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Is the true gift of Christmas one of possibility,

one of the potential to be so much more than

we now manifest in our often struggling human

race. The note below proclaims this to be so,

offering us three gifts, that if properly received

would truly bring us all great joy. 

 

THE THREE GIFTS

In this season of love and wonder, we are offered

the gift of joy – a moment to step from behind our

expectations and gaze at the limitless possibilities

of a world focused on peace and goodwill for all.

In this season of hope and promise, we are offered

the gift of renewal - an opportunity to leave behind

the shards of guilt, regret, or despair still piercing

our more worthy self-perception, enabling a fresh

start to flourish, find its stride, and take flight.

In this season of light and sound, we are offered

the gift of clear perception, a glimpse of the lasting

and loving connection between all living entities –

a chance to hum the jubilant melody of life in full

and everlasting harmony.

AT BY G. 12.26.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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The note below, titled Pilot Light, is one of my

favorite Holiday messages. Perhaps, the true

meaning of enlightenment is not experiencing

“the light” but instead is being the light itself.

Hopefully, this holiday season will find our

lights shining bright individually and

collectively.

 

THE PILOT LIGHT

Within every heart resides a flame -

a beacon conveying the essence of the

life it lights – a pilot light of passionate

striving – igniting with full vigor when

the path to our destined destination

finds our seeking Souls - there and then

illuminating the world.

 

Perhaps, the very message of this festive

holiday season - centered on celebrating

the brightest light ever to exist - even now,

continuing to offer illumination in this often 

too dim world - a light reminding us of our 

true mission, to join the enlightened magic

by pursuing the very human nature needed 

to embolden our own leaping flames.

 

So let us not mistake the "whole" in the true

meaning of holy - reminding each of us

of our true intent - to share our light 

with like-minded Souls - and by doing so,

fan the flames of a brighter world.

AT BY G. 12.18.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

 

 

 

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I received a response to one of my posts on joy

that said I was trying much too hard to manifest

joy in my life. Is joy something we obtain or realize? 

This discussion brings me to a Meditation Note

titled Surrender. What if we were just to stop

seeking and surrender to the joy already existing

in our lives? To surrender connotes that we give

up internal and external struggles and trust in God.

I admit, I still have a way to go on this and my

meditation notes often reveal my need for guidance.

 

JOYFUL SURRENDER

Surrender to the flow of God even when it appears

counter intuitive. Surrender to the solution that has

been prepared for you – the positive outcome that

awaits. Trust in God to lead you through the challenge

and find a solution. Focus on this line and repeat it

to yourself as you struggle with your own mind.

 

I am whole and ready to receive

                                  the full grace of God!

 

Lift up your eyes unto God - let the burden slip away

and know that God is with you waiting for you to open

your mind to the possibility of a fearless life. Shake

the fear and move on for it is only a sign of lack of faith.

 

With each challenge find your mantra “I am whole”

and focus on this line as you turn the situation over

to God. All good awaits – do not be afraid or afflicted.

You are protected by your own strength and the

strength of God. Clear the way for the manifestation.

NOE BY G. 7.9.2021 

 

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What might spiritual joy be like?

Today this poem leaped out at

me for publishing.

 

LOOK

Look into your heart and hear

    the pounding of the beat

        of a thousand trumpeters

            heralding the way.

 

Look into your Soul and feel

    the calling of a thousand mystics

        chanting the words in your head.

 

Look into your essence and find

    the Divine nature of your quest -

        the light of a generation in darkness.

 

Look into God’s eyes and see yourself

        alive in a world of wonder

            with lungs full of blessing and grace.

 

Look until you see!

POEM BY  G. 9.3.2010  

 

WITH LOVE. G. 

 

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DESIRES AND PASSIONS REVEALED

Let us reveal our desires and passions

    today, breaking free from our long

held expectations and considerations,

    and instead, take to the air, allowing

the true essence of our natures to

soar in full flight – wings outstretched

    sailing on our own infatuation.

 

Let us reveal our desires and passions

    today, quieting our egos sense of

impropriety and stern warnings to

    return to the appropriate – letting

the false roles we have assumed in

    this journey of life to fall away

like loose garments no longer

    serving a purpose.

 

Let us reveal our desires and passions

    today – living full – laughing loud –

totally engaged plucking the fruits of

    life from its abundant tree – made

tipsy from the nectar of living without

restraint – consumed in being just alive. 

