'Undivided Tenderness'

"When you're a beautiful person on the inside, there is nothing in the world that can change that about you.  If you can't accept yourself, then certainly no one else will."     ~ Sasha Azevedo  

Over time, we grow aware of our differences.  Differences from the role we play in our family, to our selves, and to others surrounding us.  Who are we any way?  When we are exposed to conflicting belief systems,  dysfunctional family dynamics, and  inappropriate life styles, it is important to have a strong sense of self so we will not be over come by so many differences.  If we learn from these differences, we will not become stagnant nor lose opportunities to stretch and grow.  If we carefully open our inner self and not be rigid in our perceptions, we will see our selves in a new light.

Lingering memories from the recent holidays can be challenging for all of us.  It is a sensitive time and we all have unresolved issues or challenges to work on ... forgiveness ... acceptance ... compassion ... fears.

We must not lose our selves in the past nor is it wise to escape too far into the future.  We must use 'undivided tenderness' to nurture our spirit in the present moment.  Be here now for all else is an illusion.

If you are lonely: 

1.  Make a presentation at a senior center, youth group, church circle
2.  Read books out loud to incapacitated
3.  Offer to babysit your neighbors children for one hour
4.  Take a class ... dance, art, writing, photography
5.  Start a garden club
6.  Initiate a monthly meet at the local coffee cafe

                                                            The ideas are endless ......