Sunday, November 30, 2014

Self Talk

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Today's thought:  Self Talk

We are talking to ourselves all the time.  In our stream of consciousness we continually send messages to our brain, negative or positive, depending on our moods, feelings, choices, and environment.  When the messages are mostly positive, we are inwardly and outwardly mostly positive.  When the messages are mostly negative, then negative is what we inwardly become and outwardly portray.

When you have a quiet moment, analyze your self talk and whether it is what you want to become.  All that we think and all that we do eventually manifests on our faces and in our bodies.  Peace within is reflected in our eyes, facial expressions, words and actions.  Discontent and negativity are similarly reflected.

Wishing you the blessing of loving, caring, peaceful self talk.....and joy and love, always.

Zizi

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Saturday, November 29, 2014

Food

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Today's thought:  Food

Food is life for the body.  That fact seems to be brushed aside in all the fuss and furor about diets and calories, and their associated guilt.  Our attitude about food plays a role in whether we enjoy it, and in how our bodies process it.  

  Food eaten hurriedly or when we are stressed is not as beneficial as food which is consumed in a relaxed state.  Before you begin eating, take a moment to quiet your mind.  You may want to add this sentence to your prayer before meals:  "With gratitude, I welcome this food into my body to heal, nourish, and comfort me."

With Thanksgiving just past and the Christmas holidays ahead, be mindful of what you choose to eat and enjoy it.  Food is the source of life and energy.

Prayer is food for the soul.  Be grateful.  Let every step, every breath, every beat of your heart be a "Thank You, God" for all that you have and for all that is.

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

Zizi

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Friday, November 28, 2014

Faith and prayer.

Friday, November 28, 2014

Today's thought:  Faith and prayer.

From Unity:

"What one heart cannot bear alone, a hundred loving hearts can bear with faith."

Day and night, someone is praying in Silent Unity, and you can request prayer for yourself or another at any time.  You can reach Silent Unity by telephone and online.  Toll-free:  l-800-669-7729.  Connect: www.silentunity.org

There are always those willing to pray and comfort in times of stress, and Unity is one of those.  All are welcome to call.

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

Zizi

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Wishing you the blessing of gratitude for all that you have on this beautiful day and all days; for life,  family, friends, food, shelter, and all things that are near and dear to your heart.  May your minds and hearts be open and receiving of all the blessings of every moment of every day, a life filled with overflowing blessings.

Peace, joy, and love, always

Zizi

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Creativity

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Today's thought:  Creativity

Creativity to some is limited to artists, architects, authors and those in related fields.  My perception is that creativity is within all of us and around us every moment of every day.  We are all blessed with creativity, and we are all creators.

With our thoughts, we create our moods; our moods manifest into words and actions, all of which create conditions within us and around us.  We create peace or chaos, individually, in our own lives.  Individually and collectively, we create peace or chaos on the planet.

The power is within ourselves  to create a peaceful life for ourselves.   When enough of us choose peace and live accordingly, peace will spread and peace will prevail.  We might ask ourselves, "What shall I create today that will be of the utmost benefit to me and those around me?"  Let the answer be 'peace.'

Wishing you the blessing of the realization that you alone create your peace.....and joy and love, always.

Zizi

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Success/Failure

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Today's thought:  Success/Failure

We all measure success and failure by different standards.  I remember reading about an Native American  tribe that measured success in a man or woman's life by how many people mourned them after their death.  Following are some quotes that provide food for thought...words to live by.

From Winston Churchill:

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts."

"Success consists of going from failure to failure without any loss of enthusiasm."

From the Buddha:

"The only failure is not to be true to the best one knows."

However you define success, I wish you the blessing of experiencing it and the subsequent discovery that it is truly what you wanted all along.  Peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Let go.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Today's thought:  Let go.

From "The Quiet Mind:"

"Cast your burden upon the Lord.  In other words, let go; surrender, lay down your problems.  Do not try to unravel the knot, which gets tighter and tighter as you pull at it.  Lay it down.  Concentrate all your heart upon that gentle, loving personality, the Lord Jesus Christ, and all knots will be unloosed, all problems solved."

Let go.  Sometimes easier said than done; but each time we are able to do this, even for a little while,  we grow closer to God and peace of mind.

Peace, joy and love, always.

Zizi

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Thank You

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Today's thought:  Thank you.

Thank you to all who read the daily thoughts and occasional letters that are on this site.  I am truly grateful for your interest and support.  And I truly wish for you all that is dearest to your heart......and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Changes

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Today's thought:  Changes

They say that change is the only constant in life.  Within our minds and bodies, changes are continual.  The changes in Nature tend to be more visible than the changes within us.  Whatever we think, whatever we do, wherever we go, and however we react to the world around us  changes us.  Nothing is static, everything moves, ever-shifting, ever-creating, ever-evolving through the cycles of life and death.

Accepting change as a positive in our lives and working with it helps us to learn and grow.  Change isn't always easy, but resisting is like trying to stop the rain.

Wishing you the blessing of accepting changes in your life with grace and becoming a better person for it.

