As I have been doing some book editing and putting together my new Creative Solutions web site, I am wondering about my primary teachings. I want to be clear about both the spiritual or inspirational guidance of loving reminders and Reunion Ministry and also the practical reminders found in Creative Solutions, Coaching for Inspired Living, Effective Leadership and Whole Life Success.
Perhaps you can help by giving me some feedback.
I believe my primary spiritual teaching and counseling emphasizes:
Listen to Spirit Within.
Give the Love You Are.
Forgive all judgments.
Trust all things work together for Good.
I believe my practical Creative Solutions Coaching teaches:
See and believe in yourself and the infinite possibilities within you.
Do what has heart and meaning for you. Live what you value.
Be grateful and celebrate the life you have created. Enjoy your life.
Rest assured that you can heal, forgive, let go and choose again.
***Let me know what you have received from my counseling, coaching and writing.***
Thanks for your love, support and encouragement.
Betty Lue
We are on our way home today. Looking forward to our ordinary and extraordinary schedule and being with all of you again. It is simpler when our home base is set up to support our sacred work.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Saturday, April 16, 2005
Giving Creates
Giving expands what we have so that all have more.
Giving creates more of what we give.
Getting diminishes so that all have less.
Getting confirms that we have not enough, so we continue to manifest and experience of insufficiency.
We never have enough of what is not valued and shared.
When we experience the gifts of Joy and Peace, our birthright from Spirit, our lives become a gift to everyone who receives from us.
We represent Joy and Peace.
We extend Joy and Peace.
We love and serve from the limitless flow of Joy and Peace.
Our unlimited giving creates Joy and Peace.
To be in the Presence of someone flowing the Joy and Peace of our Creator is to feel Holy Presence.
We can resist receiving these gifts and limit our experience, shutting down the flow of life itself.
Or we can gratefully receive what is available to all beings without needing to prove ourselves worthy.
Giving Joy and Peace to others creates a world in which we want to live and give and have our being.
Joy and Peace are the gifts of unconditional Love.
Joy and Peace come naturally to us when we feel safe and loved.
Joy and Peace are shared easily with those around us when we have received our Divine inheritance.
Joy and Peace heal.
Joy and Peace awaken.
Joy and Peace create.
Joy and Peace are unlimited gifts of all powerful, all present and all-knowing Divine Love.
Remember to gratefully receive what you value.
Remember to let go of what no longer serves you.
Giving generates more of what is given.
Giving you the highest and best I know,
Betty Lue
Giving creates more of what we give.
Getting diminishes so that all have less.
Getting confirms that we have not enough, so we continue to manifest and experience of insufficiency.
We never have enough of what is not valued and shared.
When we experience the gifts of Joy and Peace, our birthright from Spirit, our lives become a gift to everyone who receives from us.
We represent Joy and Peace.
We extend Joy and Peace.
We love and serve from the limitless flow of Joy and Peace.
Our unlimited giving creates Joy and Peace.
To be in the Presence of someone flowing the Joy and Peace of our Creator is to feel Holy Presence.
We can resist receiving these gifts and limit our experience, shutting down the flow of life itself.
Or we can gratefully receive what is available to all beings without needing to prove ourselves worthy.
Giving Joy and Peace to others creates a world in which we want to live and give and have our being.
Joy and Peace are the gifts of unconditional Love.
Joy and Peace come naturally to us when we feel safe and loved.
Joy and Peace are shared easily with those around us when we have received our Divine inheritance.
Joy and Peace heal.
Joy and Peace awaken.
Joy and Peace create.
Joy and Peace are unlimited gifts of all powerful, all present and all-knowing Divine Love.
Remember to gratefully receive what you value.
Remember to let go of what no longer serves you.
Giving generates more of what is given.
Giving you the highest and best I know,
Betty Lue
Friday, April 15, 2005
Contribute with Gratitude
Where you spend money, spend it with positive regard and respect.
Where you make contribution, give to what has value to you.
When you pay taxes, affirm the highest and best use of your money.
Wherever we give, we can empower and proclaim the value of our energy expenditure.
How often do you write checks with resistance?
How much do you spend money and feel guilty?
How many times have you made negative comments about the cost of things?
Wherever we are negative in attitude, we do not receive the full benefit of our expenditure.
It is important that we give with love to what we love, to fully benefit energetically.
It is important to bless the food we eat to fully receive the nourishment.
It is important to set the highest goals for each interaction, to create the highest experience for all.
It is important to pay our taxes with gratitude to empower our impact on the decision-making process.
Where we hate, we negate.
Where we appreciate, we increase (appreciate) the value both given and received.
Where we hold regret, we deplete our energy.
Where we hold value, we bless and benefit.
The attitude with which we give determines the benefit of the contribution for giver and receiver.
Giving all with open heart and mind,
Betty Lue
Where you make contribution, give to what has value to you.
When you pay taxes, affirm the highest and best use of your money.
Wherever we give, we can empower and proclaim the value of our energy expenditure.
How often do you write checks with resistance?
How much do you spend money and feel guilty?
How many times have you made negative comments about the cost of things?
Wherever we are negative in attitude, we do not receive the full benefit of our expenditure.
It is important that we give with love to what we love, to fully benefit energetically.
It is important to bless the food we eat to fully receive the nourishment.
It is important to set the highest goals for each interaction, to create the highest experience for all.
It is important to pay our taxes with gratitude to empower our impact on the decision-making process.
Where we hate, we negate.
Where we appreciate, we increase (appreciate) the value both given and received.
Where we hold regret, we deplete our energy.
Where we hold value, we bless and benefit.
The attitude with which we give determines the benefit of the contribution for giver and receiver.
Giving all with open heart and mind,
Betty Lue
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Perfect Happiness
Being Happy is our function here.
In spite of what the world teaches and expects of us…
Not work, not success, not health or wealth.
Not achievement, not service, not sacrifice or good deeds…
Being happy is our Creator’s Will for us.
Life really is meant to be fun, safe and easy.
Life is to celebrate by being fully alive with contentment and inner peace.
Being happy is naturally loving.
Being happy is always peaceful.
Being happy is intrinsically creative.
Being happy is a gift of joy to ourselves and to our world.
When we are not wholly happy, something is amiss.
When we are not truly happy, we have stepped away from our own best interest.
When we are not perfectly content, we have judged and dishonored our inner voice.
When we are not enjoying the moment, we are caught in the mind’s future projection or past pain.
I know that I have created my own path, made decisions according to the world’s ideas and separated from my essential Self, when I am not happy.
I know I have walked in this world as limited, lacking and belittled my self, when I am unhappy.
I know I have forsaken my purpose, my function and my goals in life, when I am discontent.
I know my reason for being here, my purpose and my function is to choose for happiness and peace.
Some struggle along the way, only to find happiness is just a thought away.
Some worry and fear everyday, only to discover that negative thinking interferes with happy choices.
Some hold anger and resentment as protection, only to learn these emotions perpetuate the misery.
Some believe that suffering and sacrifice are necessary to our path, only to experience they hide the way.
Life can be fun safe and easy by letting go of whatever is not fun, safe and easy.
Letting go is fun, safe and easy, when we trust that we are created to create what is good, beautiful and holy.
Choose the path of happiness today and see how blessed the world is along with you.
Be grateful for being willing to choose again for what our Creator wills for us.
Happy to be happy,
Betty Lue
Row, row, row your boat.
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream.
In spite of what the world teaches and expects of us…
Not work, not success, not health or wealth.
Not achievement, not service, not sacrifice or good deeds…
Being happy is our Creator’s Will for us.
Life really is meant to be fun, safe and easy.
Life is to celebrate by being fully alive with contentment and inner peace.
Being happy is naturally loving.
Being happy is always peaceful.
Being happy is intrinsically creative.
Being happy is a gift of joy to ourselves and to our world.
When we are not wholly happy, something is amiss.
When we are not truly happy, we have stepped away from our own best interest.
When we are not perfectly content, we have judged and dishonored our inner voice.
When we are not enjoying the moment, we are caught in the mind’s future projection or past pain.
I know that I have created my own path, made decisions according to the world’s ideas and separated from my essential Self, when I am not happy.
I know I have walked in this world as limited, lacking and belittled my self, when I am unhappy.
I know I have forsaken my purpose, my function and my goals in life, when I am discontent.
I know my reason for being here, my purpose and my function is to choose for happiness and peace.
Some struggle along the way, only to find happiness is just a thought away.
Some worry and fear everyday, only to discover that negative thinking interferes with happy choices.
Some hold anger and resentment as protection, only to learn these emotions perpetuate the misery.
Some believe that suffering and sacrifice are necessary to our path, only to experience they hide the way.
Life can be fun safe and easy by letting go of whatever is not fun, safe and easy.
Letting go is fun, safe and easy, when we trust that we are created to create what is good, beautiful and holy.
Choose the path of happiness today and see how blessed the world is along with you.
Be grateful for being willing to choose again for what our Creator wills for us.
Happy to be happy,
Betty Lue
Row, row, row your boat.
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
“This Is My Father’s World”
“All nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres.”
As I watch the birds on the balcony railing and listen to the ocean waves rhythmically breathe their glorious azure blues and greens onto the shoreline, I feel blessed.
I hear the children playing in the waters below and know all is well.
What does it take for our world to awaken?
What will it take for us to awaken our global family?
Is it possible that each one of us is the awakener, the sacred town crier here to share what is good and holy?
As I walked on the early morning beach and stopped to practice T’ai Chi Chih, I watched a glorious double rainbow appear. Few walkers noticed, but those who did shared this heavenly miracle with an obvious smile of recognition and some with a secret knowing glance.
Many walked right along not seeing the beauty that was there for them.
And some noticed, but didn’t care, caught in their own future worries or past unhappiness.
What if we all could be present in each moment to celebrate the Love that is always here?
What if we had all celebrated and been willing to share the Good news with all who would look our way? What if we keep secret the miracles in life?
What if we forget to share what we value?
What if we need to make beauty and goodness our news?
What if honoring the good times and good feelings is our gift and our blessing?
What if we committed to express, to share and to care about the wonders we see and know and feel?
What if we created only media, movies and stories that invited everyone to awaken and be glad?
Could it be that we are telling and selling what brings fear and doubt, defenses and separation?
Could it be we are creating what supports power and control, disease and poverty, fear and defensiveness?
Could it be that we are looking toward the darkness and making the world go to sleep in fear?
Could it be that by looking toward the light, we can awaken our world to love and joy and peace?
Could it be that in our own awakening happiness and gratitude we are waking up those we love?
Could it be that your happiness is all that it takes to make the world awaken?
Loving you, endlessly,
Betty Lue
As I watch the birds on the balcony railing and listen to the ocean waves rhythmically breathe their glorious azure blues and greens onto the shoreline, I feel blessed.
I hear the children playing in the waters below and know all is well.
What does it take for our world to awaken?
What will it take for us to awaken our global family?
Is it possible that each one of us is the awakener, the sacred town crier here to share what is good and holy?
As I walked on the early morning beach and stopped to practice T’ai Chi Chih, I watched a glorious double rainbow appear. Few walkers noticed, but those who did shared this heavenly miracle with an obvious smile of recognition and some with a secret knowing glance.
Many walked right along not seeing the beauty that was there for them.
And some noticed, but didn’t care, caught in their own future worries or past unhappiness.
What if we all could be present in each moment to celebrate the Love that is always here?
What if we had all celebrated and been willing to share the Good news with all who would look our way? What if we keep secret the miracles in life?
What if we forget to share what we value?
What if we need to make beauty and goodness our news?
What if honoring the good times and good feelings is our gift and our blessing?
What if we committed to express, to share and to care about the wonders we see and know and feel?
What if we created only media, movies and stories that invited everyone to awaken and be glad?
Could it be that we are telling and selling what brings fear and doubt, defenses and separation?
Could it be we are creating what supports power and control, disease and poverty, fear and defensiveness?
Could it be that we are looking toward the darkness and making the world go to sleep in fear?
Could it be that by looking toward the light, we can awaken our world to love and joy and peace?
Could it be that in our own awakening happiness and gratitude we are waking up those we love?
Could it be that your happiness is all that it takes to make the world awaken?
Loving you, endlessly,
Betty Lue
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Who Am I?
I am One who cares.
I am One who dares.
I am One who shares.
I live the Truth I know.
I give All the seeds I sow.
I share what I am told.
I bless All I behold.
You see, I came that All might remember their Essence.
I live that we all can feel at home.
I give myself to Love, so that the world will sing with Joy.
I celebrate the life which has chosen me.
Yes, I did say “Yes”.
When I was invited to volunteer, I asked, “What am I to do?”
“What is needed is someone real and true to bring the world hope and faith and Love.”
And has volunteered to come and be the One to remember and remind.
And so it is that all my life, I have chosen to remember Love…no matter what the circumstances.
I have never known hatred.
I have never known unforgiveness.
I have chosen to realize forgiveness and Love with all beings.
I discovered that where there was separation due to judgment and fear, I preferred it all to clear.
I never liked feeling uneasy with anyone, and so I consistently have practiced the loving way.
I recognized when I did not enjoy my life, I was lacking open-mindedness and full appreciation.
I have never liked being unhappy, even for a moment, and so I consistently seek blessings and gratitude.
I really am what I write.
I really share how I live.
I really feel what I know.
I really give All that is True.
You see, I really am here to Love You.
Betty Lue
Remember, there is only One of Us.
In your eyes it is Me I see.
There is only One of Us.
You are my reflection.
So in loving you, I am loving me.
In loving you and me, I am loving All.
In loving All, I am loving God.
I am One who dares.
I am One who shares.
I live the Truth I know.
I give All the seeds I sow.
I share what I am told.
I bless All I behold.
You see, I came that All might remember their Essence.
I live that we all can feel at home.
I give myself to Love, so that the world will sing with Joy.
I celebrate the life which has chosen me.
Yes, I did say “Yes”.
When I was invited to volunteer, I asked, “What am I to do?”
“What is needed is someone real and true to bring the world hope and faith and Love.”
And has volunteered to come and be the One to remember and remind.
And so it is that all my life, I have chosen to remember Love…no matter what the circumstances.
I have never known hatred.
I have never known unforgiveness.
I have chosen to realize forgiveness and Love with all beings.
I discovered that where there was separation due to judgment and fear, I preferred it all to clear.
I never liked feeling uneasy with anyone, and so I consistently have practiced the loving way.
I recognized when I did not enjoy my life, I was lacking open-mindedness and full appreciation.
I have never liked being unhappy, even for a moment, and so I consistently seek blessings and gratitude.
I really am what I write.
I really share how I live.
I really feel what I know.
I really give All that is True.
You see, I really am here to Love You.
Betty Lue
Remember, there is only One of Us.
In your eyes it is Me I see.
There is only One of Us.
You are my reflection.
So in loving you, I am loving me.
In loving you and me, I am loving All.
In loving All, I am loving God.
Monday, April 11, 2005
What Is Paradise?
What is paradise, but an experience of all beauty, goodness and wholeness?
What is heaven, but an experience of all love and joy and peace?
What is home, but a place of safety, freedom and trust?
Consider that these holy places are sacred spaces of no fear, no worry, no doubt.
Consider that we need go nowhere or do anything but rather be here and undo what is not clear.
If thoughts create…
If all thinking is judgment…
If judgment is fear….
Then when we think with our ordinary minds, we are creating that which we judge and fear.
If Divine Mind is all knowing and all loving…
If the Mind of God is all powerful….
If only love is Real….
Then everything else is temporary, mistaken and an illusion.
What is the world you see?
What is the forgiven world?
What is true denial?
To forgive what the world sees and see with forgiving eyes is true denial of the illusion.
Paradise is the concept of a world with no fear, no disease, no lack, littleness or limitation.
Heaven is a Divine Idea of what can be now without our judgment and fear.
Home is our own inner sanctuary, where we know “All is well.”
I love knowing that I can choose the Grace of God and live in heaven here and now.
It is through total forgiveness and perfect love that all illusion dissolves into nothingness.
It is through true denial that anyone or anything can harm me that I know total safety and freedom.
I am willing to live in paradise and know my home is in the heaven and haven of my forgiving mind.
I am willing to enjoy a carefree life of seeing only holiness by realizing salvation comes from me.
I am willing to remember truth when others may still believe in false beliefs and misperceptions.
I am willing to surrender my thoughts and feelings to think with the Mind of God and feel only Love.
I see Your Essence. I know your Truth. I love the One You Are.
Betty Lue
What is heaven, but an experience of all love and joy and peace?
What is home, but a place of safety, freedom and trust?
Consider that these holy places are sacred spaces of no fear, no worry, no doubt.
Consider that we need go nowhere or do anything but rather be here and undo what is not clear.
If thoughts create…
If all thinking is judgment…
If judgment is fear….
Then when we think with our ordinary minds, we are creating that which we judge and fear.
If Divine Mind is all knowing and all loving…
If the Mind of God is all powerful….
If only love is Real….
Then everything else is temporary, mistaken and an illusion.
What is the world you see?
What is the forgiven world?
What is true denial?
To forgive what the world sees and see with forgiving eyes is true denial of the illusion.
Paradise is the concept of a world with no fear, no disease, no lack, littleness or limitation.
Heaven is a Divine Idea of what can be now without our judgment and fear.
Home is our own inner sanctuary, where we know “All is well.”
I love knowing that I can choose the Grace of God and live in heaven here and now.
It is through total forgiveness and perfect love that all illusion dissolves into nothingness.
It is through true denial that anyone or anything can harm me that I know total safety and freedom.
I am willing to live in paradise and know my home is in the heaven and haven of my forgiving mind.
I am willing to enjoy a carefree life of seeing only holiness by realizing salvation comes from me.
I am willing to remember truth when others may still believe in false beliefs and misperceptions.
