Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Today's thought: Change
Since the Universe began, there has been movement and change. The only constant is change. We can take advantage of change by looking for the positives in it. What can we learn? What possibilities are there now that were not there before? What can we do to make our lives and the lives of others more meaningful, more beautiful?
As the calendar year changes from 2014 to 2015, let us look forward with calm and courage to the New Year and all that it will bring to us, and be grateful for all the blessings of the past year.
May the coming year bring you all the dreams of your heart.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Challenges
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Today's thought: Challenges
There is a school of thought that believes the challenges in our lives come to us from God, to learn from them and overcome them. There is a school of thought that believes the challenges in our lives are the end result, and the only possible result, of all our choices.
When challenges come into our lives, regardless of which school of thought we believe in, let us view those challenges objectively and dispassionately, that we may see the exact nature of the challenge and clearly see the solution. All answers lie in the quiet center of our minds and hearts. Be still. God does not shout over the noise of the world. God whispers to us in the silence.
Wishing you the blessing of overcoming all challenges in your lives, whether great or small....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Challenges
There is a school of thought that believes the challenges in our lives come to us from God, to learn from them and overcome them. There is a school of thought that believes the challenges in our lives are the end result, and the only possible result, of all our choices.
When challenges come into our lives, regardless of which school of thought we believe in, let us view those challenges objectively and dispassionately, that we may see the exact nature of the challenge and clearly see the solution. All answers lie in the quiet center of our minds and hearts. Be still. God does not shout over the noise of the world. God whispers to us in the silence.
Wishing you the blessing of overcoming all challenges in your lives, whether great or small....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Monday, December 29, 2014
Feeding the soul.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Today's thought: Feeding the soul.
As important as it is to feed the body for physical life, it is equally or even more important to feed the soul for spiritual life.
Meditation, prayer, and quiet time reflecting on God feeds the soul.
Kind words and actions feed the soul of both the giver and the receiver.
Gratitude for all the blessings poured down upon us feeds the soul.
Beauty feeds the soul.
Laughter feeds the soul.
Find time, make time each day to tend to the feeding of your soul. Quiet moments throughout the day calm us, bless us, and feed our souls.
Wishing you the blessing of a rich and beautiful spiritual life and a soul well fed.
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Feeding the soul.
As important as it is to feed the body for physical life, it is equally or even more important to feed the soul for spiritual life.
Meditation, prayer, and quiet time reflecting on God feeds the soul.
Kind words and actions feed the soul of both the giver and the receiver.
Gratitude for all the blessings poured down upon us feeds the soul.
Beauty feeds the soul.
Laughter feeds the soul.
Find time, make time each day to tend to the feeding of your soul. Quiet moments throughout the day calm us, bless us, and feed our souls.
Wishing you the blessing of a rich and beautiful spiritual life and a soul well fed.
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
Respect all things.
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Today's thought: Respect all things.
Everything we see, including ourselves, was first a thought in the mind of God. Everything, everyone is connected to God and worthy of respect. Care for your material things, either earned by you or received as gifts. Care for yourselves and others as children of God. Respect the work that you do and those who work with you. Respect the earth you walk upon, it gives you life in the form of food and water; it gives you beauty with its flowers, trees, mountains and plains. In this physical life where we are all connected through our connection to God, respect all things, including yourselves and the work you came here to do.
Wishing you the blessing of respecting yourselves and living accordingly.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Respect all things.
Everything we see, including ourselves, was first a thought in the mind of God. Everything, everyone is connected to God and worthy of respect. Care for your material things, either earned by you or received as gifts. Care for yourselves and others as children of God. Respect the work that you do and those who work with you. Respect the earth you walk upon, it gives you life in the form of food and water; it gives you beauty with its flowers, trees, mountains and plains. In this physical life where we are all connected through our connection to God, respect all things, including yourselves and the work you came here to do.
Wishing you the blessing of respecting yourselves and living accordingly.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Saturday, December 27, 2014
Pollution of the mind.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Today's thought: Pollution of the mind.
We pollute our minds whenever we use crude and vulgar language and manners, whenever we gossip, whenever we read books with uncivilized language and vulgar behavior, watch programs or movies whose stories revolve around violence.
So many are concerned with pollution of the air and the water, and rightly so. Both of those things are absolutely essential to life, our health, and the health of the planet. But, polluted minds destroy rather than build; lower us down to the gutter rather than elevate us; and out of polluted minds will come no love, forgiveness, or compassion; no encouragement to live better lives; no solutions to problems; no cures for disease; and no art that feeds the soul.
We need to be careful and watchful of what we feed our minds, for it is in our minds that we live, and all that we share with others is first conceived in our minds.
Wishing you the blessing of mindfulness.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Pollution of the mind.
We pollute our minds whenever we use crude and vulgar language and manners, whenever we gossip, whenever we read books with uncivilized language and vulgar behavior, watch programs or movies whose stories revolve around violence.
So many are concerned with pollution of the air and the water, and rightly so. Both of those things are absolutely essential to life, our health, and the health of the planet. But, polluted minds destroy rather than build; lower us down to the gutter rather than elevate us; and out of polluted minds will come no love, forgiveness, or compassion; no encouragement to live better lives; no solutions to problems; no cures for disease; and no art that feeds the soul.
We need to be careful and watchful of what we feed our minds, for it is in our minds that we live, and all that we share with others is first conceived in our minds.
Wishing you the blessing of mindfulness.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Friday, December 26, 2014
Do something.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Today's thought: Do something.
Everything over zero is a plus. At different times in our lives, we are capable of different things. Sometimes it seems we can do anything, and sometimes it seems everything is an effort. But, regardless of what we are feeling at the time, let us do something.
If you cannot sit quietly for 15 minutes to meditate, sit 5 minutes. If you cannot clean the whole house, clean one room. If you cannot save dollars, save dimes. It was St. Francis of Assisi who said, "Start by doing what is necessary; then do the possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Do something. Anything over zero is a plus.
Wishing you the blessings of energy and motivation to do all that is yours to do.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Do something.
Everything over zero is a plus. At different times in our lives, we are capable of different things. Sometimes it seems we can do anything, and sometimes it seems everything is an effort. But, regardless of what we are feeling at the time, let us do something.
If you cannot sit quietly for 15 minutes to meditate, sit 5 minutes. If you cannot clean the whole house, clean one room. If you cannot save dollars, save dimes. It was St. Francis of Assisi who said, "Start by doing what is necessary; then do the possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Do something. Anything over zero is a plus.
Wishing you the blessings of energy and motivation to do all that is yours to do.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
A Christmas Blessing
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Today's thought: A Christmas Blessing
From the beautiful writings of James Dillet Freeman:
"May there always be room in your heart for divinity to find a birthing place.
May you be holy as the angels were, faithful as the shepherds were, humble as the cattle were, wise as the Wise Men were.
May you have the compassion Mary had and the understanding Joseph had, and may the blessing of the Christ Child be yours, not because of his birth-night long ago, but because his love is born in you today!"
Wishing you all of these blessings, and more. Peace. Joy. Love, always.
Zizi
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James Dillet Freeman was an author, minister, and poet laureate at Unity Village for many years. You will find information on his life by googling his name, by contacting a Unity Church in your area, or by contacting Unity at: www.unity.org
Today's thought: A Christmas Blessing
From the beautiful writings of James Dillet Freeman:
"May there always be room in your heart for divinity to find a birthing place.
May you be holy as the angels were, faithful as the shepherds were, humble as the cattle were, wise as the Wise Men were.
May you have the compassion Mary had and the understanding Joseph had, and may the blessing of the Christ Child be yours, not because of his birth-night long ago, but because his love is born in you today!"
Wishing you all of these blessings, and more. Peace. Joy. Love, always.
