Thursday, April 28, 2016

LISTEN...

The ability to LISTEN,  to hear what is said by others and by our own inner voice is almost an
ART form, especially in today's world where we can be bombarded by noise and news of all sorts.
When we are focused on who we are and what we want to do then we are able and willing to give our full attention to others and listen to what is said to us.
We become part of the community and family we live in and are able to open our hearts to love.
Most important of course, is the ability to listen to the Gentle Whisper within.
LISTEN to the Voice of God.


Monday, April 18, 2016

Comfort seeking...

We all seek to be comforted in one way or another and this is a good thing.
A person who is happy and feels comforted is able and more likely willing to share their happiness with others.
Perhaps the challenge lies in the choices we make in relation to comfort.
For example, food plays a big part in the world of comfort.  
Food is good, yet an inordinate love for food can lead to obesity and the suffering that comes with it. The same can be said for pleasures of all kinds. 
Our true nature is geared towards love and when we open our hearts and love others then we experience the comfort that comes with loving.
The spiritual-minded person knows the value of being loved by God and we find happiness in sharing His love in our lives, how we live and work and play.
Be comforted by Love.

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Meeting Friends...

It's a wonderful thing to meet up with friends and share with them, who we are and who they are.
Friendship is a give and take relationship where we explore and invite others to be part of our lives.
Likewise, they invite us into their inner circle of life, sharing joys and sorrows.
In a way, this is how we develop and grow as a person.
The part of us that can be hidden from ourselves is revealed when we are in the company of good and trusted friends.  No judgement, just interest.
I like to believe that our relationship with God is of a similar vein.
Through the lives of the saints and saintly persons we learn to acknowledge how much God loves us.
This love which can be hidden, comes to the surface when we are open and honest with ourselves.
We see who we are and we begin to see who our Loving Father is, compassionate and forgiving.
Then we are free to have a loving relationship with God.