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Inspirational Thoughts
September 1 & 15, 2000
DO YOU WANT MORE LOVE IN YOUR LIFE?
September 1, 2000
By Shelia Shumate
Can you recall a time when you felt love from another person? What did it feel like? What were their actions and what words were said? Now, think of a time when you gave love. How did that make you feel? What were your actions and words?
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “May it be, O Lord, that I seek not so much to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love; because it is in the giving of oneself that one receives; it is in forgetting oneself that one is found.” If you want more love, give more love without conditions. Just love people for who they are, go beyond the personality into the Divine Essence.
Everyone has a desire to be loved. When we feel confident within ourselves about who we are and know the capacity of love we have to share, life becomes more rewarding.
Today, make the effort to plant seeds of love wherever you go. Smile at a stranger. Say good morning to all of your co-workers. Tell someone how much you appreciate them, choose not to take people for granted. Delight in someone else's success story. Listen when someone is talking, so they will know they are being heard. One small act of kindness can heal wounds, create love and make the world a better place.
There are countless ways to express love and when you do, you will also feel love. You are an expression of who you are, so choose to give love and Just Be!
WHAT ARE YOUR INTENTIONS?
September 15, 2000
By Shelia ShumateAs you begin your day what are your thoughts? Is there excitement or concern for what is unfolding? What is your intention when you get up? Are you wanting to create an atmosphere of being positive about life? Do you begin your day by being upset, angry, feeling negative about the past or worried about the future?
Recognize where you are, what you are feeling and then be open to change. We cannot change what we are not aware of. Become aware of thoughts and feelings throughout the day, this will give you an opportunity to make changes in your attitude and behavior. Become aware of your intention behind what you do. Are your actions from a heart space of love and gratitude? Or are your actions from a negative space of frustration, hurt, pain or anger?
Do you know what your intent is when you begin the day? Is your intent to share, to give, to serve, to be honest and fair and to spread peace and love? If you are not aware of your intentions, then take note of that. Notice if you run on habitual patterns and behaviors. Where you are is not good or bad, it just is. Remember, the one thing you have control over is your attitude! You can change how you view life. If a negative thought comes, change it, if a negative feeling arises, change it. Honor your thoughts and feelings, then choose to do something different. You, and only you, have the power to change yourself.
In the morning when you rise remember everyone you meet is an opportunity to share with: your thoughts and feelings, your gifts and talents, and for them to share with you. Create a space of love and gratitude for them, as well as yourself. Make this a day of intention and a day to Just Be!
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