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It’s question time again! Ready…?
What are you hanging
on to that would be helpful to set down or let go of?
As I ask this I’m envisioning a Norman Rockwell type picture of a 1930’s era hobo carrying a stick with a kerchief tied to the end, with all his belongings inside. Sometimes we’re a lot like that hobo carrying all our stuff on our shoulders as we go from place to place each day of our lives.
And it’s not just with our material possessions. More often than not we hang on to things like fear, regrets, guilt, shame and past mistakes. They get heavier and heavier as we go but we may not even realize we're carrying them with us.
I experienced a minor case of this firsthand the other day.
While viewing a recent
issue of SFPNN I had proof-read at least six times (in between falling asleep from
I did my best to stay awake and to read it through and through just to make sure it was “perfect” before posting it for distribution. Why didn’t I see those typos then? (I didn’t see them because my eyes were closed! Duh!) How could they be so clear now? Isn't funny how life happens that way sometimes? We don't see our mistakes until AFTER we make them!
I’ve actually worked on moving past my mistakes and am now OK with finding just
I did my best to let it go. And I thought I had.
But later that evening as I working on prepping the next day’s
issue, I found myself ruminating over those TWO lousy typos again and vowing I wouldn’t
let that happen yet another time. Truth be
told, I would have been better off focusing on proof-reading because
then I might have caught the
Now here’s the reality check. I’ve been publishing SFPNN nearly every week day (except during our annual breaks) for twelve years. I don’t get paid to do this. And neither do our authors. We do it because we want to make a positive difference in the world. And we have made a difference through hundreds and hundreds of issues. Am I going to let a few typos get in the way of recognizing all the good this publication has brought to the world?!
If I let my ego get the best of me the answer would be yes! And that’s what many of us do. We focus on the mistakes we’ve made and carry them around with us as if they contained all our worldly value. (Instead of recognizing the value in everything we've done right.)
There are other options.
We can let our mistakes go. (Regardless of their size and impact.) We can set down the gunny sacks of the past and release ourselves from carrying their weight upon our shoulders. We can trust that in this present moment we are being provided with exactly what we need, everything is as it should be, and that all is well.
Unlike most forms of travel, the journey through Life itself requires us to travel Light – in the Light that is! The divine wisdom we gain from lessons learned is weightless. It’s the packaging they came in which weighs us down. We can get rid of it. Release it to be recycled. And move on to see what glorious adventures today will offer us.
Every day IS glorious, you know!
With Peace, Love, Happiness, Health, and Prosperity…
Rev. Jeanette
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1.
“Ancient traditions suggest that the only difference between angels of
the heavens and angels of the earth is that the angels of the heavens remember that
they’re angels.”
— © The
Lost Mode of Prayer – by Gregg Braden
2.
Humor —
Thanks to Chef Raven
A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE
A Letter from Daughter to Mom
A mother enters her daughter's bedroom and sees a letter over the bed. With the worst premonition, she reads it,
with trembling hands:
Dear Mom,
It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm telling you that I eloped
with my new boyfriend. I have found real passion and he is so nice, with all
his piercings and tattoos and his big motorcycle.
But it’s not only that, Mom, I'm pregnant. Bubba Ahmed said that we
will be very happy in his trailer in the woods. He wants to have many more
children with me and that's one of my dreams too.
And I've learned that mariju@na is
environmentally friendly and doesn't hurt anyone! We'll be growing it for us and for his friends
(who have set up an experimental laboratory in our trailer), as well as to earn
income for our children’s college funds. In the meantime, we're praying for the
science to find the cure for AIDS so that Bubba Ahmed can get better. He deserves it.
Don't worry, Mom, I am 15 years old now and I know how to take care of
myself. Some day I'll visit for you to
know your grandchildren.
Your Only Child…
PS: Mom, it's not true. I'm at the neighbor's house. I just wanted to show you
that there are worse things in life than the school's report card that's in my
desk drawer...I love you
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4. Kindness Suggestion – by Carole Devecka
SHARE FAVORITE STRETCH THE DOLLAR RECIPES – Pt 1 of 2
When I was really, really broke we made "Stone Soup" which we now call "Soup Made With Love." Everyone contributed whatever they had...celery, parsley, potatoes, carrots... The end result was we fed many, many people living in an apartment house. We still do some of the same things today.
