There’s More To Say

There’s More To Say

         We get caught up by chances that sometimes leave us speechless, but then there are times when the “More to say” just comes out.  Outbursts such as these can be encouraging and inspiring, while blessing those near and far, in our environments.

         At a Mozart concert by Handel and Haydin Orchestra in Boston, at the end there was a moment of silence.  It was broken by a child saying “Wow.”  That became quite a story, and the Society searched for the child.  Upon finding the child they learned of his special needs and how music is important to him.

         The man who shared this as part of his reflection that sometimes we miss the wonder and awe, and moments of “Wow” give us pause into the incredible places that bring us renewal.  Such enthusiasm experienced can make differences for us and those we impact with words and actions.

         The place I volunteer had a Maya Angelou quote, “Be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”  Our positivity can make another’s life brighter and their outlook incredible.

         This season may be gift-giving for us, but also around the corner is a renewed year.  Many say “Happy New Year”, but it’s built on the past, so it a renewal we’re moving into, not starting over.  Wow us, wow others!

Another Thing To WRAP

Another Thing To WRAP

 

         At this time of year there’s a big focus on gift giving, and a key part of that is to wrap the gift.  But also, a significant part is the people we have to celebrate with us.

          Seeing another thing we’re to wrap, the idea is to wrap someone in our arms with a warm hug.  That embrace conveys a message of so much importance in our relationship.

         The gift we are to each other is immense in its meaning and also so treasured in its value.  It is extremely beneficial to giver and receiver alike, and also sharing makes the blessings go on.

         When we appreciate something warmly given, it is filling us with the sense that we’re cherished.  Being wrapped in someone’s arms, it feels like we are a present, valued and valuable.

         To focus on the wrappings is immaterial, but the inside is so precious, it glistens.  Someone wraps their arms around us, we wrap our arms about others, and the giving is ongoing.  WRAP around.

Goodness Almost Achieved

Goodness Almost Achieved

          I recently heard Paul McCartney recorded “Memory Almost Full”.  On hearing that, it sparked the idea for this story.  Our accomplishments are inspired by something suggested from another and we have chances to bring it to fruition.

         Our level of “goodness” could benefit others or ourselves to a point of helping that person’s self esteem factor.  Putting another’s needs ahead of our own is a key in acting kindly.

         A Christmas story I wrote a few years ago was titled “Be Present” (posted on the ianam.blogspot.com BLOG 12/22/16).  It had two meanings; one was “be aware” of our situation and the other was “be a gift” to another.

         That “Be Present” could be a contribution toward the fullness of that goodness being achieved.  Getting gifts this time of year may be one part, but the people we spend these holidays with adds so much to occasions we celebrate.

         Reaching a destination that peaks where we’re attempting the gain we pursued is such a filling goal.  The level of goodness attained gives us the feeling of an incredible high.  Fulfill positivity, Be fully present.

Common Sense Is Not So Common

Common Sense Is Not So Common

 

         The inherent presence of common sense for most of us gives each of us something incredible to the point of enhancing so much.  But being not so common for some makes the process incredibly challenging.

         When we are ambitious, then relying on a mindset that is true profits immensely who we are.  Thinking sensibly results in many benefits, plus to share with others extends the needed good.

         Having sense means tremendous potential toward so many amazing achievements.  An environment that is cluttered makes it hard to progress in worthwhile directions.

         Recently I heard “Knowledge and education may be expensive, but ignorance is more costly.”  Common sense gives us an advantage that we can overcome obstacles blocking us from moving forward.

         Ease of sensible reasoning takes us to levels exceeding where we may have been led to places that we can accomplish greater tasks.  Isaac Asimov said, “Education is not something you can finish,”  Common sense is not a goal we reach and then we’re done; it’s ongoing forever.

Sharing Blessings Doesn’t Decrease Them

Sharing Blessings Doesn’t Decrease Them

          We are blessed in many ways, and we can share resources with others.  But sharing our blessings doesn’t necessarily mean we have fewer of them for us.

         To lift another up may be encouraging for both them and us, a feat to achieve blessings in each of our lives.  When strengthening relationships is key to building the bonds that feed our characters, we’re both enhanced.

