Relationship Rules

Faith is a powerful tool, often misunderstood or brushed aside like a candy ~~ sounds and tastes good, but what will it really do for you?  It will get you from point A to point B.  It will give you eyes from which to see anew.  Faith will restore your trust in yourself, and in others.  Faith will bring you closer to God or whatever you choose to call your higher power.  Faith within you will grow and find its way, through you to another, restoring faith in themselves.

Never under estimate the power of faith.  It’s your admission to trust, for you cannot trust if you don’t have faith.  What feeds your faith?  What gives you hope?  Where is your peace?  In order to have faith, hope and peace, begin by releasing your fears.

Each time your release a fear, you restore your faith.  Exhale fear, breathe in faith.  Exhale guilt, breathe in trust.  Release doubt, breathe in confidence.  Release confusion, breathe in divine guidance. Release your heartache and surrender to the One who is breathing your breath right now, then breathe in peace.

You and I are divine beings, taking up this place and time for reasons not yet revealed to us.  Trust your intuition — your still small voice.  Walk the path less traveled.  Its destination is your heart’s desire.  It is your homecoming.  Welcome Home.

December has been a busy month and many of us encountered stressed out or impatient people. Maybe we were impatient ourselves. We know we should take time to relax but we keep our nose to the grindstone, and our relationships and bodies take the brunt of it. In the process, we can lose site of our priorities — the very reasons why we work so hard.

Right now think of something that brings you joy. Hold that thought and take in a deep breath. Exhale any worrisome thoughts. Take in three deep breaths using this technique. Can you feel the difference? Are you more relaxed? And it took less than one minute.

Here’s another way to use this technique: Think a thought of gratitude. The one I like to use is, “My body is healthy and strong. I am grateful for my health.” While holding that thought, breathe in deeply. Exhale while imagining any stress leaving your body through your breath.

Why not add this to your list of new year’s resolutions? It is easy to do and it only take a minute.

May 2008 be your best year yet!