I am willing to surrender my thoughts and feelings to think with the Mind of God and feel only Love.
I see Your Essence. I know your Truth. I love the One You Are.
Betty Lue
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Our Wedding Anniversary
“Will you wed with me in Christ?”, was asked.
And we both said, “Yes.”
This was our spiritual wedding, as God ordained us to be united in Holy Union to fulfill Divine Purpose.
On April 10, 1985 we were called to sit together and listen within.
Spirit directed me to ask, “Will you wed with me in Christ?” to which you prayerfully answered, “Yes,”
Our relationship had been a brief spiritual connection seeking to improve the services offered by Pathways Center for Counseling, Growth and Health and Reunion Ministries. We had had no personal conversation or private time to explore our relationship. Holy Spirit’s guidance was that you were sent to support me in doing the holy work of Reunion to build spiritual community and fellowship, to offer services to individuals and families to heal, inspire and create better relationships, healthy lifestyles and meaningful work. You were a new volunteer, offering consulting for administrative efficiency and financial advice.
To this day Robert and I after 20 years recognize this was an arranged spiritual marriage, guided and directed by spirit in a very obvious way. Our respect, love and admiration has grown over the years of teaching and learning with one another, helping and healing family members and friends, founding and directing community centers, giving and receiving support and encouragement to each other, as well as reminding and remembering our spiritual purpose.
With life there have been life challenges which are full of growth, healing and inspiration.
There have been opportunities to remind one another of our trust in God.
There have been changes in our leadership in the partnership where one leads and the other supports.
There have been times of apparent lack of financial resources and times of plenty.
There have been health crises which have called for practical reevaluation of our holistic practices.
There have been family needs which have required setting aside our own needs and moving to honor others.
There have been amazing opportunities to expand our services to our global family.
There have been moves to North Carolina, Montana, Indiana and Michigan to found holistic centers.
There have been travels to other countries to celebrate with family and friends, to share Love and Joy.
There have been creations of many books, hundreds of workshops and training programs.
There has been learning and exploring new areas of knowledge, T’ai Chi Chih, Feng Shui, Numerology, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Reiki, Success Tools for Effective Leadership, and much more.
We are blessed to have a life of such similar interests and spiritual calling.
We feel grateful to have been called to minister, heal and teach together.
We feel empowered by our relationship which daily supports the best in each of us.
We are abundant in the knowledge that God is our Source, Spirit our Guide and Love is our Way.
Happy Anniversary world!
Be grateful that we only need say “YES” to know we are one in Spirit, One in Love, One in Faith.
Betty Lue
And we both said, “Yes.”
This was our spiritual wedding, as God ordained us to be united in Holy Union to fulfill Divine Purpose.
On April 10, 1985 we were called to sit together and listen within.
Spirit directed me to ask, “Will you wed with me in Christ?” to which you prayerfully answered, “Yes,”
Our relationship had been a brief spiritual connection seeking to improve the services offered by Pathways Center for Counseling, Growth and Health and Reunion Ministries. We had had no personal conversation or private time to explore our relationship. Holy Spirit’s guidance was that you were sent to support me in doing the holy work of Reunion to build spiritual community and fellowship, to offer services to individuals and families to heal, inspire and create better relationships, healthy lifestyles and meaningful work. You were a new volunteer, offering consulting for administrative efficiency and financial advice.
To this day Robert and I after 20 years recognize this was an arranged spiritual marriage, guided and directed by spirit in a very obvious way. Our respect, love and admiration has grown over the years of teaching and learning with one another, helping and healing family members and friends, founding and directing community centers, giving and receiving support and encouragement to each other, as well as reminding and remembering our spiritual purpose.
With life there have been life challenges which are full of growth, healing and inspiration.
There have been opportunities to remind one another of our trust in God.
There have been changes in our leadership in the partnership where one leads and the other supports.
There have been times of apparent lack of financial resources and times of plenty.
There have been health crises which have called for practical reevaluation of our holistic practices.
There have been family needs which have required setting aside our own needs and moving to honor others.
There have been amazing opportunities to expand our services to our global family.
There have been moves to North Carolina, Montana, Indiana and Michigan to found holistic centers.
There have been travels to other countries to celebrate with family and friends, to share Love and Joy.
There have been creations of many books, hundreds of workshops and training programs.
There has been learning and exploring new areas of knowledge, T’ai Chi Chih, Feng Shui, Numerology, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Reiki, Success Tools for Effective Leadership, and much more.
We are blessed to have a life of such similar interests and spiritual calling.
We feel grateful to have been called to minister, heal and teach together.
We feel empowered by our relationship which daily supports the best in each of us.
We are abundant in the knowledge that God is our Source, Spirit our Guide and Love is our Way.
Happy Anniversary world!
Be grateful that we only need say “YES” to know we are one in Spirit, One in Love, One in Faith.
Betty Lue
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Family Healing
Every relationship is for the purpose of healing.
Healing is the return to wholeness.
Healing is the remembrance of our intrinsic holiness.
Healing is realizing we are all created by Love as love for the purpose of Loving.
Healing is remembering Love and returning to Wholeness.
Healing is forgiving everything that is not Love.
Healing is the awakening to our divine Purpose.
Healing is freeing ourselves and others to be the Love we are.
Healing is trusting the process of the return to Love.
Our families, our relationships, our friendships, even our chance encounters, are all for this Holy Purpose.
Therefore, wherever we are and whatever we do, it behooves us to remember what is True.
I choose to remember with each relationship.
I choose to honor each as a holy encounter.
I choose to own my part is to remember.
I choose to value the awakening.
I choose to clear my own judgments.
I choose to be wholly present.
I choose to be the loving reminder.
You are my family.
You are my reminder to Love.
You are my reason for being.
You are my awakening encounter.
You are giving me the opportunity to heal.
You are showing me what I need to forgive.
You are a gift of love waiting to be received or a call for love waiting to be loved.
I love this life of healing.
I am inspired by every relationship.
I am blessed to remember what is truly valuable.
I celebrate and fully enjoy the life I have chosen.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Healing is the return to wholeness.
Healing is the remembrance of our intrinsic holiness.
Healing is realizing we are all created by Love as love for the purpose of Loving.
Healing is remembering Love and returning to Wholeness.
Healing is forgiving everything that is not Love.
Healing is the awakening to our divine Purpose.
Healing is freeing ourselves and others to be the Love we are.
Healing is trusting the process of the return to Love.
Our families, our relationships, our friendships, even our chance encounters, are all for this Holy Purpose.
Therefore, wherever we are and whatever we do, it behooves us to remember what is True.
I choose to remember with each relationship.
I choose to honor each as a holy encounter.
I choose to own my part is to remember.
I choose to value the awakening.
I choose to clear my own judgments.
I choose to be wholly present.
I choose to be the loving reminder.
You are my family.
You are my reminder to Love.
You are my reason for being.
You are my awakening encounter.
You are giving me the opportunity to heal.
You are showing me what I need to forgive.
You are a gift of love waiting to be received or a call for love waiting to be loved.
I love this life of healing.
I am inspired by every relationship.
I am blessed to remember what is truly valuable.
I celebrate and fully enjoy the life I have chosen.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Friday, April 08, 2005
Visioning
Taking time to imagine is one of the keys to creating the good life you want.
Being proactive and visioning what you choose to experience each day is our opportunity to create.
Children who play make believe are imagining their life as a grownup.
Psychics and prophets who describe the future are making it so in their minds.
As we share our visions we invite others to join us in their creation.
As we withhold our dreams we invite their dissolution in our forgetting.
To write what you see and hear within is one way of choosing to retain its memory.
As we revisit our high visioning we empower it and increase its potency.
It is valuable to undo, forgive, erase and let go of imaginings that are not wanted.
It is valuable to accept, affirm and appreciate those visions which are your heart’s desire.
We place energy, focus, direction and call for universal support in what we dare to dream.
On a regular basis I redesign my life.
I reassess what is wanted and what I have.
I appreciate and encourage more of what I value.
I bless and gently let go of what I no longer choose.
I make not of my priorities.
Do I choose simplicity and peace or diversity and joy.
Often the dreams are paradoxical and need to be harmonized or prioritized.
Our lives are a reflection of what we have envisioned and valued.
Our lives demonstrate where we have placed our attention and energy.
Our lives are a projection of where we have evpended time, money and energy.
Our lives are in invitation to value, let go and choose again.
Our lives are our creation in a very accurate and real way.
Our lives are often unconsciously chosen to wake us up to be more conscious in our choices.
We are more powerful than we know in a world which reflects our imagination and dreaming.
Dream well and dream wellness.
Dream happily and dream happiness.
Dream sufficiency of time, money, energy, creativity and love.
Dream awakening, goodness and mercy for all including yourself.
I love realizing I am the realization of all I dream and envision for myself.
Realizing how wonderful you are and how good life is,
Betty Lue
Being proactive and visioning what you choose to experience each day is our opportunity to create.
Children who play make believe are imagining their life as a grownup.
Psychics and prophets who describe the future are making it so in their minds.
As we share our visions we invite others to join us in their creation.
As we withhold our dreams we invite their dissolution in our forgetting.
To write what you see and hear within is one way of choosing to retain its memory.
As we revisit our high visioning we empower it and increase its potency.
It is valuable to undo, forgive, erase and let go of imaginings that are not wanted.
It is valuable to accept, affirm and appreciate those visions which are your heart’s desire.
We place energy, focus, direction and call for universal support in what we dare to dream.
On a regular basis I redesign my life.
I reassess what is wanted and what I have.
I appreciate and encourage more of what I value.
I bless and gently let go of what I no longer choose.
I make not of my priorities.
Do I choose simplicity and peace or diversity and joy.
Often the dreams are paradoxical and need to be harmonized or prioritized.
Our lives are a reflection of what we have envisioned and valued.
Our lives demonstrate where we have placed our attention and energy.
Our lives are a projection of where we have evpended time, money and energy.
Our lives are in invitation to value, let go and choose again.
Our lives are our creation in a very accurate and real way.
Our lives are often unconsciously chosen to wake us up to be more conscious in our choices.
We are more powerful than we know in a world which reflects our imagination and dreaming.
Dream well and dream wellness.
Dream happily and dream happiness.
Dream sufficiency of time, money, energy, creativity and love.
Dream awakening, goodness and mercy for all including yourself.
I love realizing I am the realization of all I dream and envision for myself.
Realizing how wonderful you are and how good life is,
Betty Lue
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Vacation
What is vacation for you?
How is it different than your everyday life?
How can you live your life like everyday is vacation?
Everyday is meaningful and fulfilling for me.
This is the way I choose my life to be.
Empty moments are full of grace and gratitude.
Full moments are rich with joy and gratitude.
My activities all support the well being of all.
My thoughts are prayers offering blessings of peace.
My words are meant to inspire and heal.
My life is a gift to everyone as my life reflects my love.
Wherever I am, I choose love.
Wherever I am, I choose joy.
Wherever I am, I choose peace.
Wherever I am, there I Am to be a gift of loving service, wisdom and inspiration.
We are going to Maui, as an act of service (and always enjoyment) to be with Gia and her Mom…to bring our granddaughter home after two weeks, so she can return to school and be with her Papa, while her Mom continues her one month vacation from the heavy schedule as resident surgeon. While there, I will be writing the acreativesolution.org web site, doing the final edit on my two books on Health and Healing and spending time everyday with Gia. There will be adequate time for initiating a new exercise program for myself, doing spiritual visioning and phone coaching with those who call. All in all, I have changed my place of being, but continue with living as usual.
My life is full of whatever I choose, wherever I am.
I have created what works for me to give my best.
I listen within to my spiritual guidance.
I serve those who are sent.
I follow the call each day in everyway.
I flow with what comes and trust it is Good.
I appreciate the blessings of everyday life.
I enjoy doing whatever comes my way.
I am on vacation. I am free. I am fulfilled and at peace.
I truly value my life, my spirituality and myself.
Let today be a vacation for you.
How would you choose differently?
What can you do to more fully enjoy today?
This is YOUR Life, so why not make it Good!
Loving you,
Betty Lue
How is it different than your everyday life?
How can you live your life like everyday is vacation?
Everyday is meaningful and fulfilling for me.
This is the way I choose my life to be.
Empty moments are full of grace and gratitude.
Full moments are rich with joy and gratitude.
My activities all support the well being of all.
My thoughts are prayers offering blessings of peace.
My words are meant to inspire and heal.
My life is a gift to everyone as my life reflects my love.
Wherever I am, I choose love.
Wherever I am, I choose joy.
Wherever I am, I choose peace.
Wherever I am, there I Am to be a gift of loving service, wisdom and inspiration.
We are going to Maui, as an act of service (and always enjoyment) to be with Gia and her Mom…to bring our granddaughter home after two weeks, so she can return to school and be with her Papa, while her Mom continues her one month vacation from the heavy schedule as resident surgeon. While there, I will be writing the acreativesolution.org web site, doing the final edit on my two books on Health and Healing and spending time everyday with Gia. There will be adequate time for initiating a new exercise program for myself, doing spiritual visioning and phone coaching with those who call. All in all, I have changed my place of being, but continue with living as usual.
My life is full of whatever I choose, wherever I am.
I have created what works for me to give my best.
I listen within to my spiritual guidance.
I serve those who are sent.
I follow the call each day in everyway.
I flow with what comes and trust it is Good.
I appreciate the blessings of everyday life.
I enjoy doing whatever comes my way.
I am on vacation. I am free. I am fulfilled and at peace.
I truly value my life, my spirituality and myself.
Let today be a vacation for you.
How would you choose differently?
What can you do to more fully enjoy today?
This is YOUR Life, so why not make it Good!
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Serving Your Self
Are you being served by what you serve?
Are you being used by those you give to?
Do you love what you are supporting?
Are you enjoying and energized by the people, places and activities in your life?
What are you serving?
Are you serving freedom or serving limitation?
Are you serving love or serving fear?
Are you serving trust or serving insecurity?
Are you serving honesty or serving self-deception?
When we founded this nation, we built a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
Over time instead of being served by the government we built, we began serving the government.
When we marry or create a primary relationship, we choose it to serve our happiness and well-being.
Over time instead of being served by our relationship, we may work to sustain what no longer serves us.
When we choose a career or life work, we choose a job where our career will be developed and grow.
Over time we may discover that we are serving the growth of the company rather than ourselves.
In volunteer work, we may choose a place to give where we will feel fulfilled and inspired.
Over time we may discover that we are drained and/or diminished by the services we continue to do.
With friends we may have chosen activities, which were enjoyable, and uplifting which overtime have become tedious and even depressing.
Check out your whole life.
Notice where you no longer are served by the people, places and activities.
Make a decision to change your attitude or change the circumstances.
Often our negative judgments, regrets and guilt will interfere with our joy and fulfillment.
Often we outgrow the experiences of our past and need to move on.
Often we get caught in sustaining what used to be beneficial which has now become detrimental.
Often we fear making changes because we feel comfortable and secure where we are.
Often we serve in unconscious ways and are asleep to our own well being and happiness.
Often we are just following the crowd or what others want for us.
The relationships, material goods and activities we have take energy to maintain and sustain.
Everything we own owns a piece of us.
Our commitments and responsibilities take energy.
To continue what is draining cause fatigue, depression, heaviness, aging and lack of peace.
If our lives are based on duty and obligation we may continue to burden ourselves.
If our lives are based on freedom and trust, we will let go and grow with joy and appreciation.
If we take full response-ability for our choices, we listen in our hearts and choose for the highest good.
If we martyr ourselves and blame others, we seek others' opinions and approval for our choices.
What is truly best for you is best for others.
Spirit will always guide us to solutions so that no one loses.
Loving you in sacred service,
Betty Lue
Consider joining us this fall for our annual spiritual retreat.
Guaranteed to be fun and growthful!
Are you being used by those you give to?
Do you love what you are supporting?
Are you enjoying and energized by the people, places and activities in your life?
What are you serving?
Are you serving freedom or serving limitation?
Are you serving love or serving fear?
Are you serving trust or serving insecurity?
Are you serving honesty or serving self-deception?
When we founded this nation, we built a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
Over time instead of being served by the government we built, we began serving the government.
When we marry or create a primary relationship, we choose it to serve our happiness and well-being.
Over time instead of being served by our relationship, we may work to sustain what no longer serves us.
When we choose a career or life work, we choose a job where our career will be developed and grow.
Over time we may discover that we are serving the growth of the company rather than ourselves.
In volunteer work, we may choose a place to give where we will feel fulfilled and inspired.
Over time we may discover that we are drained and/or diminished by the services we continue to do.
With friends we may have chosen activities, which were enjoyable, and uplifting which overtime have become tedious and even depressing.
Check out your whole life.
Notice where you no longer are served by the people, places and activities.
Make a decision to change your attitude or change the circumstances.
Often our negative judgments, regrets and guilt will interfere with our joy and fulfillment.
Often we outgrow the experiences of our past and need to move on.
Often we get caught in sustaining what used to be beneficial which has now become detrimental.
Often we fear making changes because we feel comfortable and secure where we are.
Often we serve in unconscious ways and are asleep to our own well being and happiness.
Often we are just following the crowd or what others want for us.
The relationships, material goods and activities we have take energy to maintain and sustain.
Everything we own owns a piece of us.
Our commitments and responsibilities take energy.
To continue what is draining cause fatigue, depression, heaviness, aging and lack of peace.
If our lives are based on duty and obligation we may continue to burden ourselves.
If our lives are based on freedom and trust, we will let go and grow with joy and appreciation.
If we take full response-ability for our choices, we listen in our hearts and choose for the highest good.
If we martyr ourselves and blame others, we seek others' opinions and approval for our choices.
What is truly best for you is best for others.