Zizi
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James Dillet Freeman was an author, minister, and poet laureate at Unity Village for many years. You will find information on his life by googling his name, by contacting a Unity Church in your area, or by contacting Unity at: www.unity.org
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Each of us, the light of the world.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Today's thought: Each of us, the light of the world.
Each of us has a spark of Divine Light within us, for it is that Light which gives us life. On this Holy day, let your light shine through your thoughts, words, and acts of peace, forgiveness, and love. The Divine Light within Jesus, the saints, and the Master Teachers down through the centuries shone so brightly that it was visible as a halo, or a stream of light coming from the heart area. We are, all of us, always in need of hope, acceptance, love, and forgiveness. Be aware of the Light within you, and let it shine.
Wishing you all the blessings of a peaceful mind and heart.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Each of us, the light of the world.
Each of us has a spark of Divine Light within us, for it is that Light which gives us life. On this Holy day, let your light shine through your thoughts, words, and acts of peace, forgiveness, and love. The Divine Light within Jesus, the saints, and the Master Teachers down through the centuries shone so brightly that it was visible as a halo, or a stream of light coming from the heart area. We are, all of us, always in need of hope, acceptance, love, and forgiveness. Be aware of the Light within you, and let it shine.
Wishing you all the blessings of a peaceful mind and heart.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Bless everything.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Today's thought: Bless everything.
Live in at atmosphere of blessings and gratitude. Bless yourself. Bless each room of your home, your car, your clothes, the food you eat, the water you drink, and be grateful. Bless your office, your desk, your co-workers, and be grateful. If you are looking for work, affirm, "The perfect job is looking for me and we are being brought together now," and be grateful. Bless every building you enter and every conversation you have. Bless your money and your checkbook; be grateful that you can pay your bills. In a short period of time, this will become habitual and you will live in an atmosphere of blessings and gratitude.
Wishing you the awareness of the waterfall of blessings God pours down upon us every day of our lives .....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Bless everything.
Live in at atmosphere of blessings and gratitude. Bless yourself. Bless each room of your home, your car, your clothes, the food you eat, the water you drink, and be grateful. Bless your office, your desk, your co-workers, and be grateful. If you are looking for work, affirm, "The perfect job is looking for me and we are being brought together now," and be grateful. Bless every building you enter and every conversation you have. Bless your money and your checkbook; be grateful that you can pay your bills. In a short period of time, this will become habitual and you will live in an atmosphere of blessings and gratitude.
Wishing you the awareness of the waterfall of blessings God pours down upon us every day of our lives .....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Thank You, God.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Today's thought: Thank you, God.
Some say the most effective prayer and the only prayer we need to pray is, "Thank You, God."
Today, as you do all the things you plan to do and all the things you feel you have to do, thank God at the completion of all your actions. Be grateful for the ability to think, understand, plan, speak, move, and all your skills and accomplishments.
An attitude of gratitude opens the door to evermore blessings for which to be grateful. Gratitude calms the mind, allowing us to better understand all we need to know for our highest good. Let every breath, every step, every beat of your heart be a prayer of "Thank You, God."
Wishing you the blessing of gratitude.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Thank you, God.
Some say the most effective prayer and the only prayer we need to pray is, "Thank You, God."
Today, as you do all the things you plan to do and all the things you feel you have to do, thank God at the completion of all your actions. Be grateful for the ability to think, understand, plan, speak, move, and all your skills and accomplishments.
An attitude of gratitude opens the door to evermore blessings for which to be grateful. Gratitude calms the mind, allowing us to better understand all we need to know for our highest good. Let every breath, every step, every beat of your heart be a prayer of "Thank You, God."
Wishing you the blessing of gratitude.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Sunday, December 21, 2014
Faith and Trust
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Today's thought: Faith and Trust
From the teachings of Abraham: "Hold the vision. Trust the process."
Some say faith is the belief in things not yet seen, that then become visible. If we believe long enough and strong enough, our prayers are answered either in actuality or in the deep realization that what was asked for is not for our highest good. If we trust that God sees what is best for us, not only now but into eternity, we will gratefully accept the answer to our prayers, regardless of what the answer may be. It is for us to 'hold the vision,' and trust in God.
Wishing you the blessings of a deep and reverent faith and trust.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Faith and Trust
From the teachings of Abraham: "Hold the vision. Trust the process."
Some say faith is the belief in things not yet seen, that then become visible. If we believe long enough and strong enough, our prayers are answered either in actuality or in the deep realization that what was asked for is not for our highest good. If we trust that God sees what is best for us, not only now but into eternity, we will gratefully accept the answer to our prayers, regardless of what the answer may be. It is for us to 'hold the vision,' and trust in God.
Wishing you the blessings of a deep and reverent faith and trust.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Saturday, December 20, 2014
Inner Wisdom
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Today's thought: Inner Wisdom
The following is from Unity's Daily Word. Because it is so beautifully written and clearly explained, I think it will benefit all who read it.
"I release the need to control and open to divine solutions. Challenging situations can spur drama that diverts my attention. Anxiety, stress, and the need to have things my way may prevent me from thinking clearly. With such limited focus, I may lose sight of a bigger perspective. The tension in my body may restrict the flow of ideas to my brain and love to my heart.
In circumstances like these, I choose to lay my burden down. I take time apart for a relaxing activity and trust Inner Wisdom to guide my way. I let go of the need to impose my vision and allow the flow of ideas from Spirit. As creative solutions come to mind, I find a new way to approach a situation. When I release the need to control, Inner Wisdom reveals the right answers."
Wishing you the blessing of listening to your Inner Wisdom.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Inner Wisdom
The following is from Unity's Daily Word. Because it is so beautifully written and clearly explained, I think it will benefit all who read it.
"I release the need to control and open to divine solutions. Challenging situations can spur drama that diverts my attention. Anxiety, stress, and the need to have things my way may prevent me from thinking clearly. With such limited focus, I may lose sight of a bigger perspective. The tension in my body may restrict the flow of ideas to my brain and love to my heart.
In circumstances like these, I choose to lay my burden down. I take time apart for a relaxing activity and trust Inner Wisdom to guide my way. I let go of the need to impose my vision and allow the flow of ideas from Spirit. As creative solutions come to mind, I find a new way to approach a situation. When I release the need to control, Inner Wisdom reveals the right answers."
Wishing you the blessing of listening to your Inner Wisdom.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Cherish the children.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Today's thought: Cherish the children.
Be kind to children. Remember back to your childhood when someone was especially kind to you and pass that on to other children. Children are so vulnerable and powerless in most instances. Be kind, thoughtful, accepting, loving and forgiving to the children. Teach through your example.
Cherish the children. We never know which one will discover a cure for disease, which one will lead an honorable and exemplary life that will benefit millions, which one will invent something extraordinary, or which one will bring great and lasting beauty to generations with their creative and artistic gifts. Be kind to children. Love the children. Cherish the children, as God does.
Wishing you blessings every moment.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Cherish the children.
Be kind to children. Remember back to your childhood when someone was especially kind to you and pass that on to other children. Children are so vulnerable and powerless in most instances. Be kind, thoughtful, accepting, loving and forgiving to the children. Teach through your example.
Cherish the children. We never know which one will discover a cure for disease, which one will lead an honorable and exemplary life that will benefit millions, which one will invent something extraordinary, or which one will bring great and lasting beauty to generations with their creative and artistic gifts. Be kind to children. Love the children. Cherish the children, as God does.
Wishing you blessings every moment.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Thursday, December 18, 2014
Weather
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Today's thought: Weather
Let us accept the weather wherever we are. We cannot change it regardless of how much we talk about it, complain about it, wish it were different. Rather, let us prepare for the weather wherever we live, understand that we need sunshine and rain for our health and to grow food, snow for the ski resorts and those who visit them. Let us be non-resistant to the weather and eliminate that source of stress in our lives and bodies.
