'Dream Dust'

Dream dust is the longings of our heart’s unrealized desires. 

It is the lover’s lips we never kissed, even though in our dreams we kissed a thousand times. It is the hands we never held, those special ones we never held tight. It is a vacant place within our souls where we stand on the edge of the abyss gazing into the distance.  It is found only in a private personal space only known to ourselves.  It is found in a dwelling place within our minds that only we, know all too well.  It is not necessarily always a happy place, as it is the storehouse for unrequited love.  It is the lover’s we knew and are no longer in our life; it is the hands we held for a moment and lips we kissed which were never ours to really to softly touch.  Dream dust is our most sought-after visions we stored away in lieu of new directions.  It is found only within the locked domicile of our mind where our heart’s expressions have perished for the sake of perhaps life’s greater good.  It is a place where we keep the memories of those eyes that momentarily locked with ours glancing at each other revealing a glimpse of our soul's longings before walking away.  Perhaps we should act on every impulse realizing the urgency of living in this life before it is too late breathing our last breaths, and it is more than our dreams which have turned to dust.

 

 

Magic Hour

It is magic hour, the last hour of the day, at least the final moments of dusk before the sun slips away to the other side of the earth.  It is the conclusion of a day when the western sky is decorated with a million vibrant colors and we are able to reflect upon this day, our own lives, and the future.  Magic hour is an hour of meditation when we are taken away from one reality to the reality of the moment that this is our life we are living now, and must take advantage of every minute.   The sun is disappearing away into the horizon; and we just want to stop to silently gaze into the abyss as we wish time could be captured and re-lived over and over as we will never retrieve this moment again.  We realize life is so valuable we must live every minute with urgency as we discover our life is sacred to be lived as an emergency before our time of shining on this earth slips away as well.

As we view the many luminous colors decorating the clouds, we choose to enter the inner-recesses of our minds seeking out every corner and brushing away all the un-necessary trivia and choosing to only consider what is significant.  We choose thoughts of loving and giving.  We rediscover what we were created to be rather than what we have become.  We select to become more worthy and realize we must live the dreams most prominent within our souls.

In this hour, we are reminded to seek out to be with those who value life and each other with the same veracity as ourselves. We pursue not necessarily perfection, but fulfillment based upon a sense of completion which can be defined by our set of standards.  We live by our own baseline of achievement if you will, recognizing we cannot allow the moments of our lives slip away; but rather live them creating a large volume of memories to be captured within our minds and those with whom we share them.

It is magic hour, the last hour of the day, an hour to dream of possibilities.  It makes no difference if we are alone gazing into the distance or with someone special side by side perhaps holding their hand realizing together the significance of the moment.  Life is sacred to be lived as an emergency before our time of shining on this earth slips away.  Love, and go and live your life.

 

A Recipe for An Amazing Woman

A recipe for the most amazing woman…

One part: Intelligence

One part: Compassion

One part: Positive Attitude

One part: Sensitive Heart

One part: Sexiness

One part: Mystery

One part: HOT!

Even a French chef could not make an amazing woman, the ingredients too incomprehensible to even imagine.  Hold on here, some may think… what is he talking about!  A woman cannot be that incredible,

Perhaps maybe she is, so along the idea of creating an amazing woman using a well-worn or new exciting recipe, here are some thoughts.

A Recipe for Amazing

A Recipe of an Amazing Woman

A Recipe for an Amazing Relationship

Easy…. Just a couple of steps, a little of this and a little of that and stir well

Wouldn’t that be so easy, perhaps it is, and we make it way too complicated for our good!

So… seriously an amazing woman, of course she is real and incredible!

An amazing woman can always be herself.

She has incredible confidence, self-assurance and her inner-beauty that radiates from within.

She is sweet, she is edgy, she is avant-garde, glorious and magnetic in her own unique way.

She is one of the most beautiful and interesting pieces of artwork you have ever witnessed.

She has style and is even tempered, yet expressive and mesmerizing.

It is not like she really has to try… it is who she is.

She is like a smooth jazz ballad, addicting and unforgettable.

You never grow tired of her as she is fresh, original, exciting, and bright.

Of course she is amazing!

Always true to herself, you just want to always know more of who she is…

You hang on to her every word and gesture.

She is incredible, wonderful and every other mind-blowing word found in the dictionary.

