Living Abundantly
Why do many of us go through life as if it were something to be endured? Like there’s not enough happiness or joy to go around? When it came to “our turn” all the joy was taken? Why is that? This limits the possibilities of love and the common good things. Did you know that?
If our awareness of our connection to a Divine Source is clear then we should have feelings of abundance in all that we do - an abundance of self-expression, friendship - everything. An abundant life encompasses all things whether we feel they are big or little.
The Divine Intelligence which flows not only to us and through us each day should bring a sense of creativity and abundance, but only if we keep the lines open. We must consciously practice abundant thinking; not necessarily asking for any specific “thing” or “good” we want, but for the realization of this Divine Intelligence flowing through not only us, but everyone. Attuning yourself to this is just the beginning.
It’s Not Over Till It’s Over?
I’m going to rewrite that as, “It’s over when I say it is.” This is about breaking up, and although I’m not in the midst of one, it’s never easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard either.
Thank goodness I’m not in the dating scene anymore, but I can see and hear that things haven’t changed; only the players have. No pun intended with that “players” remark. When I was still dating, the term players wasn’t even used. We just came out and called them a cheating son of a bitch and left it at that. Works, right?
Even so, what if he wasn’t a cheat, but was a liar? Is there that much of a difference? Here’s the way it see it: Who wants to work at a relationship? Whenever I hear the statement, “Relationships take work. Sometimes hard work.” I have to laugh. If you’re working, then get out! Is it hard work to love someone? Nope. I didn’t ask if it was hard work to love someone who is not well, we’re talking a regular Joe. And if it takes work to love Mr. Regular Joe, than quit that job and get a new one. But first, take a breather and go on a Me Vacation to take care of yourself. Get pampered. Get right.
Don’t bounce into something new right away, and don’t go out looking to just look. Take care of yourself for a bit. How long’s a bit? I’d say at least a couple of months, but you’ll know. Just like you’ll know it’s over when it’s over.
Turn Away
Something bugging you? Turn away from it. Someone driving you nuts at home or at work? Turn away from them. All other drivers are inferior to you and your skills? Just turn (drive) away from them. We cannot make others do things, say things, think things or act like we, the perfect people, (tongue in cheek, of course) do, so what choice do we have?
This makes most of us nuts; it makes me nuttier than a sh**house hen, but I don’t want to feel like this anymore. And it’s just way too out of control for this lady’s liking, so I’m going to turn away. I’m turning away from many, many things this year and I’ve just started.
As I inch closer and closer to a milestone age in my life, I see that the crazy things are just that - crazy, and most people fit into that category too. Most, not all. I’m going to surround myself with kinder, quieter, gentler folk because the crazies make me crazy.
And lets not forget that the only thing we can change is our mind, so I’m changing how I feel about all this crazy stuff and turning away. Will you join me?
Choose Wisely
Most folks are familiar with the adages: “You can’t judge a book by its cover” and “You can’t get something for nothing.” The following story is, well, you’ll see.
A co-worker recently told me this story during our conversation about the differences between a glass half empty type of personality vs. the glass half full type, and what our version of Hell is - if we had one. If you really want a crash course in how to never, ever, never judge, then here it is:
Once upon a time, a really, really bad guy died and went to Hell. However, because the Devil was a cunning fellow, he offered this man the choice of which room he’d be spending eternity in. What would you do? So the guy said, “Sure” and proceeded to peruse his choices on this tour.
The Devil opened up door number one and as he did the man saw all sorts of people, from all walks of life standing around in a cesspool up to their necks. The stench was horrible and the people were just miserable. So of course, the man says, “No thanks!” and off they strolled to door number two.
As the Devil opens up door number two another horrible stench came wafting out and the man could see all races and types of people were standing around in a disgusting cesspool up to their waists. It was better than door number one, but still, “No way!” thought the man and wanted to see what was behind the last door.
Well, at door number three the Devil swings the door open and the man sees everybody is standing around in another foul-smelling cesspool but this time only up to their shins. “Wow!” thought the man. The people actually looked rather pleased and were milling about and chatting.
“So,” the Devil says, “What do you think? Door number one, door number two or door number three? Which one will you be spending eternity in?”
It wasn’t a hard question, so the man replied, “Why, door number three, of course!” and smiled. That cunning Devil asks with raised eyebrows, “Are you sure?” and the man this time replies with great gusto “Yes!” With that the Devil waves his arm in a welcoming gesture to the man to go ahead and scoot into the room. As the man does the Devil announces in a loud, booming voice, “Okay everybody! Coffee break is over! Back onto your heads!”