The Universal ComEd

Ever say or think, “The lines of communication between God/the Universe/my creativity, etc., are closed.” or that, “They are now open.” Well, I’ve got news for ya. Those lines are always open. Spirit broke it down to me like this:

1. God is like ComEd. Just go with it. I hope you’ll see and appreciate the humor of this analogy as I did. OK. So, God (the Universe, Spirit, Divine Mind – pick whichever works best for you) is, owns, has and shares all power.

2. Guess what. You will never have to pay a bill. In fact, you’ll never be sent a bill. In fact, (hold on to yourselves for this one) there is no bill to pay. There is no Accounts Receivable Department. The power is available to the Universe (duh) and since you’re a part of the Universe, it’s always available to you. You don’t have to earn it, or call for a special hook-up or make an appointment (only after speaking to untold numbers of agents and customer service reps and being in the “Q” and listening to mind-numbing music for hours) to have it turned on. The power is always on – you just have to realize it. Perhaps the problem is that because it IS always there, we don’t recognize it. We think we must have to DO something to keep it runnin’ otherwise, it doesn’t work. No. That’s your human mind doing a bit of creative thinking again. I love creative thinking. Make it work for you and realize when it’s not.
NOTE: At this point, you can dig out your copy of The Secret or one of L. Ron Hubbard’s books or one of the scazillion self-help, self-actualizing tapes or books that you’ve bought or been given. If one in particular comes to mind, check it out. Otherwise, continue reading this missive if you like. This isn’t a new message, it’s just repositioned. Why? ‘Cause this is about The Power, OUR Power and the Users Manuals is part of our DNA. Folks have been speaking and writing about it for ages. If you are getting a message, a "hit" about your own power right now, click out of this site and get into that. Bottom line: you ARE the Power. If a switch has already flipped for you -- go with it! Give yourself permission to be the being of wisdom, love, majesty and power that you are.

Still there? Cool. And welcome! Read on.

3. Breathe. It may take a minute to work through all the self-talk and dogma speak about limitations, unworthiness, privilege, us vs. them, etc. Think of it this way, if human beings owned the power, some greedy, scared-to-death little people might limit how much others could have. They might determine who is worthy and who is not. They might tell you what you have to sacrifice for the privilege--and doing so in a way that you'd always be operating from a place of deficiency and lack. They might even say one group can have access and others can't because of the way they dress, bow, where they were born, who their human and historical Moms and Dads were. Yeah. That is the creative thinking of people who know of the concept of power, but have no active relationship with Power. These are people who covet man-made power and use what they have in punitive ways to create a divide, to promote darkness for some and dimness (vs. light) for others. These people have not flipped their own switches. They are operating from darkness themselves while pretending (or maybe honestly thinking) that the faux, temporary, conditional power is the Universal Power. They project a voice like that of Gollum (a.k.a. Golem) from the Lord of the Rings) saying, “My precious. My precious.” in that creepy voice, with a skinny, dirty hand and gnarled fingers trying to snatch power from Mr. Frodo. Here's a link to images of Gollum. An unattractive fellow. http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&rlz=1T4SKPB_enUS391US391&tbs=isch:1&q=gollum+lord+of+the+rings&revid=206200157&sa=X&ei=tMcZTfK3OoSUnQeShs3SDQ&ved=0CDQQ1QIoAA&biw=1345&bih=528

Turn away from the Gollums (internal and external) and realize you’re not wearing a ring of power. It’s not something you can put on and take off. No one else can give it to you or keep it from you. You ARE the power. By the way, sometimes the Gollums in our lives are quite attractive and that's part of their strategic distraction. Their surface beauty and power may present themselves as money, position power, sex, belongings, etc.

4. Search your DNA, touch your wisdom to remember the Truth that Divine Power is: universal, unlimited, inexhaustible, totally in-the-moment appropriate (in other words, it’s exactly what you need, when you need it and even present before you know you need it) available to all – all the time, immutable, exciting and the manifestation of Divine Love.

