PAIN AND SUFFERING. Do we have to suffer for so long, before we know our pain has been honored? What is it about suffering that keeps us in a comfort zone? Is it the fear of moving forward or the anger against the pain? Are you suffering from pain that won't go away, are you... Continue Reading →
THE JOURNEY Today is a very special day, for many reasons other than that September 2nd is my birthday. Today, I officially launch my company, Pearls of Our Lives LLC! Yes. It has been a long road, one which I will explain as the days go forth, so stay tuned please. Today I celebrate the... Continue Reading →
What lies within us is far more powerful that the external attraction of what our eyes perceive. Sometimes we are blinded by the glitz, the bling, and glamor of what we think are the fruits of true labor in others, and yes, that well could be the fruits of true labor, and sometimes, the... Continue Reading →
When forgiving is hard…
FORGIVENESS
Forgiving seems like the hardest thing that we can do sometimes, however it’s one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.
Lack of forgiveness is an emotional state of mind that keeps us bound and chained to memories of the pain, hurt, anger, disappointment, hatred, and other negative emotions caused by someone. We can also have these feelings towards people, an institution, a whole race of people and much more.
When we hang on to the pain, anger, hurt, disappointment of things or people for days, months, years, decades, what are we really hanging on to? Is it that somehow we feel a strange sweetness knowing that at least we feel something? Do we derive pleasure after a while from knowing or telling ourselves that someone, something, people deserve to suffer and somehow we project this energy hoping they really do? Or are we actually hoping that these feelings will one…
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Looking back at Truth
Wherever your truth is, therein lies half your battle done. There are times in our lives when our most truthful moment comes when we stare at our reflection in the mirror, not for the purpose of admiring what we see, or to criticize what we see, or one final glance at our mask before we step out into the world. I’m talking about looking in the mirror and making eye contact with the eyes that stare back at you. Try this, see if you last 60 seconds, ……….what did you experience? Did you take it for granted that you always knew what you just experienced?
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In my last post, I talked about the importance of honoring you role to yourself. I said that the most important human being on this earth should be you, not so that you can be selfish, but that your role as your champion should lead you to pursuing the best of life, so that you... Continue Reading →
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life and all the roles you have to play? Oh my if you are like most people, you have to play the role of a mother, father, sibling, caretaker, guardian, aunt, Step-parent, colleague, Manager, grandchild, and many many other roles. These obligations can sometimes make you feel like you are... Continue Reading →
YOU ARE YOUR THOUGHTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoG0K2x6X3w Our thoughts are made up of a lot of things, some of which are intrinsically generated by our desires and deliberate action of thinking in a certain direction. However, these are not the only factors that make up the noise and activity in our head, our mind, and our heart.... Continue Reading →
When we grow chronologically, there is no guarantee that we are also increasing mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. It takes intention, choice, and work to increase our level of understanding. The experiences we go through as night turns to day and day to night, provide the substance for the work. As we navigate the substance of... Continue Reading →
So what's the plan for today, the week? Another session of whining and complaining about how early you have to wake up for work, school, and other important duties? Or the headache from the Sunday hangover, or late night sleep? I say wake up with thankfulness on thy lips, jump up for joy that you... Continue Reading →
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