Illegitimate pride.
I am reminded of my years of illegitimate pride and the damage it caused to myself, my relationships, and my connection to the Divine Creator. It is spawned by the ego and sustained through fear of lack, and fear of being less than. It is shown through degrading of others for any reason, bragging about […]
Allow Unity
I am reminded how many people are brought together through common interests, cultures, religions, hobbies, sports, and experiences. I am also aware of groups of people who are brought together due to a common problem. It is interesting to me how those who have lived through active addiction and are growing in their recovery lifestyles […]
Freedom
I have found true freedom through acceptance and appreciation. I choose to live without judgement and fill my time with practicing acceptance of all beings, as they are, in my life at the moment. I get to feel the joy of knowing everything and every being is a part of the Divine design for my […]
To learn, serve, and Love.
I am reminded how my happiness comes from participating in the Divine design for my life. I had spent many years trying to fill what I thought were my needs. Through some painful consequences I discovered my selfishness. I have learned many new lessons in this manner. I have evolved into a mindset of serving […]
The eyes of Grace.
I am reminded how I get to see the world and its inhabitants through the eyes of grace. I have lived in judgement of myself and others. It has caused me anxiety, frustration, annoyance, hurt, and anger. After I realized that I am the first victim of my judgements, I needed to learn how to […]
Changing your mood.
I am reminded how I get to shift my mood through simply becoming conscious of my breathing. Nothing is more life affirming than breathing. When I take the time to monitor my emotional state, I can identify when I am experiencing feelings or moods I do not prefer. Nothing will change my moods as easily […]
Doing the little things.
I am reminded how doing the little things, with pure intentions, is as helpful as doing great big things. When I hold the door for others, it is with the intention of kindness. When I make a donation, it is with the intention of gratitude. When I share my experiences, it is with the intention […]
Failure
I had a long history of fearing failure. I was fearful that I would fail as a child, sibling, friend, significant other, student, employee, supervisor, husband, father, and even as a driver. I used to believe that my fear of failure pushed me to be better at everything, however, it only left me feeling unsatisfied. […]
Identify, challenge, and change.
I am reminded of the power I have to create a healthy, positive, mindset. I am allowed to review my reactions to life and to identify the ones that no longer serve my greatest good. I have discovered the tell-tale signs when I’m reacting to life in an unhealthy manner. I will feel resentful, angry, […]
A peace beyond all understanding.
I am reminded how we are allowed to experience a peace beyond all understanding. I was once asked; how can we experience something beyond our understanding? It occurs to me how I can live a lifestyle which gives me internal peace even while I live in a world which is wrought with chaos. As I […]
