of enlightenment where the enhancing flow of positive energy communicates a peaceful message of love. Beauty and joy embraces my spirit as I savor and celebrate the glory of all living things. I have found empowerment through spirituality and it is my desire to use that power to radiate goodness and contribute wisdom, wellness and bliss to all humankind. ~ Micheal Teal

Never again clutter your days or nights with so many menial and unimportant things that you have no time to accept a real challenge when it comes along. This applies to play as well as work. A day merely survived is no cause for celebration. You are not here to fritter away your precious hours when you have the ability to accomplish so much by making a slight change in your routine. No more busy work. No more hiding from success. Leave time, leave space, to grow. Now. Now! Not tomorrow! ~ Og Mandino

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

I am the owner of my actions, heir to my actions, born of my actions, related through my actions, and have my actions as my arbitrator. Whatever I do, for good or for evil, to that I will fall heir. ~ Joan Oliver

Though we can't always see it at the time, if we look upon events with some perspective, we see things always happen for our best interests. We are always being guided in a way better than we know ourselves. ~ Swami Satchidananda

Blog Posts

Tiny Wisdom: Open Your Eyes and See ~ “If you worry about what might be, and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what is.” ~ Unknown  ~ I like this post . . . been reading Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now

5 Steps to Recognize that You Already Have It all ~ This is a great post; I hope that you will read it and enjoy. ~ "Wanting what we don’t have is a distraction that steals our happiness.
Competing, criticizing, complaining, and comparing are about discontentment.
If we took all of the energy we put into distractions and decided to enjoy our lives, we would be different people and the world would be a better place.
I am enough. I have enough. I do enough. "

10 Critical Reasons You Shouldn't Be Productive ~ Sometimes I feel guilty when I'm not working on my to-do list . . . sometimes I know I need to just relax. What do you think?  do you have any other reasons that productivity isn't all that it is cracked up to be? 

Giving Up the Illusion of Control ~ I don't always like to admit it, but I can be a bit of a control freak. This isn't easy but "When it’s out of your hands the best thing you can do is breath, let go and relax. Picture yourself calm and detached about the situation. How does the calm, detached you handle this situation?"

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 

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

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

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

Create harmony and peace and a spark of the divine will light your soul. A happy and passionate life begins with an inspired heart and a fertile spiritual landscape. Know that he who is at one with the beauty of nature is rich in spirit and embraces a higher vibration. The seasons of transformation are upon us, discover your true purpose and yours will be a love filled journey towards wholeness and happiness. ~ Micheal Teal

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?"