Whose Responsible?

Greetings friends & neighbors! Hope your New Year is kicking off full of Blessings.

I can testify Mine is. God is moving and shaking my Life up and my spirit is fully on board. It’s time for me to get back in the city and GET INVOLVED. Time for me to be responsible for what part I play in things and to stand up for things I am passionate about or that God is guiding me to stand up for. Time for me to really practice what I preach and Be all that God created me to BE. And That is not a woman who sits on the sidelines just gabbing about it all. When I came to Arkansas I came to help out my parents who where aging & needed a hand & Because I had been living in such a fast pace I thought it was time to chill some and settle into a smaller community. Well, it has been wonderful to help out my parents and get to know them a little better. (read my book, that comment will make sense) But, I am not ready to slow my roll and God has shown me it is not my time to slow my role either but, instead to get out and reflect Him and what He stands for. That is Love and Fairness, compassion, Grace, Mercy, Understanding, and so much more. It is also taking responsibility for ourselves and those we bring into the world.  It is my time to honor both my Mom and God by sharing the values of the ” 3 P’s”  Pride, Principles, and Purpose. Note: that is good pride – like proud of your “A” on a test not Prideful and big headed cause you made an “A” on the test.  Principles includes not being run over or compromising your values or your Purpose in Life to “FIT” into a neat and tidy Box to be controlled.

On that note:

I promised  last week I would post about some things related to Obama Care. I am really not in the mood but, I don’t like to break promises. Which is how I will kick off this post.. Promises…We the people were promised Obama Care would be a benefit to us ALL.  Oh and before I go further I do want to clarify I do not blame or pass judgment on Obama alone..he did Not bring this to pass all by himself, so the 1st whose responsible is:  Both Republicans and Democrats need to claim ownership and be  “responsible” in admitting their part in this MESS. There is plenty to go around..responsibility that is. Plenty for “We the people” also to take ownership of in this “not so hot solution”. So, here I go adding ” MY” 2 cents worth of knowledge.  Please feel free to respond freely with your views but, Know I expect you to be respectful. I will not approve any views Cursing & Hating on me. You by no means have to agree with me but, I won’t allow UGLY to be shared with my friends and neighbors.  said sincerely in LOVE:                                                               This is AMERICA, my website, and I don’t have to allow Ugly.

Ok.  Insurance companies have been for some years now, allowed to consistently raise rates “in the name of” balancing out how much they are paying out. WHOOEEE! The way insurance has worked for Years now, is Doctors, “if they want a thriving practice”,  Must sign up as contracted providers agreeing to take ” contractual adjustments” (insurance discounts). These adjustments can be as much as 60-70% the physician & facilities must “write off” of their charged amount. Example:  Office Visit: $103 charge is sent to the insurance company and they pay $39.88 telling the Dr. he can collect a coinsurance from the PATIENT of $20 and the remaining balance Must be written OFF. Or If your Deductible is high the Insurance says the patient is responsible for the whole $59.88 payment. So, the Doctor     ” IF” the insurance company pays “at all” and IF the patient pays their bill, is paid $59.88. That’s only “IF” everyone pays their portion.  You guessed it with increasing Deductibles to reduce the price of the patients insurance premium, often the patient can’t afford to pay the Doctor their share of cost or Deductible because the insurance premiums are still so high that the patient has no additional income to pay their portion on the Dr. visit. So, it dominos down from the top. Insurance companies taking advantage of We the people & we the people take advantage of the Dr. who then because He is not getting paid, has to reduce staff and lower the pay of his employees, who now don’t make enough to pay their share of cost. So whose responsible? Then here comes the Gov’t getting involved, since We the people, Drs. and insurance companies couldn’t work it out to Love thy neighbor as thyself & play fair. They, the gov’t,  decide they are going to come up with a “solution” that “promises” it will allow everyone “affordable” insurance. Really. How are they supposed to get it fixed when the domino effect began with them in the first place. The Gov’t sets the rates Drs. and hospitals charge by geographical area (has for years) a fee schedule is set & the physicians and hospitals have to charge. Doctors, If they see insurance patients, even have to keep their CASH pay patients within range of those set fees, in the name of “fairness”. The Gov’t has had their hand in how insurance companies work since way back. Who do you think drives the guidelines as far as what’s covered? That would be “Medicare”, The Leader of it all in “what’s medically necessary and allowable”. And tell me how cutting a large portion of gov’t staff who monitored and controlled the abuse of charges (not by ALL, but by some greedy healthcare professionals) helped in getting better control of the Gov’ts spending on medical care? Not to mention, after cutting the admin. staff or reducing admin pay, the justification of over paying management staff to include “all expenses paid” accommodations to sit around a table and talk about it what needs to be done about it. (this abuse is by insurance co., politicians and medical mgmt. staff) Has been for Years!  And NO it is not the case that mgmt. staff always took on the duties of those laid off.  And don’t leave out our part, we the people are part of the reason the hospital charges have increased; the ER is being used like a clinic which opens the door of temptation & abuse by ALL.  And our Gov’t programs are paying for those visits, there is no one to monitor the abuse. Example:  the person that comes in on Friday night congested, no fever, and a headache & you ask how long they have been this way, the response: “Since Wednesday.” Could they have gone to the clinic or Urgent care during the day? YES & it would cost less for all parties involved. Or the repeat person who has “back pain” and is seeking drugs & all to often Getting them. Both of these should be triaged right out the door to an Urgent Care or a physician’s office so they can establish care with a Doctor. The answer is NOT wait so you can go to the ER after hours.  And the Dr.  So, who is responsible in this situation, the Doctor, Hospital, the insurance co.,  or “we the people” who darn well know they should be going to the Drs. office or a clinic?  Or is it all of the above?

