Today Gianna and I took some time to shop at the mall. We went to her favorite store (Claire’s) where she had to pick out only one thing that she wanted. Of course this is a tough choice when you are four and surrounded by so many beautiful things. She made her decision and we were paying for our stuff when I saw a plastic cell phone with lip gloss inside. It was pink with a puppy and a kitty on the front. It was all of her favorite things!
As we were walking out of the store I told her, “Mommy bought you something I think you will like.”
She was so excited to see it. When she did she stopped and in her cutest little voice with her big eyes even bigger she said, “Oh thank you so much Mommy! This is the best day ever! Thank you, Thank you!”
We hugged and when I looked up, a woman was witnessing the exchange and I could tell she was touched by the moment. We were waiting at the same kiosk but were on the other side so that Gianna could sit in the chair while we waited. By then I had moved on into mommy mode, “Oh don’t touch that, be careful, sit still!” When I looked over, the woman was telling her friend about our exchange and she was crying.
I am not sure exactly what it was about the moment that touched her so deeply but she told me, “You want to just take her and freeze her. She’s so precious.”
It wasn’t until later when I went into my meditation that the meaning of that moment became so clear. It is such a blessing that Gianna was able to express such a pure and sincere gratitude. It is a blessing that the stranger in the mall was able to share this moment and appreciate it. In the chaos of having a little child in the mall I may have forgotten the gift of her sincere gratitude if it were not for this woman.
How often are we able to just stop in a moment and express our gratitude? I did today—for that moment, for the gifts in my life, for the knowledge that I am forever supported. I am grateful for the pure bliss and joy that lives within me and for my capacity to give and receive love. I am grateful for the moments that take my breath away because these are the moments that give me life.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Believing the Lie
I recently had a conversation with a man who I believed to be a liar. Rather than telling the guy that I thought he was a liar, I sat and talked with him. I asked myself, “What if I allowed this to be true?” The part of me that wants to trust, that wants to allow the best possible outcome at all times asked, “What if it’s true? What if you allow this to actually be happening exactly the way it is?” I went with it. I decided that just for the moment I would pretend that what he said was true. I would worry about the rest later. Wow! What a difference that made. I had a wonderful night. I silenced the critic for a moment and had fun.
It reminds me of my favorite quote, “If you believe you are happy, you are.” In the moment, when you are experiencing happiness, you ARE happy, just as when you are experiencing anger, you ARE angry.
I was in relationship where I experienced these moments often. As long as I believed the lie, it was true for me. I believed the lie repeatedly and for long periods of time because it seemed easier, because I wanted to allow the best possible outcome.
That simple choice brought us many days of extreme happiness. We had some great moments as a family and as a couple. But this was only sustainable as long as we all believed in the vision of the lie. We all had to ignore the truth in order to maintain the lie.
The truth is not necessarily the easiest path but is the easiest path to sustain. Think about the lies we tell ourselves, that we are inadequate, that we need more, that life is hard, that we are not worthy. This is painful. It hurts, even if you tell yourself that you accept yourself for the less than perfect being that you are, it does not feel good. The lie is difficult to maintain.
The truth is that we are brilliant, that we are perfection, beauty and love. This is the only thing that is true and it is sustainable. It feels good, it feels beautiful and it is our innate state of being. We are always enough, we are always perfect. The truth is our right and the truth is that we are love.
It reminds me of my favorite quote, “If you believe you are happy, you are.” In the moment, when you are experiencing happiness, you ARE happy, just as when you are experiencing anger, you ARE angry.
I was in relationship where I experienced these moments often. As long as I believed the lie, it was true for me. I believed the lie repeatedly and for long periods of time because it seemed easier, because I wanted to allow the best possible outcome.
That simple choice brought us many days of extreme happiness. We had some great moments as a family and as a couple. But this was only sustainable as long as we all believed in the vision of the lie. We all had to ignore the truth in order to maintain the lie.
The truth is not necessarily the easiest path but is the easiest path to sustain. Think about the lies we tell ourselves, that we are inadequate, that we need more, that life is hard, that we are not worthy. This is painful. It hurts, even if you tell yourself that you accept yourself for the less than perfect being that you are, it does not feel good. The lie is difficult to maintain.
The truth is that we are brilliant, that we are perfection, beauty and love. This is the only thing that is true and it is sustainable. It feels good, it feels beautiful and it is our innate state of being. We are always enough, we are always perfect. The truth is our right and the truth is that we are love.
Another Name For God
This came to me after reading a post asking, Who Named God.
My name is Kristy. This is what most people call me but my Dad calls me Krizmo and my Grandpa called me Krystalina. My daughter calls me Mommy or sometimes Mama. My ex has a name for me that he is wise enough to only use when I can’t hear. For each of these people I am my version of who they need me to be. For my Father, I am a daughter, for my daughter I am a mother and at any moment, I am still exactly who I am. It really doesn’t matter what I am called or the role that I am playing for someone. I am both savior to my daughter and villain to her father. I am still me.
God is still God, or Source, or Goddess or Universe, Spirit, Jesus, etc. The role that God play in our lives changes as our relationships get more complex. Before I knew God’s truth I looked at God as a stranger, then an acquaintance, someone I may have drawn conclusions about. Later, I found a trusted friend, my sounding board, confidant and guide. Then, when I truly began to understand the vastness of true, pure love that God is, it was as if I were an obsessed lover, clinging to the moments of grace that blessed my life. Clinging to these moments of greatness and waiting impatiently for the next.
