Posted by admin on October 11, 2009
For many years now, my daily gratitude has been the rock in my life, the one faithful truth that carries me through everything.
I’ve been a spiritual seeker and have practiced gratitude since the young age of 16. However, in the last few years, it has really evolved into a much deeper spiritual practice. As I arise in the morning, I wake to the sound of gratitude, whether it is hearing the birds chirp outside my window or just a deep feeling of all that is right and beautiful in my life. And as I close for the evening, I think and write in my gratitude journal at least five things that I am grateful for. It may be something that happened that particular day or it may be gratitude for my beautiful family or simply gratitude for life and all it’s natural blessings.
I believe that writing makes us more receptive and aware of the profound gratitude in just a single breath. And when I practice this habit daily, I’m amazed at how much more I’m given to be grateful for. What are you grateful for today? Take just five minutes and allow your gratitude to flow forth. Acknowledge how beautiful your life really is. And if you’re not quite in that beautiful vibrational state, think of this as an affirmation of what you wish to be grateful for because in practicing it, we allow the gratitude to permeate every area of our lives.
Let me leave you with a challenge to practice this gratitude: Even when we think we have it all together, sometimes a rare and special person comes into our lives to stretch our minds, heal our hearts, and uplift our growth to a deeper spiritual level. Who is that person in your life today? Take a minute and show your gratitude for that special someone today.
Nachhi Randhawa is a speaker, Heal Your Life® Teacher, prosperity and life purpose facilitator, and owner of Grand Life Solutions. Nachhi inspires and supports individuals in living a spiritually conscious life while empowering them to tap into their own healing, awakening, and living their grand purpose. Visit Nachhi at www.GrandLifeSolutions.com
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Posted by admin on October 11, 2009
Since time began, running a mile in less than 4 minutes was thought to be physically impossible. However, on May 6, 1954, Richard Bannister ran a mile in 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds.
Interestingly, what had been impossible now became possible for other runners and within 56 days, John Landy ran a mile in 3 minutes, 57.9 seconds. By the end of 1957, 16 other runners had broken the 4 minute mile.
What had changed? It wasn´t a physical breakthrough as much as it was a psychological breakthrough. Once the challenge was overcome, it paved the way for others to follow.
Isn´t that precisely what overcomers do? They lead the way, they open the doors and by example, change the programs and beliefs of others as to what is truly possible.
A change in thought can literally change lives. As we overcome in our own lives, it is empowering to know that we can positively affect others and help them to see what is possible in their lives.
We may not be on the front cover of newspapers all over the world like Richard Bannister was when he did the seemingly impossible in the sports arena. However, for every challenge, obstacle or problem we overcome, we affect the vibration of the planet to the good, we inspire others and we remove the limiting beliefs that stop us and others from living our dreams.
Jan Janzen is a non-denominational minister, healer and business coach. She is the author of two books and 8 CDs for the spiritual entrepreneur. To receive Jan´s complimentary ebook: 10 Secrets to Living the Life of Your Dreams, visit www.janjanzendaily.com
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Posted by admin on October 8, 2009
Having a support network is vital to wholesome, healthy living.
In times of bounty and bliss, the company of others provides an opportunity to share our highs. It allows us a moment to be celebrated and honored by our community, which is actually a celebration of us all.
In life’s more challenging moments, being surrounded by our tribe gives them the opportunity to encourage and support us until we recapture the magic of everyday living.
Sharing and receiving are components that create the vast fullness, the beautiful contrast of this physical plane. Life is a constant ebb and flow. There are highs, there are lows and there is so much in-between.
In times of hardship, having the unconditional and unshakable comfort of a village, whether actual or virtual, is the component that helps us get through; one more moment, one more day, one more week until the circumstance somehow flips and once again we have the capacity to help others overcome their own experiences.
We do not exist to struggle alone. The weight of life is made much lighter with the loving presence of an entire village of support.
Charlon Bobo is the visionary behind EditCopyProof. Affectionately known as the “conscious copywriter,” she provides wordsmithing solutions for conscious entrepreneurs including copywriting, editing, proofreading and book writing services that effectively resonate with your audience. Connect. Serve. Create community. Increase–Sales. Credibility. Exposure.
