HAPPY NEW YEAR - INTO SWEET 2008

Whatever you are doing today ---

I wish you a very, joyous, warm, hearthful New Year.

2007 IS AT THE END -- 2008 ABOUT TO BEGIN

This is to women who are getting over relationships, or who want to get over a relationship - what is the most difficult part of moving on? What is holding you prisoner in time?

If there is some sharing on this site - many will be helped. Or, perhaps if someone has a great idea - you may find it helpful.

-- anyone interested in forming a group? A group to enpower each other? A group of individuals who trust each other, and, that once formed, would have to vote in new group members.

Thoughts are exciting -

ASK A CLEAR QUESTION - GET A CLEAR ANSWER

A few days ago I asked a clear question about how to create paragraphs in this blogger. They were there awhile ago, well, maybe quite a few months ago, or when the blog began. Yet, at some point, they went away.

When this truly began to bother me, I asked a clear question. Can anyone tell me how to get paragraphs into this blog post.

Yipee - I received an answer, took care of the reason why, and paragraphs are back. I think it is better.

Another example of being clear with communication. When something becomes important enough, people will do what they can to find an answer. I'm going to take a look around and make a list of what other things I have missed.

I continue to learn, which makes me know I'm truly alive and well.

Merry Christmas to each of you and to all who are celebrating Christmas in the world.
Now on to a Happy New Year!

HAPPY DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE

First, I would like to recognize, acknowledge and applaud everyone who is a respectful member of a religious community. From my perspective -- living a Godly and religious life is not simply about the religion we are practicing. It is also important that there be respect of our individual selves AND the selves of others while embracing all differences.

When people begin to live with, in and among violence while claiming religious freedom, they are defiling the religion they claim to embrace. They are neither respecting their own lives or the lives of others.

I acknowledge there are many other religions, beliefs and traditions. I am a Christian, yet I respect the rights of others to reflect and live different. Here is a list on the day before Christmas Eve........

From InTouchMinistries from the teachings of Dr. Charles Stanley:

Principle #1 Our intimacy with God – His highest priority for our lives – determines the impact of our lives.

Principle #2 Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.

Principle #3 God’s Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm.

Principle #4 The awareness of God’s presence energizes us for our work.

Principle #5 God does not require us to understand His will, just obey it, even if it seems unreasonable.

Principle #6 You reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow.

Principle #7 The dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us.

Principle #8 Fight all your battles on your knees and you win every time.

Principle #9 Trusting God means looking beyond what we can see to what God sees.

Principle #10 If necessary, God will move heaven and earth to show us His will.

Principle #11 God assumes full responsibility for our needs when we obey Him.

Principle #12 Peace with God is the fruit of oneness with God.

Principle #13 Listening to God is essential to walking with God.

Principle #14 God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.

Principle #15 Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness.

Principle #16 Whatever you acquire outside of God’s will eventually turns to ashes.

Principle #17 We stand tallest and strongest on our knees.

Principle #18 As children of a sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances.

Principle #19 Anything you hold too tightly, you will lose.

Principle #20 Disappointments are inevitable, discouragement is a choice.

Principle #21 Obedience always brings blessing.

Principle #22 To walk in the Spirit is to obey the initial promptings of the Spirit.

Principle #23 You can never out give God.

Principle #24 To live the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live His life in and through us.

Principle #25 God blesses us so that we might bless others.

Principle #26 Adversity is a bridge to a deeper relationship with God.

Principle #27 Prayer is life’s greatest time saver.

Principle #28 No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in his or her walk of faith.

Principle #29 We learn more in our valley experiences than on our mountaintops.

Principle #30 An eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively.

PARAGRAPHS?

QUICK Question -- Does anyone know how to get paragraphs into a blog? I create it in Word and the paragraphs are removed. Hmmmmmm -- I create it in blogger and there are no paragraphs. Granted I have not done a bunch of research, if someone might share - that would be very appreciated.

GIFT TO SELF AND OTHERS -- NO $$$$$ SPENT

Each moment in life is perfect in so many ways. The holiday season is a perfect time of the year to give YOURSELF and others a gift that will create smiles and relaxation, yet, not remove $$$ from your pocket.

When driving – slow down and leave room to respond rather than reacting. This post is for all people, like me, who are moving into the holiday season with breakneck speed. So much to do and so little time……

This gift will provide time to clear the mind. You will also discover your hunched shoulders moving away from your ears into a more natural relaxed position.

The benefits are many, a few are:

You can listen to your favorite music a little longer --- when you leave earlier for work in the morning to avoid the crunch of traffic with a radio connection thing for your IPOD. For the device, the IPOD people can point you in the right direction, that’s not my job.

Your mom won’t call you to see if you arrived safe, or, in your own time, you can have time to call her and let her know you arrived safe.

The car brakes will be happier, your nerves, better gas mileage, etc. etc. etc. Did I miss anything? Let me know. What do you notice when you relax and take time?

Oh, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!

WHAT DEFINES YOU?

hmmmmm - are you bored or struggling with your day job? Do you want something different, you are bored, stressed, you are not appreciated, you are totally dissatisfied? Is it affecting you 24 hours of the day?

It may not be the job ---------- it may be your attachment to whatever the "job" means. Does having the job mean a lifestyle you are striving to have? Does the job serve as the fuel to not be forgiving? Are you still angry about something or at someone that, unresolved, that continues into your job?

What do you need to let go - to be happy - to be satisfied - to live the life you want vs. striving to live a lifestyle?

You have the power to change --- ask yourself questions with "or" included. Is this what I want --- or -- is this what I want. Is it the job I actually dislike --- or is it that I don't know what to do after I leave work? If it is the job -- what do you do? Nothing? Or, clean up your resume, take a class, or, what else can you think of?


Note -- the word "or" provides choice. If this works, GREAT!

OR -- hire a coach - contact me at itsyourlifenet@yahoo.com We can make arrangements to speak, hear my voice and choose. Or..............................





Namaste