Thursday, June 3, 2010

Jumping in

Fear can be a motivator if we have faith, either in our own abilities or in those of someone or something we trust. That includes a higher power if we chose to accept that there is a loving Being who really loves us completly with no judgments.

This time of the year there is so much change and growth it is easier to see where we might be able to change and grow ourselves if we only dare to try.

I see loved ones and friends and of course, myself, in various challenges where we are offered a choice to stay frozen in fear or to feel the fear and jump in anyway.

The little birds who dare to try to fly and trust that their parents will help them when they do, often leap into the air, fall a bit, then spread their little wings and glide safely to the ground. They are so delighted with themselves, that they jump happily around cheeping loudly, "Look at me, look at me!"

Sometimes, one will stay much longer in the nest, so fearful they don't even venture to the edge. They keep calling and calling for their parents to save them but the wise parents keep just far enough away for the little one to have to try to fly. They will encourage by flying around at times and chirping to the baby until, finally, it leaps too and flutters down a little more clumsily because of it's fear, but it lands softly and joins the others in the cheers. It seems to me that the others are even more excited by the last one jumping in because it had to face much more fear than the others, but did it anyway.

It's time for so many fears to be faced in my life right now and I promise, I am jumping in anyway.

"Huzzah" to all of us who are facing big changes in our lives and decide to use all of our God given resources to FLY!

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Feel the love

This morning is full of challenges but I am choosing to stay in the present instead of worrying.

As I sat contemplating all that needs to be done and was beginning to reach overload, God sent a lone red Cardinal to greet me. If I wasn't seeking the gift I may have missed him.

He is so resplendent in his brilliant red coat next to the dull brown of the winter grass that he is like a ruby shining in the sun.

I want to take his picture, but if I move, he will fly away, so I sit quietly typing while he imbibes on the sunflower seeds that we tossed out last night.

The little lake where we live brings so many guests to our neighborhood and our home, that we keep a camera nearby all the time to capture the memories.

Last summer we had a mommy raccoon who brought her 5 babies to snack on the cat food left on the porch for the kitty strays that come by. There is an abundance of wildlife here from geese and ducks to possums, raccoons and deer. Most will venture to our porch or yard at some point. We have seen some birds and butterflies that we have never seen before. It is such a joy to watch them. Who needs t.v. and how could we feel alone? If we can feel in touch with the world and one with it, there is only a sense of abundance and comfort. The love is all around us, we just need to allow it in. So many of my loved ones are on the other side, there is a heck of a party over there, but I do miss them so very much. In the summertime, when I think of my lovely Mom, a black butterfly comes to dance around me. Hi Mom! It has happened so many times that I no longer question it.

John Edward the medium, says that they send birds, animals and even butterflies to say hello.

If you focus on it when it happens the feeling of overwhelming love will fill your heart at that time. Wonderful! Kabbalah calls the other side, the Endless world and it is only love.

All of the little guests that drop in have kept me company while my son has been visiting friends in Long Island for the last two weeks. There is no chance of feeling lonely here and I am blessed.
Some of my friends have been experiencing "empty nest" syndrome. It is strange to me as that feeling is impossible if you see the friends that God sends to us every day.

My heart is full of joy and gratitude today for all of the good in my life. There is a hot cup of coffee on my desk, my sons are doing well and we are all safe and warm.

Thank you God!