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Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2013

Hello My Friends! Happy Thanksgiving!

I would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for supporting me throughout the short time I've been reaching out to you. I GREATLY APPRECIATE that you visit and I hope that my words encourage and inspire. That is the reason I do this. I wish to be a voice that you seek when you need uplifting. My greatest desire is to be a blessing to you!

As you gather with friends and loved ones this weekend; take a moment to recognize how blessed you are to be able to break bread with those you love. It is never a given that we will see tomorrow; so BE IN THE MOMENT and ENJOY RIGHT NOW. In actuality, all we have IS NOW.

Please be safe and responsible this weekend. Whatever you need will be there and wherever you are going will be there when you arrive. It's not worth it to "push and shove" to obtain anything. As we know, the Creator has enough for all and there is always more than plenty to go around.

I will be on Thanksgiving Holiday until Monday, December 2nd.

Be Blessed. Be Safe. Be Loved.

Until the next time,

Peaceful thoughts,
-Dorothea

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Generosity of Spirit

11/25/2013

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Hello My Friends! Hope all is well in your world and you are being loved as you are giving love.

Did you know that 'giving AND receiving' are equal partners. They share the same heart, the same mind and the same soul. Both giving and receiving are partners within you and each of them deserve mutual respect. One without the other doesn't serve you well. That may sound confusing especially if we have heard all of our lives: "It is better to give than to receive."

IT IS better to give than to receive, however, the 'unspoken gem' within the statement is "you are receiving" as you give. Before I go any further, please understand when I speak of giving, it is never to come at your expense. That's not wise! Why? Because the point in giving is to help alleviate the suffering of someone else. If you alleviate their suffering and create suffering for you, then you didn't alleviate anything, you merely switched where suffering would reside.

When you give, you actually release the generosity of spirit which is a boomerang waiting to return to you. It's a feeling of goodness knowing that you gave for all the right reasons. It's the pleasure of knowing that as you gave you were also receiving.

What are you receiving you ask? You are activating one of the secrets of life. That secret is the following: Being generous of spirit opens the door to untold riches. The riches of which I speak are: health, wealth and happiness. You are creating a Bank of Good that will be available to you when you are in need and the generosity of spirit will come to you from a place unknown. However, rest assured generosity of spirit will return!

So my friends, release your generosity of spirit and keep in mind that the boomerang of the universe is always circulating. Give, watch and wait as the boomerang of spirit returns back ten fold!

Until the next time,

Peaceful thoughts,
-Dorothea

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Remembering JFK

11/22/2013

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Hello My Friends! Hope all is well with you and your loved ones and your week was as you expected it to be.

Today, across the country we are remembering the legacy of John F. Kennedy. I searched for a video that would capture the spirit of his limited time as President, and would also give a glimpse, of where our nation was 50 years ago. As a nation we are moving forward!

Until the next time,

Peaceful thoughts,
-Dorothea

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Choosing Our Battles

11/20/2013

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Hello My Friends! Hope all is well and you are being GOOD to YOU!

As travelers on this path called life; we encounter many battles along the way. The question becomes: 'Which battle should we fight and which battle should we let pass.'

That's a major question, because, many of us "choose" to fight EVERY BATTLE that comes our way. Then we ask "why is my life always in a state of turmoil?" Consider the word 'turmoil.' The definition is: "A state of uneasiness and usually resentment brewing to an eventual explosion." "A state of discomposure, agitation, commotion, disorder, disturbance and "an interruption of regular peace."

Life has battles. However, we must resist attempting to fight each and every one that appears on our path. If we are not choosing wisely, then our life is a "constant interruption of regular peace." I don't know about you but I choose not to have a constant state of resentment brewing. I'm not interested in preparing myself for the battles which mean 'ABSOLUTELY NOTHING in my plans to 'stand in my greatness.' Standing in greatness is a battle unto itself: So why waste precious thoughts and energy on anything less!

Thought you may enjoy Joel Osteen discussing 'choosing your battles.' I enjoy it because I can listen without the aide of a visual which allows me to focus intently on the message.

Be at peace and choose your battles wisely!

Until the next time,

Peaceful thoughts
-Dorothea

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Marianne Williamson 'Recognizing Miracles'

11/18/2013

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Hello My Friends! Hope the last few days were good and all is well in your world!

Wanted to share a clip of Marianne Williamson discussing with Oprah Winfrey 'Recognizing Miracles' in our lives.

That I am able to write this post means I have the 'miracle of my hands' and because you are reading what I've written means you have the 'miracle of your eyes.' Everyday miracles that we should awake in the morning and say to our Creator 'Thank You.'

Enjoy the clip!

Until the next time!

Peaceful thoughts
-Dorothea

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Who Are You?

