Sabbath and Sabbatical -- It’s The One Thing

Sabbath and Sabbatical

It’s The One Thing

         In Matthew Kelly’s “Slowing Down To The Speed Of Joy” he writes about the close connection between Sabbath and Sabbatical, and how we need the period or rest to refresh ourselves.  When we treat the one day of the Sabbath properly, then the other six days are more productive.

         Getting a newer perspective can change many things for us, and its resulting in more productive outcomes.  Restful breaks are refreshing as to how we’re adjusted in making circumstances pliable.

         Taking a fresher examination might be the needed way that sources energy that helps us gain the viewpoint to find a direction we’ve sought.  A search we’re on may get inspiration from varied inputs if only we are willing to receive the blessings offered.

         Another term the author used is “careless timelessness” and how it is easier for any who practice that to fall in love.  The “fall in love” could relate to relationships or even something we could love doing.

         Putting ourselves in periods of silence would be opportunities to get messages that assist us in moving forward.  Other wording in scheduling is “immovable obstacles”, but that they are only temporarily fixed.  Get rested!

Give Beyond Measure

Give Beyond Measure

         We’re faced with many decisions and opportunities for giving much goodness as well as inspiration to the needy others.  The generosity in our giving can be an awesome present to someone, but then they have to put it to use in their lives.

         The measure of giving and receiving is tremendous for all of us that we may benefit from the gift and its preciousness.  To sense the value in a presentation we must unwrap or unpack that which we receive.

         Witnessing all that is offered can be a total blessing for so many of us as we’re lifted to a newer dimension and brightens our perspective.  Such a measure bestowed upon us could have tremendous results as they achieve the outcome beyond what we thought possible.

         Our level of giving might facilitate greatness that may make quite the difference in another’s life.  Being available to someone is what they might need to raise their self-esteem,

         Shining a light for others does so much good, and brings renewal into focus fo each one.  For anyone to receive treasures can illuminate with any sparkles and wonder.  To get a gift raises our spirits immensely; a gem!

The “Think Weeks” Break

The “Think Weeks” Break

         In Matthew Kelly’s “Slowing Down To The Speed Of Joy”, he writes about Bill Gates’ “Think Weeks” break where he spent time without any technology or society, in a remote cabin.  With no computer, or phone or wifi he had space to get refocused and read many books.

         This was in a section about those in academia taking sabbaticals to get refreshed to handle their task at hand.  When we take a break from our regular environments and spend that time getting reenergized as well as to get empowered the renewal within us brightens perspectives.

         We could get weighed down by the normal duties that are filling out our calendars, and taking up tremendous resources vital to us.  Each of us may benefit from the “sabbatical” break to restore power back into our lives that can be the enhancement we need.

         A friend came back from a vacation trip and told me he was going to stop going on vacations.  He would still travel with family, but he’d look for something spiritual in each journey and they’d become pilgrimages.  That changed the perspective on my own travels.

         I too am looking for the “speed of joy” viewpoint to inspire me to make changes in lasting ways to become the best version of myself.  Sharing the nuggets of wisdom I’ve picked up along the way are magnificent as to how they’ve made differences.  Take breaks, enjoy silence, be lifted to heights!

Be In A Good Mood

 Be In A Good Mood

         When we’re presented with circumstances, that can affect our good or bad mood decisions, and lift us up pr bring us down.  Our outcome has choices to reflect goodness if only we’ll let that happen.

         In the last few weeks I’ve heard several times, “Nothing changes if nothing changes.”  So the things we do make a difference in ways that may be beyond what we sense.

         Attitudes we portray can be remarkable in how we influence others to become the best versions of themselves and share benefits with all.  Each of us have chances to grow into amazing beings we were meant to be, and transform our environments into something spectacular.

         Our good moods can spread cheeriness in the midst of surroundings we have and any we step through.  We get inspired to do varied things and in multiple ways as accomplishments illuminate brightly.

         Spending time in silence benefits us to a phenomenal degree raising our viewpoint and giving us tremendous focus.  Could we align ourselves to be the lens toward right images, and see goodness.  Be MOOD-tivated.

Never Admire Quietly

Never Admire Quietly

      We have chances to recognize and revere others, but we should not do so quietly.  The admirations must be proclaimed with such intensity that is apparent for all to witness.

      I saw a Winnie the Pooh image where he said, “Because you are in my day, it is grand.”  Our openness to connections allow the “grand” chances to occur and blossoming to happen.

      There is so much growth possible that is available for us to grasp and a viewpoint to lift us toward phenomenal levels.  Building up those in a circle around us reaps many benefits for all concerned.

      Some of our admirations may have lower tones, but being vocal can be vital in outcomes and cherished perspectives.  When we have possibilities handed to us then so much reward can be achieved.

      Spilling light may be within our shared space and others could benefit in that environment immensely.  Giving admirations is totally doable for us, so the choice to be generous can work miracles.  Lift others up admiringly!

Sounds Like Excellent Nonsense!

Sounds Like Excellent Nonsense!

       In Matthew Kelly’s book, “Slowing Down To The Speed Of Joy”, as a teenager he had excuses and justifications for why he didn’t fulfill what was required of him, then one teacher responded, “That sounds like excellent nonsense.”  He also brought up our battle with busyness.

       Most of us have fast paced lives and don’t take the time to enjoy many moments that should be pleasurable.  Taking time to smell the roses adds beautiful moments to our existence and we can cherish the memories.

      Sitting in quiet contemplation can be relaxing and refreshing if only we let ourselves absorb the encumbering goodness.  We’re fed the nutrients that enrich our beings to such heightened levels.

      Putting us in places where we benefit others allowing them to become the best versions of themselves enhances the community we inhabit.  The environment we’re in give us and another to thrive thus filling our spacing with inspiration to accomplish incredible actions.

      Don’t look for the easy nonsense-ical answers to fill our responses, but be willing to think through and come up with significant reasoning.  Reach a deeper point and make the excellence meaningful.  Respond Joyfully!

Happiness Comes ______!

Happiness Comes ______!

         The moments that fill our lives offer us choices to be happy or maybe not, but that decision is totally ours.  Such joyful outcomes available for us can make smiles occur frequently.

         We could instill cheeriness to the point where spirits are lifted, thus resulting in energizing others amidst us.  Any that are close enough to get the vibes we exude, absorb what is propelled from our being.

         To enhance our community we can be the Support Group and then encourage the people reaching out to us.  Happiness can be the spark to allow so much enjoyment to happen in our environment.

         Liking something may be shown in various ways, and the sparkle in our eyes might glisten to where we share with others generously.  We can enthusiastically place our gifts at the disposal of another that they can reap the benefits, and put them to great use.

         The presents we bestow on someone can have far reaching effects a person may share in the way they unpack and put to use the gifts.  What is given has value and is valuable from the giver, but is good for receiver too!

Be A Value Added, Not A Value Lost

Be A Value Added, Not A Value Lost

         Don’t chase, attract.  If you spend your time chasing butterflies, they will fly away.  But if you spend your time making a beautiful garden, they’ll come to you.  When you focus on improving yourself, everything you want will come to you.  We attract based on who we are, not what we want.

         If we are plus-minded then people are drawn toward us, and want to be in close proximity to us.  As we exude the good energy then that can be a magnetic force attracting others.

         The value of our being is increased when we truly build ourselves in right perspectives and spill light properly.  To inspire another and fill them with self-esteem encourages their path to share gifts with all brough close to them.

         One of my previous stories was “Context Connects Value” with the premise being if we can’t put something into context for ourselves then we won’t find value in it.  We are valued and valuable; now share and add.