         Placing ourselves in proper environments brings us to needed levels of growth, teaching the necessary lessons needed.  Ideas and words from others give us the sparks to burn fires within.

         Having a partner to run a race alongside may provide the incentive to get the most out of the experience, to accomplish a winning perspective can give a level of renewal.  Being near might be the teamwork to get each of us challenging each other.

         By inspiring others, we can increase what we have into a benefit that makes both our lives better.  The rewards greatly improves our reality with something that brightens all outlooks.

Failing Happens -- The Label “Failure” is Unacceptable

 Failing Happens

The Label “Failure” is Unacceptable

 

         We all have negative experiences, and failing does happen, maybe too frequently.  But it doesn’t have to be lasting in it’s effect on our lives.

         A recent reflection included the phrase “weaponizing labels”, and they can become dangerous.  Some use such labeling to inflict pain onto ones to bring discomfort into other’s existences.

         Take lessons and grow that benefit making goodness occur, being blessings to us and another.  Failing teaches us ways to not do things to try other methods that might work.

         Giving up may be accepting an unnecessary label, choosing to be indicted as guilty in a trial beyond the realm of our stability.  As long as we have time on our side we have opportunities to progress forward, making choices that the favorable can happen.

         Positives can come from negatives to uplifting outcomes, and results achieved could be amazing.  What comes from failing tries may be blessed for us and others.  Receive well, make profitable decisions.

I Am Somebody To You

I Am Somebody To You

 

         Our significance to another person can have immense blessings in improving the person we are.  Being important to someone may be super uplifting as a perspective.

         I just read of a Mother Teresa quote, “If you don’t have peace, maybe you’ve forgotten that we belong to each other.”  Relating to a person might be what’s needed to give us the sense of calm taking us toward the level for which we’re looking.

         The connections we have can make changes happen, and break-throughs cause intense occurrences.  Each of us may inspire people to do great things and spark accomplishments.

         Crossing our path could energize a life to be enlivened beyond the expectations, into renewed ideas and plans.  Places we’re taken bloom into new growths and plant seeds along the way.

         The somebody that embraces us may challenge the person we are to become a best version of ourselves.  We can also be the changer affecting another person.  Affected and affective, we are.

Don’t Wait; Live Life

Don’t Wait; Live Life

 

         Someone said “Don’t wait for life to begin, Live it.”  We have many options ahead of us, but must choose well that blessings can happen.

         We should not procrastinate or put off till later the possibilities for the now occurrences.  Things within our grasp could improve our lives, while also inspiring others toward greatness.

         Taking the steps to make something happen might be the needed boost required, giving us the push in progress.  Living life means that we connect with others and fill all those brought to our path with enthusiasm and energy.

         The choice to begin is the start of an incredible journey, for us and impacts all we contact.  It is a phenomenal experience to participate in and being available to another person.

         Openness in living our lives offers many cherishible moments that give us an abundance of memories.  Building relationships strengthens our community to achieve the amazing.  Believe and be-living!

Hugs & Affirmations Needed

Hugs & Affirmations Needed

 

          Encouragement is so necessary to boost our self-esteem, and hugs and affirmations are a vital part of that.  Having a Support Group to rely on can make a huge difference for us.

         The community we’re connected with nourishes the being we are and sparks our imaginations to new levels, plus also blesses others with ideas to feed their growth.  Joining with others can be a fulfilling experience that gives insights to lift us immensely.

         Being embraced is an emotional outburst and we gain so much in the process.  Others see in us so much that we may not see in ourselves, that gives us newer perspectives.

         Reflections provide greater viewpoints into our existence that expand the person we are to who we can be.  The best version of ourselves can be so achievable that we can live the life we were created to attain.

         Pictures that show us who we are reveal so much understanding and wisdom giving many things to think about.  That impresses blessings in us that can be a flowing of growth to incredible heights.  Give hugs and share affirmations generously.

A Folded-Arms Approach

A Folded-Arms Approach

         We face many decisions, and some are easy while some are not so simple.  When challenged with choices ahead, our approach might be open or closed off.

         If we’re closed off in our choosing, the “folded-arms” could be the stance we take that keeps us from a positive outcome.  To not be open to support, suggestions or advice, then maybe we’re attempting to handle too much on our own.

