I recently had my life turned upside down last year, and I wouldn't change it for the world.
I had been going through life living what felt like a half life. I had no faith. I was brought up in the Methodist religion, but after my parents got divorced we stopped going to church.
I was also raised to be very open minded, so it wasn't till my father passed away that I went into a state of pushing religion away from me. But to be honest I was doing two things at the time; I pushed it away, but my heart secretly brought it closer. My heart would not let me push it too far away, because it didn't want to think that my dad wasn't in a blissful place now that he wasn't with us anymore.
Fast forward seven years, and now I have faith. I'm still new to it, and it isn't like the faith most people have. I believe in something different. And trust me going through this experience I definitely questioned my sanity a time or two, because it is hard to go against the norm. The best core values are there, but there's always been certain things about religion I couldn't wrap my head or heart around.
I am telling you all of this, because this morning on HighExistence.com a graphic explanation of something similar to what I believe was posted and I want to share it.
You can find that here.
If you were curious and wanted to know exactly what I believe you can read this book.
I won't ever down someone else's beliefs, and I hope that just because I may believe in something different than you that you would honor my beliefs and my right to form them as I see fit. I hope you enjoy learning a different perspective! Have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them below!
Namaste!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Live with love +++++++++++++++++++
Life is beautiful. And love greatly magnifies that beauty.
Love has no reason. It is the reason.
Give love, and you have even more. Live with love, and you live with all the richness life has to offer.
Let yourself love sincerely, without expectation, just because that love flows naturally from who you are. Let go of the pretenses, fears and inhibitions, and live with the love that is at the center of you.
Live with love, and it brings out the best in you. Think, speak and act from a perspective of real, authentic love, and the result is genuine and growing fulfillment.
Live with love. For love will carry you forward like nothing else can.
Ralph Marston
See my widget on the side of the page to visit his site! :o)
Live with love +++++++++++++++++++
Life is beautiful. And love greatly magnifies that beauty.
Love has no reason. It is the reason.
Give love, and you have even more. Live with love, and you live with all the richness life has to offer.
Let yourself love sincerely, without expectation, just because that love flows naturally from who you are. Let go of the pretenses, fears and inhibitions, and live with the love that is at the center of you.
Live with love, and it brings out the best in you. Think, speak and act from a perspective of real, authentic love, and the result is genuine and growing fulfillment.
Live with love. For love will carry you forward like nothing else can.
Ralph Marston
See my widget on the side of the page to visit his site! :o)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Brief Walk 02/22/12
Yesterday I took a moment and took a short five to ten minute walk and I observed this tree looking AWESOME! I love when the trees loose their leaves, because you get to see their bone structure. The twists and turns of the branches. Don't get me wrong I love them with their leaves as well! :o) My favorite season is Spring!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Breaking down the walls...
The link below is a link to a discussion board on HighExistence.com. I'm not much of a discussion board person, because I find that it always seems to insite more drama than it does to bring like minded individuals together to have a conversation. But there are exceptions, and discussion boards can bring out some very insightful information.
This post is about cutting through the crap. Breaking down the walls that we've built around ourselves to protect ourselves from the judgemental eyes of others. I would love to do this challenge, but it doesn't feel right for me at this very moment, but someday I will! Do you think you could handle completing it? I'm pretty sure if anyone tries it, it would definitely change their lives! Happy Reading!
If you are impatient, and don't want to read all of this... Here is a link to a speed reader application. It will take a fraction of the time if you use it! Spreeder.com
This post is about cutting through the crap. Breaking down the walls that we've built around ourselves to protect ourselves from the judgemental eyes of others. I would love to do this challenge, but it doesn't feel right for me at this very moment, but someday I will! Do you think you could handle completing it? I'm pretty sure if anyone tries it, it would definitely change their lives! Happy Reading!
If you are impatient, and don't want to read all of this... Here is a link to a speed reader application. It will take a fraction of the time if you use it! Spreeder.com
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Beauty at it's finest!
