Imagine

As I sat in a quiet house with only the baby and myself, eating lunch today, I was thinking of how nice it was to be alone.

 

                    Imagine....

                                                  alone!

Then, all of my children appeared….. I looked around our walls where my children have created “positive affirmation” notes and hung them randomly around our home. They have written words and drawn pictures and hung them with fun stickers on whatever surface they chose. This was in effort to create continuous positive thoughts. We read them when we pass by or stand to pour a cup of coffee or lock the door for the last time at night. Notes such as “Ocean Waves”, Pretty osim fireworcks and cookout”, “Happyness is a roadway to fun”, and “bright smiles” help put positive energy into our home. These notes hold part of my children’s spirits all the time.

So, I thought, I’m not alone. My children are all here with me.

 

 

Then, John Lennon appeared… my phone rang from the other room and I heard my ringtone, “Imagine”.  His energy makes me smile, no doubt. He sang positive affirmations to the world and encompassed our desire for peace and connection in a beautifully artistic way. He was part of my home today as I sang with him.

So, I thought, I’m not alone. My children and John Lennon are here.

 

 

Then, hundreds, no, maybe thousands of people appeared… I looked around our kitchen and living room. I started thinking of all of the people who have invented and created something that impacts my house. From the technology of the refrigerator and microwave, all the way to the very design of our picture frames or the colors of our candles. Someone envisioned my curtains before they sewed them, someone found the river rocks and polished them before they made their way around the vase on my table, someone painted my paintings, molded my rod iron artwork, and wove my baskets. So many people – thousands and thousands of people – took part in the very things living in my house. Their positive energy, the fruits of their labor, the creation of their invention is all part of my home!

So, I thought, I’m not alone. My children and John Lennon and thousands of other people are here.

 

 

How AWESOME to realize we really are SO VERY intertwined with not only are loved ones, but also with strangers. We rely on one another and we appreciate one another without even realizing how much we do. Imagine the day when we begin to grasp the depths of our connections and we realize the magnitude of that connection simply  laughs at the shallowness of what divides us.

 

 

 

As a mom, I take this back as a lesson to grow through with my kids…Loving with ALL of my Heart’s Intent is realizing what we send out is what we get back. Our impact on this world is so much larger than what we realize. I am understanding more and more and MORE ,that as I share positivity, I receive positivity! What you give IS what you get!

My wish for you today...

            to feel my happiness and encouragement because…

                                                            it is bouncing back from you!

(Please be sure to watch the Linked Video on "Kelly's iPod" to the top right. It is an incredible example of how One we all are.)

Use Fear to find Love

All of life is very simply Love or Fear. Simple.

I first heard this concept around the age of 30. I quickly knew it to be true because the Universe (God) told me over and over! I know the Universal truths because they arrive in my life multiple times and in multiple ways. I read this in a book, then another book, then heard it from a friend, and then heard it on TV. Today, I continue to be reminded! Just as I continually remind my children to pick up their shoes (such a simple task in my eyes), I am continually reminded of the simplicity of Love and Fear (such a simple task for God).

My recent pregnancy was tough on my body, my mind, and my family. Although large challenges in life often seem complicated with intricate details, I can simply say – FEAR. Underlying fears of having another baby….6 children…step siblings….half siblings….a Teen and diapers….were the absolute root cause of my prego challenges! God doesn’t want us in pain!!! We all know the obstacles we face are simply to make us stronger through life lessons, HOWEVER, also recognize the obstacles we face are of our OWN creation! The Universe desired my pregnancy to be wonderful, enjoyable, magical! MY fears caused a different outcome. The good news was my previous life lessons and my understanding of Universal Love (God’s love) allowed me to make continual conscious choices of dealing with the physical challenges because I knew…that I knew, that I knew…all would be fine and Love would prevail! This baby was SO VERY meant to be in our lives at the exact moment she arrived. Knowing this, we gave her the name Lauryl Jennae, meaning “Victorious” and “God has answered.”

I’ve recently started a Love Journal that has opened my eyes tremendously!! When I face daily challenges (most usually with kids), I know if the challenge is on my mind continually, I am making a mistake. I am reacting out of fear in some way. I break my journal entries into three sections: Situation, Reaction of Fear, and Action of Love. Forcing myself to come up with an “Action of Love” in all situations has made immense improvement in the way I feel about any situation- immediately!

Through this process, I’ve realized the use of guilt in my life…YES, I said the USE of GUILT. Guilt, that horrible 5 letter word all mothers know well. We encourage each other to get rid of it, to realize we aren’t perfect, and to not be so harsh on ourselves. I say, “WHATEVER”!!! Guilt is a VERY useful tool for me! If I feel guilt, I have said or done something – out loud or in my mind – that I do not agree with to the core of my being. The core of being is purely, simply, and completely made of Love. When my reactions to things do not simply show Love, I feel guilt. Therefore, my personal red flag is often guilt. (When I feel guilt over simple things like a messy house, I stop to realize my Fear of not having control is overriding my Love of not needing control!) My other red flags include frustration, anger, and feeling physically sick. When I see a red flag…I see a wonderful opportunity to journal and start again.

Fresh starts are often the BEST gift the Universe gives me!!!!!

In the past month alone, I have realized my discouragement from a baby’s colicky cries was based on my [ridiculous] fear it would never end and my fear I couldn’t help stop her pain. After I recognized the fear, I chose to act in love and my tolerance increased ten-fold!

My frustration with a 7 year old not doing what I asked, at the moment I asked it, was also based in fear. I feared she would not respect my authority and problems would increase in the future. Once I recognized this fear and refocused with pure love the next day, I realized she was so concerned with completing her list of tasks well, she couldn’t focus on one thing at a time. Her confusion was coming across as disrespect.

My almost-teenager was making a choice I did not agree with and when my gut reaction was frustration, she reacted and the situation catapulted to a whole new level. (I know parents of teens SO get this) My fear of her making choices I do not condone masked the understanding of her being on her own life path. She has a right to create her own future. I am to guide and love her, not control her!

I now choose to live a life of Conscious Love

and it is SO much easier (and enjoyable)!

Funny, how every subject I write about goes right back to the title of my blog, “Living by Heart’s Intent”. I guess God has been engraving this on my soul for much longer than I realized. Live by Love and Love alone!

 I wish for you, today,to use your lowly Fear

to find the best YOU

in every situation

with Love at your very core!

                                    Use Fear to find Love. ;)