         The need to be open to various factors can be a blessing in multiple ways.  Being in a position to rely on others gives us a sense of something bigger than ourselves.

         Just like we can be blessed by others, we can also share blessings with others, to build up our community.  Positivity might only be received openly, by us or another.

         Take in what is offered to improve our outlook, and enhancing our perspective, allowing us to ascend to incredible heights.  Having our arms open that we are filled enlivens our very being.  Receive and share.

 

Palanca for Cursillo #306 & #307

Palanca for Cursillo #306 & #307

Palanca means lever, to lift others up.

Come Holy Spirit, Let The Fire Fall

Cursillo #306 (October 2023)

We invite in the Holy Spirit to impact our lives.

With blessings and encouragement, plus flowing

That our connection may be bonded to others

In ways that formation builds and strengthens us.

Come Holy Spirit, Let the Fire Fall

 

We are called to be and do more, extending God’s kingdom.

So many are introduced to the community and family.

Being a part and growing closer opens door in many ways.

We’re activated to accomplish incredible tasks

The Holy Spirit does so much through our “Yes”

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Climb Every Mountain With Me

Cursillo #307 (October 2023)

You are invited to climb every mountain with Me

Live your life in My Presence with openness

Cherish times as blessings, be filled with gratitude

Even struggles are opportunities to be close to Me.

Let Me walk with you supportingly!

 

As you receive you now have much to share

Someone needs you to walk with them lovingly

You extend My Presence to all I bring to your path

The caring we accomplish strengthens My kingdom.

We help all face mountains joyfully!

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.

Be Calm, Become Whole

Be Calm, Become Whole

         There is so much in our world that riles us up, maybe even exceeding the condition of stability.  If we can remain calm, then becoming whole is so much more attainable.

         A place of soothing strokes could benefit us greatly to the point where peace fills our being.  Achieving such a feeling may also allow us to share it with others.

         We have the chance to influence others in so many ways that we can make great things happen.  To react calmly makes such a difference for us and whoever else we affect.

         Staying reserved can keep our perspective in check and helps us be able to handle the various challenges we face.  A Support Group can be so needed to boost us up with encouragement.

         An integral factor in steadying our demeanor is stabilizing our mood bringing serenity to the life we live.  Our focus on calm reveals connection to more than just us.  Be WHOLE-some minded.

Soil of Connection

Soil of Connection

 

         Our growth is amazing, but some digging is needed.  Preparation of the garden to receive seeds requires work.  Puttering in such a place can be an enjoyable experience, while also relaxing and meditative.

         The soothing calm it offers may bring a sense of accomplishment to our very being.  Rest we feel could restore into us such needed traits that build lavish blooming.

          The connection we achieve offers many blessings, and placing ourselves in environments that support us make incredible strides toward unimagined heights.  The soil allows our roots to join with others that strengthen my own relationships.

          A friend came back from a vacation and told me he was going to stop going on vacations.  He would still travel, but now they’d be pilgrimages, and he’d look for something spiritual in each place.  That changed my travel, so I looked for such things in places I visited, and it added so much to my journey.

          Gardens can be pilgrimage points for some, and each may get so varied benefits to refresh their spirits.  We could bloom where we’re planted instead of looking for greener pastures.  Be re=SOIL-ient, support connections.

Never “Just A ______”

Never “Just A ______”

 

         Don’t downplay a person or a situation; don’t belittle.  The “Just A ______” takes away much from someone or something and lessens the total they are, or it’s seen as being.

         We are incredible in our worth and the contributions to make other’s progressions happen.  Each of us can spark ideas to imaginations toward phenomenal concepts.

         To be seen in minimal terms is a horrendous thing to face.  When we receive such feedback, reach for our Support Group and be edified as well as lifted up.

         Such building up can sustain our self-esteem, that we can achieve so many amazing feats.  We could be raised to heights beyond imagining and we may inspire others too.

         Whatever the “Just a ______” that someone may have tried to belittle us might be the spark needed to light our fire.  The blaze causes burning to strengthen the resolve to be the best version of ourselves.  Be more!