Spirit will always guide us to solutions so that no one loses.
Loving you in sacred service,
Betty Lue
Consider joining us this fall for our annual spiritual retreat.
Guaranteed to be fun and growthful!
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Specialness
Is there a special partner for you?
Is there a special quality to one friendship over all others?
Is there something special that lives in you?
Is there a special need that only one person or place can fulfill?
This world teaches specialness.
Seek what is special.
Exalt what is special.
Believe special teachings.
Cling to what is special.
Collect special things and people.
Sacrifice for what is special.
Celebrate what is special.
Grieve when specialness dies.
What if every moment is special?
What if every person is special?
What if every love is special?
What if every opportunity to do good is special?
What if every kind word is special?
What if every morning is special?
What is every healing is special?
What if we all are special?
Each encounter is Holy.
Each relationship is healing.
Each conversation is helpful.
Each interaction is healthful.
Our lives when looked at through the eyes of wholeness are holy.
We are here to extend that holiness to everyone everywhere.
When we are each treating ourselves with dignity and respect, all relationships will be blessed.
When we are all appreciating one another with kindness and compassion, we all will benefit.
When we are living the holiness in which we are meant to live and give, we will be safe and happy.
You are special to me, because everyone is special.
In seeing you as whole and holy, I know my own holiness.
Bless us all everyone,
Betty Lue
Is there a special quality to one friendship over all others?
Is there something special that lives in you?
Is there a special need that only one person or place can fulfill?
This world teaches specialness.
Seek what is special.
Exalt what is special.
Believe special teachings.
Cling to what is special.
Collect special things and people.
Sacrifice for what is special.
Celebrate what is special.
Grieve when specialness dies.
What if every moment is special?
What if every person is special?
What if every love is special?
What if every opportunity to do good is special?
What if every kind word is special?
What if every morning is special?
What is every healing is special?
What if we all are special?
Each encounter is Holy.
Each relationship is healing.
Each conversation is helpful.
Each interaction is healthful.
Our lives when looked at through the eyes of wholeness are holy.
We are here to extend that holiness to everyone everywhere.
When we are each treating ourselves with dignity and respect, all relationships will be blessed.
When we are all appreciating one another with kindness and compassion, we all will benefit.
When we are living the holiness in which we are meant to live and give, we will be safe and happy.
You are special to me, because everyone is special.
In seeing you as whole and holy, I know my own holiness.
Bless us all everyone,
Betty Lue
Specialness
Is there a special partner for you?
Is there a special quality to one friendship over all others?
Is there something special that lives in you?
Is there a special need that only one person or place can fulfill?
This world teaches specialness.
Seek what is special.
Exalt what is special.
Believe special teachings.
Cling to what is special.
Collect special things and people.
Sacrifice for what is special.
Celebrate what is special.
Grieve when specialness dies.
What if every moment is special?
What if every person is special?
What if every love is special?
What if every opportunity to do good is special?
What if every kind word is special?
What if every morning is special?
What is every healing is special?
What if we all are special?
Each encounter is Holy.
Each relationship is healing.
Each conversation is helpful.
Each interaction is healthful.
Our lives, when looked at through the eyes of wholeness, are holy.
We are here to extend that holiness to everyone everywhere.
When we are each treating ourselves with dignity and respect, all relationships will be blessed.
When we are all appreciating one another with kindness and compassion, we all will benefit.
When we are living the holiness in which we are meant to live and give, we will be safe and happy.
You are special to me, because everyone is special.
In seeing you as whole and holy, I know my own holiness.
Bless us all everyone,
Betty Lue
Is there a special quality to one friendship over all others?
Is there something special that lives in you?
Is there a special need that only one person or place can fulfill?
This world teaches specialness.
Seek what is special.
Exalt what is special.
Believe special teachings.
Cling to what is special.
Collect special things and people.
Sacrifice for what is special.
Celebrate what is special.
Grieve when specialness dies.
What if every moment is special?
What if every person is special?
What if every love is special?
What if every opportunity to do good is special?
What if every kind word is special?
What if every morning is special?
What is every healing is special?
What if we all are special?
Each encounter is Holy.
Each relationship is healing.
Each conversation is helpful.
Each interaction is healthful.
Our lives, when looked at through the eyes of wholeness, are holy.
We are here to extend that holiness to everyone everywhere.
When we are each treating ourselves with dignity and respect, all relationships will be blessed.
When we are all appreciating one another with kindness and compassion, we all will benefit.
When we are living the holiness in which we are meant to live and give, we will be safe and happy.
You are special to me, because everyone is special.
In seeing you as whole and holy, I know my own holiness.
Bless us all everyone,
Betty Lue
Monday, April 04, 2005
Divine Timing
Do I know what is best for you? No.
Do I know when it is time to go? No.
Do I know how best to love you? No.
To know, I must trust and listen, trust and let go.
There is a time and a season for everything.
People often wish it could have been different.
People seek to cling or continue what is finished.
People hang on and cherish past hurtful memories.
People think they know what is best for others.
People make up how they want life to be and make it happen.
People invest in losing relationships are their own expense.
People bail out of hopeful, positive relationships to reclaim the comfort of losing..
People suffer by hanging on when the time is long gone.
There is a time to love and a time to let go.
There is a time to give and a time to grow.
There is a time to rest and a time to work.
There is a time to speak and a time to listen.
There is a time to reach out and a time to withdraw.
There is a time to do and a time to wait.
There is a time and a season for everything.
I usually wait until I am asked….but sometimes I listen within and know.
I usually do what others want….but sometimes I am guided to give what I have.
I usually show up only where I am wanted –but sometimes I show up where I am the catalyst.
I usually continue with what has heart and meaning for me…but sometimes I continue anyway.
I do not know.
I must let go of making up who I Am or how I Am to be.
In each moment of Eternity, I will see what comes next.
I am called to respond according to the spiritual guidance or inner knowing at hand.
This means No Rules.
This means no Right or Wrong.
This means no ultimate all pervasive Truth.
This means listening within.
This means being always present.
This means loving no matter what.
This means learning from everything.
This means staying conscious.
This means being responsible.
This means showing up, paying attention, listening to the Truth within and letting go with blessing.
And even all this may change and I will "let it be".
Loving the mystery and the unknown, as I watch the beauty and goodness of our Love unfold,
Betty Lue
P.S.
I am not at my home computer April 7-17, so will write and post when I can.
Please be aware I can be reached at 800-919-2392 anytime and anywhere.
Do I know when it is time to go? No.
Do I know how best to love you? No.
To know, I must trust and listen, trust and let go.
There is a time and a season for everything.
People often wish it could have been different.
People seek to cling or continue what is finished.
People hang on and cherish past hurtful memories.
People think they know what is best for others.
People make up how they want life to be and make it happen.
People invest in losing relationships are their own expense.
People bail out of hopeful, positive relationships to reclaim the comfort of losing..
People suffer by hanging on when the time is long gone.
There is a time to love and a time to let go.
There is a time to give and a time to grow.
There is a time to rest and a time to work.
There is a time to speak and a time to listen.
There is a time to reach out and a time to withdraw.
There is a time to do and a time to wait.
There is a time and a season for everything.
I usually wait until I am asked….but sometimes I listen within and know.
I usually do what others want….but sometimes I am guided to give what I have.
I usually show up only where I am wanted –but sometimes I show up where I am the catalyst.
I usually continue with what has heart and meaning for me…but sometimes I continue anyway.
I do not know.
I must let go of making up who I Am or how I Am to be.
In each moment of Eternity, I will see what comes next.
I am called to respond according to the spiritual guidance or inner knowing at hand.
This means No Rules.
This means no Right or Wrong.
This means no ultimate all pervasive Truth.
This means listening within.
This means being always present.
This means loving no matter what.
This means learning from everything.
This means staying conscious.
This means being responsible.
This means showing up, paying attention, listening to the Truth within and letting go with blessing.
And even all this may change and I will "let it be".
Loving the mystery and the unknown, as I watch the beauty and goodness of our Love unfold,
Betty Lue
P.S.
I am not at my home computer April 7-17, so will write and post when I can.
Please be aware I can be reached at 800-919-2392 anytime and anywhere.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
True Family
Bless the passing of a Great Spiritual Leader, humble servant of God's people!
In much of this lifetime my global family has taken precedence over my personal family.
While most souls focus on their intimate and personal relationships, some of us are called to include all humanity as our family.
In this life, I have included those who come to me as part of my family and my spiritual community.
These are the precious ones I have been sent to be with, to love and serve, teach and learn.
"You are my inspiration, my reason for being, the meaning for my life. You are my family.” BLL
While we are here to learn to love everyone equally, there are those with whom we have a spiritual contract or agreement to do some special healing, clearing, forgiving and completion work.
To honor our spiritual agreements is of great benefit to all concerned and moves the spiritual awakening of all people along in powerful unseen ways.
There are cycles and seasons to this sacred work.
To be present and in this moment is of key importance.
Notice where you are and with whom you are living, working and befriending.
Notice whom you are ignoring, negating and sending negative energy.
Where there is attraction or repulsion, there is a calling, something to learn or heal or give.
Where there is neutrality and comfort, there is respite and a safe place to rest and simply be.
Love the ones you are with.
These are the ones you are meant to love and serve, teach and learn right now.
Where you are is your inspirational and/or healing community.
Your everyday relationships are your family, whether personal or more global.
Your healing and forgiving work may seem personal but is always more.
Where we are bringing love and light, we are extending healing light and love to all hearts and minds.
Where we are being responsible for our thoughts, words and deeds, we are teaching the world.
Where we are forgiving the past hurts and hurtfulness, we are healing our planetary wounds.
Where we are clinging to payback or longevity, we may interfere with our spiritual progress..
Where we are trusting with gratitude and blessing, we enhance all planetary and social healing.
The healing of all humanity is a BIG job.
Who else will do it, if not you?
Start with where you are.
Heal your own wounds now.
Enlighten your own mind now.
Extend the Love within you now.
Share the Best you have now.
Let go in Love and Trust it All.
Loving the "hell" out of "heaven",
Betty Lue
There is nothing Love cannot do.
So Love and Laugh, Live and Let Go.
In much of this lifetime my global family has taken precedence over my personal family.
While most souls focus on their intimate and personal relationships, some of us are called to include all humanity as our family.
In this life, I have included those who come to me as part of my family and my spiritual community.
These are the precious ones I have been sent to be with, to love and serve, teach and learn.
"You are my inspiration, my reason for being, the meaning for my life. You are my family.” BLL
While we are here to learn to love everyone equally, there are those with whom we have a spiritual contract or agreement to do some special healing, clearing, forgiving and completion work.
To honor our spiritual agreements is of great benefit to all concerned and moves the spiritual awakening of all people along in powerful unseen ways.
There are cycles and seasons to this sacred work.
To be present and in this moment is of key importance.
Notice where you are and with whom you are living, working and befriending.
Notice whom you are ignoring, negating and sending negative energy.
Where there is attraction or repulsion, there is a calling, something to learn or heal or give.
Where there is neutrality and comfort, there is respite and a safe place to rest and simply be.
Love the ones you are with.
These are the ones you are meant to love and serve, teach and learn right now.
Where you are is your inspirational and/or healing community.
Your everyday relationships are your family, whether personal or more global.
Your healing and forgiving work may seem personal but is always more.
Where we are bringing love and light, we are extending healing light and love to all hearts and minds.
Where we are being responsible for our thoughts, words and deeds, we are teaching the world.
Where we are forgiving the past hurts and hurtfulness, we are healing our planetary wounds.
Where we are clinging to payback or longevity, we may interfere with our spiritual progress..
Where we are trusting with gratitude and blessing, we enhance all planetary and social healing.
The healing of all humanity is a BIG job.
Who else will do it, if not you?
Start with where you are.
Heal your own wounds now.
Enlighten your own mind now.
Extend the Love within you now.
Share the Best you have now.
Let go in Love and Trust it All.
Loving the "hell" out of "heaven",
Betty Lue
There is nothing Love cannot do.
So Love and Laugh, Live and Let Go.
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Relationship Responsibilities
I am responsible for all my relationships.
I am responsible for how I communicate.
I am responsible for how I resolve conflicts.
I am responsible for my decisions.
I am responsible for my mistakes.
I am responsible for my beliefs and opinions.
I am responsible for the example I set with my own life.
I am responsible for my consciousness.
I am responsible for my feelings.
I am responsible for my health: physical, emotional and spiritual.
I am responsible for my own happiness.
Within personal families and intimate relationships, there is often a learned dependency to heal, fix, create, contribute and take care of each other, rather than a learned independence and nonattached encouragement. Within co-dependent relationships there is a tendency to blame, to use guilt, to expect, to need and lean on one another, when life is not going our way. Co-dependent families use past woundedness and present hurts to explain and justify continued disrespect, judgment and manipulation.
With more maturity and spiritual awareness, we take stop judging and start healing.
We recognize our present choices continue to create our experience.
We realize we are responsible for our own life experience.
What happens to us and for us is not a mistake for someone else to take the blame or to fix.
We know all relationships offer an opportunity to learn and grow, heal and love.
We are here learning to be responsible for ourselves.
We are here teaching others to be responsible for themselves.
When we interfere by taking on others' blame, we encourage their disowning responsibility.
When we feel guilty and try to help others, they do not experience the consequences of their behavior.
We often take away their opportunity to learn how to forgive, change their minds, and choose again.
Taking responsibility for our own present choices is a key to learn to love, listen and let go.
The past is gone. It can be erased, released and forgiven.
I choose to be wholly present and responsible for my choices in all my relationships today.
I am here to respond with highest and best I know for everyone at all times.
Only my errant thoughts and limiting beliefs keep me stuck in feeling blame or guilt.
I am trusting, honest, accepting, patient, kind, joyful, defenseless, open-minded, gentle and faithful.
I am confident in the power and presence of Love within me.
Everyone I encounter is a living reminder, a member of my global family and a reflection of my Self.
Everyone I encounter deserves the best I have.
I listen within to know how to respond and for whom I am to stop and serve or bless and move on.
I am responsible and able to respond with Love,
Betty Lue
P.S.
From April 7-18, I will be traveling so loving reminders and email may be intermittent.
If you need to reach me, call my voicemail at #800-919-2392.
You are a significant member of my spiritual family. You matter to me.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
I am responsible for how I communicate.
I am responsible for how I resolve conflicts.
I am responsible for my decisions.
I am responsible for my mistakes.
I am responsible for my beliefs and opinions.
I am responsible for the example I set with my own life.
I am responsible for my consciousness.
I am responsible for my feelings.
I am responsible for my health: physical, emotional and spiritual.
I am responsible for my own happiness.
Within personal families and intimate relationships, there is often a learned dependency to heal, fix, create, contribute and take care of each other, rather than a learned independence and nonattached encouragement. Within co-dependent relationships there is a tendency to blame, to use guilt, to expect, to need and lean on one another, when life is not going our way. Co-dependent families use past woundedness and present hurts to explain and justify continued disrespect, judgment and manipulation.
With more maturity and spiritual awareness, we take stop judging and start healing.
We recognize our present choices continue to create our experience.
We realize we are responsible for our own life experience.
What happens to us and for us is not a mistake for someone else to take the blame or to fix.
We know all relationships offer an opportunity to learn and grow, heal and love.
We are here learning to be responsible for ourselves.
We are here teaching others to be responsible for themselves.
When we interfere by taking on others' blame, we encourage their disowning responsibility.
When we feel guilty and try to help others, they do not experience the consequences of their behavior.
We often take away their opportunity to learn how to forgive, change their minds, and choose again.
Taking responsibility for our own present choices is a key to learn to love, listen and let go.
The past is gone. It can be erased, released and forgiven.
I choose to be wholly present and responsible for my choices in all my relationships today.
I am here to respond with highest and best I know for everyone at all times.
Only my errant thoughts and limiting beliefs keep me stuck in feeling blame or guilt.
I am trusting, honest, accepting, patient, kind, joyful, defenseless, open-minded, gentle and faithful.
I am confident in the power and presence of Love within me.
Everyone I encounter is a living reminder, a member of my global family and a reflection of my Self.
Everyone I encounter deserves the best I have.
I listen within to know how to respond and for whom I am to stop and serve or bless and move on.
I am responsible and able to respond with Love,
Betty Lue
P.S.
From April 7-18, I will be traveling so loving reminders and email may be intermittent.
If you need to reach me, call my voicemail at #800-919-2392.
You are a significant member of my spiritual family. You matter to me.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Friday, April 01, 2005
Loving to Work!
I love to work.
I love to help.
I love to make others’ burdens a little lighter.
I love to be of service.
I love to tell the highest truth I know.
I love to clean and organize.
I love to create a beautiful space
I love to do what I do best.
I love to make life a little better and brighter.
I love to put my natural talents and gifts to work.
I love to make a kitchen or bathroom sparkle.
I love to organize a drawer.
I love to write a book.
I love to cook a family meal.
I love to clean house.
I love to do whatever I do.
(Now there is the clue to the work you do.)
When I love what I do, I give my best.
When I love what I do, I listen within to my own guidance and rhythm.
When I love what I do, I enjoy the experience.
When I love what I do, I appreciate the results.
When I love what I do, I am detached from others' approval.
When I love what I do, I feel fulfilled rather than depleted.
When I love what I do, I am happy and at peace.
When I love what I do, I look forward to the next thing I get to do.
When I love what I do, life is an adventure rather than a chore.
I love what I do and I do what I love.
If I didn't love it, I would hire it done or do an exchange.
Or I would find something I could truly enjoy about it.
Or I would change my mind and love it anyway.
Or I would love myself for being willing to do it for love.
Do you notice I prefer to be happy and in love?
Loving you is just as natural as breathing,
Betty Lue
Personal postscript
So Tuesday and Wednesday morning I was in bed resting.
