Embracing Grief
Grief is Important
Giving ourselves permission to be with sadness actually creates space for us to begin the healing process.
Change is something that happens each and every moment in our lives. Since nothing is constant, it may sometimes seem as if we are losing something whenever things do change. Understanding that this is part of our daily existence and that there will not only be gains but also losses in our lives can help us more readily accept and deal with whatever happens.
Whenever we lose something or somebody we love, it is important for us to take time out for ourselves and truly feel the weight of what we are experiencing. Although it may seem that doing so will push us into a deeper state of sadness, truly giving ourselves permission to be with whatever arises actually creates space for us to begin the healing process. This is because the act of grieving is a natural process, allowing us to sort through the range of emotions that are present in our everyday existence. Even though it may sometimes seem easier to involve ourselves in activities that take our minds off of our sadness, this will only make the route to healing more difficult. Unless we listen to where we are in the moment, the emotions we experience will only grow in intensity, and our feelings will manifest themselves in more powerful and less comfortable ways. Once we consciously acknowledge that these emotions are present, however, we are more able to soothe the sorrow of t! he moment. In so doing, we become more open to our natural ability to heal ourselves.
Grieving doesn’t have to be a process that keeps us rooted in our thoughts of fear and sadness. For the moment we might feel despondent, but by expressing and coping with our true feelings, we face the sadness head-on. When we allow ourselves to accept and deal with our loss fully, we will then be able to continue our life’s journey with a much more positive and accepting outlook. This will make it easier for us to see that our grief is ephemeral and, just like our moments of happiness, it will also come to pass.
Today I Saw a Butterfly
Today I saw a butterfly,
as it floated in the air;
Its wings were spread in splendor,
Unaware that I was there.
It was such a thing of beauty,
It was a sight to see;
It was the perfect masterpiece,
Full of grace and majesty.
I found myself thinking,
to what can this compare?
And then, of course, I thought of you,
And I wished that you were there.
God sure was extra careful,
When He formed and fashioned you;
You too, became a masterpiece,
Yet God is still not through.
He’s daily making changes,
that other folks can’t see;
You’re already true perfection,
At least you are to me.
~ Author Unknown ~
BLESSINGS THAT COME EACH DAY
Author Unknown
Always remember to forget
the things that made you sad,
But never forget to remember
the things that made you glad
Always remember to forget
the friend’s that proved untrue,
But never forget to remember
those that have stuck by you
Always remember to forget
the troubles that passed away
But never forget to remember
the blessings that come each day.
Counting Our Blessings
I thank You God for this most amazing day; for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue dream of sky; and for everything which is natural which is infinite which is yes.”
When I’m worried and I can’t sleep
I count my blessings instead of sheep.
Irving Berlin
Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Count on God instead of yourself.
Author Unknown
Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.
Og Mandino
Gratitude is an opener of locked-up blessings.
Marianne Williamson
Counting our blessings can transform melancholy into cheerful mass; laughter and joy are expressions of praise and thanksgiving for life’s glories. When looking at the glass that symbolizes our life, we can view it as half full or half empty. The choice is ours… The more joyful we are, the more attractive we become. When we feel gratitude for our experiences, it becomes easier to see the good that always exists. When we give a smile to someone else, we are likely to receive one in return, and that smile reflects a happy heart that is open and receptive to what the good life has in store.
John Marks Templeton
Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some.
Charles Dickens
Every positive thing in your life represents a single unique blessing. Every negative thing in your life has the opportunity to become a double blessing. For when you turn a negative into a positive, you gain twice. You are no longer burdened with the negative situation, and in addition to that you are strengthened by a new positive force.
Ralph Marston
Morning Prayer
Lord, God above
You who are love
You make me feel like singing praise
Lord, God of all
Please hear my call
Help me to learn Your loving ways
Though each day
From You I stray
This I am confessing
Yet if forgiveness I seek
To You I speak
And receive it with Your blessing
Lord, King of Kings
On high, on Angel’s wings
You chose death that I might live
Most Holy One
Until my days are done
I thank You for the love You give.
SFGTD Box
Author Unknown
July 15, 2010
To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: GOD
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE
This is God. Today I will be handling All of your problems for you. I
do Not
need your help. So, have a nice day.
I love you.. And, remember… If life happens to deliver a situation
to you
that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself! Kindly
put it
in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY
TIME. All
situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours. Once the
matter is
placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it.
Instead,
focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.
Should
you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you. You may have touched
their
life in ways you will never know!
Now, you have a nice day.
God
The Chosen Vessel
The Master was searching for a vessel to use;
On the shelf there were many – which one would He choose?
Take me, cried the gold one, I’m shiny and bright,
I’m of great value and I do things just right.
My beauty and luster will outshine the rest
And for someone like You, Master, gold would be the best!
The Master passed on with no word at all;
He looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall;
I’ll serve You, dear Master, I’ll pour out Your wine
And I’ll be at Your table whenever You dine,
My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true,
And my silver will always compliment You.
Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass,
It was widemouthed and shallow, and polished like glass.
Here! Here! cried the vessel, I know I will do,
Place me on Your table for all men to view.
Look at me, called the goblet of crystal so clear,
My transparency shows my contents so dear,
Though fragile am I, I will serve You with pride,
And I’m sure I’ll be happy in Your house to abide.
The Master came next to a vessel of wood,
Polished and carved, it solidly stood.
You may use me, dear Master, the wooden bowl said,
But I’d rather You used me for fruit, not for bread!
