Forgiveness, again.

My reading for today talked about forgiveness and the need to release more of our pent up emotions and feelings about people, places and things.  Again?  I have done all of the forgiveness I need to in my life.  

But I got to thinking about it.  I have more forgiveness I need to do.  For example, I need to forgive my genes that didn't keep me lean and slim, or allowed some of my teeth to fall out or decay.  I was reminded to forgive myself for being stupid about my body when I was young because I am sure that some of that abuse is now showing up.  I forgive me for so desperately wanting to be loved that I made some wrong decisions in the process of learning about life.  I have to forgive myself for getting myself into some dangerous places while young and thinking I knew it all, that it was difficult to get back into feeling safe and secure.  

While rethinking about some of the situations, I found it difficult to breathe as I relived some of the memories - a sure sign that more work needs to be done.  Even while typing this, I am having to remind myself to breathe, release and let go - it is only a memory and no longer a reality of my life.

I forgive myself for all of the wrong twists and turns I took thinking I knew what was right in my life.  I forgive myself for not remembering that the Spirit of God was my source for life, substance, supply and intelligence.  

I forgive myself for not remembering.

Knowing that I have more work to do, I stay open for more memories that I need to forgive and release.  Do you need an invitation to do the same in your life?  I already feel lighter - it is worth the time and the energy to do the inner work.  Remember, that no matter what is going on in your life, you are always God blessed. 

Nurture New LIfe

Several days ago, I had the pleasure of snuggling with a seven week old puppy.  Gizmo is a Shih Tzu and came complete with needle teeth and puppy breath.  He is so small that he fit into the palm of my hand.  

There is nothing like encountering new life to give me a sense of what is new and different around me.  Spending time with Gizmo gave me a sense of the Spirit of the Presence in all of us.  But it seems particularly present with Gizmo.  You can see the light in his eyes that he is interested in all that is present around him.  He is fascinated with what can he get into his mouth and chew up.  

When he collapses with fatigue, he is out like switching off a light.  Amazing to watch.  This little creature gave me several lessons I needed to remember for my life.

1. Get really interested and focus only what is in front of me.
2. No past; no future; only present.
3. What can I have fun with right now?
4. When hungry, cry for food.  When tired, collapse and sleep.  When needing to take care of body elimination, do so immediately.  Why wait?
5. Play with me.  Life is all about fun.

Filled with energy that amazed me, he doesn't run; he does a hop skip to get to where he wants to go.  Walk?  Who wants to walk, when skipping works best?  One minute he was exploring with his nose buried in the grass, and the next he was flopped over sleeping.  

What a delight it was to spend time with him and have him remind me to relax, have more fun and stay in the present.  I invite you to join me in this quest for it leads to a more exciting life.

Plan for what's new and what's next.

"Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it."  David Starr Jordan

We are in a constant state of learning, accumulating experiences and acquiring knowledge that makes us wiser so that it makes our lives easier.  But how often do we reflect on our life lessons, and in what ways do they influence the actions we take?  If you could live life over again, would you do anything differently?  Maybe there are some things you can start now to make life more interesting or easier.

There is no time like the present to write down five things that you would like to accomplish in your lifetime.  Pick one of the five and make it a priority.  Create a plan for seeing it through.  If you feel you don't know enough about it, take a trip to the library on a hot afternoon and spend some time in air conditioned comfort and research what you need to know.  

Ignore any negative thoughts that may be causing you to second-guess yourself.  Too tired, too old, too young, too busy...?  No.  No.  No.  Life is too short for excuses.  Get proactive and get going on your plans.

Write down what you discover and pass it on to some else quickly.  We learn and retain 90% of what we attempt to teach others.  Plus, it will make you so interesting that your friends will flock to be with you to see what else you have been learning.  

Now recognize your growth as you are able to assimilate more insight at higher levels.  All of this is designed to expand your consciousness so that your life becomes more interesting to you as well as the people around you.  Unusual thinking thinks about what and how you are thinking.  In the process of doing this, look for simple truths that can make a profound difference in your life.  

Join me in leveraging our combined intelligence to a higher level in order to create a more spectacular life.  I am ready and anxious to experience more good.  Are you?