Your Life Your Health

There is an unlimited amount of potential within us. It is true!

The majority of that potential is locked away deep within the recesses of our beings, never to see the light of day. We do not recognize that this potential even exists. Why is that? We do not miss what we are not aware of. When it comes to achievements within our life’s journey we limit ourselves based upon outside stimulation and information. In some societies people are limited by how others categorize them (IE: England, people have a Station in life). The simple fact is, to some degree all countries have this same type of thinking. This way of thinking is staunch and extremely limiting, where only the few are allowed to achieve. If you were born to a poor family and not to a wealthy one and later found wealth; your status still was less than equal. This is the type of limited thinking not only stifles creativity, but prevents people from even attempting to make things better for themselves. We all want acceptance and sometimes in order to get it, we push ourselves down and play the role we are given. We do not look within to find our potential; I’m speaking from experience. My young life was based on the assessment of others. I trusted what I was told and those whom I thought had my best interests at heart. That is what a child does, they trust. The most common reason many grow up to be bitter and angry is because they are reacting to mistreatment as a child.  Over the years I have either allowed myself to succeed or fail because someone else told me whether or not I was capable of completing the task successfully.

We were a poor family that had very little luxury, but always had the basics. When I was told in the fourth grade that I had a learning disability and would never be able to retain what I had learned I believed them. After all, they were the educated teachers in the school and new best; right? Wrong! I had grown up believing this and therefore did not apply myself while I was in school. I quit school in the tenth grade and got married. I proceeded to have two children at a very young age.
Then I met a woman that told me that what I had been told was a lie. She said that the only thing that is limited within me is my own way of thinking. She said that I did not have to believe what that teacher said so many years ago, and continued to point out several areas of intelligence within me. She did not ask me to take her word for it; she simply showed me the truth within myself. She said that if the teacher was right I would not have been able to learn and retain these things. After a lot of consideration and soul searching I recognized that this wonderful person was right. At that point I felt a new energy within me, and a new desire to learn all that I could learn. That was a turning point for me. I went back to school and got my diploma, then continued my education through community college, seminars, workshops and private trade schools. I found that I was actually quite smart and when I applied myself, was able to learn a great deal. Not only did I find my intelligence, but I found within myself an ability to apply into life what I was learning. (If you are teaching young minds, please be careful. Assessing through your own learning, the diagnosis of a learning disability leaves room for error. Choosing to inform the child of your findings could have a devastating affect that hinders their growth without even knowing it. You could be wrong!)

When I look at the insecurities and lack of basic education within our children today, I see adults that have blinded themselves to the potential of those children. Parents have allowed teachers and other so called professionals to stymie the growth of our youngsters. How many children do you know that have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, and other so called learning disorders? If you were to take a poll at a school, most likely you would find a large percentage of students have some form of learning disability; whether it’s the above mentioned dyslexia, autism, or some other form of behavior that scientists don’t understand.

I tell you this story to make a point. The point is, we don’t believe in ourselves enough to know when we are being told a lie about ourselves & because we were taught limitation for ourselves we pass that teaching on to our children; doing them a great disservice.

I had been lied to and believed it entirely. From that young age my insecurities grew and engulfed my way of being. As a young adult, because of this type of thinking, I brought into my life all sorts of trials and tribulations. It took me years to overcome my insecurities and understand what my time here on Earth is intended for. I have grown and become the person I am today because of these things, not in spite of them. It is important that you understand that. Because I experienced this way of thinking I have gained an understanding around it. Now I see these experiences as opportunities to help others grow as I have grown. The pain, suffering, anger, grief, guilt and shame I felt all those years has now been transformed into Love. Not the kind of love that is physical, no, but a love that is unconditional and lasting. (I speak of a love that the Bible describes as “Agape Love”, God Love). All of the people that took part in my creation as I am today; “thank you”! There is no need for forgiveness, because to think so is to be ungrateful for whom I have become.