Wishing you the blessing of realizing that each of us is needed and important to life on earth.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Weather
Let us accept the weather wherever we are. We cannot change it regardless of how much we talk about it, complain about it, wish it were different. Rather, let us prepare for the weather wherever we live, understand that we need sunshine and rain for our health and to grow food, snow for the ski resorts and those who visit them. Let us be non-resistant to the weather and eliminate that source of stress in our lives and bodies.
Wishing you the blessing of realizing that each of us is needed and important to life on earth.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Giving
Wednesday, December 17, 2017
Today's thought: Giving
Give what you can. So often we think of 'giving' in terms of money or material gifts. When we are able to give love, time, kindness, compassion, patience, we give priceless gifts. All of us need the gifts that feed the soul as much as we need food that feeds the body; sometimes, more so. Choose to be kind; choose to be thoughtful; choose to give the priceless gifts that feed the soul.
Wishing you all the blessings you wish for.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Giving
Give what you can. So often we think of 'giving' in terms of money or material gifts. When we are able to give love, time, kindness, compassion, patience, we give priceless gifts. All of us need the gifts that feed the soul as much as we need food that feeds the body; sometimes, more so. Choose to be kind; choose to be thoughtful; choose to give the priceless gifts that feed the soul.
Wishing you all the blessings you wish for.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Forgiveness
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Today's thought: Forgiveness
From the beautiful little book, "The Quiet Mind"
"Have you ever thought what forgiveness means? You, your own self, your own personality, needs your forgiveness. Your spirit is divine, but until you have overcome, your personality remains human and needs the forgiveness of your spirit. As you forgive, as your spirit forgives your personality, so also you will learn to forgive others for all their seeming errors. If you will train yourself to think in terms of love and forgiveness every moment of your life, a most beautiful healing will take place in you."
Wishing you the blessing of forgiving yourself and others.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Forgiveness
From the beautiful little book, "The Quiet Mind"
"Have you ever thought what forgiveness means? You, your own self, your own personality, needs your forgiveness. Your spirit is divine, but until you have overcome, your personality remains human and needs the forgiveness of your spirit. As you forgive, as your spirit forgives your personality, so also you will learn to forgive others for all their seeming errors. If you will train yourself to think in terms of love and forgiveness every moment of your life, a most beautiful healing will take place in you."
Wishing you the blessing of forgiving yourself and others.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Monday, December 15, 2014
Do it now.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Today's thought: Do it now.
If there is something you have been putting off doing, do it now. Do it now; get it over with, and out of your mind and body. When we resist doing what is in our best interests to do, not only is it draining to our mental and emotional energy, it drains our physical energy as well. For your own health and wholeness, just do it now!
Wishing you the blessing of understanding what is best for you to do.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Do it now.
If there is something you have been putting off doing, do it now. Do it now; get it over with, and out of your mind and body. When we resist doing what is in our best interests to do, not only is it draining to our mental and emotional energy, it drains our physical energy as well. For your own health and wholeness, just do it now!
Wishing you the blessing of understanding what is best for you to do.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Sunday, December 14, 2014
An affirmation for time.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Today's thought: An affirmation for time.
When there are things to do and it seems there is not time enough to do them, I find it helpful to take a moment to be quiet and repeat the affirmation: "I have all the time I need to do all that needs to be done by me." This affirmation calms my mind and makes it easier to focus on doing one thing at a time until all has been accomplished. I hope this will help you, too.
Wishing you all the blessings your heart can hold.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: An affirmation for time.
When there are things to do and it seems there is not time enough to do them, I find it helpful to take a moment to be quiet and repeat the affirmation: "I have all the time I need to do all that needs to be done by me." This affirmation calms my mind and makes it easier to focus on doing one thing at a time until all has been accomplished. I hope this will help you, too.
Wishing you all the blessings your heart can hold.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
Wherever we are, God is.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Today's thought: Wherever we are, God is.
Unity has an annual World Day of Prayer each September. Printed below is their prayer for 2001, a wonderful reminder for any day of any year.
"The light of God surrounds us;
The love of God enfolds us;
The power of God protects us;
The presence of God watches over us.
Wherever we are, God is!"
There is a tendency to think that God is only outside of us, surrounding and protecting us. God is also within us as spirit, life and breath. Our physical bodies house the Spirit of God, without whom there is no life. When we can fully understand and accept that, and realize that God is in every living thing, we will become peaceful within ourselves and respect our fellow human beings, and all other forms of life to which we are connected. There is no separation, neither from God nor from all other life.
Wishing you the blessings of peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Wherever we are, God is.
Unity has an annual World Day of Prayer each September. Printed below is their prayer for 2001, a wonderful reminder for any day of any year.
"The light of God surrounds us;
The love of God enfolds us;
The power of God protects us;
The presence of God watches over us.
Wherever we are, God is!"
There is a tendency to think that God is only outside of us, surrounding and protecting us. God is also within us as spirit, life and breath. Our physical bodies house the Spirit of God, without whom there is no life. When we can fully understand and accept that, and realize that God is in every living thing, we will become peaceful within ourselves and respect our fellow human beings, and all other forms of life to which we are connected. There is no separation, neither from God nor from all other life.
Wishing you the blessings of peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Friday, December 12, 2014
Bless yourself.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Today's thought: Bless yourself.
When in prayer you ask God to bless others, also ask God to bless you. It is important that you love yourself and bless yourself. When you are happy with yourself, not only does your mood improve but your health improves. Love is the great healer. Love your body, bless your body, be grateful for your body and be grateful to your body for all the work it does every moment of every day. It is possible to love yourself to wholeness.
Wishing you the blessing of recognizing and blessing your wonderful body. We are all walking miracles.
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Bless yourself.
When in prayer you ask God to bless others, also ask God to bless you. It is important that you love yourself and bless yourself. When you are happy with yourself, not only does your mood improve but your health improves. Love is the great healer. Love your body, bless your body, be grateful for your body and be grateful to your body for all the work it does every moment of every day. It is possible to love yourself to wholeness.
Wishing you the blessing of recognizing and blessing your wonderful body. We are all walking miracles.
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
Honor yourself.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Today's thought: Honor yourself.
Honor yourself and all of Nature and the Universe as we are all expressions of God. Where there is life, there is God. It cannot be otherwise, as His is the breath of life we breathe and it is in Him that we live, move and have our being. To honor ourselves, we care for ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually; and we care for others, including plants and animals, as much as we can. We are all Spirit; we are all connected; when we care for one, we care for all. Honor yourself, a child of God, worthy and deserving of life, love, and happiness.
Wishing you the blessings of peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Honor yourself.
Honor yourself and all of Nature and the Universe as we are all expressions of God. Where there is life, there is God. It cannot be otherwise, as His is the breath of life we breathe and it is in Him that we live, move and have our being. To honor ourselves, we care for ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually; and we care for others, including plants and animals, as much as we can. We are all Spirit; we are all connected; when we care for one, we care for all. Honor yourself, a child of God, worthy and deserving of life, love, and happiness.
Wishing you the blessings of peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Friendship
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Today's thought: Friendship
From the writings of Kahlil Gibran:
"In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things,
the heart finds its morning and is refreshed."
Friends that accept and love us unconditionally are one of life's greatest joys. True friends are gifts from God and, quite possibly, angels in disguise.
Wishing you the blessing of friends in every area of your life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Friendship
From the writings of Kahlil Gibran:
"In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things,
the heart finds its morning and is refreshed."
Friends that accept and love us unconditionally are one of life's greatest joys. True friends are gifts from God and, quite possibly, angels in disguise.
Wishing you the blessing of friends in every area of your life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Plan ahead. Just in case...
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Today's thought: Plan ahead. Just in case...
