10 May 2010

continued from Facebook . . .
(However, it means) giving up old familiar ways of how we think about security. Letting go of what we know can be a tall order for some of us; even if it is the key to getting what we want.
Letting go is the ultimate challenge because it involves overcoming an emotional attachment to old ways of thinking and behaving. We have been conditioned to hold on, take charge and make things happen. For those of us who have ever been white water rafting we've heard words similar to these from the guide: "If you fall out of the raft, don't thrash around in the water trying to find something to hold onto. Instead, let go, point your feet downstream and allow the river to carry you to the next landing".
If only it were that easy. Our emotions complicate the letting go process and create the resistance or discomfort we experience. When we stop resisting and let go, though, we are released from our discomfort.
Let go of the old and open up to the new!
[From "How To Attract More Money Into Your Life" by Maggie McCauley.]

MY DIVING:
Well, temps in the 30s and wind gusting to 50 mph doesn't make for good diving weather. I'm really getting dried out and need to get back in the water. It's been over a month since I've been in water deeper than 12 ft. GRR. I'm hoping the weather warms up this weekend so we can get out.

MY FAITH:
Margaret Feinberg has some fantastic words to guide us through troubled time:
"When God really wants to get your attention, He doesn't just say something once, He echoes. The same scripture, idea, or theme will reappear until you can't help but wonder if a greater something or Someone, is at work."
"The persistent voice of God in our lives--the sacred echo--is available if we take time to slow down and really listen. But do you begin to hear God's voice in your life? Consider these simple steps for getting started."
The first step is to take time to seek God. What does it mean to seek Him? We must consciously make an effort to find Him. How do we seek God? Through prayer--which is simply talking to God. Spend time letting God know your concerns, your questions, your fears, your doubts. Ask God to speak to you. At the same time, don't forget to take time to thank God for who He is and all that He has done. Then listen for that echo, that quiet voice, that persistent voice, for the answers. Just remember, the answer, sometimes, is NO. It is not our will but rather God's will that we need to follow if we are to find serenity in our lives.

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