Inspiration

I will cause you to walk in the straight way...I will open to you the gates of righteousness. For whoever finds Me, finds life. - - Psalm 118:19 Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. - - Confucius A man of courage is also full of faith. - - Cicero Even in darkness, light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man.Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely,who conducts his affairs with justice. He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is secure; he will have no fear; in the end he will see his desire on his adversaries. He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn [dignity] will be lifted high in honor. - - Psalm 112: 4-5, 7-9

Magical Moments

The pain that life will deliver...can wake us up and deliver us to a state of consciousness in which we can make each moment count and find meaning in our existence. -- Carl Jung There is a good that is sought out after suffering. When tragedy strikes, we tend to seek for the good in life. It's the mentality that good outweighs the bad...and that life isn't about tragic experiences...that life itself is truly about living. Tragedy in some aspect spurs the heart to keep the faith....to be persistent. To understand and grasp the full meaning of living life. Taking opportunities and embarking on the journeys of life that are unexpected. Blessings...are found through tragedy....it may not be through the avenue that you expect the good in life to present itself....but it comes...in a light-hearted banter, with a definite sense of God given divine connection. It's bliss to the core...and it sparkles and shines...for the soul has truly found the beauty of life. It's a moment....when life collides with your existence and allows your inner strength to once again spark. The moment when time and chance allow you to be who you are. When you are pulled from the wreckage...that suffering can bear upon....it is a joy...to know that you have once again overcame...and have experienced the good within tragedy. It has taken me some time to emerge from tragedy and embrace this life again. I have had true milestones in the last two years....that have forever shaped my path and taught my heart how to truly live for each and every moment. Those moments are captured in the soul, and allow me to see the good in life, and what beauty God can bring about amidst tragedy. When one finds themselves in a better place than they ever imagined...and the mystery of life encompasses the soul....that is the moment to embrace....when you see your true colors shining through. Life and blessings intertwined to illuminate the true magic that is within all of us. It's just another moment that subtly states....there is a bigger meaning in this life. No matter the pain, nor tragedy...life sends magical moments of faith to encourage the heart....that enlarges the soul to create the bliss that life beholds.

Here and Now

At times there is a feeling in my soul that resonates with the smile on my face. It's as if moments of life collide with the change of seasons. Have you ever wondered why you live through certain situations? Reasons might not be obvious to the naked eye at the exact time...but within the change of seasons the past circumstances collide with life and you clearly are hearing yourself saying....this is why I lived through that particular situation. Believe it or not...I have recently found myself in a complex situation that I experienced a few years back. I learned from those mistakes....and gained clarity on who I was. Life, Love, and Latte....was definitely created in memory of my precious friend, Odessa. She inspired me on so many levels to search deep within my soul to accomplish who I was and live for each moment. She constantly was encouraging me to embrace the here and now opportunities of life. She always wanted me to strive for more....and always showed me how to create my life to shine with purpose. Each day I live I recall situations and circumstances that she would encourage my spirit to embrace. She knew that God within me could accomplish great things...I am not so sure that I ever truly grasped this until recently. The Latte....is absolutely my favorite coffee...especially when it is fixed to perfection...and handed to me with a smile. The Love....well this isn't so much about a romantic love....as it is a brotherly love. Embracing those around you with a love that flows from the Father. Love is a process that teaches you how to live life. The Life....well if you have your latte and you have love surrounding you....than you have a life worth living. Inspiration is methodically thought through to the essence of it's core...I have been inspired...not only by someone who knew how to live life....but by striving to live life. When I say this....life is about touching the souls around you...going the extra mile....putting a smile on someone else's face...that's what it's about. If you genuinely can embrace those moments in life and feel yourself living....than you know you have accomplished great things for the Lord. In recent months, I have felt those shining moments around me....just by simply grasping here and now opportunities...not questioning or even reasoning out my actions...but simply believing that I can strive for more and accomplish great things for His kingdom. Tonight...I was able to grasp another opportunity...one that I may not understand, nor ever fully grasp....but to since the mystery of living through the circumstance, is truly an honor. So as the moments of life collide with the change of seasons...embrace the opportunities...for the blessings are found within the soul that resonates through your smile.

Joyful Spirit

The jovial sound of laughter filled the room. An amidst joy of happiness encompassed my soul. I hadn't quite felt that way in some time. I was humbled by the friendliness of people and their conversations with me. It was quite an experience to receive such honor. You never know who can touch your soul. I mean really grasp a chord and make a difference. To inspire the smiles from within to shine. To point out the unique magic and mystery that your soul relinquishes. Blessings come in the everyday moments with people. It was in that moment that the joy I hadn't felt in so long...and yet knew hadn't gone away...appeared back into my soul...and gently allowed my joyful spirit to shine.