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The Feeling Of Being Wanted Brings Joy.

21 Tuesday Mar 2017

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Found on Pinterest on March 15, 2017. lessonslearnedinlife.com.

There is nothing in the world like the feeling of being wanted. This is especially true for those children who lived in households where abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and alcoholism were present. The need to be wanted, to know that someone chooses you to spend time with, is so elemental and central to our existence as human beings.

Mothers, who want their children, spend time with them, show them affection, confront them firmly, but give them feedback that they are loved and cherished despite mistakes and difficult moments. They guide their children, teach them necessary skills to navigate life, and see to their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs.

They also encourage independence and creativity in their children. They  open their children to the beauty of nature, the value of human connection, and the social contract of accepting responsibility for themselves and others. Most of all, they teach and show love, acceptance, forgiveness, and fairness toward others.

Friends, who show us acceptance and take time to be with us, enrich our lives. They commit to the relationship and make time in their busy schedules to contact us. They give us respect, set boundaries with us, try to meet our needs when possible, and they help us grow by exposing us to constructive criticism, feedback, and open our minds and souls to beauty, knowledge, and a different perspective towards life. Friendships matter.

Partners, husbands, wives, and lovers expose us to different ways of being, communicating, and sharing who we really are as people. They make us feel intensely, and they push us to make changes so that we grow together in relationship to one and another. They can lead us to joy and unspeakable pain. They often create bonds that last for a life-time.

God wants us to be in relationship to Him. He wants our company and has sacrificed much for us. He speaks to us in nature, through the words and actions of others, through the written Word, through coincidental events, our intuition, and the attempts we make to reach out to Him in prayer, song, worship, books, and others who love Him.

For some of us, it is hard to believe He wants us as we really are. In times of difficulty, we feel He is angry with us or doesn’t want us. Our past relationships often color our perception of Him. When we achieve a good relationship with God, we can experience peace, security and joy. Being wanted, by those that matter to us, can bring us happiness in life.

Yu/stan/kema.

 

The Meaning Of Forgiveness.

03 Monday Oct 2016

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               As human beings, we experience hurt on a regular basis. Life is filled with good days and days that are difficult to get through. We experience hurt when we are betrayed; when entities and people do not live up to our expectations; when we rely on others who fail to meet our needs; and when we feel disrespected by others. We feel pain, and we hurt.

When we are not appreciated for what we accomplish, or what we are as a person, the pain can be overwhelming. When our families do not support us, or the Church we belong to does not, or when we feel God has abandoned us, or our bodies and intellect fail us, and we lack self-acceptance, we can feel our world  imploding before our very eyes. We can be hurt by the actions and words of others, but we can feel unbearable pain when we do not accept ourselves as fallible human beings and  become our worst critic.

Forgiveness, I believe is a process. There is no time limit attached to it when forgiveness reaches a point where we can recognize it as finding closure. Children who grew up in an abusive situation carry a great deal of shame and guilt for not being able to feel closure about what happened to them. Some of this is due to the trauma of what happened and the denial they may feel about what occurred. We all want to have wonderful parents, but some of us did not have them. It is unfair to judge those who have not found closure yet. We did not endure what they lived through.

I believe there are levels of forgiveness. I also believe that God wants us to work on it. In the Bible, it talks about forgiving over and over someone who has sinned against us. God understood it to be a mindset, this thing called forgiveness. We must be willing to try to forgive. God knew it required processing emotions, thoughts, actions, self-examination, and making an attempt to understand what was happening in the mind and heart of those who hurt us. That takes time. It requires courage, compassion, self-reflection, and acceptance of what we did or did not do. Sometimes,  we must accept our own human weaknesses and limitations in order to forgive them in others.

Forgiveness not only helps those who have hurt us to move on with their lives, but it also enables us to be able to find peace again and get on with our lives. Forgiveness can mean being willing to wish the other well, but let them go. It can mean staying in a relationship and setting limits, and still interact with that person. It can also mean being committed to the process of working on it, so one day you can let go, but keeping space between you so you can work on it.

