madonnafra
11-19-2003, 04:18 AM
god: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, unconditional love,
life-force, divine creator, great spirit, all knowing, way shower, guiding
light, hu, state of origin, source, miracle worker, all in one, dream weaver,
best
friend
some well meaning and loving kind people have offered suggestions over the
years. ways to write the messages in a manner more acceptable to the public.
little changes here and there. i would, and still do, go to god and ask if i
would be better off if i made the suggested changes. often times i will
receive confirmation that i would be making the best choice if i followed the
advice
that is given. sometimes i am told not to follow the advice of someone when i
ask for guidance. recently i asked god if it was necessary to capitalize all
the letters in the word god. as it turns out, god doesn't care whether i make
sure to write it in all caps. it is up to me. my decision. it is as a sign
of my reverence and respect for god that i choose to write it this way. maybe
even a little shout thrown in. a shout out for god, for that is how i feel.
i continue to be amazed at how much god loves us. all for the asking and
receiving.
when i first started writing the messages, i realized that we always
capitalize the word for our self. one single capital i. when we get older and
we
are called by our adult names as a sign of respect, it is mr., mrs., or ms so
and so. capital letters at the beginning of each word. writing our formal
names entails three caps or more depending on how many names you were given at
birth. when most people write the word god they only capitalize the first
letter, if that. sometimes they are hesitant to write the word god at all, and
only write g-d as if they weren't allowed to write it in its entirety. as if
god would disapprove somehow. maybe lightening would strike. god only knows
why. i realize that some people are offended by my use of caps for god. some
even dislike that i use the word god so often. hopefully it doesn't block them
from seeking god anyway.
i put god first in my life, so in my mind and heart god deserves all caps
and always will. it is a sign of my devotion to all that god is. all that god
will do in the hearts of humankind if and when the choice for god is made by
each individual approaching god within. that the more people on earth turning
to face god, the less will be turning away. that often a person will appear
at just the right moment, as if by magic, to say exactly what god has been
trying to tell me. perhaps other people may have tried to tell me the same
thing, but i couldn't hear it from them. the information comes in perfect
timing,
one more time around, when i have the ears to hear it. usually confirmation
for something that i've been puzzling over and can now see more clearly then i
could before.
when we were younger and less observant of those around us, we didn't spend
much time caring about what someone thought of us. as a child, we were
playful and unaware that someone around us might be judging us somehow. even
if
we did realize that we were not understood or appreciated, it didn't stop us
from being us, for fear of who might not like us. for a long time we didn't
know how to be anyone else and the world had to take us at face value. we felt
freer, as children, to make inner choices. outer choices were pretty much
controlled by our caretaker but no one had any complete understanding of our
thoughts. simply because a child cannot express their feelings into words,
there
remains a hidden world within. anyone who looks into a child's eyes can see
that there is something going on in their brains. the animation present and
observable through the eyes is very apparent. the twinkle. the life force.
when a person is asking, listening, and following god there is a twinkle too.
it comes with the activation package. we hear and see a spark of god in
laughter and playfulness. that feel good moment when we are laughing whole
heartedly. with all of ourselves. not holding back anything. it is a rare
moment these days when a person feels brave enough, self assured enough, to
laugh
out loud in public anymore. we have certain places were unbridled laughter is
acceptable. movie theaters, comedy clubs, churches, sports related
activities, outdoors. i'm sure that there are more places but it won't happen
if a
person doesn't feel good about themselves first. if a person can't stop worrying
that they may be judged in anyway, shape, or form, they won't feel free to
laugh out loud and possibly "make a scene".
on the other hand, children seem to revel in making loud noises no matter
where they are. they are still allowed to some extent. as long as it doesn't
disturb anyone that might be offended in any way. as long as the parents are
not simply ignoring their children. sadly, something that is happening often
now that both parents are so busy and can't seem to fit everything in
anymore. just looking for a moments peace, letting them run loose because they
just
need a moment to themselves. sadly i have watched children repeat themselves
over and over to their parents and be simply ignored. almost as if they
weren't even heard, although the child will usually get loud enough that people
close by will hear the repeated pleas, even if the parents don't seem to hear.
kids don't worry about being loud. in fact if they find out that it
embarrasses a parent, they may adopt it as a preferred means of communication. a
way
to get attention. they figure out that they might be heard more quickly if
they turn the volume up. occasionally a child's mind does need to be reeled
in.
