FOCUS: “Whatever we focus on determines how we feel. And how we feel – our stat of mind – powerfully influences our actions and interactions. Rather than jump to conclusions, consider all the possibilities and choose to focus on one that will empower you and those your care about.” Anthony Robbins
Key here is WHATEVER WE FOCUS ON. So I say focus on gratitude. What do I have to be grateful for today? That changes my state of mind.
CLEAN SLATE: Today is a fresh day. I am thankful that I can wake up to peace within and without. Today’s gift is unstructured time. Not all days offer that; for which I am grateful.
If there were not structured days to off-set the unstructured days – boring. I think when I am in spirit, I will be up to mischief.
PONDER: What would I do differently today if it was my only day? I would run as fast as I can to experience joy in the moment. For me that would be:
For the fun of it, I’ll see how many of those I can do.
What would be on your list?
NON-JUDGEMENT: My 2 1/2 year old grandson is teaching me non-judgement. The pointed way he does that is by his coloring. He doesn’t care that there are lines to stay within, or that grass is pink. Do we point that out to him? Of course not. He does not judge his work. He isn’t afraid of going outside the lines. He does it for the joy of seeing color splashed on the page. He also thinks he can sing and play a guitar!
Come to think of it, how would he have learned to walk, run, talk, kiss and hug if his efforts were not encouraged. Suppose he had said walking is too hard, I can’t do it. Will he grow up to be an artist or a musician? As long as he can be innocent of self judgement he has the freedom TO BE. And what a joy his BEing-ness is to his family!
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: There seems to be people in our lives to whom we feel a need to meet up to their expectations. To acknowledge that is the first step in breaking free TO BE. Acknowledge, give gratitude for the experience or lesson, and move on.
Isn’t thinking that this physical experience of being here is to meet someone else’s expectations a shirking of one’s responsibility TO BE a full expression of oneself. Now the difficult work of realizing Self and developing the growth strategies to walk as a reflection of One’s Higher Self becomes a personal responsibility.
BE IN SPIRIT: Writing a Daily Reflection is difficult for me. I feel that I cannot attempt it on any day that does not allow a large block of time to create. Thus, I seem to be creating 2 a day postings to catch up every other day.
To create a post I need some form of inspiration. I need to practice what I preach and meditate to be in spirit and bring in some thought or reflection.
My inspiration for today’s post is to present this struggle as a reminder to meditate. Meditate is not always to be in a state to share Light, Love,Power and Presence of Divinity; but just to Be IN SPIRIT to receive.
LAUGH OUT LOUD A little humor for today:
“It doesn’t matter what we do
until we accept ourselves.
Once we accept ourselves,
it doesn’t matter what we do.”
Charles Heavenrich
Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a Judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods. Albert Einstein
The difference here in knowing Truth and Knowledge is the source of that determination. I believe that would be the word JUDGE. Judging, in my definition, is sorting out with the brain perceived information to make a judgement. I hope I am not guilty of this type of superiority as to think I know when I can only surmise. To surmise is just to make an opinion or conjecture.
When I do have a knowing, it is not from my brain; but from my heart and the emotion that a situation gives me. Not that I have clear understanding, but a hint that all presented is not all there is to the picture/situation/person as really authentic. Or a knowing to follow a certain course of action that the brain hasn’t dictated.
This is also a trust issue that I can winnow out what information from myself or others is a ‘knowing of the brain‘ vs the ‘knowing of the heart.’ Do not disregard lightly information from the heart.
HEART’S EXPRESSION: Love has many aspects like the facets of a diamond.
Each aspect of love which enters the heart brings a smile (unbidden) to your face. Often you should check your face. If it is not tranquil, then put your heart in a space of love and gratitude. Your face will change.
Some can hide their heart, but a tranquil heart cannot escape expression.
DIG DEEP WITHIN: How many Paul Parrots are out there? Being a Paul Parrot is not bad thing. Something resonates with you, strikes a cord of inspiration, validation, an ‘ah ha’ moment. Then we share that.
The problem of throwing others’ opinions, information out there, is that it is easy to do.
What about putting self out there, not someone else? What you and your Higher Self have to offer.
I have started this whole web site before I knew. I hope to reach within, develop and bring out thoughts worth sharing.
Divinity Within You 