5. Now that you remember The Power, what it is, how and where it is and whose it is; now that you remember who you are and that you are The Power, now what? Here’s the kicker. Sometimes we forget we have and are The Power and, therefore, that it’s available to us all the time. Sometimes we thrash around in darkness, cursing the darkness, stumbling and stubbing our toes, not realizing all we have to do is flip the switch of our thinking and speaking to be in illumination and to be illuminated. Sometimes we believe the hype that we have to go to a special storehouse to get a special brand of a man-made bulb and, because we’re trying to get it from another human being who’s spewing the dogma of limitation, we believe the privilege is limited or can only come in a certain package or wattage. Sometimes we believe we’re 1000-watt bulbs, or 100, or 25-watt bulbs or worse, night lights. Sometimes we content ourselves with believing we're only as powerful as candle lights and spin it so we say it’s romantic as we squint and try to read the book of our lives. You know what that sounds like. It's the language of dogma.

Instead of this misthinking, know you’re phosphorescent white light. When you show up in all your power, some people – even you – may be temporarily blinded. We’ve been taught to look away as if we’ll sustain some kind of spiritual retinal damage. This Power is not an eclipse. You don’t need a box with a hole in it or special glasses to see it. You ARE it. Look at it. Look at yourself fully. Yes, you may squint for a moment. But keep looking and you'll begin to see -- in every way.

Lifework:

1. Flip your switch.

2. Live in the light, which is your Power – which is you being fully you.

3. Take all the actions that you can now clearly see.

4. Share your Power with others. Allow your light to first help them see shadows (not seen in total darkness), then the full spectrum of their own beauty, light and Power.

5. Thank God, the Universe, yourself and all creation (all the same thing, by the way) for simply being so powerfully, unrelentingly, lovingly and freely the Truth, the only reality.

6. Celebrate!!!!!!!!!!

I love you.

Heart Soaring!

A couple of months ago, I wrote a posting entitled, “Heartbroken.” It was about being betrayed in love, hurt and your heart being "broken" by a loved one.

Today, the title of the blog is Heart Soaring! This is about the experience and feeling you have when someone you love walks and talks within you, on and in the same wave and vibration of love. When you finish one another’s sentences and thoughts. When you are of one mind, stand in agreement, see one vision, hold one commitment – when you are not waiting to exhale, but are inhaling together and then in a complementary fashion while being totally independent and appropriately interdependent.

What?! What does all that mean, Gloria? It means that you and a loved one are looking at or feeling one another in such a way that you’re like, “Yeah. Yeah. Yeah!!!!! That’s it. That’s the ticket!! At last!!! SOMEone understands and agrees and is with me. I am NOT alone. I am no longer praaaaying that they get it. They’ve got it. And man-on-man DO they ever have it! I think I’ve got to throw up both my hands, shake a tail feather, give a high five to God and all of Creation. I can breathe!!!!!!!!!!” And while you’re experiencing all of that – your loved one is experiencing the same, identical thing. It’s like being at a restaurant and they bring one decadent desert and two spoons and you both dive in and just enjoy the deliciousness of it all.

Know what I mean? When you get to this point, you can agree together – because you’re together and I mean really together. It’s spiritual, emotional and mental intercourse. At this point, when you’re in this zone, you can disagree because it’s actually FUN – yes I said it – it’s actually FUN to discover what any disagreement is about, why it exists and then happily work through it to agreement or respect-filled disagreement. The journey is exciting because it and the end are sacred. And whether you have different stops along the journey, you’re always only a heart-beat away from one another.

Now, here’s a secret. Ready? You don’t have to wait for the New Year to expect, find, celebrate and enjoy this kind of connection. As you have been reading this, several New Minutes have passed and a New Moment is already here. There is was and here’s another one. Each is packed full of possibility – possibilities that Love has created, has put into place and that are waiting for you.