There will be times when God’s help and support will be needed in order for you to work on forgiveness. The reason forgiveness is so important is, it sets us free from resentment, hatred, anger, and revenge. It frees us up to embrace joy, peace, love, compassion, and express gratitude and hope.

Yu/stan/kema

Found on Pinterest on 10-01-16. Majortomsbluejeans. tumblr.com.

Found on Pinterest on 10-01-16. Majortomsbluejeans. tumblr.com.

Polarization Exists In Life.

18 Sunday Sep 2016

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Found on Pinterest on 7-14-16. Becca Lee.

Found on Pinterest on 7-14-16. Becca Lee.

 

Life is filled with emotions, thoughts, moral dilemmas, and occurrences where polarities exist. Our lives reflect these every day and sometimes they can land  in the extremes. We are far more complex than we sometimes realize. Having polarization does not mean we are sick, wishy-washy, or less as human beings. It only means it’s a force we have to deal with. It just exists, and if we want to live life to the fullest, We have to learn through experience, knowledge, and social interactions to accept the fact that polarization is part of who we are.

In the beginning, The Bible presents God as being three parts in one entity: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All three take on a different form, have different tasks to complete, and they have different ways of interacting with humanity. They also interact differently with each other and yet they come together united in a single purpose, and are presented as one entity. All through the Bible we see exact opposites paired together: light and darkness, good and evil, the spirit and the flesh, love and hatred, war and peace, obedience and defiance, and humility and pride. As human beings, we struggle to find some way to cope with all these things and become more like God.

Within ourselves, we have polarization with emotions. We can feel love for those we care about and we can also feel dislike, disappointment, rage, hurt, and resentment as well. On the same day, we can cry when we are hurt, and feel happy when we feel joy. It is also possible for us to hate and forgive in a day because of experiences we have, knowledge we gain, and events that occur.

We can experience polarization in our thoughts. One minute, we are pulled  back to messages we are given as children when something in the present triggers us. We can see someone in front of us and say he is stupid, yet two days later after listening to a speech, we can say how intelligent that person is.

Our actions can also be polarizing, such as a man cursing and hating himself, and six hours later, he tells others about his successes, rewards himself for his hard work, and pats himself on the back.

In time, we can learn to observe our emotions, thoughts, actions, and spiritual health. We can develop the ability to let go of things we can’t control, problem solve the things we can change, learn new patterns of interactions to improve relationships, and learn through mindfulness to accept ourselves as human beings capable of making mistakes. We can come to love and find ways to better care for ourselves. The strange thing is, when we do decide to bring out into the light those things we try to deny or hide, we are able to work on them, and see ourselves and others in a different light. The pain that sometimes comes with polarization can push us towards growth.

Yu/stan/kema.

 

Found on Facebook Timeline on 8-1-16. Rocky Mountain Angel-cardinal.

Found on Facebook Timeline on 8-1-16. Rocky Mountain Angel-cardinal.

The Help Of The Holy Spirit Encourages The Growth Of The Soul.

22 Sunday May 2016

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THE WORK OF THE HOLY  SPIRIT.

Spirit of Almighty God,

Teach and show me God’s ways.                    

Found on Pinterest on 5-21-16.

Found on Pinterest on 5-21-16.

Help me be pure like You,

To worship God in actions, praise.

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Teach me of humility,

To never be too proud to kneel.

Teach me how to talk to God,

And tell Him how I really feel.

 

Instill, in me, the need to be

Fair to all who are in need.

Remove my blinders to the races,

Accepting those of every Creed.

 

Give me skills to help the wounded;

Feed the people, hungry still;

Clothe the ones in need of clothing;

Try to carry out God’s will.

 

Help me not to render judgment,

On the people I don’t know,

To use compassion in my dealings,

With the differences that show.

 

Be a light to me in darkness.                                    

Found on Pinterest on 1-26-16. 2 Corinthians 3:17b. The Bible.

Found on Pinterest on 1-26-16. 2 Corinthians 3:17b. The Bible.

