tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62494901867882230842024-03-20T21:06:20.415-07:00Walking the path to light.A joyous journey to the realisation of our true nature.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-65151181974928467782010-08-06T19:12:00.000-07:002010-08-06T19:13:59.777-07:00ForgivenessForgiveness is the Divine nectar that heals all wounds, it is liberating and brings happiness.<br />Forgiving is remembering, we are reminded about directing our thoughts towards loving intentions and behaviour. We choose for the release and freedom of those we have forgiven.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-47772245625506824262010-08-06T18:58:00.000-07:002010-08-06T19:06:46.560-07:00ForgivenessForgiveness is the Divine nectar that heals all wounds, it is liberating and brings happiness. Forgiving is remembering, we are reminded about directing our thoughts towards loving intentions and behaviour. We choose for the release and freedom of those we have forgiven.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-64008696372917482182010-03-19T01:45:00.000-07:002010-03-20T02:20:44.480-07:00The LamplighterHere to the leisured side of life,<br />Remote from traffic, free from strife,<br />A cul-de-sac, a sanctuary<br />Where old quaint customs creep to die<br />And only ancient memories stir,<br />At evening comes the lamplighter;<br />With measured steps, without a sound,<br />He treads the unalterable round,<br />Soundlessly touching one by one<br />The waiting posts that stand to take<br />The faint blue bubbles in his wake;<br />And when the night begins to wane<br />He comes to take them back again,<br />Before the chilly dawn can blight<br />The delicate frail buds of light.<br /><br />Seumas O'SullivanMartinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-38364990008419250082010-03-04T13:35:00.000-08:002010-03-04T13:45:53.417-08:00Screen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VvOtOaetPMIavJTIEjk-CG3NqHbqKpnxX1WjmK44gOOepyjSUqijjk0Hk_vs2pUSacqOla4bz-uPjb1ucs1m7O5wFsYfG-oNbDpQPlmOGJhZru3QLIYo1xqkbosLBZwBFuRP0wHgv98/s1600-h/Screen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VvOtOaetPMIavJTIEjk-CG3NqHbqKpnxX1WjmK44gOOepyjSUqijjk0Hk_vs2pUSacqOla4bz-uPjb1ucs1m7O5wFsYfG-oNbDpQPlmOGJhZru3QLIYo1xqkbosLBZwBFuRP0wHgv98/s400/Screen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444898151537670946" /></a>Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-38306734780722719112010-02-26T09:46:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:31:47.389-08:00UNICEF, taking responsability for our children.As an infant I was the pride and joy of my parents, it was only later that they began to worry about me! I insisted on driving a perfectly good motorcycle on one wheel and launching myself off mountain tops with only a flimsy piece of fabric as a vehicle. <br /><br />I am grateful to my parents, they provided me with every thing I needed and much more I was fortunate to have a happy childhood. <br /><br />I find it tragic to learn that one child under the age of 5 years old dies every 3 seconds from preventable causes.<br />Studies by The World Health Organization indicate that diarrhea, contracted from unclean water kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles combined. <br /><br />Two thirds of infant deaths can be avoided by simple and cheap methods! It is a right for all children to have access to basic necessities. A name and nationality, clean drinking water, food, education, medical care and protection.<br /><br />UNICEF supports and lobbys for the rights of the child, helping them to get a good start in life, develop and get a school education.<br />The priority being the poorest and most disadvantaged populations.<br /><br />UNICEF gives structural help as well as emergency aid.<br />In exceptional emergency situations protected areas are created in which children are cared for so they will not be further abused or exploited. <br /><br />With over 60 years of experience and with a presence in more than 200 countries UNICEF plays a significant role in the group of international organisations having a clear insight into the many obstacles facing the well being of millions children.<br /><br />UNICEF is funded entirely through voluntary contributions and thanks to a wide variety of partners, UNICEF is able to realise the most innovative ideas for tackling the most difficult challenges on a global scale. <br /><br />A large part of what UNICEF does is to identify problems in a particular area, then using its expertise in partnership with local government, NGO’s, women’s organisations, local leaders and youth movements, supply them with the means to improve their situation.<br /><br />UNICEF works around the world to improve water supplies, sanitation facilities and promotes safe hygiene practices in schools and communities. One month after the earthquake in Haiti, UNICEF and partners were already supplying over 900 000 people with clean water and building thousands of toilets and showers throughout the affected areas.<br /><br />UNICEF initiates and endorses campaigns to reduce mortality rates related to diarrhea diseases by…. handwashing with soap. <br /><br />Hand washing with soap, especially before preparing food and after using the toilet, is one of the most cost-effective interventions for reducing child death and has been shown to reduce the incidence of diarrheal disease by over 40 percent. <br /><br />A staggering 1.9 million children die every year of diarrhea.<br /><br />Though most episodes of childhood diarrhea are mild, acute cases can lead to significant fluid loss and dehydration. This dehydration can lead to death unless fluids are quickly replaced.<br /><br />A little packet of rehydration salts is another simple, inexpensive and lifesaving remedy that prevents dehydration in children suffering from diarrhea. When mixed with clean water and taken orally it helps to rehydrate the body, that is help it retain water.<br /><br />Costing only 5 cents to manufacture this little packet replaces expensive intravenous treatments and can help to save a life.