Sunday, February 8, 2015

Our Realtionships

We all recognize 'other' people relationships from the outside that are
in need of repair... right? What I have learned; when 'Love' is first
rules, conditions, ego and need for control; are not a priority! 
Examples... 
if you are with this person, if you are friends with that person,
if you eat or drink this, if you do anything that I disapprove of... 
being told sometimes in words and other times with actions...
"I will with-hold love from you." They may refuse to talk to you, not invite you to occasions, UNTIL you meet their demands. Sometimes ego is so strong... one party or both will not allow healing, getting stuck in the past!
Being human we are pack creatures by nature, thriving on love, not wanting to 'rock the boat'and wanting to avoid conflict, we ignore our dreams, passions and desires, to stay in the 'pack!'Settling for someone else's idea of HOW we should live. 
Believing there is no perfect 'choice!' For some living without the 'packs' approval unthinkable 'believing' they could not survive. Those people chose to bury their purpose and live supporting someone else's idea of life... 
Then there is the ego assuming responsibilities for the happiness or hurt of others... and usually, there are plenty of victims to remind them they are the reason for their 'issues! 
Another is the use of guilt or emotional blackmail... 
The list goes on and on. Some of the ways some deal with 'staying with the pack' is living a somewhat double life, numbing self with alcohol, drugs or other addictions. 
I am not saying it is easy to choose, I am saying I recognize some of these... I know some of these people, and I have been some of these people...
In the past... 
I have fallen... it was... when I hit rock bottom... when I was broken ... 
That is when I heard it ... it spoke volume ...'You Are Here To Love.'
Whatever you are going through... keep going... 
or rest in a moment... it is your choice!
Listen and Trust Your Intuition... Remember Your Gift...Free Will!




Saturday, February 7, 2015

Surrender

Surrender... One definition is...
to give oneself up, as into the power of another; submit or yield.
Many guru's (a fun definition of Guru... clue spell it out slowly G- gee U- you R- are U- you)
ok back to topic... advice from Guru's excuse your-self or refuse to associate with anyone 
who talks negative about anyone or anything! Which of us have never spoken negative
participated in gossip, politics, relationship-related woes, work-related issues... you get it right? 
Some friends have shared the did not like being around their parents/grandparents as they aged, because they became very negative about almost everything in life! I remember one motivational speaker actually said he only sees his mother on holidays and for a very short time due to her negativity. By looking for the good in all, practicing being positive, I have a question... refusing to associate with negative people at all are valuable chances to spread positive, share love, open or stay connected being ignored? I am NOT suggesting we surrender to and welcome being around it, engaging in it, or go looking for it, what I am suggesting, refuse to add to the negative.I remember hearing the story of when Jesus was asked why sat with the sinners, and not the righteous, Jesus answered 
'I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.'
I AM grateful for the times when I was negative; I gossiped and acted unkind, 
there was always someone who cared enough to stick around and keep loving me.
Denise Marie

Thursday, February 5, 2015

One Thought Can Change My Day



On Tuesday, I listened and contributed to negative 'out-loud' conversation.
It was earlier in the morning... Yep; I was invited; I accepted; I contributed!
As the day went on more conversations of negativity took place most places I went,
... I admit I did accept some invitations! 
Going to bed that night, in prayer as I surrendered thoughts and actions from the day,
I forgave ME... and asked for help...
God please walk beside me and place your hand upon shoulder
letting me know I am never alone... and place the other hand upon my mouth!
Wednesday I when ever I thought a negative... I would close my eyes and say
NO, not today, this is MY story My Life... If someone said something negative... I thought, 
That is Their Story ... NOT mine, My Life is  ALL Only Good!!!
Several times I actually felt a brightness! It is my truth...
one positive thought can improve your life...  
One thought at a time! One day at a Time!
Welcome, Beautiful Thursday... I AM positive today is another Best Day Ever!
Denise Marie





Wednesday, February 4, 2015

When I Forgive I Receive


When I look at my life... I see ups and downs...
Resembling a heartbeat on a graph... 
Yes, Thank You... I AM alive!
Every-time I grew, stretched, or had a break through...
I let go, went the flow all beginning with Forgiveness!
Releasing past hurts, pains and mis-understandings 
allowing self love to guide me!
Forgiving others who wronged me 
not because they deserve to be forgiven, 
but because I do not want to keep paying 
for another's wrong doing... 
I love me enough to overcome any injustice!    
Forgiving others, 
it is 'me' that is lighter, brighter and able to love deeper 
increasing the feeling of freedom and connection with self and others. 
I AM worth it.

Denise Barone




Tuesday, February 3, 2015

A Message Came Through very C-l-e-a-r-l-y



A message came through very c-le-a-r-l-y!
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come
Proverbs  31.25
Time has a wonderful way of showing us what matters!
No matter what I wear ... It is my faith that dresses my soul 
I have been told that I do not take 'stuff' seriously enough!
Thanking a few as if were a compliment... Only upset them more!
Through humor, I plant positive seeds for my future!
Thank You God... for I AM knowing I AM Love!





Sunday, February 1, 2015

I AM Focusing on Today's not Yesterdays Promises


I AM focusing on today's truth not yesterdays promises.
Some people may not like me, what I say, or what I do.
This makes no 'real' difference to me... I like me!
It has taken many years for me to see me.
It is my life and my choices...
I love without conditions...
I forgive quickly...
I
  know God Loves Me and Forgives Me!
I Love Me and I Forgive Me!