In close contact

I remember thinking about how I want my life to be. My mental pictures portrayed a life full of challenge and excitment along with passion and friendship. As a look back, all that has occurred. So, it's true what they say: our thoughts create our reality. The quote that comes to mind is:  "You will never become who you want to by remaining who you are."

Having said that I say, what are you thinking about your life? What are your mental pictures? Who are you now and what will you become?

They are noteworthy questions to ponder and I commit to staying in close contact with the question, what it means, how it develops, the images I create, and the possible outcomes. They may change from time to time as I reinvent my image. Like you, I will think hard about what is possible and remember this quote: "Courage is the capacity to confront what can be imagined." Leo Rosten.

Imagine your life... Stay in close contact with the image for it's creating your future.

Those tiny shifts

Looking back at the times when you didn't take action, what did you learn about yourself? What results do you wish had occured but didn't?

With those questions in mind, think about those chances that were available for action:

-Your sitting at your desk trying to decide whether to email the information you promised or, do it later, then you typed another email.
-Your at the doorway, hesitating, should I take that item to a friend in need? Then, you walk out the door without it.
-Someone says something to you that astounds you, but, rather than speak up, you remain silent.

Those missed moments when a small action, helping another, speaking out, would have been a shift that  changed outcomes, perhaps set you apart, or sparked awareness. We all do it and think, "I wish I did that."
It's those tiny shifts that can cause small differences and make changes for the better.

This week, pay attention and be aware of those times when you can "shift" into something greater or allow for something more for yourself or another. See how it feels.

What about you?

I have moments when I wonder, what about me:
-doesn't meet standards?
-doesn't fit in?
-doesn't measure up?
-needs changed, rearranged?
-wants to cry, stop, just give up?

Then, I realize, we all ask ourselves that question.

Our culture is tough on us, with  expectations galore. Our expectations are hard on us, with internal wants, beliefs.

If you take some quiet time, away from all the expectations-all the questions, what will be revealed?
Would you realize things about you that:
-measure up?
-manage everything?
-handle all difficulties?
-helps others?
-keep going no matter what?
-keeps faith, courage, and enthusiam close?

There's an energy shift when you consider the positive. You feel hopeful and imagine possibilities.

 I think I'll focus on what's good about me. What about you?

A Truth of Sickness

The following is taken from "A Course In Miracles."  Within the text you will find a language filled with wisdom that will challenge old beliefs and change perspective. It is healing. It stimulates introspection.

"Sickness is a decision. It is not a thing that happens to you, quite unsought, which makes you weak and brings you suffering. It is a choice you make, a plan you lay, when for an instant truth arises in your own deluded mind, and all your world appears to totter and prepare to fall. Now are you sick, that truth may go away and threaten your establishments no more."

Yet, you can decide to examine and challenge those ills, and:

"Healing will flash across your open mind, as peace and truth arise to take the place of war and vain imaginings."

Once you discover your truth:

"Now is the body healed, because the source of sickness has been opened to relief."

May we all be followers of truth.