Well in about four hours we are off to Disney World in Florida. You might not think Disney is worth you reading about or me blogging about but this time it is. The “we” that I am referring to is my thirteen year old son, Seth, my ex-husband and his beautiful wife. Now this is what I want to blog about.
You see I am very, very proud of this relationship - actually we all are. We all like each other and many years ago my ex-husband's wife stopped being my ex-husband's wife and became my friend. So it is on this basis that we travel together, play together, dine together and even worship together. My ex is one of my best friends and I love that.
You see most relationships don't break up because of anything serious enough. Most relationships end because of stupidity, laziness and a lack of taking responsibility. When we blame anyone for our experience we will NEVER LOOK IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR HEALING. No amount of marriage counseling can save a marriage if the individuals are looking outside or to the other for the answer.
My ex and I are able to have what we have because we each healed our own world - yes it is obvious, we did this AFTER THE MARRIAGE ENDED. Why, because I was being stupid, lazy and blaming HIM. The blessing is that we were dedicated enough to our sons to never tear each other apart and the healing has happened. For him the healing happened through years of study and Landmark Education. For me it was the study of the Science of Mind.
So off to Disney we go. Laughing together and sharing a fun and wonderful vacation.
I’ll write to you upon my return. Blessings to all.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Old Slippers
What is it that makes spending time with old friends so delicious? I recently have had the opportunity to reconnect with some old friends through Face Book. And last night I got to spend some time with some of them, it was sweet, delicious, and so familiar just like slipping into a pair of old slippers.
The thing I love most about being with friends from childhood and high school years is that they "get me." They do, they get me. I'm not weird or outspoken or sassy with them. With them, I'm just Michelle and it is so nice to fit right in. Sometimes it feels like I have been a duck out of water for the past thirty years.
It is good to laugh with someone who has the same sense of humor and to whom you do not have to explain yourself. It's good to have shared memories - even if you wish to forget some of them. I even love the embarrassing stories, they keep me humble. I so appreciate Sandy Glick, an old high school bud, who started hooking us all up on Face Book. It has truly been a blast.
And yes, I do love my new friends. The good thing about new friends is that they make room for your growth and newness and see you now and not limited to who you were. Here's to friends in general old and new.
The thing I love most about being with friends from childhood and high school years is that they "get me." They do, they get me. I'm not weird or outspoken or sassy with them. With them, I'm just Michelle and it is so nice to fit right in. Sometimes it feels like I have been a duck out of water for the past thirty years.
It is good to laugh with someone who has the same sense of humor and to whom you do not have to explain yourself. It's good to have shared memories - even if you wish to forget some of them. I even love the embarrassing stories, they keep me humble. I so appreciate Sandy Glick, an old high school bud, who started hooking us all up on Face Book. It has truly been a blast.
And yes, I do love my new friends. The good thing about new friends is that they make room for your growth and newness and see you now and not limited to who you were. Here's to friends in general old and new.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Naked Bliss
Tomorrow at my Center in West Orange I am speaking about Naked Bliss. Well, you might wonder what that means and quite frankly I was wondering also. This however, is the beauty of setting a title out there and living into the title for some time prior to speaking about it. When I pick a title it is either about something that I want to know more about or about something that has recently captivated my attention and transformed my life.
Making room for this title: Naked Bliss, has taken me on a journey which has been “bliss-filled”. (I know it’s not a word.) The Bliss comes from looking for it and knowing always that what I am looking for, I AM LOOKING WITH. So this is my reality as I claim it - bliss lives and breathes in me, through me and AS ME. This is good news. Finding bliss quickens your body temple to be more and more healthy and your heart to be more and more happy.
So here is the gig – set your sails high, let the wind carry your heart and your imagination to fill all of your desires. Have a bliss-filled day.
ONE LAST NOTE!
Last week I suggested this to my congregation, see if you want to play with us. Each and every day upon waking, go to the mirror, look yourself straight in the eye and say, “This is the happiest day of my life!” Do this with great enthusiasm.
All my love,
Michelle
Making room for this title: Naked Bliss, has taken me on a journey which has been “bliss-filled”. (I know it’s not a word.) The Bliss comes from looking for it and knowing always that what I am looking for, I AM LOOKING WITH. So this is my reality as I claim it - bliss lives and breathes in me, through me and AS ME. This is good news. Finding bliss quickens your body temple to be more and more healthy and your heart to be more and more happy.
So here is the gig – set your sails high, let the wind carry your heart and your imagination to fill all of your desires. Have a bliss-filled day.
ONE LAST NOTE!
Last week I suggested this to my congregation, see if you want to play with us. Each and every day upon waking, go to the mirror, look yourself straight in the eye and say, “This is the happiest day of my life!” Do this with great enthusiasm.
All my love,
Michelle
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