Thursday, May 30, 2013

POWER-LESS

The other day we found ourselves without electrical power.
Suddenly, we couldn't work / read / use computer / TV etc.
We were left in darkness; able and willing to work, yet could not.
It made me realise how weak one can be.
Perhaps we measure our progress in life according to how much we can achieve.
Yet, when we are no longer in control / when the lights go out, there is a wonderful opportunity presented to us to relax and just be.
In the spiritual life we meet occasions of darkness; the light has gone out!
It may be our own fault according to the choices we make, or not.
It seems to me that this state of darkness is a positive one where we learn to relax and just be in the
Presence of God.
Our self-importance is put aside and we find an inner Light that comforts and guides us.


Monday, May 27, 2013

HEALTH

I'm in recovery mode from a bad head-cold, t.g.
Strange how being unwell seems to creep up on us. All my plans put on hold.
Is there a lesson to be learnt in being sick?
I'm sure there is, yet I've yet to find it.
I do believe that it's important to 'empty' ourselves, even of the good things we want to do.
Perhaps illness is a help in that direction.
Even pain can be a teacher if one is able to be a good pupil of life.
I do know and recognise that HEATH is vitally  important.
Most times, the choice lies with ourselves...
Do I monitor what I eat and avoid the 'sweet' things that can cause imbalance in the body...
Do I exercise, generally, and protect the gift of health...
A lot of questions to take on board (perhaps not when one is unwell)  yet good to remember,
"We are the Masters of our Ship..."

Thursday, May 23, 2013

A STUDENT OF LIFE!

This evening I attended a computer class to learn how to open up my blog page for comments.
This is a challenge for me as I'm a bit shy about what comments I might receive
 My blogs are of a spiritual vein / thoughts that help and direct me towards becoming a better, more balanced person.
If these thoughts are helpful for me, then surely I would want to share them with others.
Of course, I would like to do just that and yet there is a side of me that is nervous about what opinions others might have...
I suppose I am spoiled by living in a Positive Community, the Servants of Love, where it is a basic requirement to be positive in how we view people and life in general.
The foundation of the community is to see God's Love behind all that happens, even the things we don't like.
So now, I am preparing myself to be open to others and to learn from whatever comments come my way.
I now become student of life!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Facilitate the flow of Grace!

WE are guided by the Graces God gives to us; like a spiritual energy that motivates us in doing good.
When we respond to Grace we become our true self, a Child of God.
Our lives become deep and meaningful.
Grace flows from one person to another as easily as a flowing stream.
This is how we love another.
Of course, if we place obstacles in the way ( pride and ego etc.) then we stop the flow of Grace.
So, it's important to learn how to respond to the Graces we receive.
How, I wonder?
Perhaps the easy way is to facilitate the Graces we receive by stepping out of the way and let God guide us.
When we do this, we become a facilitator of Grace for others too.

Passing on...

My brother, who had a stroke some years ago, took ill and winded up in Hospital. 
We, the family, had no idea how serious this might be as he still takes tablets and a drug called Warferin.
I mentioned this to a friend who is strong, spiritually and she stated that it's good to accept that someone might be 'passing on'.
I was upset and didn't know why... 
Was he going to die?  Should I be prepared for this?  Was it God's Will?
I do believe that God calls us, at our best...
I wonder when is that?  I believe in Life here-after and yet, am I prepared to die?
Being disturbed can be a good thing.
It makes me think about the Journey we are on, each one of us, and how our daily life is meant to lead us in the direction of Heaven.
So, is my daily life bringing me closer to God?
Good question...
Do I have an answer?

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

LOVE!



When we want to be guided through life, we need to find a good mentor, someone who can practically take us by the hand and show us the way.
Well, for those of us who are Christian, we have already found our Mentor in the Person of Christ.
Where do we go from there?
Do we sit back and wait for Christ to live our lives for us?
No. That is not the role of a Mentor.
Christ has told us, 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. Follow Me.'
This is the big Secret, to follow our Mentor / to follow Christ.
We have the greatest gift in life, a Free Will.  Therefore, it's up to us to choose which way we want to go.
Perhaps that's why Christ says, 'Follow Me.'
We have a guide-line, a map that will lead us to Love.
Each day, the choice is ours.
Let's choose the path of Love!

Friday, May 3, 2013

The Gift of Life






Today, this day is special.
Value it / value the Gift of Life.
Be open and willing to follow the inspirations that come.
Divine invitations come our way, each day.
Listen and obey.
Let's be grateful for the Gift of Life!