Divine.....being of or having the nature of a deity.............where is the divine in your life? Who is the Divine in your life? What is supremely good to you? Magnificent? Heavenly???
Can it be possible that we each can find God in our lives? Yes, absolutely! Each day, in some small way, God is speaking to us.....through a still small voice......reading a devotion meant just for you..........through the wind in our hair........through your son's smile......through your daughter's laughter........stop.......listen..........just for a moment and hear the voice of God speaking to you....yes, you.
Look up! See that beautiful sunburst in the clouds? The gorgeous sunset? Ahh...yes, that is God's signature on the day - a sign or symbol of His incredible love for us!
Feel the gentle breeze upon your face....listen for the cardinals' call in the morning....gaze upon the extravagant promises of God all around you! And, enjoy finding the Divine each time you look with new eyes.........
Tips on how to DeStress and enjoy life more!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
DIVINE
Divine.....being of or having the nature of a deity.............where is the divine in your life? Who is the Divine in your life? What is supremely good to you? Magnificent? Heavenly???
Can it be possible that we each can find God in our lives? Yes, absolutely! Each day, in some small way, God is speaking to us.....through a still small voice......through the wind in our hair........through your son's smile......through your daughter's laughter........stop.......listen..........just for a moment and hear the voice of God speaking to you....yes, you.
Look up! See that beautiful sunburst in the clouds? The gorgeous sunset? To me, that is God's signature on the day - a sign or symbol of His incredible love for us!
Feel the gentle breeze upon your face....listen for the cardinals' call in the morning....gaze upon the extravagant promises of God all around you! And, enjoy finding the Divine each time you look with new eyes.........
Can it be possible that we each can find God in our lives? Yes, absolutely! Each day, in some small way, God is speaking to us.....through a still small voice......through the wind in our hair........through your son's smile......through your daughter's laughter........stop.......listen..........just for a moment and hear the voice of God speaking to you....yes, you.
Look up! See that beautiful sunburst in the clouds? The gorgeous sunset? To me, that is God's signature on the day - a sign or symbol of His incredible love for us!
Feel the gentle breeze upon your face....listen for the cardinals' call in the morning....gaze upon the extravagant promises of God all around you! And, enjoy finding the Divine each time you look with new eyes.........
Saturday, May 7, 2011
SERENITY
What brings you serenity? Think about it! When was the last time you took a moment to rest your weary body, mind or soul to contemplate what serenity means to you?
What conjures up an image of a "serene repose" for you?
Consider taking time to watch a family of ducks or geese with their babies swimming across a pond...watch an entire flock of baby lambs frolicking across a meadow... sit on a park bench and watch the sunset...Walk through a field full of sunflowers...Listen to a waterfall...Feel a gentle breeze on your face...
When was the last time your mind was unclouded? Bright?? Tranquil???
Read the prayer below and allow it to sink into your heart, mind and soul:
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And, wisdom to know the difference...."
Have you ever found acceptance? Courage? Wisdom? It is yours for the asking!!!
Find a photo or picture which allows you to take a moment and reflect......pause.....and consider all that is good, beautiful and lovely.....
http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/special/serenity.html
Hang it up on the wall at home or put it up in your cube at work!!!
Take a few minutes to reflect on what is good, beautiful and lovely!!!
Try it today......you may find your place of repose...even if it is just in your mind or on the wall! Enjoy!!!
What conjures up an image of a "serene repose" for you?
Consider taking time to watch a family of ducks or geese with their babies swimming across a pond...watch an entire flock of baby lambs frolicking across a meadow... sit on a park bench and watch the sunset...Walk through a field full of sunflowers...Listen to a waterfall...Feel a gentle breeze on your face...
When was the last time your mind was unclouded? Bright?? Tranquil???
Read the prayer below and allow it to sink into your heart, mind and soul:
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And, wisdom to know the difference...."
Have you ever found acceptance? Courage? Wisdom? It is yours for the asking!!!
Find a photo or picture which allows you to take a moment and reflect......pause.....and consider all that is good, beautiful and lovely.....
http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/special/serenity.html
Hang it up on the wall at home or put it up in your cube at work!!!
Take a few minutes to reflect on what is good, beautiful and lovely!!!
Try it today......you may find your place of repose...even if it is just in your mind or on the wall! Enjoy!!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sacred
Sacred - who or what is sacred to you?
Consider these thoughts...
Is it having God, a Higher Power or the Universe as your center?
Is it the Holy Sacrament of taking communion or the Eucarist?
Is it standing on Holy Ground in Sedona, Arizona?
Is it holding your grandchild in your arms and rocking him/her to sleep?
