Among You, Within You

Among You, Within You

      The leader of a withering community went to someone he considered a Sage for advice.  His words were the one you seek is within you all, among your group.

      When he shared that message with the members, they began treating each other differently.  It became noticeable to the point that a renewal was apparent within as well as to people in surrounding areas.

      I was reminded of a thing I’ve said, “We do not see things as they are.  We see things as we are.”  So our bias makes a difference in the choices we make and how we respond to situations.

      That community experienced a growth, and we might see similar ways of change in our environments.  Inspirations and re-energizing can happen to us and any we encounter, immensely blossoming.

      Taking good advice may get us to such advanced levels that raises our self-esteem and boosts the influence on others.  Reflecting on the traits we exhibit can increase the profile portrayed.  Our YOU changes others.

Something Came Alive In Me

Something Came Alive In Me

      Gardening – Digging, getting dirty, planting – can be relaxing in ways, physically, emotionally, spiritually.  A friend I know wrote a book, “Soul Gardening” about replenishing and rejuvenating the parts of us that feed sections of our being.

      We can receive encouragement and nourishment in areas to build us upward, being inspiration for others making them better versions of them.  Raising self-esteem for another increases our own feeling of worth, as well as seeing ourselves in a helping role.

       Realizing the sense of how we can be ALIVE transfers energy to those brought close by and lifts their spirits beyond any they might have imagined for themselves.  Now they can go forth and be the spark for others and any environments may be enhanced.

      One thing I’ve learned over the years is I am connected with others and there is so much more than just me.  Some quotes include “We are walking each other home”, and “We belong to each other.”

      So don’t worry about getting immersed in a situation, but be concerned with the blessings bestowed by the experience.  Gifts we receive can bring value in our lives if we unwrap the presents and put them to good use.  Do diligently.

“No Loitering” – Then Linger

“No Loitering” – Then Linger

       I’ve seen “No Loitering” signs.  I also saw “Just linger with purpose.”  Stay focused on being there, in the moment.  Making the most of those situations can transition into tremendous blessings.

      Hanging out might be the needed way to level up, and getting depths previously unimagined.  We can get inspiration by sensing messages in vast methods and all kinds of ways.

      When lingering there is so much to absorb, we’re like sponges in our environments, if only we’re open to such possibilities.  Getting energized toward the motion taking us to incredible heights, and propels our drive to make dreams happen.

      The charge to make goals, ideas and plans a reality could change our viewpoint tremendously.  We might expand the perspectives to relate what opens our eyes to see new brilliance.

      Sensational can be the results that lead us to enhanced thinking as well as exploring the challenging paths before our future.  Having a “Be There” mindset and opportunity changes our characteristics to a productive means and achieves results.  Linger diligently to enhance environments; Just be!

Joy Filled Living

Joy Filled Living

      Finding joy in our actions enlivens the deeds to a phenomenal extent and can bring smiles incredibly.  Doing what we love makes any endeavor seem worthwhile.

      I saw a book, “Slowing Down To The Speed Of Joy” by Matthew Kelly, and I’m looking forward to reading it.  The “Joy” focus gives us the greater perspective to set our sights upon.

      Having the insights to lift us toward previously unimagined heights may be the self-esteem builder needed, getting us to level up in terrific ways.  A renewed viewpoint helps us see horizons we may have otherwise missed, yet showing some incredible outcomes.

      Sensing spectacular visions reveals amazing occurrences, that may be easily overlooked if we aren’t open to receiving the information.  Any joyful characteristics can soothe many issues and struggles.  Keep the joy view.

      Joy can also be seen as an acronym, Jesus-others-yourself.  Trying to put that word in any other sequence – ojy, yoj, jyo, oyj – just doesn’t make sense.  So focus on Jesus-others-yourself to not have a blurry viewpoint.

Our Purpose-Full Roles

Our Purpose-Full Roles

      As Father’s Day (June 15, 2025) is the posting date of this story, Dad’s role of “purposeful” influences are a significant part of this content.  We are important and impactful in ways we raise our children to contribute values and become valuable in each community.

      Beyond purposeful, our presence is also purpose-full, because I now inspire and energize meaning to achieve the best accomplishments they can.  Realizing each of us can recharge each other to be ready to face a problem head on gives a renewed sense.

      I used to ask children what they wanted to be when they grew up.  Now I ask kids “How they want to change the world?”  Empowering them to be in control gives them the possibilities perspective.

      Having two boys who’ve reached the adult phases of their lives I get to witness how influential they are and how their presence is adding value.   It is impressive that leadership can be so prevalent in ways we act and deeds overlooked as significant.

