How often have you felt isolated, alone, and wished you had someone to talk to? Someone with whom you could hash out nagging issues, run something by, discuss options and alternatives and feel connected, supported and loved?
Imagine if you knew there would always be someone there when you needed a helping hand or a caring, compassionate ear?
We take ourselves with us wherever we go – even to heaven my friends, yes, even to heaven.
Yes, the heavens are rocking and our ancestors and loved ones in spirit are talking! They are talking about important issues facing each and every one of us in this day and age. They are sharing their wisdom and insight and teaching us from their past mistakes and successes. Their messages are coming through loud and clear yet many of you are still unable to hear.
Nearly twenty years ago a woman by the name of Hope touched my life and changed it for the better, without even knowing she had done so. We were brought together by a common denominator at a time in my life when grief ruled supreme. I felt as if I had been fractured into a million pieces.
Having been raised a Catholic during the 1950s I was always fascinated with the story of the resurrection. I was taught to believe that we will all be reborn and I marveled over that possibility….
“Imagine”, I thought, “never really dying? Imagine, our spirits living on forever? Imagine never having to say goodbye to our parents or grandparents?” And “Imagine what it would be like knowing that one day we will all be together again?” The possibility provoked deep thoughts and filled me with hope.
No one enjoys grieving – that’s a given, but if you stop to think about it – grieving does play a necessary and important role in the death and healing process.
Losing a loved one, whether an animal or person, is a shock to our system. Whether their death was sudden and unexpected or slow and expected, it is a shock to our system.
February is referred to as the month of love. It is traditionally symbolized by hearts, harps, cupids and roses and celebrated among us, the living. Imagine if, during the month of February, we resurrected an ancient tradition and honored our loved ones in spirit as well?
Thank you all for helping me make 2014 such a success!
Resolution: The quality of being resolute, showing great determination. A mental pledge, something one intends to do.
Promise: A declaration that we will give or do or not do a certain thing. An indication of something that may be expected to come or occur.
Out of curiosity, which statement; I promise to _______________________________________ (fill in the blank) or, I resolve to _______________________________________ (fill in the blank) resonates with you the most and why?
There are unlimited benefits to practicing gratitude on a daily basis. A few, as outlined by the graphic above, include reaching more goals, improving your health, sounder, better sleep and better energy, a stronger love life, ability to support others, and an increase in likability.