Is it the breathtaking view at the top of a mountain top?
Is it the sound of the ocean or the feel of the sand running between your toes?
Is it reading the Holy Scriptures? Or, is it spending time being mindful about God or nature?
Is it knowing that God is right by your side?
Is it feeling the Divine presence as close as your breath?
Take a few deep breaths now and allow yourself to feel and sense the Divine all around you!!!
Allow yourself to be completely absorbed by this special time...........
Consider these thoughts...
Is it having God, a Higher Power or the Universe as your center?
Is it the Holy Sacrament of taking communion or the Eucarist?
Is it standing on Holy Ground in Sedona, Arizona?
Is it holding your grandchild in your arms and rocking him/her to sleep?
Is it the breathtaking view at the top of a mountain top?
Is it the sound of the ocean or the feel of the sand running between your toes?
Is it reading the Holy Scriptures? Or, is it spending time being mindful about God or nature?
Is it knowing that God is right by your side?
Is it feeling the Divine presence as close as your breath?
Take a few deep breaths now and allow yourself to feel and sense the Divine all around you!!!
Allow yourself to be completely absorbed by this special time...........
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Expressing Emotions....
How do you express emotions? Did you know that emotions are heaven sent? YES! A gift from God!
Do you feel that it is okay to show how you feel? When? How often? Where - everywhere??? Is it okay to ask for what you need? Absolutely!!! If you need a hug - ask for one! If you need a shoulder to cry on - don't hesitate to call a friend or loved one and let them know! Did you know we all need 12 hugs per day to be healthy???
Are you comfortable showing your emotions? Are you comfortable when others show their emotions? Did you know that tears cleanse the soul? Did you know that laughter replenishes your heart?
Do you believe expression of emotions is a form of communication? When was the last time you laughed? Really laughed? Yes, a big belly laugh! Try it - it's amazing! Keep a humor journal or a file of your favorite cartoons - send one to a friend! Laugh with someone you love.......enjoy watching the other person laugh until they cry!!!
Can you learn to emote or express your emotions if they have been suppressed most of your life? You bet!
Show how you feel on a regular basis! SMILE!!! It is good for the soul, and everyone around you will wonder what you are up to!!!
Do you feel that it is okay to show how you feel? When? How often? Where - everywhere??? Is it okay to ask for what you need? Absolutely!!! If you need a hug - ask for one! If you need a shoulder to cry on - don't hesitate to call a friend or loved one and let them know! Did you know we all need 12 hugs per day to be healthy???
Are you comfortable showing your emotions? Are you comfortable when others show their emotions? Did you know that tears cleanse the soul? Did you know that laughter replenishes your heart?
Do you believe expression of emotions is a form of communication? When was the last time you laughed? Really laughed? Yes, a big belly laugh! Try it - it's amazing! Keep a humor journal or a file of your favorite cartoons - send one to a friend! Laugh with someone you love.......enjoy watching the other person laugh until they cry!!!
Can you learn to emote or express your emotions if they have been suppressed most of your life? You bet!
Show how you feel on a regular basis! SMILE!!! It is good for the soul, and everyone around you will wonder what you are up to!!!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Relax, rejuvenate and refresh!!!
RELAX!!! Stop. Take a moment. Breathe...ask yourself:
How do you Relax? Rejuvenate yourself? Refresh your soul???
Try twirling your tongue as you say Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrelax! The best time to relax is when you are most stressed.........take five minutes........take a deep breath - down to your toes!!! Let your tummy expand and allow the air to move throughout your whole upper body! Singers know that holding in your tummy while trying to breathe deeply only brings your shoulders UP and will not fill you lungs with the needed air they are waiting for!!!
Try counting to five as you inhale - breath in through your nose........then, count to five as you exhale - let the air go out your mouth! Do this several times until it becomes more natural for you!
Listen to some relaxing music........listen for the the sound of the ocean in your ears.........listen as the water cascades down a mountain stream.........listen to the birds chirping in your backyard.........rest your mind..........allow the peace and quiet to melt the tension in your neck, shoulders, arms, legs.......
Take a Yoga class - this will teach you how to breathe deeply and stretch your muscles and your spirit! Try it - you might like it!
Take a hot bath.........tell your family, kids, dog that you are not coming out for a week! Then, you MIGHT get 15 minutes all to yourself!
Learn to relax every muscle from your head to your toe.....one by one......slowly....easily.....feel your body let go..........feel the ahhhhhhhhhhhh.........
Rejuvenate - what does that look like to you???