As far as  “we the people” voted in our politicians to represent our interests…. Really, Did we? That is another post altogether.

My point is: At this stage of the game we all have to own up to our part in the Mess with insurances. Actually, the Mess we are creating  here on Earth. The planet given to us by God to PROVIDE for us & He even gave Us His Son to show us the BEST way to take full advantage of this Earth and create a beautiful Kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven. And, He don’t Lie!  He said their is Plenty for All His Children & their is. Yes, Plenty right here on Earth to support ALL of us IF we would but Listen and LOVE our neighbor as God loves us and we love ourselves. There would continue to be Plenty IF we would Stop Abusing Earth, all the Blessings we are given, and most of all stop abusing one another. Again, let me say: God said it’s so and He don’t Lie. Ok. I am getting sidetracked.  Ok me, who has only used her insurance 2 maybe 3 times in 20 years. I have to take responsibility that I have not been actively involved by being involved in things I believe are my rights…like my right to choose whether I pay an insurance company for services that I do not use. If I really want to have something to say I need to get involved with others who are equally yoked with my views and see what Rights and Voice we do have in the big scheme of things…then Get Involved. By the way, Don’t try it..if I found out I had some awful disease. Well, I love my Jesus and I will know that is my road out, that disease will be allowed to run it’s course and I die. God has been GOOD to me and I am not afraid to go when it is my time. And as long as I keep saving ” my Premiums” in my OWN account I will be able to pay cash for the care I choose to have until I do sign out, like I have for years. One of the reasons I Live in America is it’s foundation is from the Word and based on “we the people” having Choices. Which is what Life is all about…CHOICES. It is my choice to live the “natural path” and to leave this Earth whenever it is my time. Plus, most insurance companies don’t cover alternative care. If they do, guess what you pay a higher premium. AUGH!  I can still hear you thinking, so here is the answer to your “what if ? ” Should I at anytime have to have surgery like a hip replacement from a fall, Then I will apply for “subsidized” assistance from the Gov’t & be perfectly willing to pay “Premiums” till every dime of the “allowed” amount on that surgery is paid. I would have no problem with that because I AM and will be a working, striving, American paying my taxes & those taxes are supposed to be for when times are lean and to be used to aid “we the people” when it is “Necessary. Taxes are NOT supposed to be used for daily living support of we the people who are well Able to Work. (read the story of Joseph taxes and tithes are for maintaining the community & to be put in the storehouse for lean times) And so you know, to me that means “we the people” should do any kind of honest work so you can support yourself and your family. And it might take the whole family (whoever is of age) working to support that family. I can testify I have cleaned toilets, waited tables, worked 3 jobs at a time, & I feel wonderful about it. I didn’t feel “Less than” or “used” as I served, cleaned toilets and made $8 hr.  I was happy I was able to pay my bills, that is what I was thinking. I have kept this Principle of Work if Able and with God’s guidance you will make a way out of No Way. That work to make your way was seen by my girls and I am happy to say they do what they have to do and make their way too.  We trust it Will Work out and God has always provided us both with our needs for sure and MANY times our Wants. When stuff happens, I Pray & tell them & friends to Pray asking God to guide and open doors, then I get out there and do what they call, ” beat the pavement” marketing my skills rolling up my sleeves and by whatever “honest” means necessary God and I pay our way for both needs and Wants.  But, I will NOT GIVE away every month, to the tune of $725 (which is what my premium would be based on my income)  $8,700.00 a year!!  to some insurance company and I receive NO benefits at all. God did not create & My Mother did not raise an idiot.  Here is an icing on My Cake, even IF I did sign up for Obama Care insurance, I would still have to pay for my health services because the only way to keep my Premiums down in the $700 a mo. range is to have a High Deductible & because I believe in Natural Healthcare. (again most services not paid for by insurance)  Last but not least, I will resist to the end being pushed into the class separation system they are trying to create. This being done by making people feel like they are better off to make less money so they can qualify for the Gov’t to subsidize them in the payment of their Premium. Nope Not Me, That would be even worse in my eyes.           I am very independent and Like to pay my way. If I worked less or made less income just so I can qualify for the gov’t to subsidize my premium then It would mine and your taxes paying for insurance that I will not use.   Now don’t get me wrong, I am all for subsidized assistance for those who REALLY need it. I am all for aid for children of families that are low income till they can strive and work and grow in the American way, ultimately Growing and succeeding making more money so they can pay their taxes and give back helping their neighbor. That is The Way of Loving thy neighbor and helping one another out. And ” In this house…..” 

