Loving Reminders

Yesterday in our afternoon Miracles, Messages and MasterMind group, we asked how to clear our judgments.
Someone asked me to share my inner guidance, so I will share it with all of you as well.

What can I do to clear the judgments I continue to hold about some people I judge to be crude and disrespectful in their care for others?

Behold, look upon each one as truly behaving in ways they were taught by the world.

Perhaps if you knew only what they know, you could see easily how their choices belie what they perceive and believe.

Perhaps if you felt as confused, afraid and needy as they do, you could see why they might rely on anger or threats or harsh treatment and talk to get their way.

Perhaps if you judged yourself with the same harshness, shame and pain as they do, you would see why they are so attached to continue their behavior and words.

Perhaps if you knew only what they know and saw what they have seen, you might act out in their ways as well.

Leave not your Source, your inner Sanctuary, your Center of Love for anyone’s sake.
Give yourself now and always only to Love.
There is no need to fear anyone, nor to allow another’s fear to become yours.

Be free to see only the Goodness which God created in you and through You.

The Good Life is found solely in seeing with forgiving eyes.

So see it and be it!

May this message serve as a Healing and Loving Reminder to all who read it that “Love is the Way.”

Blessings to us all in our willingness to perceive things differently and choose again for Love.
I forgive myself for judging anyone for anything. I cannot know why.
I can only forgive my judgments and be willing to love them anyway.
And when I am willing to see the goodness beneath the Love, the Truth comes through.
Thank God and Good in us all.
Betty Lue

Is it time to clean up that closet?
Is it time to lose excess weight?
Is it time to finish that project?
Is it time for forgive that regret?

Is it time to say what you mean?
Is it time to laugh and sing again?
Is it time to praise the Good in life?
Is it time to really Love yourself well?

Is it time to say good-bye to hurts and sorrows?
Is it time to flush the cosmic toilet?
Is it time to undo the gossiping habits?
Is it time to forgive regrets and grievances?

Is it time to wake up smiling?
Is it time to begin each day anew?
Is it time to plant some flowers?
Is it time to say “I love you.”?

Is it time to feed yourself well?
Is it time to get off the couch?
Is it time to speak encouraging words?
Is it time to stop unhealthy habits?

Is it time to stop judging and comparing?
Is it time to focus on the good?
Is it time to do what is meaningful?
Is it time to enjoy our creations?

Is it time to love one another consistently?
Is it time to clean up our conversations?
Is it time to choose what is best for all?
Is it time to let go and let God?

Of course, today is the day to begin again.
Of course, we can change even one small thing today.
Of course, we are ready, willing and able.
Of course, it is time.

I am willing to undo what isn’t best for me and all.
I am willing to forgive where I judge and compare.
I am willing to begin again where I am.
I am willing. Are you?

Loving you and me as One,
Betty Lue

What is this concept that I teach and repeat?
What are these Loving Reminders?
What is it that can make life fun, safe and easy?
How can we find a better way to live?

“Practical spirituality” is the practice of inspired living.
Practical spirituality is living with joy everyday.
Practical spirituality is how to live, love and give your message to your world.
Practical spirituality is learning to let go of negative thoughts, words and activities.

“Practical” means useable, effective and reasonable.
“Spirituality” means everything that is good, healthy, inspiring and loving.
It refers to coming from Spirit within, those ideas that inspire and uplift your spirit.
When we engage in practical spirituality we incorporate into our daily lives what brings happiness and fulfillment, comfort and inner peace.

Here are some practical tips for living and inspired Life!!!

Breathe in the beauty that you see around you.
Let it fill you up with gladness.

Take some time each day to really appreciate yourself and the life you have created.
Even a few minutes of reminding yourself how very good your life is gives great satisfaction.

Forgive all mistakes quickly-yours, others and your world.
Dwelling on the wrong-doings or injustices you see strengthens it and weakens you.

Respect everyone by giving others your blessings and encouragement.
When you give others what you want to receive, you are uplifted and open to receive only good.

Clean up after yourself and as you go through life.
Apologize, make amends, acknowledge error and ignorance and begin again with enthusiasm.

Remember, mistakes are learning opportunities, not measures of our worth or intelligence.
When we judge mistakes, they stick to us. When we forgive mistakes, we free ourselves to learn.

Life is good to us and for us, when we are willing to see it as Good.
The blessings and gifts, the value and enjoyment comes to those who erase negative judgments.

