Love is the Answer

There are challenges that come along, we're alive, stuff shows up, and how we deal with it matters the most.  Not just that something happened but how did I respond to what just happened.  Some days we do better than other days and it is important that we get okay with that.  Sometimes I say and do things that I wish I hadn't said or done; and so today I am saying "I forgive myself now."  We're rarely perfect and regardless of how hard we try there are those times when we know we could have done better.  Well right now, in this moment, I am choosing to be the best me I can be.  I choose love for all those around me and I truly see how blessed I am with the friends, family and acquaintances I have.  What a gift.  So, here today I am once again reminded that love is the answer, doesn't matter what the question is.  How about you, can you forgive - especially you?

Choices

I have been thinking about the election a great deal lately.  Toronto is holding a civic election on Monday.  As I listen to the news, watch mayoral debates, read brochures from candidates, listen to interviews I'm finding myself confused by the whole event.  It feels like there is no real choice.  None that I feel are good for my city and/or my neighborhood.

Because of this some people are choosing to vote for someone they don't like just so that a person they like even less won't get elected.  The thought did cross my mind to do the same thing and then I thought about the consequences of that type of choice.  Making a choice from fear is a disempowered way to live.  I seems to me that it is more important that we live from our greatest wisdom.  I'm not sure my candidate has a chance to win this election but what I do know is that he will represent our city in a way that honors the values I hold.  I have decided to vote for people who share my values and who I believe in.

I remember it took some time for the Green Party of Canada to begin making a name for themselves and that is happening slowly and surely. It is as a result of the people who share their ideas and values voting for them even if it appears that they cannot win now, they may at some time.  I ask you to look into your heart and mind and pick a candidate that you believe would be best for this city and someone best for your neighborhood.  And if they are not elected and you do not like what is going on you can complain with a clear head, you didn't elect them.  Just something to think about.  Enjoy your day and enjoy your opportunity to speak you mind in the upcoming election.  Remember not choosing to vote is a choice.

A Miracle Today

I was thinking about miracles today and remembering that they really are natural occurrences in the Universe.  Most of us think they are rare and unbelievable but this is not the case.  Miracles happen when we open ourselves up to the clear influences of Spirit.

Daily we receive messages from the Universe and more often than not we ignore them, this is why we struggle as much as we do.  The key to an easy, joyous life is to surrender into the flow and to allow life to carry us forward.  We participate by moving in the direction of our dreams or goals and when we surrender we allow ourselves to follow the path of least resistance.
Food for thought,
Barbara

Say 'YES' to Life

The journey we're on is short and I think sometimes we forget that and we just put in time.  Time until we retire, time until the kids leave home, time until we get married, time until we have a baby, time until we find the right job, right partner, etc.  Does this really serve us and others?  Why not live fully and with real passion?  Why not say yes to living?  I think the thing that stops us is fear, fear of failure, fear of success, fear of people, fear of... you name it.  What if we took a little time and began to live in the idea that the Universe is for us, and it is good, and as a result of this new awareness we began to say yes to the things that come our way.  Provided they don't harm us or another.  I believe we would experience a great sense of satisfaction overall and when we get to the end of our time here we would leave knowing we accomplished a full life.  Personally I believe living fully is essential and truly why we came into this life experience in the first place.  I say try it.  Say yes, more often than not, and see if you experience more satisfaction and success in your life.  Enjoy the ride.

Thank you

Someone once said that if you prayed a prayer of gratitude that would be enough.  I agree fully.  A grateful heart opens us up.  There is a deep feeling of comfort and peace that accompanies gratitude.  It also sends a clear message to the Universe.  The message that I have what I need, that I am comfortable where I am and that life is pleasing to me.  The Universe responds to us with a resounding 'yes', always.  When we are grateful we send a message of well being and the Universe responds by bringing more of that into our lives.  By being grateful for all things we clearly live in the Universal flow and begin to experience more for which to be grateful.  Such a simple act but a deeply important one.  Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in Canada and as we sit with our families and friends let us begin in gratitude for our lives, regardless where we are on the path, let us be grateful for the food we share, for the love we feel and for the journey we walk together.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Surprise, surprise

I was thinking today that life sometimes feels predictable.  I would like to experience something surprising.  Something fun and beautiful.  There is great joy in having an experience that is completely unexpected or to be in a situation that is unpredictable.  It has been a while and I am ready for some fun, interesting, and joyous surprises.  I'll be sure to report back on my experience of surprise.