The Beauty of You
Every dog, Every cat, Every squirrel, insect, leaf, tree, or star is an exactly what a dog, cat, squirrel, insect, leaf, tree, or star is supposed to be. Made in the image and likeness of the Divine Ideal, it is exactly what it was designed to be. Some big, some small, some bright, some dull. It doesn’t matter. They’re all exactly what they’re supposed to be, slowly evolving from and perfected by all who have gone before.
As far as we know, humans are the only creatures who question this. We don’t question this so much with dogs, cats, squirrels, insects, leaves, trees, or stars. We question this about ourselves, as if we’re somehow different from the rest of the Universe – the only “mistake” the Universe has made. It can’t be. You are worthy of Love, Beauty, Joy, and Appreciation. You are a representation of the Universe at the point where you exist. Big or small, Bright or dull, it doesn’t matter. You are exactly what you are meant to be. You belong on this planet and in this Universe just as much as anyone or anything else. Only your thinking makes it different.
Open yourself to the experience around you. Allow Light in your life. Let it warm you and Love you. You are meant to be Loved.
Something to Think About…..
Like this:
September 11 2011
September 11 represents all that we don’t want in the civilized society we want our children to inherit.
September 11 represents what can happen when Fear and Anger run rampant within the Soul.
Today, let us calm our negative emotional expressions, so We represent Love and Acceptance – making Fear and Anger unnecessary historical expressions.
Today, let us move our intentions away from war towards the peaceful building of the society we want our children to live in.
Today, let us move our money away from military weapons of destruction to feeding the hungry and clothing the naked.
Today, let us move our attention away from being afraid.
Today, let us focus our money towards curing disease.
Today.
Let it Shine!
- The sun provides light to our world.
- The sun was radiating light long before we came into this physical body, and will be radiating light long after we have left this physical body.
- The sun is always there. Whether we think about it or notice it….or not.
- We know that the sun gives out its light in even doses, all the time. The only thing that changes is us – and our relationship to the sun and its light.
- Even in times of darkness, when our portion of the world is pointed away from the sun, the sun is still radiating light.
- Each morning, we can count on the sun to again be there to pour out its light to us.
- The sun does not shine more light on you because of your good accomplishments than it does on anyone else. The sun does not give less light to those who are “sinful” than to those who work to increase Love. The gift of the sun‘s light is equally given.
- The light of the sun makes all of the other components of life possible – such as warmth, nourishment, comfort, and growth.
- When I redirect the sun‘s light to another, it can warm them, heal them, and illuminate their path.
- The sun does not make decisions about who to shine light on, and who to leave in the dark. It is up to us to decide how much light we want – and when we want it.
- We will receive varying amounts of the gifts of light – not because of the sun‘s decisions, but because of ours.
- The sun does not respond to prayer, begging, sacrifices, or supplication. It is giving all the light it can give, all the time. It doesn’t have more to give to anyone, under any circumstances – for it is giving everything it has, all of the time.
- The sun‘s light shines in times of triumph and tragedy.
- Nothing happens in our world that is outside the influence and power of the sun.
- The sun provides the opportunity for life in all its forms and no form on Earth survives and thrives without it.
- Read this through again, only this time substitute the word “God” (or whatever name or designation you assign to the Universal power that is greater than yourself) in place of the phrase “The sun“, and substitute the word “love” in place of the word “light“.
Holiday Greetings
It’s been a while since I’ve been here. I’ve taken time to shop, spend time with friends and family, and to celebrate the holiday season. For me, it was a good holiday season. I was able to give some gifts that were really appreciated, and spend time thinking about what this season is really about. Love, Family, Service, Spirit – not necessarily in that order.
