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NewThoughtNoteForTheDay - TRUE ESSENCE - Finding God On The Train - 6.6.2013

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 TRUE ESSENCE

 

Today let us each allow our life to find

its own current, to ebb and flow

at its own pace, untampered with

by expectation or need for outward

demonstration, untouched by the hopes

of reinforcement or reward.

Today let us each encourage our life

to proceed unfettered by our egos –

free to wander through the day in search

of pure satisfaction and true meaning,

perhaps to hear the whispered voice

of possibilities beyond our scope

or limited dimension.

Today let us each in our own way

let our life find its own true essence,

to even hear the Siren's lure embracing

folly if so be it, yet more than this

remind us of some forgotten purpose,

worthy and profound, that in our fevered

living slipped passed our errant notice.

 

AT 6.6.13

 

With love, G.

 

Affirmative Thought For The Day - INTENDED COURSE - Finding God On The Train - 6.10.2013

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Since this blog is about the personal spiritual quest 

for enlightenment, the note below offers a strong

message for all of us who, at times, may feel like

our spiritual pursuits are more difficult than first

expected.

 

Certainly, the note speaks to me, and what is often

my internal discussion on the merits of this life I

have chosen. Although the negative voices in my

head do grow fainter over time, they can find

strength and make a power move when things

are not working out as planned.

 

Given that feedback on progress towards

reaching what the note refers to as "duly 

ordained providence," we must each in our 

own way fortify ourselves to be bold, clear,

and directive in our pursuit of our intended 

spiritual course. 

 

I will keep this note handy for when fear

infringes on my forward progress. 

 

INTENDED COURSE

 

Today refuse to allow circumstance

or suggestion to throw you off your

intended course – clearly focusing on

the path ahead, knowing what has been

set in motion must be propelled to

its expected destination.

 

Today set concern or second-guessing

aside, reminding all involved of promises

made and the foundations previously

etched in strong consensus – relaying

to all, that fear is a weak excuse for

infringing on forward progress.

 

Today be bold, clear, and directive,

unwavering in your confidence,

unmoved by rough seas – proceeding

with a sense of duly ordained providence,

well entrenched in your expectation of

success and lasting contribution,

complete with gratitude for both.

 

AT G. 6.10.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

NewThoughtNoteForTheDay - YOUR PRECIOUS LIFE - Finding God On The Train - 6.11.2013

 

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I wrote the note below this morning and by

10 AM I was already pulling it out and using

it to motivate my somewhat listless self into

action. One voice in my head saying, "come on

G. take a rest, you have been working so hard!"

The other voice replying, "doing what, come

on man get with it, didn't you just take three

days off." Neither voice is very inspirational,

so these Affirmative Thoughts do come in

handy at times to provide the required

motivation.

 

Often in life, and especially in our spiritual

pursuits, we need to grasp the reins with

conscious intention and make the most of

this life we are now living.  Showing up with

energy and enthusiasm - making every action

and interaction purposeful. 

 

So if you need a little encouragement today, 

perhaps the note below is just what your 

inner spirit has ordered. If not, tuck it away 

for when you need an existential boost. 

 

YOUR PRECIOUS LIFE

 

Hold on to this day with all of your

might, with an energy and enthusiasm

worthy of admiration and respect –

make every action and interaction

purposeful, meaningful – refusing to

be second best.

 

Hold on to establishing a momentum

worthy of your clear sense of dedication

and commitment to excellence, easily

surpassing the mundane for the

exceptional, completely immersed

in the opportunity for productive

doing and being.

 

Hold on to this day refusing to let

one moment slip by without complete

living and participation – knowing this

is your precious life unfolding, so grasp

the reins with conscious intention

ready to harness its full splendor!

 

AT G. 6.11.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

NewThoughtNoteForTheDay - PURPOSE, PASSION, GRATITUDE - Finding God On The Train - 6.24.2013

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Rejuvenation- the phenomenon of vitality

        and freshness being restored. 

 

Today, Ann and I are returning to our

work lives after a fun-filled vacation

with our grandson, both rejuvenated 

and a bit worn out. We decided at the

beginning of the week to focus on the

vacation and leave our vocations,  

avocations, and spiritual pursuits to

rest for the duration.

 

I woke up late this morning struggling 

to get back into the routine, and the

word - singularity - was stuck on a loop

in my mind. I thought, "ok, a singularity 

of  what?" Finally, the phrase -

"singularity of purpose" - formed

and I realized there was certainly a

message on its way. 

 

I was not surprised when I received

the first line of the note below this

morning, "live today with a singularity

of purpose." But there was more,

"live today with a passionate 

 perspective." It was all tied up with - 

"live today with gratitude." 

 

I started thinking of what my life would

be like if I truly lived every day with

purpose, passion, and gratitude.

I decided it was a worthy mission

for my rejuvenated spirit. 

 

PURPOSE, PASSION, GRATITUDE

 

Live today with a singularity of purpose,

fervently focused on the task at hand,

clear and enthusiastic to be doing what

needs to be done, entrenched in the

mission and vision set before you.

Live today with a passionate perspective

realizing a full-throttle commitment

enhances every moment, each experience,

inspiring not only your actions but the work

of all who connect and interact with you.