I want to thank my birth children, Arik and Lorren, for today’s experiences that inspired this blog. I experience rapid-fire, delicious, yummified GOT-CHA’s with them. A double portion of Love, togetherness, God-presence and God-harmony. Wanna know how we created this? (And keep in mind that my son lives with me here in Illinois and my daughter lives in California.) Read the Lifework so you can be reminded of how to create this in your own life, with your relationships.

Lifework:

1. Begin by meditating, praying and/or thanking God; by consciously connecting with Universal Love. Plug in. If you saw the movie Avatar, remember or the scenes when the Avatars would connect the fibers in their long braids with those of another being. That’s what I mean. Plug in. Become one with Love. This is a deliberate, clearly stated intention and expectation.

2. Next, go and do whatever you’re inspired to do. Stay inside, go outside, walk in nature, turn on soft music, light some candles. Folks, it really, really doesn’t matter WHAT you do as long as you’re aware of and do what you’re led to do. The outcome will be that you are connected with Love and you can feel it. You’re all wrapped up, tied up, tangled up with and in Love. TIP: By stating your intention then allowing yourself to relax, listen and do as you are led, you’ll see how quickly you simply ARE Love. TIP #2: Don’t do this while driving or operating heavy equipment. Have some sense! (-:

3. Commune with Love. BE Love. Enjoy it. You’ll feel different: lighter, clearer, softer, more gentle. Tears may come to your eyes. A smile may come to your face. You may chuckle or sigh softly. You’ll know you’re there ‘cause it’s like being a baby that’s held so gently and lovingly by someone who loves you unconditionally.

4. Allow yourself to think of other beings – human, animal, plants, water, the Earth, etc. At this point, you are actually connecting – Love thread to Love thread – with that being. You don’t even have to wonder if they’re open to it. At this point, the Universe/God/Love is knitting those fibers together. Just go with the flow. Whoever comes to mind, go into the sharing of Love with them. Enjoy it. Feast. Allow it. Don’t try to hold onto it. Let these feelings and thoughts come and go as they will. When you do, it will be divine. If you try to hold on to it, somewhere in your being you’ll begin to think about the lack of it and then you’ll begin to slip off your center, out of the space.

5. You’re done when you’re done. You’ll experience that “That was so good, I need a cigarette.” feeling. I’ve never been a smoker, but, based on what my friends and family who are have told me, I think that best describes the feeling.

Now THAT’S something to be addicted to: Pure, Universal, Godly Love. It affected and impacts everyone and everything it touches. Imagine what your moment, your life, your world will be like when you are in and benefitting from being in that space. Can you imagine it? I don’t know that I’m capable of imagining all the possibilities. There are so many that are waiting and ready to nurture, restore, empower and supply us with our heart’s desire. Possibilities that lift our minds, souls and hearts; our creativity, intuition and energy. Possibilities that cause our hearts to soar.

Won’t you join me? Happy New Moment.

I love you.

Happy Thanksgiving -- Give Thanks Happily

Happy Thanksgiving!

How many times have you said or have had others say those words to you during this season? What images come to mind when you think of Thanksgiving?

For me, I’m immediately transported to a time when our family met at my Grandparent’s home and we all feasted on the mega-meal my Grandmother had been cooking for three days: Turkey, ham, roast beef, greens, string beans, corn, peas, beans, potato salad, yams … . Well, I could go on and on. Suffice to say my Grandmother was born and raised in Tennessee. And our holiday table – expanded by three leaves – fairly creaked with the amount of food that it held. And the myriad desserts – which consisted of at least 5 different cakes (yellow cake with chocolate frosting, coconut, pineapple, chocolate-chocolate and caramel – oh God, I’m salivating at the memory!) and at least as many pies, filled yet another table. And the other kids and I looked forward to taking turns cranking the handle and pouring the rock salt onto the old ice cream maker so we could share in that delicious, special, homemade yumminess. The most expensive ice cream I’ve ever had falls short on the texture and richness of Mama’s ice cream. She cooked for an army and the variety of things on the menu were so vast, that we could eat dinner every day for a week and not have any of the same foods twice. Happy Thanksgiving? It was beyond “happy.” Thanksgiving dinner at Mama’s and Pappy’s was always a joy, a delight. Love was a staple ingredient in every dish Mama prepared. And laughter was an ever-present condiment.