A brisk walk? A bicycle ride? Running? Working out at the gym?? Getting away for a Sunday drive??? How about a weekend away with someone you love?? Finishing a project you have forgotten? Opening the blinds in your living room - let all the light in!!! Feel your body rejuvenate as you try something new!
Refresh your soul -how will you allow yourself to do that?
Take a long cool drink of lemonade, ice tea or cool water..........taste the refreshing flavor....let an ice cube melt on your tongue....feel the joy of refreshment!
Return to the "land of your soul".....think about what feeds your soul? Your spirit? Your very essence! Allow yourself time to return to a slower pace......a time to contemplate your life, your purpose, your aspirations........your very being! Take 15 minutes to journal what thoughts come across your mind........and come back often!
Give yourself the gift of relaxation......rejuvenation.......refreshment!
You deserve it!!!
How do you Relax? Rejuvenate yourself? Refresh your soul???
Try twirling your tongue as you say Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrelax! The best time to relax is when you are most stressed.........take five minutes........take a deep breath - down to your toes!!! Let your tummy expand and allow the air to move throughout your whole upper body! Singers know that holding in your tummy while trying to breathe deeply only brings your shoulders UP and will not fill you lungs with the needed air they are waiting for!!!
Try counting to five as you inhale - breath in through your nose........then, count to five as you exhale - let the air go out your mouth! Do this several times until it becomes more natural for you!
Listen to some relaxing music........listen for the the sound of the ocean in your ears.........listen as the water cascades down a mountain stream.........listen to the birds chirping in your backyard.........rest your mind..........allow the peace and quiet to melt the tension in your neck, shoulders, arms, legs.......
Take a Yoga class - this will teach you how to breathe deeply and stretch your muscles and your spirit! Try it - you might like it!
Take a hot bath.........tell your family, kids, dog that you are not coming out for a week! Then, you MIGHT get 15 minutes all to yourself!
Learn to relax every muscle from your head to your toe.....one by one......slowly....easily.....feel your body let go..........feel the ahhhhhhhhhhhh.........
Rejuvenate - what does that look like to you???
A brisk walk? A bicycle ride? Running? Working out at the gym?? Getting away for a Sunday drive??? How about a weekend away with someone you love?? Finishing a project you have forgotten? Opening the blinds in your living room - let all the light in!!! Feel your body rejuvenate as you try something new!
Refresh your soul -how will you allow yourself to do that?
Take a long cool drink of lemonade, ice tea or cool water..........taste the refreshing flavor....let an ice cube melt on your tongue....feel the joy of refreshment!
Return to the "land of your soul".....think about what feeds your soul? Your spirit? Your very essence! Allow yourself time to return to a slower pace......a time to contemplate your life, your purpose, your aspirations........your very being! Take 15 minutes to journal what thoughts come across your mind........and come back often!
Give yourself the gift of relaxation......rejuvenation.......refreshment!
You deserve it!!!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Trust
What or whom do you TRUST? It is God, the Universe, or a Higher Power? Or, do your trust your bank account? Retirement fund or pension?
What about your job security - do you trust that you will have a job five years from now or five days from now? Do you trust your Boss? Co-worker? Secretary?
How about family members? Do you trust your spouse? Children? Friend? Sister or brother, mother or father, aunt or uncle? Does one have to exhibit a complete sense of honesty and integrity to be trusted? How about mutual respect - does that build trust?
What about your health - do you trust that you will have years to enjoy life? If you take care of yourself healthwise, does that mean you can trust to live to a ripe old age of 70 or 80?
Do you trust in your own ability, skills, or knowledge?
Do you trust in only those things which you can see or is there a certain amount of "faith" that comes with trusting???
Where does trust come from? An inner "knowing" or intuition? Solid evidence? Past experience? Comfort zone?
Ponder upon this question and see where your heart leads...........write your own definition of trust and share it with those you love!
What about your job security - do you trust that you will have a job five years from now or five days from now? Do you trust your Boss? Co-worker? Secretary?
How about family members? Do you trust your spouse? Children? Friend? Sister or brother, mother or father, aunt or uncle? Does one have to exhibit a complete sense of honesty and integrity to be trusted? How about mutual respect - does that build trust?
What about your health - do you trust that you will have years to enjoy life? If you take care of yourself healthwise, does that mean you can trust to live to a ripe old age of 70 or 80?
Do you trust in your own ability, skills, or knowledge?
Do you trust in only those things which you can see or is there a certain amount of "faith" that comes with trusting???
Where does trust come from? An inner "knowing" or intuition? Solid evidence? Past experience? Comfort zone?
Ponder upon this question and see where your heart leads...........write your own definition of trust and share it with those you love!
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