they are so entirely free of ego that they aren't embarrassed to be
themselves. they will be themselves completely if we let them. there are
safeguards
that parents take for the safety of their loved ones. there are controls
considered common courtesy in this day and age. natural exuberance is not
exactly
encouraged in polite society. parents realize, out of love, that "they know
not what they do" all the time. we forgive them because they are only children
and don't know any better.
it is the same for god. maybe that explains why the children were welcomed
by jesus. why we are told that we must be as children to find the kingdom of
god. maybe because they have more open minds. they are spontaneous. worry
free. they don't plan or think about how they look if they laugh or cry, run,
or skip. sometimes they sing out loud. young children don't plan what they are
going to do for days, weeks, months, or years ahead. they don't worry if
they get dirty or drop food on themselves. they won't stay away from other
children based on financial status, appearances, lack of cleanliness, different
color or race, the opposite sex, . they are so free and we are so hobbled by
our insecurities. only when children are taught to judge and disregard others
do they act in that manner. it is not a natural state. it is a learned
behavior.
we are urged to be as children. to go back to the time when we didn't judge
anyone and didn't worry about being judged by others. a simpler time when we
didn't have thoughts of war, money, appearance, status. our earthly
caretakers took care of us, as children, until we matured enough to be
responsible for
ourselves. so will god lovingly guide us and support us until we can stand
on our own two feet. for god knows and accepts us completely. eventually
through practice, we learn to trust god without question and earn god's trust
that we will follow through with the guidance that we receive. at-one-ment.
for there is testing of our faithfulness throughout the spiritual path. much
as an earthly parent and child learns to trust each other by interacting with
each other, as we walk our path having god within, we will learn that god is
worthy of our trust. we come to a place whre we desire with all of our hearts
to be acceptable to god. we become changed by seeking to understand god
better. when we choose to have god come within us, abide and reside in us, a
beaut
ifully loving relationship forms.
still, it is not until we surrender our will to god that the miracles begin
in earnest. until then, we continue to rely on our own emotions and feelings,
comprehension and understanding, before making decisions. never sure that
we are making the best choice because we are basing them on our limited view of
the world. we humans are always putting limits on god. we just can't seem
to grasp the idea that god is illimitable. that the power of god goes way
beyond our understanding.
as a child we thought that our parents could do anything. why would we think
less of god who desires only the best for us? now as we have grown older, we
see our parents in a different light. we see that they were only human after
all, with problems, insecurities, and fears that kept them from being the
ideal parent in our minds and hearts. that they weren't perfect and neither are
we. that only god has that distinction and that we are loved beyond human
limitations. that we may often stumble as we walk our path but that god loves
us
no matter how many times it takes to get it right. that the golden key is to
humble ourselves and be willing to look within and live the self-examined
life. that we strive to do and be the very best that we can.
i feel that encouraging people to look for god within is the most important
task of my entire life. it is what i am being guided to do according to
god's plan. i can't think of a more appropriate word for what it is. the way
that
the pieces fit together that god presents in our lives couldn't have been
more accurately chosen. couldn't be any more perfect. the threads that
interweave people in our lives. people that end up having a huge influence or
impact
on our lives, not always fun, but often a hand up on the path and we a hand up
to them. a personal guidance counselor in the flesh showing up at just the
right time, in the right place. aligned with god. commingling our radiance.
shining our lights more brightly as we walk the path together and glowing
like the beacons of light that we are, when we invite god to be with us.
god wants to be a part of our lives. god desires for us to ask for help.
god hopes that we will listen to and follow the guidance that is so lovingly
given. that we will give god a chance to prove that we are never alone, left to
our own devices. that we will learn to trust in divine providence as a way of
being. without question. without doubt. that we will open our minds and
hearts, as a child, to the possibility of miracles that are beyond our
understanding or control. that we will open wide the door that is in front of
us
beckoning us inside out of the storm. to seek the sweetness of life that is
waiting
just on the other side. like a warm welcoming home filled with the fragrance
of home baked goodies and the scent and beauty of fresh cut flowers. the
finest that life can offer. crossing the threshold into oneness with our best
friend in all the world.
