Getting sick is probably one of the worst things that can happen to a person... or is it?
Catching a nasty cold or the flu or some other more horrible disease overall would fall in the category of "Bad Stuff" and no one would disagree. When you get sick you don't feel irritated, slow, absent minded, ugly, embarrassed, angry, impatient, just about every negative feels one can think of. How about mindful? When you are sick you are a bit more careful with what you do as to not exert too much energy, who you see as to not embarrass yourself by slobbering over people or getting that "take a step back" look when people see you or what you say as to not commit to something you are feeling up to.
When we are sick we become much more cautious and mindful of ourselves and our surroundings. We are actually more in tuned with yourself and our body some by choice and some by demand made by our body who's telling us to STOP and LISTEN as it screams for time and attention. It is not pleasant to be since but it is all a blessing to be sick. It is a great time to reflect on the many facets of life and ask ourselves to evaluate what is important in our lives and what is not. Thank your body for this internal equalizer, it could save your life.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Start with Love
I wake up every morning wondering what to do and where to start. There are definitely many things to do. I was taught to find excitement in the tasks at hand so I will get excited to go to work. Some task I like but more I can careless for. So, I lay in bed a bit longer because I can. I am an entrepreneur so I work when I can, so I tell myself. My 30 minutes turns to 1 hour and my one hour turns to 2. I finally get up find a few things to do to get the motor running. I look to my clothes to see if something stands out, I look to my books to find an inspiring thought most of time I don't get one. I jump in the shower which is refreshing and a good start.
This morning was not different than most morning. I get up or try to get up to try to find something to grab on to a meaning to it all. There is a great deal of people and task waiting for me but I do not know where to start. Today, I was given a thought... start with Love. Get up and love something, love someone through acts or words. So, I got up get myself ready, came downstairs to say hi to Julie, one of team member, watered the plants and start sharing my thoughts.
"Start with loves" means to take a moment and love something or somebody without worries of the world. Begin there... period. Give yourself enough time to enjoy yourself, your morning. I should make a list of things that brings out love. I can clean a portion of the house, water the plants, take a walk, write a note, share a thought... to be continued.
"Start with love" is a still a bit foreign to me. I tend to go back to my old way of thinking of "what can I conquer." Starting with love means total release and total surrender of all possessions, just pure love for others. Have faith everything will be fine while you are away for that few moments takes time and practice. I am in continuous reminder that all will be fine. I must believe that the hours I put in to care for the family and business is enough. I must be happy with each day I put in this life and this business.
So, I start... with love.
This morning was not different than most morning. I get up or try to get up to try to find something to grab on to a meaning to it all. There is a great deal of people and task waiting for me but I do not know where to start. Today, I was given a thought... start with Love. Get up and love something, love someone through acts or words. So, I got up get myself ready, came downstairs to say hi to Julie, one of team member, watered the plants and start sharing my thoughts.
"Start with loves" means to take a moment and love something or somebody without worries of the world. Begin there... period. Give yourself enough time to enjoy yourself, your morning. I should make a list of things that brings out love. I can clean a portion of the house, water the plants, take a walk, write a note, share a thought... to be continued.
"Start with love" is a still a bit foreign to me. I tend to go back to my old way of thinking of "what can I conquer." Starting with love means total release and total surrender of all possessions, just pure love for others. Have faith everything will be fine while you are away for that few moments takes time and practice. I am in continuous reminder that all will be fine. I must believe that the hours I put in to care for the family and business is enough. I must be happy with each day I put in this life and this business.
So, I start... with love.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Grain for Bread is Crushed
Let's just get started. I am 37 years old... I think. I am not writer... yes, I am. I am pulled by my past and my future as most people are. I work to stay in the present. There is a sense of calm and peace when I do hit that spot. So, there's actually 3 person within me. I don't see it strange nor should anyone. I am concerned for those who do not have or are aware of the 3 person within them.
The goal is to make the "present" person as the dominant person while still cultivating and keeping the other two in check. The "past" person I would call "Reflection" and the "future" person as "ambition." We don't want "ambition" to run away and be most dominant not "reflection" to keep us stuck in the past. At the same time not having "ambition" around makes a dull person while not spending time with "reflection" keeps us from appreciating the "present" person that we are. We need to reflect on yesterday and what we have learned to help us grow and feel better about today while in the midst of whatever challenges life has presented to us.
Isaiah 28:28 Grain for bread is crushed, Indeed, he does not continue to thresh if forever.
There is no doubt I have been through some tough years the last two years or so. I am looking forward to the New Year. A chance to say; it's a new start. A chance for a fresh start, even if it's just in my head. In my head is really all that matters. I don't exactly how old I am sometime I range between 27-57 years old. I hope next year I will feel more like a 27 year old and have some fun with the situation and conditions we are in.
As I am the grain who has been going through some crushing, I must remain humble and continue to allow myself to go through the changes the maker has intended for me. I can not fight it, it is no use. I must allow myself to leave the planning of the future aside and wait to see what He has in store for me. So, each day I ask; what is store for me today... more crushing, more crushing...when will it be over? No answer. It is over when it is over. I stop asking. Another year... I don't know. I trust in Him and that is enough. Don't wait for the pain to be over. I wait for nothing but to focus on the present and know He is there and that is enough.
Pain is not from God, pain is a reminder that there is a God and he can over any pain.... He will. Don't believe me, see it for yourself. Will it be over? Yes... one day. Does it matter when... it shouldn't. Do I like the crushing.. absolutely not! He crushes the areas that hurts the most, he continues to turn me over and find other areas to crush that I am most vulnerable. Each day is a battle. Each day I get up is a victory. So, let "present" reign but give "reflection" and "ambition' their time. There will be a time for each.
The goal is to make the "present" person as the dominant person while still cultivating and keeping the other two in check. The "past" person I would call "Reflection" and the "future" person as "ambition." We don't want "ambition" to run away and be most dominant not "reflection" to keep us stuck in the past. At the same time not having "ambition" around makes a dull person while not spending time with "reflection" keeps us from appreciating the "present" person that we are. We need to reflect on yesterday and what we have learned to help us grow and feel better about today while in the midst of whatever challenges life has presented to us.
Isaiah 28:28 Grain for bread is crushed, Indeed, he does not continue to thresh if forever.
There is no doubt I have been through some tough years the last two years or so. I am looking forward to the New Year. A chance to say; it's a new start. A chance for a fresh start, even if it's just in my head. In my head is really all that matters. I don't exactly how old I am sometime I range between 27-57 years old. I hope next year I will feel more like a 27 year old and have some fun with the situation and conditions we are in.
As I am the grain who has been going through some crushing, I must remain humble and continue to allow myself to go through the changes the maker has intended for me. I can not fight it, it is no use. I must allow myself to leave the planning of the future aside and wait to see what He has in store for me. So, each day I ask; what is store for me today... more crushing, more crushing...when will it be over? No answer. It is over when it is over. I stop asking. Another year... I don't know. I trust in Him and that is enough. Don't wait for the pain to be over. I wait for nothing but to focus on the present and know He is there and that is enough.
Pain is not from God, pain is a reminder that there is a God and he can over any pain.... He will. Don't believe me, see it for yourself. Will it be over? Yes... one day. Does it matter when... it shouldn't. Do I like the crushing.. absolutely not! He crushes the areas that hurts the most, he continues to turn me over and find other areas to crush that I am most vulnerable. Each day is a battle. Each day I get up is a victory. So, let "present" reign but give "reflection" and "ambition' their time. There will be a time for each.
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