What Time Is It?

There are approximately seven billion human souls inhabiting our world. Some of them have forgotten who they really are. You know ... the ones who have a penchant for committing crimes and being a part of evil deeds in an attempt to bring fear and intimidation to the rest of us.

The fact is that there are more of us than there are of them. So what can we do to help humanity rise above? It's time for all of us to let our lights shine; to not be afraid of what they do so that we can bring more light to the planet. We all (including the evil-doers) have the God spark in us.

If you're in a darkened room with the door closed and someone opens that door, what happens? The light comes in and displaces the darkness. Be the light, because together we can brighten this world.

Here are a few suggestions, but I'm sure you can come up with your own.

• Smile at a stranger today
• Listen more; talk less
• Close your eyes and picture your arms so big that they hug the whole planet
• Think peaceful thoughts
• Listen to soothing music
• Find five things each day to be grateful for (it's easy when you think about it)
• Take a walk and appreciate nature 
• Tell someone you love them
• Expect miracles

Be good to yourself and each other. Namaste'

When We Forgive

Yesterday I was angry; so very angry. Snapping like a mad woman. I didn't even want to be around myself. I was angry that all those souls in Paris were killed and others injured. Their families are grieving their loss. I know what that feels like. Losing someone you love creates such a void. I trust in God that He walks beside me always, including this part of my journey. I am not alone in my grief.

I know at a deep level that I must forgive the perpetrators of this crime. If I don't, I will be part of their darkness and that's not who I really am. That's not who any of us are. I also know that I must turn to God for grace, stability, and comfort. I know that humanity must come together and spread light. For we are beings of light, wearing this overcoat we call our bodies. We are all spiritual beings, having a human experience. Life. Love. Forgive.

Be good to yourself and each other. Namaste'