Gratitude for Who and What You Are

"Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls." - Joseph Campbell

What University do you attend?

To attend Love University, your only requirement is for you to believe there just might be another way to go through life. No matter what you may have done in the past you will never be rejected from Love U. Also, Love University allows transfers from Fear State at any time, no questions asked.

THE QUIET PLACE

THE QUIET PLACE INSIDE

The tangles roots of addiction

begin in my mind

when I believe the world is

a land of trinklets promising happiness.

Wisdom from the mouths of babes: ‘Let go’, ‘Be open to Receive’ and ‘Move on’.

The essence of yourself as a child still lives in you, innocent and full of love.
Let a child re-introduce you to yourself.

Bye-Bye Wisdom

Part of growing up is learning the delicate balance of being dependent and independent. Toddlers can go through some separation anxiety, but ultimately and ideally, they learn that they are loved and cared for. With this they are able to say “bye-bye” and know they are not being left. The same is now true with your relationship with God. You may have conflict and anxiety in your life because you have been away from your spirituality for so long that you believe you are not alone. This makes it difficult to let go, even when it is time to move on. Developing your spirituality will allow you to feel more completely loved and cared for, and will help you let go of circumstances, people, and material possessions that are no longer in your best interest. When you take in that God has never left you; you will more easily be able to let go of situations when the time has come.

The paradox of Patience.

Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait, and wait without anxiety. Patience is natural to the teacher of God. All he sees is certain outcome, at a time perhaps unknown to him as yet, but not in doubt. The time will be as right as is the answer. And this is true for everything that happens now or in the future. The past as well held no mistakes; nothing that did not serve to benefit the world, as well as him to whom it seemed to happen. Perhaps it was not understood at the time. Even so, the teacher of God is willing to reconsider all his past decisions, if they are causing pain to anyone. Patience is natural to those who trust. Sure of the ultimate interpretation of all things in time, no outcome already seen or yet to come can cause them fear. (M-4.VII.1) ACIM

Towards Belief.

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Leading Christian thinkers diffuse the belief blockers of our time. Join Karl Faase, pastor and presenter of Towards Belief, as he travels to the UK, US and Australia to confront each of the blockers to Christian faith in the western world.

Me to WE: We live the change!

There exists only the present instant... a Now which always and without end is itself new. There is no yesterday nor any tomorrow, but only Now, as it was a thousand years ago and as it will be a thousand years hence. Meister Eckhart

For many of us, when we think of service, we envision great feats, sacrifices, large philanthropic donations, and other grand gestures. While service can be all those things, service can be much more accessible in our daily lives. Giving to others through service is simply recognizing what you do best in any given moment and offering that as a gift to someone else. For instance, in this moment, you may be sitting in a coffee shop across from someone who looks like she could really use a warm smile and, in this moment, you offer a smile in service to brighten her day. Giving can be that simple.

Gratitude is my prayer.

"Check and correct your aims every day to make sure they lead toward higher goals." VH

Practicing gratitude for our lives as human beings – for the air we breathe, for our magnificent bodies, and the beauty of being alive – is a wonderful place to start. From this point of view, we can expand our gratitude outward, like ripples in a still pond, appreciating everything and everyone we encounter and those who touch our lives as well. Oprah & Deepak

Gratitude is a lesson hard to learn.

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. Meister Eckhart

“Thank You” – 10 Formulas To Master Gratitude

It goes on!

With those three words Robert Frost summed up everything he’d learned about life!

I will not hurt myself again today

T.2.VI.4:9 says, " Before you choose to do anything, ask me if your choice is in accord with mine. If you are sure that it is, there will be no fear." ACIM

Me to WE: Inspire to rewire.

Founded in 2005 by Oliver Madison and Canadians Craig & Marc Kielburger, Me to We Style is a social enterprise that provides eco-friendly consumer options and offer an opportunity to be part of a movement towards a more socially-conscious future for our local and global communities. Read more

ME to WE and WHY

World Helped by You

Moral Re-Armament (MRA), of 1938, grew into an informal, international network of people of all faiths and backgrounds. It was based around what it called the 'Four Absolutes' (absolute honesty, absolute purity, absolute unselfishness and absolute love) and encouraged its members to be actively involved in political and social issues. One of the movement's core ideas was that changing the world starts with seeking change in oneself. Come Wind, Come Weather (1940) written by Daphne du Maurier contained stories of ordinary Britons who had found hope and new life through MRA. She dedicated it to "Frank Buchman, whose initial vision made possible the world of the living characters in these stories," and added, "What they are doing up and down the country in helping men and women solve their problems, and prepare them for whatever lies ahead, will prove to be of national importance in the days to come." The book sold 650,000 copies in Britain alone.

Where Frank Buchman appealed to adults, Gerry Visca appeals to the youth. New Thought was about the ONENSS. ACIM also teaches ONENES and ACIM came about after someone said “There has to be a better way.”

We live in a time where a shift in the world’s energy is moving from ME to MANY.  My state of being is centered around pouring myself into the benefit of others, inspiring them to be the best that they can be so they give permission to others to do the same.  I envision a world inspired and that brings me tremendous joy.