One last thing: It is ” my personal view”, that anyone who thinks that what is going on Now is Fair for All the people – well all I can say is:  “Seriously! & Whatever”  More like Fair to None of the people – not even those that put this Mess into place.

All said in Peace, Love, and as this Woman’s Right to Free Speech.  Shalom.

Here we Go! Another New Year.

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So here we go into 2014!!!  Let’s get out the Box of 2013 & Jump into our Future.

May your year be FULL of Blessings and bear Abundant Harvest in your Life that you may be able to share the Harvest with others.
 For many 2013 was full of tests, trials, temptations, and inner reflection –
 we can view this from a place of misery continuing to moan and complain carrying those seeds into 2014 & bear the same fruit. OR,
We can choose to view 2013 from a place of lessons learned, closure, and seeing what needs change in our Lives. By Choosing to move Forward & embrace all Life has in this Moment we are planting New Seeds daily of things Hoped for in the coming year.
I personally learned Much in 2013 about living in the Present, walking in Love, and having Trust in the Promises of God. I am choosing to move forward planting new seeds to bear fruit of which      I can share with my family, friends, and neighbors.
 
Having Faith and Trusting in God’s promises my New Year has already kicked off shedding a shining Light of Hope, Changes both within and without, & a Knowing there are yet More Blessings to come that will continue to bring newness of  Life in ME.
 I pray as you step into this New Year you too allow 2013 to pass away as you step into the
Newness of LIFE 2014 has to offer.
 
Happy New Year Everyone!

Live the Life You Want

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How you ask? It begins within at the beginning. Seek your Creator in whom you are created in His image with His Spirit breathed in you. In the beginning, you lived life in the innocence of a Child seeing all around you with eyes of wonder and amazement, Only knowing the Love and Beauty of All His Creation. (Check out the 1st & 2nd chapters of Genesis) In your Father’s Love He wanted you to have ALL He created for you and wanted to guide you in your growth that you would Not be in harm’s way. IE: His telling you Not to move to fast and eat of the Tree of Knowledge..He was saying, “Listen to me, I know that of which I speak, been there, done that, got a T-shirt”       . It wasn’t that he put something in our presence to tempt us or deny us. He knew we were not mature enough to handle the knowledge of Good and Bad YET. And as most parents even today, He believed His children Loved and Respected him enough to Listen and Obey. And just like many parents today we discover in our giving so much Love & not enough discipline (notice in your reading God in the beginning, had only given that one Rule)  Our children behave like spoiled brats, not appreciative of all the gifts given to us nor the Power and Authority we have been given right from the jump. NO, NO being abundantly Blessed and LOVED was not enough. We just had to know & have that One thing we were told we couldn’t have. Our curiosity stepped in & it took only one defiant child, to abuse the knowledge He had, & simply suggest to one other (who tells another & another) ” don’t listen to Him – you won’t surely die” Then In our lack of maturity and knowledge we fell for the Lie. A bad habit we still repeat. God wasn’t talking about a physical Death, He was talking a death of our spirit within that was not mature enough to handle what would be revealed. A death of the purity of LOVE, which DOES heal and produce a Good & abundant harvest in All we do. The Father was not being a cruel Father, He was being a protective Father wanting to raise us up gently & allow us our childhood of Love, Creativity, and FUN so we would have a good solid foundation experiencing LOVE & when He could see we were strong in our Spirit of Love, He would feed us more, then more, then more. In this way, Our JOY could not be stolen..Love would remain in our hearts and His Kingdom created would be one of Love not tears. But,Hard heads we are we planted more seeds of bad habits in our ignorance and lack of knowledge. All the while Our Father continued trying to show us the way out,  even when upset with us. (Unconditional Love He had and still has for us) His final effort; that of Giving & allowing His most Obedient Loving Son to join us in human form in hopes that if we SAW how the Father’s Love and Plan was designed to work & give LIFE, we would Choose to come home and start again from the beginning. Learning how it does Work IF you Work It. Home where Our Father and the Family of God is fully willing to sacrifice themselves and all their comforts that we might Live in all that Love has to offer: Joy, Grace, Forgiveness, and so Much More. Not to mention be FREE to Grow in that LOVE found within ourselves (in a healthy way)  and in right timing be given all Knowledge we need to utilize our individual Gifts and Talents sharing them with all  those who pass or way. In seeking Who you were created to BE and walking in His LOVE we CAN still create & Live the Life your inner Spirit is always seeking…a life you want and one that produces Joy as you rise each morning. So, as we begin the New Year I invite you to join me in the reading of His Word for the month of January, beginning with the Creation chapters of Genesis 1, 2, & 3 then get a red letter Bible and Read ONLY the Words of my BFF, Jesus. And no rush reading, read 15 minutes at a time each day and take 10 minutes a day to Meditate on what you read. If you are not finished by end of January … no worries continue on into February. If you do finish, February 1st I will post my new invitation to LIVING LIFE and creating the Life you want.  Throughout January I will be posting physical things to aid in your creating the Life you Want so, keep an eye out each week for my posts   Oh and as always I would love for you to interact and Click on Comment sharing your thoughts, questions, or experiences of what you do toward living the Life you Want.

Well, that’s my New Year’s invitation this 2014 to Living the Life you Want ! Happy New Year! and I pray you hear Us knocking and share this invitation with your family, friends, & neighbors.

Serenity Point

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Well things are moving right along with our Relaxation/Meditation Spot in Fairfield Bay. The waterfalls are running fabulous and boy has God sent the Angels to aid in the project. A co-owner Penny C., a great photographer, “Natural Shots in the Natural State”, Beth and her handy dandy saw buzzing away on trimming up dead limbs and trees. Blessed so Blessed Is all I can say this post. Hugs to all & Thank You Lord  Thank You. Check out my FB for more pics. If we aren’t friends already put in email allaboutchoices@hotmail.com

Joy, Peace, Love, & More Joy !

As we count down to Christmas I pray we All take a moment and appreciate All that God has given us throughout the year.

Especially that of His Son, Yeshua (Jesus); the reason for the season, a Gift for us ALL. For many this season is one and Joy and for others it is one of stress or down right sadness. There are to many reasons to mention why there are all these emotions but, regardless they are true. This year I personally can testify is one of Joy, Peace, Love, and so much more ! I wish I could say that has been true every year but, I can’t. I can also testify of days gone by that I too felt the stresses of the Holidays and at various times down right sadness. And even when I didn’t call on Him, Jesus would show up in some form or fashion to comfort and carry me on into the New Year. So, this year I Pray you are in remembrance of the Best Gift ever given in the season & that you are able to join me in all the Joy and Love that Gift Can bring. But, If for some reason you are experiencing stress or times of sadness Please Know all you have to do is open your heart to the Gift of this season, He will be happy to come in and comfort You too.

Yeshua (Jesus) is the reason for the season so, on that note I leave you saying once again: Open the Best Gift this season has to offer, that of spending time in His Presence, I assure you it will be the best present you will ever receive.

Merry Christmas everyone !! 

Cooking in the state of “Things Hoped For”

For years I avoided the kitchen and the fun it has to offer because My “expectations” beat down my confidence. I Expected the dishes to always come out like they looked in the pictures or at the hands of my culinary friends! And of course they didn’t. Why?  I was a beginner & you see I set a ridiculous expectations on myself creating undue stress & more messes than good dishes.                       Now, I cook in a state of : Things Hoped for. Hoping that my dishes look even close to those of my friends or the pictures I see on TV and online. In dropping my “expectations” Now I am having FUN in the kitchen and can eat Almost everything I cook with Joy and happy taste buds. So on that note, I share this recipe and Hope it turns out to Be all We Hope it will Be.

Breakfast Biscuit Quiche

Ingredients

2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped ham
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
3 EGGS
2 Tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
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pkg. (12 oz.; 10 biscuits) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Directions

Step 1 HEAT oven to 350°F. COMBINE cheese, ham and green onions in small bowl; mix well. BEAT eggs, milk, salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended.
Step 2 SEPARATE biscuits; press or roll each into a 5-inch round on lightly floured surface. PLACE 1 biscuit in each of 10 greased muffin cups, leaving the 2 cups in center of pan empty. PRESS biscuits firmly against bottom and sides of cups and form rim at top.
Step 3 SPOON 2 Tbsp. cheese mixture into each cup. POUR IN egg mixture, dividing evenly.
Step 4 BAKE in center of 350°F oven until filling is set and biscuits are deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. REMOVE from pan; serve warm  ENJOY!! Breakfast Biscuit Quiches 

” Have No Expectations “

Having a love of mankind, cultures, theology, and philosophy my life’s journey has brought a diversity of people into my life.             Years ago, it led me to an audience with a Sufi Master who told me he had a message for me, ” Have No Expectations”

At the time my immediate thought was, “What kinda nonsense message is that? Who is he anyway? Who doesn’t have expectations and how could that be a good thing?”  So, I tossed it to the curb.  Well, time revealed the meaning of that message and the meaning of Hebrews 13:2 as well ” Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” You see I learned 2 things out of that encounter. 1.) God can and will use whomever He chooses to speak to you. He knows who will have a lasting impact for whatever reason and You may not know or understand that reason at the time. The point is He has given a message for you that edifies and uplifts you, plants good seed within your garden, and those Words given aid in the abundant harvest of His purpose on your life coming to pass. Whoever that messenger is, if it accomplishes these things that is an Angel serving God. It is not about Religion and it’s divisions, it is about the Spirit of God working For and In us. And it is Not our place to pass judgment on How God chooses to touch us or deliver His messages   2.) I can’t tell you how many times in my life since that day, I see more clearly the meaning of that message ” Have No Expectations”. Especially since, in my life, just as in many of yours, I will close myself in a box “Expecting” a specific result if I DO this or “Expecting” something of someone. And most every time, closing myself off like that ends in disappointment or my Fall. Then once again I hear him say; “Remember, Have No Expectations”  Finally, I got it ! You see Expectations Limit Us & those we interact with. Expectations have an END. Expectations If not fulfilled the way we want or “expect” them to be fulfilled create more harm than good. Where If we get “out the Box” and choose to walk in “Faith and things Hoped for”              ( Romans 8:24: For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. also read Heb. 11:1)  You see Hope has No limits, No end. Hope is your continuing on in each moment walking Your journey, your Purpose, striving to Be and Serve in this Life to the Best of your ability having Faith and Hope that All God’s promises will come to pass. All the while knowing and accepting each and every one of us has their own journey to Live & God has messages for them too. We, like Yeshua (Jesus) should continue on in Faith & Hope we will ultimately walk together as ONE.  Remembering always Not to fall into expectations in life’s situations nor have or Put expectations on family, friends, & neighbors to Be as We Expect them to Be. Expectations Box In and apply a burden that all to often is to much to bare. Expectation I learned is a form of Judgment and we are called not to judge, after all who can cast that 1st stone ? (Matt: 7:1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged) & (John 8:7 He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.)  Yes, over the years those “three” words said by that “who is he anyway?” sure have had an impact on my Understanding of His (God’s) Word, of many situations, and definitely with my fellow man/woman.

So, today my prayer is: that we all walk in Faith and things Hoped for having “no expectations”. That we listen to His Spirit within and to those messages given from without, whether they be family, friends, our neighbor, or sometimes a stranger. Stepping out of our boxes,  I pray we Open the door of our hearts seeking Him with all our Heart, Mind, and Soul that His Promises on our lives might be fulfilled.    I pray that IF you do toss a message to the curb, sooner than later you Grow in Wisdom and Understanding of the Word(s) given          in that moment. In the name of Yeshua (Jesus) AMEN.

One last thing:  

By experience I can testify, walking in things Hoped for bears no burden but instead creates a walk where All Things Are Possible..

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Scrub, Scrub, a Dub, Dub!

Well, I tapped on the Mind and now feel I Must give you a Wonderful Tip for the Body as well. So, pamper yourself & enjoy how smooth and fabulous your skin feels after you try this Scrub.

This home-made pumpkin body scrub is fun to make throughout the winter season.  In the cold of winter our skin dries out and we really need to exfoliate.  Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, which is soothing, honey is hydrating, and olive oil has vitamin E and antioxidants.

If at all possible use organic pumpkin for this body scrub eliminating any preservatives. After all we are making a scrub not a Pie. Smile   The recipe is from Erika Katz, author of “Bonding Over Beauty”. 

                      Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • You can also add a small amount of powdered cinnamon or clove, or a drop of vanilla, to make it more uplifting.  All three should be added in small amounts..just a drop or two.  Clove, is said to be an aphrodisiac, and cinnamon can be irritating if applied directly to the skin.

Power of Words

Have you ever spent a week listening to your Words and the Words of others?

Try it. What it reveals is pretty amazing. Something I noticed is in our being unique creations we hear and interpret Words said or read in very different ways. All to often, not in the context they were meant at all. I believe this is for a few reasons in which I want to address in this post. One: is how written Words are presented. Have you ever had someone say, “You gotta read this book, it is so well written”? Then you read it and think, ” I don’t know what they are talking about, this is not so great to me.”  to ME, being the key words.  This is where our individuality steps in. What touches the heart and mind of one individual may not touch the heart and mind of another. Example: I went to the library to check out “Conversations with God” which I had attempted to read years ago and thought I would give it another shot. Even though it is well written and holds many of the same views I do, the Way the words are written do not resonate with Me, which in turn makes it very hard to read. Where “As A Man Thinketh” speaks loud and clear and is one of my favorites.            Two: is how Words are said. There are a lot of factors involved in our speaking; emotions, environment, & education being the toppers, in my experience anyway. These 3 things really have an effect on communication which is why I believe The Word says,                     Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.(or people not like minded) For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness?      Or what fellowship has light with darkness. 2 Corin.6:14  Note: I put or people not like minded. I bring attention to this because when communicating it can be very difficult when you have almost totally different views. What you say can be so misinterpreted or misunderstood for so many various reasons & most of those reason are founded in emotions, environment, & education.  As adults, Many of us when we talk just talk, thinking surely the one we are talking to understands where we are coming from. But, I have learned this could not be further from the truth. Especially, if the two of you have not walked even close to the same journey in life. So, before you speak, get to know the person you are talking to just a little. Don’t get into touchy subjects like politics for example. Then consider what is about to proceed from your mouth. As Proverbs 18:21 says: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof”  my favorite verse holding a sure Truth:  Words do have the power of LIfe and Death in one another’s lives. A verse I am doing my best to keep in the forefront of my mind, but, as my Mother said, ” I am not perfect, “YET” Smile                      Three: is our thought process once we hear or read whatever. Another area we really need to Stop and pay attention before we jump  to conclusions or pass judgment.(something we are called not to do in the 1st place. smile)  And for heavens sake, don’t over analyze ! A flaw I’ve been known to have If I don’t Stop myself. This only allows the mind to add more to what was said or heard than was originally intended. Instead, Step out the Box, look at the context, consider the source, and in some cases the Bigger Picture. Consider Last but, most important: Seek what Jesus says about it. After much study & life experiences in various cultures and beliefs, I can testify what Jesus has to say about it is tried and True and can be Trusted.