What memories do you have? I pray you’re blessed to have memories like mine. If you have or not, I pray that you will get about the business of making new ones for yourself and others beginning this very moment.

This year, I’d like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. And, more, I’d like to invite you to give thanks happily. I’m combining the “menu” with the Lifework for this holiday.

LIFEWORK/MENU
1. Memory Soufflé: Remember the uplifting, motivating, wonderful things that you have experienced, witnessed and/or helped create this year. What happened? Who was impacted and how? What difference – small to great – was/is the reality?

2. Grateful Beans: Itemize the magical things you’ve experienced. These are things that showed up in your life that you simply cannot fully explain. Yes. You may have expected something wonderful, but what you actually got far surpassed your dreams. It wasn’t good, it wasn’t great. It was supercalafragalisticexpialidocious! (Feel free to sing the song right now – go to youTube you have to, here’s the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-Z0SSyUcw. Notice what happens to your energy when you make that itemized list. And if you listen to or sing the song … well, just notice and realize you can get this no-cost “high” and energizer whenever you want, wherever you will. And that’s a springboard into higher heights of your life.

3. Thankful Tofu, Tuna or Turkey: Whatever your taste, preference and dietary needs, remember that it’s not only a Spoonful of Sugar that helps the medicine of life go down – or up. It’s being thankful. The activity of being thankful requires that you focus on what you have, what you’ve accomplished, what you enjoy, who you are, where you’ve been – all the positive things that you have or have experienced. It’s even the “positive” impact of “negative” things. Folks, I promise you, Increase time you dedicate to being deliberately thankful. And this is a fast-acting antidote when you’re suffering from the dis-ease of feeling down, depressed and a sense of lack. After about two things, you’ll stop crying. When you get to four, you’ll start to smile. Six brings a soft chuckle. And if you can stand it, by the time you get to eight you’ll find yourself laughing aloud. EACH is a step into “can” and out of “can’t.” Into “will” and out of “won’t.”

4. Caring Caramel: We are social creatures. We were created to be social. And waaaay before facebook, our social media was interacting with one another up close and personal. Think of the texture and ingredients in caramel. Know what they are? Two things: sugar and water. Think of sugar as the sweetness of caring and water as the carrier or transporter and expander. It’s the simple things that most often carry the most weight. Remember the last time you let someone know you cared about them. Remember the last time someone let you know they care about you. There are all sorts of ways you and they might have transported or sent that message – phone, mail, email, face to face, smoke signals, whatever! Get your arms around how that felt to give and receive caring. Then replicate it. What will you do to let someone know today that you care about and for them? What will you do to care for yourself?

5. Love Drops: Serve this with everything. It complements everything. There are no negative side effects. There is no limited amount. It doesn’t expire, there’s no shelf-life. It’s more effective than the most powerful yeast – doubling and tripling in size. You do have to knead it, however. And, we do all need it. Don’t even think about anything other than quality love – no substitutes or synthetics. Look for, expect, give and share authentic, organic L O V E, love. When you give and allow others to give a little, it multiples instantly, exponentially. Simply connect with someone and say, “I love you, because … .” Try it. And notice what begins to bubble up.

I’d like to say there were no calories in my Grandmother’s meal. Riiiiiiiiight. NOT! It was soaked with them. But you know what? I wasn’t a single pound overweight -- then. Maybe it’s because our family worked together to set the table, clean up afterwards, and play games inside and outside when we were finished. We exhausted ourselves with fun and love, caring and joy – all, like the food, in limitless supply. My Grandfather never helped cook the food. But you know what? He helped create the environment where it was all possible. He bought all the ingredients, set the standard for a happy, comfortable home and was a colossus of ethics, integrity and safety. And he showed us, through his gentle strength and quiet, observing presence, quick wit and slow laugh how to love and be loved.