Just in case, as billions on the planet believe, we do reincarnate, why not plan ahead for the next time? Why not learn and grow in peace, love, and compassion? Why not drop that bad habit gradually until it no longer exists. Why not study in depth a subject that interests you? Why not learn a new skill that will bring you pleasure and monetary rewards, if that is your wish? Why not plan ahead, just in case?
You have everything to gain and nothing to lose. In learning and doing any and all things that interest you, you exercise your brain, you live a happier, more fulfilling life, you add to the joy and peace on the planet.
Some who believe in reincarnation say we are no wiser when we leave this physical body behind than we were when we inhabited it. So, it would seem the best course of action would be to live our best possible life now. By doing so, we benefit 'now' and, just in case there is a future life to choose, we have prepared ourselves for that possibility to the best of our ability.
Wishing you the blessing of understanding the importance of wise choices in any lifetime.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Plan ahead. Just in case...
Just in case, as billions on the planet believe, we do reincarnate, why not plan ahead for the next time? Why not learn and grow in peace, love, and compassion? Why not drop that bad habit gradually until it no longer exists. Why not study in depth a subject that interests you? Why not learn a new skill that will bring you pleasure and monetary rewards, if that is your wish? Why not plan ahead, just in case?
You have everything to gain and nothing to lose. In learning and doing any and all things that interest you, you exercise your brain, you live a happier, more fulfilling life, you add to the joy and peace on the planet.
Some who believe in reincarnation say we are no wiser when we leave this physical body behind than we were when we inhabited it. So, it would seem the best course of action would be to live our best possible life now. By doing so, we benefit 'now' and, just in case there is a future life to choose, we have prepared ourselves for that possibility to the best of our ability.
Wishing you the blessing of understanding the importance of wise choices in any lifetime.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Monday, December 8, 2014
Ripples on a stream.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Today's thought: Ripples on a stream.
Our words and actions are like ripples on a stream, flowing forth from us and affecting everyone they come in contact with, whose words and actions will then change, affecting all they subsequently come in contact with, and the words and actions flow on and on.
Each of us has the ability and the power to change ourselves, to change our surroundings, to change the world. History has shown us one person can make a difference. Whether we realize it or not, we all make a difference. We choose the positive or the negative; we choose to build or destroy; we choose anger or peace every day of our lives. We choose.
Wishing you the blessing of kind and loving choices.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Ripples on a stream.
Our words and actions are like ripples on a stream, flowing forth from us and affecting everyone they come in contact with, whose words and actions will then change, affecting all they subsequently come in contact with, and the words and actions flow on and on.
Each of us has the ability and the power to change ourselves, to change our surroundings, to change the world. History has shown us one person can make a difference. Whether we realize it or not, we all make a difference. We choose the positive or the negative; we choose to build or destroy; we choose anger or peace every day of our lives. We choose.
Wishing you the blessing of kind and loving choices.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Sunday, December 7, 2014
Kind words heal.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Today's thought: Kind words heal.
We can all be healers with kind words that heal bruised hearts. Take a moment to consider how simple that is. It is so much healthier for the mind and body to be in a state of calm and kindness, than to be in a state of the opposite of those feelings and emotions. Let us all be healers with kind words for ourselves and for those whose lives we touch. However small our role may be, let us bring our light into the dark with kind words that heal bruised hearts.
Wishing you the blessing of healing yourself and others.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Kind words heal.
We can all be healers with kind words that heal bruised hearts. Take a moment to consider how simple that is. It is so much healthier for the mind and body to be in a state of calm and kindness, than to be in a state of the opposite of those feelings and emotions. Let us all be healers with kind words for ourselves and for those whose lives we touch. However small our role may be, let us bring our light into the dark with kind words that heal bruised hearts.
Wishing you the blessing of healing yourself and others.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Saturday, December 6, 2014
St. Nicholas Day
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Today's thought: St. Nicholas Day
Today is St. Nicholas Day, the official start of the Christmas Season. Let us be grateful to Jesus, the Saints, and all the Masters who came into this physical life as examples of how to live our best lives.
Let our hearts be joyful, loving, and peaceful as we enter this holy season, and let us remember and share the precious gifts of love and time.
Wishing you all the blessings your heart can hold.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: St. Nicholas Day
Today is St. Nicholas Day, the official start of the Christmas Season. Let us be grateful to Jesus, the Saints, and all the Masters who came into this physical life as examples of how to live our best lives.
Let our hearts be joyful, loving, and peaceful as we enter this holy season, and let us remember and share the precious gifts of love and time.
Wishing you all the blessings your heart can hold.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Friday, December 5, 2014
Energy
Friday, December 5, 2014
Today's thought: Energy
Everything lives and moves through energy. Energy vibrates. Thoughts, words, actions send out vibrations. We live in a sea of vibrations and attract to ourselves whatever our own energy and vibrations are transmitting at the time.
And, we are a part of the whole that is the Universe and beyond. We are all connected, a part of the whole, the living organism that includes all life, all things, all actions and reactions. We are a part of God, under whose will and direction all things live and move and have their being. Free will gives us choices. We can either move forward, benefitting all, or backwards, harming all. All choices have consequences to ourselves primarily, and to all secondarily.
Wishing you the blessings of insight and understanding.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Energy
Everything lives and moves through energy. Energy vibrates. Thoughts, words, actions send out vibrations. We live in a sea of vibrations and attract to ourselves whatever our own energy and vibrations are transmitting at the time.
And, we are a part of the whole that is the Universe and beyond. We are all connected, a part of the whole, the living organism that includes all life, all things, all actions and reactions. We are a part of God, under whose will and direction all things live and move and have their being. Free will gives us choices. We can either move forward, benefitting all, or backwards, harming all. All choices have consequences to ourselves primarily, and to all secondarily.
Wishing you the blessings of insight and understanding.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Easier said than done.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Today's thought: Easier said than done.
So many things are easier said than done. The important thing is that we do what we can, with a willing mind and heart, and do not become discouraged. Whatever we are able to do, no matter how small, is better than doing nothing. Let us all do what we can to add to the peace, joy, and love in the world and we will have lived a successful life.
Wishing you the blessing of success, however you define it.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Easier said than done.
So many things are easier said than done. The important thing is that we do what we can, with a willing mind and heart, and do not become discouraged. Whatever we are able to do, no matter how small, is better than doing nothing. Let us all do what we can to add to the peace, joy, and love in the world and we will have lived a successful life.
Wishing you the blessing of success, however you define it.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Gifts
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Today's thought: Gifts
During this holiday season when the emphasis is often on buying gifts, consider the gifts of time and love.
I believe time to be the most precious gift of all, for it is the only thing money cannot buy. At this time in my life, it is the gift that I treasure the most, that someone I care about takes time out of their busy lives and spends time with me. There may be someone you know who would appreciate your time together as the best gift ever!
Love is the great healer, and the other most precious gift to give and receive.
A beautifully wrapped package delights the eye; time and love feed the soul. Give what you can with goodwill and love, and it will always be the perfect gift.
Wishing you the blessings of time enough to accomplish all you want to do, and love, peace, and joy, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Gifts
During this holiday season when the emphasis is often on buying gifts, consider the gifts of time and love.
I believe time to be the most precious gift of all, for it is the only thing money cannot buy. At this time in my life, it is the gift that I treasure the most, that someone I care about takes time out of their busy lives and spends time with me. There may be someone you know who would appreciate your time together as the best gift ever!
Love is the great healer, and the other most precious gift to give and receive.
A beautifully wrapped package delights the eye; time and love feed the soul. Give what you can with goodwill and love, and it will always be the perfect gift.
Wishing you the blessings of time enough to accomplish all you want to do, and love, peace, and joy, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Be true to self.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Today's thought: Be true to self.
