Doing ______ for the Joy of it!

Doing ______ for the Joy of it!

          The things we do are for various reasons.  But when we accomplish something that we like doing there is more joy benefitted and it becomes fulfilling.

          The action performed can be a blessing for us as well as others that cross our paths.  Such stories add so much to our foundation that may be remembered a long time and might also affect generations.

          If we do something for fun, it may be more enjoyable and the outcome might also be likeable.  When we are liking what we do, it’s a better time working those assignments.

          Bringing a sparkle to our eyes for whatever we’re doing is quite uplifting.  It enhances attitudes and improves results, and also makes available smiles for us and others associated with us too.

          Being jovial and thankful in the present moment can change our relationships so positively.  When we do something purely for the joy of it, we get so much more from that, it enhances the experience.

Living in Deep Dependence on God

Living in Deep Dependence on God

          Living our lives dependent on God is quite revealing about so many things.  We can learn a lot by observing and sensing what is shared with and shown to us.

          Our listening to God is only limited because of the noisiness in our world.  We may not be able to eliminate the noise but we can minimize the effects of it.  If the noisiness is minimized then the voice of God has a better chance to be heard.

          The wisdom offered to us has some amazing features that can enhance achievements and results.  Such benefits can also improve the relationships and builds community around us.  We might reach out to those that are brought to our path.

          A dependence on God also gives us a sense of something bigger than ourselves.  If we are open to such possibilities our lives can be fulfilled immensely.

          We can realize so many gifts bestowed upon us that enliven our beings.  The brightness that we see brings alive such awareness to our consciousness, we are illumined in new ways.  God’s “aha moments” reveal to us such incredible possibilities, that we can share with others.

A New Habit – Living “Trust”

 A New Habit – Living “Trust”

          The things we perceive build up a foundation in us and affect our future actions.  What we “trust” influences our choices in such an incredible way.

          Our beliefs and what we trust in become a habit in life that are relied on to be ingrained into simple acts performed.  So many of the things we do may be unconscious efforts that get so much done.

          An act of turning on or off a light proves that.  We flip a switch or press it and the light accomplishes the act we want.  I do that while believing and trusting that someone has done what it takes, behind the scenes, for the action to occur.

          In one class as I used this explanation, then a smart-aleck kid said, “what if you turn on a light and it flashes on and then goes out?”  I responded, “So would you stop using electricity because of that?  Or would you change the bulb and move on?”

          One of the later proofs I’ve used is a cell phone.  I show it to a group and ask what it is used for.  They answer calling someone or texting or looking up something or playing games, etc.  I then ask if they know how, and most don’t.

          We don’t have to understand something completely to be able to use it.  I use these examples and others to explain faith, and how we can believe and trust in something beyond our comprehension.

Movement Toward Rehumanization

Movement Toward Rehumanization

There are many ways we’re losing the “human race” and we need to stop that.  Our various actions can be quite degrading, which could also be dehumanizing.

Such movements, whether negative or positive, can affect our lives in an impactful way.  The positive acts could build up others in methods that are so edifying.

We can improve our environments immensely by connecting with each other by encouragement.  Deepening the friendships and relationships established may be long-lasting.

The bonds made could affect generations beyond what we see now.  Roots planted can be part of growth down the line, and may reap a harvest in future times.

Look toward other-centered ways and improve environments around us, while building a better society.  Keep the “human race” going for longer than we’re existing.  We can nourish the planet to be better than we received it.

Over the Speed Limit of Life

 Over the Speed Limit of Life

Some of us seem to live life at such a high pace, moving so quickly through this journey.  If only we can slow down and observe our surroundings in a beneficial way we’d get much more out of it.

We might see things differently if we notice what we are shown, that is so available to our senses.  Taking the time in our environments reveals blessings that make changes in us.

The sacredness we witness can have incredible outreach to all those that are brought to our path.  In our life if we can look beyond “keeping score” and just “be” in the life of another that can alter someone’s viewpoint toward grace to them.

Focusing on things like limits we face may cause us to stumble while traveling.   If we can just do the tasks we have, possibly to help another might then be the aid we also need.  That deed may fulfill something in our own life.

Looking back at our life might show us what we might miss the first time through.  Life has so much to offer us, and lessons we can learn along the way may be quite fulfilling.

Wholeness vs Whole Mess

 Wholeness vs Whole Mess

          There is quite a distance between these two, and we could be at either end or somewhere in between.  The place where we lay may be at various points and each has different degrees of intensity with which they’re associated.

          We might latch onto a place or even multiple ones in various situations.  The environments could be positive in certain areas while negative in other ones.  We may also be mediocre in some instances.

          Each of these is ours, that we can ignore, avoid, own or whatever other attachment we identify.  The situation applies to me, but also to those that cross paths because of my or their choices.

          Each of us contributes in ways to one another’s “wholeness” or “whole mess” situations.  We are in each other’s business for various reasons.  Make good choices in accomplishing actions.

          The irony of how we interact with each other can be encouraging or devastating based on the ways we treat one another.  We can build up or edify, but we could also tear down a person too.  Be kind and contribute positively.

Radical Concept - Unconditional Love

 Radical Concept

-        Unconditional Love

To love someone without strings attached is something revolutionary, beyond conceivable reason.  Most agendas have an ulterior motive that goes along with their process.

Being able to be giving and caring is a huge undertaking that is so moving and affects another person immensely.  Having someone in your life and enhance their experience in a kind way is quite moving for both.

It raises each ones perspectives to a different level, and is a blessing to many brought to the path crossed.  To be unconditionally loved changes us in ways we can’t even imagine.

Our outlook gives us new things to consider, and our whole life’s direction may be renewed.  The decisions we make can change our direction in a way that alters the pathway we’re on.

Being treated kindly may give us something new for us and all those with whom we interact.  When we find a Support Group to rely on and build us up, that can be so life changing.  The renewal we experience is so effective as well as affective.