AT BY G. 1.25.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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Life is truly a communal undertaking.

An ongoing act of love requires that  

our art, work, inventions, imaginings,

longings, and even Gods must be shared 

with our fellow participants. A celebration

of one is more sad than joyous. May your 

creative life sparks set the world ablaze. 

  

THE FIRES WE IGNITE 

As we pound away to form our sincere

impression on life, as we invest

substantial energy leaving our mark,

let us realize what is real and lasting

is the joy, peace, love, and happiness

we have shared with others.

Let our lasting monument be the

generation of these moments of

heaven on earth, as each present

an opportunity for the Divine within

us to connect with the strength

of will between us, making this world

a bit brighter and more livable.

So, as we do every day, let the

sparks fly as our contributions erupt

and take shape, now realizing it is

the fires we ignite and share that

truly provide the warmth and splendor,

the perpetual magnificence of an

earthly heaven.

AT BY G. 2.13.2014

 

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OPEN YOUR DAY

Open your day to all that life has to offer you –

breathe it in, savor it,  fully enjoy the experience

of living – fresh, vital, perfectly alive just being

one with the essence of  joy, peace, love, and

happiness available.

 

Open your day to all that you have to offer life –

your loving kindness, caring, and compassion

matched with the enthusiasm and zest for living

you bring to each moment – each interaction –

igniting the passions of others with your

passionate vision of the potential of this day

and every day.

 

Open your day to all that God has to offer you –

divine guidance, perfect acceptance, and full

compassion as a creative partner in becoming

more of who you wish to be – were always sure

you would be – profoundly want to be.

AT BY G. 4.15.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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CELEBRATE, COMMEMORATE, RECOGNIZE

Let us celebrate the small victories today,

the steps that were taken in earnest pursuit

of our goals and visions, the hard work and

effort expended to level the playing field,

engage our resources, lay the foundation

for what is to come.

 

Let us commemorate all we have accomplished

to reach this point, to gain this perspective,

to seriously prepare us for the move forward,

to new heights, greater adventures, even more

dazzling undertakings – always thankful for

those who have aided our efforts along the way.

 

Let us observe and recognize the values and

faith that lights the way for our continued

success, the positive thought, the clear

intentions, the trust in Divine good and

abundance, the attitude of perpetual

gratitude that summons further grace

and continued well-being, as we scale

ever-greater heights. 

AT BY G. 3.15.2014

 

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NOT BE TRANSFIXED

Let us not be transfixed

            upon this moment forlorn,

with emotions and perceptions

            immersed in our malaise;

somber; sullen, like a thick glue

             of despair, adhering us to a vision

of outrageous fortune.

 

Instead, let us shed this dismal goo,

            this gloom we alone create from

mishandled thought, depressed

            interpretation, hazy logic; turning

our sights towards fresher vistas

            and more worthy considerations.

 

Here, now, let us defend our right

            for joy, love, peace, and happiness,

knowing this is the only true objective

            of living, being alive on this earth;

ready, fully, to continue with vigor,

energy, and belief in our ascent

            towards lasting magnificence.

POEM BY  G. 7.26.2018

 

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I have been sorting through the poems,

affirmative thoughts, and notes I have

recorded and published on the blog.

Of course, there are many that were

written, and then hastily forgotten,

failing to catch my notice.

 

The affirmative thought below, that

I have now titled Hollow Warrior,

seemed to travel through time to grab

my attention this morning, carrying

a message that startled me, taking

my breath away.

 

Perhaps, today, I feel like a hollow

warrior, waking each morning to

continue a fight that only appears

to increase in difficulty, only to watch

many of us stoically struggle with

unearned distress, the very suffering

Buddha declared centuries ago to be

unavoidable.

 

Possibly, it was that this note knew

full well, years ago, that I had gotten

out on the despair side of the bed this

morning, wanting liberation from the

obvious struggles of life – reminding

me that although my passion may be

dented, it was not, and never would be,

extinguished, if I could find a way,

to be grateful.

 

Yes, this is counterintuitive, but, I guess,

so are most of the precepts of spiritual

enlightenment.

 

HOLLOW WARRIOR

Each step we take carries us through

time, a string of moments flash frozen

by a mind in pursuit of continuity,

a heart desperate to sort out the meaning

in the dust disturbed, it is precisely

this moment when we choose joy or

despair.