Perhaps she will never figure it out, realize how great she is or understand why…

Her aura proceeds her, illuminating her presence… bright, colorful and magnificent.

It just isn’t her outer-beauty, it is what radiates so brilliantly from within her soul,

the very essence from the core of her being.

Her persona is captivating, and one is riveted by her charm.

So in my own thoughts the recipe for an amazing woman is to allow her to be herself.

And of course, be thoughtful and intelligent enough to enjoy absolutely every moment you are blessed

to experience with her.

So, the recipe is easy… allow the woman to be her authentic self, true to the core of her being and in doing so her spirit will fly free and abound in happiness and love.

First Meeting

Preface:  The whole secret to finding someone special is to embrace and appreciate who they are as they are, rather than imposing your values and tenets.

 “Who are you?”  She remarked as he sat down at a table in front of her.  She said, “Tell me about you, I want to know who you are?”  He was somewhat taken aback, not really sure where to begin as he internally hesitated in an attempt to represent himself as bold rather than brash.  He began to speak and he could see in her eyes and observing her body language that she was truly listening.  However, he really wanted to know her, what moves her, motivates her and provides her a sense of worth and a reason for living. 

 He felt obliged to share with her an abbreviated autobiography limited to broader subjects more appealing and attractive than a dossier of dull self-promotion.  Truly, he was more curious about her rather than concerned about promoting a noteworthy reason for himself being in her life, even for this moment. 

 The conversation between the two strangers from onlookers appeared to be thought-provoking, the subjects a little out of the ordinary for those who rather seek uncomplicated dialogue.  But to this man and woman who just met in a restaurant breaking bread and sharing a moment, the interchange of thoughts revealed a connection unveiling the birth of the beginnings of a spiritual bonding.

 It was obvious to him as he gazed into her eyes that she is truthful and possesses a sense of innocence as she expressed her longing to free herself from material trappings.  He witnessed her virtuous nature unspoiled by the madness in the world.  She seemed free from it all, and he wanted to learn more about her, so he too, could find a way to discover the same place where her soul resides.

 There is a freeing nature about her character, and he found her high level of confidence to be quite attractive and alluring.  He was most definitely enamored with the level of mental intelligence she exhibited about life and the current state of this world.  He longs to learn and discover more about the intelligence that lies in her heart, as without a doubt he is attracted not only to her smile, but essence of soul.  He noticed everything about her and enjoyed the frankness of the conversation and walked away wanting to know more and hoping that she truly does as well. 

 Everyday our life is about our own personal encounters, not only with others, but also with ourselves and the decisions we make.  Those decisions all have a high level of importance because they effect the short term and long term course of our lives.  Always be yourself, and always be true to your highest values and your life will be fulfilled.

Unrequited Love Dream

She said touch me
I remarked where
She said everywhere
She lied down
Where would you like me to start… as if I had to ask
She said wherever I would like
In that moment, I knew she was mine
So I touched her lips first with the edge of my finger
She closed her eyes
I touched her smile with my lips
We began to kiss deeply
Gently moving the palm of my hands against hers
I listen to her breathe
I felt the beat of her heart, and she looked at me
And I stopped for just a moment to gaze into her eyes
I could see her soul
It was as if it were midnight and we could clearly see the brilliance of all the stars
We both fell into the abyss
And then we knew our souls had touched
She was so remarkable
It seemed as if we both had kissed a thousand lips before, but none like ours
Kissing each other was more than a momentary need to only need fulfilled
It had always been our life’s mission to find ourselves this in moment
We could no longer silence the expression of our emotions
She was real, the feelings in my heart was the all evidence needed
She was angelic
We had always known each other, in a very deep way, not just in this life, but in lives before
I cannot explain, nor can she
Maybe it is only revealed in the silent communication between our two souls
We just loved each other and always had with a quiet understanding, and it was always okay
An acceptable acknowledgement of unrequited love, at least in this life
We surely were lovers in a previous age
In this life we had never dared to kiss before
But the feelings were always so strong
The silence had to be overcome
We only needed the arrival of this moment
A time we both could be safe from the reprise of the world
We exchanged simultaneously those longed for precious words
Expressing the deep feelings of our love and deep devotion
We knew no fear
Our lives were fulfilled with happy adulation embracing the moment
Removing feelings of eternal exasperation in exchange for meaningful bliss
She has always known how I have felt
Finally it was okay
Our souls have always been connected and we have always been so close.
Maybe that is why we have always kept our promises to one another
And held such great mutual trust.
Life is so short!
We should always act upon our impulses, at least those guided by our intuition
Before it is too late.
Life is so short!
You know I love you
And I always will!

