Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Laughter...

Often the mistakes we make in life can cause us laughter later on.
We realise that life is not meant to be taken seriously.  
We can be serious about commitment in our lives and applying ourselves to our daily duties, yet  without a morbid or serious attitude.
No wonder God prompts us to be childlike and happy in our endeavours.
Mistakes and failures can be a great source of learning and also shared-laughter when we are free to laugh at ourselves.
This is wisdom, to be open and willing to have a good laugh!


Monday, July 20, 2015

TIME OUT...

When this wonderful world that we live in appears to become too much to handle, take a break.
Time out in reflection / time out with God in prayer / time out in creative endeavours will help to bring back a sense of peace and comfort.
Community and family and friends lend an atmosphere of peace and contentment and yet often we need to step out on our own and discover the mystery of God's love for us.
This is often called going on  RETREAT.  
In our community we have organised a Retreat Get-a-way to west Cork which is special for me.
I will be joining with Michaela who is brilliant at guiding people in Positive Psychology.
My part will be in facilitating Creative Writing sessions.
It's great to get the opportunity to share with others what is a passion for oneself.
Of course the huge bonus is the location, an organic farm in one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. 
And an extra bonus will be the Sound Therapy sessions run by Harry Parkinson.
Yes, it's such a gift to avail of  Time Out!



Thursday, July 16, 2015

A Child of God...

I watched a programme on TV about a person who was united with her birth-mother after a lapse of so many years.  The person had suffered for so many years believing they were not wanted.... 
Great happiness followed when they were united and realised they were always loved.
This story made me realise the power of love and what it is like for each one of us to be united to our heavenly Parent.
We can have an idea of the power of a parent's love, yet to be able to fathom the love God has for each one of us...
We are a Child of God and loved beyond our wildest imagination.
Love without limits!



Monday, July 13, 2015

PROGRESS...

It's a very human requirement to make progress in life; to believe we are developing ourselves and becoming a better and more able person.
When we are sound in mind and body, then this will happen.
When we are weak, perhaps unwell or troubled, then a different course of action is required.
We are being invited to go deeper within and examine our motives for all our actions etc. 
This is where our spiritual life is a great blessing.
We come to realise that God is ever present with us.  We have the hosts of heaven on call!
Christ said, ' I am with you always...'
Life is both a challenge and a wonderful invitation to become more at one with God.
Perhaps it's when we are weakest that in truth we are strongest.
St. Paul reminds us, 'In my weakness, I found my strength.'



Tuesday, July 7, 2015

FRIENDS

It's important to have friends, good friends. people who encourage us to be the best we can be.
When it comes to the spiritual life, it's important to embrace the company of those who will help us to love God and grow in awareness of His love for us.
This can be a challenge as we may have good friends and yet they may not be enlightened or have awareness of God's Presence in our lives.
If this is so, then we have to let go of all and everyone who would distract or make less of our desire to love God.
It's sounds harsh and yet if we hold on to friends for friendship sake, even though they cannot help us in our spiritual need, then we do them and ourselves a dis-service.
Perhaps Shakesphere knew it all when he said,
 'To thy ownself be true and thou wilt not be false to anyone.' 
St. Julian of Norich is quoted as saying, ' All is well, all is LOVE.'