The Power of NOW

Where am I? Response is: 'Here'

What Time is it? Response is: 'Now'

Who am I? Response is: 'This Moment'

Faith, Hope and Charity.

The Three Sisters are a trio of peaks near Canmore, Alberta, Canada. They are known individually as Big Sister (Faith), Middle Sister (Charity) and Little Sister (Hope)

"There had been quite a heavy snowstorm in the night, and when we got up in the morning and looked out of the tent I noticed each of the three peaks had a heavy veil of snow on the north side and I said to the boys, 'Look at the Three Nuns.' They were called the Three Nuns for quite a while but later were called the 'Three Sisters,' more Protestant like I suppose." Albert Rogers

Remember to love.

Let Conflict Stop With You ~ Agree to the Great Law of Love That Sets You Free Guy Finley Read Entire Writing

Beyond therapy: Gemma Stone at TEDxCanmore

Today is life-the only life you are sure of.

In him, Jesus, is found the answer, because in his remembering that nothing happened he knew that he was still part of the Christ. And Christ is perfectly one, perfectly whole, and perfectly united with His Source. So by joining with Jesus, we are joining with that oneness, and therefore we are joining with Christ.

“What do I want?”

If there are times when you feel lonely, unloved, deliberately erase these feelings by refusing to entertain them in human mind. Know that God loves you. ~ I dwell in the oneness of eternal love. I draw to myself those whom I can bless and those from whom I can receive a blessing. My life is surrounded with friendship and love. Pure love comes forth from me and all feel good in my presence. My personal life is beautifully harmonized. I am fulfilled and happy. http://www.positivechristianity.org

Remember...

"One aim of a false teaching is to help someone believe that all is right when it is really all wrong." VH There is a simple test by which you can tell a true teacher from a false one.

 Remember:

When your thoughts, your words, and your actions align with your authentic self, …

you feel it. There is a peace that washes over you. And you know you are in harmony with your authentic self. http://www.receiveyourlife.com

Be sure to stop and consider well before you make any move, which will hurt or grieve another. There is a Principle of Goodness waiting for you to be one with it in action, speech, and thought. Here is your word: “Whom have I in heaven but thee? I love and adore Thee above all things.”ECH

"Live as if you were living already for the second time and as if you had acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now." —Viktor Frankl

Six approaches that you can use to influence and persuade other people.

6 key principles of influence by Robert Cialdini

INTROverts, EXTROverts , AMBIverts, being EXTRA ordinary and the Young Defyeneurs.

Susan Cain: The power of introverts

Introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world,

and should be encouraged and celebrated.

The Rapture Of Being.

Three Days with Kenneth George Mills

START un-doing.

You will get praise and honor among the people where you dwell by believing this message: “It shall come to pass that while they are yet speaking I will hear. Praise ye the Lord.” ECH

"Thoughts and moods that roam around the dark jungle of your inner self must be brought to the surface. That is basic, fundamental. Never forget it. The spiritual light exists for the purpose of shining down on the malicious marauders inside you, shining down and in it’s warmth and health and purity the spiritual sunshine can destroy the unconscious evils that make you miserable.
But you have to do something about the contact of the sunshine with the darkness. Your part is to allow yourself to see what is murky and foggy down there which is the same thing as bringing it up to the sunshine.

The Majesty of Calmness.

THE great test of individual character is not struggle but attainment; not failure but success; not adversity but prosperity. When Nature wants to put a man through the third degree, she places near him his laurel wreaths of victory; she megaphones to him the world’s plaudits of success; she parades stacks of newspaper clippings and magazine articles with his portraits; she clinks his money-bags in his ears, and she tells him confidentially of the world-changing power of his influence. She smiles on him kindly and murmurs, “Poor fellow, is he able to stand it?” Then she sends him for his test through — the dark valley of prosperity. Few pass through it immune; few acquire no perversion of mind, few escape fractures of ideals or new dents in character. But when one, through it all, remains just as good and simple and lovable as when he began the trip, remains kindly, strong, sympathetic, sincere, and unspoiled, Nature is glad indeed to admit she has found—a real man, a big man, a great man. The Power of Purpose by William George Jordan (1909)

William George Jordan (1864–1928) was an American editor and essayist.

Jordan was editor for several magazines during his lifetime, including the Ladies Home Journal and TheSaturday Evening Post, and he was author of a number of books. He lectured on education, and it was his suggestion that the governors of the states organize which led to their first meeting in Washington in 1908.

'' Nov 11th''

It is the VETERAN , not the preacher,

who has given us freedom of religion.

Joy and Peace are still possible, right here, right now, no matter what’s going on.

 “Stop pretending that you are in bondage—stop telling yourself that lie! Stop pretending to be someone, or something! You are no one, you are no-thing! You are not this body or this mind. This body and mind exist within who and what you are. You are pure consciousness, already free, awake, and liberated. Stand up and walk out of your dream. I am here to say that you can do this.”

 ~ Adyashanti

“We always want someone else to change so that we will feel good. But has it ever struck you that even if your wife changes or your husband changes, what does that do to you? You’re just as vulnerable as before; you’re just as idiotic as before; you’re just as asleep as before. You are the one who needs to change, who needs to take medicine.”