Be Yourself!

“Be yourself everyone else is taken.” – Oscar Wilde

 

Have you ever wondered who you are?

Is what the world sees and notices the real you?

Who are you really?

Can we take a few minutes to talk about you, who you are?

and who you want to be?

Are you brave, strong, virile and courageous?

How about sweet, loving, kind and considerate...

What makes you… you?

Are you worth loving and caring for?

The days pass by so fast,

I wish we could turn back time,

maybe not time itself, but our time to maybe

to age 23, 24, or 25 even 26 would be good!

Would you be stronger, more energetic and perhaps cool?

How would you live differently knowing what you know now?

How about starting living that way today, now…

you know in the present moment.

Be yourself

Love yourself

Tell the truth, live the truth

Don’t kiss and tell, rather kiss and keep kissing.

Love is about Life

And Life is about Love.

You may not believe me

You really do not have to, but it would be sad

for you to live differently.

Make up your mind already, who do you want to be.

How do you want to live your life?

Stop wondering who you are and be who you are.

Be yourself

Tell the truth, live the truth.

Just be you, the real you!

Seize the Moment!

Opportunities come to those who seek them.  Obviously, that is not some revolutionary truth, however a time-tested truism in regard to the nature of achievement.  Nothing has ever been accomplished by those who do not take risks, chance disaster or decide to make choices others would regard as precarious.  This New Year offers many prospects for those who possess an opportunistic nature.  It is our responsibility to forge ahead with bravado stretching ourselves to become more and realize the life of our dreams lies within reach.  Of course, as the ‘ole cliché’ suggests it is the journey, not the destination that makes the person.

Easy to Love

Why are you so scared to love me?
I am very easy to love
There is a fountain within in my soul
It is overflowing, generous and real
My motives are unquestionable
I am authentic, the bona fide real deal
Unfeigned sincerity resides within
You may quell your fears
Lay aside your worries
                                                                                         
Perhaps it really isn’t me
Why do you hold on to your hurts?
Let them fade away
They only exist in your memory

Some memories are not worth keeping

 

Sorry for being honest, perhaps I shouldn’t be

But of course, that is not who I am
There is nothing artificial here
So let’s be frank…
What do you want?
And do you really want it?

Stop letting time slip away

The days are growing short
And there is only so much life
So today, decide to love
And doing so, decide to live.
You know there is more to this story
I can only write and live my part of the script
The rest is up to you.
So steady yourself… and believe
Let your faith take over

I am unafraid.

But there is no use until you are too.
I pray you’ll be courageous.
As always, the choice is yours.

A Letter to Me!

You are magnificent!  First of all, congratulations upon making it through another year of life where instead of just getting by, you grew and became more.  You read books, listen to sermons and speeches, wrote letters and journal entries, climbed another mountain, achieved new goals and even sailed in a storm or two.  You enhanced your personal relationships and strengthened your resolve to achieve all the goals in your life.   

Well me, here’s the deal: I challenge you to step it up another notch!  There is so much more to you than most ordinary human beings.  You realize life is not about just getting by… paying bills and reducing debt and living only a mere existence surrounding yourself with the contentment of living life as a dreamer with unfulfilled desires.  Rather than living vicariously through others, you are an achiever, courage and daring do are the hallmarks of your personality.

Everyone who knows you realizes when you say you are going to something, you do it!  Likewise, any mountain or obstacle in your life, you will find a way to conquer it.  So, since you are not ordinary, but rather extraordinary, I challenge to accomplish every goal you have set and live the life of your dreams.  This is the year where the canvass of your imagination is painted in such vivid colors that reality manifests itself with each glance and step.  You are a man of action, and live proudly so.  It is not that you are not humble, because you are; but rather than live life in front of a television set or movie screen, you are the producer, the director and the leading man living a glorious existence.    