 

Even at its darkest, this life creation

we now inhabit, the muscles we empower

to move through it with tender strides,

to punch our way through the malaise

and grasp the significance of this journey,

allows even a hollow warrior to comprehend

its delicate purpose.

 

For us, who knows, even more, let us

sing an anthem of unwavering gratitude,

even as we wade through the suffering,

our hallelujahs washed with the ardent

tears of living, our passion dented but

never extinguished, as we declare:

all is well with our souls.

AT G. 4.15.2014  

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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Both of these Affirmative Thoughts below

serve as a reminder that this enlightenment

we are seeking, does not need to be sought

in the external world, but rather is actually

self-possessed, described as “perfect

splendor resting beneath,” needing only

to be spiritually excavated.

 

This guidance appears to offer three steps.

Step one, is to be sure we are truly awake

and aware. Step two, prepare the way

through right thinking. The third step

is to reach out earnestly.

 

AWAKE AND AWARE

Let us wake to the full potential of our lives,

knowing we now have the ingredients

for complete, profound happiness and joy,

here and now, within our existing lives –

perfect splendor resting beneath

the sound and fury of our daily pursuits.

 

Let us first vow to live each day awake

and aware, by moving within the day,  

experiencing its flow, its rhythm, its

momentum, allowing ourselves to give

up forcing it to our wills, but rather

comprehending its true nature, listening

for its melody, seeking its harmony,

adjusting as warranted. 

 

Let us seek to observe rather than comment,

criticize, or command; seeing more deeply,

experiencing more profoundly, listening

more intently; refusing to be lost,

or untouched by the moment: knowing

each unfolding scene is a slice of life

requiring our complete involvement

and participation; our prize for staying

awake and aware.

AT G. 3.27.2017

 

THIS DAY

Let us approach this day

    with a clear mind and heart –

willing to prospect and mine

    each single mindful moment

    for the truths revealed; touching

with reverence every gem encountered.

 

Let us allow the flow of life

    to emerge clear and present –

to provide the motion and current

    needed to propel our forward

    motion, our potential progress,

our waiting destiny.

 

Let us not be impeded by fault

    or fiction or inner turmoil,

but instead approach this day

    ready to thrive, to soar,

    to become a clearer vision

of our truth personified,

to reach out earnestly for joy,

peace, love, and complete happiness.

AT G. 4.11.2017

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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Today accept what is, with your whole heart,

realizing it could be no other way – allowing

it to be what it is, as you focus on living it well,

with a song in your heart, a smile on your face,

intent on finding joy and happiness even in a

world that appears gray.

 

Today accept what is, as you affirm what you

are – a thriving, dynamic, creative, industrious,

loving being who is not made more, or less,

by the surroundings, who realizes the truth

and worth of your key contribution to this venture

called life.

 

Today accept what is, with your head held high –

your back erect – your confidence fully evident

in your stance, allowing no one – no situation –

to steal your joy and zest for living – to convince

you that this is not your time for happiness –

for your heaven on earth.

 

AT G. 10.3.2012 

 

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Is the true gift of Christmas one of possibility,

one of the potential to be so much more than

we now manifest in our often struggling human

race? The note below, originally published on

the blog Christmas of 2013, proclaims this to

be so, offering us three gifts, that if properly

received, would truly bring us all great joy.

 

THE THREE GIFTS

 

In this season of love and wonder, we are offered

the gift of joy – a moment to step from behind our

expectations and gaze at the limitless possibilities

of a world focused on peace and goodwill for all.

In this season of hope and promise, we are offered

the gift of renewal - an opportunity to leave behind

the shards of guilt, regret, or despair still piercing

our more worthy self-perception, enabling a fresh

start to flourish, find its stride, and take flight.

In this season of light and sound, we are offered

the gift of clear perception, a glimpse of the lasting

and loving connection between all living entities –

a chance to hum the jubilant melody of life in full

and everlasting harmony.

AT G. 12.26.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

 

 

 

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A JOY TO LIVE

 

Today focus your efforts, your heart and

soul on having fun, enjoying a break

from the routine to refresh and gain

a clearer perspective of what life needs

to be each day – a joy to live.

 

Today focus your efforts on smiling,

laughing, clapping your hands, hugging,

dancing and making all manner of mirth,

frolicking as you lose yourself in a

moment of pleasure enjoyed with friends.

 

Today focus your efforts on the happy you,

the joyous you, you as a wide-eyed child

ready to explore, discover, passionately

play with glee and open wonder – know this

is your birthright – your creative center

ready to be set free.