Then the Master looked down and saw a vessel of clay.
Empty and broken it helplessly lay.
No hope had the vessel that the Master might choose,
To cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use.
Ah! This is the vessel I’ve been hoping to find,
I will mend and use it and make it all Mine.
I need not the vessel with pride of its self;
Nor the one who is narrow to sit on the shelf;
Nor the one who is big mouthed and shallow and loud;
Nor one who displays his contents so proud;
Not the one who thinks he can do all things just right;
But this plain earthy vessel filled with My power and might.
Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay.
Mended and cleansed it and filled it that day.
Spoke to it kindly. There’s work you must do,
Just pour out to others as I pour into you.
By Beulah V. Cornwall
The law of attraction dictates that you attract that
which you focus on. But this spiritual law is only
one piece of the puzzle. You must take into
consideration other, equally important spiritual
laws, some of which transcend the law of
attraction.
These findings, our interpretation below of 13
basic spiritual laws, are the result of our
extensive empirical research. Most of the 13 are
directly linked to the law of attraction. We are
convinced that these laws affect everyone, just
as gravity affects everyone on Earth no matter
what their belief in it.
Understanding and capitalizing on all of these
spiritual laws will help you live your highest
potential and enjoy more peace of mind,
satisfaction, happiness, and joy in your life.
1. Law of higher-self/soul influence over
personality: Your soul’s agenda, spanning
multiple lifetimes, supersedes your personality
demands if those demands contrast with your
soul’s intentions. Everyone has a higher-self/soul,
yet you must make an effort to get more in touch
with it to receive the wisdom and guidance you
seek. The information and tools in our Direct
Your Destiny ™ e-package will help you
become more in touch with yours.
2. Law of subconscious personality
domination: The beliefs, fears, and defenses of
your subconscious mind rule your life. The
graphology tools in our Direct Your Destiny ™
e-package can help you learn more about your
subconscious mind and its hidden beliefs, fears,
and defenses.
3. Law of reincarnation: Your soul, not your
personality, chooses to incarnate again and again
on this planet and elsewhere to learn and love.
4. Law of predestination/personal fate/
destiny: All souls choose their major
predestined circumstances and events of each
incarnation prior to incarnating, even though the
current life personality is often not aware of
those choices and even if the current life
personality doesn’t believe in predestination/
personal fate/destiny.
No one can cheat their fate. Sometimes fate
comes knocking at your door, other times you
must make an effort to meet your fate. In the
case of the latter, you often meet your destiny
by doing or initiating that which feels most
natural, for better or worse.
5. Law of karma: Everything you put out
(intent, thought, action, etc.) will return to
you (in this life, or more likely in a future life)
even if you don’t believe in karma.
6. Law of dharma: What you must do in this
life.
7. Law of projection: You see the world as you
are, not as it is.
8. Law of polarity: In this world there will
always be opposites such as hot and cold, peace
and war, love and hate, wisdom and ignorance,
and dark and light.
9. Law of intent: Your true intentions are what
drives your f.ree will. Sometimes your conscious
intent differs from your unconscious intent,
which can cause conflict.
10. Law of as above, so below: Patterns and
considerations of comprehensive astrology and
numerology charts represent life circumstances
and events, they don’t “affect” you or “make
things happen.”
11. Law of asking for assistance: If you want
help from others, including spiritual guides,
masters, and helpers in other dimensions, you
must ask for it.
12. Law of universal order: The universe is
ordered and far from being purely chaotic. You
see the order every day in the change of seasons,
the way cherry trees grow cherries and not pears,
and the way planetary motions are predictable.
This universal order permeates human existence
and allows for accurate interpretation of personal
fate through empirical methods involving
comprehensive astrological and numerological
charting.
13. Law of f.ree will: Each individual has f.ree
will to take appropriate action within the confines
of their destiny. However, people do what feels
most appropriate, what feels right, and our
findings indicate that those actions regularly
match their personal fate. In other words, much
of the action they take and subsequent results
match their unique karmic plan (as indicated by
comprehensive charting methods), which
supports the theory of predestination.
Copyright © Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo
Author’s Bio
Scott Petullo and Stephen Petullo are identical twins and have been exploring metaphysics since the early 1980’s. They are experts in the fields of prediction, personal fate, love life, and past life regression, and are natural psychics and mediums. Get their free report: 13 Spiritual and New Age Myths and 11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Psychic. www.mystictwins.com www.holisticmakeover.com
The Company You Keep
It Is Better To Be Alone, Than In The Wrong Company.
Tell me who your best friends are, and I will tell you who you are.
If you run with wolves, you will learn how to howl.
But, if you associate with eagles, you will learn how to soar to great heights.
A mirror reflects a mans face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses. The simple but true fact of life is that you become like those with whom you closely associate for the good and the bad.
The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve.
Any time you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity.
An important attribute in successful people is their impatience with negative thinking and negative acting people.
As you grow, your associates will change.
Some of your friends will not want you to go on.
They will want you to stay where they are.
Friends that don’t help you climb will want you to crawl.
Your friends will stretch your vision or choke your dream.
Those that don’t increase you will eventually decrease you.
May my feet rest firmly on the ground
May my head touch the sky
May I see clearly
May I have the capacity to listen
May I be free to touch
May my words be true
May my heart and mind be open
May my hands be empty to fill the need
May my arms be open to others
May my gifts be reveealed to me
So I may return that which has been given
Completing the great circle
