My son was a little upset yesterday because a boy at school called him poor. The boy said something about his clothing and shoes and hurt Zuka's feelings. I wish I could make him understand that how much stuff he has doesn't equal his value. In fact I believe children should not have too much stuff, nor should anyone. Too much stuff cramps your mind and space and doesn't allow for new blessings.
I want to teach my child that everyone has thei own way of viewing the world, and therefore judges you with their own "lens", every persons lens is different. When someone disapproves of you or has something negative to say you cannot take it personally because that's how they view the world.....and their way is not your own. Therefore it's truly their problem and not yours.
Easy right? Ha! I'm doing pretty well with this idea until I run into someone who's lens is completely opposite of mine, such as a racist person. I'm still learning and trying to take nothing personally.....
peace & blessings~ Jenny
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Oct.5, 2010
I finished "the four Agreements" and really enjoyed it. It's a short, simple book to read and has some real wisdom. I am trying to practice the four agreements...I think the hardest one for me is impeccable speech...because I sort of speak a whole lot them think later. I want to stop. I want to examine each word and only speak what I truly feel.
I have been working on not taking things personally for some time now and I have gotten soooo much better than I used to be and yet I still have so far to go.
I am also reading "earth way" by Mary Summer Rain.
In meditation yesterday I was sitting by a brook and looked up at this little stone bridge that crossed that crossed the brook and I saw myself....But the self I would be where it not for all the earthly distractions. I have seen her in a dream before. She is so at peace and just exudes tranquility. It's lovely. I know that person is inside me, I just need to peel away the layers and be her.
My second meditation was to Native Chants and I saw the same lovely woman run, jump and dance. It was joyous and I felt so free.
I know I am heading on the right path...I just need to stay on it!!
Peace & Blessings
I have been working on not taking things personally for some time now and I have gotten soooo much better than I used to be and yet I still have so far to go.
I am also reading "earth way" by Mary Summer Rain.
In meditation yesterday I was sitting by a brook and looked up at this little stone bridge that crossed that crossed the brook and I saw myself....But the self I would be where it not for all the earthly distractions. I have seen her in a dream before. She is so at peace and just exudes tranquility. It's lovely. I know that person is inside me, I just need to peel away the layers and be her.
My second meditation was to Native Chants and I saw the same lovely woman run, jump and dance. It was joyous and I felt so free.
I know I am heading on the right path...I just need to stay on it!!
Peace & Blessings
Saturday, October 2, 2010
FInding treasures
I just finished "eat pray love" and really enjoyed the book. I am working on making changes in my life and that book really inspired me. I asked for suggestions on other books and ended up getting "The Alchemist", "the four agreements" and "hip tranquil chick".
It's funny whenever I have something in mind to buy, I always end up finding it at a second had shop or yard sale. I had put "the four agreements" on my wish list but found it at the flea market today for 50cents. I know this may sound weird but sometimes I feel it's like God or the universe puts the things I'm wanting in front of me at and affordable price for me.
So last time I needed shoes really bad, I was broke and never find size 11w at second hand shops but a friend wanted to go so I went along and found the perfect L.L.Bean, brand new leather shoes for $2. It was like it was meant to be. Maybe it sounds far fetched?? But really when there is something I have been wanting/needing I dont even really go looking for it and I find it, dirt cheap, right in front of me.
I know some of ya'll turn your nose up at second hand, which makes me laugh. If I ca get something at a fraction of the cost, and keep it from going into a landfill, I sure feel blessed to find it! Yes, I even feel like I was meant to find it!
Don't get me wrong. I don't bring home a bunch of junk. I am NO hoarder. I use what we need and donate what we no longer have use for. I cannot stand to hoard, or have things around I do not use. If a friend can't use it we donate to one of the local charities or second hand shops. I believe when you hoard you stifle new things and blessings from coming into your life.
So find your treasures....and give your treasures you no longer need....God will take care of the rest.
Blessings~ Peace ~ Love ~ Jenny
It's funny whenever I have something in mind to buy, I always end up finding it at a second had shop or yard sale. I had put "the four agreements" on my wish list but found it at the flea market today for 50cents. I know this may sound weird but sometimes I feel it's like God or the universe puts the things I'm wanting in front of me at and affordable price for me.
So last time I needed shoes really bad, I was broke and never find size 11w at second hand shops but a friend wanted to go so I went along and found the perfect L.L.Bean, brand new leather shoes for $2. It was like it was meant to be. Maybe it sounds far fetched?? But really when there is something I have been wanting/needing I dont even really go looking for it and I find it, dirt cheap, right in front of me.
I know some of ya'll turn your nose up at second hand, which makes me laugh. If I ca get something at a fraction of the cost, and keep it from going into a landfill, I sure feel blessed to find it! Yes, I even feel like I was meant to find it!
Don't get me wrong. I don't bring home a bunch of junk. I am NO hoarder. I use what we need and donate what we no longer have use for. I cannot stand to hoard, or have things around I do not use. If a friend can't use it we donate to one of the local charities or second hand shops. I believe when you hoard you stifle new things and blessings from coming into your life.
So find your treasures....and give your treasures you no longer need....God will take care of the rest.
Blessings~ Peace ~ Love ~ Jenny
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