When I rest I truly rest (sleep, breathe, pray and listen).
When I am up and on, I am working and enjoying the fullness of my life.
Thursday, Robert and I were up at 4:15AM to Gia's Mom's (Oakland) by 5:30PM and to daughter Hilarie's (San Francisco) by 8AM. There we were sorting, clearing, organizing, putting together baby furniture and moving out their dining room for the girl's nursery. We also were laughing, loving appreciating Gia's help, and delighting over the coming twin girls. Today up at 5 AM with Robert going to pick up Gia (Petaluma) at her Papa's for a morning of leisurely play and horseback riding lesson (Walnut Creek) and over to Hilarie's in San Francisco for a little more help getting ready. I will help Hilarie (on total bed rest for the next 2 weeks, when the twins are 36 weeks and about 5-6 lbs or more) sort and organize her closet and stuff and do other packing and spring-cleaning. This morning after some administrative and creative work in my home office, I will drive over to SF to take Hil to her MD's appointment and for her weekly sonogram. Trusting all will be well and we will toodle on home for a day of enjoyment and fulfilling work. I love my life being on call for the Good of All. :)
Thank you for joining me on this spiritual journey.
Thank you for receiving my gifts with respect and gratitude.
Thank You for supporting us all with your prayers and your contribution.
Thank you for your love and for giving your positive energy to what you value.
Thank you for knowing that we are all in this together...
Thank you for healing, transforming and co-creating our experience of this world.
Thank you for enjoying what is given with joyful appreciation for the Good of all.
I appreciate YOU!
Betty Lue
I love to help.
I love to make others’ burdens a little lighter.
I love to be of service.
I love to tell the highest truth I know.
I love to clean and organize.
I love to create a beautiful space
I love to do what I do best.
I love to make life a little better and brighter.
I love to put my natural talents and gifts to work.
I love to make a kitchen or bathroom sparkle.
I love to organize a drawer.
I love to write a book.
I love to cook a family meal.
I love to clean house.
I love to do whatever I do.
(Now there is the clue to the work you do.)
When I love what I do, I give my best.
When I love what I do, I listen within to my own guidance and rhythm.
When I love what I do, I enjoy the experience.
When I love what I do, I appreciate the results.
When I love what I do, I am detached from others' approval.
When I love what I do, I feel fulfilled rather than depleted.
When I love what I do, I am happy and at peace.
When I love what I do, I look forward to the next thing I get to do.
When I love what I do, life is an adventure rather than a chore.
I love what I do and I do what I love.
If I didn't love it, I would hire it done or do an exchange.
Or I would find something I could truly enjoy about it.
Or I would change my mind and love it anyway.
Or I would love myself for being willing to do it for love.
Do you notice I prefer to be happy and in love?
Loving you is just as natural as breathing,
Betty Lue
Personal postscript
So Tuesday and Wednesday morning I was in bed resting.
When I rest I truly rest (sleep, breathe, pray and listen).
When I am up and on, I am working and enjoying the fullness of my life.
Thursday, Robert and I were up at 4:15AM to Gia's Mom's (Oakland) by 5:30PM and to daughter Hilarie's (San Francisco) by 8AM. There we were sorting, clearing, organizing, putting together baby furniture and moving out their dining room for the girl's nursery. We also were laughing, loving appreciating Gia's help, and delighting over the coming twin girls. Today up at 5 AM with Robert going to pick up Gia (Petaluma) at her Papa's for a morning of leisurely play and horseback riding lesson (Walnut Creek) and over to Hilarie's in San Francisco for a little more help getting ready. I will help Hilarie (on total bed rest for the next 2 weeks, when the twins are 36 weeks and about 5-6 lbs or more) sort and organize her closet and stuff and do other packing and spring-cleaning. This morning after some administrative and creative work in my home office, I will drive over to SF to take Hil to her MD's appointment and for her weekly sonogram. Trusting all will be well and we will toodle on home for a day of enjoyment and fulfilling work. I love my life being on call for the Good of All. :)
Thank you for joining me on this spiritual journey.
Thank you for receiving my gifts with respect and gratitude.
Thank You for supporting us all with your prayers and your contribution.
Thank you for your love and for giving your positive energy to what you value.
Thank you for knowing that we are all in this together...
Thank you for healing, transforming and co-creating our experience of this world.
Thank you for enjoying what is given with joyful appreciation for the Good of all.
I appreciate YOU!
Betty Lue
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Time to Rest
Did you ever notice that we are put on notice, when it is time to rest?
Sometimes my schedule of responsibilities and agreements surprises me with its continuous requirements.
I love to be fulfilled with my work. I take pretty good care of myself, most of the time. But what happens when someone really needs me. Just one more surprising need and it may be the last straw. So my body says. "Quit now." I listen and go to bed for 36 hours and then am recharged." Yes, the world goes on. Everything that needs to be done gets done. I get my respite and all is well. When I in charge of my schedule and can see what hours to counsel, coach, teach and write, all flows easily, as I schedule my time for self care. But then there are family needs calling at unexpected times, which I cannot plan for ahead of time. I see this as life. So now I see how valuable it is to have extra time for unexpected events…You know what happens to extra time…it gets used by unexpected events. I have learned over the years to plan for easy flow, no problems and plenty of time for everything. Then I usually experience exactly what I expect...easy flow and no problems. Except when there is an exception.
I use my "down" time to reflect, clear my mind with breathing and forgiveness.
I appreciate the good life I have.
I acknowledge where I have not taken impeccable care of myself and make renewed commitments.
I celebrate how quickly I recover and value the reminders.
I treat myself with great kindness, love and sensitivity.
I listen to my needs and respond by fine-tuning my self love.
What we call illness or dis-ease is just that, lack of peace and balance reflected in the body/mind/spirit.
I totally love and support myself to be the best I can be at all times.
I love myself no matter what apparent state I am in.
I know I make mistakes and I am eager to learn from them.
I love my learning, exploring process in life and trust it is all for the Good of All.
I am on the mend after a brief bout of cold, cough and sinus headache. I am alive alert and enthusiastic.
Gia has been with us this week (Easter vacation). The next two or three days we are cleaning house and setting up the nursery for the twin girls due to arrive in the next month. My daughter was just in the hospital for a week closely watching one baby's liquid levels. Hilarie will be on bed rest, until the babies are born, so Grandpa, Gia and I will be entertainment and cleaning crew, setting up cribs, putting together changing table and dresser, washing and sorting all the baby clothes. Gosh I haven't done this in 36 years!
Life is an amazing adventure and joy. Be prepared.
I am, I have been and I will be on call for God and the Good of all.
I am your faithful friend and loving reminder,
Betty Lue
Sometimes my schedule of responsibilities and agreements surprises me with its continuous requirements.
I love to be fulfilled with my work. I take pretty good care of myself, most of the time. But what happens when someone really needs me. Just one more surprising need and it may be the last straw. So my body says. "Quit now." I listen and go to bed for 36 hours and then am recharged." Yes, the world goes on. Everything that needs to be done gets done. I get my respite and all is well. When I in charge of my schedule and can see what hours to counsel, coach, teach and write, all flows easily, as I schedule my time for self care. But then there are family needs calling at unexpected times, which I cannot plan for ahead of time. I see this as life. So now I see how valuable it is to have extra time for unexpected events…You know what happens to extra time…it gets used by unexpected events. I have learned over the years to plan for easy flow, no problems and plenty of time for everything. Then I usually experience exactly what I expect...easy flow and no problems. Except when there is an exception.
I use my "down" time to reflect, clear my mind with breathing and forgiveness.
I appreciate the good life I have.
I acknowledge where I have not taken impeccable care of myself and make renewed commitments.
I celebrate how quickly I recover and value the reminders.
I treat myself with great kindness, love and sensitivity.
I listen to my needs and respond by fine-tuning my self love.
What we call illness or dis-ease is just that, lack of peace and balance reflected in the body/mind/spirit.
I totally love and support myself to be the best I can be at all times.
I love myself no matter what apparent state I am in.
I know I make mistakes and I am eager to learn from them.
I love my learning, exploring process in life and trust it is all for the Good of All.
I am on the mend after a brief bout of cold, cough and sinus headache. I am alive alert and enthusiastic.
Gia has been with us this week (Easter vacation). The next two or three days we are cleaning house and setting up the nursery for the twin girls due to arrive in the next month. My daughter was just in the hospital for a week closely watching one baby's liquid levels. Hilarie will be on bed rest, until the babies are born, so Grandpa, Gia and I will be entertainment and cleaning crew, setting up cribs, putting together changing table and dresser, washing and sorting all the baby clothes. Gosh I haven't done this in 36 years!
Life is an amazing adventure and joy. Be prepared.
I am, I have been and I will be on call for God and the Good of all.
I am your faithful friend and loving reminder,
Betty Lue
Monday, March 28, 2005
All On Purpose
Recently, I was asked, when to let go of relationships that are difficult?
How long are we to sustain a relationship that is stressful?
And on the other side of that question is:
How can we let go of those we love dearly who have left this earth in what we call "death"?
How do we release those who die suddenly or without a long fulfilling life?
Everyone of us is with the ones we are given to heal, to love, to teach, to make amends.
We all have the relationships we need to do our spiritual work.
All is perfectly on purpose.
Life is good when we are doing the work we are here to do.
All relationships, brief or lifetime, marriage, family, friendship and strangers are for healing.
There are no chance encounters. When we are conscious and in love, we recognize that our presence can be healing or judging, loving or fearful, joyfully giving or trying to get what we believe we need.
All our relationships are an opportunity to heal wounded parts of ourselves and others.
All relationships are a gift, a mirror for ourselves, a chance to remember love and return to wholeness.
When we love, we will always love, no matter what the physical apparency.
To stop loving or withhold our love shuts down our life energy and brings sorrow and lack of peace.
Our nature is to love. Where we hold back our love, we deny our true essence.
Where we block or fear loving, we interfere with our purpose here.
Even in death, the regret we feel is often due to trying to shut down our Love, to let go of loving.
Life is for giving. It is only in giving the gift of Love we are to everyone we are given that we discover the abundant and unlimited gift of miraculous Love we are.
Love never ends. It merely changes form.
Some say God is in everything.
Some say it all is Good.
Some say we can find a gift and blessing in everything.
Some say everything always happens more perfectly than we can plan.
Some say life can be fun, safe and easy when we listen within.
Some say this life is a temporary experience of learning, loving and letting go.
Some say life is a karmic completion of unfinished business as our soul evolves into expanded awareness.
I simply live in Love with all those who come to mind, those who live in my heart, those who I know and those who know me.
I know Love is real and Eternal. Everything else is temporary and made up.
Remember Love and you will know Eternal Love.
Remember to Love and you will know a Good and Godly life.
Love is forever, even when we change the way we express our Love.
Loving you forever,
Betty Lue
How long are we to sustain a relationship that is stressful?
And on the other side of that question is:
How can we let go of those we love dearly who have left this earth in what we call "death"?
How do we release those who die suddenly or without a long fulfilling life?
Everyone of us is with the ones we are given to heal, to love, to teach, to make amends.
We all have the relationships we need to do our spiritual work.
All is perfectly on purpose.
Life is good when we are doing the work we are here to do.
All relationships, brief or lifetime, marriage, family, friendship and strangers are for healing.
There are no chance encounters. When we are conscious and in love, we recognize that our presence can be healing or judging, loving or fearful, joyfully giving or trying to get what we believe we need.
All our relationships are an opportunity to heal wounded parts of ourselves and others.
All relationships are a gift, a mirror for ourselves, a chance to remember love and return to wholeness.
When we love, we will always love, no matter what the physical apparency.
To stop loving or withhold our love shuts down our life energy and brings sorrow and lack of peace.
Our nature is to love. Where we hold back our love, we deny our true essence.
Where we block or fear loving, we interfere with our purpose here.
Even in death, the regret we feel is often due to trying to shut down our Love, to let go of loving.
Life is for giving. It is only in giving the gift of Love we are to everyone we are given that we discover the abundant and unlimited gift of miraculous Love we are.
Love never ends. It merely changes form.
Some say God is in everything.
Some say it all is Good.
Some say we can find a gift and blessing in everything.
Some say everything always happens more perfectly than we can plan.
Some say life can be fun, safe and easy when we listen within.
Some say this life is a temporary experience of learning, loving and letting go.
Some say life is a karmic completion of unfinished business as our soul evolves into expanded awareness.
I simply live in Love with all those who come to mind, those who live in my heart, those who I know and those who know me.
I know Love is real and Eternal. Everything else is temporary and made up.
Remember Love and you will know Eternal Love.
Remember to Love and you will know a Good and Godly life.
Love is forever, even when we change the way we express our Love.
Loving you forever,
Betty Lue
Sunday, March 27, 2005
It is Easter!
Many traditions come alive in this one.
Sunrise from the East (new life, beginnings, creations), bountiful eggs, bunnies and chicks, resurrection from death, hope for the spring and abundant harvest-
all about receiving the good of Eternal life.
The cycles and seasons of life demonstrate that there is no death.
Life is eternal and everlasting.
While it appears there is death in the winter, there is new life in the spring.
While things appear bleak in one season, they appear glorious in another.
While life seems to end with death, there is the birth of the infant to continue life.
Energy can be neither created nor destroyed.
What is remains no matter what.
Easter is a time to watch the rising sun and remember the Light also rises in you.
Easter is a time to remember the miracle of hope, that each moment brings anew.
Easter is a gift inviting us to reclaim the Love within.
Easter is a chance to let our natural Joy begin.
Within you and me is the opportunity to free ourselves from the tomb of our own crucifixion.
Breathe deep the freedom that is real, when we trust ourselves to feel the Love in Life itself.
Enjoy the gift of precious now as you walk in fields of luscious grasses and wild flowers.
Creation is all around us inviting new beginning, even in the midst of our errant focus on what is past.
In spite of all that happens in life, this moment can be a gift of transformed perception.
Look with forgiveness on your judging mind.
Feel your heart open to the kindness therein you find.
Give words of praise to those who serve and give their gratitude to you.
And peace is extended to all who have closed the door to their loving heart.
I know in Eastertide, I am renewed, as I remember the Love I Am.
I know this Spring, I am given each moment to fully receive and appreciate the life I have.
I know today, I reclaim the opportunity to create everyday for the Good I choose.
I know my life is truly mine to use according to my will.
I know with right use of will, I will The Highest Will be done through All I Am, All I say, All I do.
In this, I can do no harm and serve only the Highest Good for all.
Easter is the loving reminder to choose again.
Choosing again to forgive all pain and suffering in humanity.
Choosing again to perceive and value the kindness and Goodness.
Choosing again to reclaim the renewal of my mind and the transformation of my life.
Choosing again to dedicate my life to the Light of the dawn of Truth.
Choosing again to realize the limitless Love within the Heart of God in me.
Loving you with a heart that is True B'Lue
Sunrise from the East (new life, beginnings, creations), bountiful eggs, bunnies and chicks, resurrection from death, hope for the spring and abundant harvest-
all about receiving the good of Eternal life.
The cycles and seasons of life demonstrate that there is no death.
Life is eternal and everlasting.
While it appears there is death in the winter, there is new life in the spring.
While things appear bleak in one season, they appear glorious in another.
While life seems to end with death, there is the birth of the infant to continue life.
Energy can be neither created nor destroyed.
What is remains no matter what.
Easter is a time to watch the rising sun and remember the Light also rises in you.
Easter is a time to remember the miracle of hope, that each moment brings anew.
Easter is a gift inviting us to reclaim the Love within.
Easter is a chance to let our natural Joy begin.
Within you and me is the opportunity to free ourselves from the tomb of our own crucifixion.
Breathe deep the freedom that is real, when we trust ourselves to feel the Love in Life itself.
Enjoy the gift of precious now as you walk in fields of luscious grasses and wild flowers.
Creation is all around us inviting new beginning, even in the midst of our errant focus on what is past.
In spite of all that happens in life, this moment can be a gift of transformed perception.
Look with forgiveness on your judging mind.
Feel your heart open to the kindness therein you find.
Give words of praise to those who serve and give their gratitude to you.
And peace is extended to all who have closed the door to their loving heart.
I know in Eastertide, I am renewed, as I remember the Love I Am.
I know this Spring, I am given each moment to fully receive and appreciate the life I have.
I know today, I reclaim the opportunity to create everyday for the Good I choose.
I know my life is truly mine to use according to my will.
I know with right use of will, I will The Highest Will be done through All I Am, All I say, All I do.
In this, I can do no harm and serve only the Highest Good for all.
Easter is the loving reminder to choose again.
Choosing again to forgive all pain and suffering in humanity.
Choosing again to perceive and value the kindness and Goodness.
Choosing again to reclaim the renewal of my mind and the transformation of my life.
Choosing again to dedicate my life to the Light of the dawn of Truth.
Choosing again to realize the limitless Love within the Heart of God in me.
Loving you with a heart that is True B'Lue
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Your Symbolic Easter
What have you persecuted and crucified in yourself?
What have you laid within the tomb of your unconscious mind?
What needs to be resurrected and rise again to live forever?
Are you a miracle worker?
Have you loved unconditionally?
Have you allowed your Love to show?
Do you teach others of their Worth?
Within you lies everything good and true, miraculous and beautiful.
Within you are the hymns of the ages and the wisdom of the sages.
Within you lies blessings for the aged and healing for the sick.
Within you are gifts of inspiration and meditations for the mind.
You are prophet and mystic, sacred story teller, hands on healer, loving reminder and friend to strangers.
Your resurrection is remembering to let go of everything that tells you this isn't so.
You see, we are all created by the same Creator with the same Holy purpose:
to Love one another as our Creator loves us.
You are given the Way, the Truth and the Life you have.