FEAR-ce Impact

FEAR-ce Impact

 

         Fear can do a lot to change who we are and what we do.  Being so scared could affect our personalities as well as how we relate to others with whom we contact.

         Courage is an important factor in our accomplishments, as well as the ways we encourage others is such a doable feat.  To be the best we can be and do all we can is a worthwhile deed.

         Someone once said, “We cannot do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good we can do.”  Someone suggested "Any good is helpful."  Reaching out and relying on our Support Group is a vital connection component in feeding needs we have.

         Overcoming what hinders us, we need stepping-stones not stumbling blocks.  Those that build us up and edify our self-esteem help reach levels we may not have envisioned for ourselves.

         When we’re brave enough to face challenges, our lives can be much improved to the point of seeing a different perspective.  Changes in us can become sparks that affect others.  Be impactful to benefit another.

Live From Sufficiency, Not Scarcity

Live From Sufficiency, Not Scarcity

         Our life may be fuller when we can do it from a level of so much not emptiness.  I heard on a show “In a world full of problems, be the solution.”  Someone said that’s a simplified version of a Ghandi quote.

         We could make the difference by choosing to do so.  The focus on making things happen is a reality that can accomplish so much and also contribute to the benefit of others.

         The being we have and are have opportunities that spark ideas and inspiration taking imaginations to newer levels.  Sufficiency can boost our selves and another to places beyond the possibilities we’ve known.

         Openness to see and learn might be the needed perspective helping us blossom into beautiful works of art.  The “enough” contained within us would sprout growth that branches out incredibly.

         Abundant knowledge, wisdom and examples available to us give so much to build on, so things can occur.  When we’re fulfilled the probabilities that more could happen increase.  See sufficiency, let all that we have be enough.

Don’t Assume Heaviness Is Our Identity

Don’t Assume Heaviness Is Our Identity

          We face many things in life, some with great heaviness.  But the weight of that with which we’re coping doesn’t have to become the ideal to be attached to us.

          The things that identify us don’t have to become characteristics that follow so closely to be associated with the meaning that gives our life the kindred purpose.

          When we’re drawn downward by circumstances we face what might help is reaching out to and relying on a Support Group.  A community that lifts us up can take us to new heights, beyond what we’ve imagined.

          Letting go of  that which binds us can be a freeing experience, and one that allows a sense of joy to discover.  Our identity may be connected to others if we let it happen.

          Heard about a guy that got a Terminal Diagnosis.  His response was “Let me get this straight, so you’re threatening me with eternal life with God, right?”

          Exploring possibilities rejuvenates our being and could bless others in ways we didn’t foresee.  Becoming renewed help us grow, while nourishing several along the way.  We fit into a mold to be the best possible person we can be.

Ian Is Medicine

Ian Is Medicine

          In one of my classes I read a story and some feedback I received was “Ian is medicine.”  We all have a healing balm power and can affect many with whom we contact.

          The ways we connect with others can influence both of us with such significance and inspiration to accomplish incredible things.  Experiencing a cure may be just what each of us needs to boost us to levels past anything we could imagine.

          Soothing sensations gives us tremendous and uplifting feelings to the brink of joy.  Reaching out to a Support Group can be what we need as the encouragement to get over any stumbling block we’re facing.

          Ideas shared by another may be a spark to our own thinking, drawing us toward a necessary remedy.  Achieving a place of healthiness could be what we sought all along, but someone showing us the way helped.

          Having a prescribed method opened pathways that made possibilities available.  Now our journey has a tonic offering the power to raise senses to heights we didn’t think probable.  Receive medicine, be medicine!

Mitakuye Oyasin

Mitakuye Oyasin

We Are All Related

          In William Shatner’s book “Boldly Go” he used this Native American Lakota tribe phrase.  He also wrote “Human beings, animals, the earth on which we trod, the air we breathe:  we were all made for each other.  If we could only grasp and remember that notion.”

          Being connected has amazing results, we’re joined to interact plus influence one another in immense ways.  To be a part of each other’s lives and existence can have great impact.

          We may learn things from others by being open to much, their words, pictures, actions, music, foods, etc.  The nourishment we can absorb has ways to feed our needs in tremendous methods.