I am proud of you as you believe in yourself more than anyone else.  I am proud that you are not arrogant and egocentric, rather obliging and respectful to others.  You do everything in your power to enhance the lives of every single person you meet.   You are cheerful, positive, optimistic, and leave every conversation and meeting with others wanting more of you.

You are the man and you know it.  This is your moment in eternity to change the world.  I challenge you to give away more of yourself, the more you give away of yourself, time, talents and abilities, the more the world will give back to you.  You are an awesome creature, and God has great plans for you.   You are a great lover of life and unafraid to share your emotions, it is what makes you special.

You have incredible energy, it is because you work-out every single day, and live fearlessly; giving away smiles and kisses living unafraid.  God loves you and He replenishes your spirit as you spend time with Him each day.

So my man, go and live a remarkable uncharacteristic life; be everything you want to be and change the world, making it to be as you wish it to be.  Go and live the life of your dreams!  I love you dearly!

Godspeed! 

A Reflection!

Today is December 31^st, and one of the best days of the year as we reflect on the accomplishments of this past year and the hopes for the future.  As I personally reflect upon this past year, I have been blessed in so many ways receiving so much to make my life better.  The greatest thing I have received is greater confidence, inner acknowledgement that all my dreams are coming true and an understanding that it is my responsibility to manifest all the good in my life.

As I embark upon this New Year, it is with excitement, and exceptionally so, knowing that whatever I think upon and focus my thoughts is what will manifest into my life.  I hope you also realize the same remains true for you.  The screen saver on my computer is filled with photos of all the goals in my life of places, maps, people and things that I am bringing into my personal existence.  Of course, I am not the type to sit back and believe it will all just happen, but taking daily action steps to make my dreams come true.

We all have an obligation to live an impressive life, and the basis for living so is how we give to others.  I challenge you my friends to create a list of all those you plan to help and support.  Perhaps you desire to fund the digging of a well in Africa, feeding the homeless in the U.S., building schools in Haiti, or saving the environment so we all might live better now and also provide for future generations.   Maybe you plan to volunteer your time to give aide to others, counsel, listen or be a special friend to someone less fortunate that really needs your help.

We all have so little time, rather than live average, I encourage you to live a phenomenal life accomplishing a vast array of goals.  Then when reflecting upon your days at a very old age, you will die pleased knowing that you lived for more than just yourself, and rather than just getting by you lived the life of your dreams. 

 “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Happy New Year!

Thinking of You!

I think love I you…

Do you know what that means?
Do you know how special you are?
You are incredible
Just thinking of you makes me smile
I hope you are happy
Really happy!
You are the definition of wonderful
I wish for you to always be incredibly blessed
You deserve to be.
My life is better for knowing you
Rather than rushing, I am glad that I held back
It’s because you deserve all the reverence in the world
And perhaps because I want you for more than just a moment
Don’t ask me how, but you make the world turn
At least mine.
And one day, I want to love you!
I want to gaze into your eyes
I want to touch you
I want to really hold you!
I want you for more than just a moment
I hope you want me too!
Until that day, every time I think of you
I will smile
And be glad for just knowing you.
And…by the way, just so you know...
I do love you!

Dream and Live!

What is in the past, is in the past!  Listening to the lyrics of a Taylor Swift song, she used those words and it caused me to think she is so right.  It seems many people live in the past, when there are so many dreams we can dream - dreams to be realized if we just reveal our best selves to the world.  I hope for you this day during the next few moments you begin to think about your dreams.  Life is so fleeting, it moves quickly and we have just this one chance, it would a shame to just blow it!  Find your passion and pursue it!  Love with all your heart!  Be true to who you are and make every moment in your life count.

I dare you to write down ten dreams you desire to achieve in your life.  I dare you to take action on one of those dreams today.  What do you seek in your life?   Do you want to make a difference?  Are you seeking to love and be loved?  I hope it is not just money you are chasing, there is so much more to life.

Do something today to make you know that you are alive, smile broadly and live.

 

Today!

It has been awhile since posting on my blog, my life has been wrapped up in work.  Some time ago while watching an interview with Tim McGraw, he said the best songs are written when the writer feels pain; it is usually only then his or her true feelings are transcribed onto paper.  I remember him saying emotions are more raw and the depth of one’s feelings are more easily expressed.  There is probably a great deal of truth to his comment, as it seems to easier to let my feelings flow when thinking about hurt.   Of course, my intent has always been to keep this blog as positive a possible as an encouragement for my followers and those who are only passing by to read a post or two.  My hope today is to share with you some words to help you grow in some way.