Be true to self, your best self, your spiritual Self. When we look at Nature, we see that it is true to self. The oak tree is always an oak tree; roses bloom on a rose bush; carrots grow from carrot seeds, etc., etc., etc.
Let us be true to the Spirit within that gives us life. Let us care for ourselves and for others as much as we are able. Let us be a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem. Let us walk in peace and light that the world will be a better place for all. Let us be true to the God-self within us.
Wishing you the blessing of living your best life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Be true to self.
Be true to self, your best self, your spiritual Self. When we look at Nature, we see that it is true to self. The oak tree is always an oak tree; roses bloom on a rose bush; carrots grow from carrot seeds, etc., etc., etc.
Let us be true to the Spirit within that gives us life. Let us care for ourselves and for others as much as we are able. Let us be a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem. Let us walk in peace and light that the world will be a better place for all. Let us be true to the God-self within us.
Wishing you the blessing of living your best life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Monday, December 1, 2014
Growth
Monday, December 1, 2014
Today's thought: Growth
From the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda:
"Be a living tree, constantly spreading out new growth. The strong-hearted soul says, 'There is sunshine in my life, and I have every chance to throw out shoots and branches of accomplishment.'"
Wishing you the blessing of accomplishing all your heart desires.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Growth
From the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda:
"Be a living tree, constantly spreading out new growth. The strong-hearted soul says, 'There is sunshine in my life, and I have every chance to throw out shoots and branches of accomplishment.'"
Wishing you the blessing of accomplishing all your heart desires.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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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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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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copright 2014
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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
Copright 2014
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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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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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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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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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
Copyright 2014
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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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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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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
The power of thoughts.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Today's thought: The power of thoughts.
From the writings of the Buddha:
"It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world."
Wishing you the blessing of peaceful, creative, and productive thoughts.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: The power of thoughts.
From the writings of the Buddha:
"It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world."
Wishing you the blessing of peaceful, creative, and productive thoughts.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
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Monday, September 29, 2014
Gratitude
Monday, September 29, 2014
Today's thought: Gratitude
Let us be grateful for all that we are, all that we have, and all that we can do. Let us be grateful that no matter how dark the night, the sun will rise on a new day and another opportunity to learn something new, resolve an old problem, begin a new venture, laugh with family and friends. All we need for a beautiful life is within us and around us. Let us be aware of all that is, and be grateful.
Wishing you the blessing of a grateful heart, from which all other blessings flow.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Gratitude
Let us be grateful for all that we are, all that we have, and all that we can do. Let us be grateful that no matter how dark the night, the sun will rise on a new day and another opportunity to learn something new, resolve an old problem, begin a new venture, laugh with family and friends. All we need for a beautiful life is within us and around us. Let us be aware of all that is, and be grateful.
Wishing you the blessing of a grateful heart, from which all other blessings flow.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Sunday, September 28, 2014
Hugs
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Today's thought: Hugs
From Bill Keane's cartoon, "Family Circus," printed some years ago, in the "Detroit Free Press:"
"The perfect gift - A Hug - Relieves tension, improves blood flow, reduces stress, non-polluting, helps self-esteem, generates good will, no batteries required, absolutely no cost, non-taxable, silent performance, extremely personal, fully returnable. Recommended for ages 1 to 100 and up. Get one today."
Wishing you the blessing of hugs from those you love.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Hugs
From Bill Keane's cartoon, "Family Circus," printed some years ago, in the "Detroit Free Press:"
"The perfect gift - A Hug - Relieves tension, improves blood flow, reduces stress, non-polluting, helps self-esteem, generates good will, no batteries required, absolutely no cost, non-taxable, silent performance, extremely personal, fully returnable. Recommended for ages 1 to 100 and up. Get one today."
Wishing you the blessing of hugs from those you love.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Saturday, September 27, 2014
Language and manners.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Today's thought: Language and manners.
Language and manners civilize us. The overall purpose of manners is to treat others with kindness and respect, that we may live in a civilized society. We are responsible for our own behavior and others judge us by our behavior and our language.
Crude and vulgar language comes out of crude and vulgar mouths, and generally precipitates crude and vulgar behavior.
If we wish to live in a peaceful, civilized world, we must begin by being peaceful and civilized within ourselves, within our families, within our workplace, and within our relationships.
Wishing you the blessing of peace within yourself.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Language and manners.
Language and manners civilize us. The overall purpose of manners is to treat others with kindness and respect, that we may live in a civilized society. We are responsible for our own behavior and others judge us by our behavior and our language.
Crude and vulgar language comes out of crude and vulgar mouths, and generally precipitates crude and vulgar behavior.
If we wish to live in a peaceful, civilized world, we must begin by being peaceful and civilized within ourselves, within our families, within our workplace, and within our relationships.
Wishing you the blessing of peace within yourself.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Friday, September 26, 2014
Be kind
Friday, September 26, 2014
Today's thought: Be kind
Just for today, let us be kind to every living thing, beginning with ourselves. So often we are encouraged to be kind to others, and seldom encouraged to be kind to ourselves. When we are kind to ourselves, it will naturally follow that we will be kind to others and to all living things.
Wishing you the blessing of a kind and understanding heart.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Be kind
Just for today, let us be kind to every living thing, beginning with ourselves. So often we are encouraged to be kind to others, and seldom encouraged to be kind to ourselves. When we are kind to ourselves, it will naturally follow that we will be kind to others and to all living things.
Wishing you the blessing of a kind and understanding heart.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Happiness
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Today's thought: Happiness
From the writings of the Buddha:
"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
Wishing you the blessing of happiness.....and peace and love. always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Happiness
From the writings of the Buddha:
"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
Wishing you the blessing of happiness.....and peace and love. always.
Zizi
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Seeds of love.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Today's thought: Seeds of love.
We all have within us the seeds of love, peace, joy and harmony, as well as the seeds of the opposites of those qualities.
Choose carefully which you will sow and nurture, for that will be your harvest. That will be your life.
Wishing you all the blessings your heart and soul can hold.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Seeds of love.
We all have within us the seeds of love, peace, joy and harmony, as well as the seeds of the opposites of those qualities.
Choose carefully which you will sow and nurture, for that will be your harvest. That will be your life.
Wishing you all the blessings your heart and soul can hold.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Monday, September 22, 2014
Know yourself.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Today's thought: Know yourself.
Know yourself, and understand this: What others think of us and how others treat us has very little to do with who and what we are.....and everything to do with their own habitual thought patterns and perceptions.
Know yourself. Know your worth, and you will always be able to stand strong and secure in the face of whatever life brings along the path you choose to walk.
Wishing you the blessing of knowing yourself.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright: 4/22/2014
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Today's thought: Know yourself.
Know yourself, and understand this: What others think of us and how others treat us has very little to do with who and what we are.....and everything to do with their own habitual thought patterns and perceptions.
Know yourself. Know your worth, and you will always be able to stand strong and secure in the face of whatever life brings along the path you choose to walk.
Wishing you the blessing of knowing yourself.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright: 4/22/2014
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Sunday, September 21, 2014
An open mind
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Today's thought: An open mind
Wishing you the blessing of a clear, peaceful, and open mind, that you may always make the wisest decision, and that you may always live in peace, joy, and love.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: An open mind
Wishing you the blessing of a clear, peaceful, and open mind, that you may always make the wisest decision, and that you may always live in peace, joy, and love.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Saturday, September 20, 2014
The hand of God.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Today's thought: The hand of God.
This lovely hymn was sung at a vigil service for a recently deceased friend. It is a beautiful thought that can comfort us all.
"The hand of God shall hold you,
The peace of God enfold you,
The love that dreamed and formed you
Still surrounds you here today;
The light of God beside you,
Above, beneath, inside you
The light that shines to guide you
Home to the loving hand of God."
