Is Grace a place? Will we need a suitcase to go find Grace? Maybe, Grace is somewhere in outer space! We’ll need a rocket-ship to go find Grace! Our Blue Bear reminds us: “Grace is more than a place! You can’t misplace, or replace Grace! Grace can be found in a vase! Grace can be discovered in a show-case! Even in bouillabaisse! Grace can be realized in a face… Something to feel, And, to embrace!” B. Louise Bayer, with… Blue…..
Grace is generally an inner harmony, essentially spiritual, which can be translated into outward harmony. A prayer: May the inward and the outward of me, be as one. Techniques can be cultivated. Certain environments, certain modes of life, certain rules of conduct are more conducive to inner and outer harmony than others. There are certain roads that one may follow. Simplification of life may be one of them. A road to Grace! My mind and my heart has been sent…..
What we become depends, Not on our conditions… But on our decisions! Asking for answers to our questions, For explaining our vexations! Venturing into the unknown, We’ll need our cell phone! Our freedom to choose… Can be a scary situation! Without deviation… Requiring a clear mind for thinking, What could become our undoing! A challenge is at hand… About how good we can be, Along with self-truth… And honesty! B. Louise Bayer
Our intentions have so much to do with taming our wild horses. We show up with our intentions. There is a thing about “intentions!” Did you notice that the word is plural? Our intentions seems to come to us in the form of choices. And “intentions” is related to most all the links in our chain. “We need help, Buddy!” “Intentions need to be thought through and considered; what is going to work best, and why? The “why” is where…..
Procrastination came to us early in life. No doubt, we all feel some guilt from our procrastination. Then, the dreading of what we have put off. Well, maybe procrastination has a purpose. “Hi Buddy, are you trying to tell me something?” “Yes! You can call procrastination an investigation. Procrastination does have a purpose! You may need some time to do a little thinking and evaluating. Procrastination can serve as a reminder to do a little soul searching for exposing your…..
“Our conscience creates guilt. We worry about doing right or wrong. Guilt torments our soul. From one stage of life to another, how do we leave guilt behind us, Buddy? What can we do to make guilt go away?” “Little Lou, think of guilt as a tool, to serve you as to having a greater understanding of yourself. Guilt is good! Guilt wakes you up to what you have to work on. Acknowledging guilt, is being accountable, maybe painful to…..
“Fear and doubt can paralyze us, Buddy.” “It is only natural to feel fearful when there is a challenge before you.” “Well Buddy, what are we to do?” “While fear and doubt may seem like a negative to the end result, it is quite the opposite. By using “Fear and Doubt” as a resource for self-knowledge, you will activate your thinking muscles (initiative and determination) for keeping you on your toes, for being prepared for whatever! Fear and doubt becomes…..
Buddy reminds us that “Choices” cannot be a link in our chain. “Why is that, Buddy?” Because your choices are related to most of the links in your chain. Choices has to be a link unto itself. Choices will always be on the outside looking in. But that’s a good thing! With your heart and your mind working together, will offer balance, when decisions are to be made. “I think I got it, Buddy! My heart and my mind are…..
Yes! I am only one. We are all only one. But, think of it as we are all only ones working together! We do become powerful! We are joined by a common goal! Yes! Living our lives, “On Purpose for a Purpose!” Okay. We have a purpose. What is it? I can tell you! It’s our kids! They are the future! Nothing is more important than acknowledging our kids! We want them to be well equipped to realize how important…..
Respect, the first and most indispensable piece of that foundation, is honesty. Respect in its highest form. Our personal fulfillment comes from our own honesty. First with ourselves, then others. Honesty isn’t just the best policy, it’s the only policy!