By being who we are, we will be happy and achieve our destiny with out having to swim against the waves so much. When we walk life in the path we are meant to walk on, everything comes to us with out even trying. But, when we keep hitting the same wall over and over again then maybe we are not listening to our inner guides, and when we force ourselves into circumstances or situations to please others than we are lying to ourselves of who we really are.

God can lead the way but we have to choose to listen, and go in the direction that will lead us to spiritual awareness and truth. By not being our authentic selves we will not be happy�.

So, listen to your heart, your soul and ask yourself..
Are you being who you really are? Or are you pretending to be what others expect you to be?

You are life! Divinity in action, and everyday we have is a day you should live to it's fullest..

Empower yourself to feel and look your best!

THE PRETTY LADY
Once upon a time, a big monk and a little monk were traveling together. They came to the bank of a river and found the bridge was damaged. They had to wade across the river.
There was a pretty lady who was stuck at the damaged bridge and couldn't cross the river. The big monk offered to carry the pretty lady across the river on his back. The lady accepted.
The little monk was shocked by the move of the big monk. "How can big disciple brother carry a lady when we are supposed to avoid all intimacy with females?" thought the little monk. But he kept quiet.
The big monk carried the lady across the river and the small monk followed unhappily. When they crossed the river, the big monk let the lady down and they parted ways with her.
All along the way for several miles, the little monk was very unhappy with the act of the big monk. He was making up all kinds of accusations about the big monk in his head. This got him madder and madder. But he still kept quiet. And the big monk had no inclination to explain his situation.
Finally, at a rest point many hours later, the little monk could not stand it any further, he burst out angrily at the big monk. "How can you claim yourself a devout monk, when you seize the first opportunity to touch a female, especially when she is very pretty? All your teachings to me make you a big hypocrite."
The big monk looked surprised and said, "I had put down the pretty lady at the river bank many hours ago, how come you are still carrying her along?"
This very old Chinese Zen story reflects the thinking of many people today. We encounter many unpleasant things in our life, they irritate us and they make us angry. Sometimes, they cause us a lot of hurt, sometimes they cause us to be bitter or jealous. But like the little monk, we are not willing to let them go away. We keep on carrying the baggage of the "pretty lady" with us. We let them keep on coming back to hurt us, make us angry, make us bitter and cause us a lot of agony. Why? Simply because we are not willing to put down or let go of the baggage of the "pretty lady".
We should let go of the pretty lady immediately after crossing the river, immediately after the unpleasant event is over. This will immediately remove all our agonies. There is no need to be further hurt by the unpleasant event after it is over. It is just that simple.
- Author Anonymous

July 6, 2005
Giving The Freedom To Live
Accepting The Journeys Of Others
Each of us, in life, walks on the special path that the soul is destined to undertake. Our journeys are very different and we progress at different rates. The pitfalls and blessings we encounter are unique, yet we are all learning and no one form of knowledge is more important than any other. Even so, when we observe others, it can be easy to pass judgment on their decisions and to assume their actions will correspond with what we feel is right. But for every problem, there are a multitude of solutions. Everyone makes mistakes and, while watching others do so can be frustrating, it is important that you accept each person's unique way of doing things. Giving others the freedom to act in the way they feel are best without the fear of harsh judgments honors the capacity for growth that all people possess.

It is helpful to practice accepting others as they are. Never judge the decisions of others based on the path you would have taken because every person lives by different values and experiences. Challenge is a universal concept, but we all deal with difficulties in our own way. Give others the space to fail, but don't harden your heart against their experience. It isn't wise to try and fix people or control situations. You may feel compelled to intervene when difficulties arise, but it is important only to offer guidance when asked unless the person is involved in a truly dangerous situation or cannot act for themselves. Failure to choose the right path or to make enlightened decisions is simply another step on the journey. It is a means to experience and wisdom. Letting go of the need to influence others does not discount offering loving support and it does not mean that you need to stop caring. It does mean stepping back, dissolving judgment, and gracefully allowing others! to live their own destinies.

Giving others the freedom to blossom in their own journeys gives you the freedom to take more notice of your own. You may not condone the actions you see taking place, but your reactions will be more loving by letting them be. And you will be able to focus on just being yourself, confident that the path you take is as right, valid, and special as any other.
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Humankind has not woven the web of life.
We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
All things are bound together.
All things connect.
-Chief Seattle

Letting go

Like the whales that travels thru the oceon we too must learn to live and let go...
To move along our daily lives with out attachments or resentments...

Anonymous-

Poem: Lost in a mirage called " love"

Lost in a mirage called " love"

What moments are precious with you?
What time goes by that I don't yearn for your love ,your touch, your caring.
The illusion that is present, This Mirage I so call "Love"

To feel you next to me
To feel your hands drying my tears
To feel your arms holding me tight, giving me the comfort of your love
Your temporary love, that I just don't want to let go....

I wish I can tell you that for me "your are the one"
I wish that you could softly kiss me in the nights as you hold me,
And tell me that our life together is just beginning.

"Love" Why does it feel this way, why do you give me this temporary illusions...
Why do you create this mirage.?
This temporary shelter of love.

Written: 12-10-2005
Sent by Anonymous-
Thanks for sharing!

Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Hope you find the one that makes you smile.