Peace, joy, and love, always

Zizi

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Friday, November 21, 2014

Faith

Friday, November 21, 2014

Today's thought:  Faith

One definition of faith is the belief in things not seen.  When we begin to believe, we engage the law of attraction.  When we believe long enough and strong enough, the 'things not seen' begin to be seen.

The following beautiful "Prayer of Faith" was written by Hannah More Kohaus and published by Unity.

"God is my help in every need;
God does my every hunger feed;
God walks beside me, guides my way
Through every moment of the day.

I now am wise, I now am true,
Patient, kind, and loving, too.
All things I am, can do, and be
Through Christ, the Truth that is in me.

God is my health, I can't be sick;
God is my strength, unfailing, quick;
God is my all; I know no fear,
Since God and love and Truth are here."

"Thy faith has made thee whole; go in peace."  Mark 5:34

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

Zizi

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Prayer of Socrates

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Today's thought:  The Prayer of Socrates

"Grant to me that I may be made beautiful in my soul within, and all external possessions be in harmony with my inner self."

Wishing you the blessing of beauty within and beauty around you.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Learning

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Today's thought:  Learning

There is a Chinese proverb that says learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.

It doesn't matter so much where our interests lie as much as it matters that we explore those interests and learn all that we can from them.  Whatever knowledge we acquire, whatever we learn and embrace on our spiritual path, what lies in our minds, hearts, and souls, these are things that no one can steal and no match can burn.  These are the treasures that allow us to live our best possible lives, to help others as much as we can, and to advance toward the goal of enlightenment.

Wishing you the blessing of the joy of learning and the realization of the God within you that does all things.
May each day of your life be filled with peace, joy, and the love of learning.

Zizi

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Gratitude

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Today's thought:  Gratitude

Let every prayer begin and end with "Thank You, God."

There are those who say that "Thank You, God" is the only prayer we need.  Gratitude is a positive state of mind.  Gratitude opens our minds and hearts to opportunities and possibilities.  When we focus on the blessings we have with gratitude, we discover ever-more blessings.

For your best possible life, let every prayer begin and end with "Thank You, God."

Wishing you the blessing of an attitude of gratitude.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Great things.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Today's thought:  Great things.

From the writings of Winston Churchill:

"All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word:  freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope."

Wishing you the blessing of a life filled with great things.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Just for today.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Today's thought:  Just for today.

The Reiki Principles:

Just for today, I will forgive myself and all others.
Just for today, I will trust.
Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing through the "life force energy" that flows within us.  Whether we practice Reiki or not, living the principles will enrich any and all lives.

Wishing you the blessing of perfect health in mind, body, and spirit.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

I trust the God in you.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Today's thought:  I trust the God in you.

From Unity's Daily Word:

"When I am concerned about my family and friends, I pray affirmatively:  'The spirit of God is with you, and I trust God in you.  I see you as God sees you, with love.  All is well.'  With faith, I release my loved ones to Spirit."

Surround those you love with God's love and light, for He watches over all of us, always.

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

Zizi

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Messages

Friday, November 14, 2014

Today's thought:  Messages

All that we do reflects who we are and sends a message to those around us.  Our work, our words, our clothes, our mannerisms all tell the story of who and what we are.  Our faces reveal the story of our lives.

The reaction of others tells us clearly what messages they are receiving.  Despite the busyness of our lives, it is in our own best interests to ask ourselves from time to time, "What messages am I sending?" and to change them if we don't like what we discover.

Wishing you ever-increasing awareness of your inner self as you travel the path of self-awareness that leads to enlightenment.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

The sun is always shining.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Today's thought:  The sun is always shining.

Clouds sometimes hide the fact that the sun is always shining, whether we see it or not.  In the same way, whether we are aware or not, blessings are being poured down upon us always, always, always.  Every breath, every step, every beat of our hearts are blessings beyond counting.  Food, shelter, friends, family, work, are all blessings and all too often taken for granted.  Let us acknowledge, appreciate, and be grateful for all the blessings poured down upon us "in full measure, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing."

Gratitude is the key to the realization of  all the blessings we have, and the ever-increasing flow of them.  Start counting; you will be amazed.

Wishing you the awareness and appreciation of all the blessings pouring down upon all of us, always.....and peace, joy, and love.

Zizi

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Love and compassion.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Today's thought:  Love and compassion.

From the writings of The Dalai Lama:

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.  Without them, humanity cannot survive."

Wishing you the blessing of ever-increasing love and compassion within your own hearts, which will  then spill over into your surroundings, affecting your family, friends, and all those you meet, wherever you go.

Peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Veterans' Day

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Today's thought:  Veterans' Day

Today, let us take time to be still and remember the millions of men and women who paid the ultimate price that we might still live in a free country.  Let us send them our profound gratitude for their determination and heroism.  Let us pray for those they left behind: mothers, fathers, siblings, spouses, children, friends.  Let us send thoughts of peace, love, compassion and gratitude to those, throughout the ages, who fought and won.
They died in the midst of horror and chaos.  May they find eternal peace.

