Good Morning Everyone!
Daily Devotion.. With a prayerful mind, once you begin, you cannot stop, there is no room for laziness. Put your heart into everything you do. It doesn’t matter if you are “getting anything out of it”. Whether there is a response is secondary. It is sincere heartfelt devotion that is rewarding. It brings transformation. True worship is a daily act. Meditate and Pray with a “humble” mind. Blessings – Oyashikiri
photography – light and shadows -Q
After watching the news last night and seeing the snow storms that hit parts of the States and Canada leaving behind a mess to be cleaned up and dealt with for days to come, went searching for a picture that showed green vegetation and new growth. Wow my prayers and positive energy is being sent out to all of you who need that extra boost.
The PL lesson for today was > Begin each Day with a Renewed Sense of Appreciation < Are you living each day and getting into a rut? By making small changes in the things you do, your day to day life can become fresh and exciting. We are here today , by the grace of God. Let’s make each day meaningful, by starting out with a feeling of gratitude for a brand new day. In being genuinely happy about life, we will be blessed with a deeper sense of happiness.
Smile, you are loved each and every day, sometimes we may not feel very loved, but you are. Know and believe, you are loved.
I love this picture.. Warm HUGS everyone! Blessings – Oyashikiri.
Are there moments when you feel the ship has sailed and you are not on it. …. Do you feel you are standing on the dock watching it sail away thinking you should have gotten there sooner ….. If you are on the dock, it is because that is where you were meant to be …… That ship wasn’t the one that had a berth on it for you. At the time, you might not realize that, but Believe …. because if and when the time is right for you to be on the boat, you will be.
There is no denying that life can be a struggle. Often we can feel pulled in far too many directions. World news is negative and television and movies can be so violent. How do we stay tuned to the “word of ‘God/TaoUniverse”, we Trust in our divine connection with the Higher Power. we Believe with all our hearts that our prayers are heard, and Know that we are blessed. Whatever we are living it is because we are in a learning curve, give thanks that you are alive, the moment will pass, and life will move on.
Say good riddance to the past and move on. Today is a brand new day. My prayers are with you today, and always. Blessings, Oyashikiri…
virtual art – second life -Q
Do you wake up and view the world around you in a positive light? Are you a half full, or half empty (glass) person? Or do you tend to see the world through a cloud, or haze that never seems to go away?
There is beauty in all times of the day or night, and if you are in a mood to find it, there is also gloom and loneliness even doom. When we give ourselves to God (higher power/TAO) we are blessed with a divine inner strength that helps ground us and travel with us through the many challenges we face in life. Before we can even begin to find happiness with someone else, or in the world, we have to begin with liking ourSELVES. To take responsibility for who we are and what we do.
Acts of respect and courtesy are reflections of how much we value others. We have all heard the expression, “no man is an island” its been around for years, and it has stayed around, because over and over it is a lesson we need to be reminded of.
All meaning in life is arbitrary. It is not tied to god, family or self unless we define it as such. Nothing in life gives us meaning in and of itself. It is we who assign meaning to objects and relationships.
That said, Wake up World! It is Tuesday, have a happy happy day! Blessings.. Oyashikiri
photography- virtual- SL-Japan Tempura Island – url http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/tempura%20island/135/46/33
There is a great sense of joy when we are able to express our true selves. Our environment and the things that happen all around us, are all materials for self expression. In PL we are taught that with God’s blessing, we will be able to freely express ourselves using these materials. When I found this little church tucked away between a wooded area and the sea, the artist’s build brought a genuine smile and joy to me. If you are virtual traveler this is the link to ! The Sanctuary ” Our Lady Lourdes of Lourdes”, the url is http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Excellens/189/209/67
Always focus on your true feelings and express yourself honestly. It was in following where my footsteps led that I found this little sanctuary
By leading a cheerful, joyful and beautiful life, you will learn to work for the happiness of orders as well as yourself. PL Precept #21 LIFE IS ART
IF you don’t like where you find yourself in life ………move……… you are not a tree!
World peace starts with peace at home… Our world is overflowing with problems. When we pray, let’s pray for not only family and friends, but for the happiness and peace of the entire world. the joy of expressing kindness to others is much greater than when someone does something kind for you. When we can be genuinely happy for someone else, our lives will be blessed and we will experience a deeper sense of happiness. Love is beautiful, it is pure, and when we share our love beyond our own borders, it flows out to the entire world. Amen! Oyashikiri
Part of healing is being vulnerable. It is through life’s lessons that we learn, our imperfections are exposed. In sharing it is not so other’s can fix us or rescue us, but so we can love and accept ourselves. Sharing is a catalyst in healing and change. Our value and worth is not determined by how hard we struggle. Learn to let things happen easily and naturally. Allow the “Universe” to ease us into where we need to be. Be open to the circumstances in your life. The love and light of God/Tao surrounds us.
Put sincerity into everything you do.
My thank you to each and everyone of you for sharing this part of my life with me.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE- the Chinese new year begins.. It is the year of the Horse (4712). much happiness, prosperity and good health, today, now and always. Oyashikiri
When we have to struggle and work for something, our appreciation is long lasting. Lessons learned through repeated mistakes, trial and error, give us genuine strength.
Learning is a life long process
A shoe can be a work of art -beautiful to look at – but impossible to wear
Love is a word often spoken, said, but certainly not shared
Lets try today to not necessarily say the word, but to show someone we care.
Actions do speak louder than words. If you can express yourself in words, do that too..
The “art” of Love is a full time, 24/7 passion
PL Principle #3 – I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things
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on January 29, 2014