 

AT G. 11.15.2012

 

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LAUGH TODAY

 

Laugh today so loud you wake the world

and startle it into awareness that life

is for pure enjoyment – for the pleasure

of living fully,  grasping its charm, humor,  

and positive vibration.

 

Laugh today – experience the cleansing

power of glee refound as it pulses through

your veins clearing away the debris of morose

thinking or constricted action, but instead with

a simple laugh, fresh life is restored and clear

thinking found reformed.

 

Laugh today – for in  this laugh is the power

of healing, regeneration, and rebirth –

an elixir of love – a miracle potion so

powerful it can heal the earth – summoning

God to join in on the fun.

 

AT G. 2.3.2012

 

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Jubilation –noun -  a feeling of, or expression

of, joy or exultation; a joyful or festive celebration.

Origin; 1350 - 1400 from Middle English (jubila-cioun) –

a shouting for joy.

 

I have been away from my blog, focusing on my

family and the holidays, and as I write, I hope

everyone reading this post enjoyed their festivities.

The fun family activities took a macabre turn

with the news of the death of an older, extended

family member, a few days before the holiday.

 

Already tired of the disorderly transition of

family and friends, this one put a damper on

my usually upbeat celebration of Thanksgiving.

It was not until last night that my mood took a

positive turn, when our preschool grandson,

finished assisting with the putting up of  his

family’s Christmas Tree, providing me, and I

think all in attendance, with a lesson in tapping

our inner joy.

 

All through dinner our grandson beamed

with the flush of holiday spirit, making all

us promise a Christmas sing-along that he

would lead. So, when we finished eating,

we were each allowed to pick from a bag,

an instrument from his collection - be it

cymbal, triangle, bell, shaker, or block, all

percussive in nature, as he lined us up in

single file parade style, with the instruction

to listen for his countdown.

 

As the grandson boldly took the lead,

he announced that the first song selection

was Rudolph, then accented each step like

a majorette, with kids and adults alike

copying his high kick style, laughing,

singing, and playing their instruments as

we all marched, throughout the kitchen,

dining room and living room.

 

As the carols changed, and the band

members tired, our bandleader did his best

to keep us in line: but throughout, the joy

was palpable and contagious. Joy, unbridled

joy, created by a little boy who touched the

heart of living much deeper than I have been

doing this holiday season.

 

As a result, I woke this morning thinking

about how I, we, all of us, might recapture

our joy this holiday season; and after asking

for guidance came across this Affirmative

Thought below posted 6.21.2010 on the blog.

Let us not let current events steal our joy!

 

BEING JOYOUS

 

Today let us aim to live our lives in joy –

finding what is joyous in each moment –

in each situation we encounter; waking

in joy, going to sleep in joy - pure –

powerful joy.

 

Today let us realize that joy comes from

within us - a pure emotion of elation and

happiness flowing from our divine center –

flowing from our interpretation of life and

the world we are living in now.

 

Today let us understand that joy is always

available – always present – waiting for

us to clap our hands – stamp our feet –

and dance.

 

Let us dance to the joy of life!    

 

AT 6.21.2010  

 

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If it is the truth that what we expect

will appear in our lives, why not set

the day with worthy intentions.

Why do we dismiss the note below as

unrealistic? Why are we conditioned

to expect the worst, or at least a

struggle? Why do we give away our

lives to our own negativity?

 

When I was deciding what to post

today, coming across this note

from 2012 titled Nothing But,  

my mind reacted as we are all

hardwired to do, thinking,

“it’s not possible because my day

is going to be a struggle, I’ll  be

lucky to do half of what I need

to do.” But then, a still small

voice chimed in, saying,

“why not.”

 

NOTHING BUT

 

Let us carry nothing into this day

    but joy – unbridled joy – refusing

to accept any other emotion – any

    other sentiment  - knowing this is

what we were created to experience –

    deserve to feel, are worthy of feeling.

 

Let us carry nothing into this day

    but peace – lasting and enduring

peace – the perfect peace our souls

    desire – knowing this is what we were

created to experience – deserve to feel,

    are worthy of feeling.

 

Let us carry nothing into this day

    but joy and peace adding to it a

full measure of love for life, ourselves,

    and others – an enduring love –

a compassionate love, full of kindness

    and the desire for the best for all.

 

Let us carry joy, peace, and love

    into this day knowing happiness

will not be far behind.

 

AT G. 4.18.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G.