The fourth ELAN Principle is about how limiting thoughts shape our perception of our world, large or small. Perhaps, like me, you believe there is a finite amount of the good things; love, joy, beauty, relationships, comfort. We hold tight to what we believe is in short supply. It is a radical shift to recognize the unlimited quantity of those good things. It is no small miracle such goodness grows by the very act of sharing. What? Give it a try. Think of something you dare not let go of lest you be left with nothing. What is it – love, joy, laughter, beauty, resources? Open your hands and heart and let that one thing flow freely from your fingertips. Send it forth, out and away. That’s it. Don’t mark it on your calendar or brag to a friend about how magnanimous you think you were. Just open up. Let goodness flow. Then do it some more tomorrow. Be generous in your praise to others. Don’t be stingy in your giving to the needy. Be joyous in your relationships. Better than posting a sticky on my rearview mirror as a reminder to look for and share joy, laughter and love is the experience that once shared, they return to my own small world manyfold…no limits.
Exploring Up Close…
I recently went exploring with two of our granddaughters. We donned safari hats, carried tote bags with snacks and a magnifying glass tucked into one pocket. I love that our new home came with a green space across the street, something I missed in our townhome that we moved from last year. You forget how…
Quote of the Week…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar, 1926- 2012
My Easter Basket…
Happy Easter Monday, the second day of Easter Week which is sometimes called the Octave of Easter; eight days spanning from Easter Sunday to “Bright” Sunday. In the Christian tradition, the miracle of Christ’s resurrection is the most holy of celebrations. Easter stands for rebirth and renewal, perfectly coinciding with the bright green promise of…
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