May all of you be blessed in your families and friends, and know that the hand of God guides and protects you always. Love,
Zizi
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Today's thought: The hand of God.
This lovely hymn was sung at a vigil service for a recently deceased friend. It is a beautiful thought that can comfort us all.
"The hand of God shall hold you,
The peace of God enfold you,
The love that dreamed and formed you
Still surrounds you here today;
The light of God beside you,
Above, beneath, inside you
The light that shines to guide you
Home to the loving hand of God."
May all of you be blessed in your families and friends, and know that the hand of God guides and protects you always. Love,
Zizi
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Friday, September 19, 2014
Teachers and students.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Today's thought: Teachers and students.
They say we are all students in the School of Life. We are also, all teachers by example. We can all learn something from everyone and, in turn, we can teach by living our best life and without saying a word. Whatever we learn today will benefit us for the rest of our lives. Let us learn all that we can, for no one can ever take that from us, and knowledge is the ultimate power.
Wishing you blessings with every breath you take, and the awareness that every breath you take is a blessing. Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Teachers and students.
They say we are all students in the School of Life. We are also, all teachers by example. We can all learn something from everyone and, in turn, we can teach by living our best life and without saying a word. Whatever we learn today will benefit us for the rest of our lives. Let us learn all that we can, for no one can ever take that from us, and knowledge is the ultimate power.
Wishing you blessings with every breath you take, and the awareness that every breath you take is a blessing. Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Thursday, September 18, 2014
Every day a new day.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Today's thought: Every day a new day.
Every day is a new day with endless possibilities. What shall we do with this new day? Let us do something that will give us pleasure, something that will advance our goals, something to help others, something that is honorable and good. Every day is a gift that we can use however we wish. Let us choose to make each day the best day of the year, that our lives may be filled with purpose and joy.
Wishing you the best day ever.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Coyright 2014
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Today's thought: Every day a new day.
Every day is a new day with endless possibilities. What shall we do with this new day? Let us do something that will give us pleasure, something that will advance our goals, something to help others, something that is honorable and good. Every day is a gift that we can use however we wish. Let us choose to make each day the best day of the year, that our lives may be filled with purpose and joy.
Wishing you the best day ever.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Coyright 2014
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Friendship
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Today's thought: Friendship
This beautiful poem was written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik. It was included in the book, "The Best Loved Poems of the American People," published in 1936.
"Oh, the comfort - the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person,
Having neither to weigh thoughts,
Nor measure words - but pouring them
All right out - just as they are -
Chaff and grain together -
Certain that a faithful hand will
Take and sift them -
Keep what is worth keeping -
And with a breath of kindness
Blow the rest away."
Wishing you the blessing of true and faithful friends.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Friendship
This beautiful poem was written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik. It was included in the book, "The Best Loved Poems of the American People," published in 1936.
"Oh, the comfort - the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person,
Having neither to weigh thoughts,
Nor measure words - but pouring them
All right out - just as they are -
Chaff and grain together -
Certain that a faithful hand will
Take and sift them -
Keep what is worth keeping -
And with a breath of kindness
Blow the rest away."
Wishing you the blessing of true and faithful friends.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
There is always a way.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Today's thought: There is always a way.
From the writings of Rabindranath Tagore: "I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can't make it through one door, I'll go through another door - or I'll make a door. Something terrific will come no matter
how dark the present."
There is always a way. There are always choices. Sometimes we may not like any of the choices, but there are always choices. With imagination, determination, and faith that God did not create us to abandon us, we find the way.
Wishing that you find your own unique way and your own special path through life and beyond.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: There is always a way.
From the writings of Rabindranath Tagore: "I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can't make it through one door, I'll go through another door - or I'll make a door. Something terrific will come no matter
how dark the present."
There is always a way. There are always choices. Sometimes we may not like any of the choices, but there are always choices. With imagination, determination, and faith that God did not create us to abandon us, we find the way.
Wishing that you find your own unique way and your own special path through life and beyond.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Monday, September 15, 2014
An honorable life.
Tuesday, September 15, 2014
Today's thought: An honorable life.
One of my favorite quotes comes from Abraham Lincoln: "When men speak ill of you, so live that no one will believe it."
Regardless of what is going on around us, let us strive to do what is right, and what is honorable. Whether we believe in karma, Universal Law, or God's final judgement, it is in our own best interests to live honorable lives. By doing so, we honor ourselves, our family and friends, and God.
Let us all do our part in making this world a better place by living honorable lives.
Wishing you the blessing of an honorable life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: An honorable life.
One of my favorite quotes comes from Abraham Lincoln: "When men speak ill of you, so live that no one will believe it."
Regardless of what is going on around us, let us strive to do what is right, and what is honorable. Whether we believe in karma, Universal Law, or God's final judgement, it is in our own best interests to live honorable lives. By doing so, we honor ourselves, our family and friends, and God.
Let us all do our part in making this world a better place by living honorable lives.
Wishing you the blessing of an honorable life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Sunday, September 14, 2014
Respect
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Today's thought: Respect
From the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda:
"If you are sincerely kind and respectful of others, and return any courtesy they show to you, you will always be treated respectfully."
Wishing you the blessing of respecting yourself as well as others.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Respect
From the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda:
"If you are sincerely kind and respectful of others, and return any courtesy they show to you, you will always be treated respectfully."
Wishing you the blessing of respecting yourself as well as others.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Saturday, September 13, 2014
Gratitude
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Today's thought: Gratitude
Gratitude is the stream from which evermore blessings flow. When we are grateful for what has been, and what now is, all our tomorrows will be filled with gratitude for all we have and all we experience. Be grateful for all the big and little things in your life, and be grateful for your life. Let every breath, every step, every beat of your heart be a 'thank you, God' to the Creator who made all things beautiful, including you.
Wishing you the joy of realization that you live in a continual stream of blessings.....and peace, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Gratitude
Gratitude is the stream from which evermore blessings flow. When we are grateful for what has been, and what now is, all our tomorrows will be filled with gratitude for all we have and all we experience. Be grateful for all the big and little things in your life, and be grateful for your life. Let every breath, every step, every beat of your heart be a 'thank you, God' to the Creator who made all things beautiful, including you.
Wishing you the joy of realization that you live in a continual stream of blessings.....and peace, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Three things, plus three more.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Today's thought: Three things, plus three more.
Somewhere I read it takes three things to be happy: someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to.
Let us consider three more things: Faith to hold the vision that all things are possible with God, Hope that faith does not waver, and Charity to be kind to self and all others.
Wishing you all of the above.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Three things, plus three more.
Somewhere I read it takes three things to be happy: someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to.
Let us consider three more things: Faith to hold the vision that all things are possible with God, Hope that faith does not waver, and Charity to be kind to self and all others.
Wishing you all of the above.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
Remember in prayer and in peace.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Today's thought: Remember in prayer and in peace.
On this anniversary, let us remember in prayer and in peace all those who lost their lives in the Twin Towers, and all those who lost their loved ones in that tragedy. May they all be at peace.
Let us also hold in prayer and in peace those whose minds are so filled with hate and anger that they plot and cause these horrific events to occur. Our prayers may be the ones that shift their thoughts from the evil that fills their minds.
Let us pray for peace within ourselves and within all others. We know that God's love can conquer all things, and that peace will prevail upon this earth and in the minds of all. Let it please, God, be soon.
May every day of your life be filled with peace, joy, and love.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Remember in prayer and in peace.
On this anniversary, let us remember in prayer and in peace all those who lost their lives in the Twin Towers, and all those who lost their loved ones in that tragedy. May they all be at peace.
Let us also hold in prayer and in peace those whose minds are so filled with hate and anger that they plot and cause these horrific events to occur. Our prayers may be the ones that shift their thoughts from the evil that fills their minds.
