I live in the present moment.
Rodney Smith
If we are living in the present moment, the influence of the past is minimal.
Whenever we bring in the past and superimpose it on this moment, we kill part of our aliveness. We limit our actions and thoughts to what we have already done, and we limit ourselves to what we have already been.
We should view our memories as old relics that have limited use as current reference points.
God Loves Variety
Steve Goodier
I like the story about three ministers and a priest who played golf together every week. They decided to visit each other's churches. So the following day, the three ministers showed up at an early morning mass at their friend's church. There were no empty pews, so they stood in the back.
When the priest saw them, he whispered to the little acolyte, "Get three chairs for the Protestants!" The boy looked stunned and sat down.
The priest pointed in the back to where the clergymen were standing and repeated, "Get three chairs for the Protestants." The confused boy still stared back blankly.
Exasperated, the priest said emphatically, "Please! Get three chairs for the Protestants!"
The dismayed acolyte stood before the congregation and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen. This is the first time this has ever been done in a Catholic church, but let's all stand and give three cheers for the Protestants!"
Perhaps it's time to give three cheers to those of another faith. And while we're at it, let's applaud those of other cultures and races, too! What a beautiful world it is when all are truly part of one glorious family! And after all, if God doesn't love variety, why is there so much of it?
Recharging Your Batteries
Getting Run Down
Our natural state of being is vibrant, happy to be alive. Yet, there can be times when we feel run down and worn out. This does not mean that we are lazy or unfit for the tasks in our lives; it means that we need to recharge our batteries and find a way of keeping them charged. Vitamins and extra rest can be very helpful in restoring our physical bodies. And if we are willing to delve deeper, we may discover that there is an underlying cause for our exhaustion.
Whenever you are feeling run down, take an honest look at how you have been thinking, feeling and acting. You will likely find a belief, behavior pattern or even a relationship that is out of alignment with who you really are. Perhaps you believe you have to be perfect at everything or you have been bending over backwards to get people to like you. Maybe you are dealing with mild depression or simply have too much on your plate right now. There may also be people or situations in your life which are draining your energy. Once you get clear on the root cause, you can weed it out and better direct your flow of energy in the future.
In time, you might notice that the reasons you feel run down have less to do with how much you are doing and more to do with the fact that in your heart, you would rather be doing something else entirely. From now on, try and listen to what your heart really wants. It may take meditation, or just a moment of silent tuning in to gain the clarity you need, but it is well worth the effort. When you know what you truly want to do, and honor that in all situations, you will find that getting run down is a thing of the past.
I pay attention to my breathing.
Diana Lang
The breath is the bridge between the self and the soul; the more connected we are to our breath, the more connected we are to our soul. When we stop breathing [hold our breath], it means that in some way we are disconnecting from ourselves, from our feelings, from our life force.
Notice your breathing now. Are you restricting it in any way? Is it rolling naturally and fully? Does the chest feel tight? Does it feel open? The breath is a powerful barometer of our state of mind.
We may hold our breath when we're tense or when we're concentrating, nervous, or upset. If the breath is shallow, there is tension in the body. When the breath is full and deep, it's a good indication that you are physically, mentally, and emotionally balanced.
What Is Love?
Neale Donald Walsch
It is that which is without condition, without limitation, and without need.
Because it is without condition, it requires nothing in order to be expressed. It asks nothing in return. It withdraws nothing in retaliation.
Because it is without limitation, it places no limitation on another. It knows no ending, but goes on forever. It experiences no boundary or barrier.
Because it is without need, it seeks to take nothing not freely given. It seeks to hold nothing not wishing to be held. It seeks to give nothing not joyously welcomed.
And it is free. Love is that which is free, for freedom is the essence of what God is, and love is God, expressed.
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