A hand to hold when I’m lost.

Inspire me to be more loving,

And never stop to count the cost.

 

Fill me with trust, and laughter, 

Lots of hope, humility.

Give my soul a gentle cleansing.

Teach me how to be like Thee..

Yu/stan/kema.

 

Soul Connections Sent By God.

18 Wednesday May 2016

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A river runs through                              

Found on Pinterest on 5-4-16. Ernest Hemingway.

Found on Pinterest on 5-4-16. Ernest Hemingway.

The center of time,

Gathering up souls,

Vibrations in rhyme,

All seeking another,

And eager to learn

The lessons needed,

For each to be whole.

Aware of each other,

They gravitate to

A needed connection,

Whose there to help you

Achieve actualization,

In the journey of life,

With  a lot of elation,

To live without strife.

They help you evolve,                                             

Found on 2-3-16. Facebook Timeline. Sojourners Path.

Found on 2-3-16. Facebook Timeline. Sojourners Path. Also found on Mindfulness group.

In to who you can be,

Meet God’s expectations,

And learn to fly free.

One day, You’ll find

All that you are

Belongs in heaven,

Among God’s stars.

Yu/stan/kema

 

 

 

“A Mother’s Sacred Duty.” Happy Mother’s Day.

04 Wednesday May 2016

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In honor of mothers everywhere who strive to carry out  the task of being a nurturing, caring mother, I am reposting this article I wrote about a year ago, in celebration of Mother’s Day. You are the glue that holds society together and that keeps families engaged throughout time. Thank you, for all you do in the name of love.   Yu/stan/kema

Found on Pinterest on 7-20-15. Richard S. Johnson.

Found on Pinterest on 7-20-15.  Richard S. Johnson.

Found on Google on 8-6-15. Sajad Vatan Parast.

                    Found on Google on 8-6-15. Sajad Vatan Parast.

When a mother really loves her children, that love lasts forever. It is unconditional love like God loves us, and like God,  mothers have sacrificed what is needed throughout the years to see that their children thrive, survive, and grow to one day live free. Even when her children are gone, her prayers, her thoughts, go with them. She stands at a distance, but the caring, the sharing never stops.

She let’s her children know her love goes with them, and they can carry her within their hearts. When the tough times come, they can hear her voice and share her wisdom. She lets them know she believes in them, in their goodness, and their dreams. Good mothers love their children forever. They leave it up to God to deal with judgement. Her task is to reflect God’s love,  and show them that God will be fair, just, and forgiving, and always willing to love them unconditionally. God created mothers to carry out this  sacred duty called trust, so that her children will come to know Him and trust Him.

Yu/stan/kema

 

Found on Pinterest on 6-20-15.

Found on Pinterest on 6-20-15.

We Are All Children Under The Skin.

28 Monday Mar 2016

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Found on Beating Trauma.com on 3-26-16.

Found on Beating Trauma.com on 3-26-16. Matt Kahn

WE ARE ALL CHILDREN

Searching for answers; 

Hiding underneath our skin;

Dreaming of climbing mountains,

To see where we have been; 

Asking others questions when 

The answers are within;

Reaching for each other

With a child-like love;

Wanting to be  spirit,

And fly like doves.

 

We are all children

Wanting so much more,

From those around us                     

Found on Beating Trauma.com on 3-26-16. Jim Morrison.

Found on Beating Trauma.com on 3-26-16. Jim Morrison.

Who often ignore

The gifts we are giving

From the heart’s store.

Misunderstandings can

Hurt us to the quick 

When they fail to see

What really makes us tick.

 

We are all children

Searching for a dream;

Trying to be grown-ups,

And wanting to scream:

“Stop all the lies.

Life’s not what it seems.

Where is the laughter?

Where is the fun?

Where’s my respect,

When it’s all said and done?”

 

We are all children

Who want to be,

Our authentic selves,

Not what you see.

What makes it so hard                   

Found on Pinterest on 3-21-16. Osho.

