Living in the Past is Death

Quote from Emmett Fox - Sermon on the Mount

When we seek to live upon yesterday's realization, we are actually seeking to live in the past, and to live in the past is death. The art of life is to live in the present moment, and to make that moment as perfect as we can by the realization that we are the instruments and expression of God Himself. The best way to prepare for tomorrow is to make today all that it should be.

My words:
How profound! This statement made me realize that hanging on to anything good or bad that happened in the past even if just 10 minutes ago is death! This moment right here right now is all that I have. I can choose to enjoy it to the fullest or spend it reliving the past ...moments that have already gone. I choose to enjoy my moments knowing that I am connected to God and all there is!

I hope that all of you will join me in the present moment and enjoy your life to the fullest!

Bless you all.
I love you.

Tina Mae

Forgiveness

First lets take a look a the meaning of forgiveness. Wikipedia's definition is the process of ceasing to feel resentment, indignation, or anger against another person for a perceived offense, difference. or mistake.


I found it interesting that the definition referred to the offense as perceived! My question on forgiveness has always been "Is there anything to really forgives ourselves or others?" Is it really just a matter of perspective?





I believe that all suffering, anger, hate, and/or resentment is just caused solely by our perception of event . It is very simple really - We want the person, place or event to be different! I am not saying here that we should never feel these emotions - but if you really looked at the things that you think you need to forgive others for you would find that you want them to be different! It is not the event that made you angry but the perception of the event.

Lets try a short example to make a point. You are driving down the road when suddenly someone cuts you off and begins yelling at you out their window. It is really not the event that made you angry. It is the voice in your head that begins to say things like, how dare you, who do you think that you are, this was your fault and you are blaming it on me. This continues and is probably repeated to others so they will take your side. The event happened and was over hours ago but the anger is growing in each passing moment. The event just was, they anger that followed was YOUR choice. One person may choose to be angry, another may choice to find it amusing, and still another may actually become confrontational. Like everything else in life it is a matter of choice.

So really is there anything to forgive? Think about and as you do I would suggest that you read Loving What Is by Bryon Katie. In what she calls "The Work" Byron Katie leads us with four questions on how to accept what is. You can also visit her website to get more information on her work.

Bless you all. I love you.

TinaMae

Meditation in your Daily Life

Why meditate? Why not? Scientists study it and doctors recommend it. Why? Because it works! (Time Magazine), Millions of Americans meditate daily. The benefits of daily meditation are miraculous to say the least. Here is just a short list of the benefits of meditation:

*Reduces anxiety attacks
*Builds self confidence
*Increases joy by releasing serotonin
*Enhances energy, strength, and vigor
*Keeps blood pressure normal
*Reduces stress and tension
*Helps with weight loss
*Increased sense of calm and control in everyday life
*Increased feelings of relaxation and happiness
*Increase ability to concentrate

It is true; 10-15 minutes a day of meditation can, over time, make a drastic change in your life! It did in mine! I can hear you saying – when am I going to find the time? The kids, work, the spouse, the chores, ect. How can you take care of any of these things unless you find time to take care of yourself first? Meditation will allow all of the other things in your life to be easier, for you to be happier, healthier, and more focused! I say to you how can you not find time!

This truly amazing practice is absolutely free! It only takes commitment and time. There are plenty of places on the Internet to get downloads of free meditations! The one I found today is at project meditation.org and it is totally free at the following link: http://www.project-meditation.org/

Oprah recently had Jon Kabat-Zinn on her Soul Series to discuss the benefits of meditation and how this practice can teach you how to really live! You can watch these two interviews for free on Oprah's site .

Oprah has many other free meditations and awakening exercises on her site just for the taking – here you can find a list for finding inner peace.
If you just do a search for meditations on the Oprah site you can choose from a list of the type of meditations that are right for you.

There is a type of meditation that you can do without anything but your body. You can simply just sit still for 15 minutes and focus on keeping your body still. As you do this ego is kept busy and you can hear your thoughts slow down. This is where your soul resides. This is where your true power really is. There is a peace – a knowing – in this place. Take a chance and sit still for 15 minutes. Let your thoughts go where they will, do not judge them just let them be. Focus on not moving your body. As you practice this or another type of meditation daily you will witness the subtle changes in your life! Doctors recommend it and scientist study it! You however live it and reap the benefits! What are you waiting for??

I love you and wish you peace on your journey through meditation; you are going to love it!

There is only NOW and it is perfect!

I really want to share with everyone the knowledge that I have found over the past couple of years. I remember how I felt when I stood in Sedona, Arizona admiring the beauty of mother earth. There was a stillness in those mountains that forever touched me. As I continued to follow my spiritual path I came to understand though reading, seminars, and classes that there is nothing out there that can make me happy. My joy and happiness comes from within!

I know that I must share with anyone who will listen!
The good news is that now is exactly how it should be. You have the power to create anything you desire in the next moment! It is all as easy as changing your mind! Don't take my word for it! Make up your mind that you are going to find out for yourself !
Can changing your thoughts and beliefs can really change your life? You be the judge. Give it a try. What do you have to lose?

Let me start by telling you some of the things that have changed for me in the last year. First I quit smoking cold turkey in the middle of a cigarette no less, after 28 years! I lost 27 lbs in 4 months and have completely changed my eating and exercising habits. I just got a raise of 10,000 dollars per year and I still do the same job I did before and began getting passive income of about 400 dollars per month. I could continue but these are posts for another time. I just wanted to let you know from the get go that anything and I mean anything is possible. There is only good in the universe! We only believe there is bad and that is what allows it to be!

The first place to start is now! Find something to be grateful for in this moment and share it with us! I can't wait to hear what you are grateful for today! I love my life and I love you!