Enjoy this video... with an appreciation of nature, and a beautiful definition of love.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Quote - Tough Times
"In our darkest hours it seems that only the clock is there to mark the time passing.
Through determination we keep pushing forward, because we know there is an end in sight.
Even though there are times when the clock is not our friend, and we can swear when we stare that hand has started going against us.
But truly it is our only marker that someday soon we will return to ourselves once again."
Through determination we keep pushing forward, because we know there is an end in sight.
Even though there are times when the clock is not our friend, and we can swear when we stare that hand has started going against us.
But truly it is our only marker that someday soon we will return to ourselves once again."
Friday, December 2, 2011
Daily Om - 12/02/11
Essential Authenticity
Revealing Your True Self
Our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not, often buried under fears and learned behavior.
Identity is an elusive concept. We feel we must define ourselves using a relatively small selection of roles and conscious character traits, even if none accurately represents our notion of "self." The confusion surrounding our true natures is further compounded by the fact that society regularly asks us to suppress so much of our emotional, intellectual, and spiritual vibrancy. Yet we are, in truth, beings of light—pure energy inhabiting physical bodies, striving for enlightenment while living earthly lives. Our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not, often buried under fears and learned behavior. When we recognize our power, our luminosity, and our divinity, we cannot help but live authentic lives of appreciation, potential, fulfillment, and grace.
At birth and throughout your childhood, your thoughts and feelings were more than likely expressions of your true self. Though you may have learned quickly that to speak and act in a certain fashion would win others' approval, you understood innately that you were no ordinary being. There are many ways you can recapture the authenticity you once articulated so freely. Meditation can liberate you from the bonds of those earthly customs that compel you to downplay your uniqueness. Also, communing with nature can remind you of the special role you were meant to play in this lifetime. In order to realize your purpose, you must embrace your true self by letting your light shine forth, no matter the consequences.
Rediscovering who you are apart from your roles and traits takes time and also courage. If, like many, you have denied your authenticity for a long while, you may find it difficult to separate your true identity from the identity you have created to cope with the world around you. Once you do find this authentic self, however, you will be overcome by a wonderful sense of wholeness as you reconcile your spiritual aspect and your physical aspect, as well as your inner- and outer-world personas. As you gradually adjust to this developing unity, your role as a being of light will reveal itself to you, and you will discover that you have a marvelous destiny to fulfill.
Revealing Your True Self
Our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not, often buried under fears and learned behavior.
Identity is an elusive concept. We feel we must define ourselves using a relatively small selection of roles and conscious character traits, even if none accurately represents our notion of "self." The confusion surrounding our true natures is further compounded by the fact that society regularly asks us to suppress so much of our emotional, intellectual, and spiritual vibrancy. Yet we are, in truth, beings of light—pure energy inhabiting physical bodies, striving for enlightenment while living earthly lives. Our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not, often buried under fears and learned behavior. When we recognize our power, our luminosity, and our divinity, we cannot help but live authentic lives of appreciation, potential, fulfillment, and grace.
At birth and throughout your childhood, your thoughts and feelings were more than likely expressions of your true self. Though you may have learned quickly that to speak and act in a certain fashion would win others' approval, you understood innately that you were no ordinary being. There are many ways you can recapture the authenticity you once articulated so freely. Meditation can liberate you from the bonds of those earthly customs that compel you to downplay your uniqueness. Also, communing with nature can remind you of the special role you were meant to play in this lifetime. In order to realize your purpose, you must embrace your true self by letting your light shine forth, no matter the consequences.
Rediscovering who you are apart from your roles and traits takes time and also courage. If, like many, you have denied your authenticity for a long while, you may find it difficult to separate your true identity from the identity you have created to cope with the world around you. Once you do find this authentic self, however, you will be overcome by a wonderful sense of wholeness as you reconcile your spiritual aspect and your physical aspect, as well as your inner- and outer-world personas. As you gradually adjust to this developing unity, your role as a being of light will reveal itself to you, and you will discover that you have a marvelous destiny to fulfill.
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