Friday, October 31, 2014

Health

Friday, October 31, 2014

Wishing you the blessing of perfect health.

Caught a bit of a bug and will not be posting for a few days while I get back to perfect health.  In the meantime, take care of yourselves and enjoy all that you can.

Zizi

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Home

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Today's thought:  Home

I would like to share a poem I wrote some years ago.

Home

This is a home of peace and tranquility,
a home of love and understanding,
a home of joy and laughter,
a home of books and dreams-come-true,
a home of faith and Spirit.
God lives here.
This is my home and I am deeply grateful.
Amen

Wishing you the blessing of a home filled with all that is most important to you.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Enjoy this day.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Today's thought:  Enjoy this day.

Enjoy this beautiful day.  Be grateful and be aware of the particular blessings that this day brings.  Enjoy this beautiful day, for it will never come again.

Wishing you all the blessings that you wish for.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Do what you can.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Today's thought:  Do what you can.

From Luke 6:38:

"Give, and it will be given to you.  A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put in your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back."

Some may perceive the 'giving' to relate only to material goods.  I think it goes beyond that to the giving of your time when someone is ill, comfort when someone is grieving, a kind word to someone who is struggling, patience to a child who needs attention at that moment, tolerance that we are human and will sometimes make mistakes.  An understanding heart and a smile may be the best and kindest things we can offer to others.

Wishing you the blessing of a kind and understanding heart.....and may all blessings pour down upon you, in full measure, pressed down, and overflowing.

Zizi

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Let yesterday go.

Monday, October 27, 2014

Today's thought:  Let yesterday go.

When we relive yesterday, we miss the special blessings today might bring, that might lead us to a happier and healthier tomorrow.  Whichever yesterday was painful for you, learn from it,  bless it, and let it go.

Think of the phrase, "That ship has sailed."  Yesterday has sailed away.  Let it go, and live your best possible life every day of your life.

Wishing you the blessing of living in the moment.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Sunday, October 26, 2014

An honorable life.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Today's thought:  An honorable life.

In every situation, let us do the ethical, moral, and honorable thing.  Let us focus on what is the best we can do, rather than criticize what others are doing.  We are responsible and accountable to God for our thoughts, words, and actions.  We will be judged according to our thoughts, words, and actions.  Find the peace in an honorable life and share it with others.

Wishing you the blessings of peace, love, and light, always.

Zizi

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Keep the contact.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Today's thought:  Keep the contact.

From the writings of White Eagle:

"Whenever you are tired or weary, seek the presence of God and draw into your soul the love, the gentle beauty and refreshment that issues from that presence.  If you can keep your certain, sure contact with God, nothing can go wrong in your life.  You have no need to worry about decisions, whether to do this, that or the other.  Your decisions will be made for you, but you must be awakened to the spirit, quickened in spirit, so that you will instantly respond to the gentle guidance of the almighty presence within you."

Wishing you the blessing of constant contact with spirit.....and peace, joy and love, always.

Zizi

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Be the light.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Today's thought:  Be the light.

We may all have heard the saying, "It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness."

Let each of us be the ones who bring the light into our homes, into our workplaces, into our cities, etc.  Let us remember that one person can make a difference and if we each do our part, however small we may think that is, the light will spread far and wide. One person can change the course of destiny.  On a daily basis, we chart our own course.  Let us choose the course that helps us and all those around us.  Be kind.  Be peaceful.  Be grateful.  Be the light.

Wishing you blessings beyond number.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Friends

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Today's thought:  Friends

Friends are life's treasures.  Treat them kindly, gently, respectfully.  Cultivate friends of all ages, as each age has its own voice and wisdom, bringing something unique and beautiful to your life.

Wishing you the blessing of life-long friends.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Harmony

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Today's thought:  Harmony

From the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda:

"All things are living; all things are dancing in the rhythm of eternal harmony."

Isn't that a lovely thought?  When there is harmony within, there is harmony everywhere.

Wishing you overflowing blessings each day.....and peace, joy and love, always.

Zizi

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Humor

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Today's thought:  Humor

From the writings of White Eagle:

"May we all cultivate a sense of humor so that we see as amusing those things in humanity which would irritate and annoy.  Let us be understanding, feeling with our brother in his little irritations and annoyances, and turn darkness into  light by throwing upon it the warming beam of humor.  But in humor it is necessary to be wise.  Let it not be unkindly, but kindly humor."

Wishing you the blessing of a delightful sense of humor.....and peace, joy, and love. always.

Zizi

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Children of God

Monday, October 20, 2014

Today's thought:  Children of God

We are all children of God and, therefore, we are all worthy of love and respect.  Let us treat ourselves with love and respect and it will naturally follow that we will treat others with love and respect.  Each of us is important; each of us comes from God; and each of us needs to know that we are worthy.

Wishing you the blessing of oneness with God, and the knowing that you are worthy and deserving of love and respect.

Love,

Zizi

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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Peace

Sunday, October 19,2014

Today's thought:  Peace

From the writings of Thich Nhat Hahn:

"What is most important is to find peace and to share it with others."

All change begins from the inside, is reflected on the outside, and then spreads to others.  Let us be the ones who share peace in our homes, extended families, offices, stores, wherever we go.  Quietly, let us be the example of peace in our surroundings and, quietly, peace will spread.