Let us pray for peace within ourselves and within all others. We know that God's love can conquer all things, and that peace will prevail upon this earth and in the minds of all. Let it please, God, be soon.
May every day of your life be filled with peace, joy, and love.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
World Day of Prayer
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Today's thought: World Day of Prayer
Tomorrow, September 11, is Unity's World Day of Prayer. Unity is a nondenominational worldwide organization. If you would like to light a virtual candle in prayer, please go to www.worlddayofprayer.org
Peace is an everyperson's responsibility. Unless there is peace in the minds and hearts of all people, how can we hope to have peace in the world. Let us be mindful of the words from the hymn, 'Let There Be Peace On Earth' and 'let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.'
Wishing you the blessing of peace of mind, heart, and soul.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: World Day of Prayer
Tomorrow, September 11, is Unity's World Day of Prayer. Unity is a nondenominational worldwide organization. If you would like to light a virtual candle in prayer, please go to www.worlddayofprayer.org
Peace is an everyperson's responsibility. Unless there is peace in the minds and hearts of all people, how can we hope to have peace in the world. Let us be mindful of the words from the hymn, 'Let There Be Peace On Earth' and 'let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.'
Wishing you the blessing of peace of mind, heart, and soul.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Just in case...
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Today's thought: Just in case...
The Bible tells us, "Be it done unto you according to your beliefs."
Just in case you believe there really is a heaven and a hell, decide which you prefer and live accordingly.
Just in case you believe in reincarnation, live your best life now, acquire wisdom in this lifetime and you will more wisely choose your next lifetime.
Just in case you believe in karma, so live that your future karma will be only positive. Save yourself time and anguish. Learn the lesson the first time.
And just in case you believe "we pass this way but once," make this "once" the best you possibly can. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. Learn to live in peace.
There is everything to gain and nothing to lose by living an honorable life.
Wishing you every possible blessing all the days of your life. Love,
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Just in case...
The Bible tells us, "Be it done unto you according to your beliefs."
Just in case you believe there really is a heaven and a hell, decide which you prefer and live accordingly.
Just in case you believe in reincarnation, live your best life now, acquire wisdom in this lifetime and you will more wisely choose your next lifetime.
Just in case you believe in karma, so live that your future karma will be only positive. Save yourself time and anguish. Learn the lesson the first time.
And just in case you believe "we pass this way but once," make this "once" the best you possibly can. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. Learn to live in peace.
There is everything to gain and nothing to lose by living an honorable life.
Wishing you every possible blessing all the days of your life. Love,
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Monday, September 8, 2014
Work and Prayer
Monday, September 8, 2014
Today's thought: Work and Prayer
A friend once told me the Jesuits have a saying, "Work as if everything depends on you, and pray as if everything depends on God."
There are those who offer up their work to God on a daily basis, with the intention of offering Him only their best. Kahlil Gibran has written, "Work is love, made visible," and we see how true this is when we see a mother and father caring for their child.
Be grateful for work. It stimulates the mind, exercises the body, helps define who we are, and pays our bills. No matter who we are, or where we are, we all have bills to pay. Be grateful to those who employ you and those who buy what you make. Be grateful for all you are able to do. Be grateful to God for without Him, nothing exists, and nothing is possible.
Wishing you the blessing of loving the work you do, a deep sense of prayer and gratitude to God and to all those who worked with love for you.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Work and Prayer
A friend once told me the Jesuits have a saying, "Work as if everything depends on you, and pray as if everything depends on God."
There are those who offer up their work to God on a daily basis, with the intention of offering Him only their best. Kahlil Gibran has written, "Work is love, made visible," and we see how true this is when we see a mother and father caring for their child.
Be grateful for work. It stimulates the mind, exercises the body, helps define who we are, and pays our bills. No matter who we are, or where we are, we all have bills to pay. Be grateful to those who employ you and those who buy what you make. Be grateful for all you are able to do. Be grateful to God for without Him, nothing exists, and nothing is possible.
Wishing you the blessing of loving the work you do, a deep sense of prayer and gratitude to God and to all those who worked with love for you.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Sunday, September 7, 2014
Possibilities
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Today's thought: Possibilities
When the mind is at peace, it is open to all possibilities and sees opportunities. If we keep our mind on our heart's desires, and trust in God, all things are possible. It is not for us to try to figure out how God will make it happen, it is for us to have faith that it will happen.
Wishing you a world filled with possibilities, opportunities, dreams come true.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Possibilities
When the mind is at peace, it is open to all possibilities and sees opportunities. If we keep our mind on our heart's desires, and trust in God, all things are possible. It is not for us to try to figure out how God will make it happen, it is for us to have faith that it will happen.
Wishing you a world filled with possibilities, opportunities, dreams come true.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Saturday, September 6, 2014
Never too early, never too late.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Today's thought: Never too early, never too late.
It is never too early or never too late to help yourself to a better life. For your mental self, learn something new. For your physical self, move more. As an added bonus, your brain functions better when you exercise. For your spiritual self, practice peace. Whatever you do, consider starting out slowly so that you won't be discouraged.
Wishing you your best possible life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Never too early, never too late.
It is never too early or never too late to help yourself to a better life. For your mental self, learn something new. For your physical self, move more. As an added bonus, your brain functions better when you exercise. For your spiritual self, practice peace. Whatever you do, consider starting out slowly so that you won't be discouraged.
Wishing you your best possible life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Friday, September 5, 2014
Happiness, success, and peace.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Today's thought: Happiness, success, and peace.
From the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda:
"Happiness, success, and peace of mind accrue by striving in everything to attune oneself through meditation and prayer with God's will, the power that harmoniously interknits all life with the universal play of cosmic forces."
Wishing you the blessings of happiness, success in all your endeavors, peace of mind.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Happiness, success, and peace.
From the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda:
"Happiness, success, and peace of mind accrue by striving in everything to attune oneself through meditation and prayer with God's will, the power that harmoniously interknits all life with the universal play of cosmic forces."
Wishing you the blessings of happiness, success in all your endeavors, peace of mind.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
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Thursday, September 4, 2014
'Bread upon the waters'
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Today's thought: 'Bread upon the waters'
"Cast your bread upon the waters, and it shall be returned to you a hundredfold," is a quotation I remember from the Bible. It is another way of saying that whatever we do returns to us, multiplied. Another reminder for us to be mindful of what we say and do.
Wishing you the blessing of casting only good upon the waters.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: 'Bread upon the waters'
"Cast your bread upon the waters, and it shall be returned to you a hundredfold," is a quotation I remember from the Bible. It is another way of saying that whatever we do returns to us, multiplied. Another reminder for us to be mindful of what we say and do.
Wishing you the blessing of casting only good upon the waters.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014
All things are possible.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Today's thought: All things are possible.
From the writings of St. Francis of Assisi:
"Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Wishing you the blessing of faith in all things being possible.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: All things are possible.
From the writings of St. Francis of Assisi:
"Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Wishing you the blessing of faith in all things being possible.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Human or spiritual beings.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Today's thought: Human or spiritual beings.
Some say we are human beings seeking a spiritual experience, and others say we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Either way, we are having both human and spiritual experiences.
We all need love; we all need forgiveness; we all need compassion for ourselves and for others. Love, forgiveness, and compassion are both human and divine. The more we give of any quality, the more we become that quality. Let us remember that we are 'only human,' forgiving ourselves and others; and let us never forget that we are children of God, destined to be reunited with Him, and open ourselves up to God's limitless grace and, thereby, become more spiritual.
Wishing you all the blessings you wish for.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Human or spiritual beings.
Some say we are human beings seeking a spiritual experience, and others say we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Either way, we are having both human and spiritual experiences.