Found on Pinterest on 3-21-16. Osho.

To allow “US”  to be “ME?”

Within us all lies 

The needs of our youth.

We’d be better off

In accepting  this truth.

Yu/stan/kema

The Meaning Of Easter For Me.

27 Sunday Mar 2016

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Found on Pinterest on 3-21-16. Lindsey Marie. JACE.

Found on Pinterest on 3-21-16. Lindsey Marie. JACE.

ELOHIM, Our Father,

God of all Creation.

You are part of Three.

You fill me with elation.

God, God the Father,

In Christ, I see

A part of all You are;

Who I want to be.

Holy, Holy One,

Your Spirit comes

On wings of fire

To be  with Your Son.  

Found on Pinterest on 3-18-16. Easter Resurrection Greeting Card. Robyn Stacey.

Found on Pinterest on 3-18-16. Easter Resurrection Greeting Card. Robyn Stacey.

All of You together,

Father, Son, and Spirit,

In this endeavor:

“It is finished.” It’s done.

Christ came to save me

From mortal sin.

God sent His Holy Spirit

To live here within

My body and soul, 

So the Three, and Me,

One day will live forever

In perfect harmony.  

Found on Pinterest on 3-11-16. Columbine.

Found on Pinterest on 3-11-16. Columbine.

Yu/stan/kema

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How To Find Peace.

17 Thursday Mar 2016

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Found on Pinterest on 2-21-16.Danielle Koepke.

Found on Pinterest on 2-21-16. Danielle Koepke.

The wind blows hither and yon,

Bringing with it a fragrant bouquet

Of scents that stimulate my senses.

I am left breathless by the smells

That remind me of yester years.

Memories clutch at my heart

With cruel hands, leaving an imprint

On my unquiet mind and weary soul.

The memories come with both

Positive and negative thoughts;

A kaleidoscope of images and emotions,

That get in the way of living my life

Found on Facebook Timeline on 3-5-16. Eckhart Tolle.

Found on Facebook Timeline on 3-5-16. Eckhart Tolle.

Mindfully, moment to moment.

There must be a way to organize it all,

So that each stays in its perfect box,

Allowing me space to move and breathe

And find a place of peace.

Yu/stan/kema.

The Power Of Words Can Change Lives.

03 Thursday Mar 2016

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Found on Pinterest on 3-2-16. Nicholas Sparks.

Found on Pinterest on 3-2-16. Nicholas Sparks.

The Power Of Words.

Words have always fascinated me since the time I was able to utter one. I loved the sound of them rolling off my tongue. Sometimes, I would sit in the tall grasses and pronounce over and over the same word. I’d wonder who made up the word initially and why. I loved to sing songs, especially while jumping to the beat of wooden bamboo poles rapping against each other.

Later, I found joy in the rhythm and movement of words on a piece of paper and the magic of words written in books. I became an avid reader   and a connoisseur of poetry books.

When I was a child, I learned that words had the power to create fear in people, especially when they were said in a loud and threatening voice. Negative words could damage one’s self-esteem, take away confidence in one’s skills to accomplish tasks. Affirmations could lighten the burdens that weighed heavily on the human heart. Inspiring words had the power to raise the spirit, make one keep going even when tired. Words of love and caring had the power to make the soul sing, the heart give more and be more. Words of validation made one sure he or she was being heard,  and taken seriously. Reassuring words could bring comfort to a  wounded heart.

As an older person, I have become aware of how much pleasure and acknowledgement comes when one’s name is spoken by someone else, how frightening it is to ask for help when one’s strength is gone, to reach out for love if one’s ability to trust has been damaged, and how difficult it can be to describe emotions with words. The old have need for words of comfort, of reassurance, and love, for they live loneliness. Most of all, they need focused attention and  loving words spoken by others. It is important to say the words that need to be said and heard  before the old die. Words have the power and the ability to heal. Sadly, they also have the power to destroy.

Yu/stan/kema

Found on Pinterest on 2-21-16.

Found on Pinterest on 2-21-16.