We are spirit beings incased inside of these bodies we travel in, who you see in the mirror is only a small reflection of you.  The real you is found within, it is your soul, the real person you are.  I am fortunate to have a soul connection with a few people.  There are times when those I am connected with are very close, and other times when we are not so close, but yet there is a connection.  So what is the true condition of your soul?  The smile lines on your face and the glow in your eyes are a good indicator of the condition of your spirit.  For those who have traveled along this life with hurt, yet finding a way to always provide a positive glow to others possess a special radiance that illuminates the world around them.  It makes them more magnetic as they welcome others into their sphere unafraid to share truth and provide peaceful thoughts.

Today, I want for you to realize you are special, there is something wonderful about you and there are others who need you.  Do not be afraid to share the depth of your emotions, your true feelings revealing them to those who have most meaning in your life.  In doing so, it brings comfort to your soul and theirs forging an eternal bond that will remain forever.  There are those who have meaning in your life for which your soul will be connected forever, the best thing we can do is to love others, and at some point God will return the favor to us.

Be Determined

What do you want?  Truly, what do you want in your life?   If you do not have it, then what are you waiting for?  You have all the power within your soul to achieve your dreams.  There is no reason to allow anything or anyone to stop you.  Life does take commitment and discipline, and that is up to you to supply; and with enough determination, you can achieve the greatest of goals and live your dreams.  Tomorrow morning when you awake, live your plan, execute it perfectly in every way and you will discover all the pieces of the puzzle no matter the complexity will piece by piece be matched up perfectly.   Today, my friend, decide to care, decide to love and decide to live.

Faith

Hebrews 11

New International Version (NIV)

Faith in Action

11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. ² This is what the ancients were commended for.

³ By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
⁴ By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.
⁵ By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.”^[a] For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. ⁶ And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
⁷ By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.
⁸ By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. ⁹ By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. ¹⁰ For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. ¹¹ And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she^[b] considered him faithful who had made the promise. ¹² And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
¹³ All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. ¹⁴ People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. ¹⁵ If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ¹⁶ Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
¹⁷ By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, ¹⁸ even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”^{[c] 19} Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.
²⁰ By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.
²¹ By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.
²² By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones.
²³ By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.
²⁴ By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. ²⁵ He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. ²⁶ He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. ²⁷ By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. ²⁸ By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.
²⁹ By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.
³⁰ By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.
³¹ By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.^[d]
32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, ³³ who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, ³⁴ quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. ³⁵ Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. ³⁶ Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. ³⁷ They were put to death by stoning;^[e] they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— ³⁸ the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves and in holes in the ground.
³⁹ These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, ⁴⁰ since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.

Are You Scared to Live?

Are you scared to live?

I am asking you this question because it needs answered!  Based upon what I know about myself and others, it is my opinion, most people are scared to live.  We want the ideal body, but yet we either starve ourselves or eat junk and fail to exercise regularly.  We seek the perfect relationship, yet we have unrealistic standards, fail to communicate, become susceptible to our fears and lose ourselves to a pseudo reality.

What emotions move you?  Is it pursuing happiness or perhaps you are driven by fear to pay your bills,  the unknowns of the future, or runaway from hurt based upon unbelief in yourself and the divinity God placed within your soul.  What do you want in your life?  Truly, I am asking as your friend… what do you want? 

Every day, as you evaluate your time what are the reasons behind your decisions?  What are you truly capable of achieving in this life?    Is there a sense of trepidation within your soul?  Toss aside your worries, the anxiety of fear, and society’s phobias into the abyss.  This is your life, your moment to shine and stand out, not that you are seeking the world’s attention, but to seek the greatness and divinity inside yourself for your own sake.   

Now is the time to shed your fears and reveal the light within your soul.  We all have only so many moments given to us.  God has provided each as a special gift known to us each day as the present.

So stop running away from your fears, decide to live your life with faith based upon taking daily action steps to live the life of your dreams.

God loves you!  We may not be able to comprehend the maladies of this world, however rather than filling our minds with the constant alarm of fear, we must trudge on!  Like a mountain climber, we take one step at a time and with the help of others and the right equipment, we will experience success.

