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Espirational Live!

Tomorrow (Tuesday, 1/31/2016) I will be live on Facebook. I am not preparing a formal “talk” as such, but right now I plan on addressing fear and how we respond to the craziness in the wold right now. But who knows what will be happening then that might change my mind.

This is still in the trial stage but I’m thinking maybe we will go live once a month. I promise it will not always be as serious as tomorrows talk might be.

So I will see you tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2PM Central Time. https://www.facebook.com/espirational/ If you cannot make if for the live event you can always watch it later on Facebook.

In God we Trust?

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:13 NIV (from Bible Gateway,com)

Here in the U.S. we like to throw the name of God around a lot. Our “pledge of allegiance” to the flag of our country contains the words “one Nation under God.” Even our money has the words “in God we Trust.” But do we — really?

Do we trust God? Or do we trust one man alone to solve all the problems in the world and in our country?

Do we trust God? Or do we trust the government to create a just society?

Do we trust God? Or do we trust our guns to keep us safe without killing an innocent friend, neighbor or family member?

Do we trust God? Or do we trust our money to provide our needs and make us feel important?

Do we trust God? Or do we trust the military to destroy our enemies without destroying the lives and futures of the soldiers who are fighting?

Do we trust God? Or do we believe that perhaps God has turned his back on us and that we have to fight the evil in the world on our own?

It’s time we looked at what’s going on in the world and asked the difficult questions. Do we really trust God?

Thought for Today

” I learned to look at all the good in the world and to try to give some of it back because I believed in it completely and utterly.” —Anna Quindlen

Thought for Today

“Choose your intention carefully and then practice holding your consciousness to it, so it becomes the guiding light in your life.” — John Roger

Fighting Against or Living For?

Lakewood Driveway Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins — Lakewood Driveway
Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins

Two and a half years ago Bob and I moved to the lake. At first it was “paradise.” Then some major changes around here brought us back to reality and reminded us that life has its challenges and people are people no matter where you live.

The biggest challenge for me has been staying young and healthy in body, mind and spirit while surrounded by people who are older and believe sickness is an inevitable part of aging. In fact certain illnesses and major surgeries seem to be badges of honor and rights of passage.

During this time I have often found myself feeling that I was fighting against negativity, stereotypes of aging and yes sometimes even people. I have often talked with Bob about the struggle to maintain my healthy lifestyle.

Then something happened that made me realize I had it all wrong. Instead of fighting against I should see myself as living for something greater. Instead of fighting against sickness and negativity I should be living for wellness, light, love and focusing on the positive. It may seem like a very slight shift but if we look at it closely the difference is huge.

The same applies to life in the wider world. Are we fighting against the negative forces in the world today or are we living for light, love, peace, acceptance, and creating a better world for all?

What are you fighting against? How can you flip that into living for something greater?

God Danced

Happy Birthday! Even if today isn’t the actual anniversary of your birth I want you to know God is delighted in you as his wonderfully perfect and uniquely gifted child. In the words of this wonderful birthday song written by Andrew Lawrence, and performed by Hot Soup, God Danced the Day you Were Born.

Thought for Today

“A day of worry is more exhausting than a day of work.” –Sir John Lubbock

Thought for Today

“Intention is the core of all conscious life. It is our intentions that create karma, our intentions that help others,our intentions that lead us away from the delusions of individuality toward the immutable verities of enlightened awareness. Conscious intention colors and moves everything.”—Master Hsing Yun

Are You Still Saying NO to Fear?

The world is in a spiritual battle right now between love and fear. It is an age-old battle that continues to be played out in the world. It is important to remember this is not a battle that can be fought with earthly weapons. It must be fought in our minds with our thoughts. We are called to shine our light and live the Truth by walking in love and peace. This will not be easy but we do have tools. Please use them.

You will find my blog posts on resisting fear including posts on specific tools indexed with links on the page Saying No to Fear.

Thought for Today

“Choose your intention carefully and then practice holding your consciousness to it, so it becomes the guiding light in your life.” — John Roger