Wishing you the blessing of a peaceful mind, heart, body, and soul.....and joy and love, always.

Zizi

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Happy Sweetest Day

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Happy Sweetest Day to you!  Do something special for yourself, and for someone you care about.  Tell your friends how much you appreciate having them in your life.  Smile, and have a happy day.

Wishing you all the blessings you desire.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Friday, October 17, 2014

Everyone gets a turn.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Today's thought:  Everyone gets a turn.

We all get a turn at being a helpless new-born, a child learning to walk and talk, a student eager to learn, a teen-ager wondering 'where do I fit in?', a graduate looking for work, perhaps married with children of our own, and a senior wondering 'where did the time go?'

Each chapter in our lives holds expectations and fears, so let us be kind to ourselves as we go through the many chapters of our lives, and kind to those around us as they go through theirs.  We all need love, we all need acceptance, we all need to know we are accepted and respected by our peers, family, and friends.  Let us be kind and have no regrets when it is our turn to close our eyes and sleep for the last time.

Wishing you the blessing of a kind and understanding heart.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Don't take it personally.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Today's thought:  Don't take it personally.

This is the second of the four agreements (with self) from the book, "The Four Agreements," by Don Miguel Ruiz.  I am posting it again as I think we all need to be reminded of this from time to time.  I know I do.

""Don't take anything personally.  Nothing others do is because of you.  What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream.  When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering."

Wishing you blessings beyond number.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Do the best you can.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Today's thought:  Do the best you can.

Because ours is the thought and motivation behind our words and actions, whatever we do we are doing it to ourselves first and foremost.  When we do the best we can, we are creating positive habits for ourselves and will have no regrets.  We do ourselves a favor when we do the best we can.

Wishing you all the blessings your life can hold.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Today's Thought

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Dear Readers:

"Today's Thought" postings will begin again on or before October 15, 2014.  In the meantime, if you wish, you can scroll through past 'Thoughts' and find one that is particularly comforting to you.

I am gratified at the number of views this post is receiving, and thank you so much for your interest.

Wishing you blessings beyond number.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Monday, October 6, 2014

Living now.

Monday, September 6, 2014

Today's thought:  Living now.

This was forwarded to me from a friend:

"When we are depressed, we are living in the past.  When we are anxious, we are living in the future.  When we are peaceful, we are living now."

When we are living now, we are releasing the burdens of the past and we are not projecting or expecting problems in the future.  Our minds are clearer and calmer when we focus only on the now.  Every creation begins with a thought.  Let us choose peace, from which endless blessings flow.

Wishing you the blessing of living in the now.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

It's only temporary.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Today's thought:  It's only temporary.

When I was still in the business world, one of the women I met said she preferred to work for a temporary agency, taking assignments from a few days to a few weeks or a few months duration.  She explained that in this way, if she didn't like the job or the people, she could tell herself, 'it's only temporary," and she could be happier in the circumstances.

Actually, everything is 'only temporary' when we realize that everything changes on a moment-to-moment basis.  Everything ends, everything passes, everything becomes  something else.  Love deepens or dies, moods change, we learn new things or choose not to, friendships develop, some drift apart.  The same 'temporary' can be seen in nature.  Day becomes night, flowers bloom and die, the seasons change, leaves emerge on trees to be shed at a later date.  Moment-to-moment, all is shifting, changing, temporary.

So, let us enjoy all that we have while it is here to be enjoyed, and let us not despair when 'stuff' happens in our lives that is disturbing or painful.  All will pass, as all is temporary.

Wishing you blessings whose numbers are every increasing, the insight to realize it, and to be grateful.

Peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Life is a gift.

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Today's thought:  Life is a gift.

One of my nieces shared with me a message on the back page of the Ohio Technical College brochure, printed for the Graduating Class of September 26, 2014.

"Remember that life is a gift.

Today, before you say an unkind word, think of someone who cannot speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food, think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife, think of someone who is crying out for a companion.

Today, before you complain about your life, think of someone who died too early.

Before whining about the distance you drive, think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down, put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around!"

A wonderful message for the group beginning a new chapter in their lives.  A wonderful reminder for the rest of us.

Wishing you all the blessings that come from the Son.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Friday, October 3, 2014

Patience

Friday, October 3, 2014

Today's thought:  Patience

Just for today, let us be patient with ourselves and others.  Life flows more easily and peacefully when we are patient.  Not every situation that arises in our daily lives is a critical issue or an emergency that requires us to rush, rush, rush!  Let us give whatever happens the time and patience it requires to be resolved, and then move on to the next item on the list.

Wishing you the blessing of patience with yourselves and others....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Just for today...

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Today's thought:  Just for today...

Today let us focus on what is right in our lives and be grateful that, while our focus is on the good,  we are attracting more good into our experiences.

Wishing you blessings beyond number.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Friendship

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Today's thought:  Friendship

From the writings of Kahlil Gibran:

"Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity."

Cherish the friends you have, for no one is obligated to be your friend.  To know there is someone who accepts you unconditionally is a treasure, and quite possibly an angel in disguise.

Wishing you the blessing of friends.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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