Our Deepest Fear

 I'm sure many of you have noticed the numerous proud students donning cap and gown making their way through the streets to graduation.  I always take the time to stop and say congratulations.   Usually they beam back a thank you as they scurry on. Those of us who graduate in life from one phase to another are always such an inspiration to everyone.  Here's hoping that Marianne Williams words encourage you.

 

by Marianne Williamson from A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles (See note below about Nelson Mandela)

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Mother to Son

Readers:  To anyone who has experienced the love of a mother in any way. 

 

Mother to Son

By Langston Hughes 1902–1967 Langston Hughes

Well, son, I’ll tell you:

Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.

It’s had tacks in it,

And splinters,

And boards torn up,

And places with no carpet on the floor—

Bare.

But all the time

I’se been a-climbin’ on,

And reachin’ landin’s,

And turnin’ corners,

And sometimes goin’ in the dark

Where there ain’t been no light.

So boy, don’t you turn back.

Don’t you set down on the steps

’Cause you finds it’s kinder hard.

Don’t you fall now—

For I’se still goin’, honey,

I’se still climbin’,

And life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.

 

 

God Enjoys A Good Laugh!

Once again readers another friend of mine sent me this light hearted read that I thought you all would enjoy sharing.

GOD ENJOYS A GOOD LAUGH!   There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black:   1. He called everyone brother   2. He liked Gospel    3. He didn't get a fair trial   But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish:    1. He went into His Father's business   2. He lived at home until he was 33   3. He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his Mother was sure He was God   But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Italian:    1. He talked with His hands   2. He had wine with His meals   3. He used olive oil   But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a Californian:    1. He never cut His hair   2. He walked around barefoot all the time   3. He started a new religion   But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was an American Indian:   1. He was at peace with nature   2. He ate a lot of fish   3. He talked about the Great Spirit   But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Irish:   1. He never got married..   2. He was always telling stories.   3. He loved green pastures.   But the most compelling evidence of all - 3 proofs that Jesus was a woman:   1. He fed a crowd at a moment's notice when there was virtually no food   2. He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it   3. And even when He was dead, He had to get up because there was still work to do     Can I get an AMEN ???

Peace & Blessings

Jeanette

Happy Sunshine & April Showers

Last week so many of you contacted me to declare that keeping our heads in the clouds may help temporarily in taking our minds off difficult life situations. However when seeking relaxation and rejuvenation water is our most calming remedy.

For those of us who are reflecting on the deeper questions of life while spending time near water please consider that water comes from the clouds.


Still being immersed in water soothes the mind, body and spirit. Thank you all for that reminder.

In any case (clouds and/or water) I wish you all peace and blessings in your most life affirming choice of contemplation.

Happy Sunshine & April Showers!  

Jeanette

Keeping Our Heads in the Clouds




Deep Reflection & Relaxation

 

Keeping our heads in the clouds is often the best place for it to be in order for us to move away from our daily stresses and reconnect to the majesty of eternal nature that is far greater than our present condition.

We've all had instances where we've put aside a difficult work assignment, a paper we were writing or a life challenge we were grappling with. To get away from it all we may chose to take a walk to clear our heads, have a lunch break with friends, spend a weekend in the country to get out of the noisy city or take a trip to the city to move away from the quiet of the country.  Often when we return we find we have new solutions to our challenges.   Sometimes we may find we are able to sail through prior obstacles with an ease that we would have thought unimaginable prior to our taking a break from what we believed was an impossible situation.

Let's take time each day to silence ourselves and relax, to listen to good music, to read inspirational words or  meditate. Then come back to our life's challenges with a renewed energy.                              .

Spending time daily with our heads in the clouds may help us live a more peaceful and productive life here on earth.


Peace & Blessings

Jeanette

FROM 40 DAYS OF LENT TO EASTER

Greetings Supporters,

Several of us started out weeks ago sacrificing at least one of our regular temptations for lent.    Some of us may feel we did battle with the devil himself to abstain from the vices we chose to forego at this time of year.  Others may feel that a burden has been lifted in our lives by  having refused to succumb to something we felt was a vice that we could not live without.

No matter how we believe we fared there has been growth for us all.    We have reached the end of our lent journey together and the experience has bestowed many blessings on us all.

Please take this time to reflect and count them.



  HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

In Celebration of Women's History Month

"If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them." - Sojourner Truth, Aint I a Woman?

Turn the World Upside Down?. . . .

Wow!  Did we do that? 

And Turn it Back, and Get It Right Side Up Again!?

Well it's the end of Women's History Month.    Everyone think of the women in your life who have turned your world upside down for both good and evil, for pleasure and pain.  Share!

Everyone ----- Your Thoughts please!