Starve to death? I thought I would

I always thought I was going to “starve to death”.  Anytime I’d run short on money (regularly) this fear would be at the forefront. One day I was especially stressed and sharing this overwhelming fear with my friend. She asked me if I had ever starved to death. This question jolted my racing mind; well, almost. I shared how as kids growing up we were generally hungry, there was no snacking as the food we had was already designated for another meal and there were times there wasn’t enough to go around. Through this exercise I realized I hadn’t starved to death. Oh wow! What a realization.

I love to cook and I’m quite creative. My daughter has said, “Mom your frig looks empty yet you can put together a really good meal. Amazing.”  My cooking is from scratch (no boxes and few cans).  A few years ago friends of mine introduced me to Sunday night dinner where several people joined, bringing a dish. It was a wonderful experience. They moved to Ecuador and I continued the Sunday dinner gathering. 

Recently I was sharing with a friend I had been invited to a Christmas potluck and the foods I planned to take, he said you always provide more food than others.  I didn’t have a reply why, though what he said is true. This morning it came to me. I don’t want ever a time where we need to stretch the amount of food – the possibility of someone leaving hungry isn't necessary. Having plenty of food allows everyone to enjoy their entire experience – good food, conversation and they leave full. If there are leftovers there’s always someone who is thrilled to be the recipient. 

Interesting how (what seemed like) deprivation and how it has developed into abundance. I am so blessed to have this gift of cooking and honored there are so many who enjoy it. We all benefit.

Glenda

 

It's there I know it is! See…

Sunshine And Smiles Are Everywhere… Where's yours?

It's there I know it is!  See…

Life is too short to be complacent and accept 'life-suck' moments as reality. Yet as I write this, I know of many who are caught in this limiting belief. I used to be.  It doesn't have to be that way! 

The matrix of who I am today is one that, well, I believe for all purposes I must have decided to re-incarnate with the intention of cleaning up an incredible amount of karma and learn to enjoy life's adventures. I've learned that most of my experiences have offered me the insight of being a better person and have more to offer to those around me. This wouldn't have happened if I believed the concepts of being complacent and 'life-suck' moments were to be my life's destiny.

There will always be 'life-suck' moments. It's how you view them. Life offers us these as opportunities to grow. We can either "face our fears" (as my 8 year old grandson tells me he needed to do in order to go in front of his class and share) or we can believe the fears and doubts and doing so, they multiply! Aren't you ready to give up being your own worst enemy?

Its time for you to get off your duff! You've got more going for you than to settle!

Might you ask, "How would I know if I'm my own worst enemy?"

Check your inner dialogue. Are your thoughts more positive or negative? Do they include being supportive and looking at the events of your life as an opportunity… of blessings and gratitude? …Telling yourself that you're doing a good job? Are you listening to and believing that you're a great person who enjoys being you…even when times are tough? Are you treating you with the same respect that you would your best friend?  Or do you often find yourself listening to beat-up, never enough, and blame? And then feel guilty??? Those thoughts that are self-defeating and negative - notice what you're thinking and then - make a new choice.

You're in charge of what you're thinking - as you change your thinking to thoughts that work for you rather than in opposition, you'll see that your life will too.

The greatest gift that you can give yourself is being your own best friend.

Imagine that … a life long friend … always and forever! Now that's something to get enthused about!

Sunshine and Smiles to you ...

~ Glenda

 

 

Blessings

Today is Thanksgiving, a holiday North Americans share. Thanksgiving is a day where we acknowledge our gratitude, our blessings. This morning as I was pondering all of my blessings, this one declared it to be the one to share ... and I pass it to you. May your day be blessed.
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My blessing is my grandchildren.

As I experience their playfulness, laughter and ongoing energy, I find myself right in there joining them, giving myself permission to act like a kid - and it's so much fun!

They ask questions, they want to know about yesterday and tomorrow, mostly now. And within this, a gift of wisdom.

When they're naughty, setting boundaries, being consistent encased in love, is a reminder that using the same application with myself in reaching my goals works as effective.

As they go thru the wish book … they point out the things that they currently have and the things they wish for - is this not an acknowledgment of abundance in their lives?

They have wonderful smiles - which lighten the load in a heartbeat. What a way to influence the world.

"When I grow up Grama..." - is belief in "it's a sure thing". Along with their bodies growing, their mind continues to grow, expand, and explore - what an example! Brain cells continue to grow at any age with learning! (Fountain of Youth)

My grandchildren share their love with all of their grandparents, (we have several in our family, remember abundance?) and they know they are loved and welcomed - they're family!

I experience the many beliefs and traditions that have passed thru generations, now my grandchildren are the benefactors. I also experience new ideas developing in our family.

As my grandchildren share their affection and love to their parents, I am reminded of being their parents' parent and without my children's father I wouldn't be experiencing the blessings of my grandchildren today. 

May your day be filled with abundance of love and laughter!

From my heart to yours,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Glenda