Listen and follow.
Receive and give.
Learn and teach.
Thus we keep the flow of Goodness and Love alive in the hearts and minds of humankind.
Whatever you name your Creator-Divine Mother, God or Goddess, Higher Power, Universal Wisdom, Divine Mind, Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, Infinite Intelligence or DNA, we are here by the grace of this power, created in the likeness and image of this All Good, All knowing and Ever-present Holiness.
We are created as LOVE and LIGHT for the holy purpose of sharing this Love and Light.
We are each one, a holy Reminder.
Meditate on these things and……
Let this be your Easter
Loving you, Holy,
Betty Lue
What have you laid within the tomb of your unconscious mind?
What needs to be resurrected and rise again to live forever?
Are you a miracle worker?
Have you loved unconditionally?
Have you allowed your Love to show?
Do you teach others of their Worth?
Within you lies everything good and true, miraculous and beautiful.
Within you are the hymns of the ages and the wisdom of the sages.
Within you lies blessings for the aged and healing for the sick.
Within you are gifts of inspiration and meditations for the mind.
You are prophet and mystic, sacred story teller, hands on healer, loving reminder and friend to strangers.
Your resurrection is remembering to let go of everything that tells you this isn't so.
You see, we are all created by the same Creator with the same Holy purpose:
to Love one another as our Creator loves us.
You are given the Way, the Truth and the Life you have.
Listen and follow.
Receive and give.
Learn and teach.
Thus we keep the flow of Goodness and Love alive in the hearts and minds of humankind.
Whatever you name your Creator-Divine Mother, God or Goddess, Higher Power, Universal Wisdom, Divine Mind, Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, Infinite Intelligence or DNA, we are here by the grace of this power, created in the likeness and image of this All Good, All knowing and Ever-present Holiness.
We are created as LOVE and LIGHT for the holy purpose of sharing this Love and Light.
We are each one, a holy Reminder.
Meditate on these things and……
Let this be your Easter
Loving you, Holy,
Betty Lue
Friday, March 25, 2005
What Do I Do?
I am coach, counselor, consultant, spiritual guide, friend and other roles as needed.
Often I am asked for support, guidance, and spiritual direction.
While I may give what is expected, I will give the best I know for the highest good of all.
I support you in discovering your authentic Self.
I support you in living from your Essence.
I support you in envisioning your ideal life.
I support you in being honest with yourself.
I support you in achieving your highest aspirations.
I support you in taking responsibility for your life.
I support you in practicing awareness without judgment.
I support you in listening within and honoring your inner guidance.
I support you in being unique and living with dignity and self respect.
I support you in clearing your negativity privately without dumping on others.
I support you in sharing your high and inspiring truth to encourage others.
I support you in claiming your freedom, magnificence and true prosperity.
I support you in remembering the Love you are and returning to wholeness.
I support you in committing to what has heart and meaning and is best for All.
I support you in clarifying your vision, so you can live life fully right now.
I support you in always giving your very best in thought, words and deed.
I support you in taking full responsibility for the quality of your relationships.
I support you in accepting human differences to respond uniquely to everyone.
I support you in celebrating everyday with openness, appreciation and Joy.
I support you in creating the life you want to live with ease and inspiration.
I show up authentically.
I pay attention with full consciousness and no agenda.
I tell the highest truth I know from my spiritual connection.
I let go, detach and trust in the perfect outcome.
I rest in Love, knowing all is well.
Freeing you always in Love,
Betty Lue
Often I am asked for support, guidance, and spiritual direction.
While I may give what is expected, I will give the best I know for the highest good of all.
I support you in discovering your authentic Self.
I support you in living from your Essence.
I support you in envisioning your ideal life.
I support you in being honest with yourself.
I support you in achieving your highest aspirations.
I support you in taking responsibility for your life.
I support you in practicing awareness without judgment.
I support you in listening within and honoring your inner guidance.
I support you in being unique and living with dignity and self respect.
I support you in clearing your negativity privately without dumping on others.
I support you in sharing your high and inspiring truth to encourage others.
I support you in claiming your freedom, magnificence and true prosperity.
I support you in remembering the Love you are and returning to wholeness.
I support you in committing to what has heart and meaning and is best for All.
I support you in clarifying your vision, so you can live life fully right now.
I support you in always giving your very best in thought, words and deed.
I support you in taking full responsibility for the quality of your relationships.
I support you in accepting human differences to respond uniquely to everyone.
I support you in celebrating everyday with openness, appreciation and Joy.
I support you in creating the life you want to live with ease and inspiration.
I show up authentically.
I pay attention with full consciousness and no agenda.
I tell the highest truth I know from my spiritual connection.
I let go, detach and trust in the perfect outcome.
I rest in Love, knowing all is well.
Freeing you always in Love,
Betty Lue
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Who Are You Really?
Your authentic self is waiting for your discovery.
Your real self cannot fully emerge until you are willing to love your whole self.
The inner child in you withdraws from the pain of your judgment and criticism.
You are meant to be the loving nurturer and caring guardian of your life.
How can you truly love and care for the One you do not know?
How can you be an open-hearted listener, when you have so many opinions?
How can you free yourself to be yourself, when you are guided by other's approval?
How can your value your differences, when you judge others’ unique personalities?
Uncovering your essential self is like digging in a diamond mine.
You will find the most precious multi-faceted jewel that is one-of-a-kind.
Your painful emotions are merely the energetic withholding of your true self.
Your freedom and trust is the emergence of what is whole and good and beautiful in you.
If everyone on the planet were fully and freely expressing their essence, we would all be in joy.
If everyone you knew was honoring their own differences, we would no longer fear or judge others.
If all of us perceived ourselves whole and holy, we would live freely sharing and caring and at peace.
If we lived in integrity contributing our gifts, the world would be free of lack, littleness and limitation.
You see, you have a mission here.
You have unique gifts to be given.
You have a special place in the Universe.
Without you, we all are incomplete.
I want to see you, know you and love you, as I see and know and love me.
I want to free you to be you and know it is safe, fun and easy.
I want to give you the space and the tools to learn you are wholly loveable and capable.
I want to encourage you to live the good life fully enjoying the gifts of your Presence.
Loving you with all my heart,
Betty Lue
Personal whole life coaching with me provides opportunities for your expanded self knowledge and appreciation.
Also, my summer programs offer a small group experience of learning to love yourself and others by understanding and honoring differences. Call me for more information 800-919-2392 or send me an email.
Your real self cannot fully emerge until you are willing to love your whole self.
The inner child in you withdraws from the pain of your judgment and criticism.
You are meant to be the loving nurturer and caring guardian of your life.
How can you truly love and care for the One you do not know?
How can you be an open-hearted listener, when you have so many opinions?
How can you free yourself to be yourself, when you are guided by other's approval?
How can your value your differences, when you judge others’ unique personalities?
Uncovering your essential self is like digging in a diamond mine.
You will find the most precious multi-faceted jewel that is one-of-a-kind.
Your painful emotions are merely the energetic withholding of your true self.
Your freedom and trust is the emergence of what is whole and good and beautiful in you.
If everyone on the planet were fully and freely expressing their essence, we would all be in joy.
If everyone you knew was honoring their own differences, we would no longer fear or judge others.
If all of us perceived ourselves whole and holy, we would live freely sharing and caring and at peace.
If we lived in integrity contributing our gifts, the world would be free of lack, littleness and limitation.
You see, you have a mission here.
You have unique gifts to be given.
You have a special place in the Universe.
Without you, we all are incomplete.
I want to see you, know you and love you, as I see and know and love me.
I want to free you to be you and know it is safe, fun and easy.
I want to give you the space and the tools to learn you are wholly loveable and capable.
I want to encourage you to live the good life fully enjoying the gifts of your Presence.
Loving you with all my heart,
Betty Lue
Personal whole life coaching with me provides opportunities for your expanded self knowledge and appreciation.
Also, my summer programs offer a small group experience of learning to love yourself and others by understanding and honoring differences. Call me for more information 800-919-2392 or send me an email.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
What Is
"The key, during both life and death, is to recognize illusions as illusions, projections as projections, and fantasies as fantasies.
In this way we become free." Buddhist teaching.
If our beliefs shape what we see, then our beliefs are creating our reality.
What would your life be without beliefs?
Empty of meaning and devoid of inspiration?
What would your dreams be if your had no hope or vision?
If we are to influence our future, create our experience and open to possibility, there must be belief.
Why not choose what you believe?
To believe in nothing is to create nothing, dream nothing, and experience nothing.
To believe in evil is to see evil, fuel evil and experience evil.
To believe in good is to see good, affirm good, create and experience good.
We are free to believe.
Plow under the field in which you believe what you don't want to experience.
Let go of the myths, fantasies and stories you retell about what scares you, angers you and diminishes you.
Plant seeds of belief in what inspires you, encourages you and leads you to what enlivens and energizes you.
We are choosers in what we believe.
We can choose to disavow that which we prefer to extinguish and eradicate from our consciousness and our experience.
Some say we must see it to clear it from our world......
I prefer to shine a light on the darkness and see it gone.
I prefer to notice that darkness is the absence of enlightenment.
I prefer to recognize that fear keeps me from clearing my lack of love.
I prefer to own that I am the chooser, creating my experience with my beliefs.
I prefer to take responsibility for the world I see by responding to the world differently.
I prefer to be strong in my faith that all things can be healed with Love.
I prefer to trust in this learning laboratory which is a temporary experience of trial and error to discover "What works".
I notice when I "do the work", my life works.
Loving the “work” I do,
Betty Lue
In this way we become free." Buddhist teaching.
If our beliefs shape what we see, then our beliefs are creating our reality.
What would your life be without beliefs?
Empty of meaning and devoid of inspiration?
What would your dreams be if your had no hope or vision?
If we are to influence our future, create our experience and open to possibility, there must be belief.
Why not choose what you believe?
To believe in nothing is to create nothing, dream nothing, and experience nothing.
To believe in evil is to see evil, fuel evil and experience evil.
To believe in good is to see good, affirm good, create and experience good.
We are free to believe.
Plow under the field in which you believe what you don't want to experience.
Let go of the myths, fantasies and stories you retell about what scares you, angers you and diminishes you.
Plant seeds of belief in what inspires you, encourages you and leads you to what enlivens and energizes you.
We are choosers in what we believe.
We can choose to disavow that which we prefer to extinguish and eradicate from our consciousness and our experience.
Some say we must see it to clear it from our world......
I prefer to shine a light on the darkness and see it gone.
I prefer to notice that darkness is the absence of enlightenment.
I prefer to recognize that fear keeps me from clearing my lack of love.
I prefer to own that I am the chooser, creating my experience with my beliefs.
I prefer to take responsibility for the world I see by responding to the world differently.
I prefer to be strong in my faith that all things can be healed with Love.
I prefer to trust in this learning laboratory which is a temporary experience of trial and error to discover "What works".
I notice when I "do the work", my life works.
Loving the “work” I do,
Betty Lue
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Letting Go
It is not what happens that causes pain.
It is our resistance, judgment and fear that hurt.
When we refuse to let go, there is stress.
When we are attached to our position, we get stuck.
When we hang on to being right, we fear looking foolish.
When we cling to our way, we feel pressured.
Letting go is fun, safe and easy.
When we see life as flow, we trust in letting go.
When we believe all things work together for good, we need not fear the outcome.
When we know love is trust and freedom, we can free ourselves from attachment.
Many years ago I was given a profound suggestion:
"Hold no position."
I immediately began practicing, stating my position (if I had one) only once.
Then I stepped back, let go of any position or "right" way and listened.
The power of letting go is extraordinary.
Others feel safe to state their position.
With no resistance they feel free to express their opinions clearly.
With no resistance they open to alternatives.
With no resistance they do not need to defend or explain.
With no resistance they can try on their ideas without fear.
This position of "no position" creates harmony, trust, full communication and opportunity for cooperation. Letting go is a key to being happy, conscious, creative and responsible without regret or resentment.
"Letting go is fun, safe and easy."
Use this affirmation until you realize it to be true for you.
LETTING GO OF ATTACHMENT IS THE END OF SUFFERING.
Loving You,
Betty Lue
It is our resistance, judgment and fear that hurt.
When we refuse to let go, there is stress.
When we are attached to our position, we get stuck.
When we hang on to being right, we fear looking foolish.
When we cling to our way, we feel pressured.
Letting go is fun, safe and easy.
When we see life as flow, we trust in letting go.
When we believe all things work together for good, we need not fear the outcome.
When we know love is trust and freedom, we can free ourselves from attachment.
Many years ago I was given a profound suggestion:
"Hold no position."
I immediately began practicing, stating my position (if I had one) only once.
Then I stepped back, let go of any position or "right" way and listened.
The power of letting go is extraordinary.
Others feel safe to state their position.
With no resistance they feel free to express their opinions clearly.
With no resistance they open to alternatives.
With no resistance they do not need to defend or explain.
With no resistance they can try on their ideas without fear.
This position of "no position" creates harmony, trust, full communication and opportunity for cooperation. Letting go is a key to being happy, conscious, creative and responsible without regret or resentment.
"Letting go is fun, safe and easy."
Use this affirmation until you realize it to be true for you.
LETTING GO OF ATTACHMENT IS THE END OF SUFFERING.
Loving You,
Betty Lue
Sunday, March 20, 2005
It is Spring!
How can you plant new seeds in an unplowed field?
What is not forgiven and undone will seed the weeds in tomorrow's harvest.
What can you expect from life, if you never let go of what is spent and finished?
This season invites you to plow under last year's experiences and plant new possibilities.
It is time for you to vision.
It is time to forgive the past.
It is time to finish all unfinished projects or let them go.
It is time to clean house.
It is time to breathe deep.
It is time to marvel at the beauty.
It is time to expect miracles.
It is time to let go of weight and waiting.
It is time to take a fresh look at life.
It is time to celebrate how much you have learned.
It is time to enjoy your creative Spirit.
It is time to turn to the light and de Light.
This is your Spring.
This is your rebirth.
This is your opportunity to begin again.
If you are having trouble letting go,
Seek spiritual counseling to help you forgive and see things differently.
If you are having difficulty finding your purpose and vision,
Seek inspirational coaching to discover your authentic Self and Life Purpose.
If you are feeling lazy, lethargic and depressed,
Seek personal training to encourage healthy eating, stress reduction, moving freely and happy living.
If you are lonely and need friendship, offer your listening, loving and help to those you know.
Spring is a gift of hope.
Spring is a gift of Joy.
Spring is a gift of wonder.
Appreciate the gift.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
What is not forgiven and undone will seed the weeds in tomorrow's harvest.
What can you expect from life, if you never let go of what is spent and finished?
This season invites you to plow under last year's experiences and plant new possibilities.
It is time for you to vision.
It is time to forgive the past.
It is time to finish all unfinished projects or let them go.
It is time to clean house.
It is time to breathe deep.
It is time to marvel at the beauty.
It is time to expect miracles.
It is time to let go of weight and waiting.
It is time to take a fresh look at life.
It is time to celebrate how much you have learned.
It is time to enjoy your creative Spirit.
It is time to turn to the light and de Light.
This is your Spring.
This is your rebirth.
This is your opportunity to begin again.
If you are having trouble letting go,
Seek spiritual counseling to help you forgive and see things differently.
If you are having difficulty finding your purpose and vision,
Seek inspirational coaching to discover your authentic Self and Life Purpose.
If you are feeling lazy, lethargic and depressed,
Seek personal training to encourage healthy eating, stress reduction, moving freely and happy living.
If you are lonely and need friendship, offer your listening, loving and help to those you know.
Spring is a gift of hope.
Spring is a gift of Joy.
Spring is a gift of wonder.
Appreciate the gift.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Open the Flow
Life is flow.
Wherever we are contracted and shut down, we close off the flow of life.
The flow of life includes the mind, the body, Spirit, our finances, relationships, good works and more.
Where there is a problem or conflict, pain or disease, lack or limitation, there is a constriction of flow.
Basic reminders to open the flow:
Breathe fully and freely into your belly with full attention and appreciation. (whenever feeling stress)
Move gracefully and naturally without effort or caution. (T'ai Chi, dance, yoga, walking or swimming)
Eat foods that digest easily, give your energy and move through your body naturally. (vegetables, water)
Share your positive feelings with those who receive and appreciate your love and gratitude.
Release your negative feelings where they will be flushed.(e.g. journal, energetic release, friend who lets go)
Spend your money on what lifts you up, what you value and what you truly enjoy. (Bless expenditures.)
Spend time and energy on activities that energize and inspire you. (Sing, create, beautify, laugh, enjoy)
Bless your relationships with thoughts, feelings and deeds,
Give your very best and appreciate what you give.
Think about how much you have rather than what you lack.
Notice what you value and fully appreciate it.
Open your heart to those who call for your love without judging them or feeling guilty.
Honor your preferences with kind attention and a willingness to give yourself the best.
Let go of what scares you, guilts you, judges you or is disrespectful to you.
Forgive yourself for letting anyone or anything hurt you.
Forgive yourself and others for taking on the negative feelings and criticisms of the world.
Be selective about what you believe.
Share your sacred Self where you know you will be honored and valued.
Listen to your heart first, then respond with the loving way.
Develop your own reminders to open your flow.
Put your list on your frig or inside your medicine cabinet.
Remember you are responsible (able to respond) for your own life.
Choose today to remember to take impeccable care of you and your life energy.
Loving you with a flow that is True,
Betty Lue
Wherever we are contracted and shut down, we close off the flow of life.
The flow of life includes the mind, the body, Spirit, our finances, relationships, good works and more.
Where there is a problem or conflict, pain or disease, lack or limitation, there is a constriction of flow.
