Humble and Kind

I'm currently on my sixth attempt at reading A Course in Miracles. It's not an easy read the first time out ... or the second, third, fourth and fifth. At least for me.

Some people get it on the first try. I admire them.

This time, though, it has become clearer for me. Who knows why, but I believe it's easier because I've let go of some of the 'stuff' that kept me from the core of its message: Love is the only thing that's real.

In fact, one of the first passages is this:

Nothing real can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herein lies the peace of God.

(I'm not going to go into further detail from the book. I could write volumes but one has to experience it for themselves if they're so inclined).

Today I came across this Tim McGraw video which kind of sums up how we can make life easier and happier ... always stay humble and kind.

Be good to yourself and others. Namaste'

What We Focus On

All parts of the west coast are suffering from lack of rain, dealing with wildfires, and becoming homeless because of the devastation. Let us all pray that the PTB stop the weather modifications, and release the stored water that could help to alleviate the situation.

It's supposed to rain here this week. Father God, send some to the ravaged and scorched places on this planet ... our home. Without water, we cannot survive and neither can the plant and animal kingdoms.

This lovely bloom reminds me to be grateful for the beauty in this world ... because what we focus on expands. So I will focus on water falling from the sky. Namaste'

Life Moves On

I had a another conversation this morning with my neighbor who lost her daughter a couple of weeks ago. She was in her early 40's and we both agreed it was way too soon for her to go. I simply can't imagine her loss, and don't want to allow any thoughts of something like that happening in my life. It just doesn't seem right that a child should go before their parents. My mom experienced that with the loss of my brother. I have no words when I think of her pain.


Each time I've seen my neighbor since, it seems that we share many beliefs:

• that life moves on ... whether we choose to participate in it or not
• that sometimes our loved ones give us signals before they get ready to go
• that sometimes they give us signals from the other side of the veil
• that we will never be the same but will learn to live a "new normal"
• that people, when hearing of our loss, can feel rather awkward, not knowing what to do or say
• that it's okay to cry 
• that everyone has their own version of grief
• that we almost always ask ourselves "what if?"
• that faith can bring grace and peace, so it's okay to let go and let God

Namaste'