What wonderful things are you serving at your table of life that people cannot get enough of? What do you and they need, what are they asking for – verbally and non-verbally? What are you currently doing and what will you start doing today, in this moment, that simply demonstrates and delivers love and caring and helps create a delicious fare of joy and delight?

Create your own menu and enjoy!

I love you!

I see you.

I stand for peace, love and inclusion. A world -- beginning with my intimate sphere -- where everyone experiences being respected, valued, welcomed, heard, appreciated and loved, if they're like me or not.

My race, age, sexual orientation, faith, etc., are all beautiful parts of who I am. I take nothing away from you by being me. You take noting away from me by being you. On the contrary, together, we magnify beauty and love in all it's diversity and wonder. How wonderful that neither of us has to change or earn the right to life, love, care and all the things I've mentioned. I don't have to change for you -- to be a duplicate of you. And guess what, you don't have to change to be a duplicate of me. If we tried, the best we could be would be faux, cheap (or maybe not so cheap) knock offs.

I am authentically me. I invite you to be your authentic self when you are with me. When we are authentic, we ooze, bathe, walk in, speak from and see all with love -- the love of the Divine.

I see you. Do you see me? If not, keep looking. Love is here. God is here. The Divine is here. Then, look for and see yourself.

I see you. Do you?

The Gift of Love: Loving, Being Loved, Being Love-able

Today is the anniversary of the birth of my eldest brother, Tommie James Williams, Sr. He was born in 1942 so, if he were still living, we’d be celebrating his 68^th’ birthday together.

He was so handsome: beautiful brown skin, two deeeeeeep dimples, big brown eyes with long lashes, silky hair. The man was fine. And he was fun. Wacky, crazy fun. I remember he used to just threaten to tickle me by holding up his hands and wiggling his fingers in the air and I’d burst into laughter. I was his “little baby sister.” He asked our Mom to ask the stork to bring me to him. He got his wish. You just have to love someone who asked for you, right? Right.

He had a wonderful baritone singing voice – sounded like Lou Rawls. And whether he was on the basketball court or the dance floor, he was liquid motion – satiny smooth. The man had skills. He was a professional salesman and I used to think he could charm Eskimos into buying ice. Yep, the man had skills.

Like all of us, he had his down side, borne out of choices he made that brought darkness into his life. I know those things and do not deny them. And, what was and is greater than all of that. is all of the love and wonder I felt at being blessed to have been his “little baby sister.”

Today, I’m thinking of my big brother. Thinking of all the times we laughed and played together. The secrets we shared. How he protected me and made me feel so safe. I wanted to just follow him around like a little puppy all the time. He was my hero. And I guess that’s one of the reasons I called him “my Superman.”

Today, I’m groovin’ in the delight of the special gift he and his love were and are to me.

LIFEWORK:

1. Think on these questions: “Who is a gift to me? Who gifts me with love? And who gifts me with the privilege of being able to love them? Who receives my love with love?”

2. Who is the first person who comes to mind when you contemplate all four questions?

3. Do they know the gift(s) they have given/are giving you?

4. If not, what a great gift you can give them by telling them – today. Meet them face-to-face and bathe them with the reflection of love. If they already know, think of this as another opportunity to show & tell them.
[NOTE: If you cannot meet with them face to face, do the next best thing: perhaps a telephone call, a hand-written note. Yes, email and twittering works, but it’s soooo much better to take a little time to be just a tad more personal.

5. Remember to let them know what they’ve done/are doing and how it impacts you.

6. Enjoy this unending, living circle of love. Breathe it in. Breathe it out. Feels great doesn’t it?

7. Allow yourself to imagine and co-create this untapped power source. What things we can accomplish when love is our motivator and best reward.

8. Instead of “waiting to exhale,” look for, inhale, enjoy and exhale love into this precious relationship and in all that you do.

9. Think about it and, in the words of Jean Luc Picard of Star Trek fame, “Make it so.”

10. BONUS: As more people come to mind, guess what. You can repeat this lifework with them! How ‘bout that?! The more you give, the more you – and all of creation -- receive.