11/15/2013

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Hello My Friends! Hope all is well in your world and you have accomplished what you desired for the week.

I shared with you on the last post Brene' Brown speaking on being vulnerable and listening to your shame. I wanted to follow Brene's video with a profound question: Who Are You? Great question isn't it?

How do we define ourselves "without our material stuff." And if you don't have much material stuff, then how do you define yourself knowing you don't have material stuff?" Thought you may enjoy a video from Iyanla Vanzant on the topic 'Who Are You?' After watching the video, allow the question of 'Who Are You' to simmer within your soul, and without filtering your thoughts, see what comes up for you. You might be surprised at what you discover!

Until the next time,

Peaceful thoughts,
-Dorothea

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Brene' Brown: Listening To Shame

11/13/2013

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Hello My Friends! Hope all is well!

Thought you may like the attached video from one of my favorite people 'Brene' Brown.' I'm sure many of you have seen her on Oprah Winfrey's 'Life Class' explaining away life issues with such brilliance. Wanted to share one of her talks with you. It's so good!

The video may seem long, however, it's worth the twenty minutes. I guarantee it! Brene' discusses the "Myth of Vulnerability Being a Weakness and Listening to Shame."

The original talk was given at TED Talks; which I highly recommend you visit - www.ted.com which is an acronym for Technology. Entertainment. Design. Speakers from across the globe expound on a myriad of topics which I find totally enjoyable. I'm a huge fan of this site. Spend time with TED and I hope you discover that the world is not going to hell in a hand basket! As a matter of fact, many are trying to keep our compass headed North.

Enjoy Brene'!

Until the next time,

Peaceful thoughts,
-Dorothea

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Veterans Day!

11/11/2013

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Hello My Friends!

Please say a prayer today as we THANK ALL OF THE MEN AND WOMEN who have served our country and those who are still serving.

THANK YOU!!!

Until the next time,

Peaceful thoughts!
-Dorothea

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Gnats of Negativity

11/8/2013

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Hello My Friends! Hope your week was good and you were able to keep the “gnats of negativity” at bay. A Gnat is a “very small” insect that is notoriously bothersome. They travel in packs and they swarm like the dickens. It can be challenging at times, and believe me, they do swarm; however, there is always a path away from their swarm.

Have you seen them swarm in an open area? They almost seem impenetrable! They are extremely quiet and flutter anxiously waiting for someone or something to enter their dome of annoyance. Once you enter, it’s hard as heck to keep them away from you. They dart. They dance. They cluster. They want you and while you are in the middle of their circle they make it their mission to frustrate you.

However, what’s so strange is they don’t bite. They swarm vigorously while you are in their midst, and that is quite annoying as they flutter with excitement surrounding your face, as you attempt to swat them away. Quite frankly, it seems as if they enjoy the challenge of you trying to rid yourself of them and they seem to swarm even harder.

This experience with a group of gnats led me to my “aha” moment. Our negative thoughts are like “gnats.” They dance. They prance. They swarm. They annoy. Because of those gnats I was led to this:

Dorothea, walk away from them. They are only as distracting and annoying as I allow them to be. I’m tougher and stronger than any “negative gnat” and they won’t bother me unless I allow it!

It’s within my control, not theirs. It’s that simple!

Until the next time!

Peaceful thoughts!

-Dorothea

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God's Customer Service Department

11/6/2013

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Hello My Friends! Hope all is well as you begin to wind down your week!

I was thinking today about the "Guides" that are here with us as we traverse this thing called "life." Do you have a "God Guide?" What I mean by God Guide is that someone or something that you plug into when your path appears to be cluttered with "stuff." You communicate with them through your thoughts and everything is safe and will never be shared with anyone; unless you choose to do so. They are God's "Customer Service Department" and if allowed will help you solve anything! Your God Guide wants to be of service to you. It's their job to help!

Here are a few things I allow my God Guide to help me with:

Reminding me to say "THANK YOU" upon opening my eyes in the morning.
Expressing gratitude for keeping me from harm.
Thanking them for my excellent health.
Being grateful for having a few extra dollars.
Leaning on them when I feel my faith is unsteady.
Thanking them when my faith is strong.
Laughing with them when having a very happy moment.
Knowing their mental shoulder is there during a sad moment.
Understanding all I have to do is ask to solve a problem.
Talking with them out loud as I'm driving knowing I may be presumed "crazy."
Asking them to affirm the feelings I'm having.
Thanking them for keeping me "awake" as I travel my path.

God's Customer Service Department! They are available 24/7 and I guarantee, will always solve your problems, if you allow them. As my Guide says to me "Allow me to handle, what your eyes cannot see and I promise, it will work better than you ever imagined."

Until the next time,

Peaceful thoughts!
-Dorothea

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