Have robins in your life that will sing your melody back to you with encouragement

 Good mawning!

A robin perched outside our kitchen window and began to sing. I tried to whistle back to the bird in a similar song and got it totally wrong LOL. My son cringed (the music guy) and laughed at me while shaking his head. I sounded NOTHING like the robin ( I can usually do a decent bird song) and the melody was totally off. And after a long pause, the robin chimed back in….matching the melody I had whistled. WOW! I shared my amazement to the bird and thanked it for its encouragement and connection. And then again! It did the same melody back to me as though prompting me to follow suit. More than 3 times…while I just continued to speak back with my “regular” speech. Usually I am up for the challenge of mimicking the melody of a bird singing and whistling it back…but not this time You see, I was already in shutdown…from continuing on with my window of connection and creation. A reflex I found myself in recently that cut in on my creative mode. It was a moment that inspired a big pivot. But at least I kept the conversation going with the robin and the robin continued to sing back to me in response. It was a beautiful moment and reminded me of a very important check in… Are you surrounded by celebrators or scoffers? Are you being built up or shut down? As I am stepping into a new phase and energy of vision creation, I know that the circle around me this time will be more aligned to the vision I am creating. Every “success” I have sought had those around me or in my circle of influence present due to their ability to support the vision that was coming into form. I encourage you to have robins in your life that will sing your melody back to you with encouragement…to keep going and to keep trying. To continue to explore and connect and make and create… To sing with those who are eager to celebrate your song. Not like the “scratching-ears” thing, but as a call to grow and stretch yourself to new edges of what you’ve seen as possible and be in the joy, delight, wonder, and connection of it all. There is such love and living in the process of life…if we allow it to be. #ThankyouGod #lifetothefull #encouragement #biggerpicture #ofgreatValue

Let’s talk about perfect

 Let’s talk about perfect

Definition: having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.

We’re done!

You ARE already! For the moment that you are in now and the life you are living now AND for who you will become from the place you stand in now, you are perfect.

What if you allowed yourself to question…?

How do I ALREADY have all the required or desirable elements?
How do I ALREADY have all the required or desirable qualities?
How do I already have ALL the required or desirable characteristics?

How are things as good as they can possibly be?

This prompts for me more questions…

For what? What is the main objective? WHO holds the main objective? What is the plan or intention that is operating?

And… how could I possibly add anything additional to the moment that I am in now before it passes?

You see, as I look at this definition (I haven't referred to my old crusty dictionary that I found in the shed yet LOL) and contemplate, I know that my contemplation of it is perfect in this moment.

It’s currently my quiet time, where I listen to and study out God’s word and get into conversations (podcasts, videos, reels, etc.) and this word stood out to me in what they were sharing.

I then opened up a bible resource, and looked up scriptures with the word, “perfect”. I saw many that spoke of God’s Way and Word being perfect and then the phrase came to my head (no more can be added and it serves a great purpose).

I then referred to the dictionary to see what they had to say about the word perfect.  And upon seeing that it is” …as good as it is possible to be”, I found myself washed over with peace and connection. It rested on me as a dove… it reminded me of the zen philosophy of Enso (part of my core “toolbox”), and in that space I felt grounded, centered,  and supported.

You see, this week I felt the weight of not having met a timeline I had been working toward. Even the idea of moving the needle forward to allow for more time, just didn’t seem to “fit”. I haven’t given up, but I do know that, years ago when I “struggled”(?) with perfectionism, this would have tore me up inside. It would have started a wave of critical self-talk, using phrases that were whipped against me for years from others that were in my life. I took on that harmful language as my own, proving them “right” over and over again. One or two phrases still haunt me out loud. I can kinda hear one right now… and then the voice of advocacy comes in with compassion and grace and reminds me… “...things are …as good as it is possible to be”.

WOW right?? Look how that stepped in and made Grace my companion. <3 

So this goes back to some of my original questions… “What is the plan or intention behind this “perfection”?

Well, I think it depends on how people relate to the idea of “perfection” and ultimately the relationship they create with it.

For me, my relationship with “perfection” NOW is one of grace, compassion, and celebration. It’s one that is connected to a bigger picture. And that bigger picture has me “...as good as it is possible to be” moment to moment, choice by choice. If I believe that I am divinely supported and celebrated to be my better and best self each day, wouldn’t I continue to take steps to follow through with some sort of action (again another toolbox zen philosophy, kaizen, chimes in here) each day so that I can partake in the witnessing of what is being “observed” at some higher viewpoint over my life?

I remember the exact moment that I was released from the perfectionism “prison” I found myself in…

I was shoveling snow. We lived in our westend condo. Our neighbours had a rough night (they lived a rough life…) And it was first thing in the morning. He was out for a smoke and I was playing with the phrase “practice makes perfect”. He spoke up and said, “Why are you shovelling now? You know it’s just going to get covered in snow again in a few hours.” And I replied, “Perfection is in the practicing.” BOOM! The door to the prison cell flung open and I realized that it’s the practice of LIVING that holds “our” perfection. And that it is unique to each and every one of us. My prayer for having compassion for humanity was answered in that moment. Or at least in a tangible way that I could move forward and apply into my life.