blessings,
gayle
gs5555
texas wind
11/19/03
[non-text portions of this message have been removed]
life-force, divine creator, great spirit, all knowing, way shower, guiding
light, hu, state of origin, source, miracle worker, all in one, dream weaver,
best
friend
some well meaning and loving kind people have offered suggestions over the
years. ways to write the messages in a manner more acceptable to the public.
little changes here and there. i would, and still do, go to god and ask if i
would be better off if i made the suggested changes. often times i will
receive confirmation that i would be making the best choice if i followed the
advice
that is given. sometimes i am told not to follow the advice of someone when i
ask for guidance. recently i asked god if it was necessary to capitalize all
the letters in the word god. as it turns out, god doesn't care whether i make
sure to write it in all caps. it is up to me. my decision. it is as a sign
of my reverence and respect for god that i choose to write it this way. maybe
even a little shout thrown in. a shout out for god, for that is how i feel.
i continue to be amazed at how much god loves us. all for the asking and
receiving.
when i first started writing the messages, i realized that we always
capitalize the word for our self. one single capital i. when we get older and
we
are called by our adult names as a sign of respect, it is mr., mrs., or ms so
and so. capital letters at the beginning of each word. writing our formal
names entails three caps or more depending on how many names you were given at
birth. when most people write the word god they only capitalize the first
letter, if that. sometimes they are hesitant to write the word god at all, and
only write g-d as if they weren't allowed to write it in its entirety. as if
god would disapprove somehow. maybe lightening would strike. god only knows
why. i realize that some people are offended by my use of caps for god. some
even dislike that i use the word god so often. hopefully it doesn't block them
from seeking god anyway.
i put god first in my life, so in my mind and heart god deserves all caps
and always will. it is a sign of my devotion to all that god is. all that god
will do in the hearts of humankind if and when the choice for god is made by
each individual approaching god within. that the more people on earth turning
to face god, the less will be turning away. that often a person will appear
at just the right moment, as if by magic, to say exactly what god has been
trying to tell me. perhaps other people may have tried to tell me the same
thing, but i couldn't hear it from them. the information comes in perfect
timing,
one more time around, when i have the ears to hear it. usually confirmation
for something that i've been puzzling over and can now see more clearly then i
could before.
when we were younger and less observant of those around us, we didn't spend
much time caring about what someone thought of us. as a child, we were
playful and unaware that someone around us might be judging us somehow. even
if
we did realize that we were not understood or appreciated, it didn't stop us
from being us, for fear of who might not like us. for a long time we didn't
know how to be anyone else and the world had to take us at face value. we felt
freer, as children, to make inner choices. outer choices were pretty much
controlled by our caretaker but no one had any complete understanding of our
thoughts. simply because a child cannot express their feelings into words,
there
remains a hidden world within. anyone who looks into a child's eyes can see
that there is something going on in their brains. the animation present and
observable through the eyes is very apparent. the twinkle. the life force.
when a person is asking, listening, and following god there is a twinkle too.
it comes with the activation package. we hear and see a spark of god in
laughter and playfulness. that feel good moment when we are laughing whole
heartedly. with all of ourselves. not holding back anything. it is a rare
moment these days when a person feels brave enough, self assured enough, to
laugh
out loud in public anymore. we have certain places were unbridled laughter is
acceptable. movie theaters, comedy clubs, churches, sports related
activities, outdoors. i'm sure that there are more places but it won't happen
if a
person doesn't feel good about themselves first. if a person can't stop worrying
that they may be judged in anyway, shape, or form, they won't feel free to
laugh out loud and possibly "make a scene".
on the other hand, children seem to revel in making loud noises no matter
where they are. they are still allowed to some extent. as long as it doesn't
disturb anyone that might be offended in any way. as long as the parents are
not simply ignoring their children. sadly, something that is happening often
now that both parents are so busy and can't seem to fit everything in
anymore. just looking for a moments peace, letting them run loose because they
just
need a moment to themselves. sadly i have watched children repeat themselves
over and over to their parents and be simply ignored. almost as if they
weren't even heard, although the child will usually get loud enough that people
close by will hear the repeated pleas, even if the parents don't seem to hear.
kids don't worry about being loud. in fact if they find out that it
embarrasses a parent, they may adopt it as a preferred means of communication. a
way
to get attention. they figure out that they might be heard more quickly if
they turn the volume up. occasionally a child's mind does need to be reeled
in.