 

Live today with gratitude in your heart and

thanks formed on your lips, comprehending

the full value of this miracle you now inhabit –

that a wish, or dream, given form by your

heartfelt intention is yours now for the living -

relish its appearance - revel in its opportunity.

 

AT G. 6.24.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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notion - a vague idea in which some

      confidence is placed.

 

We each have a notion about our lives,

a premise based on a concept or belief,

maybe just a vague idea as conveyed in

the definition shared above, more often

an ego based assessment of what is

actually occurring in our existence. 

We layer these notions into a workable

theory, and through actual experience,

we acquire subjective empirical evidence

to give it a basis in truth.

 

In our spiritual pursuits, we squint

our mind's eye and attempt the same

undertaking. Personally, I am forever

envisioning the perfectly orchestrated 

world of God consciousness, ordered

and sound. The inspired messages I

receive, as the note below conveys,

often follow suit.

 

What is your notion?

 

PERFECT ORDER

 

Today let us look through what appears

to be, to what really is, realizing beneath

the seeming confusion is a world of divine

order with each moment and event perfectly

placed and unfolding.

 

Today let us accept and trust this order

knowing only graceful good waits for our

partaking – well beneath the surface of

our fears or doubts flows the stream

of peace and calm – placidly serene.

 

Today let us embrace this perfect order

allowing it to set in tranquil motion all our

undertakings – each salient expectation –

inspiring our untapped creative essence

as we are gently guided towards our

full unfolding.

 

AT 6.25.13

 

Thank you for reading.

With love, G.

George Bryant Cronk

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I woke Ann up early this morning so she

could get to work and catch-up. Last night

she expressed her feeling of being somewhat

overwhelmed with recovering from vacation,

and now faced with the short upcoming

July 4th holiday week. 

As I prepared Ann's morning tea, I thought

about all that I had yet to do with the final

edits of the book, feeling like I was actually

trapped in the mind control chapter with

no hopes of an easy, or more importantly,

a timely exit. I could feel the tension and

frustration welling up in me.

 

Ann left before I could write her note,

so I  decided to take a shower and work

on clearing my mind and overcoming

my sense of frustration, and then I would

write the note, texting it to Ann when I

was finished. 

 

Dressed and ready for the day, I decided

I needed to meditate first, in hopes of 

reaching a more connected place for

inspired note writing. After a fitful 

meditation, I composed myself and

then prayed for assistance with the note.

 

What resulted was the note below - surely

a reminder to me, Ann, and anyone else

who is struggling with reaching there

intended destination today, to think about

making a few needed adjustments.  

 

NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS

 

Today let us release whatever stands

in our way of reaching our intended

destination - frustration, annoyance,

hurt, unrealized expectations, lack of

resources - giving each its say and

when acknowledged, letting go of

our firm grip for now.

Today as each colorful impediment

takes balloon like flight, let us grasp

the hand of our inner child, gently

assuring our tender countenance as

tears are dried and courage restored -  

that all is well.

Today with a clearer mind and a

refreshed perspective let us rise

to the occasion, one confident step

at a time, onward and forward,

knowing that with these needed

adjustments accomplished, nothing

can forestall our intended progress.

AT 6.26.2013

 

Thank you for reading.

With love, G.

George Bryant Cronk

NewThoughtNoteForTheDay - EPIDEMIC OF GLOBAL LOVE AND TOLERANCE - Finding God On The Train - 6.28.2013

 

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I am sincerely thankful for the technology

that allows me to publish a blog and send it

out worldwide, otherwise I would be just one

of those "crazy" folks who stood in the market-

place of old spouting messages from God. 

So, here is another message!

 

When I received my copy of Time magazine

this week - which I purchased to assist my

grandson's school with their fundraising

effort, breaking my prohibition from listening

or reading the news from any source other

than my easily edited NPR phone app - I 

eagerly flipped through the pages to see what

the  human race has been up to recently.

I was actually stunned by the stories of

intolerance and injustice, both religious 

and secular. One image, although from our

hopefully never to be repeated past, will 

haunt me forever.

 

This morning, as I started to write my daily

affirmative thought, letting the words

come to me, out of the greater reaches of 

consciousness and probably my recuperating 

psyche, came the note below. As I usually do

when I would  prefer another topic, I tried to go

back for a more user friendly communication,

that was not to be the case today.

 

Sometimes when I read a note like this,

I think, "I know this," so there is no need

to focus on it. With today's note, I am not

so sure.  And although I realize that I am 

preaching to the proverbial choir of spiritual

blog readers, I realize this was the message

I was meant to convey. A message calling on

all of us to contribute to the transformation

of consciousness, in hopes perhaps, of fostering 

an "epidemic of global love and tolerance." 

 

EPIDEMIC OF GLOBAL LOVE

AND TOLERANCE

 

Today let us be an expression of a

    greater love, demonstrating our

understanding of the true connection

    of all life, realizing an existence at

odds with itself shall surely perish.

 

Today let us refuse to be a part of the

    mayhem engendered by a human spirit

refusing to accept even its closest

    neighbor, often taking up arms in the

name of its own divinity?

 

Today let us hold a thought of peace

    and coexistence in our intentions,

prayers, and meditations in hopes of

    creating an epidemic of global love

    and tolerance, seeing through the

illusion of separateness, into the

    perfect oneness that makes us whole.

 

AT G. 6.28.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G.