Loving us all into a practice of inspired and spiritual living.
Betty Lue

What would it take to create a life of simplicity and ease?
How little would it take to undo the complexity?
How easy would it be to make you truly happy?
Is it possible you are going in the wrong direction?

Do you remember the enjoyment of a homemade popsicle in the freezer?
Have you waded in a fresh stream or lake recently on a hot day?
Do you ever play a simple game of crazy eights with your family?
Can you read a good book while lying in the shade?
How about watching little children splash in a pan or washtub of water?
You can water your garden by hand, letting some of it splash on you.
Did you run through the sprinklers or walk in the grass with bare feet?
Can you watch the sunrise even if you go back for a morning nap later?
How about whistling or humming your favorite songs while you do your chores?
When was the last letter you wrote to someone you remember with love?
Can you take the time to mend a hem or seam or sew a garment?
Have you gone through your old photo albums or put together a new one?
How about throwing a sheet over a table to build a secret hiding place or fort for grandkids?
Could you delight in baking some special pie from scratch, crust and all?
How about picking your own fruit and eating it with juice running through your fingers?
When was the last time you went to the beach, just to walk and hear the ocean waves?
Let’s lie on our backs and watch the clouds roll by, making up the shapes we see in the sky.

What could you bring back into your life that would bring you a smile?
Who could you hang out with to really appreciate the afternoon?
What could occupy your time that would see absolutely easy and fun?
What could cost nothing, except giving up what costs too much?

Let’s take this summer and make it our own.
Let’s appreciate the simple pleasures in life.
Let’s step back and pause to choose what feels good.
Let’s stop trying to please anyone else and please ourselves.

Choose what is fun, with no concerns.
Choose what is safe, with no risk.
Choose what is easy, with no complication.
Choose what is free, with no expense.

We really don’t need anything more than what we already have.

Loving the simple joys in life,
Betty Lue

Do what you love.
Make every day a holiday…a holy day.
Give yourself a daily vacation.
Remember to enjoy what life is.

Everyday is an opportunity to do what you really love to do.
Every moment is a moment to love what you are doing.
Every choice you make can be your preference to be valued.
Every aspect of your life is a choice to be happy and enjoyed.

No matter what you are doing, it feels better if you are willing to see it as your choice.
No matter how small the task, it is your choice to want to do it or to resist.
No matter what you are experiencing, change your “have to’s” into “wants”.
When you give yourself the freedom of choice, you will notice how life works better.

To make your own holidays, make every day holy and special for you.
Create time at the beginning of the day to focus on what you want to experience.
Put energy into remembering to be grateful for each encounter.
Pay attention to clearing away any resistance with forgiveness and return to enjoyment.

Give yourself a daily “vacation”.
This means you can vacate the usual schedule and routine.
Pause and do something especially relaxing…a bath, a walk, a quiet moment experiencing peace.
Create places, spaces and activities which you enjoy and make them into your daily vacation.

Remember to enjoy what life is by looking for the beauty and the goodness everywhere.
Take a moment to simply say and feel thankfulness.
Be happy with the little things, the smell of flowers, the preparation of food, the cleaning of a closet, the sound of music, the laughter of children, the hug from someone special, making someone smile.
Life becomes what you imagine it to be and the energy you put into it so infuse it with Joy!

Loving you and all that is,
Betty Lue

100% commitment yields 100% result.
When you want something enough, you will not quit.
When it really matters to you, you will persist.
When you stop worrying and doubting, you will succeed.

Worry contracts flow and depletes energy.
Doubting sabotages the best laid plans.
Fear shuts down love in your heart.
Judgment leaves you never quite good enough.

When we are schooled in the world, we learn to judge.
When we listen to the learned mind, we will compare.
When we try to be the best, we experience limitations.
When we focus on what is missing, we increase our lack.

If you conceive it and believe it, you can achieve it.
So envision what you want to experience.
No, not the thing or person, not the form,
But feel the experience you want to have.

Peace and ease and trust…….
Lasting happiness, ecstasy, gratitude……
Perfect Love with no fear no doubt, no insecurity…
Confidence, inner strength and higher power guiding your life.

Or perhaps friendship, easy teamwork, harmonious partnership..
A life of service, caring and inspiring, loving others well…
Contribution, philanthropy, freely and joyously giving all….
Creativity and Beauty, planting and growing Goodness in the world.

Whatever is envisioned, Begin to conscientiously eliminate what interferes.
And use the time, money and energy to increase what supports and sustains the vision.
Forgive the habits of worry, doubt, fear and comparison.
Appreciate the focus, inner direction and joy you feel when living your dream.

