Joyful Jar of Peanut Butter Love

This has to be one of the sweetest videos of uninhibited enjoyment with life & the tastes of amazement that I have ever seen. I am a fan of these little creatures that God created for our entertainment & to watch this surely brings a smile to my heart. Watch the video within the link. http://www.wimp.com/peanutbutter/ I hope you enjoy the unspoken 'Happy' that is seen from the beginning to the end. I would like to share some thoughts with you for the New Year...I hope they inspire & encourage you...:) *As you go through your passions, do so with purpose. It is true that you may be noted for your victory, or maybe not. If someone is there to notice & give you praise, great ... if not, then be grateful for the jar & what you discovered on your own.

*Remember, no one gets anywhere alone. But sadly, many end up alone when they get there. *Be kind to those who believe(d) in you & have opened the jar of joy at one time or another in your life.

*And just like a lid that is stuck, when you close yourself off, no one really knows the joy that is inside you. Loosen the lid a little, share your heart with others.

*Always try to make a mends, forgive & accept forgiveness...life is too short to prefer being 'right' over being 'real'. Unnecessary stubbornness is only to be kidding yourself & shortening your joy & peace. :o) ...and finally....

*Attend the peanut butter jar events in your life with zeal. Be completely present for the gifts you are given but may not deserve. For there is no guarantee of another moment, or another jar of peanut butter... *Taste & see that the Lord is good! And He wants you to continue to discover & live your life to the fullest...John 10:10. Have a lovely New Year ...May your 'jar of life' always have the flavors you desire. God Bless... ©sedawson

"1...2...4 Give"

‘Please forgive me; I’ve forgiven you; let’s talk it through so we can just let it go!' No doubt, you will have this conversation at one time or another in your life. What will be your response? Or will you react? There’s a big difference.

Some elect to draw solace from their intentional silence as they continue to grasp the illusion that they are 'right'. They embrace stubbornness as they console a bruised ego. Do you not see- You are only hurting yourself. The other person, once in your life, is gone...

Forgiveness is a gift. It is wrapped within the heart that gains inner peace in the ‘giving' away of self need. Sadly, the one who cannot forgive has chosen their masqueraded anguish & clings to the fear of admitting they were guilty too. Repercussions of such a denial will quietly erode fragments of their soul ~ a little at a time.

Unclean wounds may heal but will continue to harbor the infection. These scars will reflect the painful memory of refusing to just let it go. And again the 'one' left al'one with regret has to confront the magnitude of their refusals to forgive themselves ! One day you will become aware of the inner child screaming for comfort from the voice of yourself criticisms. Open the gates of understanding your self.

For when you finally notice that both words 'al-one & g-one' reflect the simplicity of 'one' - you will learn what makes ‘for-give-ness’ a valuable gift of the heart. ONE must 'give' it away & then accept it in return.“ Need to forgive or ask for forgiveness? Yubw8n? Life is far too short...

Lighten Up- Unlock Yourself

Locked out of your emotions? Feeling crowded in your room of rationalizations? Pumped up & proud of yourself for holding the only key that will unlock the communication barrier between you & others? Well, now…aren’t you special.

Sorry. This is the moment that you are annoyed at this blog post or intrigued to know more. Intrigue is usually prompted by a sense of entertainment, curiosity, & the common wanna know’ism that comes from having ones interest peaked. Annoyance is that little pang that lunged at you because of a twinge of association to the implication - this is about you - personally.

We have all known people who politely posture themselves upon their self made pedestal, nonchalantly peering down upon others. They are living their lives busily carrying expectations that others should be coddling to every whimsical want of their self imposed 'specialness'. Instead, these very people elect to shut down, close out, push back, look away & have a dishearten belief that if you ignore something, it will disappear. Such foolishness is the folly of a failed attempt merely to ‘one up’ others & the inability to create & maintain relationships that have depth.

Tonight, as you lay your head upon the pillow, you may discover your mind wanders through the moments of the day as if walking upon an overgrown field of weeds. As you seek the flowered moments you appreciated throughout the day,are you pulling weeds of worry;are you being pricked by discouragement's disillusion & dismay? The thorns which are in your spirit are anger, hurt, & fallacy. These have been buried in the corner of your conscience. It hurts, yet you have the strength to change.

There may be a light on in ones heart yet this does not mean they are at home there. The keeper of the key is the one who must answer the door by unlocking the fear that has held them captive in life. If this is you ~ ask yourself ~ Yubw8n to open your heart.....