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Howdy Folks and Good Day!
I’d like to ask you to pause for a moment and reflect on what you are grateful
for today. Don’t just think about it, let the feelings of gratitude permeate your heart, your
mind, your body. Let them warm you up,
bring a smile to your face. Really
embrace whatever it is you are grateful for…
Doesn’t that feel better?
So often in life we are blessed but get too caught up to recognize the blessings and enjoy them. Our prayers get answered but we’re too busy worrying to see we’ve received what we asked for.
I’d like to share an incident which comes to mind. I was in line at a local gas station convenience store because the gas pump I had given my debit card to wasn’t working. The gentleman in front of me had a case of water in his hands.
Everything about him screamed, “I’m tough!” His stance, facial expression, large muscles, tattoos, haircut, torn denim shorts and t-shirt with rolled up sleeves… even the huge red truck he was driving.
As his turn to pay drew nearer, he jostled his wallet out of his pocket while still holding the case of water with his other hand. Although he was very muscular it was still awkward and he dropped some of the money out of his wallet, coins and dollars falling to the floor.
I kneeled down and helped him retrieve his money, and he said a quick thank you. Seeing his embarrassment, I joked a little with him to put him at ease. After he paid for the water, he said good-bye and I bid him a good journey. His last words to me were, “I hate to be a pessimist but that’s getting harder and harder. The world’s just not a safe place anymore.” And he was out the door.
I wondered if he knew he was standing in one of the safest
cities in the
I also thought how ironic it was that God had sent a minister (me) to be there to help him retrieve his money – safely – without taking any of it. And that even his emotions were being held safe during our conversation. He was blessed with safety all around him yet was so focused on his feelings of fear and his worry of not being safe, he couldn’t see that he was.
Just think what a different experience it would have been for him had he taken a moment to be grateful for being safe, feeling safe, for keeping safe. Instead of feeling threatened by the world, he would have felt blessed by it.
Our bodies are human barometers. They really do let us know when things are unsafe. But we can cloud their readings with our fear. When, however, we are living in a place of gratitude, our intuition does protect us when we tune into it! So we can usually maintain a sense of calmness instead of worry. The majority of us who are going about living somewhat normal lives have little to fear and much to be grateful for. (Obviously some folks choose to put their lives at risk to keep us safe – I’m grateful for them, too!)
I hope you’ll join me in a gratitude experiment today. Take a few gratitude breaks to focus on being grateful for what’s in your life. Do this especially when you find yourself in a place of worry… whether it’s over your safety, finances, job, relationships, health, etc. Just focus on feeling grateful for the outcome you desire. Allow that gratitude to permeate your entire being, even if it’s just for a few minutes. See what a difference it makes in how you feel about yourself and the world!
Have a truly Blessed day!
With Peace, Love, Happiness, Health, and Prosperity…
Rev. Jeanette
http://www.sfpnn.com
If you’re interested in connecting with your angels, intuitive workshops,
receiving healing energy, or reprogramming your body, mind and life for more
positive results… Ask
me about Angel Therapy®, Reiki and Theta
Healing!
Or visit http://www.sfpnn.com/ask_your_angels.htm
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Sir Froggie's Positive News Network:
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1.
PROGRAM YOUR
A little positive
pro-active programming can go a long way in creating the kind of day you truly
desire. Take a few seconds to fill in
the blanks of your life.
Today, I desire
and experience…
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I affirm the following positive reality:
“Today, I celebrate how special I am!”
— © Louise Hay
2.
Humor:
Thanks to Jan K.
A NOTE from the Editor: Today’s
humor selection may be a bit different than you’re used to in SFPNN but with
the holidays upon us, many folks will be spending time with family friends they
haven’t seen in ages. And while there
will be much catching up to do, there will also be many things we’ve faced
through-out the year which will be left unspoken. I hope the following will bring a smile to
your face as you think about these get-togethers and how human we all are!
SOMETIMES
Sometimes...
when you cry... no one sees your tears.
Sometimes...
when you are in pain... no one sees your hurt.
Sometimes...
when you are worried... no one sees your stress.
Sometimes...
when you are happy... no one sees your smile.
But FART just
3. “Whether it’s a gut response, a physical sensation, an emotion or even a dream – your body is talking to you!”