11. BONUS TWO: Remember to keep the inner circle of love flowing by giving love to yourself.

I love you.

Sticks and Stones ... and Words

You've probably heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Well, I have a question: What did somebody do or say (or not do or say) that prompted the barrage of sticks and stones – and knives, guns, wars and all kinds of abuse – in the first place? Let’s be real. Sticks and stones can DEFINITELY break bones. And words – weeeeeeeeeellll … . What about words?

What words did people grow up hearing and learn to say? What things were they told yesterday that today influence, motivate, result in the drive-by shooting? Alcohol, drug, sexual and power abuse? The beat-down in the alley? War? What did you or others say and do (or NOT say and do) that hurt and twisted someone sooo much that they are aggressively or passively doing and saying hurtful, twisted things to themselves and/or others today … or tomorrow?

What words did people grow up hearing and learn to say? What things were they told yesterday that today influence, motivate, result in the gentle holding of a baby? Sharing food with a “neighbor” they may have never met who lives in another house, or on another street, in another city, state or country? Stopping to help someone repair a flat tire or pick up groceries that have fallen out of a broken bag? Saying, “You’re so beautiful.” to a friend or a perfect stranger without any agenda other than to simply let them know they made your heart sing? Why do people do and say things that uplift, celebrate and make us smile? What did a family member, teacher, coach, life partner, co-worker, customer or stranger say or do to someone yesterday or today that will result in that person showing kindness, understanding or patience to someone else (or themselves) today … or tomorrow?

Which seeds are you planting in the lives of others and into your own life? Which words are you saying and what actions are you taking that begin the birthing process of thoughts and feelings? Are you cultivating hurt and brokenness which sprout guardedness, anger, resentment and fear? Or are you cultivating love and wholeness which sprout openness, safety, curiosity, joy and trust?

LIFEWORK:
1. Think before you speak or act. This will help you avoid the self-talk which often comes after you’ve spoken or acted of “should’a, would’a, could’a” … which can go on for daaays, weeks, months, years and lifetimes.
2. Remember that we “speak” with what we do and say and what we DON’T do and say.
3. Before responding to or initiating conversations (with YOURSELF and/or others), check your intention. And, take a leaf from the teachings of my friend and twin, Richard Friend (Friend & Associates, http://www.friendandassociates.com/a/rich.html ). Ask yourself, what impact do you intend and what behaviors will manifest both? Make sure all three are aligned: your intention, your behaviors and the impact of those behaviors on yourself and others.
4. Realize that deliberate thinking and purposeful intention can be the balm for a broken heart, can avoid breaking a heart or spirit in the first place, can help instead of hurt, can uplift instead of tread upon.

I love you.

What the hell?

You know what? Stuff happens. We make plans. Sometimes they work beautifully and sometimes they don’t. We fall in love. Sometimes the relationship works, grows and lasts forever and we’re filled with happiness and joy. And sometimes we have to pray not to hurt somebody reeeeaaaaaaaallllllll bad for what they (and we) have done and gone through. Sometimes life is so delicious we don’t have enough napkins to wipe up nor biscuits to “sop up” the yummified juice . And sometimes the lyrics to Marvin Gaye’s iconic song, “Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) sums up our experience perfectly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJR71e6zTtc&feature=related . I don't know about you, but sometimes I just have to ask, "What the hell?!!!!!!!" And "hell" has TWO syllables! That's hay-yell!

So, what do you do? I mean what are we supposed to think and do? How are we to react when life doesn’t kiss, hug and caress us, but instead smacks us up-side the head, and not too gently? I mean really. When I'm feeling like I'm in hell and having an AWFUL time, sometimes it just plain hurts. And sometimes, I'm doing good to just say, "What the hay-yell?!!!!"

Many people say, “It’s God’s Will.” I’m like, “Really?” What the hell? What kind of God deliberately sets us up for heartache and failure? The God I know and love who IS Love wouldn’t do that? I’m sure because I’m a parent and I know there’s no way in heaven or hell I’d deliberately hurt my children. No way, no how. I believe that God is Love and that’s the bottom line. And since that's so, I believe God is always doing loving things that show UP as loving things. But, sometimes, I just don't see it. (Of course, you may believe whatever you want and you know I love you as you do.)