they are so entirely free of ego that they aren't embarrassed to be
themselves. they will be themselves completely if we let them. there are
safeguards
that parents take for the safety of their loved ones. there are controls
considered common courtesy in this day and age. natural exuberance is not
exactly
encouraged in polite society. parents realize, out of love, that "they know
not what they do" all the time. we forgive them because they are only children
and don't know any better.
it is the same for god. maybe that explains why the children were welcomed
by jesus. why we are told that we must be as children to find the kingdom of
god. maybe because they have more open minds. they are spontaneous. worry
free. they don't plan or think about how they look if they laugh or cry, run,
or skip. sometimes they sing out loud. young children don't plan what they are
going to do for days, weeks, months, or years ahead. they don't worry if
they get dirty or drop food on themselves. they won't stay away from other
children based on financial status, appearances, lack of cleanliness, different
color or race, the opposite sex, . they are so free and we are so hobbled by
our insecurities. only when children are taught to judge and disregard others
do they act in that manner. it is not a natural state. it is a learned
behavior.
we are urged to be as children. to go back to the time when we didn't judge
anyone and didn't worry about being judged by others. a simpler time when we
didn't have thoughts of war, money, appearance, status. our earthly
caretakers took care of us, as children, until we matured enough to be
responsible for
ourselves. so will god lovingly guide us and support us until we can stand
on our own two feet. for god knows and accepts us completely. eventually
through practice, we learn to trust god without question and earn god's trust
that we will follow through with the guidance that we receive. at-one-ment.
for there is testing of our faithfulness throughout the spiritual path. much
as an earthly parent and child learns to trust each other by interacting with
each other, as we walk our path having god within, we will learn that god is
worthy of our trust. we come to a place whre we desire with all of our hearts
to be acceptable to god. we become changed by seeking to understand god
better. when we choose to have god come within us, abide and reside in us, a
beaut
ifully loving relationship forms.
still, it is not until we surrender our will to god that the miracles begin
in earnest. until then, we continue to rely on our own emotions and feelings,
comprehension and understanding, before making decisions. never sure that
we are making the best choice because we are basing them on our limited view of
the world. we humans are always putting limits on god. we just can't seem
to grasp the idea that god is illimitable. that the power of god goes way
beyond our understanding.
as a child we thought that our parents could do anything. why would we think
less of god who desires only the best for us? now as we have grown older, we
see our parents in a different light. we see that they were only human after
all, with problems, insecurities, and fears that kept them from being the
ideal parent in our minds and hearts. that they weren't perfect and neither are
we. that only god has that distinction and that we are loved beyond human
limitations. that we may often stumble as we walk our path but that god loves
us
no matter how many times it takes to get it right. that the golden key is to
humble ourselves and be willing to look within and live the self-examined
life. that we strive to do and be the very best that we can.
i feel that encouraging people to look for god within is the most important
task of my entire life. it is what i am being guided to do according to
god's plan. i can't think of a more appropriate word for what it is. the way
that
the pieces fit together that god presents in our lives couldn't have been
more accurately chosen. couldn't be any more perfect. the threads that
interweave people in our lives. people that end up having a huge influence or
impact
on our lives, not always fun, but often a hand up on the path and we a hand up
to them. a personal guidance counselor in the flesh showing up at just the
right time, in the right place. aligned with god. commingling our radiance.
shining our lights more brightly as we walk the path together and glowing
like the beacons of light that we are, when we invite god to be with us.
god wants to be a part of our lives. god desires for us to ask for help.
god hopes that we will listen to and follow the guidance that is so lovingly
given. that we will give god a chance to prove that we are never alone, left to
our own devices. that we will learn to trust in divine providence as a way of
being. without question. without doubt. that we will open our minds and
hearts, as a child, to the possibility of miracles that are beyond our
understanding or control. that we will open wide the door that is in front of
us
beckoning us inside out of the storm. to seek the sweetness of life that is
waiting
just on the other side. like a warm welcoming home filled with the fragrance
of home baked goodies and the scent and beauty of fresh cut flowers. the
finest that life can offer. crossing the threshold into oneness with our best
friend in all the world.
blessings,
gayle
gs5555
texas wind
11/19/03
[non-text portions of this message have been removed]