Doubt, fear, indecision, worry…that negative chatter can drive us crazy.
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ABC’s
I was driving my friend to the train station after a wonderful visit when we got stuck in construction work and a traffic jam. I found myself complaining the whole time and felt frenzied by the drive. I got her to the train station, drove to my next appointment and found myself exhausted. Complaining is a sure-fire way to lose energy, motivation and enthusiasm.
Accusations, blame and criticism are the ABC’s of complaining. If we believe our words have power, then using them to complain keeps our problems alive. The Law of Attraction works both ways: Whatever we put our attention on increases. Focused attention on what is not working causes energy and vitality to spiral down.
I love this quote from Emma Curtis Hopkins. “I am satisfied with the world in which I walk. All things please me. Near me is the presence of Good. I am a creation of the living God, perfect, harmonious and satisfying.”
I think I would rather engage in the ABC’s of harmony: Appreciate, bless and compliment. I have more energy already!
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Overcoming Fear
A friend commented the other day that she didn’t like to admit her fears. She felt if she didn’t talk about them, they wouldn’t be real.
That was my pattern for many years. Think positive thoughts and somehow that keeps bad things from happening.
Fear has dominion until we pull it out from underneath the shadows and face it. Then we can reprogram the fear, identify what we want and step out into life.
Fillmore states, “No external condition or circumstance can hold man in bondage when he makes mental contact with God.” The condition or fear only has as much power as we give it. Connecting our thinking with spiritual principle gives us power, freedom and grace.
What I’ve learned is that God provides whatever resources I need at the time I need them. Praise God.
Emotional Labor
Seth Godin uses the term ‘emotional labor’ in his book Linchpin. He describes it as the work we do to better ourselves so we can face our fears, deal with resistance, speak well of ourselves and others. He goes on to say that this is the individual work we do for ourselves that sets us apart. When we know ourselves and grow ourselves, we become valuable assets to our companies, clients and those around us.
This is an exciting revelation for those of us on the spiritual path to see business catching up with what we have known. You see, we’ve been doing this work for years. We have been facing fears, digging in and understanding ourselves so that we can move past hiding out, avoiding people and deadlines and feeling less than everyone else. We have the tools, processes, activities and the technology to understand ourselves and excel.
Here is one of the most influential business professionals in the world acknowledging the importance of self-awareness. It doesn’t matter if you call it self-development, spiritual practice or work. It does matter if you do it.
Unsubscribed
I received an email from my newsletter service letting me know that four readers unsubscribed to my newsletter. A year ago that would have made me crazy worrying that my writing was too bold, too weak. Was the newsletter too long, too short….why didn’t they like me???
I’m over it. Life is way too short to spend one more moment worrying about it. My intention is to share tools so that others can get over fear, doubt and suffering and live a dynamic, love-filled, grace-filled life. My vision is to reveal the Joy of Divinity, to reveal the Joy of life and embrace our divine inheritance that God has so graciously promised and fulfills everyday if we are aware and awake enough to receive it.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what I do. God has blessed me in so many ways. Yes, I have experienced loss and hardship but I have come to know the blessing on the other side. In my prayers each day, I ask God to show me what is mine to do and to show me who I am to serve.
If my extraordinary, brilliant husband Laurence were here he would say, “Man up. Get over it and pay attention to the people that want what you have to share.” Yes, sir! Praise God!
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My Dad
I’ve been thinking about my Dad today and appreciating his amazing history. Just eight days after my parents were married, Pearl Harbor was attacked. My Dad was drafted two months later. He trained in Mississippi and then in Trinidad before he was sent to Europe. He was a Private First Class Engineer assigned to General Patton’s 3rd Army. He served for three years fighting on the front lines, building bridges and clearing land mines. He was discharged in 1945 and received a Bronze Star, American Campaign Medal, WWII medal and American African Eastern Campaign medal.
My Dad is incredibly humble and is reluctant to talk about the war. When I think of all he’s experienced and all he’s done I am deeply moved and grateful. I am very grateful he made it through and is still here.
Praise God for all those who have fought for our freedom.
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Grace
Oprah’s last show was one of grace, power and love. She beautifully spoke of her journey and her passion. She talked of how much she appreciated her fans and how she learned from them.
She shared her deep gratitude and belief in God and how she has been guided throughout her life.
She shared we all have a platform to speak from and to serve from. It is up to us to live out of our inspiration and passion. She has blessed the world and we have all been lifted up by her grace. Praise God.
Still Here
Six o’clock has come and gone and the world has not come to an end. At least not today.
We could use Harold Camping’s prophecy to our advantage. The world didn’t come to an end, but tomorrow is a new beginning. We do have an opportunity to make choices on how we want to love and embrace life.
My husband, Laurence and I lived in gratitude and in the awareness of the preciousness of life each day. We knew each day we had together was a gift. I give thanks every day for the blessing he was and continues to be in my life.
My intention is to love more, give thanks for my blessings and trust that God’s grace guides and directs me each day.
We may not know about the last day. But we can live each day as a new day. Maybe that’s the real prophecy.
Practicing gratitude
Well, gosh darn, why wasn’t my prayer answered? I could relate to my client’s frustration. It reminded me of my prayers as a child which usually took the form of Let’s Make a Deal.
Prayer is less about making deals and more about building a relationship with God. It is a practice of accepting God’s blessings and building faith. It is a practice of gratitude.
Prayer is always working. Our job is to let go of attachment to when or how it will happen. When we shift our attention away from telling God what to do and surrender, the universal flow of good comes rushing in to meet us.
Prayer for Accepting Good
I recognize at the center of all life is a power for good that is God and a universal presence of God’s love. Today I align myself with God’s love and know that it brings every good and perfect thing to me. I am guided and directed on my path and know whatever is needed is already provided. I surrender any limiting thoughts and trust that all is well. I gratefully receive all the good that God has to offer. Amen.
The Power of Purpose
Simon Sinek’s sharing of business with purpose is awesome. It is exactly the principle behind a covenant-based business and living a faith-based life. When we live by purpose we move away from the desire to possess and move to being inspired to express.
He states, “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” They buy because of our vision and purpose.
