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Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Decisions Decisions


You ever notice that when you are consciously making the right decisions everything flows freely and effortlessly?  I call these gifts from the Universe.  But I missed out on a lot of gifts.  I have always been one to learn things the hard way.  But I have decided to change all that.

Once upon a time years ago when I was in my breakup get back together phase with one of my exes I realized that when we stayed a part everything was going well for me.  But inevitably since we hadn't quite let go yet we would fall back into our pattern of hooking up.  We would have a great time but then all of a sudden something unfortunate would happen to me.  I would joke with one of my friends about it until one day we realized what was happening and the happenings were getting more and more obvious and more and more instantaneous after seeing him.

One day I realized that I was getting used to the gifts I was receiving from the Universe and I didn't want the gifts to go away.  I started paying more attention to the choices I made and the things I thought about.  Some of it made me laugh it was so obvious and sometimes it wasn't so funny.  It was actually painful.  Because, you know, the truth hurts.

I could be doing the mundane day to day and then suddenly hurt my toe, or burn my finger, or break a nail.  Actually hurt myself for real.  And when I stopped to think about what I was thinking about when the unfortunate accident occurred I was thinking things I had no business thinking about anymore!  Nutty but true!

Thoughts really are influential and when accompanied by power vocabulary the possibilities are endless.  We don't want to get trapped in our wrong decisions.  We want to be empowered by the choices we make and we want to build a strong foundation for positive growth.  

Everyone loves getting gifts.  Whether they come with 4 wheels and a bow or in a little small blue box, gifts make us smile.  And what about the gifts we give to ourselves?  The gift of consciously engaging in our own lives and assisting the Universe in giving us what we need.  These are gifts we can receive everyday.  The decision to live life to the fullest and be truthful to ourselves about what is good for us and what we should shy away from.  These healthy decisions help us grow and prosper.  They help keep us healthy and nurtured.  They will most certainly keep us smiling.  And if you are anything like me, once you start receiving these amazing gifts from the Universe, you will want them to keep on coming.

What are your decisions bringing you today?



Friday, April 1, 2011

Gifts Regardless


"Re-shape yourself thru the power of your will.
                                                                                            ~ Unknown Quotes from The Bhagavad Gita

We don't always see it at the time, but just when we least expect it the Universe will make sure we are receiving what we need.  Food and water may be fundamental requirements for our sustainability but accomplishment can re-shape our lives and give us hope for a better future.

Wanting something implies lack.  It is non-existent and empty.  Take a good look at the list of things you want.  How long have you been wanting these things?  It may surprise you to take a look and realize that when we are in constant state of wanting, we are left with just that.  More wanting.

Adjustments need to be made in our thinking, in our approach and in our habits.  Some faith will be involved, and action, the Universe responds to us taking action. Know what it is you want and then let go of it.  Trust that it is enough to know the want and let the Universe take care of the how.

We can't just sit idle though.  Pleas don't misinterpret what I say here.  We must be intentional and we must be resolute in our approach.  Let the power of your intention be the vehicle you drive on the road of your chosen path.  And let your will make certain that your vehicle is always powered.   

I haven't checked in for a bit because I have been so busy pursuing and leaping into action.  And I still don't know how my pursuits are going to see through the finish line but I have faith that I am getting close.  My will to succeed sees me through the no's that I am still receiving.  But engaging in action and believing in my will to succeed shall see me through.

My will is indestructible and my faith is undeniable.  I received another no today.  I'm excited by it.  The Universe is watching out for me.  The Universe must not have seen a healthy prosperous partnership there and was protecting me from the wrong outcome.

Sometimes it's hard to let go.  You think you want something so bad or someone so intently but it's not essentially what we need.  The Universe knows what we need.  It doesn't respond necessarily to what we want.  The two can be very confusing.  But the outcome is a gift.  We just don't always see it in the moment.

All I can say is, thank you for always having my best interest at heart.  I shall keep partaking in my course of action and re-shaping myself through the power of my will.

What gifts have you been getting?

Words on Screen & Words on Paper

  • Blink, Malcolm Gladwell
  • Casablanca (1942)
  • Chocolat (2000)
  • Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, Susan Jeffer, Ph.D.
  • Harold and Maude (1971)
  • Invictus (2009)
  • On The Waterfront (1954)
  • Singin in the Rain (1952)
  • The Celestine Prophecy, James Redfield
  • The Four Agreements, Miguel Ruiz
  • The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino
  • The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle
  • The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra
  • The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
  • The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff
  • The Wizard of Oz (1939)
  • West Side Story (1961)
  • What Happy People Know, Dan Baker

Listening

  • Use Somebody, Kings of Leon
  • You're Beautiful, James Blunt
  • Love, Love, Love, Tristan Prettyman
  • Just Fine, Mary J. Blige
  • Banana Pancakes, Jack Johnson
  • You and Me, Dave Matthews
  • Just Breathe, Pearl Jam