Hey All,
So I'm the type of person who has no problem admitting to being both totally human and totally made of God. And I believe we all are. I say this because in my humanity, I'm currently driving myself nuts! :-) But I know that God is just around the corner... and still inside me.
I'm actually a very coordinated person, though sometimes my big Cadillac of a body can get muddled. And, I'm quite organized. Well, in the past few days, I've taken to breaking, spilling, and losing things... and not just my own. I was visiting with a terrific family of four in Cape Elizabeth last weekend. Arrived on Saturday to a turkey dinner before their daughter's play that night. They had a place set for me in their goreous home, and it was a lovely meal. As it was ending, and the kids were getting ready to head out the door, I, Sasquatch that I am, made a sweeping gesture and proceeded to knock the full dish of cranberry sauce on to their rug. (The dog was the only one to appreciate this!) The next morning, the Mom took me out to breakfast. She got a coffee to go. As we were leaving, I opened the door for another couple and in a gesture of unnecessary but fun hospitality, waved for them to come right in... promptly hitting my friend's cup of coffee toward her chest. The coffee began to fly, but she caught it, thankfully.
I've forgotten my keys twice and my cell phone twice. One of the cell phone mishaps cost me 60 extra miles of interstate driving. And a little while ago, I knocked a beautiful friendship Willow Tree sculpture that one of my best friend's gave me into the floor. I Gorilla Glue'd her head back on, only to realize as I was looking at her the other day that her hand is among the missing! I burst into a fit of laughter, knowing that I had taken such care with her head.
I have two sayings in my head. One common, "You might's well laugh as to cry." Today, I'm having an easier time laughing at myself. But it's been a frustrating few days, to say the least! I think all the clumsiness is indicative of my Spirit being all jumbled up... I can't seem to get out of my own way. The other saying is one from my grandmother, "Laughing turns to crying." Been there... as you will well know if you've been following the blog. This week's entry is in stark contrast to the last.
Thankfully, I have family and friends and faith. I know that when things are just bananas inside me, God can speak to me from all kinds of other places. Let's take my niece and nephew for example. I was playing with my niece yesterday and had to take off. I said, "How about a hug?" "No," she explained, "I want to play my game." This was fine, but I really needed some love. Tentatively, I offered, "How about a kiss?" She gave me a huge grin and I offered my cheek to receive one of the greatest kisses ever. Thanks Ella, for reflecting God to me. And then my nephew, I called home two nights ago to talk with Mom. I heard him in the background, screaming with glee, "I'm Batman! I'm Batman!" listening to his theme song. Oh, the joy! Thanks, Brev, for reflecting God to me.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and cold weather are on the way. There are so many good organizations in place to assist those who are less financially fortunate. I see enough God (Good) in all that I'm moved to do my part in taking care of this and these beautiful creation(s). And I know, that in looking for God all around, my Spirit will straighten out, too.
Peace and Love, Trish
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Weekly Focus: Channeling Inspiration into Planning
Hi All,
Last weeks focus was in prayer. Friday morning, I was supposed to be taking a taxi and then a bus to Portland, ME and then an airplane to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thursday I was dizzy all day long... not a great omen, but these things sometimes come and go, right? Well, this one came and stayed. Friday, 5:30 am, I pulled myself out of bed, nauseous, tired, and bordering on desperate that prayer would save me for the trip. I lasted about 5 minutes before coming quickly out of "child's pose" and sprinting straight to the bathroom for "hurler's pose"... I much prefer the former to the latter. Well, after 4 days of "physical blah" I am fully out of it. And thank God for keeping me right here in Maine. It was and is exactly where I needed to be. No big surprise!
See, I was supposed to be getting inspired at National Youth Worker's Convention, sponsored by Youth Specialties, a powerful advocate and organization for working with youth. Instead, the Most Powerful Force saw fit to leave me capable of desiring only three things, chicken and dumplings (prepared specially for me by my most incredible Brock!), healing (precious prayer and the company of only closest loved ones that could just let me recover), and a great book. It turns out, I found perfect inspiration out of my heart's desires right here in Maine. No big surprise!
I put myself in a place to get all three.
