Decisions

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."

~Abraham Lincoln

Affirmation: I live life filled with joy.

Meditation:
Dear God,
Thank You for giving me a fresh perspective on the world.No matter what happened yesterday; today, I choose hope and joy. I am filled with a deep sense of peace. Life is unfolding in each experience and I enjoy the process. Thank You very much! Amen

Trevina

Oh Trevina! Thank you very much for the wonderful and fun Christmas box of goodies! I didn't open everything, saving some for 25th morning.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity toward me. Lookimg forward to be of service to you, and cyber meditating with you, for many years to come.

much love to you and your family,

hugs,
Rose

Creativity

“When we set aside time each day for deep communion with the infinite, then, as surely as day follows night, the light of inspiration will illuminate our beings."
~Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith

Affirmation: God is my center and my source and is continuously pouring Itself through my creativity.

Meditation:
Dear God, You are the heart and soul of me. In these moments of conscious connection, I am renewed and invigorated. As I relax into Your care, my creativity comes alive. I am filled with passion, purpose and power. You are the master mold and pattern for the expression of my life. Thank You, Mother/Father/God. Amen

Change

"Every day, just as a tree grows, so do we as beings. As you change, observe how your beauty changes. Within change is the beauty of life's mysteries. The mysterious thing called life is not a mystery at all but a natural evolution toward perfection."
~Ron Rathbun

Affirmation: I am evolving in an incredible and wonderful way.

Meditation:
Dear God, Thank You for the many ways that my awareness is changing.My spiritual life grows more vibrant and meaningful each day. I choose to be a conscious and active participant on this journey. Your perfect order is established in and through my life now. Thank You for this day! I intend to live it fully and freely, without reservation. Amen

Thich Nhat Hanh -

I like to walk alone on country paths, rice plants and wild grasses on both sides, putting each foot down on the earth in mindfulness, knowing that I walk on the wondrous earth. In such moments, existence is a miraculous and mysterious reality. People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child--our own two eyes. All is a miracle.-

Thich Nhat Hanh, "Miracle of Mindfulness"

Buddhist Wisdom

One act of pure love in saving life is greater than spending the whole of one’s time in religious offerings to the gods.

-Dhammapada

Journey

“There is no glimpse of the light without walking the path. You can't get it from anyone else, nor can you give it to anyone. Just take whatever steps seem easiest for you, and as you take a few steps it will be easier for you to take a few more.”
~Peace Pilgrim

Affirmation: My path is illumined by an internal and eternal light.

Meditation:
Dear God, You are a lamp, a light and a way. It has taken some time for me to see and know these truths for myself. I bless all beings as they move along in their own ways. My path is my own and I walk it gladly. Thank You for being with me always and for guiding me on this incredible journey. So it is. Amen

Love Matter - reposting

as you asked me, Rose, I'll repost my question :)
I have a love matter because I have a boyfriend...but there's another man that I started to like...I really don't know what to do! who do you think is the most suitable for me? I don't even know if the other one would really like to stay witi me...such a problem!
our initials and dates are:
MM 06/11/1988 (that's me), AA 05/07/1971 (that's the boyfriend), LA 14/04/1977 (that's the other man...L is the initial of the name and A of the surname).

thankyou for your help Rose
Martina

JOY

Rose,
another great meditation session
Thanks,T
Love you

Buddhist Wisdom

If your mind becomes firm like a rock
And no longer shakes
In a world where everything is shaking,
Your mind will be your greatest friend
And suffering will not come your way.-

Theragatha

Group Meditation - December 14th

Aloha Boardies

Tomorrow, Sunday 12/14 is our group meditation Hawaii time 5pm.

I would like us to meditate on self-love and being loving.
We are a like a calm lake. The love is a pebble thrown into it.
The ripples are love touching others.

Please feel free to meditate on whatever it is you think you need. It is the energy of the group that will lift us individually and as a whole.

See you in that holy place. I love you.

~R

Experience

"A knowledge of the path cannot be substituted for putting one foot in front of the other."
~M. C. Richards

Affirmation: I am a pilgrim on a spiritual journey.

Meditation:
Dear God, We want more than an intellectual understanding of life; we want to live full out.
We join in prayer, seeking understanding of Your will for us. We want to be part of the transformation of this planet into a loving paradise.
We know that there is more for us to be and do. Lead us, Lord.

Amen

Buddhist Wisdom

The one who thinks himself equal or inferior or superior to others is, by that very reason, involved in argument. But such thoughts as equal, inferior, and superior are not there in the one who is not moved by such measurements.Why should a wise person argue with another, saying: "This is a truth" and "This is a lie"?

If such a one never entertains a thought about equal, inferior, or superior, with whom is he going to argue?

The sage who has freed himself from dependence on others and from dependence on words and is no longer attached to knowledge does not risk the smothering of truth by engaging in disputes with people.

-Sutta Nipata

Beautiful Essence

"There is a place in each of us that is so beautiful, angels smile in its presence. That presence is who you really are. When you can stand spiritually naked, look at yourself and like what you see, you have achieved a great feat."

~Ron Rathbun quote is taken from: The Way Is Within

Affirmation: I am spirit expressing itself.

God, I have always sensed that there was so much more to me than looks back from the mirror. Just under the surface something incredible is happening; I feel it. I have always felt it. Now, I dare to dream while fully awake. In this moment, I sense the wonder and embrace the mystery of me. Thank You God for the ongoing process of creation. Thank You for Your indwelling presence which is the very life of me. Amen

Sufficient

"We each have the choice in any setting to step back and let go of the mind-set of scarcity. Once we let go of scarcity, we discover the surprising truth of sufficiency. By sufficiency, I don't mean a quantity of anything. Sufficiency isn't two steps up from poverty or one step short of abundance. It isn't a measure of barely enough or more than enough. Sufficiency isn't an amount at all. It is an experience, a context we generate, a declaration, a knowing that there is enough, and that we are enough." ~Lynne Twist

Affirmation: All of my needs are met.

Dear God, Thank You for providing everything I need. Thank You for the order that is now evident and at work in my life. I am grateful for Your abundance which flows though me. As I give I receive, lavishly and with good measure. Thank You very much. Amen

Martina

Please repost everyone's initials and dates of birth with your question.

mahalo
~R

Buddhist Wisdom

Empty and calm and devoid of self
Is the nature of all things.
No individual beingIn reality exists.
There is no end or beginning,
Nor any middle course.All is an illusion,
As in a vision or a dream.All beings in the world
Are beyond the realm of words.
Their ultimate nature, pure and true,
Is like the infinity of space.
-Prajnaparamita

Purpose

"Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes."
~Washington Irving

Affirmation: My purpose is Love.

Meditation:

Dear God, My intention is to prepare myself to fulfill Your purpose.
I reflect on the past year and open myself to the here and now of the Divine in me.

May this time be truly one of preparing the way to be Awakened .Please reveal Your purpose in me loud and clear. Amen