I believe that myriad things conspire together for our temporary experience to be what it is and I believe sometimes God allows it. I also believe God isn’t standing there, arms crossed, passively. What kind of God is that? I wouldn’t want any parts of that kind of God. I mean, if I were dating someone and they deliberately caused or watched me fall off a cliff and then just looked or waved at me as I plummeted to my death, I’d be asking, “What the hell?!!!!!” And I'd have a few choice words for that person before I hit the ground. So I don’t believe God does that.

Here’s what I believe God is doing while we’re going through our stuff and asking "What the hell?!!!!!" I believe God is looking at everything, arranging and organizing the pieces of the puzzle of our lives so that we can find and experience Love – even as the flame of hell are lickin us to death.

In the midst of this hell, we have the opportunity to realize we are experiencing hell and then choose to actively, aggressively seek and experience Love. Sometimes that means staying in the situation and being and exuding Divine Love ourselves and, by so doing, we experience Love. Sometimes it means leaving the situation lovingly because THAT'S the highest good for us and everyone else. Whether we stay or go, when we are experiencing Love, the flames (pain, sorrow, anger, confusion, etc.) become cooler and cooler until they are no longer burning, but are warming us with the joy, gratitude, peace and thankfulness of lessons learned, trials overcome.

Folks, when I’ve “come to myself” as my Grandmother used to say, and realize I am the co-author of my experience and that I can choose to experience hell or Love, a few things can happen: 1. By pumping up the Love, I transmute/change the situation so that it actually becomes Love; (2) the situation doesn’t change, but my experience in it and thoughts about it does change so that I am experiencing and projecting Love; or (3) the situation stays the same and I remove myself -- lovingly but certainly I'm outta there. Either way, I no longer experience the flames. No, no, no, no. Instead, I experience the reality of the warm embrace of Love.

What ‘cha think of that? I invite you to try it!

LIFEWORK:
1. Acknowledge when things are going well and/or you are experiencing Love and when things are not going well and/or you are not experiencing Love.
2. When you are experiencing Love, share it with others. How? In whatever way feels most Loving!
3. When you are not experiencing Love, look it squarely in the face. Call it by name. And if you're to deeply in it and you can't, that's when you call on someone else who CAN and will stand in the gap for you because they love you just that much. (I can see I'll have to write about that one day soon -- standing in the gap.)
4. When you're burning, get in touch with all the feelings and thoughts you have about the experience, yourself and people and things involved. Express them. Ex: I am angry. I am confused. I’m sad. I’m so bored I could scream! I feel disrespected. I feel betrayed. Whatever your reaction is, look the hell directly in the face. Don’t flinch or turn away.
5. Now bathe everything – the hell (the experience of lack) with Love. Ex: I’ve lost my job. How can this be a benefit to me and others? Ask that and questions like it until you have no more questions. Then, challenge and open yourself up to God. Ask: How will not having to go to that job be in my highest good and the highest good of everyone I’m connected with? Then, be silent. Open yourself up to hear the ever-present answers. If you hear voices and words, or feelings to the contrary, embrace them. Love them. Add them to the question. Don't argue -- that's a distraction and just pulls you further down into the spiraling black hole.
6. Notice the stirrings of different thoughts/feelings. You’re co-creating Love! Congratulations.
7. Continue to focus on Love, knowing that Love is an action word and you’ll be guided to powerful, loving actions that benefit you and everyone around you.
8. Enjoy the process, the journey, and the positive, loving Outcome. Using the example above where the thought and reality are “I’ve lost my job.” look to see how you are led to invest the time, looking for a new job that is better in every way for you; building your network; (how ‘bout this one) getting in touch with your dream and calling, what you’ve known you really want to do and just weren’t doing it and DO IT!
9. Laugh and love. Yes, and eat and pray too!

I love you!