I never have been a person looking for wealth; I have always been a person looking for love. I was desperate for it. This was because I didn’t know that what I was seeking was within me all along. I Am Love! I never understood why people are so preoccupied with wealth and status. These things are so fleeting; here today, gone tomorrow. Over the years I have been judged (told I have no ambition) because I was content to live a very simple life without very many luxuries. No, as I said before, my focus was on finding love. I have found it! Now I understand that I am worthy of the luxuries I have in the past denied myself. Even though those things will not bring me happiness, I am worthy of experiencing them. This is my journey and I can create it as I desire. So can you!

This is becoming a long post. I will write more on this subject later. By the way, thank you for reading my blog!

Journey On,

Rose Louise

As spring begins to show its freshness, we become excited about our possibilities. It is a natural thing for spring to bring to the surface a renewal of our energies. After all, it is part of the life cycle that depicts a new beginning. Take the newness of life as a sign that you are also brand new. The fact is; with every thought, feeling, spoken word, and every action we take… we are born anew. Think about that! Think about the moment you just had. What was your thought? What was your feeling? What if any, was your action? This is important because this is what will create your next moment. If you are on a downward spiral, spinning out of control, all you must do to stop the downward spin is to realize that you are greater than your thoughts. You are greater than the condition or the situation you are in.

If you are stuck in a never ending cycle of repeated failures, or abuse, then you are repeating the same thoughts, the same feelings, the same actions over and over again. Do you want something better for yourself? Do you wish to create a better life, a happier way of being? Then you must change your way of being! Become a conscious thinker and stop allowing your mind to control your journey. You are not your mind! Your mind is a tool, nothing more. If you are in that self defeating cycle you are most likely entertaining negative thoughts and feelings. Whether those thoughts and feelings are going to continue to rule your life, is up to you. Make a choice to take charge of your thoughts instead of your thoughts ruling the roost.

You can make excuses that will prevent you from accomplishing any form of inner peace, or you can simply allow yourself to choose something different. To do so enables you to create something fresh and new for yourself and those around you.

Our feelings around those we love are also creating our relationship with that person. Wow… (Are you saying that it’s my fault that the person that just hurt me, hurt me?) No! Not at all! Follow me closely here. What I am saying is that your way of thinking has created the vibration that brought the equal vibration into your life. Each thought and feeling is a vibration that goes out and is mingled with similar vibrations. These vibrations then return to the source, bringing back the vibration that is equal to its value with it. If this is the vibration of fear, then it will reap the results of that fear. If it is the vibration of hate, it will reap the results of that hate. If it is grief it will reap the results of that grief… and so on.

If someone is treating you poorly you must first look within yourself to see your own way of thinking and feeling. Then recognize the vibration you are sending out that is the counterpart to the one that is being returned to you. The most powerful way to affect change in another person is to simply LOVE them! If they are abusive then love them from a distance. Love changes hearts and minds!  Change their behavior by changing how you think, feel, and see them. Find in them the traits you love, then enjoy and focus upon that. Focus upon what you like about them, not what you don’t like. See and feel them as you desire them to be.  Before long you will see a difference in their attitudes toward you. Otherwise, if they are simply not reflecting your way of being they will just go away. Either way, we create our relationship with others through our relationship with ourselves.

As the spring blossoms on a fruit tree bloom with the promise of nourishing fruit, you have the opportunity to create new thoughts and feelings. To create joy in your life focus on feeling joyful. To create abundance, focus on feeling abundant. I can go on and on, but you get the idea. You do not have to repeat the old thoughts and feelings which are responsible for the repetition of undesirable experiences. They no longer work for you; do something new, different, and be your true being. A being of LOVE!

