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Thoughts for May 2012

From Lucele Coutts, one of Unity Community Church's members-at-large.

Last month was very positive, sharing that special step ahead for Darla, as well as tossing out a challenge to see what each of you can do to share a positive result in your lives, no matter how large or small, for each is important to Divine Mind.

I am reminded of this by one of Daily Word’s back covers stating, “I AM GOD’S LOVE IN EXPRESSION". I keep it where I see it daily, for I know how immense that statement is, and how important it is to know that there is only ONE DIVINE MIND, no matter what name a language on Mother Earth gives it.

I know that DIVINE MIND doesn’t care how large or small our “wins” are. They might be as small as a little change at work or home, or as large as saving a life.

It is the positive idea and the effort given to become a winner that is important.

The more I thought about it, I realized I had tossed out a challenge to all of you, while I am failing once again to reach a personal win, and I decided that I needed to show you what I am now doing about it.

It was only a few days ago I owned up to my failing, except for something different. Yes, I am coasting along like I did while still in L. A.…ignoring my Inner Voice. But this time, I can’t race to catch up, as I did before. And reaching the end this time means something I definitely don’t want, because that end would mean something quite serious, so during that night after I learned what would happen, I awoke suddenly, angry with myself.

As a visual learner, I knew the steps I must take. I erased the memory of what I had seen, replacing it with what it should be, and in that single moment, I knew I would work with Divine Mind, not against, listening to what I should do, knowing that God is in CHARGE!!!!!

So join me in choosing something you really want to improve or change in your life, whether large or small, that can make an importance in your life, and when it comes to be, share that win with others, for that is what our daily dharma is. Giving what we seek, using our unique gifts and talents to change and use to serve others.

Image from the Healing Expressions blog by artist Lani Kent.

Commitments for March 2012

More positive and productive thoughts from Lucele  Coutts for Unity Community Church in Reseda, CA, for March 2012.

March 1 – 6: When things go wrong, I sometimes forget that God has given me the freedom to make right decisions, too. So today, I will watch every thought, word and act, using only acts of kindness and caring, because I know that what I give always comes right back to me.

March 7 – 13: Though I think I have missed some of the loving seeds My Creator has sown for me, I know there are unlimited possibilities still within the plan for me.  So I open my heart, give thanks, and prepare to take all the right steps, at all the right times, and in Divine Order.

March 14 – 20: Life is a two-way street.  I can choose to go with the flow or against it.  Since I want my life to be even better, I choose to go with the flow.  Each time I do, my energy grows stronger. So giving thanks for my choice, I not only feel, but see my life getting stronger and better.

March 21 – 27: Even if I cannot at first see, detect, or even believe, the seed of prosperity has been planted for me. I know there is always a right outcome for every situation--a perfect result for every circumstance in my life today, and every day.  So I give thanks, and I get ready for it.

March 28 – April 3: Today, without expecting anything in return, I make a point to give as many things I can, whether they may be only smiles, kind words, or helping hands.  Then at bedtime, as I go over my day, I will find that my heart is so full of love and joy, it will spill over while trying to hold it.

Seed Heart Image from Poems dal Veronica.

Thoughts for March of 2012

From Lucele Coutts, one of Unity Community Church's members-at-large.

When my Daily Word arrived today, I opened it to read the articles as usual, and two struck me positively.

The first spoke of fear of public speaking, and I thought of my past terror doing anything before an audience.

But as I turned next to Eric Butterworth’s words, I remembered how his words have strengthened me through the years, and how I turned away from performing, resolving to place all my fears in God’s loving hands, as I often suggest to you. 

And I remembered how that fear has changed my life, turning my spoken words into written ones with enjoyment that I hope I can help others.

For almost half a year, I have experienced a health issue, as well, that has given others much pain, but has not kept me from living an almost normal life.  Yet its hanging on was something I needed to prove to myself--that my faith is as strong as I have always believed. When I finally let it go, I will open myself to even more good.  So I am making that my TIP for the Month:

Deciding to release something that has been hanging on too long, I visualize tossing it on a leaf that is sailing past on a fast flowing stream, or maybe one dancing in the wind. Then, I say out loud, as it goes out of sight, “you are now out of my mind and my life!”.

Leaf image gratefully shared from Canadian Nature Photographer Stephen Elms.

Bring It to the Now Moment

More positive and productive thoughts from Lucele Coutts for Unity Community Church in Reseda, CA for December 2011.

With every thought, word and action, I find it no effort to bring whatever seems to be needed at every 86,400 NOW MOMENTS of this day, because I know that God is in charge, guiding me right now.

 

Image:

"Healing Heart"

from a Healing and Prayer blog.

Healing Heart Energy

More positive and productive thoughts from Lucele Coutts for Unity Community Church in Reseda, CA for the third week of December 2011.

