Dear Ones,
As we all know, and as we are reminded every single day, these are times that are filled with fear for all of us. While many of us have lives that continue as before the world financial crisis began, none of us is separated from what is happening all around us. We are all affected by the pervasive atmosphere of fear. The fear around us connects with the fear we each have inside of us, and we are all impacted.
We do have a choice, however. We can allow the fear to determine our choices and motivations. We can allow the fear to impact our attitudes. We can live in a state of fear. Or we can be free, remembering that the life we have been given has never really been dependent on the financial markets. We live in a much more grace-filled world than that, as big as the financial markets may seem.
Choose today. "Go slowly amid the noise and haste," trusting in Someone or Something greater than all the fear that can be rounded up in the world.
In fact, these times are good times for us all to grow in faith and in service to one another. They are another opportunity to be truly who we are.
meb
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
That deeper place
Dear Friends,
As you travel through this day, find that deeper place within yourself. Find the place that is deeper than the ever-present "noise" in your head.
Most of us are accustomed to listening to the thoughts in our heads, and following them. Our thoughts will lead us back and forth, over and around, but they will not lead us to the center. Find that center, that deeper place. Learn to notice your thoughts, to thank them for being there, but keep looking for the deeper place.
One place to begin is to find the quiet that is in your body. Sit. Notice your busy mind, but keep looking for the quiet place, that deeper place.
There it is!
Warmly,
meb
As you travel through this day, find that deeper place within yourself. Find the place that is deeper than the ever-present "noise" in your head.
Most of us are accustomed to listening to the thoughts in our heads, and following them. Our thoughts will lead us back and forth, over and around, but they will not lead us to the center. Find that center, that deeper place. Learn to notice your thoughts, to thank them for being there, but keep looking for the deeper place.
One place to begin is to find the quiet that is in your body. Sit. Notice your busy mind, but keep looking for the quiet place, that deeper place.
There it is!
Warmly,
meb
Monday, January 5, 2009
What quality will you hold?
Dear friends,
What quality will you hold in your intention? For example, you may choose peace. Let "peace" be your mantra every day. Or you may choose light. Look for "light" in each person, in each day, in yourself. You may choose joy. Watch for "joy" as you go into your day and into your life.
You can make of life what you choose. Most of us are simply accustomed - say, in the habit of - choosing what we want to eat, what we want to wear, what we want to buy, who we want to spend time with. How often, however, do we choose the quality of our lives?
Begin today, then. Decide on the quality you want to be present in your life, and make that your intention, your mantra, your prayer, your song.
Choose love.
Warmly,
meb
P.S. Until the 21st of January, I'll be taking a break in Hawaii! Look for me on my return!
What quality will you hold in your intention? For example, you may choose peace. Let "peace" be your mantra every day. Or you may choose light. Look for "light" in each person, in each day, in yourself. You may choose joy. Watch for "joy" as you go into your day and into your life.
You can make of life what you choose. Most of us are simply accustomed - say, in the habit of - choosing what we want to eat, what we want to wear, what we want to buy, who we want to spend time with. How often, however, do we choose the quality of our lives?
Begin today, then. Decide on the quality you want to be present in your life, and make that your intention, your mantra, your prayer, your song.
Choose love.
Warmly,
meb
P.S. Until the 21st of January, I'll be taking a break in Hawaii! Look for me on my return!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
What kind of a day will I have?
Dear Friends,
Today, before the busy day begins, I'm deciding what kind of a day I want to have. I choose: beauty. I want to have a day filled with beauty.
This is my prayer, and this is what I will be open to seeing unfold in my day.
What kind of a day will you have?
Warmly,
meb
Today, before the busy day begins, I'm deciding what kind of a day I want to have. I choose: beauty. I want to have a day filled with beauty.
This is my prayer, and this is what I will be open to seeing unfold in my day.
What kind of a day will you have?
Warmly,
meb
Saturday, January 3, 2009
At the holidays' end...
Dear Friends,
Every year, I hate to take down the Christmas tree. I did the job today. The way I do it is to remember that in less than 12 months, I'll have a nice green tree with pretty colored bulbs in my living room again.