One of my favorite “spread the dollar recipes” is for those who like Italian food. It’s meatballs and spaghetti -- without the meatballs! Instead you can make balls or patties with Italian breadcrumbs, eggs, and Italian seasoning. Just mix them into a ball and either bake or fry 3 1/2 inch patties or 2 inch balls. Be care not to make them too dry; they should be more like the consistency of a thick pancake mix after frying. Put them on a paper towel too remove excess grease and then add to your favorite tomato sauce. You can use homemade or ready made jar sauce. (Check the dollar stores for a good deal or look for a giant Hunts tomato sauce bought at BJs or Costco wholesale markets.) Just cook and simmer like you would regular meatballs. They soak up all tomato sauce and taste great. You can make as little or as much as you want. I have fed 12-15 people a big meal with homemade bread and desert for under $5.00, an evenly balanced meal including protein, and carbs!
Another good inexpensive dish is what we call Chicken Mucky Muck (my kids’ special name for this)! Use one large chicken breast cut into small cubes and either cream of mushroom or cream chicken, and cream of celery soup with 1/2 the amount of water or milk. First cook the chicken in soup or brown lightly. Meanwhile, cook and drain wide egg noodles and then add to the chicken and soup mix. (Optional: you may also add spinach at this time.) Next cook until thickened or bake in the oven. Finish by sprinkling cheese or breadcrumbs over the top. Serve it like a lasagna, casserole or thick soup with homemade bread.
Check back next Friday for more great “Stretch the Dollar” recipes!
— © Carole Devecka, http://www.sfpnn.com/kindness_suggestion.htm
5.
Take The SFPNN Kindness Challenge!
Kindness Challenge # 1:
Do
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Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” It’s up to each of us to make the world a kinder, gentler, place and to create the peace we so desire.
Share your kindness with SFPNN!
E-mail: “KINDNESS”
Kindness Challenge # 2:
Share
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Think of all the little acts of kindness others have done for you… Maybe it was holding a door, calling on the phone, sending a positive e-mail, or bringing you cookies and tea.
What kind acts have folks done for you or others around you? Share the kindness you’ve witnessed or experienced personally with SFPNN.
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6. Moments of Joy — From Joy Hart
Riding through the
So blest
I feel so blest to be surrounded
By beauty such as this.
It feels kinda’ like the universe
Is giving me a kiss
To let me know I am on the right track
And doing what I said I would
To be blest in such a way,
And to feel this darn good.
— © Joy Hart
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7. Success Strategies — by
The Eleventh Commandment
"Thou Shalt
Not Should on Thyself (or others)."
I've spent far too many years of my life caring too much
about what other people thought. I was a magnet for people telling me what to
do.
And I let them "should" on me--a lot. As a result,
I made some very poor decisions based upon
"expert" advice that was totally contrary to what I knew in my heart
was the right thing to do.
When someone I cared about would give me advice, I felt bad
if I didn't follow their recommendation. Maybe I just didn't trust myself
enough to follow my heart--or didn't know how. I found it easy to feel guilty
about what I did or didn't do--simply because it didn't match the views of
others I respected.
Most everyone has an opinion about what you should do. It
takes a strong resolve to become clear and stay true to your inner guidance system.
It's one of the toughest things to learn.
I had to become aware that guilt was literally running my
life. It took several years and some painful mistakes to overcome allowing
guilt to plague me, but I did.
Like everyone, I've made mistakes and sometimes even hurt
people I didn't intend to. But I've hurt myself and others far more by trying to
please people than by not. Herbert Bayard Swope said, "I cannot give you a
formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure which is: Try to
please everybody."
Staying true to yourself isn't
easy, but I think it's the only way to live.
Many people feel shame for no reason other than the
misplaced opinion of others. They feel bad because of mistakes they've made and
because of the "shoulds" of others. Feeling bad doesn't accomplish anything.
Guilt has no virtue. Operating out of obligation and guilt lacks integrity.
Don't do it.
No one can walk in your shoes. No one can live your life.
Ultimately, it's you who must answer to how you've lived. We all need to learn
the art of correction without invalidation--to see our errors, learn from them
and move on--without self-condemnation.
If you feel remorse about something you've done or failed to
do, take action. If you can make amends, do so. If you can't, forgive yourself
and move on. Vow not to make the same mistake again. If God can forgive you (most
religions teach that He does), then you can forgive yourself.
I'm not saying that you should (there's that word again) totally disregard the information and advice put to you. I'm simply suggesting that you evaluate the information, listen carefully to your heart and do what you think is right.
Just because someone is a travel agent for guilt trips doesn't mean you
have to buy their tickets!
— © Copyright 2010,
E-mail Michael
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relationships, schedule, and checkbook are all completely balanced! I am abundantly prosperous in every area of
my Life.”
— © My Higher Self
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