What is Jubilance? Jubilance, or to be jubilant, means showing great joy, happiness, satisfaction, and feeling triumphant or rejoiceful. How many of us can say we have felt that way recently? I believe most of us had felt that way when we were children. Winning at a game – Thrilled when we did well on a test – rejoicing when we received an unexpected gift. It ignited our jubilance. A Friend could not embrace his jubilance. I had a friend…..
This week’s spiritual homework is to connect to what you want – to what you really want – not what you do not want! I have a friend who appears to be constantly in worry about receiving what he does not want. He can spend two to three days in this energy of worry and concern. I know his past, and he may be a bit addicted to the worry energy. It was how he was raised – seeing his…..
What is resilience, and why do we need it? Resilience is the ability to “Bounce Back” from difficult experiences. Resilience is a necessary trait in a well-rounded human being, and it is vital to grow and evolve. I have never met anyone who has not faced challenges or obstacles that must be overcome. We yell, shout, or cry when we first see the challenge or obstacle, but eventually, we roll up our sleeves and begin to work on removing the challenge……
This week’s spiritual homework is being affectionate with yourself You can change how you feel Some people have spent so many years degrading themselves that to suddenly be affectionate will feel strange or downright wrong. Some may even say I cannot change how I feel about myself. Well, I can say they are wrong. You can change whatever you want to change. I changed myself and how I felt about myself, the world, and the universe. I did the homework……
How is love described? Love is described in the dictionary as an intense feeling of deep affection. Now how is friendship described? Friendship is described as a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between two people. Affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust. I think those words defiantly describe how I see love – at least for now. We look for others to show us affection, esteem or intimacy, or trust so that we know we are not as bad as our…..
Pets and Self-Love Our Pets teach us so much. This week’s inspiration is beings that greatly improve our lives – make our lives fuller and add so much love. This inspiration is our beloved pets. Our pets are vitally important in our growth as well. They teach us what unconditional love feels like. I believe that our pets are here for one reason – to love us – to love us unconditionally. It is the way the universe makes sure that we…..
We Are Awakening Chaos always appears. It can seem like we are losing our minds and are at each other’s throats. However, I believe it is merely our way of awakening. The difference is the chaos has now risen to the surface, so we can no longer look away or pretend it does not exist. Instead, I believe we are choosing a more evolved way of being. I believe this awakening is happening because we have decided on a soul…..
This week’s inspiration is the ability to change your mind. My folks taught me. My parents showed the importance of changing your mind. My father’s first answer to any questions was always no. No, to where we wanted to eat. No, to Caribbean vacation. And even no to putting a pool into the yard -NO! Fortunately, my mother knew this about my dad that he always needed to say no and then turn around and say yes. Yes, to where…..
This month’s inspiration is a Kierkegaard quote. “Faith sees best in the dark.” Faith is rarely used when experiencing a good life or a successful time or falling in love. However, when we find ourselves in the dark going through tough times, faith steps up beside us -gently holding our hand- so that we know we are not alone. Faith becomes our best friend during these times. It keeps us company, having our back, and reminding us that the good…..
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATION IS AN OPEN HEART I highlight what makes our heart’s so beautiful. A FABLE ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL HEART I share the story of an older man and a young man who say they both have beautiful hearts. The young man’s heart is perfect, new, and shiny, while the older man’s has tears and scars and gouges removed. They battle over who wins until the older man shares why his is more beautiful. The young man is touched…..