Genuine YOU!

Claim nothing that is not true of your real self - your Christ-Self. I keep hearing people talk about "my diabetes, my arthritis, my ....". Quit taking these experiences in as if they were family members or good friends. Be very careful as to what you claim for yourself because it will show up on the screen of your life ready for full expression.

Claim what is true of your real self. Study your Bible and sacred texts; and meditate or listen to the Holy Spirit - indeed the Living Spirit within you to know what is true of you. Then boldy be that genuine YOU!

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Live, Laugh and Love Well and out Loud,
In the Living Spirit.

Ethel

OMNIPRESENCE

Sometimes it does seem hard to get through situations; and more difficult still is trying to know GOD is with us even through the hard, dark and even ugly and disappointing situations. But when we LOOK UP, by changing our perspective from “half empty to near full” we see GOD in the midst and we can GET UP and move beyond the current circumstances.

We learn that there is value here in what we are going through and that we are being lifted to higher ground. The circumstances are happening to give us golden nuggets and answers to move into better options and up to higher standards. We begin to see that it's an experience that we're going through and therefore a change will come because experiences don't last forever; that this too will pass, unless we keep holding onto them and to the emotion to which we gravitated.

Hold onto GOD PRESENCE and gravitate to LOVE. When we recognize that the Presence of GOOD and MERCY and HOPE is alive and with us right there in our goings on, we begin to come up out of the hole. Recognizing the Presence of GOD leads us to see good in the midst, and, doing so gives GOD the glory.

When we glorify GOD-the Generous Giver in the midst, victory spills out, splashes forth and blooms all over, in and through us, lavishly. GOD’s giving is priceless. Oh-h-h yeah-h-h, I can feel this. It's joy…hope you can too? We need to know GOD in all we do to flow with the ALMIGHTY POWER which makes us productive and makes us who we are.

Search your heart. Think for yourself! Listen to and feel your own inner nudging which is loving, good and nourishing; then you’ll know it is of GOD because GOD is beyond good. Selah baby!

Smooches and Hugs,
Rev. Ethel

HOPE! See the Possibilities and Fly!

As I was reading one of my favorite blogs this morning I was inspired to write this message. The words, "See only the possibilities and fly" came to my mind. Instead of allowing reasons why we cannot, should not or have not done what we aspire to do to infiltrate our mental screen and absorb our attention; let's be caution of what we think and to what images we allow to remain in our mind's eye. I urge you to visit the blog, http://erasingthebored.blogspot.com/. Read the post entitled "Reclaiming Great Relationships" and view the video under the author's post entitled "No Fear, No Doubt, Just Fly!!!"

We become what we think about consistently; so think about exactly what you want to experience. Each one of us is being pulled and pushed by the Universal Upward Pull, that I know to be GOD--the Life Force in action. It is what we are here to do. Life is always urging our best--the best we can be in each given moment. First we must develop a loving inner relationship knowing God as our true nature. From that point we begin to see that it matters not what someone else is aspiring to do because they have been called to do their own specific work just as each one of us individually has been called to do. We begin to see no need for insecurities nor envy; that nobody else can do what each of us has been called to do. We begin to see hope for our lives, therefore eliminating mindless bickering, fighting and senseless killings. I believe where there is light (health and hope) there is peace, prosperity, constant becoming-ness and joy.

Without doubt, I pray that this will "JUMP START" your moment and PROPEL you into this Good Day being more of who you were created to be.

Become Inspired! Eliminate Frustration

Here is a message sent to me via email which I found very helpful. I hope you find it helpful too.

Every time you feel frustration, you have an opportunity. You have the opportunity to create positive value out of a negative situation.Frustration is an unmistakable signal that things could be better. And though you may be completely unable to change the outside circumstances, at the very least you can change yourself for the better. Instead of becoming mired in your frustration, let yourself become inspired by it. Know that your frustration is pointing you to some positive, valuable action you can take. That action may end up bringing great value to thousands or even millions of people. Or it may simply be a positive change in your own perspective, which is also of much value. Frustration is indeed unpleasant, and that's how it gets your attention. Yet once frustration has your attention, you can quickly move away from it. As soon as you feel frustration, look to find the positive value that is surely there. And a whole new world of possibilities will open up to you. So go ahead, use it to your advantage
by Greg Palmer

A personal acquaintance who sent it to me:
Nancy Peebles-Moore
Fabulous Realtor
Coldwell Banker West Shell
e-mail: nancy.peebles-moore@cbws.com

Divine Empowerment!

When you know that Spirituality is your nature; that you are a spiritual being, then you can see, and feel the power and presence anywhere including many other major religions. See if you can relate to this Bahai prayer. Think for yourself and use this prayer in the way that Spirit guides you to do so or not.

