Bring passion to everything that you do...

Sometimes we think that a job or event magically makes us passionate about doing it. Listening to Jean Houston on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday made me think about this idea of the job bringing the passion to people instead of it being the other way around.

Perhaps, this may be why many people find something new and before long the passion leaves. Passion is within all of us. We must begin to bring passion to everything that we do. This includes vacuuming the rugs, dusting the tables and doing the laundry.

Once we realize this is the direction we must go in, then we will begin to experience passion in others, our work, entertainment and our relationships. It is always an inside job out and not the other way around.

Meditation: contemplate on, I go within to that sacred space and become one with passion, love, peace. I bring passion, love and peace to all that I do. Take 3 deep cleansing breaths and go into the silence for at lease 3 minutes. Lovely LadyFran

Nothing is free in life.

Nothing is free in life. This is such a true statement. I believe that we are all here to serve each other. We are participants and co-creators in this life. When we are blessed, we are to enjoy our blessing and pass a blessing along to others. I do not think it stops with me or you.
 
What ever the blessing is that you receive does not have to be the same one that you pass on to your neighbor. The neighbor's need may be different from yours.

We do not have to keep cash on hand or spare clothes available. We only need to open our hearts and ask, how may I serve today? The answer will come. Your blessing to someone else could be a smile, a hug, spending time with a lonely person, or taking time to listen to someone. Giving and receiving are two sides of the same coin. When we receive, we must give. When we give, we receive.

Meditation: contemplate on, I open my heart and mind to receive my good and I give openly from my heart. Giving and receiving completes the circle. Take 3 deep cleansing breaths, go into the silence for at least 3 minutes. Lovely LadyFran

Breathe...Breathe...Breathe.

Breathe and let go. I allow myself to be at one with all of life. I am moving through this day with ease and grace. These quality thoughts must be intentionally allowed to flow into our minds so that they may come into fruition. This is one way to set good intentions in order to have a good day. Our days will be happier.

Meditation: contemplate on, I breathe and let go of any thoughts that do not serve me. I breathe and take in thoughts that serve my highest and best. Take 3 deep cleansing breaths, go into the silence for at least 3 minutes. Lovely LadyFran

I will do all that I can...

I will do all that I can with whatever I have, wherever I am...I will let good enough, be good enough. by Gratitude Photos

This was a quote from a poster. It resonated with me. This is living in the moment and fully. Sometimes in this life, I have tried to do more than there was energy or desire to do. Sometimes others were happy because they received what they wanted leaving me unhappy, and wondering why I did this.

Each day I strive to do my best wherever I am and whatever the task. I leave with satisfaction feeling that its good enough and do not think about the task or job any further. This is truly giving from the heart. If I could have done more then I would have done more. I will let good enough, be good enough.

Meditation: contemplate on, my heavenly Father is within me and is pleased with me. I let good enough be good enough. Take 3 cleansing breaths and go into the silence for at least 3 minutes. Lovely LadyFran

Self-Talk...

For a long time, when I have a lot to do in a day, I take a short cut and buy dinner from Whole Foods Supermarket. There is nothing like preparing a meal to order for yourself. I would even tell myself that I did not want to do dishes. This is my lower self trying to talk myself out of making meals at home that are tastier, healthier and nutritious.

Once I let the  inner talk stop, I returned home and prepared a meal for myself. The meal was nutritious and the cleanup was quick and easy.

This is an example of self talk that can have an affect on our actions. It is important to deliberately self talk and allow high quality thoughts that make a positive different in our lives.

Meditation: contemplate on, I only allow thoughts in my mind that affect my life in a positive way. Take 3 deep cleansing breaths, go into the silence for at least 3 minutes. Lovely LadyFran

Everyday is a good day...

Everyday is a good day. I have heard this said by people that I know, who see life as good no matter what is going on in their lives.

This makes me wonder if I am missing something. I think we generalized the whole day by one experience that was not favorable. If the day goes the way we expect it to, then it is a good day. If the day does not go exactly as we want it to, then it is not a good day.

Today, I had to come face to face with that expression, that is, everyday is a good day. It is true that everyday is a good day. We must find the good in our day and then focus on that. Today, my day started off with a challenge that could have made me feel that my whole day was going to be like this, which was not good to me. I took some deep breaths and believed that this challenge would turn out alright and it did.

Later, I received  a call with another challenge and again it was as though I was starting my day anew. I began to breathe and focus on what is good about this day and being grateful.  No matter how I feel or how I respond to what I was feeling, I still believed that everything would work out. When I take away the challenges of today, the rest of the day was marvelous. Sometimes, I wonder why do I concentrate on 2 hours out of a 24 hour day that did not go the way I wanted it to, instead of focusing on the other part of the day. I know there is still more inner work to be done on. As I continue on my journey, I release old matters and discover new beginnings. At the end of this day, I must say, it was a good day.

Meditation: contemplate on, as I walk on my journey, I stay in the now by releasing old matters and by discovering new beginnings. Take 3 deep cleansing breaths then, go into the silence for at least 3 minutes.
Lovely LadyFran

Joy and Laughter...

Having joy and laughter in your life is part of living a spiritual life. We are to have a rich and full life.

Today is my granddaughter's birthday. What joy it brought me to see her and give her a gift that she has wanted for sometime. The more I live life I want to spend it with family, friends and love ones. This to me is what life is about. Money is important but being with people that you care about, sharing, laughing and to fellowship with like minded people is another kind of abundance. I want to say that I truly enjoyed my granddaughter's birthday almost as much as she did. Thank you sweetheart for sharing your birthday with me.

Meditation: contemplate on, the joy that is within me, I allow to flow through me into my experiences. Take 3 deep cleansing breaths. Go into the silence for at least 3 minutes. Lovely LadyFran