          Filling us with emotions and memories gives us renewed sensations to levels beyond imagining, maybe even taking us toward amazing heights.  Linking to another culture reveals bonds beyond our realizing, bringing new perspectives into our mind

          Relationships can help us thrive to the point that builds and edifies in our bodies such sustenance.  To feel a comparable nature brings us close and reveals a bond that strengthens the team we’ve become.  Related we are, family we are.

I’m More Relaxed When I ______!

I’m More Relaxed When I ______!

          The feeling of being at ease with something or comfortable in certain environments help us be more productive.  Being peaceful gives me much more energy than I previously realized.

          A cozy sensation may multiply the levels we’re at to an unexpected point, maybe even beyond dreams we’ve had.  When someone shares an idea with us that sparks a new plan we might be inspired toward amazing prospects.

          Could a soothing sense be the needed balm that helps us achieve a culture we may not have thought possible.  Contented ways might carry us where we can be in at-ease environments.

          A few weeks ago my wife and I took a trip to Lake Arrowhead, and at a store we found a t-shirt that said “Lake It Easy”.  Changing our viewpoint could be as simple as ideas in a phrase.

           Relaxing may be moving out of our usual environments, giving some new things to think about, and maybe generate thoughts that lead toward favorable directions.  In laid-back zones rejuvenation may happen and we might find ourselves able to impact our lives and that of others.  Be relaxed, absorb, and share to enhance one another.

Be Inspired, Do More

Be Inspired, Do More

          There’s so much for us to accomplish, and we’re inspired by various factors.  The words and pictures and songs among many things we might encounter take us to levels that make the impossible possible.

          We can do so much for ourselves and others, blessings and could be inspirations to spark new ideas as well as actions.  If we want to see the world change we have to be willing to act.

          Where I volunteer a sign says “A laugh is a smile that bursts.”  Our influence on another could be the bursting impact making so much happen.  Starting the process may be the needed step toward improvement.

          Everybody needs a Support Group to encourage them through dark times.  I heard it said “When on a train going through a tunnel we don’t jump off the train; We trust the engineer.”

          Listen to encouragers, be open to helpers.  The stories of someone could be just what we need to boost our energy.  Be ready to receive what is offered, it might have the inspiration for which we’re looking.  Share your talents and efforts that others may benefit.

UniverSoul Perspectives

UniverSoul Perspectives

Wrenching Us Toward ______

          Sensing things can enliven us in many directions and feeds our souls to become more than we ever thought possible.  We’re wrenched toward a perspective beyond considerations we’ve pondered.

          Foundations built give so much that endear us in ways we don’t know and results in leading to amazing goals.  The progress made shall increase heights that help us see the beauty and vastness of sights and sites.

          Richness bestowed on us may be more than physical things filling our beings to levels accentuating sharing and blessing others.  I’ve heard the term “Old Soul” used many times to describe a person and how they see things.  We could be more mature, seeing with depth beyond recognition.

          When we gain from others so much in us is received, and the lessons learned fill our beings to the point we overflow onto others brought to paths we walk.  A church had a sign at their parking lot for people to see as they left – “You Are Entering Your Mission Field.”

          What’s more important than doing missionary work in far-off places is to have a missionary mindset.  There’s work to be done right where we are; so we can be missionaries in our own community.  Encourage and edify in our neighborhoods and communities.  Be Soul-ed, Be Solid.

Want A Positive Outlook; Don’t Have A Negative Mindset

Want A Positive Outlook;

Don’t Have A Negative Mindset

          If we want to have a positive view then we should not have negative thoughts.  They’ll take us in wrong directions, and steer us along paths that are not helpful.

          To focus on good goals we must be in environments that feed needs leading us toward improvement.  In such places we’re built up, but can also support others in immense ways.

          Avoiding the negative may be the boost we need to take us to needs that help climb heights and give perspectives we previously didn’t think was possible.  The gains in our outlook might be reinforcing for us, and be what we can share with so many others.

          Recently I heard “To stop learning increases ignorance.”  If we aren’t moving forward we are moving backward or standing still.  So then others may pass us up.

          Challenge ourselves to get the most out of each experience, become the best version of ourselves.  Look for positivity and results that add much to who we are and how we can make a difference.  Be better minded.