The Company We Keep

With whom are you spending your time? Do these people respect and honor you? Do they encourage, support & uplift you? Do they add value to your life? The company you keep can be a direct indication of how you view yourself. What are you telling the world about yourself based on the company you are keeping?

The Power of Grace

When I think of the word "Grace" I think of elegance, confidence, unselfishness, service and yes, I think of power. When we live with grace, we are conscious about the confidence and power that goes along with being in a state of grace. We are careful not view people and situations with judgment and we do not allow ourselves to be defined by the standards and judgment of others. We accept that we do not have to fight, bully or impose our will on others to be heard and we move through life with as much softness, love and light as possible. Knowing who we are, loving ourselves and others and being of service to those less fortunate can promote a lifetime of unwavering faith, power and grace.

Love & Fear

"There are only two real emotions: Love and Fear." ~ author (uncertain)

I've heard this quote a lot and often wondered about its accuracy. I started applying it to my life--decisions I've made, the road I've traveled. Do I agree that love and fear are the only two "real" emotions, I'm not sure but what I do know is that these two opposing emotions have been at the root of everything I've done in my life.

Think back to all of the feelings you've experienced and the decisions you've made. Maybe you've been silent about something that was bothering you because you wanted to keep the peace or perhaps you acted submissively because you didn't want to be judged or not liked. When we make fear-based decisions we usually end up regretting them and sometimes we end up blaming or hating ourselves for the outcome and for being unauthentic. When we make decisions based on love and trust, we may sometimes feel a little vulnerable but ultimately, we feel free, strong and empowered for having the courage to choose what our heart desires.

Since you are the co-creator of your life with God and the universe, you get to choose...going forward, will you live your life and make decisions based on love and trust or fear and doubt? Everything you need to live an authentic, fulfilled life is already inside you. Trust it, call upon it, use it to create a life you can be excited about.