Today I want to share an article from a new friend who has inspired me into action. She is the author of the children's book What are You Thinking? You could say that it is a children's version of the book The Jackrabbit Factor or The Secret, but I feel it is so much more. This book takes the concepts of the Law of Attraction and helps a child see that they help create the reality of their world. This can help any child start off on the right foot for an amazing journey in life with a happy and joyful disposition to any situation they may face as they grow into adulthood. I recommend this book to anyone looking to help a child accentuate the positive in their life and find the means to achieve their goals and dreams. You can find your copy at Costco or Amazon.com. You can also visit Valerie's blog http://www.oginventswheel.blogspot.com/
There is Nothing more Delicious than Humble Pie by Valerie Ackley
Humble pie. It is never a selection of choice on the menu of life. We are usually served it. I ate a big piece today and what might have been bitter was sweet. A few days ago I had a misunderstanding that I realize now was created by my failure to live by the principles I try so hard to bring awareness to.
Instead of focusing on the end goal of a project I am working on, I allowed myself to become focused on obstacles that were on my radar; obstacles that appeared to be blocking my ability to move forward. Focusing on obstacles and adopting an attitude of fear and worry about issues out of my control, resulted in my being blinded to the truth. I created a mountain of misunderstanding and woe with someone I deeply love and care about. In the heat of emotion, I was completely unaware of the damage I was creating.
Today, after much prayer and meditation, and a phone call from another partner in the project, I received a shower of divine clarity. As the realization hit, I was shocked and stunned at the mess I had made from thinking and believing that the project was unraveling. I couldn't have been further from the truth. How amazing it is that when our focus is locked on obstacles, (the antithesis of what we are trying to accomplish), we lose our compass and end up where we never expected to go.
With this clarity, I was able to admit fault and ask for forgiveness. I don't know if it will repair the damage I caused. I hope it does. I can only rely on God now to do the rest because I've done all I know how to at this point. If I have more epiphanies regarding how to move forward I'm committed to acting on those insights.
Acknowledging fault was painful. I was ashamed and embarrassed. But recognizing my mistakes, and taking steps as best I know how to repair them, at the very least, brought a sweetness of peace I haven't felt in days.
Instead of focusing on the end goal of a project I am working on, I allowed myself to become focused on obstacles that were on my radar; obstacles that appeared to be blocking my ability to move forward. Focusing on obstacles and adopting an attitude of fear and worry about issues out of my control, resulted in my being blinded to the truth. I created a mountain of misunderstanding and woe with someone I deeply love and care about. In the heat of emotion, I was completely unaware of the damage I was creating.
Today, after much prayer and meditation, and a phone call from another partner in the project, I received a shower of divine clarity. As the realization hit, I was shocked and stunned at the mess I had made from thinking and believing that the project was unraveling. I couldn't have been further from the truth. How amazing it is that when our focus is locked on obstacles, (the antithesis of what we are trying to accomplish), we lose our compass and end up where we never expected to go.
With this clarity, I was able to admit fault and ask for forgiveness. I don't know if it will repair the damage I caused. I hope it does. I can only rely on God now to do the rest because I've done all I know how to at this point. If I have more epiphanies regarding how to move forward I'm committed to acting on those insights.
Acknowledging fault was painful. I was ashamed and embarrassed. But recognizing my mistakes, and taking steps as best I know how to repair them, at the very least, brought a sweetness of peace I haven't felt in days.
Thank you Valerie for being courageous and following your heart. I appreciate you sharing your growing experience with us, so that we may benefit from your wisdom and be wiser in our own life choices. Allowing fear and worry to be the guiding factor in making our choices will undoubtedly lead to much heartache and grief. But as you have shown in sharing your story, there is always an opportunity to make course corrections on our journey. By turning to God through prayer or meditation and showing humility by acknowledging our mistakes, we can bring about the changes for good in our lives that we desire.
May you find your serving of humble pie to be sweet and bring peace to your soul.
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