And for those who survived the horrors of war, open your hearts, send them love and light, that their minds may now be peaceful.  We owe them all a debt of gratitude that can never fully be paid.

Remember, and be grateful.

Peace, always.

Zizi

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Possibilities

Monday, November 10, 2014

Today's thought:  Possibilities

Our days are filled with possibilities waiting for us to discover them and develop them for our highest good.
Let us open our minds and our hearts to all of life's possibilities, where there is everything to be gained and nothing to lose.

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

Zizi

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

The more I learn...

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Today's thought:  The more I learn...

I more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.  At 35,  I thought I had all the answers.
At 70, I was wondering what the questions were.

If you are having a similar experience, take heart.  It was Socrates who said, "All I know is that I know nothing."

At this age, I don't think it matters if we know the answers to life's mysteries.  What is important is to live our best life, honestly and honorably, and to help others in any way we can.

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

Zizi

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Power

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Today's thought:  Power

From the writings of Louise L. Hay:

"No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for "we" are the only thinkers in our mind.  When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives."

The power lies within ourselves, dear friends and readers, it all begins and ends with us.

Wishing you the blessing of insight and the realization that God is truly within us and through Him, we have the power to change our lives and our destiny.  Peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Friday, November 7, 2014

Remembering

Friday, November 7, 2014

Today's thought:  Remembering

Today is the anniversary of my mother's passing into the Light.  Considering what I read in the papers today, my brother and I were raised in a strict home where there were rules of behavior within the home that extended to the outside world.  My parents prepared us for life with a strong work ethic and respect for others.  For the past many years, I have been profoundly grateful for both my mother and father.

Remember the ancestors that went before you, creating and smoothing your path through life.  Cherish the good memories; let the others go.  Everyone does the best they can according to their own understanding.
Be grateful.

Wishing you the blessing of someone who loves you deeply, generously, and unconditionally.....and peace, always.

Zizi

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Affirmations

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Today's thought:  Affirmations

Affirmations are positive statements of faith and prayer.

To think positively is not to ignore what we think or feel to be sad, bad, or horrific; it is to surround what is happening with faith and prayer for the best possible outcome.  Many things that happen on the planet are beyond our control, but not beyond our prayer.  When we are able to remain calm, we are able to think more clearly what needs to be done, and how we are able to help.  If someone you know is ill, rather than worry about the worst that can happen, you may want to say the affirmation:  "Thank You, God, that you hold (name) safely in the palm of Your hand."

If you are feeling frightened or alone:  "I am a child of God.  God loves me.  All is well, and I am safe."

Think of affirmations that apply to you and your life.  Repeat them to yourself until you are calm and peaceful.  Everything we think, feel, and do begins in our minds.  Positive affirmations have a calming effect on the mind and body.

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

Zizi

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Peacemakers

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Today's thought:  Peacemakers

The subject of peace comes up frequently on these postings.  When we become peacemakers, we heal  ourselves and the planet.

The following is taken from Unity's Daily Word booklet, 10/30/14:

"One of the most vital messages Jesus shared was a simple invitation to be a peacemaker.  "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."  Every person is created of God with the potential to be a peacemaker.  We have spiritual power and through our peaceful thoughts, words, and actions, we can create a peaceful world.

"Whatever may be occurring - near to me or across the globe -I maintain an awareness of peace.  The peace of God can be known and recognized in all situations and is brought into expression as serenity, trust, goodwill, and friendship.  Through prayer, I strengthen my practice of peace.  I think peace, speak peace, and act in ways that foster peace.  I am a peacemaker."

"Blessed are the peacemakers." Matthew 5:9

Wishing you the blessing of peace every moment of every day.....and joy and love, always.

Zizi

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

End results.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Today's thought:  End results.

All that we are and all that we see are the end results of all that has gone on before.  We are not only the end result of all of our thoughts, words, choices, actions and reactions,  but we are also the end result of all of our ancestors back to the beginning of time.

The flowers, trees, rivers, waterfalls and mountains that we see are the end result of evolution through the ages from the forms they were at the beginning.

Everything and everyone is in a continual flow of change.  Individually and collectively we contribute to those changes by our choices.  To me, that is both the good news and the bad news, for it brings to mind how much each of us is responsible for what happens within our own lives, and in future generations.

Wishing you the blessing of insight and the awakening of intuition that you may live your best possible life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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Monday, November 3, 2014

The more things change...

Monday, November 3, 2014

Today's thought:  The more things change...

The following quote from Cicero, (born 106 B.C., died 43 B.C.), lends credence to  the saying, '"The more things change, the more they remain the same."

"Times are bad.  Children no longer obey their parents, and everybody is writing a book."

That always makes me smile.  Every generation believes the older generation is too old to understand, and the younger generation is too young to know anything.  Actually, we are all here to learn and grow in understanding, compassion, and love.  We would not recognize what we call 'mistakes' in others, if we did not also have them within ourselves.  We all have within us, needs of every kind.  Which of those we nurture and develop makes the difference on who we become.

Wishing you the blessing of a clear mind and eye that for yourself, you will make the best possible choices and live the best possible life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.

Zizi

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