It’s in THIS space that I recognize that we are both enough as we are right now AND in the full permission to pursue “more” and “better” and “best” and “excellence” and mastery in our lives going forward. It’s by design…and I think that “design” is pretty “perfect”. ;) 

The scripture Phil 4:8 is one of my favourites, “ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. “

Alrighty, time to perfectly continue with my morning routine and the rest of my day. What a “perfect” quiet time this was ;) 

As diamonds are formed. Perspective on the pressures of life

 As diamonds are formed

Photo by Doz Gabrial on Unsplash

I had this amazing experience a few days ago.

I reached a point of completion on a project that has taken a bit of “push” and persistence to complete.

I equated the process to childbirth in a post I wrote for a group before the completion point. Many “contractions” that came in waves (trust me, that’s it for the details LOL). And if I didn’t know that I was “pregnant” with a thing, then I would assume that there was something wrong with me or the situation that I was in. I would want to get out of the pain and far away from the situation as quickly and as far as possible.

But from experience, I realized that feeling and familiar “pressure” that was upon me….to get it OUT and let it “breathe” and live life. Let this “creation” that wants to be born take in air and continue to grow in its own way, with proper nurturing and care.

For those that create programs and products, you know that there is already a version 2 coming after version 1 is launched. 

So the project in its infancy was born, but I noticed a continuation of the pressure and disruptions…

And then it dawned on me… why are these things coming in increasing measure? Why is it, as I progress in my journey and growth, are there now more of these pressures being added onto me LOL? 

In a space where one problem is solved and it’s solution applied and embraced, a new level of “problems” arise. It just opens up a new door of opportunity…for different problems to be met with the new solutions that you can provide.

As you grow more and more into the “answer” for someone else’s need, you will experience the nudge to continue to show up with the gift that YOU are. You being revealed as  a radiant and shiny diamond doesn’t happen without some pressure.

However, this realization or pondering, as it were, also made me value even more the importance of being supported in our journeys.

We can’t do this journey alone. It has always been intended for this life we are living to be shared with the presence and support of others.

I am surrounded by a community. Not just those in my neighbourhood, but also those of like-mindedness in multiple areas of my life. I also have coaches and mentors who support me. I am working on building a “team” of supports in business… At every level of my life, I am NOT alone in my growth and progress.

And neither should you be.

Seek out support. Turn to those in your life that are currently supporting you and thank them with your appreciation.

Give your whole-hearted awareness to their contributions that help you to keep going each day.

I hope this pondering blesses you in some way. And if you feel compelled to share or reach out, please do.

#thankyouGod #lifetothefull #oneanotherlove #radiant #underpressure #refinement #greaterstill #weare #ubuntu #Divineradiance

Are you willing to give the little things more life?

 Good mawning!

Are you willing to give the little things more life?

I found this flower...as I was stepping out of my car to run into the grocery store to grab something.

I was alone in the parking lot. I assume it dropped off of someone's bouquet they bought.

But I squealed with excitement at this thing I found and ran back to the car to give it a safe place.

The grocery store didn't have what I went in for, but I did come away with more than I expected.

Delight! Awe! Wonder! Compassion and excitement.

And then I forgot it in the car

I woke up in the morning remembering I didn't take it out and ran and got. Quickly putting it in water and hoping for the best.

WHY all this effort LOL? Because I love seeing things live. I also love knowing that I can nurture something to be more alive, even if just for a moment.

You see, I believe we ALL deserve to be supported in living a more fulfilling life. I think it's at the heartbeat of enjoying excellence and showing up with confidence and purpose.

Do you feel you are living that way? Full and with the support in your living?

I know I need that life-giving experience and support in my day to say living...and perhaps you are the same.

I'm looking forward to sharing a beautiful experience of support with a group this July. Embracing the sights, sounds, and support in a once in a lifetime experience...

If you would like to know more, send me a message or comment.

And for today, know that you are cherished and celebrated...because you ARE alive and living.

#ThankyouGod #gratitude #Divinegifts #oneanotherlove #ofgreatValue #lifetothefull #Sawubona #LoveFirst #lifetothefull #Sawubona #relationships #supportmatters #entrepreneur

#professional #travel #retreat #provence #france

Right Relationship. It's okay to be right

 Right Relationship

When many push back against the word righteousness…

When others with “disconnect” themselves from those that they don’t want to receive certain gifts from…

Tzedakah

Honouring, that we are not just in the experience of relating one to another, human to human, but in fact, are communing with God and allowing this sharing of the  journey WITH the Divine…that is within each one of us (as we breathe, so we know…).”Treating others as the image of God, with the God-given dignity that they deserve.”

Namaste.

Sawubona.

Giving a nod to both the physical gift of relationship we have as humans in the experience of the fullness of life and the potential of exponential experiencing at a Divine and spiritual level.

Allowing ourselves to CONNECT in with that which fills us up…to overflow with the height of the potential held within each one of us.

Allowing for connection, alignment, and the fullness of the experience of living… 

The compulsion of exploring this connection will pull you straight…will draw you into to recognizing the breadcrumbs that will “lead” you down the path and enhance your awe and wonder more and more as your awareness and appreciation grows and grows…connecting the dots and allowing your perspective to rise to newer heights day by day

And then things that seemingly appear as painful and as challenging obstacles will put a hint of a smile on your face, knowing, that you can see the lights on the path and the way through, if you allow yourself to meet each one as you continue on your journey.

No, it’s not that “wrong” to use the word “right”…

It’s not allowing the essence of what’s within it to be what highlights the same light in those things around you.

…

Philippians 4:8-9

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Matthew 25:35- 40

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’