We all need love; we all need forgiveness; we all need compassion for ourselves and for others. Love, forgiveness, and compassion are both human and divine. The more we give of any quality, the more we become that quality. Let us remember that we are 'only human,' forgiving ourselves and others; and let us never forget that we are children of God, destined to be reunited with Him, and open ourselves up to God's limitless grace and, thereby, become more spiritual.
Wishing you all the blessings you wish for.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Monday, September 1, 2014
Do good.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Today's thought: Do good.
Whenever we can, let us do something good, no matter how small, neither for earthly recognition nor for heavenly reward, but simply for the act of doing good. Love and compassion grow within us when we do something good for others. God will know and you will know, and that is all that matters.
Wishing you blessings beyond counting.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Do good.
Whenever we can, let us do something good, no matter how small, neither for earthly recognition nor for heavenly reward, but simply for the act of doing good. Love and compassion grow within us when we do something good for others. God will know and you will know, and that is all that matters.
Wishing you blessings beyond counting.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Peace
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Today's thought: Peace
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee." Isaiah 26:3
As we go about our daily lives, let us keep a small part of our mind on God, mindful of the many blessings we are receiving on a moment-to-moment basis. When we are mindful that with Him, all things are possible and that without Him, life does not exist, somehow all that is ours to do gets done more easily and more smoothly, and there is time enough to do it all.
Wishing you the blessings of perfect peace.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Peace
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee." Isaiah 26:3
As we go about our daily lives, let us keep a small part of our mind on God, mindful of the many blessings we are receiving on a moment-to-moment basis. When we are mindful that with Him, all things are possible and that without Him, life does not exist, somehow all that is ours to do gets done more easily and more smoothly, and there is time enough to do it all.
Wishing you the blessings of perfect peace.....and joy and love, always.
Zizi
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Today's thought
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Dear Readers:
"Today's thought" will resume on Sunday, August 31, 2014.
I am grateful for all who visit this site, and have shown interest in it. Thank you so much!
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Dear Readers:
"Today's thought" will resume on Sunday, August 31, 2014.
I am grateful for all who visit this site, and have shown interest in it. Thank you so much!
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Health
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Today's thought: Health
They say there are four things in our lives that affect our health more than our DNA, and those are: food, environment, personality and stress.
We are all influenced by our surroundings and especially vulnerable as children. Our thoughts affect our bodies.....and it may be that, if we think and feel the same as our parents, our thoughts and feelings will affect our bodies in the same way as our parents, and their illness(es) become our illness(es).
We are told that thoughts and words create. Is it possible that illnesses 'run in the family' not only through the blood but through the mind?
Wishing you the blessing of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health every day of your life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Health
They say there are four things in our lives that affect our health more than our DNA, and those are: food, environment, personality and stress.
We are all influenced by our surroundings and especially vulnerable as children. Our thoughts affect our bodies.....and it may be that, if we think and feel the same as our parents, our thoughts and feelings will affect our bodies in the same way as our parents, and their illness(es) become our illness(es).
We are told that thoughts and words create. Is it possible that illnesses 'run in the family' not only through the blood but through the mind?
Wishing you the blessing of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health every day of your life.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Patience
Monday, August 25, 2014
Today's thought: Patience
From Doreen Virtue's book, "Daily Guidance from your Angels."
"I am patient with myself. I feel good about all the progress I've made and how far I've come. I let go of the urge to compare myself to others, knowing that everyone has their own unique path. I have patience with life."
Wishing you the blessing of being patient with yourselves and with others. Despite appearances, we are all doing the best we can with what we know and understand at this time.
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Patience
From Doreen Virtue's book, "Daily Guidance from your Angels."
"I am patient with myself. I feel good about all the progress I've made and how far I've come. I let go of the urge to compare myself to others, knowing that everyone has their own unique path. I have patience with life."
Wishing you the blessing of being patient with yourselves and with others. Despite appearances, we are all doing the best we can with what we know and understand at this time.
Peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Sunday, August 24, 2014
Happiness
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Today's thought: Happiness
A few thoughts on happiness from different people, in different times:
"Being happy is an act of discipline." Dalai Lama
"A man is as happy as he makes up his mind to be." Abraham Lincoln
"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts." Marcus Aurelius
"Happiness does not depend on outward things, but on the way you see them." Leo Tolstoy
"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere." Agnes Repplier
Wishing you the blessing of finding your own particular happiness.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Happiness
A few thoughts on happiness from different people, in different times:
"Being happy is an act of discipline." Dalai Lama
"A man is as happy as he makes up his mind to be." Abraham Lincoln
"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts." Marcus Aurelius
"Happiness does not depend on outward things, but on the way you see them." Leo Tolstoy
"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere." Agnes Repplier
Wishing you the blessing of finding your own particular happiness.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Saturday, August 23, 2014
Respect for all.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Today's thought: Respect for all.
Dear Readers, whoever you are and wherever you may be, let us all remember these beautiful words from The Talmud:
"God did not create woman from man's head, that he should command her, nor from his feet, that she should be his slave, but rather from his side, that she should be near his heart."
Let us respect one another, honor one another, and understand that we are all children of the same God and equal in His eyes.
Wishing you the blessing of an understanding heart.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Respect for all.
Dear Readers, whoever you are and wherever you may be, let us all remember these beautiful words from The Talmud:
"God did not create woman from man's head, that he should command her, nor from his feet, that she should be his slave, but rather from his side, that she should be near his heart."
Let us respect one another, honor one another, and understand that we are all children of the same God and equal in His eyes.
Wishing you the blessing of an understanding heart.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Friday, August 22, 2014
As within, so without.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Today's thought: As within, so without.
We see what we are. We feel what we are. We only recognize what we are. That's why perceptions are so many and so varied. And that is why when we are in a higher state of mind everything has its own beauty, and we understand that, despite appearances, all is in Divine Order for the highest good of all.
Earth is a learning-and-growing planet for everyone who walks it. Everything is within us and outside of us. We get to choose what we want to learn, who we want to be, the path we want to follow.....and to choose a different path if and when we want to. We have more control that we realize. We are not victims of a capricious act of God. We are co-creators of our lives. We have the power to change, and the courage to endure. All we need is within us. All we have to do is understand that, believe that, and draw whatever we want from the Source within us, the God who created us and gives us life.
Wishing you strength and courage on your chosen path.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: As within, so without.
We see what we are. We feel what we are. We only recognize what we are. That's why perceptions are so many and so varied. And that is why when we are in a higher state of mind everything has its own beauty, and we understand that, despite appearances, all is in Divine Order for the highest good of all.
Earth is a learning-and-growing planet for everyone who walks it. Everything is within us and outside of us. We get to choose what we want to learn, who we want to be, the path we want to follow.....and to choose a different path if and when we want to. We have more control that we realize. We are not victims of a capricious act of God. We are co-creators of our lives. We have the power to change, and the courage to endure. All we need is within us. All we have to do is understand that, believe that, and draw whatever we want from the Source within us, the God who created us and gives us life.
Wishing you strength and courage on your chosen path.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Serenity
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Today's thought: Serenity
The Serenity Prayer
"God grant me the the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Wishing you serenity, courage, wisdom.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Today's thought: Serenity
The Serenity Prayer
"God grant me the the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Wishing you serenity, courage, wisdom.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Just for today
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Today's thought: Just for today
Just for today, let us be grateful.
Just for today, let us be kind.
Just for today, let us have faith.
Just for today, let us do the best we can.
Just for today, let us be generous.
Just for today, let us be grateful.
Wishing for you all that you wish for yourself.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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Today's thought: Just for today
Just for today, let us be grateful.
Just for today, let us be kind.
Just for today, let us have faith.
Just for today, let us do the best we can.
Just for today, let us be generous.
Just for today, let us be grateful.
Wishing for you all that you wish for yourself.....and peace, joy, and love, always.
Zizi
Copyright 2014
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