 ~ Anthony De Mello

“Just sit there right now, don’t do a thing. Just rest. For your separation from God, from Love, is the hardest work in this World. Let me bring you trays of food and something that you like to drink. You can use my soft words as a cushion for your Head.”

The Ten Cannots and Seven National Crimes.

Gemma Stone: Is your relationship with yourself based on love or fear?

Love is NOT a Test-Jennifer Hadley (I don’t believe God tests us, nor do I believe the Universe tests us. I have a friend that believes we are tested. But if you’ve studied ACIM, and we are the one who is dreaming of separation then who or what is there to test us. I’ve come to realize it’s a matter of degrees. Faith vs doubt. Love vs fear. And you really need to question every belief. That’s where the work of Morty Lefkoe and Byron Katie is helpful.)

The Ten Cannots of William John Henry Boetcker (1873–1962). Boetcker was an American Presbyterian minister and influential public speaker. He quickly gained attention as an eloquent motivational speaker, and is often regarded today as the forerunner of such contemporary "success coaches" as Anthony Robbins. Originally published in 1916 as a pamphlet entitled The Ten Cannots which emphasized freedom and responsibility of the individual on himself.

We were brothers up there.

It is important to realize that the meaning we unconscious give to events is never the truth, because events have no inherent meaning.  So any meaning we give an event—positive or negative—exists only in our mind, not in the event itself.  Full article @ But I Want To Have Positive Emotions by Morty Lefkoe

I was watching a show the other night. The sub-plot was the main characters father loosing his drivers licence and wanting his son to take him to see someone before thy die to tell him something. The father had been a flyer during WWII and had gotten lost. This other man had also been a flyer and had helped him get turned around and fly in the right direction home.

“Do I want to understand…or, do I want peace?”

Do you remember the old expression "If the shoe fits, wear it"? Well, in our spiritual work, any reaction we have to a correction proves that our shoes not only fit, but they are laced too tight. We can use everything that is thrown at us (right or wrong) to walk away from what is wrong within ourselves. This path naturally turns every so-called "wrong" into a Right. [Read Entire Writing] Guy Finley

Energy Healing – What is it really? by Stacy Sully

"This is a dangerous world because millions of human beings live from Old Natures while believing they have New Natures.

Never overlook a chance to help and make a difference.

Ruth went to her mail box and there was only one letter. She picked it up and looked at it before opening, but then she looked at the envelope again.

There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and address. She read the letter:

A Hope-filled Spirituality

You can't get to the truth until you first look at the error

DRAWING YOUR OWN TO YOU.

SUPPOSE that you wish to draw friends and companions to you; that you wish to enlarge your circle of friendships. This, too, can all be worked out by law, for everything can be worked out by the same law, the reason being that all is One and that the One becomes the many in expression. There are too many people in the world who are lonesome because they have a sense of separation from people. The thing to do is not to try to unify with people, but with the Principle of Life behind all people and things. This is working from the center and not the circumference; in this One Mind are the minds of all people.

MONEY A SPIRITUAL IDEA.

MANY people seem to think that money must be evil, although I have never as yet seen any who did not want a lot of this evil in their lives.

RACE CONSCIOUSNESS.

ONE of the things which greatly hinders us from demonstrating a greater degree of prosperity we may call race thought or race consciousness_[1]. This is the result of all that the race has thought or believed. We are immersed in it, and those who are receptive to it are controlled by it. All thought seeks expression along the lines of least resistance. When we become negative or fearful we attract that kind of thought and condition. We must be sure of ourselves; we must be positive; we must not be aggressive, but absolutely sure and poised within. Negative people are always picking up negative conditions; they get into trouble easily: Persons who are positive draw positive things; they are always successful. Few people realize that the law of thought is the great reality; that thoughts produce things. When we come to understand this power of thought, we will carefully watch our thinking to see that no thought enters that we should not want made into a thing. Creative Mind and Success, by Ernest S(hurtleff) Holmes [1919]

DIRECT PRACTICE FOR PROSPERITY.

SUPPOSE that you are doing a mail order business and sending out cards to the whole country.

Never miss the opportunity to be fully alive, and of course there's only one place to do that,

right now – the present moment.

“I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today.

I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet.

I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.”
 ~ Groucho Marx

PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE

EMPLOYMENT PRAYERS

MY PROFESSION
My profession is the Activity of the Great Mind working through me.

As such It is a Divine Activity and is constantly in touch with Reality.

I am inspired in my work from On High with lofty ideals,

And my thought is illumined by the All-Knowing One.

I am inspired.
Ernest S. Holmes

PERFECT EMPLOYMENT PRAYER

Imagination vs. Fantasy

C.S. Lewis delineated between the two in his book “Surprised by Joy”_[1] where he talked about his early days imagining “Animal Land” which was a world he made up with his older brother. The time he spent imagining Animal Land, he noted, was great practice for becoming a writer. But fantasies about his own glory, he noted, (he would often spend time fantasizing about being a good dancer) was only practice for becoming a fool.