10 DAYS ON THE WALL : Seeking Peace, Joy, Love and Hope
Below is reprint from The Bloomin' Blog, written by my friend, Mimi Meredith, on 12/21/2009.
The Goodness Grows
Seeking Peace, Joy, Love and Hope
My friend Denise Williams gave me some great advice on finding peace during the holidays. She said we have to remember to use all our senses.
When you're in a noisy crowd, rather than being overwhelmed by all the clamor, separate the scene with your senses...
Do you hear what I hear?
A child's laugh?
A holiday greeting?
A favorite carol playing in the background?
A "no worries!" offered to an, "oh! excuse me!"
They're all little blessing exchanges.
Do you see what I see?
Someone hugging a friend?
A clerk with a sincere smile?
A tree decorated with child-made ornaments?
The clouds scraping across the sky as a testament to winter's silver beauty?
Do you know what I know?
That Christ came as a child...a reminder to find Power, Grace and Love where you least expect it.
People need a touch, a smile and a bit of conversation more than ever in the bleak midwinter.
Everyone celebrates light returning to the world, whether they're celebrating the light from the manger or not. God is big. Are we?
That I love you. I absolutely do. I hope I know you someday, and get to like you, too. But right now, if you're feeling alone, know these two things. God loves you all the time unconditionally. And I love everyone I know...truly.
Who do you love? I hope it's everyone. And I hope in these last days of this beautiful year (because it was a beautiful year...no matter what), you are comforted and comforting.
Love to you all and each.
Mimi
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Winter Scene near my family home in the Nebraska Sandhills (submitted by Brent Beebout)
Wishing you peace, joy, hope, love and blessings throughout the Christmas Season - Suzy Graven
10 days left to pick the keys to unlock the doors to make 2010 your best year ever.
* Do you have an ACTION PLAN yet?
* What can you do today to get you one step closer to making 2010 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER?
* What CORE VALUES and PRINCIPLES do you need to adopt to make it happen?
* How will you LIVE it? How will you BE it?
* WHO DO YOU NEED to bring into your network to help you achieve it?
* Do you have a GRATITUDE LIST?
* Do you know YOUR TOP 20?
* Do you RECEIVE AS BIG AS YOU GIVE?
* Are you seeking PEACE, JOY, LOVE and HOPE?
Suzy Graven is a Professional Speaker, Transformational Life and Business Coach. Her unique experiences provided a doorway to work and learn from amazing leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs, to the sage and wisdom of those who work closest to nature. This perspective serves as a catalyst for women wanting to grow their professional and personal lives. It leads to a thinking (anchored in real possibility) that generates vision and translates into effective action. You will gain power in dealing with every-day issues, and be free to live a major league life. Go to http://g3coaching.com for more information.
Posted by Suzy Graven at 12/21/2009 6:10 PM 
Categories: Insipirational
Tags: Reprint from The Bloomin' Blog by Mimi Meredith
Categories: Insipirational
Tags: Reprint from The Bloomin' Blog by Mimi Meredith
Suzy, You are a gift at Christmas and any time! Thank you for sharing this with your readers and thank you for the beautiful scene of winter wonderland Midwest style. I needed that! Love, Mimi
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Mimi, you are so welcome. Your words continue to breathe peace and love to us all. Merry Christmas, Suzy
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