Basic reminders to open the flow:
Breathe fully and freely into your belly with full attention and appreciation. (whenever feeling stress)
Move gracefully and naturally without effort or caution. (T'ai Chi, dance, yoga, walking or swimming)
Eat foods that digest easily, give your energy and move through your body naturally. (vegetables, water)
Share your positive feelings with those who receive and appreciate your love and gratitude.
Release your negative feelings where they will be flushed.(e.g. journal, energetic release, friend who lets go)
Spend your money on what lifts you up, what you value and what you truly enjoy. (Bless expenditures.)
Spend time and energy on activities that energize and inspire you. (Sing, create, beautify, laugh, enjoy)
Bless your relationships with thoughts, feelings and deeds,
Give your very best and appreciate what you give.
Think about how much you have rather than what you lack.
Notice what you value and fully appreciate it.
Open your heart to those who call for your love without judging them or feeling guilty.
Honor your preferences with kind attention and a willingness to give yourself the best.
Let go of what scares you, guilts you, judges you or is disrespectful to you.
Forgive yourself for letting anyone or anything hurt you.
Forgive yourself and others for taking on the negative feelings and criticisms of the world.
Be selective about what you believe.
Share your sacred Self where you know you will be honored and valued.
Listen to your heart first, then respond with the loving way.
Develop your own reminders to open your flow.
Put your list on your frig or inside your medicine cabinet.
Remember you are responsible (able to respond) for your own life.
Choose today to remember to take impeccable care of you and your life energy.
Loving you with a flow that is True,
Betty Lue
Friday, March 18, 2005
What Is It Worth?
What is your life worth to you?
How do you invest in your own life?
What is your happiness worth to you?
How do you invest in your happiness?
What is your health worth?
How do you invest in your health?
What are your relationships worth?
How do you invest in them?
In this society of quick fixes and short term gratification, we often miss the opportunity
to create our lives with happiness, health and fulfilling relationships.
Investment requires vision, faith, desire, commitment, planning and action as well as appreciation.
Investing positive energy (time, money and resources) in what we want reaps what we envision.
Investing negative energy (worry, doubt, resentment guilt and fear) in what we don’t want reaps more negative energy and often what we fear.
If you want happiness, spend time, money and energy with happy people doing happy things and learning how to choose happiness everyday.
If you want health, spend time, money and energy being healthy (nutrition, movement, meditation, flowing your energy) rather than worrying, contracting, stressing and then taking drugs to handle the pain.
If you want harmonious relationships, learn about honoring differences, effective communication, conflict resolution and creative teamwork rather than waiting for crisis, conflict or irreconcilable differences.
We have an opportunity today, NOW, to choose for what we want.
Spend time, money and energy learning how to have what you want,
rather than waiting until you have lost your happiness, health and harmony.
Choose today.
It is your life.
Invest in it.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
How do you invest in your own life?
What is your happiness worth to you?
How do you invest in your happiness?
What is your health worth?
How do you invest in your health?
What are your relationships worth?
How do you invest in them?
In this society of quick fixes and short term gratification, we often miss the opportunity
to create our lives with happiness, health and fulfilling relationships.
Investment requires vision, faith, desire, commitment, planning and action as well as appreciation.
Investing positive energy (time, money and resources) in what we want reaps what we envision.
Investing negative energy (worry, doubt, resentment guilt and fear) in what we don’t want reaps more negative energy and often what we fear.
If you want happiness, spend time, money and energy with happy people doing happy things and learning how to choose happiness everyday.
If you want health, spend time, money and energy being healthy (nutrition, movement, meditation, flowing your energy) rather than worrying, contracting, stressing and then taking drugs to handle the pain.
If you want harmonious relationships, learn about honoring differences, effective communication, conflict resolution and creative teamwork rather than waiting for crisis, conflict or irreconcilable differences.
We have an opportunity today, NOW, to choose for what we want.
Spend time, money and energy learning how to have what you want,
rather than waiting until you have lost your happiness, health and harmony.
Choose today.
It is your life.
Invest in it.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Spring is Coming!
The Light comes with the dawn of each new day!
The warmth of Spring comes with the sun (Son) shining in my heart.
The healing Love of God (Goodness) comes with heartfelt forgiveness and appreciation.
Spring is our seasonal reminder of renewal and rebirth.
Easter is a holy reminder of the resurrection of our True Self from the limitations of the body.
Every time we let go and lay to rest, we allow the birth of something new.
Clinging to our identity, our history, our institutions, we limit the natural process of renewal.
Attachment causes pain and suffering.
Trying to keep something status quo shuts down the flow of chi.
Life force is creative and flowing, ever-changing.
This is the nature of physical life.
(Our Spirit lives forever in many forms, times and circumstances.)
Our attachment "to be right" limits our happiness.
Our conviction that we have found the "Truth" for everyone limits our growth.
Our certainty that there is only one way limits our awareness of alternative possibilities.
Our decision to always follow custom and tradition limits the opportunity for exploration.
When life changes, we can be angry in our resistance or curious in our acceptance.
When our body changes, we can be fearful in our dependence or awakened by our freedom.
When our finances change, we can distrust our choices or allow ourselves to learn.
When our relationships change, we can hate the unfamiliarity or rejoice in the discovery.
When the light comes, we can close the curtains and retreat into darkness or open our eyes to new life.
(When light comes, we see the incompletions, missed opportunities and unforgiveness.)
When love is present, everything is seen with welcoming and wonder.
I choose to embrace the spring with a fullness of appreciation, enthusiasm and expectancy.
Thus I am rewarded with a happy outlook, a richness of Spirit and expanding consciousness.
Some say this is Enlightenment. So let us Be It!
Loving you,
Betty Lue
"Time to clean house, mentally and materially"
My talk for the Metaphysics Club in Walnut Creek, Wednesday, March 30 10:30AM
At Home with Spirit, Friday, March 18, 7PM our home. With music, meditation and Joy.
The warmth of Spring comes with the sun (Son) shining in my heart.
The healing Love of God (Goodness) comes with heartfelt forgiveness and appreciation.
Spring is our seasonal reminder of renewal and rebirth.
Easter is a holy reminder of the resurrection of our True Self from the limitations of the body.
Every time we let go and lay to rest, we allow the birth of something new.
Clinging to our identity, our history, our institutions, we limit the natural process of renewal.
Attachment causes pain and suffering.
Trying to keep something status quo shuts down the flow of chi.
Life force is creative and flowing, ever-changing.
This is the nature of physical life.
(Our Spirit lives forever in many forms, times and circumstances.)
Our attachment "to be right" limits our happiness.
Our conviction that we have found the "Truth" for everyone limits our growth.
Our certainty that there is only one way limits our awareness of alternative possibilities.
Our decision to always follow custom and tradition limits the opportunity for exploration.
When life changes, we can be angry in our resistance or curious in our acceptance.
When our body changes, we can be fearful in our dependence or awakened by our freedom.
When our finances change, we can distrust our choices or allow ourselves to learn.
When our relationships change, we can hate the unfamiliarity or rejoice in the discovery.
When the light comes, we can close the curtains and retreat into darkness or open our eyes to new life.
(When light comes, we see the incompletions, missed opportunities and unforgiveness.)
When love is present, everything is seen with welcoming and wonder.
I choose to embrace the spring with a fullness of appreciation, enthusiasm and expectancy.
Thus I am rewarded with a happy outlook, a richness of Spirit and expanding consciousness.
Some say this is Enlightenment. So let us Be It!
Loving you,
Betty Lue
"Time to clean house, mentally and materially"
My talk for the Metaphysics Club in Walnut Creek, Wednesday, March 30 10:30AM
At Home with Spirit, Friday, March 18, 7PM our home. With music, meditation and Joy.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Regarding Illness
Note: This is from my husband, Robert.
How could someone wise and spiritually awakened, become sick?
How could a healer succumb to illness?
How could someone of your level of awareness fall under the spell of the world?
If it's all illusion anyway, why can't you just change your mind?
How could someone who has helped so many find their own healing now appear to need help?
These (and many other related wonderings) are all ways of asking the age-old question,
"Why do bad things happen to good people?"
In many ways, the very fact that these questions are being asked suggests that there may be more to what is going on than meets the (worldly) eye. It also raises the very real need to ask another question: "How can I be truly helpful?" Even better, "What is truly helpful in this circumstance, for this person?" The answers are not always what the world, our experience and even our teaching may suggest.
If I were a musician, there would be music to the refrain that echoes in my mind:
He who looks like "disabled" or "broken"
May know guidance unheard and unspoken.
For this life's not of body, but of soul.
He who seems to be broken may be whole.
Does that mean that the "guidance" is consciously heard or known? Probably not.
Does that imply that the guidance is of divine or holy origin? Not necessarily. Many times, that "different drummer" which is being danced to is egoic and not at all spiritual.
It has been said that it is not what happens to us, but how we respond to or handle what happens to us that is the true value of any experience and defines or determines our character. That's true. And it also, conveniently, lets us off the hook. After all, given that world view, we are still victims and separated from experiencing our true power, which comes only from acknowledging our creative responsibility for the circumstances we experience.
The misapplication or misinterpretation of this is the world's number one metaphysical guilt trip. It is used against us by others who feel superior to us (or want to make sure they can continue to feel superior) and it is used by us to keep ourselves victimized and limited, or because we don't know any better. There is only one antidote to this particular form of guilt (and probably all others) that I know of. Very simple stated:
Awareness without judgment is healing.
This opens the possibility of choosing again (and, perhaps differently) so that we can experience a future which is different from our past and present. It was Einstein who said something like: "The problems of our world cannot be solved by the level of thinking which created them."
Play a little mental music again and listen to the second refrain going through my mind:
How to be in the world, yet not of it?
The only way to survive is to love it.
To be fully immersed, yet above it
Is to be in the world, yet not of it.
So enough philosophy. Let's get to a little truth about me personally.
I have spent this lifetime (so far) being very much in the world, yet maintaining enough detachment to be a very good teacher and leader-by-example for those looking for a better way to relate to themselves as spiritual beings having a physical experience. I have taken that train about as far down the track as it will go.
Many years ago, I wrote in "The Tao of Robert":
It is wise to come to the orchard
When fruit is plentiful.
In this way, one is filled.
The foolish remain beyond the bearing season
And are diminished,
Attempting to feast on what is no longer present.
To hire appropriate transportation
To take one to his chosen destination
Is wise.
To remain in the coach once one has arrived
Is foolishness or fear.
What was I to do when the bearing season was past and when my coach had arrived? I have to admit that I had become rather attached to all of the abilities, tools and techniques that had gotten me so far and so comfortably. I was also aware (very consciously, I might add) that as long as I still had the ability to be the person I was, I would choose to—even if that was not who I was called to be any longer.
Did I deliberately choose MS and frontal lobe syndrome and whatever else the world says I have? No, not the form, but I was definitely aware of the underlying spiritual intention. Be clear here (it will help me greatly): It was not and is not "God's Will" that I experience the physical and mental problems I am experiencing. What I currently experience is my personal spiritual choice, which I am temporarily using to support myself in following my life path, until I am willing to follow that path even when I have the ability to do otherwise.
How you can help:
Don't wish me healing. I am already whole.
Don't want me to be the way I was. It is no longer appropriate or healthy.
Don't offer me magic (drugs, vitamins, diet, therapeutic/holistic practices, etc.) which reinforces the perception of illness.
DO see me happily living my life on purpose and don't begrudge me the crutch I am temporarily using to help me stay true to my soul.
Know that I am, and will always be, Robert. Nothing has essentially changed (i.e. my essence has not changed). I would like to think that I am now able to be even more present with you and for you.
To the extent that this may also apply to others in your life, and even to you, personally, take this to heart.
Once more, the refrains (to help me remember):
He who looks like "disabled" or "broken"
May know guidance unheard and unspoken.
For this life's not of body, but of soul.
He who seems to be broken may be whole.
and
How to be in the world, yet not of it?
The only way to survive is to love it.
To be fully immersed, yet above it
Is to be in the world, yet not of it.
With gratitude and respect,
Robert
How could someone wise and spiritually awakened, become sick?
How could a healer succumb to illness?
How could someone of your level of awareness fall under the spell of the world?
If it's all illusion anyway, why can't you just change your mind?
How could someone who has helped so many find their own healing now appear to need help?
These (and many other related wonderings) are all ways of asking the age-old question,
"Why do bad things happen to good people?"
In many ways, the very fact that these questions are being asked suggests that there may be more to what is going on than meets the (worldly) eye. It also raises the very real need to ask another question: "How can I be truly helpful?" Even better, "What is truly helpful in this circumstance, for this person?" The answers are not always what the world, our experience and even our teaching may suggest.
If I were a musician, there would be music to the refrain that echoes in my mind:
He who looks like "disabled" or "broken"
May know guidance unheard and unspoken.
For this life's not of body, but of soul.
He who seems to be broken may be whole.
Does that mean that the "guidance" is consciously heard or known? Probably not.
Does that imply that the guidance is of divine or holy origin? Not necessarily. Many times, that "different drummer" which is being danced to is egoic and not at all spiritual.
It has been said that it is not what happens to us, but how we respond to or handle what happens to us that is the true value of any experience and defines or determines our character. That's true. And it also, conveniently, lets us off the hook. After all, given that world view, we are still victims and separated from experiencing our true power, which comes only from acknowledging our creative responsibility for the circumstances we experience.
The misapplication or misinterpretation of this is the world's number one metaphysical guilt trip. It is used against us by others who feel superior to us (or want to make sure they can continue to feel superior) and it is used by us to keep ourselves victimized and limited, or because we don't know any better. There is only one antidote to this particular form of guilt (and probably all others) that I know of. Very simple stated:
Awareness without judgment is healing.
This opens the possibility of choosing again (and, perhaps differently) so that we can experience a future which is different from our past and present. It was Einstein who said something like: "The problems of our world cannot be solved by the level of thinking which created them."
Play a little mental music again and listen to the second refrain going through my mind:
How to be in the world, yet not of it?
The only way to survive is to love it.
To be fully immersed, yet above it
Is to be in the world, yet not of it.
So enough philosophy. Let's get to a little truth about me personally.
I have spent this lifetime (so far) being very much in the world, yet maintaining enough detachment to be a very good teacher and leader-by-example for those looking for a better way to relate to themselves as spiritual beings having a physical experience. I have taken that train about as far down the track as it will go.
Many years ago, I wrote in "The Tao of Robert":
It is wise to come to the orchard
When fruit is plentiful.
In this way, one is filled.
The foolish remain beyond the bearing season
And are diminished,
Attempting to feast on what is no longer present.
To hire appropriate transportation
To take one to his chosen destination
Is wise.
To remain in the coach once one has arrived
Is foolishness or fear.
What was I to do when the bearing season was past and when my coach had arrived? I have to admit that I had become rather attached to all of the abilities, tools and techniques that had gotten me so far and so comfortably. I was also aware (very consciously, I might add) that as long as I still had the ability to be the person I was, I would choose to—even if that was not who I was called to be any longer.
Did I deliberately choose MS and frontal lobe syndrome and whatever else the world says I have? No, not the form, but I was definitely aware of the underlying spiritual intention. Be clear here (it will help me greatly): It was not and is not "God's Will" that I experience the physical and mental problems I am experiencing. What I currently experience is my personal spiritual choice, which I am temporarily using to support myself in following my life path, until I am willing to follow that path even when I have the ability to do otherwise.
How you can help:
Don't wish me healing. I am already whole.
Don't want me to be the way I was. It is no longer appropriate or healthy.
Don't offer me magic (drugs, vitamins, diet, therapeutic/holistic practices, etc.) which reinforces the perception of illness.
DO see me happily living my life on purpose and don't begrudge me the crutch I am temporarily using to help me stay true to my soul.
Know that I am, and will always be, Robert. Nothing has essentially changed (i.e. my essence has not changed). I would like to think that I am now able to be even more present with you and for you.
To the extent that this may also apply to others in your life, and even to you, personally, take this to heart.
Once more, the refrains (to help me remember):
He who looks like "disabled" or "broken"
May know guidance unheard and unspoken.
For this life's not of body, but of soul.
He who seems to be broken may be whole.
and
How to be in the world, yet not of it?
The only way to survive is to love it.
To be fully immersed, yet above it
Is to be in the world, yet not of it.
With gratitude and respect,
Robert
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
A Short Parenting Tip
Note: If the Christian flavor is not your cup of tea...simply translate. The message is sound. Betty Lue
The Hidden Benefits of Obedience
Some of us have grown up with mixed ideas about authority and submission and frankly, we find ourselves confused at times when trying to decide whether to ask our children to obey.
But obedience is bigger than a parenting issue. It's a life skill. When children learn to give up their agenda or sacrifice their activity to do what someone else says, they are learning how to live successfully with others in life.
You are training your child for the future. It's not enough to simply change a child's behavior to conform to your present desires. Look long term. Things like obedience, submission, and honor toward God and others are attitudes learned as a child and practiced throughout life.
One verse that reminds us that our present discipline has long-term ramifications is Proverbs 22:6. It says, "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it." Our kids are in training.
It's good to tell your children why they need to obey. Share with them your motivation and goals for them. Tell them that they need to learn to obey your words so that when they grow up they will know how to obey God and work with others. Poor habits and selfishness are hard to deal with in children, but the older the child, the harder it is to break these patterns. Disciplining our children effectively when they're young will save them much pain later on in life.
This idea was taken from the CD or audiocassette series, "Eight Secrets to Highly Effective Parenting," by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN.
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For more information on Effective Parenting, check out our web site at www.effectiveparenting.org
The Hidden Benefits of Obedience
Some of us have grown up with mixed ideas about authority and submission and frankly, we find ourselves confused at times when trying to decide whether to ask our children to obey.
