Posts Tagged Truth

Say What You Need To Say

September 20th, 2009 by Elizabeth

As wonderful as technology can be, sometimes it just foils us. I happened to notice this afternoon that the video I had of Tim McGraw in my post “Live Like You Were Dying” (August 30th) had been taken down. Unfortunately, I could not find a replacement. But as I explored other possibilities, I discovered a video that gave me yet another perspective in dealing with the ego. As I had said in the earlier post, we often get caught in the tricks and complaints of the ego mind, and it is often work to not get tangled in its web. I embrace anything that can help me to get unstuck from the chatter and distractions of my crazy little inner voice and bring me to a place of presence in the moment.

The video and song I found is from the movie “The Bucket List” with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. As did Tim McGraw’s video, this one too brought me to tears as I was reminded of what is Real and what is not. It reminded me of how important it is to stay in the moment and not succumb to the wild ride that the ego mind can take us on. In reality, our stay here is brief. So why waste precious time on the ego’s rollercoaster? But the video also speaks to us of speaking our Truth in relationships with others as well as in our relationship with ourself. Just say what you need to say and embrace each moment as if it was your first— and your last.

Watch the video and listen to the profound lyrics and music of John Mayer. And then see what you need to say…and to whom…

Ascend to your own Greatness

April 12th, 2009 by Elizabeth

My guess is that if you are spiritual or not, this picture will stir up something within you.

For those of you who are familiar with the amazing journey of Jesus  Christ, you understand the power of this day as you feel the power of this picture and what it signifies. And as you gaze upon this picture, ask yourself if you think there is a possibility that this picture can be a reflection of YOU. Perhaps you are now saying to yourself, “What is she talking about? This is a depiction of a spiritual master. What on Earth could we have in common?” My answer is that you have EVERYTHING in common with Him.

One of his lessons to us was to help us to see our greatness, our inner beauty, our eloquence, grace, strength, and Truth. He is a mirror for you of the true essence of YOU. It is so easy to forget that in the day-to-day “stuff’ we create and then get stuck in. So if, in those times, we can pry open that door of our greatness and allow the Light of that amazing often-hidden space within to flood us, we will feel our inner beauty, strength, and amazement.

And beyond that: remind your friends and family to look in their own mirrors as well and see that beautiful strength and mightiness. Chances are they have forgotten too. Bring to them the gift of remembrance. Bring to them the gift of awareness.  Bring to them the gift of knowing that they can turn their meek meows into melodious roars in the instant that they see who they really are.

Let me hear YOU roar!

Are you just gonna let some bully stand in your way?

January 17th, 2009 by Elizabeth

Did you know that we are all innately great multitaskers? It certainly is apparent to me, as I can be feeding my dogs, listening to the radio, talking to a friend, and while all this is  going on, I can be listening to and hearing clearly that little voice in my head telling me all kinds of stuff.  Yeah, you know about that “stuff”.

It’s really a game ya know. But who’s gonna win? Unfortunately, some of us are not into this competition and just roll over and allow the onslaught. I seem to have an unending fascination with this topic as seen in my  January 4th post, but bear with me as I feel this is truly a topic worth exploring!

So what is that little voice really all about? What the heck is that bully up to? You see, it really thinks it is trying to protect us; to keep us safe. And it, being the ego,  is trying to protect itself too. Quite the dichotomy.

So I’ll be bold here and share with you one of the things my little voice really enjoys trying to do with me (I am guessing that it enjoys it because sometimes it can do it so well…).  It so often tricks me into playing small and into not seeing my greatness by telling me how much better everyone else is, how I just can’t do it, and how I will surely fail. What a mouthful!

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