Later-Now, I’ve come to recognize that God’s pure bliss and joy are everywhere. Every moment is a moment of grace and my relationship with God has transformed again. Now I know that God is everything. God is me. Kristy is another name for God.
Like someone that I’ve been married to for the past 36 years, it is simple yet complex. Comfortable yet still there is work to be done. Love to be tended to and maintained yet easy, or at least easier. Our relationship has evolved to the point that I still recognize my ability to be separate but choose not to be.
My name is Kristy. This is what most people call me but my Dad calls me Krizmo and my Grandpa called me Krystalina. My daughter calls me Mommy or sometimes Mama. My ex has a name for me that he is wise enough to only use when I can’t hear. For each of these people I am my version of who they need me to be. For my Father, I am a daughter, for my daughter I am a mother and at any moment, I am still exactly who I am. It really doesn’t matter what I am called or the role that I am playing for someone. I am both savior to my daughter and villain to her father. I am still me.
God is still God, or Source, or Goddess or Universe, Spirit, Jesus, etc. The role that God play in our lives changes as our relationships get more complex. Before I knew God’s truth I looked at God as a stranger, then an acquaintance, someone I may have drawn conclusions about. Later, I found a trusted friend, my sounding board, confidant and guide. Then, when I truly began to understand the vastness of true, pure love that God is, it was as if I were an obsessed lover, clinging to the moments of grace that blessed my life. Clinging to these moments of greatness and waiting impatiently for the next.
Later-Now, I’ve come to recognize that God’s pure bliss and joy are everywhere. Every moment is a moment of grace and my relationship with God has transformed again. Now I know that God is everything. God is me. Kristy is another name for God.
Like someone that I’ve been married to for the past 36 years, it is simple yet complex. Comfortable yet still there is work to be done. Love to be tended to and maintained yet easy, or at least easier. Our relationship has evolved to the point that I still recognize my ability to be separate but choose not to be.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Thrive! Bring more joy into your life...
Have you been looking for an opportunity to surround yourself with upbeat, like-minded people? You’ve heard of the law of attraction and want to see it put into action? This is the group you have been waiting for. Join our enthusiastic community of support.
Stop limitations and attract your success on all levels. You have the power within you to change and release what is not working for you. Stop negative thinking, release old and ancestral beliefs. The process is simple yet very powerful. Come and play with us to see for yourself how simple, fun and easy this is!
The support of the group will super charge your path to attracting all that you heart desires to BE, DO or HAVE what ever you want in life!
2nd Monday of the Month 1pm-3pm in Tacoma
Feb 8th, March 8th, April 12th
2nd Wednesday of the Month 7pm-9pm in Sumner
Feb 10, March 10, April 14th
Contact Kristy at (253) 202-8134
www.thethrivalguide.com
($25.00 pre-registration and prepayment required)
*Bring a (new) friend and get two for $25
Bring your business cards and promotional materials. There will be an opportunity to network!
Here are some of the success stories from people who have attended a Wealth Circle. In some cases, attending just ONE Circle brought them their success. And it's not just about the money - though money is plenty of fun to have for sure. It's about clearing the programs that block you from receiving your heart's desires.
So, bring your heart's desires and a friend to a Commanding Wealth Circle!
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"Two days after saying out loud and receiving support at the CW circle..."I don't know how I made $5K/mo and have an office with two staff. I only know I do now and I am fulfilled"...magic happened. I secured a consulting contract for $8,000/month". Cheryl
"Speaking of the one command, last week I did one on having 2 phone sessions per week, and I DID end up with 2 amazing phone sessions..." Helen
Stop limitations and attract your success on all levels. You have the power within you to change and release what is not working for you. Stop negative thinking, release old and ancestral beliefs. The process is simple yet very powerful. Come and play with us to see for yourself how simple, fun and easy this is!
The support of the group will super charge your path to attracting all that you heart desires to BE, DO or HAVE what ever you want in life!
2nd Monday of the Month 1pm-3pm in Tacoma
Feb 8th, March 8th, April 12th
2nd Wednesday of the Month 7pm-9pm in Sumner
Feb 10, March 10, April 14th
Contact Kristy at (253) 202-8134
www.thethrivalguide.com
($25.00 pre-registration and prepayment required)
*Bring a (new) friend and get two for $25
Bring your business cards and promotional materials. There will be an opportunity to network!
Here are some of the success stories from people who have attended a Wealth Circle. In some cases, attending just ONE Circle brought them their success. And it's not just about the money - though money is plenty of fun to have for sure. It's about clearing the programs that block you from receiving your heart's desires.
So, bring your heart's desires and a friend to a Commanding Wealth Circle!
Register NOW
"Two days after saying out loud and receiving support at the CW circle..."I don't know how I made $5K/mo and have an office with two staff. I only know I do now and I am fulfilled"...magic happened. I secured a consulting contract for $8,000/month". Cheryl
"Speaking of the one command, last week I did one on having 2 phone sessions per week, and I DID end up with 2 amazing phone sessions..." Helen
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