When I sit by the tree, I seem to make a space inside of myself and out for the winter. I like to watch the tree best on foggy mornings. This year I've been honored to even see some frost out on the lawn - unusual for these parts of the world.
Getting ready for Christmas is sad, a time of memories, of remembering those who are no longer here. And dismantling the Christmas tree is the same. Maybe in a way this small ritual is a way of honoring those I've loved, who are gone. I think of their faces, of their voices, of the small actions that touched me in their lives. Those are the things we can each be best remembered for, I think.
I've come to understand that for me, the holidays are a time of sadness as much as a time for celebrating. And in their own way, a time of honoring those I love.
Warmly,
meb
Every year, I hate to take down the Christmas tree. I did the job today. The way I do it is to remember that in less than 12 months, I'll have a nice green tree with pretty colored bulbs in my living room again.
When I sit by the tree, I seem to make a space inside of myself and out for the winter. I like to watch the tree best on foggy mornings. This year I've been honored to even see some frost out on the lawn - unusual for these parts of the world.
Getting ready for Christmas is sad, a time of memories, of remembering those who are no longer here. And dismantling the Christmas tree is the same. Maybe in a way this small ritual is a way of honoring those I've loved, who are gone. I think of their faces, of their voices, of the small actions that touched me in their lives. Those are the things we can each be best remembered for, I think.
I've come to understand that for me, the holidays are a time of sadness as much as a time for celebrating. And in their own way, a time of honoring those I love.
Warmly,
meb
Friday, January 2, 2009
Stay in touch
Dear Friends,
Stay in touch with your body. Your body is speaking to you all the time, and it may take some practice to listen to it on a regular basis.
Love your body. Treat it gently - and well. If it's hungry, feed it something that's good for it. If it's tired, take a rest. If it needs more air, give your body more air. Move your body.
Enjoy your body. Listen to it when it speaks: do you feel anxious in this person's presence, happy in another's, sad in another's? You can even choose your friends - who you will be safe with - by paying attention to your body.
And pamper your body, too! Look at your body in the mirror and tell yourself how wonderful your body is! Take a long soaking bath in some fragrant bath salts.
Give your body thanks - every day!
Warmly,
meb
Stay in touch with your body. Your body is speaking to you all the time, and it may take some practice to listen to it on a regular basis.
Love your body. Treat it gently - and well. If it's hungry, feed it something that's good for it. If it's tired, take a rest. If it needs more air, give your body more air. Move your body.
Enjoy your body. Listen to it when it speaks: do you feel anxious in this person's presence, happy in another's, sad in another's? You can even choose your friends - who you will be safe with - by paying attention to your body.
And pamper your body, too! Look at your body in the mirror and tell yourself how wonderful your body is! Take a long soaking bath in some fragrant bath salts.
Give your body thanks - every day!
Warmly,
meb
Thursday, January 1, 2009
What is your dream?
Dear Friends,
One way to approach the New Year is to wonder about what your dream is for this time in your life. For example, I have a friend who retired from her career at a young age. As she considers what to do with her life next, she asked herself what she would really love to do with her time and interests and abilities, something she would really enjoy.
That is a way of looking for your dream.
When you know your dream, flesh it out in as many details as you can. Write this down. And write it in the present tense: " I am a teacher of young people, ages 12-15, teaching them how to know their feelings through movement and dance." Write as many details as you can in the present tense.
Ready? Set? Go!!!
Happy New Year!
Warmly,
meb
One way to approach the New Year is to wonder about what your dream is for this time in your life. For example, I have a friend who retired from her career at a young age. As she considers what to do with her life next, she asked herself what she would really love to do with her time and interests and abilities, something she would really enjoy.
That is a way of looking for your dream.
When you know your dream, flesh it out in as many details as you can. Write this down. And write it in the present tense: " I am a teacher of young people, ages 12-15, teaching them how to know their feelings through movement and dance." Write as many details as you can in the present tense.
Ready? Set? Go!!!
Happy New Year!
Warmly,
meb
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
.jpg)