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Be not afraid
I went to church recently. I was looking forward to the
non-denominational service in a very special little chapel. At first, I
was disappointed that the service was Christian
and that we were talking about the Virgin Mary. I began to say to
myself that I couldn't relate to the stories from the bible and that
they didn't do much for me.
Then, I challenged myself to listen for the message and take what I
could. I began to listen with new ears and I got so much out of the
story of Mary.
As the story goes:
God (via an angel who said: 'Be not afraid') .... told Mary she would become pregnant and bear a child who would be the Messiah.
Can you imagine this happening to you? How would you react if you were
approached by an angel and told you'd deliver a Messiah child and you'd
remain a virgin? Most likely, you'd react with with skepticism and
disbelief.
Mary had a choice. She could have rejected the opportunity, but instead
she saw an opportunity to serve a very big role and she surrendered to
it.
She was not married. No one would believe she was a virgin when she was
pregnant. She would most likely be scorned by her community for being
unmarried and pregnant.
And she simply said 'yes' to an opportunity.
Is this an example of following the destiny that creator has laid out for us?
Is this an example of surrender and serving a greater purpose than the one we think we're here to serve?
Strive to say 'yes' more often.
Strive to surrender to events that come your way, rather than resist them.
There's beauty in that - the grace and beauty of surrender.
And the Angel's message: 'Be not afraid' - such wise words that can help us all rest assured that we'll always be taken care of - somehow. Even when we don't see how -- we will be. Always.
Be not afraid. Have faith.
Happiness is Contagious!
According to a study published online in the BMJ, researchers found that "a next-door neighbor's joy increased one's chance of being happy by 34 percent." The authors defined happiness as a perfect score on the questions 'I
felt hopeful about the future,' 'I was happy,' 'I enjoyed life,' and 'I
felt that I was just as good as other people.'
The Los Angeles Times says, "This research is part of a growing trend to measure well-being as a crucial component of public health. Scientists have documented that people who describe themselves as happy are likely to live longer, even if they have a chronic illness."
This reinforces what coaching is all about: A coach helps you learn ways to shift your attitude and your thoughts so that you become happier and more fulfilled. You begin to experience the power of manifesting whatever you desire - by attracting what you desire with ease, rather than working endlessly for it. Your energy soars. Your creativity grows, and you experience life from a place of love and appreciation an opportunity. Your life becomes an extraordinary expression of who YOU are.
When you feel good, others feel good around you... when you generate good thoughts, you create good feelings. The effect on yourself, your neighbors, your community, and the environment is profound. When you feel good, you manifest MORE feeling good. Think of this as a great environmental plan that can save the earth. Really.
So, what is there to do with this information? You can do the things that make you feel good. You can work to transform any negative thoughts you catch yourself thinking into positive thoughts. Meditate. Find ways to experience peace. Exercise and move your body in ways that support feeling good. Focus on the things that you have to be grateful for - and there are so many... find a way to exercise gratitude in every situation, and you'll be happy.
The transforming of thoughts and feelings is a part of what coaching is all about. Take on being coached, and you'll shift all sorts of things for yourself: The way you view yourself, your circumstances, and life overall. Try coaching!
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I look foward to hearing from you.