So my friend, stop being so scared to live and write down your dreams, believe with feeling their very existence and go live your life.

Questions

How do you see your life? 

Are you happy?

Do you smile broadly each day?

Is there peace in your soul?

Do you bring many smiles to the lives of others?

Are you kind?

Do you move others spiritually to a new place in their lives?

Do you pray?

For whom do you pray?

What do you seek?

How do you plan to impact the world?

How many of your friends really know you?

Do you tell them you love them?

Are your dreams real?

Are you truly pursuing your dreams?

Are you living a life of faith or fear?

Do you believe delusion is not chasing your dreams?

Are you being led by God?

Does His spirit fill you?

What are you willing to die for?

What are you willing to live for?

Path of Purity

It is 4:32 a.m., I have been awake for an hour and my thoughts have taken me to many different places.  I was listening to a youtube video where the speaker was discussing the difference between knowing and reacting to your intuition versus responding to fear.  In a book that I am reading now it is apparent there are many types of behaviors which are a response to our past feelings which caused fear.  What I have learned about myself is one of my strengths is my vulnerability to share my true self and my heart.  So that brings me to the real reason for writing today, I wanted to share about revealing one’s true self.

So many times, we find ourselves afraid to reveal our true selves and pouring out our hearts and uncovering who we really are.  We are afraid others may judge us without accepting who we are for the sake of knowing the real person behind the mask.  Sometimes, we too become timid, as not to open ourselves up for hurt.  However, when we allow ourselves to reveal the divinity within, then we are  finally able to travel a path of purity.  This path of purity is where we uncover our inhibitions and realize how remarkable we are and are able to self-actualize.

As you reflect upon your individual path of purity, ask yourself who you want to become and what do you feel.  Ask yourself, how you deserve to be loved, and what does it feel like.  Take a moment to ponder the power that lies within in your soul.  You are amazing!  Accept yourself as one of God’s most magnificent creations with the power to change the world. It is within you, I hope you know that!  Do you feel energized, whole, perfect, empowered without a thought of fear? Are you able to finally allow yourself to love and be loved as you have never loved before?  Do you now know who you want to become?  And while on the path, do you feel the presence of God in all places surrounding you?  Do you realize, once you discover this path, you will never have to leave it. The choice to live an empowered bold life is totally up to you. 

One of the most marvelous feelings while traveling the path is realizing life can always be lived this way.  We do not have to expose ourselves to the negatives of this world, but create our own universe of happiness, joy and contentment where we can experience true ecstasy.  We do not have to allow ourselves to be affected by the bad decisions of others, or their acceptance.  Rather, we can choose to accept ourselves for the magnificence that lies within our souls. 

Being true to ourselves also means we experience heart intelligence.  Heart intelligence is listening to the core of our being, to follow our heart rather than our minds.  Sometimes when we choose to be guided by our mind we miss out on the opportunities our heart is leading us to.  This leading within our hearts is based upon a solid feeling of purity and wholeness.  When we begin to trust our heart, we initiate a transformation of our lives from the inside out.  We are finally able to realize the purpose of our beinghood and release all the positive emotions of love we have so long desired for the outside world to see, feel and experience.  We are able to encounter everyone in our lives revealing our true authenticity.

My hope and prayer for you my friend is that you take your shoes off and be unafraid to walk down your own personal path of purity.  I want you to discover your true self and be fearless in revealing your heart to the world. 

Who can you help?

Today, I picked up a hitchhiker thumbing his way to my home town.  Ironically, I was 50 miles from home and saw him standing in the rain.  He was wearing a camouflage jacket, had nothing with him and possessed an appearance of innocence.  Upon picking him up, I took note of his demeanor, where he placed his hands and studied his body language, as in this ‘ole world of ours nowadays you can never be too careful.  It was coincidence that he was heading my way, and obviously it was just me riding in my automobile, so there was no reason precluding me from picking him up.

We talked about politics, he mused about the weather, his job and the harshness he felt in his life. 

Of course, I listened and realized how blessed I am to be me.

Upon dropping him off at his destination which happened to be only a few blocks from my home, he quipped that he was not an angel, but perhaps if he was I should play the lottery today.

Well, for those of you who truly know me, most likely a lottery ticket will not be purchased this day, but I was happy to help someone who really needed me, if just to bum a ride.

