Sunday, February 25, 2024

LOOK FORWARD...

 Look Forward is a great way to be positive to all the many new happenings in our lives. We may like to remain as we are, happy with what we have, yet it doesn't work!

Looking forward to new happenings, even if it means being fearful, or anxious or whatever spikes our life, can always be the best way to deal with change. Life does not remain static. We are in the flow of change and by embracing whatever is New, will give us the positive energy to enjoy life.

We used to have an automatic car which I loved. However, change happens and I found myself back to re-learning how to use manual gears. To some people this would only be a matter of practise, yet for me it seemed the end of my ability to drive, I was terrified.  Somehow, I felt unable to change...

Could I?  Would I? Will I?  With a little encouragement from friends, and time spent practising, I realised that by being willing to learn, change happens and one can move on with life, and look forward when new changes happen, and they will!



Sunday, January 14, 2024

JOY


 'Joy so lies in the doing... ' a good quote from Shakesphere, so I believe, full of wisdom and honesty.  When one is able to do exactly what one is meant to do, then Joy will be the reward.

We love to feel joyful and enjoy all that we do, and how we are and who we are, yet life is not that simple.  Feelings can be deceiving and may eventually lead us astray.

Of course, we receive so many moments of joy in our lives, a mother with her children / a job well done / a love coming straight from the heart.  Oh yes, life is full of moments of joy and if we have any sense at all, we will seek them out and be Joyful!

True Joy is found in our belief system. When I truly believe that who I am and what I am doing is correct, especially in the Eyes of God, then I am filled with Joy.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

THERAPY through Writing, creatively


Therapy through Writing Creatively can be a great means of avoiding stress and worry which seems to be a huge problem, especially in Today's World.

Problem solving comes about when we realise that most difficulties are created in the Mind which blocks our ability to move forward and focus on solving whatever difficulties we are faced with.  The answer can be a simple one, to apply pen to paper and write creatively about whatever is disturbing our peace of mind.

Creative writing lends awareness to the workings of the Mind, especially our imagination, which often allows us to become fearful instead of mindful. If we imagine our Mind to be a powerful machine which responds to whatever information we put into it, then we can examine and give thoughtful and meaningful time to all that is going on inside this wonderful creative machine, our Mind.

This is where careful examination and a lot of good common sense will guide us to a more Positive Mindset.  Now we are free to use our imagination creatively, and become the writer we desire to be.  

The following steps to take will require time and patience.  Finding a place where we can relax and take time out to uncover the workings of our mind, and then find a remedy for old habits that often cause us to lose confidence in our ability to become a truly Positive Person!


Thursday, December 28, 2023

FEAR-LESS

 A New day, a new start to a New Year 2024! How time flies by so quickly. Can I, will I be able to create a new me...

I realise how important it is to develop my creative self, and listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, guiding me to become a better and more able person.

As my Writing Book says, Pen to Paper, and so it shall be. Write down all that comes to mind, even if it makes no sense.  God allows for error, yet not for idleness, so begin and spend quality time writing and reading and listening.

When one is open to inspiration, then all is well, yet relax awhile. Being inspired is like listening to a prayer in silence. No need for thoughts that hold us to the past. Simply be, just as we are.  Let God do His work in us. 

Trust in the power of prayer, and hold on tightly to love.  Be confident that God loves us, so we can ask ourselves, do we love God?



Sunday, November 19, 2023

GRATITUDE


A Grateful heart is a loving heart, and when we examine our lives, there is so much to be thankful for, to our Creator and to all those who love us.
Today I celebrate my 80th Birthday, how marvelous and almost miraculous too. Have I truly spent my life daily, with thoughts of all that is good and wonderful? 
So many good memories come to mind, and such good friends that I have, help me to have a grateful heart.  Thank You God, and to ALL who have enriched my life.
Hopefully, I do have managed to enrich the lives of some, with the Grace of God.
  

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

CREATIVITY...


At times, we can be selective about what we want to do / what we want to be etc. Good questions to ask, and hopefully we will find good answers.

For myself, Pen to Paper (fingers on the keyboard) gets me going, and I often surprise myself by the results. Perhaps not quite pulitzer standard, yet enjoyable to see what the imagination and timespent can put together.

It is important to find our creative ability, whatever it might be and be honest about spending time to follow our inspirations and imagination. What a great thrill to actually surprise ourselves and even others by our creativity.

Here in Wicklow there is a project in operation inviting artists to create Murals of a kind, and in this way add colour and creativity in displaying works of Art!

This is where we allow ourselves to express our talents for the World to see. Will we receive a good response?  Only by applying ourselves will we find out.

I'm enclosing a work of art, based on an old photograth which is receiving great admiration by the people of Wicklow town, and visitors too.

Friday, October 20, 2023

Heart-Felt

 A lot of things we do and say comes from the logic of our mind. This is good, yet there is a time for us to step away from our logical selves and aim at a different way of looking at who we are, and life in general.

This is where our Heart can become the ruler of life.   'Am I able to listen to the promptings of my inner self, the inner voice that speaks of love and gratitude and caring and sharing?'

This might seem a contradiction to being logical, able and willing to respond to the daily challenges of life and what it takes to become reasonable and responsible for our actions.  There are moments of crisis when we must act to what is happening in the World at large.

However, the person who is able to listen to the promptings of the Heart, will be guided by an 'inner light' coming from the Creator of all that is wholesome and good. A certain wisdom will step in to guide and protect. 

The awareness of our Creative Self, helps us to go beyond what we know, encouraging us to become more than we are.  This spiritual awareness will lead us to a world guided by Heart-Felt Love for all that is wonderful in life.