It's amazing to me how simple it is to be inspired, and how much I desire for others to have that experience. My working definition of inspiration is living in-spirit, thanks to the inspired writing of Dr. Wayne Dyer in his book "Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling," in which I spent my last 3 days completely immersed. I have known, all the while, that I had things that needed to be done. Stuff to accomplish. Work goals to get to. But I also knew that I needed time to be well, be easy on myself and the world, and be with Spirit. I have frequently, throughout the reading of this book and my time in prayer, caught the thought, "Can life really be this peaceful? Can "work" really be this easy?" I thought the answer was yes, but I wasn't sure until last night when I stepped into the shower, a place where so many of my inspiring ideas come to my conscious thinking.
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom. There they were. Answers, ideas, a sermon, and this blog post. Effortless. Peace-filled. And Inspiring. Perfectly connected to the past, the present, and the future. Yes, Life In-Spirit is simple and wonderful. Trust it.
So, this week my focus is riding the current wave of inspiration flowing through me to plan up-coming youth and young adult events. I already have many ideas, including reading the book I mentioned with others, an on-line group. I welcome any others ideas as well. Please, share anything you are thinking. Thanks to prior preparation, I'm reading to receive and give. I'm a pretty clear channel now. Share. The wave is an Righteous Ride, Dude! (Sorry, it was too tempting to not say it!)
How do I rate this week's focus, Channeling Inspiration into Planning?
Difficulty Level? Low
Fun Level? Super-High
Spiritual Growth? I don't know if I care about growing anymore. It's just a good life!
Last weeks focus was in prayer. Friday morning, I was supposed to be taking a taxi and then a bus to Portland, ME and then an airplane to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thursday I was dizzy all day long... not a great omen, but these things sometimes come and go, right? Well, this one came and stayed. Friday, 5:30 am, I pulled myself out of bed, nauseous, tired, and bordering on desperate that prayer would save me for the trip. I lasted about 5 minutes before coming quickly out of "child's pose" and sprinting straight to the bathroom for "hurler's pose"... I much prefer the former to the latter. Well, after 4 days of "physical blah" I am fully out of it. And thank God for keeping me right here in Maine. It was and is exactly where I needed to be. No big surprise!
See, I was supposed to be getting inspired at National Youth Worker's Convention, sponsored by Youth Specialties, a powerful advocate and organization for working with youth. Instead, the Most Powerful Force saw fit to leave me capable of desiring only three things, chicken and dumplings (prepared specially for me by my most incredible Brock!), healing (precious prayer and the company of only closest loved ones that could just let me recover), and a great book. It turns out, I found perfect inspiration out of my heart's desires right here in Maine. No big surprise!
I put myself in a place to get all three.
It's amazing to me how simple it is to be inspired, and how much I desire for others to have that experience. My working definition of inspiration is living in-spirit, thanks to the inspired writing of Dr. Wayne Dyer in his book "Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling," in which I spent my last 3 days completely immersed. I have known, all the while, that I had things that needed to be done. Stuff to accomplish. Work goals to get to. But I also knew that I needed time to be well, be easy on myself and the world, and be with Spirit. I have frequently, throughout the reading of this book and my time in prayer, caught the thought, "Can life really be this peaceful? Can "work" really be this easy?" I thought the answer was yes, but I wasn't sure until last night when I stepped into the shower, a place where so many of my inspiring ideas come to my conscious thinking.
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom. There they were. Answers, ideas, a sermon, and this blog post. Effortless. Peace-filled. And Inspiring. Perfectly connected to the past, the present, and the future. Yes, Life In-Spirit is simple and wonderful. Trust it.
So, this week my focus is riding the current wave of inspiration flowing through me to plan up-coming youth and young adult events. I already have many ideas, including reading the book I mentioned with others, an on-line group. I welcome any others ideas as well. Please, share anything you are thinking. Thanks to prior preparation, I'm reading to receive and give. I'm a pretty clear channel now. Share. The wave is an Righteous Ride, Dude! (Sorry, it was too tempting to not say it!)
How do I rate this week's focus, Channeling Inspiration into Planning?
Difficulty Level? Low
Fun Level? Super-High
Spiritual Growth? I don't know if I care about growing anymore. It's just a good life!
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