March 27, 2015
“In life there are always choices. I choose to release the negative thoughts of the day and replace them with positive thoughts.” – Pamela Leavey
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March 27, 2015
“In life there are always choices. I choose to release the negative thoughts of the day and replace them with positive thoughts.” – Pamela Leavey
March 25, 2015
Today, I re-mind myself that an open heart that is sincere and compassionate fuels my own confidence and self-esteem as well as giving comfort and solace to others. I acknowledge that my open heart may be vulnerable to grief and sadness as well as happiness and joy, however all relationships bring teachings that we may learn from them. All relationships are assignments… There is something we must learn, something we must give, something we must receive in those assignments. This is all part of the lesson.
Namaste… Pamela
Photo: Snowy Owl ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey
March 23, 2015
I am a woman with a huge capacity to love, yet I have spent much of my life single. It seems a strange dichotomy at times, especially when the heart has been freshly wounded by a failed attempt at a relationship. What was first joy and happiness borne of finding someone special, turns to pain and grief, when the reality sets in that a relationship is not meant to be.
In these times, when the heart aches for what might have been… I re-mind myself, I am abundant, I have love. I am blessed with the knowledge that my life is filled with wonderful family and friends who love me and I love each of them. I thank the Universe for each wonderful relationship in my life and I acknowledge, I am abundant, I have love.
Namaste… Pamela
Photo: Great White Egret and Snowy Egret at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey
March 22, 2015
The heart and soul of an empath is easily hurt by the pain of others with whom they feel a connection. This is a valuable reminder from Thích Nhất Hạnh…
The other part of this, in my opinion, is that person who makes you suffer has to be willing to see their “suffering is spilling over” and the fact that they “need help.”
Until the suffering being, who takes out their pain on others, is willing to own their suffering and get help, they will keep hurting people. We are helpless but to offer them prayers and compassion, while we shield our hearts.
Namaste… Pamela
March 20, 2015
When the weight of the world weighs us down it easy to forget how strong we are. Each of us are capable of accomplishing things we might have never dreamed of, when faced with certain tests and tasks. However, sometimes when the weight of the world slows us down, we must honor that decelerated cycle in our lives and allow ourselves to rest and recuperate before we set out again to make our mark in the world.
Today, I re-mind myself that I am a powerful person who can handle all things that the Universe presents me with. I am strong, I am capable and I will get through the tests and tasks set out for me. That which tests my inner strength does not require that I win a race to get through it. Each day is a new opportunity to work through whatever slows me down.
Namaste… Pamela
March 18, 2015
It always seems so easy to shrink away from people in our lives when we are going through emotional pain, sadness and grief, but in truth, that is the time when we most need people in our lives.
“Our griefs tempt us to isolation. Our sorrows lead us towards secrecy. The wounded heart is reluctant to show itself, fearful in its vulnerability of being wounded anew. The great mystery is that in connection lies our protection. In openness we find our shield. The soul is a field of wind-tossed grasses, touched alike by sun and snow. Sharing our trials lessens our burdens. Baring our secrets brings us solace and peace.”
“Today, I step forward out of isolation. I communicate to someone my heart’s truth. I lay aside my defenses and allow my heart to be seen unshadowed by secrets or by sorrow. As I reveal myself, I am seen and accepted; I am protected and healed.” – Julia Cameron: Transitions
Photo: Maudslay Field ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey