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

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.

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.

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

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 !! 

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
1	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!!

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..

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.

• 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.

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)

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!

Well, here we go, into the COLD, dreary, & days of boredom or depression, for many anyway. Like me, many have S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) a clinical name for I’m Sad cause it is dreary and grey! LOL  But, you don’t have to stay there! Life is All About Choices and believe it or not, there are Lots of things to do during Winter Solstice. One of my favs is “getting my spring cleaning and organizing out of the way”   Who wants to clean in the Spring? Seriously, after months of winter you want OUT and about and cleaning is Not typically one of the top things on people’s list. Who came up with that idea anyway? So, turn on your music and get to it, ya gotta stay in a lot so why not make good use of it. You can have some Fun with your kids too while you are at it. If you have floors with no carpet put, your socks on and SLIDE – fun, fun and cleans the floor at the same time. Might wanna wear a helmet just in case you slide a little to hard. LOL   This season is a great time to Cook too and teach your kids how to cook. Fun times can be had in the kitchen. And depending on how messy that gets you might be teaching them how to clean the kitchen too. Smile Or pamper yourself with a Hot Soak in the Tub or a good work out. That will heat you up and come Spring you’ll be Lookin’ Good!  How about some reading? Fun fiction or what a wonderful time to spend with Jesus. Allow Him to tend to your inner garden so when Spring comes you will blossom in all His glory. If you are open minded you can spend some time in Fiction and with a humans view of Jesus as a young man. Check out ” LAMB, the Gospel according to Biff, Christ’s childhood friend” by Christopher Moore.  It is humorous and he still gets Jesus point across too. Remember, I said if you are open minded so, if you aren’t and you read it anyway, I don’t need comments passing judgment on my suggesting this read. (FYI – it is not for children) I just know as a human being full of flaws this book made me see a lot about myself, others, and Jesus from the very Basics of human nature.  If you are more fundamental stick with “Conversations with God”, “As a Man Thinketh”  or ” A Road Less Traveled” and of course the KJV Bible is a Sure way to get to know our Lord.  Ok, well that’s it for now. Keep an eye out! I will be posting recipes, pamper me tips, and other tips that I hope will lift you up during this winter season.         Shalom and Have a Happy Thanksgiving!