Journey On,

Rose Louise

When we take the time to understand how life works, we find that our thoughts and our limitations are one in the same.  If however we recognize the true purpose of our minds we find a tool that can bring us infinite possibility. We begin life by forgetting our true being and learning about what we are not. We adapt ways of acting, thinking, and a way of being that is dictated by our experiences and the people around us. Then as we move through life, our judgments close the door to the openness and trust we began with. As an infant we are totally trusting and accepting of all that is. There is no judgement until we are told by another there must be. We are told that if we do not evaluate and judge our experiences, we will not learn from them. So, we begin to accept limitations as a fact, and instill fear around unfamiliar people, places and things, and most important our thoughts.

I say this because at some point we realize that its not working. At least I did! Our physical and emotional chronic illness stems from our choice to willingly separate ourselves from our true being. Then we begin the process of unlearning all that we have learned over the years and perceived as truth. We further realize that our current thoughts are our worst enemy. That the limited way of thinking we’ve developed is indeed keeping us from knowing our true being (Our God Being). (God in me, I in God).

I have in the past used the analogy of a Caterpillar turning into a butterfly to describe death. Now I will use the same analogy to describe our transformation from living in a dark, blind and otherwise limited world to becoming enlightened spiritually. When the caterpillar begins constructing the cocoon around its self, it does not have to think about it or doubt whether or not it is the right thing for it to do. It just does it because it is its nature to do so. Once it is formed and the caterpillar is encased within; the metamorphosis begins. The caterpillar begins to liquefy and becomes total liquid before the butterfly begins to form. Nothing is lost in this process! The DNA is not lost and as the butterfly forms it is still the same material it has always been. It is this process we go through as we journey through our life experiences. Even though we have chosen to forget our true being, it is still there. Our true being is just under the surface and all we must do to access it is allow ourselves to do so. We must let go of the lies we have told ourselves and open our hearts, minds and spirits to the truth about ourselves.

We make judgments daily and choices. Each judgement is based upon our physical perception and may or may not be accurate. This is because our perception is skewed by our point of view and our belief system. This is learned behavior that can be changed by choice. I was taught to ignore my right feeling brain and to focus on logic. I was told not to show my feelings, that to ware my heart on my sleeve was undesirable. It did not work for me! My life was a shambles until I understood that my way of thinking and being was the cause of this condition. Changing my way of thinking, not judging a situation; just accepting it and looking at it in a more positive light helped me to respond to situations better. Hence I achieve a better outcome. So when something does appear to go wrong in my life, I simply say, alright. It is what it is! What was my way of being that brought this experience into my life, and if I didn’t like what happened, what must I change about my way of being to bring about more desirable outcomes?

For me to see myself as whole and complete with no separation from the spirit world or my Creator works. I see my brain, heart, and spirit as one not as separate parts of me. When I began to bring myself into a place of oneness, my life began to fall into place.

We may choose to believe our physical perceptions ie…the five senses, or we may say to ourselves; “what do I feel in my gut and heart to be the truth?” If it is different from our logical thinking or our self talk, then many times we will ignore our hearts and our gut. Doing this is why more often than not our decisions do not turn out the way we thought they would. On the other hand we also make choices that are based only in desire. Desire that comes from the center of our being. These are the choices I have found to be the truest. I realize that my thinking is limited by my teachings and my experiences. And as a child we make up our minds about things that affect us throughout our entire lives. These decisions we make as kids, are seldom truth. A child’s perception only sees the surface of what is happening. Example: A child is playing with another older child. The older child is to rough with the younger child, not meaning to be; but their just over zealous. The younger child develops anger toward the older child and makes a decision that what ever the activity is they will never do again, because of this one bad experience. Do you see how this works? Now that child will have fear around the activity and maybe even hate or anger around the older child that will follow him/her the rest of their life; unless they realize their miss-perception at some point and over come this limited belief.

To wrap this up I will say to you that as a Caterpillar turning into a beautiful and free butterfly I am in the process of metamorphosis and my transformation will not be complete until I have reached enlightenment (the butterfly has flown) Go now upon your journey and remember your true being. Recognize the lies you have made yourself believe and ask that truth and only truth be revealed to you. Accept without judgement your choices and no you can make new choices at each step.

Journey On,

Rose Louise