Brrr, on this Grrreat Morning!

We are experiencing the tail end of a winter storm which is expressing as an ice storm with freezing rain.  The chill on the outside reminds me of the warmth within.  That reminds me that everything starts within.  If you want to experience joy, love, abundance, peace, you must begin by first experiencing it within.

About twenty years ago my first husband and I split up.  We each went separate ways.  I looked at is as taking a new path in life.  Whenever we begin a new phase of our life, whether by divorce, changing jobs, or moving to a new location, it is like we are resurrecting ourselves into a new life; a different chapter in the same life.  The story is ours to create.  For me, I was living alone for the first time in my life, I was dating again, and I had just discovered my first new thought church.  I learned so much through the classes and Sunday services. I found a community of positive, like-minded people.

I dated, but nothing seemed to resonate with me.  I took classes and dance lessons, and put myself into doing the things I wanted to do.  My philosophy was that if I was doing the things I enjoyed doing, that I would meet someone on the same wave length.  Finally I realized that I was happy in my own life and whether I found another person or not, that I was content with my own life.  When I was able to say, truthfully, that I was loved, lovable and loving, that's when my my second husband walked into my life.

Many things may happen to us in our own lives that are not on the "Top Ten" list of things that could happen; but when we are able to allow ourselves to realize that it isn't bad, it isn't good, it just is, life opens up more opportunities.

It Isn't Bad, It Isn't Good, It Just Is

Let Go and Let God

Top of the morning to you all!

Snow is still falling here in Kennewick, Washington.  Schools are closed and people are staying hunkered down at home where possible.

I got to thinking about how much fun snow can be when we're out building a snowman, sledding or skiing.  I thought about how peaceful it is to sit by the fire, sipping hot chocolate, and looking at the winter wonderland through the sliding glass window.  Then I thought about how annoying it can be to shovel the sidewalk for the tenth or twelfth time in just a few weeks.  I thought about the slipping and slidding on icy roads, or in the traffic circle, but actually, it is a time for being thankful about driving slow and going with the flow.

That slippping and sliding on the road is a great analogy for life in general.  When we slip and slide we must go slow and not resist the sliding.  Putting on the brakes or fighting the flow can sometimes end up in getting us into some difficult situations. Instead, if we go with the flow and remember to offer an affirmative prayer, the situation releases its bleakness. We can say the prayer and then let go and let God, and trust the process, we can relase the struggle.

Many blessings, and enjoy the snow in my back yard!

Sandy Smith

The Warmth Within

New Year's Greetings!

Today finds me home after quite a few necessary errands.  Since we had about five inches of snow on the ground, the snow plows can only do so much.  I found myself slipping and sliding several times this afternoon.

I thought about that slipping and sliding, and I realized that I am experienced enough with snow to know that I just have to go slow and glide with the slide.  Sort of like when you feel the need to offer up an affirmative prayer.  I make that connection with spirit and then let go and let God.  I need to allow myself to Go with the flow of life and not struggle with the challenges. Every thing happens for a reason, even that little accident that reminds me to be focused and to be more careful

May your day be filled with health happiness and pleasant possibilities!

Namaste