POSITIVE SPIRIT

To have a positive spirit depends on how willing we are to accept what comes our way, each moment.

There are times when we are receiving a lot. This can be embarrassing as we may well feel we do not deserve to receive so much.

St. Therese put it well when she said, 'To receive so much and to do so little, this is my martyrdom...'

Other times, God will invite us to be gracious when we might want to give out and vent our annoyance etc. Yet, these little incidents are like gems / precious jewels that will help us to discipline ourselves and so put love first.

Each day will bring opportunities to be grateful, or to be gracious. The choice is ours, and the more we respond positively, the stronger we become in having a positive spirit.

This is the Jewel of inner strength.

ENJOY LIFE!

Life is made up of many opportunities to enjoy ourselves; to take time out and savour the gift of the present moment.

At times, we become busy and forget to make the most of what is happening now. Whatever work we are doing, or occupied with, takes precedent and so our values change from being a happy person to someone who is occupied with achieving success.

God does not intend for us to 'mend' the world. He is simply happy for us to enjoy the gift of life He has given us.

So, where does this desire of achievement come from ?

Surely, God wants us to make the most of our lives and develop ourselves?

The person who is able and willing to enjoy life will be the person who achieves most out of being who they are, a child of God / someone who is blessed with happiness and peace.

Enjoy the gift of life!

CHANGE

Change happens whether we like it or not. We learn new things / we grow older and hopefully wiser.

So, it would seem to be a good idea to move with changes that happen in our lives. Learn to let go of old habits and things, and open our hearts to new ways and new happenings.

God invites us constantly, to wake up and listen to the Gentle Whisperings of His Divine Voice, prompting us to change our ways and become a better person, someone who is moved by Grace rather than personal desires.

Do we listen? Can we change? Do we want to?

Everything depends on our good will, and our ability to respond to Love.

Of a Spiritual Mind

Life and living in general can move so fast. We have plans / good intentions / ideals to live up to, and yet we may find ourselves wanting... lacking in the motivation and energy to move forward.

So, what can we do? Is there an answer?

For myself, I find a solution in going back to 'basics'. There is an ordinary, human approach to life, and there is an 'extra' ordinary way of living our lives.

We do this by allowing ourselves to relax and respond to the gift of faith that teaches us how to be in contact with God.

People have different ideas and images of God, yet this does not change the truth that God is the Creator of ALL.

My little mind won't take me very far, yet my faith in the goodness of God can and will place me on mountain tops.

When I am of a spiritual mind, then I possess the wonder and majesty of God.

GOD'S LOVE

Everything we do gains value by the amount of love we put into what we do.

A truly creative person will put 'heart and soul' into their creative work and that is what draws people to admire and feel love for it.

All relationships depend on the depth of the love invested; on just how much we are willing to love one another.

Words cannot describe love, yet each of us has an understanding of love, beyond our understanding.

No wonder it is so difficult to understand God's love for us; a love with no limits. This can explain in a small way, why we are so attracted to the spiritual life. We are drawn to God like metal is drawn to a magnet.

The only pain in our relationship with God is our lack of love.

To be loved without measure and not to be able to respond likewise.

This is the price we pay for God's love for us.

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WAIT, PATIENTLY

There are times when we are asked to wait for others / wait for inspiration / wait for suffering to pass by / wait for peace to return etc.
It is a humbling situation to be in, just to wait, patiently.

This is a good training for us in allowing God to come to us. We might want to jump in and take control and yet it is at these very moments in our lives that we can be close to God, more than ever before.

Wait patiently; let our souls walk with God, at His pace and not ours.