      Living our “regular” lives seems so easy, yet can motivate to quite the extent, maybe beyond our realizing.  Our actions might be simple, but may be seen as vital in other’s lives.  Filled with purpose, we are!

Begin Dancing To Improve The Day

Begin Dancing To

Improve The Day

Begin Dancing To

 Improve The Day

         When we awaken, whether morning or whenever, there are some opportunities to make our day amazing, magnificent and tremendous.  A way to have a great start could be the movement, maybe dancing to get our perspective truly focused on goodness,

         The music may lift us to newer senses and promote any incredible results that usher us to unimagined heights.  When we transition to better days, the influence on us and others can be so appealing.

         As we’re willing to take steps in the right directions, the progress in how we proceed to improved results brighten outcomes.  Our willingness to get better puts us on a level that reveals some incredible examples for any that are close enough in proximity.

         Bursting with energy is taking us to that next phase and is blessing a significant part of our lives.  The day has phenomenal illumination showing picturesque beauty, and inspires us to achieve greater deeds.

         Any beginning leads to transitions that make terrific changes maybe beyond what we saw coming.  Dancing we do is stepping in directions, and helping us model some positivity.  Begin, be helped, serve one another!

         When we awaken, whether morning or whenever, there are some opportunities to make our day amazing, magnificent and tremendous.  A way to have a great start could be the movement, maybe dancing to get our perspective truly focused on goodness,

         The music may lift us to newer senses and promote any incredible results that usher us to unimagined heights.  When we transition to better days, the influence on us and others can be so appealing.

         As we’re willing to take steps in the right directions, the progress in how we proceed to improved results brighten outcomes.  Our willingness to get better puts us on a level that reveals some incredible examples for any that are close enough in proximity.

         Bursting with energy is taking us to that next phase and is blessing a significant part of our lives.  The day has phenomenal illumination showing picturesque beauty, and inspires us to achieve greater deeds.

         Any beginning leads to transitions that make terrific changes maybe beyond what we saw coming.  Dancing we do is stepping in directions, and helping us model some positivity.  Begin, be helped, serve one another!

Make A Difference

Make A Difference

         In a reflection the author frequently uses “shine” and “spill” the light to benefit others.  That “make a difference” attitude and deeds can result in a significant impact for the environment each of us inhabits.

         We inspire and get inspired in many ways that achieves outcomes to extents so vast in reaching those close and far.  It may not even be easily seen how we’re touching another, but immense is our effect.

         Seldom do we gain the understanding or appreciation of what we are going through while we experience it.  Only in reflection and discussion do we get the most out of situations lived.

          I’ve learned that each of us is rich enough to give, something, so our contributions can be amazing and precious in how we affect any that are in our path.  Someone’s perspective can be changed by what they are willing to receive, unwrap and put to productive use.

         The “difference” could be a subtraction, but may also be an additional blessing for us and others.  Seeing our significance as an equation relays it with newer viewing and fresh ideals.  Make a choice, be the difference,

Mask Up Your Negativity

Mask Up Your Negativity

         “A mask may fool the world, but it suffocates the wearer.  The man who hides his true self digs his own grave while still alive.”  A mask could be part of a costume for various reasons and may hide some realities.

         If we cover up our personality from those in the environment we’re a part of, then the revelation that others sense can be indecisive.  Blocking the view of another is to not divulge the true nature of who we are, and any characteristics of ourselves.

         If we are to unveil the truths about us then it must be made clear, our real attributes are shown.  To conceal who we are entombs so much about ourselves away from those in our community.

         The positive things we possess may be hidden and many are not so aware of the goodness that thrives within.  What can be admired in us may shine immensely if only we would let that happen.

         Creativity could energize and inspire others coming close so then our affect is tremendous.  Our “MASK” might be opposed to the negativity, if we focus on it being beneficial.  Be dis-COVER-ing good.

True Grace Is Stubborn

True Grace Is Stubborn

Grace as I’ve learned it is a gift, but the giver stubbornly stays in our lives to get us to make choices in improving our perspective.  We’re given examples to share the blessings and edify the person brought to our path.

         We may receive what is given to us, but then we also have to unwrap the package we’ve gotten to have it be effective and affective.  Precious is what is handed to us, but then we have to put it to productive use that it can benefit others that come close.

         Ours is the challenge to be diligent in becoming the best version of ourselves, and making good decisions toward that goal.  On a TV show it included “You can’t change who you are to ______.  All you can do is show grace.”

         On a reflection the author wrote “True grace is stubborn.  It refuses to give up on people.  It dares to sit at the table and understand.  It’s power under versus power over.  And it dares to move through the world with a heart that’s soft and resilient.”

         Accept the gift given, as it is precious and the giver is generous.