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What have you been trained to focus on?
What have you trained yourself to focus on?
That might sound a little strange but we’ve all been taught what to look for in life, whether it’s in a home, a career, a mate, a friend, or just “sizing up” someone when we meet them for the first time. We have perceptions and ideas of what’s important or what really matters; what makes it good or bad.
I’ve heard some women say when meeting a man for the first time they check for two things… a wedding ring (or indentation on the finger where the ring usually resides) and their watch. They claim you can tell a lot about a guy by the watch he wears. I’m not so sure I agree with them, but it’s what they’ve been taught to focus on. I prefer to focus on a person’s eyes and energy. I want to look into their soul and get a feel for who they really are on the inside. That’s what’s important to me.
What do you focus on when meeting someone? Where is your attention drawn? Have you ever contemplated why?
We often make judgments according to what we focus on. Rather than mere observations, which paint a neutral picture in our mind, the ego will judge someone or something based on what we’ve been trained to value. In the case of women who look at a man’s watch, their egos will decide whether or not he is “worthy” by a status symbol (his watch). Yet they could be missing a relationship with a truly beautiful soul as a result of these judgments.
How often in life do we judge people by what we've been trained to pay attention to instead of really getting to know them and what they value?
I’ve certainly had people judge me for the work I’m doing with SFPNN… I’ve heard everything from I’m lazy because I don’t have a “real” job to being “crazy” because I’m not making money on our e-zine. And let’s just say the healing work I do lends itself to all sorts of judgments from those who don’t understand it. Try telling someone you talk to God and the angels for a living and see what kind of response you get!
I don’t take it personally, though. I know who I am.
And for all the nay-sayers who have judged me from a place of ego and lack of understanding, I have also been blessed by many, many more beautiful souls who have observed me and see the gift of healing I’m able to channel for others. These folks are able to observe and not judge because their focus is on love, healing, and acceptance instead of external things or traditional status symbols such as money or an impressive position in a "normal" career.
The important part is to recognize when we are judging others only by our values or focus without getting to understand theirs.
Everyone has a place in the world and a gift to give. We need traditional corporate business men and women just as much as we need healers. We need garbage collectors just as much as we need political leaders. We need stay at home moms just as much as we need sales people, teachers, and architects. We need the survivors just as much as the dreamers. We all have a place. We all have our own unique things to focus on.
But we also have a responsibility to witness, acknowledge and respect the divinity within others, to see them for who they really are – beyond external appearances.
When we focus on the love and light within other people our world seems much brighter and more compassionate. Life is certainly more joyful and it feels like every place we go is a good and friendly place to be.
Sometimes focusing on the love and light in someone is easier than others. There will always be those who walk in darkness or who do or represent something which goes against our focus and values in life. When this happens, acknowledge the feelings and judgments which arise and then ask your ego to step back for a little bit while you send that person love. Literally see them cloaked in a bubble or shield of God’s Light. Ask God to bless them, help them, and heal them in every way needed. Then do the same for yourself. And instead of walking away from the encounter in your own judgment’s negativity and darkness, you will have made the world a better, brighter, and more compassionate place… both for yourself and another who just happens to be a little different than you.
Remember: what we focus on grows stronger. Let’s focus on love and the Divine Light of this world and each person in it.
With Peace, Love, Happiness, Health, and Prosperity…
Rev. Jeanette
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1.
Happy Birthday, ‘My Song’ Author,
Lisa Vaden! * Mar 29th *
Lisa, as you let the Spark of the Divine flow through you, may your
authentic voice sing out loud and clear and lead you into Life’s greatest
blessings. You are a gift to us
all. Dance, Little One, always remember
to dance!
2.
Happy Birthday, Sunnie T.! * Mar 30th *
May you always know what a blessing your very
existence is to all those who know you.
Your presence in our lives is greatly appreciated as your loving and
joyful spirit fills us with sunshine from within. May this be a year of blissful receiving as
the Universe continues to lavish abundance and tokens of gratitude on you. Enjoy the party,
Sunnie! You deserve it!
3.
What kind of day will today
be?
The
kind of
A little pro-active positive programming can go a long way
in creating our heart’s desires. All of
our thoughts have energy. Energy
attracts like energy. Think about your
desires for today. What would you like to experience in the next 24 hours? Allow yourself to see it manifesting in your
mind’s eye and feel it happening in your body so the energy of your thoughts
and emotions draws it to you. Affirm it on the lines below!
Today, I desire
and experience…
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I affirm the following positive reality:
“Nobody else can be me the way I can.”
— ©
4.
Humor — Thanks to Jan K.
Joy Ride
I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked!
As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my
5-year-old shout from the back-seat…
"Mom! That lady isn't wearing a seat belt!"
5.
“Heaven will use whatever means
necessary to get the message across.”
— © The
Psychic Workshop – by Kim Chestney
6.
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
7.
Kindness Suggestion
PLEASE NOTE: Today’s Kindness Suggestion is an excerpt from Daily Guidance from Your Angels – by Doreen Virtue
KNOW THAT YOU’RE LOVEABLE
You don’t need to change to earn God’s love – you’ve always been cherished and adored for who you are. Everything about you is lovable.
Of course, your compassionate and kind behavior is valued, but please know that you’re appreciated no matter how you act. The more you can hold this kind of acceptance toward yourself, the more you’ll relax and enjoy your experiences.
Life isn’t about winning the approval of people’s egos… it’s about accepting the blessing that the egoless Spirit always extends to you. The former is a goal that can never be attained, and the latter has already been achieved.
Today, relax in the knowledge that we angels love you just as you are right now. Let go any tension about yourself, and enjoy the gifts of today.
— ©
Daily
Guidance from Your Angels – by Doreen Virtue
To learn
more about Doreen Virtue, please visit www.angeltherapy.com.
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8.
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
9.
Moments of Joy — From Joy Hart
This little ditty was inspired by a tape I was listening to of a sermon by Rev. Linda Ketchum of Beacon of Life Spiritual Center.
Joy
expressing
I am joy expressing.
You are too, if you choose to.
There is always a choice
That each of us gets to make.
We can decide to stay caught up
In the appearances,
Or soar above it all
To a whole new place
Where we know we’re one with it all,
And put a smile on our face.
— © Joy Hart
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
10. The SFPNN Link of the Week – Recommended by Aunt Bette
Sir Froggie’s Positive News Network is proud to present:
* The SFPNN Positivity Link Award *
http://www.spiritisup.com/inspireflash1.html
--James F. Byrnes
In
the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.
-- Aaron Rose
-- Thomas A.
Today’s link was shared with my by Jeanette, our editor, and got me to thinking
[hard work for me, but fun too], and asking myself some questions:
Self,
What Gifts has He given to me and what have I done with them?
What fresh opportunities have I found?
What Extraordinary Joy have I found in ordinary places?
I did some journaling as I answered my “self” and started having lots of good
feelings and endorphins going off like bubbles rising and popping inside
me. Answering the questions also
brought rise to much gratitude.
I hope you will think about answering these questions for yourself and have the experience of those great feelings the answers bring forth for you. And if you are willing to share your experience we would love to hear about it from you at Feedback for SFPNN.
Let There Be Peace
On Earth and Let It Begin With Me...
Aunt Bette
E-mail Aunt Bette at: bltmailbox42-auntbette@yahoo.com
For more Links of the Week, visit http://www.sfpnn.com/aunt_bette.htm
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