Beyond Naturally -- The Supernatural

Beyond Naturally

The Supernatural

         We have most things that come to us naturally, and then there are some beyond that scope finding ways into our lives.  The supernatural is finding it’s way into our being to enhance us and be a blessing to others.

         Becoming a part of the person we are is truly stupendous, and also productive, achieving so much that we can share with another.  When a gift is bestowed upon us, and it is unwrapped as well as put to use the benefits gained make a tremendous difference.

         The delight from this experience has a magnificent outcome, that it presents multiple good.  Being present means we’re more aware and also we can be a gift to someone.

         The nature of something given to us is that it is precious and valued.  The item is valuable to giver and eventually meaningful to receiver.  Seeing the significance may not be immediate, but it needs pondering.

         If we look past the initial characteristics, the deeper understanding is that much more can be revealed.  The sights seen might show somethings making us think outside our comfort zone.  An inspired imagination can be a phenomenal recharger.

Live Differently

     Live Differently

         Many things affect our lives, and we have to make choices to move in various directions.  Our plans for how something should be can be adjusted by circumstances beyond the control we steer to a path outside the realms of what we understand.  

         In a recent Terry Hershey’s Sabbath Moment reflection he shared an experience of a family at a restaurant and a 5 year old girl getting to order a hot dog.  She said “Mom and Dad, the waitress thinks I’m real.”

         When we’re recognized as “REAL”, our self-esteem is boosted to a point where our level of worth increases.  And we live differently because of that.

         The renewed person we are then shares blessings with others that are brought to our path.  Connections made strengthen bonds enhancing our community beyond what we envisioned.

         Perspectives seen treat us to smiles on our face and joy in our heart causing us to be lifted to a place we may not have thought possible.  We’re brought where brightness shines and happiness is abundant.  The living so fills us that we can overflow onto others.

The Power Of “Yet”

The Power Of “Yet”

      I heard recently:  "The power of ‘YET' ":  The person said "I am an art teacher and when a student says 'I can't do that.', I respond with 'Not yet, but I'll help you.' "  Each of us needs and can be a Support Group, being there for another in their time of need.

       Encouraging someone is a tremendous accomplishment building up that person’s self esteem to a point that they are filled.  We are there for someone as they struggle in their circumstances, and battle issues they contend.

       When faced with challenges we may be mired in a mud-pit that is sticky, devouring our strength and draining our ability to work our way out.  Having a person beside us, is the needed factor to boost our confidence to try harder in doing a task vital to ongoing aims.

       Fulfilling goals is being inspired to achieve beyond our comfort zone, into areas in spaces that can bless each other immensely.  Taking inspiration from a friend builds up the esteem we require to be the best version of ourselves.

       Relying on someone to help us get to that next step of succeeding and flourishing with tasks builds community bonds.  The “YET” help is terrific in how we progress into levels far ahead of our imagining.  The “not yet” might help us help someone else.

Welcome Change

Welcome Change

         During your transformation you might feel like everything is falling apart, but everything is coming together for your highest good.  Your being pushed and evolved to get out of your comfort zone so you can live and experience your true greatness.

         Our environment being modified is a renewal in many ways, taking us in various directions.  Seeing different levels may give a perspective we’d not realized possible.

         For us to welcome alternatives could open new viewpoints presenting refashioned sights we may not have envisioned.  Converted musings could lead toward blessings that enhance our growth in unexpected methods.

         When we face realities to bring us reflections with significant results, the revelations found can show immense details.  Our openness to diverse options might bring amazing gifts, if only we’ll unpack them and put them to use.

         We can be made anew through situations that may seem harsh, but have blessings tied in.  The adjustments available unto us can prove quite valuable and precious.  Change will happen; accept it and pass it on.

Palanca for Cursillo #308 & #309

 Palanca for Cursillo #308 & #309

I Have ……

… Fought the Good Fight,

... Finished the Race,

... Kept the Faith

Cursillo #308 (April 2024)

We’re challenged to keep going, to do the task ahead.

And to keep God in our lives, doing God’s Will.

Placed in environments, planted among brothers.

God has chosen ones to be in our path.

 

I have …… received enough to keep going, and finish.

Keep the faith, we can accomplish what has already been set.

Staying connected, so much can be done.

The “I Have ……” becomes “We Have ……”; We did it!

 

God is Faithful, Abounding in Faithfulness

Cursillo #309 (April 2024)

We are blessed with the loving faithfulness of God.

And given many that are placed in our environments.

Invited to experience this weekend among these souls,

There’s incredible blossoming where we’re planted.

     The faithful Presence of God surrounds us.

 

As we receive, we’re now challenged to share.

Filled to overflowing, now we spill onto others.

Abundantly gifted with grace, sparkling we are.

Brightly renewed God sends us out shining.

     The fields are so ready, God needs our help reaping.

 

Palanca

         This term was introduced to me as a Spanish word meaning “lever” to lift another toward God with prayer and sacrifice.  Then a note of support and encouragement can be added to communicate the feelings to one or more people.

Let Life In

Let Life In

         In a recent Terry Hershey reflection he used a made-up word “Absorbedness”, which he said means “Let Life In.”  Be open to new experiences that they can enhance our lives.

         In January 2002 my Mother-in-Law’s mother passed away, and she asked me to officiate the celebration of life ceremony.  I penned a poem, “For A Reason, For A Season, For A Lifetime” that summed up Diane’s place in many lives.

         Our Reason could be varied, the Season may be short or long, and for some of us it might be a Lifetime presence.  The Life we include into our  existence can bless us to a great measure.

         Fully living extends our growth to levels beyond imagining into spaces we may not have considered.  The clues to solving mysteries could lead us in directions not previously envisioned.

         Ideas to renewal might bring evidence that digs up precious things we may thought lost.  When something is presented to us in a fresh way, facts would cause a change in perspective, giving us a new viewpoint.  Insights that enliven our growth and expand the life we live.

Can’t Eliminate Pain & Suffering -- But We Can Illuminate The Effect Of It

Can’t Eliminate Pain & Suffering

But We Can Illuminate The Effect Of It

         Pain and suffering are a part of life for most of us, and something we can’t eliminate.  But shining a light onto it we can illuminate the effect of it, into the blessing it can become.

         The issues and challenges we face could boost us toward progress in ways that enhance our growth.  Our strides to accomplish great feats may launch incredible prospects in phenomenal directions.

         Making discomfort a positive can be a healing process, turning set-backs into hope.  To focus on our hurts and injuries, but in a method to fix them might turnaround the situation allowing us to see it differently.

         One author has used “classroom of silence” to allow us to get into quiet places so meditating and receiving guidance fills us with perspective that enlivens us.  The beauty outcome reveals a sensation that has such a presentation to our lives allowing an overflowing to happen.

         The shining into and through us makes a glowing burst forth changing us and others too.  Shining can have a magnificent outcome affecting many that can also be transmitted forward.  Light may be spilled as blessings.