IGNITE...

 IGNITE...  set fire to...

Whenever we are inspired and moved to be creative and loving, we become like a fire that can and will spread, so easily, so readily.  

We become ignited with a love that can and will transform us into our true selves. It will become a way of life that forces us to love and learn and become Godlike.

Whatever it is that sparks of this fire within us, it will not leave us alone until we respond to the special grace we are receiving. We become like a messenger who must deliver the news that is burning within.  We are restless until we obey the call of God.

At times we may not even be fully aware of how powerful it is, to become ignited with the love and grace of God. Spend time quietly and allow the truth of what is happening within us, to unfold.  Are we being called to live a special life?

Are we being inspired to become a leader of others, and God knows how much the World needs good leaders / good people who are inspired to give ALL.

When moved by grace, allow it to happen. Accept as a natural progression of how wonderful it is to be alive.  Let our hearts be ignited with Love!

HUMOUR...

 HUMOUR...

    A sense of humour can defuse a bad situation, allowing people to keep a sense of pride in who they are and what they do.

    Years ago, Bishop Fulton Sheen was a great speaker on TV.  His talks had depth, yet alway began with humour... 

   He said, one day a mother was removing her crying child from the audience who had come to hear him speak...  'Dear lady, no need to remove your child.  The crying doesn't bother me...'  The mother replied,  'It's your voice that bothers the child.'   In this way, with humour, he allowed the audience to laugh at him and with him.. 

    Humour and humility could well be linked together.  By using a sense of the rediculous we give freedom to others to laugh at us, more especially to laugh with us!.

    The ability to be light-hearted and not too serious in our endeavours, allows others, not to be afraid, and listen to what  we have to say,  This humble attitude  gives power to our words and actions, and can build friendships.

    With good humour we can conquer the World!

HONESTY...

 HONESTY...

The best form of Honesty is with ourselves, and a good question to ask ourselves... 

Am I an honest person?  Does my lifestyle and behavour denote the truth of just how honest I am?

Simple questions, yet perhaps with not so simple answers, because we are imperfect people, and often do not meet the standard of an honest person...

Next good question...  Why?  Why do I fail to be honest, especially with myself, and just how honest am I in relation to others?  IF only the answers came as easily as the questions do.

Take myself for an example...  a good Christian person, with a desire and love for attending Church, and a good team-player too. So, where does dishonesty come into my life?

I'm not a thief, and I have no desire for a lot of Worldly pleasures and gifts, so just where does being dishonest come into the picture?

Perhaps I  ought to be asking others who see me more clearly than I see myself. Still, in the deeper parts of one's being, there is a prompting that takes place, quietly and honestly, no matter how many excuses we make for our failures.

This prompting comes to us through the Holy Spirit because of our attempts at being honest.  Nothing is wasted where God is concerned.  HE sees ALL / and HE knows ALL, down to the minutest detail in our lives.

Imagine that. Nothing is hidden from the Mind of God, and the more we become God -like, the easier it will be for us to see the working's of the Holy Spirit.  

The Gift of Honesty will be mine!

GOOD WILL...

 GOOD WILL...

Beginnings are everything. As soon as we begin, the creative juices will open up and we can surprise ourselves with the hidden gems of artistic talent.

So, how do we make a good beginning?  

First and foremost, Good Will.  When one is able to muster up a start, then one has already begun to foster the good will to follow the inspiration that has entered our heart.

Having good will to put all negative thoughts to one side and open up our hearts to that wonderful inner voice which prompts us to write down whatever thoughts come, places us on the road to creative success.

I had such hopes of writing a new story, one that would move me to renew my creative ability to write, yet  I seem to lose my way, distracted so easily by 'other ideas and thoughts'...  What to do...

I asked myself... Have I the Good Will to be faithful to my writing talent?  The answer was immediate, Yes, of course...  Next question, Have you time to write? After a little while, I confessed, Yes!

No more playing around with useless thoughts and worries.  Now is the time to show my Good Will, and write.

This simple act of honesty with myself has worked wonders.  I am a writer again!

FORTITUDE...

 FORTITUDE might well be another word for Courage, a willingness to be brave when difficulties come our way.

This kind of courage shows itself over a period of time.  We want to be able to suffer well, yet only when we can fortify ourselves, and be protected from a negative attitude or person will we be able to suffer well.

A friend of mine got published in a Magazine.  She was so encouraged and full of interest in writing more.  Then someone who wanted to offer her good advice in becoming a better writer, outlined a certain mistake.  It took the wind out of her sails, so to speak and suddenly she felt unable to write...

This is where fortification can protect us from the negative, and encourage us to only be open to positive encouragement.  They say, by our mistakes we learn, yet be careful, being able to create in writing or acting or painting, our creative self is very, very fragile.

Fortitude will guard us against any negative vibes, and we will soar into a World of positive creativity!    

ENERGY...

ENERGY...

To have a motor car without power is futile, no matter how beautiful it might be. Well, the same goes for ourselves.  If we feel without energy,  then our efforts will be of no use.  

The Energy we possess within is the driving force, helping us to achieve all that we want or need to do.  This energy is the true belief we possess within ourselves, driving us to almost amazing feats at times.

With this Energy, this powerful ability to believe in all that we want to do, is powerful.  We can reach forward and surprise others, and especially ourselves. We become a substance of Power, guided by the very Creator who has brought us into existance.  We can and will respond to the gift of Life.

Perhaps what is needed most is to eliminate all and everything that would destroy the belief we have in being a person of worth, energised to do whatever we are inspired to do, and reach for what appears impossible! 

DESIRE...

 DESIRE...

Someone once said that whatever we desire, is a reflection of just who we are. I wonder if that is true?

In a way, whatever we aspire to, and give our time to, becomes an image of the real inner us.  For example, a person I know, who will not be named, always had a desire to act, to become an actress.  

She loved to behave in an almost exagerated way, with gestures and loud laughing and having fun. Even when she sneezed or coughed, it  would be heard, loud and clear.  And of course, she was brilliant at emphasing each word as she spoke.  We thought it was funny, then she won best actress when taking part in local plays.

Yes, she became famous.  The laugh was on those who laughed at her.

So, good sense would say, be careful what you desire because it will become you.