I am not suggesting you pick up a hitchhiker, however, today there is someone who needs you.  Maybe you are needed to only just to pay a compliment, provide a hug or loan lunch money.  The world needs everyone of us and if God truly resides in our hearts, maybe we should show the world some of His love.

A Time to Think!

Back in May, I posted about small children being killed in another country in our world.  It appeared no one cared.  The hypocrisy of it all is every day in the United States, the land of the free, home of the brave we kill 4,000 innocent lives every day!  I do not care whether you are republican, democrat, libertarian, independent or for that matter without any affiliation to a political party, murder is murder.

Just because you cannot see who you are murdering, know who you are murdering, or have spoken to who you are murdering, does not make it right!

Photo taken today in front of St. Charles Catholic Church

 I am a Christian, and maybe not a very good one, but nonetheless, I completely disagree with those who have no regard for life.    It is not a matter of how things happen, God’s commandment is Thou Shalt Not Kill!  Can it get in plainer than that? 

I just want you my reader to think, and that is the reason for my post today.  God is love, we are to be love as imitators of Him, and if so, we need to stand for those who cannot stand for themselves.

One final thought!  I  saw a bumper sticker of which I am paraprhasing: the Africans did not choose to be slaves; the Jews did not choose the holocaust; neither did the unborn babies choose to be aborted.

Just what do you stand for and whom?

Freedom

Love that lasts forever

Dreams that never die

Hope that never fades

All these cliché’s denote all things are eternal and will never perish.

The truth is the only thing that remains forever is God’s love. 

All things human are frail, wither and are temporary.

Relationships come and go and many people are only in our lives for a season.

True commitment relies upon honor that transcends the vows so many make.

Honor doesn’t rely on feelings; rather honor is grounded in a steadfast devotion and allegiance to our highest virtues… faithfulness, loyalty and a pledge with assurance to remain true no matter our circumstances, situations or immediate opinions and way of thinking.

I am truly an idealist and would rather dispel the notions of the cynics and seek optimism and take action.  I would rather choose honor, choose to dream and choose love, and love someone special in a place where there is no space or time. 

I write these words today for those whose feelings are vacillating, for those who have suffered bruised or broken hearts, and felt they have exchanged their dreams for broken promises.  I write these words to remind me to live with honor this day.  None of us are a cliché, nor is our lives, or our thoughts.  Open your eyes and see the open door leading to your dreams.   If you can see your dreams then you can realize them and experience the real freedom you desire in your life. 

We work to gain freedom, and we desire freedom so we may live.

Know this my friend, there is…

Love that does remain forever is vibrant and all encompassing.

Dreams which empower one’s soul and are eternal

And hope is realized when we take the first action step to make a change in our lives.

Innocence

Tonight, I feel compelled to write about innocence.  It is a shame we all cannot rewind our lives back to our childhood when we longed so much to know about the world.  In our ignorance we wanted to know about everything, when in reality we were so protected from the brashness of this world which kept us from harm and without knowledge of how polluted this world truly is.  Polluted with disdain towards others due to their origins, their color, their pasts without realizing there is nothing different between any of us, except our ideologies.  We all bleed the same.  The truth is God loves us all.   He truly does, even the ones we feel do not deserve it, He loves them.  In His eyes, we are all Holy.

So this evening, the question I pose to you, who is holy in your eyes?  Have you been deceived?  Are you deceiving yourself, and if so, are you ready to grow and to expand your horizons and the limits of your being-hood.  Do you truly know what love is …and who do you love most?

What if I told you that I loved you, would you believe it, would you accept me, would you acknowledge the purity found in my eyes?  I wish we could all go back to a time of innocence, a day where we accepted everyone, smiled, extended our arms unafraid to take the hand of others.  We called everyone our friends, we shared and we loved without worry of what we might receive; only concerned with what we had to give.  We said hello to strangers and we did not fear.  Ah! those days of innocence. 

If I placed my finger on your lips and gazed into your eyes, what would you feel?  When you look deeply into my eyes, who do you see and what do you sense?  Are you able to sense the real me and connect with my soul, or are you skeptical of my intentions and ambivalent about what lies in my heart? 

Today, I pray we are able to find our way back to a day of innocence, and when we arrive may we all discover love, find peace, and experience holiness in one another.  Peace to you and your journey in this life.