When the world or your home or workplace is filled with happy campers, life is good for all.
When we bring our own satisfaction and appreciation to others, they are inspired and blossom.
When we live what is in our hearts with a fullness of Spirit, we are provided with all things needed.
When we give our All to be our All, we receive the gifts of All who are awake and willing.

Loving you and me, as we step forward with confidence and conviction and
JUST DO IT!
Betty Lue

Love is freedom and trust.
When you love yourself, you will free yourself to do what you want.
And you will trust in your process, no matter what anyone else thinks.

100% commitment yields 100% result.
When you want something enough, you will not quit.
When it really matters to you, you will persist.
When you stop worrying and doubting, you will succeed.

Worry contracts flow and depletes energy.
Doubting sabotages the best laid plans.
Fear shuts down love in your heart.
Judgment leaves you never quite good enough.

When we are schooled in the world, we learn to judge.
When we listen to the learned mind, we will compare.
When we try to be the best, we experience limitations.
When we focus on what is missing, we increase our lack.

If you conceive it and believe it, you can achieve it.
So envision what you want to experience.
No, not the thing or person, not the form,
But feel the experience you want to have.

Peace and ease and trust…….
Lasting happiness, ecstasy, gratitude……
Perfect Love with no fear no doubt, no insecurity…
Confidence, inner strength and higher power guiding your life.

Or perhaps friendship, easy teamwork, harmonious partnership..
A life of service, caring and inspiring, loving others well…
Contribution, philanthropy, freely and joyously giving all….
Creativity and Beauty, planting and growing Goodness in the world.

Whatever is envisioned, Begin to conscientiously eliminate what interferes.
And use the time, money and energy to increase what supports and sustains the vision.
Forgive the habits of worry, doubt, fear and comparison.
Appreciate the focus, inner direction and joy you feel when living your dream.

When the world or your home or workplace is filled with happy campers, life is good for all.
When we bring our own satisfaction and appreciation to others, they are inspired and blossom.
When we live what is in our hearts with a fullness of Spirit, we are provided with all things needed.
When we give our All to be our All, we receive the gifts of All who are awake and willing.

Loving you and me, as we step forward with confidence and conviction and
JUST DO IT!
Betty Lue

Another perspective for a friend (ACIM teacher and Ministry student) who wrote:
"I definitely need to explore my options for "seeming" limitations and pain I am experiencing.
I trust where Spirit is leading in this, as I continue seeking healing for all aspects of my perceptions."

Remember, you are not your body.
You are as God created you, whole and happy and free.
Your body has limitations.
What would you do if your car stopped working?
Would you buy a new car or take it to the repair shop or use it to until it stops being useful?

Remember, the grass is always greener elsewhere when we are judging where we are and who we are.
Most choices for change are based on an inner lack of gratitude.........

Our friend also writes: "This seeming human body frustrates me. These human limitations do not display God's presence in any way, shape or form. I have felt that if I were living as my True Self, there would NOT be any limitations in my physical body as well....as there can not be a separation.
Obviously, that is not what is appearing in this world. I show many "problems'.
That frustrates me and shows my impatience with.....well many things."

The body is not who we are.
We abuse our body with our unloving thoughts and use it in unloving ways.
Anytime we judge or criticize anything or anyone, we are attacking.
When we are unhappy, complaining, critical, demanding, we are attacking ourselves and our creations.
Our life is ours to create or destroy. The body is a communication vehicle for communicating Love.
To heal our minds, we must Love it or forgive it (and ourselves) and choose again.

There are many who have body aches, pains, unexplained illnesses, even chronic diseases.
There are many who have mental and emotional concerns and difficult experiences.
There are those of us who in our aging process experience limitation of physical mobility and strength.
There are those of us who have released ourselves from fixing, curing and covering the physical stuff.

Is it possible that there is spiritual life that must be attended to with our positive regard and appreciation?
Is it possible this is a time where conscious beings, light workers and those who serve need to use our healed minds, rather than our physical doingness?
Is it possible that with the absence of judgment on what is, what appears to be, we can find more effective ways to love unconditionally, serve from the heart and remember God and Good?
Is it possible we are learning all healing comes from the mind and is of the mind?

We know the body vehicle is laid aside when it has served its holy and healing purpose.
We know that we are spiritual beings having a physical experience.
We know that forgiveness erases everything that is not of God.
We know that we are here to remember to give and receive Love no matter what.

So let’s let it be so with all appears to be and all that is,
Betty Lue