But obedience is bigger than a parenting issue. It's a life skill. When children learn to give up their agenda or sacrifice their activity to do what someone else says, they are learning how to live successfully with others in life.
You are training your child for the future. It's not enough to simply change a child's behavior to conform to your present desires. Look long term. Things like obedience, submission, and honor toward God and others are attitudes learned as a child and practiced throughout life.
One verse that reminds us that our present discipline has long-term ramifications is Proverbs 22:6. It says, "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it." Our kids are in training.
It's good to tell your children why they need to obey. Share with them your motivation and goals for them. Tell them that they need to learn to obey your words so that when they grow up they will know how to obey God and work with others. Poor habits and selfishness are hard to deal with in children, but the older the child, the harder it is to break these patterns. Disciplining our children effectively when they're young will save them much pain later on in life.
This idea was taken from the CD or audiocassette series, "Eight Secrets to Highly Effective Parenting," by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN.
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For more information on Effective Parenting, check out our web site at www.effectiveparenting.org
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Moving On
Personal Note: I am in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Hammond, Indiana the next four days. Leave at 5AM Thursday and home midnight on Sunday.
Always available by voicemail/pager 800-919-2392 or my cell 925-324-2409. Don’t hesitate to call or email. Loving Reminders again on 3/15.
Moving On
Are you stuck?
Are you waiting for someone?
Are you comfortable where you are?
Are you uncertain about what to do?
If you are complete with your relationship, your job, your home or the community in which you live, it may be time to move on.
If you are too comfortable, content and lazy in your personal growth and spiritual development, it may be time to move on.
If you are stuck in pain, in upset, in frustration or resentment, it may be time to move on.
Life offers wakeup calls and opportunities to move, change and transform. If we ignore, deny or don't get quiet enough to listen, the calls become stronger and more obvious.
Are you here to live or to vegetate?
Are you here to grow or just hang out?
Are you here to contribute or take advantage of other?
Are you here to create or just maintain others creations?
Doubt and fear are the ego's tricks to stop you.
Confusion and uncertainty are the tools of fear.
Love is confident and committed.
Love is clear and definite.
When in doubt and fear, what do you do?
Do you analyze, seek approval, get expert advice, open your intuition, trust your past, wait and see?
Do you distract yourself, delay taking action, create other options, find a fallback position?
The paralysis of analysis is asking for facts and proof endlessly.
Procrastination is waiting through distraction.
Stuck in seeking approval and the opinions of others is fear.
We are afraid to move because…
We might fail.
We might appear foolish.
We might be different than others.
We might succeed beyond our wildest dreams.
Everything might change.
We might grow and leave those we love behind.
We are afraid of the unknown and comfortable with the known.
Just ask yourself…
Is it time for me to move on?
If YES, ask "How can I make a change in the most positive, loving and appreciative way for All?"
If "No", ask "How can I more fully and freely open to the love, gratitude and possibilities present?"
Let us move on the highest possibility for each one of us.
Let us encourage one another to follow our dream.
Let us all do our very best and give our very best to others.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Always available by voicemail/pager 800-919-2392 or my cell 925-324-2409. Don’t hesitate to call or email. Loving Reminders again on 3/15.
Moving On
Are you stuck?
Are you waiting for someone?
Are you comfortable where you are?
Are you uncertain about what to do?
If you are complete with your relationship, your job, your home or the community in which you live, it may be time to move on.
If you are too comfortable, content and lazy in your personal growth and spiritual development, it may be time to move on.
If you are stuck in pain, in upset, in frustration or resentment, it may be time to move on.
Life offers wakeup calls and opportunities to move, change and transform. If we ignore, deny or don't get quiet enough to listen, the calls become stronger and more obvious.
Are you here to live or to vegetate?
Are you here to grow or just hang out?
Are you here to contribute or take advantage of other?
Are you here to create or just maintain others creations?
Doubt and fear are the ego's tricks to stop you.
Confusion and uncertainty are the tools of fear.
Love is confident and committed.
Love is clear and definite.
When in doubt and fear, what do you do?
Do you analyze, seek approval, get expert advice, open your intuition, trust your past, wait and see?
Do you distract yourself, delay taking action, create other options, find a fallback position?
The paralysis of analysis is asking for facts and proof endlessly.
Procrastination is waiting through distraction.
Stuck in seeking approval and the opinions of others is fear.
We are afraid to move because…
We might fail.
We might appear foolish.
We might be different than others.
We might succeed beyond our wildest dreams.
Everything might change.
We might grow and leave those we love behind.
We are afraid of the unknown and comfortable with the known.
Just ask yourself…
Is it time for me to move on?
If YES, ask "How can I make a change in the most positive, loving and appreciative way for All?"
If "No", ask "How can I more fully and freely open to the love, gratitude and possibilities present?"
Let us move on the highest possibility for each one of us.
Let us encourage one another to follow our dream.
Let us all do our very best and give our very best to others.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Don't Go Back
I just received a poster, stating “Don’t Go Back”, given to me 13 years ago in Bloomington, IN, and left in the Kalamazoo Whole Life Center of Reunion Ministries. The Center is now closed and all the ministers and practitioners have moved on to their next sacred assignment.
Yet I am going back to Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday for four days. Why am I going back?
Why go back? Why revisit the past?
To wish for what was or what might have been?
To rekindle old passion and stir up memories?
To savor the special meal or relationship?
To experience former glory or hardship and pain?
Why go back?
When we are on path and trusting what learning life brings, why go back?
Perhaps to say thank you with an expanded perception.
Perhaps to notice unfulfilled promises to acknowledge.
Perhaps to see how perfect it all was and the blessings it brought.
Perhaps to open the door to some future adventure which it offers.
Perhaps to notice regrets that need to be acknowledged and healed.
Perhaps to acknowledge how we all have grown and appreciate the beauty.
Perhaps to finish work once begun and now calling for ccompletion.
The past is a road back to what led us to where we are now.
When we compare, judge and regret what we no longer have, we bring pain to ourselves.
When we are resentful about what could have been, we bring hurt to ourselves.
When we feel grateful for all the blessings we received, we bring joy to ourselves.
As I go back, I see all life as moving forward into the mystery of love that never ends.
I see friends that will last a lifetime or more.
I see places that make my heart sing.
I see opportunities for rekindling vision grown cloudy.
I see joyous reunion with myself, Spirit and with those comrades who have walked with me.
And yes, Love never ends, it just changes form.
So as I take these four days in Michigan and Indiana, I reconnect with old friends and spiritual partners.
I make new friends and inspire lives, as I am inspired.
I see the Spirit of Love make all things new again.
I reclaim a new life and a new spirit and allow all Good things to come to me.
I go forth with an experience of excitement, trust and expectancy.
I am going back and forward with joy, gratitude and love, open and willing to give and receive from the abundance always available.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Yet I am going back to Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday for four days. Why am I going back?
Why go back? Why revisit the past?
To wish for what was or what might have been?
To rekindle old passion and stir up memories?
To savor the special meal or relationship?
To experience former glory or hardship and pain?
Why go back?
When we are on path and trusting what learning life brings, why go back?
Perhaps to say thank you with an expanded perception.
Perhaps to notice unfulfilled promises to acknowledge.
Perhaps to see how perfect it all was and the blessings it brought.
Perhaps to open the door to some future adventure which it offers.
Perhaps to notice regrets that need to be acknowledged and healed.
Perhaps to acknowledge how we all have grown and appreciate the beauty.
Perhaps to finish work once begun and now calling for ccompletion.
The past is a road back to what led us to where we are now.
When we compare, judge and regret what we no longer have, we bring pain to ourselves.
When we are resentful about what could have been, we bring hurt to ourselves.
When we feel grateful for all the blessings we received, we bring joy to ourselves.
As I go back, I see all life as moving forward into the mystery of love that never ends.
I see friends that will last a lifetime or more.
I see places that make my heart sing.
I see opportunities for rekindling vision grown cloudy.
I see joyous reunion with myself, Spirit and with those comrades who have walked with me.
And yes, Love never ends, it just changes form.
So as I take these four days in Michigan and Indiana, I reconnect with old friends and spiritual partners.
I make new friends and inspire lives, as I am inspired.
I see the Spirit of Love make all things new again.
I reclaim a new life and a new spirit and allow all Good things to come to me.
I go forth with an experience of excitement, trust and expectancy.
I am going back and forward with joy, gratitude and love, open and willing to give and receive from the abundance always available.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Monday, March 07, 2005
In Trouble or Distress?
What do you want when you are in need?
Sympathy, compassion, listening, questions, caring, sharing, empathy, solutions, advice?
Each one of us wants something unique to our situation and familiarity.
“I want to be seen as whole, not to be helped or taken care of, not to be questioned or advised.”
Some people want to receive sympathy, when there is a difficulty.
Tell them how sorry you are and offer your condolences and join them in feeling bad.
Some people want your help and support, feeling better knowing that you are there.
Give them your phone number, let them know they can call you anytime for help.
Some people want to be able to talk about the distress.
Ask them questions and listen attentively. Give them your time and your concern.
Some people want advice and solutions.
Take time to find out the symptoms and give them the best information you have gathered.
Some people want you to let them know you care.
Just be present, if they want to share and pay attention with faith and hope and love.
Some people want to be held in high esteem, believing in their courage, commitment and choices.
Just see them with respect, admiration and appreciation and they blossom in your trust and Light.
Some people love to compare their troubles with others.
Some use others’ troubles to talk about theirs.
Some people want to be let off the hook by gaining sympathy.
Some people want to be seen as special and get attention.
Some people want someone to take care of them.
Some people are desperate for a solution.
Be careful, before you give what you would want.
Stop yourself, until you find out what they want.
Take time to listen and hear what they say.
Ask directly, before you give unsolicited advice.
Recognize that our life experiences are not accidents, but unconscious choices.
Each upset, trouble or distress is a challenge from which to learn and grow.
Everyone has a right and an opportunity to learn in their own way and own timing.
It is best to mind our own business, unless we are invited to assist by an inner call or by the person.
It is respectful to honor the privacy and particular needs of those for whom the trouble seems great.
Remember what seems difficult to one may not be hard for the one who is experiencing the problem.
Listening and loving,
Betty Lue
I usually wait until I am asked for help.
I then listen to what is being asked for.
I respond always with love and faith in the Highest Outcome.
Sympathy, compassion, listening, questions, caring, sharing, empathy, solutions, advice?
Each one of us wants something unique to our situation and familiarity.
“I want to be seen as whole, not to be helped or taken care of, not to be questioned or advised.”
Some people want to receive sympathy, when there is a difficulty.
Tell them how sorry you are and offer your condolences and join them in feeling bad.
Some people want your help and support, feeling better knowing that you are there.
Give them your phone number, let them know they can call you anytime for help.
Some people want to be able to talk about the distress.
Ask them questions and listen attentively. Give them your time and your concern.
Some people want advice and solutions.
Take time to find out the symptoms and give them the best information you have gathered.
Some people want you to let them know you care.
Just be present, if they want to share and pay attention with faith and hope and love.
Some people want to be held in high esteem, believing in their courage, commitment and choices.
Just see them with respect, admiration and appreciation and they blossom in your trust and Light.
Some people love to compare their troubles with others.
Some use others’ troubles to talk about theirs.
Some people want to be let off the hook by gaining sympathy.
Some people want to be seen as special and get attention.
Some people want someone to take care of them.
Some people are desperate for a solution.
Be careful, before you give what you would want.
Stop yourself, until you find out what they want.
Take time to listen and hear what they say.
Ask directly, before you give unsolicited advice.
Recognize that our life experiences are not accidents, but unconscious choices.
Each upset, trouble or distress is a challenge from which to learn and grow.
Everyone has a right and an opportunity to learn in their own way and own timing.
It is best to mind our own business, unless we are invited to assist by an inner call or by the person.
It is respectful to honor the privacy and particular needs of those for whom the trouble seems great.
Remember what seems difficult to one may not be hard for the one who is experiencing the problem.
Listening and loving,
Betty Lue
I usually wait until I am asked for help.
I then listen to what is being asked for.
I respond always with love and faith in the Highest Outcome.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Awakening the Divine Feminine
Men and women are very masculine in our culture. We are all out of balance.
The focus is on doing not being, getting not giving, striving not serving, efficiency not effectiveness, saving time and money not relationships and health, fixing not healing, providing not nurturing.
There is a need and greed for more, working harder and smarter, trying to get and do.
There is a competitive striving to achieve, to excel, to perform, to defeat.
There is an intensity making things happen faster and better.
There is a mental analysis of how things work, so that we can make them work for us.
There is an aggressive need to dominate with focus on provision and protection.
There is an intention to defeat nature rather than respect with nature and its resources.
There is an entitlement to use up the earth’s resources rather than preserve the bounty and beauty.
There is increasing noise and media pollution rather than desire for quiet serenity and inner peace.
We are a masculine adolescent society, trying to win through power and verbal justification.
We pay our men more and demand that they out-produce the competitors.
We push our fathers and husbands to work harder and longer to acquire bigger and better.
We expect our boys and men to be strong and courageous in protecting and defending.
We allow little time or opportunity to feel, to express, to relax, to be alone and quiet.
Both men and women are taught to compete, achieve and make things happen.
Spiritually, we are out of balance.
Our religious traditions have been created, built and led by masculine energy.
Masculine energy emphasizes mental understanding of Spirit rather than everyday integration.
This energy pushes for competition among spiritual groups and encourages fighting for dominance.
There is striving to win at another’s expense rather than seeking what is good for all.
There continues to be religious wars and propaganda, rather than living spiritual principles.
There is a call for the feminine spirituality to emerge.
This is a time for receptive, contemplative, listening responsiveness.
The Divine Feminine is cooperative, respectful, inclusive and life-affirming.
Feminine spirituality is gentle, nurturing, healing and appreciative.
The Divine Mother provides Love and faith, forgiveness and acceptance for all creation.
There is room on this planet for all expressions of faith serving the good of All people.
We can awaken within us the willingness to love one another as we are loved by Creator.
We can let go of our need to prove ourselves by letting go of our judgments on what we do.
We can release our judgments of others by accepting our differences and nurturing our Oneness.
We can respect and embrace all children with love, rather than using fear to divide us.
We can begin today to reach out to others with love, appreciation and open-mindedness.
We can drop our fences and defenses and extend Love and Peace to all as the One We are.
We can share fully what we have, what we know, who we are and how much we care.
We can appreciate the beauty and bounty of our lives openly and with joy.
We can be pleased with ourselves for being without need to prove or improve on what is.
We are the emerging Divine Feminine in all beings, young and old, male and female.
Be the gift of Love and Gratitude You Are,
Betty Lue
The focus is on doing not being, getting not giving, striving not serving, efficiency not effectiveness, saving time and money not relationships and health, fixing not healing, providing not nurturing.
There is a need and greed for more, working harder and smarter, trying to get and do.
There is a competitive striving to achieve, to excel, to perform, to defeat.
There is an intensity making things happen faster and better.
There is a mental analysis of how things work, so that we can make them work for us.
There is an aggressive need to dominate with focus on provision and protection.
There is an intention to defeat nature rather than respect with nature and its resources.
There is an entitlement to use up the earth’s resources rather than preserve the bounty and beauty.
There is increasing noise and media pollution rather than desire for quiet serenity and inner peace.
We are a masculine adolescent society, trying to win through power and verbal justification.
We pay our men more and demand that they out-produce the competitors.
We push our fathers and husbands to work harder and longer to acquire bigger and better.
We expect our boys and men to be strong and courageous in protecting and defending.
We allow little time or opportunity to feel, to express, to relax, to be alone and quiet.
Both men and women are taught to compete, achieve and make things happen.
Spiritually, we are out of balance.
Our religious traditions have been created, built and led by masculine energy.
Masculine energy emphasizes mental understanding of Spirit rather than everyday integration.
This energy pushes for competition among spiritual groups and encourages fighting for dominance.
There is striving to win at another’s expense rather than seeking what is good for all.
There continues to be religious wars and propaganda, rather than living spiritual principles.
There is a call for the feminine spirituality to emerge.
This is a time for receptive, contemplative, listening responsiveness.
The Divine Feminine is cooperative, respectful, inclusive and life-affirming.
Feminine spirituality is gentle, nurturing, healing and appreciative.
The Divine Mother provides Love and faith, forgiveness and acceptance for all creation.
There is room on this planet for all expressions of faith serving the good of All people.
We can awaken within us the willingness to love one another as we are loved by Creator.
We can let go of our need to prove ourselves by letting go of our judgments on what we do.
We can release our judgments of others by accepting our differences and nurturing our Oneness.
We can respect and embrace all children with love, rather than using fear to divide us.
We can begin today to reach out to others with love, appreciation and open-mindedness.
We can drop our fences and defenses and extend Love and Peace to all as the One We are.
We can share fully what we have, what we know, who we are and how much we care.
We can appreciate the beauty and bounty of our lives openly and with joy.
We can be pleased with ourselves for being without need to prove or improve on what is.
We are the emerging Divine Feminine in all beings, young and old, male and female.
Be the gift of Love and Gratitude You Are,
Betty Lue
Saturday, March 05, 2005
What a Wonderful Life I Have!
I just finished my loving reminder for today and feel inspired to write this one for tomorrow.
Sometimes I write three or four in a row, because I am in the flow and the ideas want to be written.
I just love to share with you the best I know.
You inspire me to open my heart, to listen within and give all that is there for me and you and everyone.
I feel so privileged to be who I Am, where I Am, giving what I have.
Sometimes I really want to do so much more with my life, because I feel the limitlessness inside.
I am aware of the abundance of wisdom and love, compassion and confidence, inside this heart/mind.
Do you realize how easy it is for me to sit down at the computer and write these loving reminders without a forethought or an afterthought with no correction or outline, no judgment or concern?
