Each of us has a Unique Soul Purpose! Few of us know what it is. And that’s ok because you’re now HERE! One day, maybe today, you woke up and found yourself tired of asking “Why am I here?” Like many of us, you believe you are trapped and your purpose or that “why” will only be answered after you die. It’s a pretty hopeless feeling. You might even feel discouraged to find that you keep following someone else’s idea … Continue reading →
On the path to your ideal life, there may be many growth opportunities and I’ve have been down…oh, pretty much all of them personally either directly or indirectly. When you understand that any outcome you experience is directly related to your response to an event rather than the event itself it’s easier to clear away your chosen path. I believe the PATH to your ideal life is pretty simple. Note: not necessarily easy! You start out with positive choices. Nearly … Continue reading →
The world is full of zanies and fools – who don’t believe in sensible rules and don’t believe what sensible people say – and just because the dewy-eyed dopes keep building up impossible hopes … “Impossible” things are happening every day! Compliments of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella It seems to me that the words “impossible”, “can’t” and “inconceivable” ought to be stricken from the English language. Or to quote another notable “I do not think it means what you think … Continue reading →
So what is ego? Where is the balance between ego and passion? For that matter what is passion? Is it something that I have / do in the name of allowing “drama” to continue to play a part in my life when it’s no longer visible on the surface? For the moment, lets focus on the ego. I prefer the definition of ego as “edging God out” to the more stoic and traditional “The conscious and permanent subject of all … Continue reading →
Peanuts to be exact 🙂 As one year draws to a close and the new year fast approaches with a sense of excitement we reflect on the accomplishments of the year and review our so-called “wins” and “losses” (our goals and objectives). To you the reader today I hope you realize these three points there is no such thing as a “loss” how much you have won how blessed you are This little email that circulates at least once a … Continue reading →
Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see this world. ~ George Bernard Shaw When we’re working on ourselves, it’s a challenge to keep the focus where it will do the most good. If you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed a lot of “they” or “them” in your reflections and the hardest thing to do is to keep it all about “me”. Even in current events I believe that we are being asked, … Continue reading →
In the United States we celebrate a day dedicated to our independence. It is about the freedom to live as we choose, make decisions that support our chosen way of life and, in general, pursue our own path to happiness. As a nation we demonstrate it with photos, music, fireworks and flag waving. However, that independence can be seen in the rights to disagree with and publicly demean our country. We have the right and responsibility to accept nothing at … Continue reading →
As a member of Sweet Adelines we regularly have the opportunity to attend educational events. In a few weeks we will have a presenter in our midst and I’m reminded of something she brought to us a few years ago. Kathy Carmody, related this from The Four Agreements and I’d like to pass it on since it pays to be open to finding inspiration and education around every turn. Your ultimate opportunity may be right in front of you if … Continue reading →
September 1989 and I was getting ready for the contest with the chorus I sang with at the time. In a few weeks, we would be on our way to Miami to compete, and Mission Valley Chorus would be representing Sweet Adelines Region 12. I was both excited and somewhat nervous, as this would be my first contest performance on the International stage with several unknowns. I happen to like having a sense of what is going to happen before … Continue reading →
