Faith, Power, Joy (eBook)

1 - Trust yourself2 - Flexibility Enables Change3 - Positive Intention & Faith Create Results4 - Build Resilience5 - Pursue Personal Growth6 - Genuine Belief Creates and Heals7 - Share the Love8 - Embrace the Challenge of Change9 - Reframe Stressful Situations10 - Personal Growth Ignites Change11 - Embrace Your True Self12 - Thoughts Create Your Reality13 - Your Truth is Valid14 - Declare to Resolve Grief and Fear Now15 - Create Your World with Intention16 - Finding Faith & Creatring Understanding17 - Reaching Your BlissIntroductionFamily – We may not have it all together, but together we have it all. – Anon.Nothing happens by chance. We live in an ordered universe. Natural, immutable law prevails through absolute intelligence and consciousness. We call it God, Spirit, our Higher Power, First Principle, Reality, or Truth. Some feel no need to name it; it guides us nevertheless.This energetic force which guides our lives, channels us along the pathways that bring us lessons and wisdom we need to learn through the exercise of our free will. We frequently follow circuitous paths to complete our learning. Often we repeat situations or put them aside until similar causes and conditions activate us again and we achieve what we are to know, understand and do.It was no accident that I graduated from the Master Gardener program in the spring of 2010 after putting it on hold for fifteen years. I knew this would usher in a new segment of my life. Intuitively, I sensed I was starting on a journey that would lead me in directions I had no concept of at the time. My intuition was right.One evening while writing my monthly article for the program’s on-line publication, I recalled that my mother had written articles on gardening. I instantly recognized we had something in common. We'd always been estranged and she had died thirteen years earlier. I regretted not knowing her better.This realization preoccupied me, so I explored genealogy and family history, interviewed family and friends, and traveled to the places my mother's family had lived. I discovered little about her, so I expanded my search to include her family. Delving into factual information and family myth led me to realize we all had more in common than I thought.As I learned more about my ancestors and myself, new understanding took the place of my residual resentment and grief. As I wrote, I often felt my ancestors' energies, feelings, and attitudes flow into my mind and heart. I realized many of their trials and responses to life's challenges were similar to my own. I verified the facts I could and considered the remainder intuitive guidance.I firmly believe we come into our lives to learn specific lessons and develop in unique ways that our souls require for their ultimate growth. We as family carry not just our DNA and the results of our nature and nurture, but are also related in spirit and energy.Family truly is forever. If we can accept, celebrate and judge – but not condemn – ourselves and our families, we can become better people, be closer to our loved ones, enjoy happier lives, and grow spiritually. I hope this book will inspire you to forgive where forgiveness is needed, love unconditionally, and celebrate your family's unique and perfect contribution to our human family.