As our Journeys
near their end,
while we are bound
for Home with Him,
God will send
all those who suffer on this Earth,
who endure their pain
in His Name,
Love.
The Arms of God
are always stretched open wide
to warm and welcome
all
in need of His
Love.
When our Hearts
are filled with kindness, generosity, and humility,
and we find the courage to be sincere,
we are embraced by God
to dwell within
the Beautiful and Colorful spectrum
of His Love.
My Dear Friends,
believe in Yourself.
Believe in your capacity
for goodness,
your potential for great
Good.
Life is so unpredictable.
Our Joys and sorrows,
our Blessings and suffering
can come so quickly and unexpectedly.
Our Hopes and Dreams
can change in one instant.
This is True.
.
How can we find Peace
on this Earth?
..
Free your mind
to Liberate your Heart,
and then,
find your calling.
God will answer
your fervent Prayer.
The Compass of Life
is in the shape
of
YOUR Human
Heart.
.
To your thoughts,
He will be Listening.
He Treasures
every word you say,
every Prayer
you Pray.
Yes,
words and deeds of stone
may be thrown
your way.
But remembering all the Love
we have known,
resurrects
all
from the suffering
within.
The greatest Blessings
are beyond Belief.
The Heavens
are filled
with the Spark
of Creation,
the Light
of Revelation.
We are here
for a moment.
But,
we can Live
in one moment
for a long, long time.
ONE moment
can change a day.
ONE moment
can change a
Life.
.
In the Heart of a Child,
young or old,
one moment can last
Forever.
A warm hug, a smile, a compliment,
a simple word of praise
may seem inconsequential,
but to a Child
it
makes a difference.
Breaking emotional barriers
can transform the Lives
of everyone
and anyone,
forever.
How can one moment
last forever?
How can the story
of OUR Love,
our Life,
never die?
Our Joy and Happiness
can be captured.
Our time and place in space
can stand still.
The Love that lives
inside our Hearts
is the most powerful
and sustaining thing
in Heaven
or on Earth.
Love
defines God.
And,
it can define
YOU.
Love is the only thing
that transcends our
existence.
It exists
beyond death.
Love travels
faster than Light.
YES,
Love is the greatest thing
in our entire existence
and the True source
of Eternal Happiness.
Nothing
can ever destroy
True Love.
It really does last
forever.
God’s Love is revealed
in the way the Natural World
provides for our very Human needs.
He reveals His Love
in our Love
for each other.
God’s Love is revealed to us
because he has made us
His Children.
What incredible Love
our Father has shown us
in allowing us to be called
“Children of God”.
And that is not just
what we are called,
but what we are.
Goodnight.
10 Surprising Tips for Managing Stress
from our friends at Canyon Ranch
click here to read more
Effective stress management has become more important than ever. What do you normally do when stress is getting to you? Many of us turn to exercise or talk to a therapist when feelings of anger, anxiety or frustration arise. But did you know that taking a different route to work or sleeping on a fresh set of sheets can also help alleviate stress?
Try some of these unusual techniques the next time you need to clear your mind or calm yourself down.
Focus on Your Breath
When you’re stressed, your heart rate can increase, which can make you feel even more stressed. Try this simple exercise:
Focus your attention on your heartbeat for a few seconds. Then put your hand on your belly to feel it rise and fall as you breathe, and say, This is my body breathing. As you inhale and exhale deeply, notice your heart rate slow and feelings of calmness grow.
Rewrite Your Script
Ever have the same negative thoughts so frequently that they become a never-ending tape-loop, playing over and over again in your mind? I’ll never get everything done. I know they’re going to fire me. I’m going to get sick.
When you start thinking worst-case scenarios, ask yourself if your concerns are based on facts or emotions. If the latter, imagine that these thoughts are part of a script that you’re writing, then change the lines. This can help create some distance between you and your worries, and remind you that you are in control of the story of your life.
Or … Channel Your Inner Storyteller
As an alternative, invent a fairytale ending to your “story.” It’s an entertaining distraction and can help you recognize that fantasies—both bad and good—are just that. The reality of your situation probably lies somewhere in between.
Tune Into a New Voice
If you can’t turn off the stressful negative talk in your head, try replacing it with talk that’s positive. Music can help, but listening to an audio book or an interesting interview can provide you with actual dialogue to focus on.
Control What You Can Control
Worrying about major life or world events is one kind of stress, but equally as bothersome are the daily, chronic stressors that cause aggravation and tension. To avoid irksome traffic, take an alternate route to work that might be longer but less crowded. If you find yourself too wound up to sleep after watching the evening news, skip it in favor of a lighthearted sitcom.
Find the Funny
Research shows that laughter reduces stress hormones and triggers some of the same mood-boosting effects as exercise. So do whatever tickles your funny bone.
Make Time for Play
Watch young children at play. They truly live in the moment, not worrying about the future or the past. Take a cue from them and play at something in which you can become totally engrossed.
Start a card game, set aside time to do a craft project or draw a picture. Not an artist? No problem. Pick a simple image, like a tree or have fun doodling in a notebook. Don’t worry about how it turns out, simply focus on the act of drawing—the way your pen or pencil moves across the paper as the image takes shape.
Nurture Another Living Thing
It is easier to limit the time spent focusing on your own stressful thoughts when you’re busy attending to something or someone else. Bake cookies for a neighbor, play with a pet or get outside and garden.
Engage Your Senses
Senses play a role in your levels of stress. Gentle music, calming scents like lavender and dim lighting can alleviate stress.
And touch is no exception. Wearing something soft, splurging on a cozy set of sheets or even just keeping a piece of your favorite fabric in your pocket to hold or stroke occasionally can make your feel comforted and relaxed.
Try Some Tools
Traditional meditation tools—prayer beads, gongs, chanting—can help you focus and relax.
Or experiment with different apps you can download for your smartphone or tablet. There’s even a Zen rock garden app that lets you rake the sand with your fingertips.
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