— © Power
of the Soul by John Holland
4. For
A Good Laugh, Check Out
It started so simple, so innocently… Tom fulfilled a promise to write
the stories he said he would tell. A man, two dogs and a forlorn tree… Who
could have known it would turn into the intriguing series known as "The
Christmas Tree Chronicles." Don't be fooled by the name, these twisted
tales take you year round!
It doesn't stop there, though.
If you're looking for something really different, visit Tom's
webpage at: http://www.sfpnn.com/tom_r__oh!.htm
E-mail Tom
5.
Kindness Suggestion
SHARE THE FRUITS OF HOME
One of the most memorable things anyone has done for me was from a lovely SFPNNer named Rosvita.
In our correspondence, I mentioned how much I had enjoyed
picking McIntosh apples with my grandparents as child. It was one of the things
I loved about growing up in
At the time I lived in
Recently, our niece Maria moved to
Sometimes it’s the little things which remind us of “home” or of our fond childhood memories that make such a big difference.
If you’re looking for a way to really make some feel good, spend a little time talking to them. What reminds them of home? What brings up cherished memories? It could be something as simple as an apple or a colorful leaf. But finding a way to share that little piece of home can leave a big impression!
(I know it’s been a few years, but thanks again Rosvita! And thanks to
— ©
6.
TAKE THE
SFPNN KINDNESS CHALLENGE!
Living through the words of Gandhi, we must be the change we want to see in the world. We must also acknowledge those who are in the act of creating those changes. Therefore, we have two challenges for you.
Kindness Challenge # 1: Do something kind today and every day. It doesn’t have to be of earth-shattering proportions to make a positive difference. Simply saying “Thank You” or letting someone know they’re appreciated can have a tremendous impact. Find little ways to be kind and to make our world a kinder place. And feel free to tell us about your kind act!
E-mail: “KINDNESS”
Kindness Challenge # 2: Share something kind someone has done for you! People are kind to us in a myriad of ways on a daily basis. But we often overlook their kindness. Become aware of acts of kindness and acknowledge the person performing them. Then share their kind gesture with SFPNN.
E-mail: “KINDNESS”
For more Kindness Suggestions: http://www.sfpnn.com/kindness_suggestion.htm
7.
Moments of Joy — From
Enjoying
a beautiful Fall day, sitting by the side of the
Take in
the glory
When my eyes take in the glory
Of this beautiful universe,
I feel so very blest
To be given such a gift.
The gift of letting everything be
A contribution to me.
I trust that all is for my good;
It’s all part of possibility,
When I let all things be as they would be,
With little interference from me.
— ©
(Now available: You may choose any six columns and I will make a cassette
especially for you with me reading the commentary and singing the
song(s). This is available for $12.00 plus $2.00 shipping. If you
would like to hear any of the songs I have shared, you may call me at
Check out my previous
columns by clicking here: http://www.sfpnn.com/joy_hart.htm
E-Mail: joyhart11@juno.com
8. The
SFPNN Link of the Week – Recommended by
Sir Froggie's Positive News Network
is proud to present
The SFPNN Positivity Link Award to:
MONITOR CLEANER--
HE'LL DO A GREAT JOB FOR YOU
http://comedyoption.com/pics/monitor_cleaner.swf
“A
hearty laugh gives
Your vision will become clear only when you
Hi, I don’t know about you but
sometimes I forget to take a moist wipe to clean my monitor screen as often as
I could. Well this web site will help
clean it for you.
If you have a dial up connection, as
I do, you’ll want to let it run a little while, I went and checked on a few
e-mails and then come back to watch the monitor cleaner do its job, he starts
slowly but gets faster and will do a really good job for you. Also, he keeps checking over his shoulder to
see if you have come back yet. LOL
Let There
Be Peace On Earth and Let It Begin With Me...
E-mail
For
more Links of the Week, visit http://www.sfpnn.com/aunt_bette.htm
ATTENTION
Do you know of a website that deserves SFPNN’s Link of the Week Award?
Submit the link and a brief description of it.
Thanks!
bltmailbox42-auntbette@yahoo.com.
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The
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YOU CAN MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE!
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This and
every issue of SFPNN is dedicated to MISTY, a tiny angel who taught us to love
unconditionally and bask in the glory and joy of each moment.
To find out more about Misty, please visit Misty's Miracle
( http://www.sfpnn.com/SoulMagic/Soul2001/sm040601.htm
)
Or read Reflections of a Zen
Master.
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