Can you imagine how fun, safe and easy it is to do what comes naturally through me?
Do you know how free I feel to share my whole self with you and everyone?
Do you sense how very much I love you and believe in you and know how limitless you are?
Can you tell how happy I am to be alive and to fully enjoy the good life I have?
Have you guessed how blessed my life is with love and learning, with harmony and beauty?
Do you get how easy it is for me to clean toilets, arrange flowers, comfort the dying or change a diaper?
Do you realize I rarely judge and totally appreciate what I do, where I am and those who are with me?
I smile at babies in the grocery store.
I look for beautiful skies full of all kinds of weather.
I find beauty everywhere, in nature and in people.
I encourage displays of love and celebration.
I look for excuses to smile, both inside and out.
I like to hear what comes out of my mouth.
I totally enjoy what I write and appreciate what I learn.
I value my relationships with all people.
I experience everything and everyone as my teacher.
I see life as a sacred adventure which holds mystery and surprise.
I seek opportunities to learn and grow, to heal and be healed.
I encourage people to ask for help and insight, so I can learn.
I am kind to myself when I am tired, sad or upset.
I recognize myself in everyone and appreciate us all.
I know we are all in this together, because there is only One of us.
What a wonderful life with tears and fears, hope and disappointment, challenges and rewards.
What a wonderful life with novelty, diversity, opportunity and creativity.
What a wonderful life with so many choices and cycles, responsibilities and relationships.
What a wonderful life with wakeup calls, comforting lullabies, inspiring words and healing prayers.
What a wonderful life with joy and peace, sorrow and conflict, love and kindness, fear and rejection.
What a wonderful life to be lived well or wasted, to be given freely or grasping for more.
What a wonderful life to be utilized or thrown away, to be celebrated or hated.
What a wonderful awesome and miraculous life!
I live it well. I give it well. I value it well. I celebrate it well. I am awake.
This makes all the difference. ENJOY LIFE. It is your Gift.
Betty Lue
You can too. Life can be a joy for you.
Call me for WHOLE LIFE COACHING. #800-919-2392.
My calling is to inspire, educate and encourage and it fulfills me.
Remember every life is significant. Every life matters.
I will work with you as friend, spiritual mentor and guide.
Sometimes I write three or four in a row, because I am in the flow and the ideas want to be written.
I just love to share with you the best I know.
You inspire me to open my heart, to listen within and give all that is there for me and you and everyone.
I feel so privileged to be who I Am, where I Am, giving what I have.
Sometimes I really want to do so much more with my life, because I feel the limitlessness inside.
I am aware of the abundance of wisdom and love, compassion and confidence, inside this heart/mind.
Do you realize how easy it is for me to sit down at the computer and write these loving reminders without a forethought or an afterthought with no correction or outline, no judgment or concern?
Can you imagine how fun, safe and easy it is to do what comes naturally through me?
Do you know how free I feel to share my whole self with you and everyone?
Do you sense how very much I love you and believe in you and know how limitless you are?
Can you tell how happy I am to be alive and to fully enjoy the good life I have?
Have you guessed how blessed my life is with love and learning, with harmony and beauty?
Do you get how easy it is for me to clean toilets, arrange flowers, comfort the dying or change a diaper?
Do you realize I rarely judge and totally appreciate what I do, where I am and those who are with me?
I smile at babies in the grocery store.
I look for beautiful skies full of all kinds of weather.
I find beauty everywhere, in nature and in people.
I encourage displays of love and celebration.
I look for excuses to smile, both inside and out.
I like to hear what comes out of my mouth.
I totally enjoy what I write and appreciate what I learn.
I value my relationships with all people.
I experience everything and everyone as my teacher.
I see life as a sacred adventure which holds mystery and surprise.
I seek opportunities to learn and grow, to heal and be healed.
I encourage people to ask for help and insight, so I can learn.
I am kind to myself when I am tired, sad or upset.
I recognize myself in everyone and appreciate us all.
I know we are all in this together, because there is only One of us.
What a wonderful life with tears and fears, hope and disappointment, challenges and rewards.
What a wonderful life with novelty, diversity, opportunity and creativity.
What a wonderful life with so many choices and cycles, responsibilities and relationships.
What a wonderful life with wakeup calls, comforting lullabies, inspiring words and healing prayers.
What a wonderful life with joy and peace, sorrow and conflict, love and kindness, fear and rejection.
What a wonderful life to be lived well or wasted, to be given freely or grasping for more.
What a wonderful life to be utilized or thrown away, to be celebrated or hated.
What a wonderful awesome and miraculous life!
I live it well. I give it well. I value it well. I celebrate it well. I am awake.
This makes all the difference. ENJOY LIFE. It is your Gift.
Betty Lue
You can too. Life can be a joy for you.
Call me for WHOLE LIFE COACHING. #800-919-2392.
My calling is to inspire, educate and encourage and it fulfills me.
Remember every life is significant. Every life matters.
I will work with you as friend, spiritual mentor and guide.
Friday, March 04, 2005
What’s It All About?
Life for each one of us is a journey to grow up.
Some people are babies, focused only on getting enough of what they want.
Some people are just young, trying to please or learn the rules to win.
Some people are adults, grown up enough to strive, to achieve and excel, to win fame and fortune.
And some people are old souls here finishing their journey with healing and service.
Each person is on their own path with unique learning issues, healing needs and life focus.
When we are minding our own business, there is nothing to judge or compare.
When we are focused on our own life, there is more than enough to keep us occupied.
When we are tending our own issues, we have little time or energy for criticizing others.
Judging our journey slows us down.
Criticizing our mistakes creates more errors.
Feeling ashamed and guilty interferes with our healing.
Hiding and pretending limits our learning and growth.
When we compare, evaluate and judge ourselves, we waste energy and time.
When we hurt ourselves with criticism, cruelty and lifetime pain, we are paralyzed with fear.
When we withdraw from others and withhold love and respect from ourselves, we feel unworthy.
When we treat ourselves with pain and shame, we teach others to treat us with disrespect.
The key to healing is forgiveness.
Forgiveness of ourselves sets us free to see life is our sacred journey.
Our choices create experiences from which we are to learn.
When we make mistakes we can choose to quickly and easily choose again.
In school most of us made mistakes.
If those mistakes were cause for shame and guilt we may have stifled our learning and achievement.
If those mistakes were an opportunity to learn, we celebrated every correction and moved on.
Mistakes are a healthy sign of someone who is willing to learn from life’s experiences.
When we develop in life, there is a usual progression from ego-centered, to pleasing others, to wanting information from which to learn and make decisions, to being responsible, living our values with integrity and then to seeing the unity in all creation.
Wherever you are in your life is where you are.
The more you accept your place in life and the roles you have chosen, the easier your path will be.
The more you are aware of where you are going, the more likely you will get where you want to be.
The more you enjoy the experiences you encounter, the more you will heal and learn and grow.
The more you love who you are in the process, the more you will love those who travel your way.
This is your life and mine as well. We are in this together to love, serve and encourage one another.
Sounds fun and safe and easy.
And so it is when we forgive and live to enjoy it all.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Some people are babies, focused only on getting enough of what they want.
Some people are just young, trying to please or learn the rules to win.
Some people are adults, grown up enough to strive, to achieve and excel, to win fame and fortune.
And some people are old souls here finishing their journey with healing and service.
Each person is on their own path with unique learning issues, healing needs and life focus.
When we are minding our own business, there is nothing to judge or compare.
When we are focused on our own life, there is more than enough to keep us occupied.
When we are tending our own issues, we have little time or energy for criticizing others.
Judging our journey slows us down.
Criticizing our mistakes creates more errors.
Feeling ashamed and guilty interferes with our healing.
Hiding and pretending limits our learning and growth.
When we compare, evaluate and judge ourselves, we waste energy and time.
When we hurt ourselves with criticism, cruelty and lifetime pain, we are paralyzed with fear.
When we withdraw from others and withhold love and respect from ourselves, we feel unworthy.
When we treat ourselves with pain and shame, we teach others to treat us with disrespect.
The key to healing is forgiveness.
Forgiveness of ourselves sets us free to see life is our sacred journey.
Our choices create experiences from which we are to learn.
When we make mistakes we can choose to quickly and easily choose again.
In school most of us made mistakes.
If those mistakes were cause for shame and guilt we may have stifled our learning and achievement.
If those mistakes were an opportunity to learn, we celebrated every correction and moved on.
Mistakes are a healthy sign of someone who is willing to learn from life’s experiences.
When we develop in life, there is a usual progression from ego-centered, to pleasing others, to wanting information from which to learn and make decisions, to being responsible, living our values with integrity and then to seeing the unity in all creation.
Wherever you are in your life is where you are.
The more you accept your place in life and the roles you have chosen, the easier your path will be.
The more you are aware of where you are going, the more likely you will get where you want to be.
The more you enjoy the experiences you encounter, the more you will heal and learn and grow.
The more you love who you are in the process, the more you will love those who travel your way.
This is your life and mine as well. We are in this together to love, serve and encourage one another.
Sounds fun and safe and easy.
And so it is when we forgive and live to enjoy it all.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Your Life Purpose
Your goal is inner peace.
Your purpose is to be happy.
Your function is to let go of whatever blocks your happiness and peace of mind.
You are here to be happy and fulfilled.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are at peace.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are on purpose.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you give your best.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are honest and real.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are at home.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are in love.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are abundant.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are naturally giving.
When you are happy and fulfilled, your whole life is worth living.
When you are happy and fulfilled, everything works together for good.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are healed and a healing Presence.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are living your ministry, your loving service.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you attract right opportunities to love, serve and remember.
So where do you begin to live on purpose?
Let go of activities that do not serve your happiness and fulfillment.
Let go of reading material and media that drain your energy.
Let go of conversations and thoughts that distract you from being happy and fulfilled.
Let go of judgments and fears that take away from your happiness and fulfillment.
Let go of whatever distracts, delays and detours you from choosing happiness now.
Your creator wants you happy and free to extend peace and love to every other mind and heart.
Your work is to forgive everyway in which you have resisted, withheld and denied happiness for yourself.
Your choice is to be willing to consciously and consistently choose happiness and fulfillment now.
You can forgive, release and undo everything that is not loving and true for you.
And then you can choose again. Life is your choice.
Live your purpose and find inner peace as you release what is not yours.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Your purpose is to be happy.
Your function is to let go of whatever blocks your happiness and peace of mind.
You are here to be happy and fulfilled.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are at peace.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are on purpose.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you give your best.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are honest and real.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are at home.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are in love.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are abundant.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are naturally giving.
When you are happy and fulfilled, your whole life is worth living.
When you are happy and fulfilled, everything works together for good.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are healed and a healing Presence.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you are living your ministry, your loving service.
When you are happy and fulfilled, you attract right opportunities to love, serve and remember.
So where do you begin to live on purpose?
Let go of activities that do not serve your happiness and fulfillment.
Let go of reading material and media that drain your energy.
Let go of conversations and thoughts that distract you from being happy and fulfilled.
Let go of judgments and fears that take away from your happiness and fulfillment.
Let go of whatever distracts, delays and detours you from choosing happiness now.
Your creator wants you happy and free to extend peace and love to every other mind and heart.
Your work is to forgive everyway in which you have resisted, withheld and denied happiness for yourself.
Your choice is to be willing to consciously and consistently choose happiness and fulfillment now.
You can forgive, release and undo everything that is not loving and true for you.
And then you can choose again. Life is your choice.
Live your purpose and find inner peace as you release what is not yours.
Loving you,
Betty Lue
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Recommendations
If you are inquisitive and committed to spiritual growth and enlightenment…
If you want to be naturally happy, healthy and fulfilled….
If you are open and willing to do the work with patience and persistence….
If your life and your world enough to want to be of heartfelt service…
Read on.
Here are a few of my favorite things to inspire my life.
A Course in Miracles
Lost Language of God, Greg Braden (10 CD’s available through Nightingale-Conant)
Prayer of Jabez, Dream Giver, Beyond Jabez, by Bruce Wilkinson
Hour of Power, Sunday mornings on Lifetime and Discovery with Rev. Robert Schuller
Spiritual Cinema Circle, monthly DVD’s sent out spiritualcinemacircle.com
Jesus as CEO, Laurie Beth Jones
Jesus and Buddha: Parallel Sayings
The Tao of Leadership
False Fat Diet, Elson Haas, MD
The Maker’s Diet
Love Your Self. It is your primary responsibility to heal, love and grow your whole and Soul Self.
Develop new habits in eating, sleeping hours, nature, creativity, contribution and service.
Sit in a sacred place and listen within daily. Write what you hear/feel with your heart.
Minimize media and bring at least one hour of silence into your life daily.
Keep your home environment beautiful, orderly and harmonious. Start with one room.
Life Coaching (weekly or monthly contract) on the phone or in person. Essential to be accountable.
You are more important than you know.
Your life is your soul’s responsibility.
Make sure you are giving yourself the very best each and every day.
Your life will dramatically improve starting when you make the sincere choice.
If you want to know more specifics, call or email.
I live what I teach.
I explore and experiment to discover what is best for myself.
I learn and teach as I go, offering the best that I know.
Each one of us is different, so know your own plan must be individually designed for You.
There is no one like you. No one can take your place. Your whole and holy self is needed.
Step up and say YES to what you know heals, inspires and expands you to be your very best now.
Loving and Believing in YOU,
Betty Lue
If you want to be naturally happy, healthy and fulfilled….
If you are open and willing to do the work with patience and persistence….
If your life and your world enough to want to be of heartfelt service…
Read on.
Here are a few of my favorite things to inspire my life.
A Course in Miracles
Lost Language of God, Greg Braden (10 CD’s available through Nightingale-Conant)
Prayer of Jabez, Dream Giver, Beyond Jabez, by Bruce Wilkinson
Hour of Power, Sunday mornings on Lifetime and Discovery with Rev. Robert Schuller
Spiritual Cinema Circle, monthly DVD’s sent out spiritualcinemacircle.com
Jesus as CEO, Laurie Beth Jones
Jesus and Buddha: Parallel Sayings
The Tao of Leadership
False Fat Diet, Elson Haas, MD
The Maker’s Diet
Love Your Self. It is your primary responsibility to heal, love and grow your whole and Soul Self.
Develop new habits in eating, sleeping hours, nature, creativity, contribution and service.
Sit in a sacred place and listen within daily. Write what you hear/feel with your heart.
Minimize media and bring at least one hour of silence into your life daily.
Keep your home environment beautiful, orderly and harmonious. Start with one room.
Life Coaching (weekly or monthly contract) on the phone or in person. Essential to be accountable.
You are more important than you know.
Your life is your soul’s responsibility.
Make sure you are giving yourself the very best each and every day.
Your life will dramatically improve starting when you make the sincere choice.
If you want to know more specifics, call or email.
I live what I teach.
I explore and experiment to discover what is best for myself.
I learn and teach as I go, offering the best that I know.
Each one of us is different, so know your own plan must be individually designed for You.
There is no one like you. No one can take your place. Your whole and holy self is needed.
Step up and say YES to what you know heals, inspires and expands you to be your very best now.
Loving and Believing in YOU,
Betty Lue
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Interruptions and Interferences
What do you do with what seems to get in your way?
What do you do with the obstacles that come up every day?
What do you do when interrupted in what you are about to say?
What do you do when your own thinking seems to block your flow?
Let go and choose again.
Forgive, release and keep loving.
Trust all is in Divine order.
Know what is experienced is an out-picturing of your inner process.
Are you patient with the delays?
Have you delayed yourself in fulfilling your agreements?
Are you distracted by life’s interruptions?
Have you detoured yourself with following another’s path?
In time, we can encourage ourselves to be patient and keep going.
In time, we can give ourselves permission to experience the feelings.
In time, we have the opportunity to look for the hidden value.
In time, we may want to see it all as being ”on purpose”.
If there are no accidents…
If you are always in the right place..
If life is about remembering to love…
Maybe everything is an opportunity to remember.
Sometimes there is an awareness of an unfulfilled need that has remained unconscious until you get upset.
Sometimes there is a self respect issue that has gone unnoticed until you feel your frustration.
Sometimes there is a loss of purposeful focus, so that your distractions can interfere with fulfillment.
Sometimes there is a need to stop what you are doing, look at where you are and listen within.
Use every moment, every distraction, interruption, detour and delay as a wakeup call.
No need to get stuck in the judgment or fear.
Feel the feeling.
Love yourself anyway.
Choose again.
Loving you as we move right on through,
Betty Lue
What do you do with the obstacles that come up every day?
What do you do when interrupted in what you are about to say?
What do you do when your own thinking seems to block your flow?
Let go and choose again.
Forgive, release and keep loving.
Trust all is in Divine order.
Know what is experienced is an out-picturing of your inner process.
Are you patient with the delays?
Have you delayed yourself in fulfilling your agreements?
Are you distracted by life’s interruptions?
Have you detoured yourself with following another’s path?
In time, we can encourage ourselves to be patient and keep going.
In time, we can give ourselves permission to experience the feelings.
In time, we have the opportunity to look for the hidden value.
In time, we may want to see it all as being ”on purpose”.
If there are no accidents…
If you are always in the right place..
If life is about remembering to love…
Maybe everything is an opportunity to remember.
Sometimes there is an awareness of an unfulfilled need that has remained unconscious until you get upset.
Sometimes there is a self respect issue that has gone unnoticed until you feel your frustration.
Sometimes there is a loss of purposeful focus, so that your distractions can interfere with fulfillment.
Sometimes there is a need to stop what you are doing, look at where you are and listen within.
Use every moment, every distraction, interruption, detour and delay as a wakeup call.
No need to get stuck in the judgment or fear.
Feel the feeling.
Love yourself anyway.
Choose again.
Loving you as we move right on through,
Betty Lue
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