 

When I find myself in need, I open my heart to feel its healing energy flowing within me, washing away what I don't need, sending each breath of life with least effort, for my body grows stronger each time.

Image: Heart Healing from Co-Creating Our Reality.com, The Heart of Energy

 

Seeds in Waiting

More positive and productive thoughts from Lucele Coutts for Unity Community Church in Reseda, CA for the second week of December 2011.

Though I think I may have missed some of the loving seeds God has sown for me, I know that if they are really for me, they will be back at the right time, and in the right way, and I give thanks NOW for each.

 

"Clean air, fresh snow, white frost in the trees."
Photo taken in Sweden

Many Channels of Prosperity

More positive and productive thoughts from Lucele Coutts for Unity Community Church in Reseda, CA for the first week of December 2011.

With God as my only source, my prosperity comes through many channels. 

So greeting each with thanks, I'm for whatever is for me, because God’s grace comes at surprising times and places, and in right order.

 

Frozen Branches (from InfoGirl's blog)

Thoughts for December 2011

From Lucele Coutts, one of Unity Community Church's members-at-large.

 Although the world still seems to be a whirlpool on the news, it has been a special year for me as I learned a lot about my health and my life with some learning experiences that are helping  me grow.

       My body is moving with less effort, and I have had several opportunities to cleanse my body to become healthier.  Besides that, I have been given opportunities to work in ways that require me to think in new ways, to take on situations I once thought impossible. 

It is exciting to work in ways I have never tried before.  My owl sculpture is finished with very strong wings, and I intend to enter her in a juried showing at the Sedona Art Center early next year, urging me on to new ideas, more difficult pieces and techniques as my confidence grows, and I also made a joyful return to sculpture in baskets. 

       So my Tip for this month: Clean up your life in body and mind, dealing with everything presented in positive ways, whether you have or have not wanted or expected it, because when you do, you will find you will be joyfully delivered some very surprising and interesting results.        

 Photo: Clean, fresh snow from the WifeMotherGardener blog

Embracing it Like the Very Last Holiday Season

By Malayna Dawn, Unity Community's web-"mistress"

If the Mayan calendar is right, and the world is ending on December 21 2012, or even transforming dramatically, this could be the last Christmas and the last New Year.  At least, the last one we might recognize. 

Kinda a bummer, I know. But we Unitics (AKA Truth students, positive thinkers, Pollyannas) can make it work for us.

 Last year, we thought it might be the last holiday we could spend in our family home, so we did it UP!

We infused every aspect with appreciation and love, and lived it consciously and meaningfully. 

(P.S.--Thanks to the law of attraction and our attitude of gratitude, we didn’t lose the house!)

Let’s treat this holiday season the same way. Deck the heck out of those halls, and trim those trees to teetering!  Be good to yourself, and give to others from the heart.

If anything can stop the end of the world, it would be unfettered, unadulterated LOVE.  And if it can’t be stopped, we may as well enjoy it to the fullest, live in the moment and have no regrets.

Make the most of the Mayan prophecy and make this holiday season the best EVAH!

(And if it turns out NOT to be the end of the world, we can top ourselves next holiday season while we giggle.)

Love, Laugh, and Live it UP!

Also check out last year's Christmas cogitation: Symbolic Wishes for a Metaphysical Christmas

Mayan Santa image combines an image from the Dimension of Power blog and a Santa hat icon from Icon Archive.com.

Commitment to Gratitude for November

More positive and productive thoughts from Lucele Coutts for Unity Community Church in Reseda, CA for November 2011.

Click to see the story for each image included in "Thanksgiving is many circles of Love".

For Nov 1 - 7: Today I plan to be responsible, finding new ways of thinking, speaking and acting, opening new channels through which miracles just seem to happen. For when I AM using my unique God-given gifts and talents, I know I not only help myself, I am of loving service to others.
 
For Nov 8 - 14: On this day, I choose something I have been avoiding to clean up. First, I forgive myself for not doing it, and bless it, putting God in charge, for  I AM ready to listen with my heart, knowing God will show me the way, and best of all, I know God is always ready for the answers.

For Nov 15 - 21: For today, I give thanks for all the good I have received.  And I will bless everyone I think of, see, meet or speak to. As I enjoy every NOW moment, I know that God is always in charge of my life, so of course I AM being blessed in the most complete and loving way.
 
For Nov 22 - 30, and Thanksgiving: In this NOW moment I give thanks for every breath I take, and the food I eat, which energize and support me in health.  And as I feel that pure energy filling me, I give thanks, for I AM my Creator’s expression of health, being supported to be and to do all that I AM meant to be and do.
 
BONUS: When I learned that the Navaho word for "beauty" meant "Divine Order", I claimed the following: I AM beautiful, I see what is beautiful, I hear what is beautiful, and I claim only that which is beautiful in my life, for I know that I AM living only in Divine Order throughout this day and night.

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