Why am I on this today? Well, the Holy Spirit has been really speaking to me to share some of my insight on this. His Spirit telling my spirit, ” mankind would sure get along better IF We would just consider these three things. And Life itself is showing me there are others equally yoked with Me and my Words (seeds planted)  in this post will resonate with your spirit & hopefully bear “good fruit”.

Have a Blessed Day!  And remember always ” Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue” – The Power is in the Word(s)

” ME TIME”

Morning!  I had another post – 2 actually that I had written for today. And then a Message from a friend on FB revealed a whole new post for today. One not only from me but, to Me for You and Me, from His Spirit within me. Got it? LOL This year has been challenging at times and yes, those challenges are & have been bring death & newness of Life forming within Me. In this newness, I am being reminded of who “I AM” at my core – that place where I Am who I AM in the Spirit of who I was created, which IS and Will Be Always Me.. Who God created “Me” to be, realizing there is None other Like ME. Many have similar characteristics as we are ALL a segment of the Whole, but, No, not  One is “ME” – “Me” who has a purpose in the Big scheme of things – Me who within Me is Becoming ALL that  ” I ” can & need to Be in the creation of His Universe. That said, the mention on FB was based on my post of my trip to Memphis and she said, ” It’s good to have “me time”.  True statement. Yet, the immediate response of the Spirit within bearing witness with MY spirit within is what I am sharing now (& a little more):

Yes, “Me time”, as the world interprets it, is good but, isn’t each moment “Me Time”? Life is meant to BE in our ” Beingness ” Who God created us to Be and to Live IN each moment. After all each day IS the Rest of our lives. So, shouldn’t we Live each day as Who we ARE that we might Live daily in the “Rest” of our daily experiences? Shouldn’t we be seeking & enjoying the Blessings throughout each day, as we grow and develop in our fellowship with our Neighbors ( Family & Friends )? Is it not our calling to Love & Live lifting one another as we share our Oneness of Life  on and as part of this Earth?  In living as Who you Are we Each Live not Boxed in but, “out of the Box” – old things Die, seasons change within and without & newness of Life continuously Creates the next Moment of       “Me time” which even when “alone” is with the “spirit” of others. Over this year of 2013, I have developed in many ways but, what the Holy Spirit, Mother keeps reminding me of is:   How much I Love Life and ALL it has to offer, how I want to Live and experience LIFE, choosing & seeking to the best of my ability, ALL the “promises and good things in His design that are Just for ME” – on My journey in This Life. The best part is: that the seeds in ME, that God created, are designed to be grafted into Oneness with ALL of You,              His Creation. Therefore, My heart’s Desire and Thankfulness lies in that I AM part of the I AM and Well Able to live LIFE Like Jesus Lived knowing All that IS –  IS Life & it was created for “Me” that I might Live Free as ME and who He created ME to BE. In this I am living obedient to my Father’s will  ” In This House you Will Live as the Creator intended Life to BE ”   So, today to I continue on in      “Me time” Joyful in Knowing All IS created for ME & His Spirit within Me. Knowing that IF I am true and committed to who the Creator created me to Be – I will create an everlasting life that shines Love and Life in all I do- never allowing ME to be buried alive somewhere in the depths of darkness clawing to get “out of the box” of death. In this I move forward, the past in my rear view mirror, as I keep in my remembrance, the words of Wisdom:  “This moment IS Me time All the time.” Smile                                                           And ALL the time I must walk as who I AM.  Not occasionally, not just in church, or when “I – Me” finds the time –                                  But, in All “I ” Do All the Time. 

So, today I pray that when we share one another’s presence, You See ME (who the Father Created in His Grand Design) & that             I can Say:  ” as I often do, ” I am so Grateful for You being You & your sharing of  Your ” Me Time”  Hugs!