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Posted by Kathleen Gage on October 3, 2009
Adversity is all around. Life can be tough and yet, it is what we do with life’s experiences that make all the difference.
As has been said, “It’s not what happens in life, it’s what you do that matters.”
Each day we are given the opportunity to become more of who we are meant to be. Each day we are given a glimpse of our journey and how we can be of service on this journey. Each day we are blessed with experiences in which we can be a light to others during their darkest hour.
The choice is ours. Again, “It’s not what happens in life, it’s what you do that matters.”
What will you do?
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Posted by admin on October 2, 2009
There is something about adversity caused by natural disasters that penetrates to the very heart of human vulnerability.
Over the years I have been profoundly impacted by the power of water, including my own tears that can choke me up. It started when I nearly drowned at the tender age of six. Then, in mid-life, I confronted my fears and learned to swim. In the past decade, we were so affected by the tsunami in Thailand and the far-reaching effects of Katrina here in the United States.
Paradoxically, at the same time, my favorites relaxation images are always centered around water – peace descends for me as I enter into the grace of a waterfall, a bubbling brook deep in my being or listening to the lapping of waves by a sandy beach. I daily experience gratitude for water as the ultimate nourishment, cleansing and purifying agent of nature.
Bringing the power of water to my awareness, this past weekend, the island of Luzon in the Philippines was shattered by the typhoon, Ketsana, where 90% of the land was totally submerged in water. The Philippines is our original home.
Greater Manila, with a population of 20 million, is having its worst flood in decades. What started as normal rains during the rainy season, immediately became disastrous. The Marikina River swelled and washed away many homes leaving around 500,000 homeless, with the greatest impact on the poor and destitute.
Even though many communication lines were down, we found ways to connect with our family in the Philippines. You can imagine our relief to know
that all our family members were safe. However, the impact of the tragedies and devastation felt so overwhelming to me as I learned that many have lost everything.
My radiant daughter was at a loss for words as she told us about the tragedy and her interwoven feelings of compassion and pain. My courageous daughter and son-in-law did everything they could in their power to provide shelter, food, clothing and health needs for the employees of their family business who lost their homes. My mother provided shelter for both her staff of her inn, as well as, for all national and international guests who were stranded in Malate Pernsionne. My remarkable mother expressed great gratitude that she could do this for her “World family, sisters and brothers.”
We continue to learn of many heroic actions, where ordinary people have harnessed extraordinary generosity to care for their community. They are truly living the greatest gift that humans can offer to another – to be truly connected, for when one is affected, all are affected and we are all one.
The spirit of the human community emerged here in the United States and throughout the world. We have being hearing amazing stories of:
- People staying present and in the moment, such as a group linking hands to walk together through the raging waters.
- Those capable, helped mothers with babies and cared for the elderly.
- People were brought up to rooftops, until rescuers came.
- Employees were given safe shelter in their work environments, and employers were providing food and donations of clothing to those that they employ and their loved ones.
- Survival happened because everyone joined together, and reached out to help each other.
- Churches were overflowing on Sunday, both with people looking for shelter, but also those who were there to pray for others.
- Some were able to manage their fears by turning the rains into a children’s playground, an opportunity for a much needed bath, to wash clothes, to gather drinking water, to improvise lifesaving devises from whatever could float, take pictures on cell phones and cameras, to share with family and friends their postings on Facebook and Twitter.
- Family and friends from around the globe reached out and expressed their love and concern by connecting, listening, being present, extending prayers, sending love and contributing funds.
- Others tapped their energies to asked the waters to quell, pondering the meaning of the power of water on the highest levels.
- For others, outpouring, reaching out, sharing love and their innermost feelings of appreciation, fear, and grief.
As the floodwaters have subsided, the mud is clearing and rebuilding begins, we take a moment to remember all those that we cherish and appreciate in overcoming adversity together, reconnecting us to our vulnerability and our oneness.
With Love and Gratitude, Lalei and Phil
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