I’ve also gotten to spend some time researching and thinking about life purpose. I found a few good books along the way, as well as a couple of good websites that I will introduce you to. Read more »
Understanding and Honoring Cultural Differences
As the United States deals with other countries in matters of trade, peace-conflict, environment, and/or any of the other hundreds of issues we may have to discuss, I believe that it’s important for us to take a learned look at the culture, customs, values, and potential mindsets of each of the other countries we’re dealing with. Without that learned approach, we can unintentionally sabotage our opportunities for success in whatever issue we’re currently dealing with. Read more »
Spiritual Leadership in Government
I finished watching “This Week with George Stephanopoulis” and “Meet the Press” on this week’s DVR program list. Not watching, actually, but listening while I sat here with the computer, wondering what I’m going to write next.
While I was half watching, the thought came. These are the people who are leading our country? People who engage in personal attack, disrespectful behavior, and congressmen who insult others to their face? Politicians who work to instill fear of the future into the hearts and minds of it’s citizens, as they search for a political advantage? Speaking for myself, this behavior is far more discouraging than the individual policies they may represent.
Our problems are too big, and too complex to be playing a game of political football. Read more »
Charter for Compassion
“I say that religion isn’t about believing things. It’s ethical alchemy. It’s about behaving in a way that changes you, that gives you intimations of holiness and sacredness.” – Karen Armstrong
As a former Roman Catholic Nun and a prolific religious writer, Karen Armstrong has studied the religions of the world at length. From her perspective, there is an underlying commonality amongst the world’s major religions. That commonality was expressed in her wish for a formal world-wide Charter For Compassion. In the video that follows, Karen makes her case for the Charter For Compassion. She won one of the 2008 TED prizes to help her actualize that dream. Today, her dream is being executed. For information on the execution of that dream, click here.
Death
My sister-in-law’s mother, Betty, made her transition yesterday. It got me to thinking about death and what it means. I remember the first couple of times death struck close to me. I just didn’t get it (I still don’t get it, for that matter). What was the point? Why do people have to die? Why can’t we just live forever?
There’s nothing about death to like. It can happen very quickly, which is tremendously hard on family and friends. It can happen slowly, which is very hard on the person dying. If I had to pick out the best way to die, I can’t come up with any choices I like. It seems like a painful process for all concerned. Why is it necessary? Read more »
Everyday Miracles
The reason most people don’t recognize the miracles that are performed on their behalf, is because there’s just so bloomin’ many of them.
Like this very moment…
And this one…
And this one…
The Universe ©www.tut.com
After receiving this daily message in my inbox, I took a few minutes to look up our moment to moment miracles. After reading about them, I was again reminded how much is going on moment to moment that I/we simply take for granted. Here’s a bit of what I found. Read more »
Churches
I recently read the article about Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk banning a nun from teaching in the Catholic Church because she believed that women should be allowed to be priests (Newspaper Article). She was told to publicly renounce her belief, and she refused. It reminded me of when a Pope from long ago made that same demand of Galileo – to renounce his belief that the Earth was not the center of the Universe. The remainder of Galileo’s life was marked by the struggle between his knowledge and the official position of the Church. In 1992, 360 years after the church’s official condemnation, the Catholic Church finally exonerated Galileo for his stance. Can any of us honestly publicly renounce something that we’ve thoughtfully come to believe true? Read more »
About
I decided to put this page together at the urging of friends. Several of them were encouraging me to do this, as they were sure that my words were needed to help counteract all of the negativity out there. I’m not a pollyanna. I understand the problems of the world. I also understand that most of our problems are of our own making, and that the only way for any of us to solve our problems is to start exactly where we are, and solve what we can. We made the problems. We can solve them.
I know we cannot improve our lives by being negative. I know we cannot create what we want by fighting what we don’t want. It just doesn’t work that way, though the nightly news is full of people who are determined to do so using just that method. The only way out is to find a path of cooperation, Love, and compassion. This Blog is written so we can find a way to do just that. I hope you join me.
I work as a Life Coach at GLORIUS LIFE Coaching. If you are interested in Life Coaching Services, you can find more information about the services we provide at www.gloriuslife.com.
Mark
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