O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affiars in Thy hand. Thou art my Guide and my Refuge. I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved; I will be a happy and joyful being. O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me. I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.

O God! Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself. I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord.

- 'Abdu'l-Baha

Notable Quote

"Every time you open your mouth......

you speak your world into existence!

What you SAY is what you GET......

what you say and think about yourself......

what you believe about yourself......

determines every thing that happens to you!"

Peace, Love, and Prosperity
Bishop Xavier,
Rev. Ike Ministries

Spice Up Your Life!

I am thankful for the power that God is in us: causing us to think, feel say and do -indeed to be. I am thankful for the gift of choice which empowers us to choose things which we desire more of and things that add value and meaning to our lives.

Choose you this day...where will you dwell in your mental world? Which path are you walking? Which words are you speaking? What thoughts are you choosing to direct your actions? Have you made a choice as to what you want to experience in this adventurous journey called life on earth? Are you choosing or are you allowing others to choose for you? These are just a few questions to spice up your life.

But with all diligence keep your mental gaze on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely and things that are of "good report" instructs Philippians 4:8; for when we do this the God of peace is with us

Peace be with you.

Go For It!

Emerging from the Baby Boomer era and from an acculturation which among many mental and behavioral patterns, included my having learned to delay my good. I learned to keep or use certain things for "special times" or to wait to use my goods and/or nice, newly purchased items for "special times or special events". I began to find myself asking "when am I going to live my life ...? what am I waiting for? Isn't everyday special? Times have changed and continue to evolve very quickly. If we are going to apply ideas and live out our dreams, there can be no waiting. We must tend to the business at hand...the business of living our dreams and aspirations.

There is no such thing as "playing catch-up"; it is simply start where you are and go for it. If you value love, then love with all you know and with the real love you feel allowing the Master within –your ChristSelf to guide your thoughts and emotions. If you’re going to add more play in your life then add play into your life daily, weekly, monthly as you are spiritually guided. In all things be divinely guided from within (from the indwelling Spirit) and trust that God is working all things for good.

Let us continually break and release (forgive) the old patterns that bind us to things which no longer serve our higher good; for if they no longer serve our higher good individually--they definitely do not serve the greater good of all humanity and the Spiritual fabric of this universe.

Will.i.am sings: It's a New Day! May we be responsive to and within this new day.

Go for it!

Amen! Amen!

Feel free to leave a comment and tell me what you think!

If It Befits You; Say I Do !

Acquaint yourself now with your true nature within by getting still and listening to who you really are. Then behold and embrace what you hear. If it does not deliberately create injury or harm to yourself or for others then follow-through. The truly loving things are usually the most difficult to do; requiring that we think for ourselves rather than simply follow the crowd for fear of being ostracized, left-out and sometimes even worse.


Being left-out can be a blessing, especially when it is not befitting of your unique and loving Self. Sometimes being left-out gives us information as to who is not deserving of the character we have allowed to diligently emerge and know as our Authentic Self. Don't try to force what the Divine Mind is leading you away from.


Be still and know God is at work in, through and behind the scene. If the person, place, or situation in question is befitting of and mutually respectful of who you are; then join in, if not, simply pass on by, release it or love them from afar. The Master Teacher, Jesus said to "knock the dust from your feet" and singer Curtis Mayfield said "keep on pushin'". Everyone whom you know cannot maintain a place in your inner circle; nor you in those with whom you think you may want. God's time has a way of telling us and showing us why.


Be Still! Let God's Process work things out with, for and through you and everyone involved.


Selah! I heard it through the divine vine.

Ever Wonderful!

Take time now to breathe in the love of God and reacquaint yourself with the good in your life right this moment. Know that you are blessed [favored with well-being, good fortune and abundant pleasure]. Know that you are made in the image of the Creator and Inexhaustible Supplier. Selah!

Because we are blessed we respect ourselves as well as others and do not have to take on the negative emotions of jealousy and resentment etc.; instead we can now choose to be a blessing to others - be it one or several others. Our choices determine our self-confidence and our uniqueness or lack thereof.

In this awareness, we bless as we are intuitively and lovingly led to do so. Those who really know they are blessed are mentally strong enough and spiritually mature enough to encourage, compliment, and even cooperate with others as opposed to being a hindrance. They do not have to be the center of attention nor do they have to put others down or degrade anyone else in order to make themselves appear bigger or better. They also do not have to fight over supply because they know that there is always enough for all, that they simply must turn within for their own proper way to be given to them from the Higher Authority. We are blessed inwardly first which exudes outwardly and spills over into our life, relations and affairs.

We all, each and everyone, are special and unique!

Take the time now to meditate on these things if it resonates with your soul.

Be Blessed and Breezy in the Blissfulness that God is!

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