<br /><br />Supporters of UNICEF and other recognised help/relief organisations are encouraged to give a modest monthly amount as opposed to donating one off gifts. Most certainly all contributions are gratefully received but having a regular income allows UNICEF to plan more efficiently and have the funds and equipment on hand when disaster strikes, enabling them to respond immediately to emergencies. <br />Secondly the Belgian government (de Overheid as it affectionately known) subsidises UNICEF and other charitable causes based on the number of supporting members, the more members the more is given.<br />And thirdly, the more regular paying god mothers and fathers there are, gives UNICEF more leverage when lobbying for the rights of children.<br /><br />Some years ago I signed up to be a godfather of UNICEF’s children, <br />It is good to know that even with a modest monthly amount, packets of rehydration salts are being distributed to hundreds of needy children per month. <br /><br />A small amount for a big impact.<br /><br />http://www.unicef.org/<br /><a href="http://www.unicef.org/"></a>Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-9553149207990655822010-02-18T06:52:00.000-08:002010-02-18T06:55:50.366-08:00Thought of the day<span style="font-weight:bold;">Work is love in action.</span>Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-81789522591275122842010-02-14T02:32:00.000-08:002010-02-14T02:35:10.361-08:00The Importance of Thought Management.Imagine a beautiful nature scene. Up on your left is a waterfall which tumbles down into a crystal clear pool before forming a stream which flows past you. You are surrounded by lush vegetation, a variety of colourful flora and graced by the cheerful twitter of bird song. A little further on you see a flat rock jutting out over the pool. You saunter over and take a seat. Amazingly the rock is soft like a satin cushion and takes the shape of your body contours. You feel at peace and completely content. There is no where else you would rather be. <br /><br />Dear friends. What I would like to illustrate here are the workings of the mind. In this example we have taken charge of our thoughts by way of imagination to bring about desirable conditions. This is a particularly important point as it is the world within, that is your thoughts, feelings, emotions and mental imagery that creates your outer world. <br /><br />Therefore, to remove discord, confusion, lack, fear, worry, limitation, regret, anger you must remove the cause. And the cause is the way you are thinking and picturing in your mind. <br /><br />Our mind posseses three distinctive characteristics, the conscious, the subconscious mind and superconscious mind.<br /><br />The most important conscious mind function is the power to decide. It decides what information is allowed to enter into your subconscious mind, and programs your subconscious mind. <br /><br />The subconscious mind has no reasoning and follows the choices, decisions and dictates of the conscious mind. <br />The subconscious mind maintains and balances the well-being of your body.<br />It is the seat of your psychic abilities.<br />Furthermore it is a memory bank that stores all your thoughts, feelings emotions, imaginings, habit patterns, experiences, impulses and desires.<br /><br />The superconscious mind is also known as The Higher self, Infinite Intelligence or the Universal Mind and is your Master Guide.<br />The superconscious mind is all knowing, all wise and all powerful.<br />It has the solution to all problems and knows no limits. <br /><br />The superconscious mind is accessed through the subconscious mind. <br />By impressing your goal upon your subconscious mind, your superconscious will respond accordingly and everything will be set in motion to help you achieve your desire—any desire.<br /><br />When our three minds work harmoniously then the conscious mind masters the subconscious mind and uses the superconscious mind for guidance and advice. <br /><br />Dear friends it is essential that you take charge of managing your thoughts and be vigilant as to what thoughts you entertain and allow to enter your subconscious mind as to bring forth only desirable conditions. By taking control of your thought processes you can apply the power of your subconscious mind to any problem or difficulty and thereby consciously co-operate with Infinite Intelligence and the omnipotent laws which governs all things.<br /><br />Infinite Intelligence through your subconscious mind can reveal to you everything you need to know everywhere and at any time.<br /><br />All your experiences, events, conditions and acts are the reactions of your subconscious mind to your thoughts.<br /><br />When meeting a new group of people How many of you have heard or even said “I’m really bad at remembering peoples names?”<br />The conscious mind effectively sets up the subconscious mind to forget.<br /><br />Whereas if you say I am really good at remembering peoples names and have a real desire to do so, you set the subconscious mind the task of finding a way to be brilliant at remembering peoples names. It only takes a slight adjustment in your thinking to bring about substantial positive change.<br /><br />The subconcious mind continually attracts and repels things according to how it has been programmed. <br />Think wise thoughts, loving thoughts, positive thoughts of achievement and gradeur<br />A changed attitude changes everything. Be enthusiastic, believe in yourself and in your hidden powers and wonders will happen in your life.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-25676789151856576292009-06-02T16:03:00.000-07:002010-02-13T09:08:17.353-08:00We are the masters of our destinyMind is the activating agent of Spirit, Spirit is unlimited.<br />Thoughts are things and mind is the builder. We create everything in our experience by giving power to chosen thoughts. Whether we know it or not.<br />Whether we like it or not, we choose and decide upon the destiny of our entire existence.<br />We have the mind as a workshop wherein lies a field of unlimited potential. <br />We have thoughts, imagination, conscience, emotions, feelings, a body, relationships and our world as our tools and building blocks to create a beautiful and fulfilling life.<br /><br />Take this opportunity for spiritual, mental and physical transcendency.<br />Let your prosperity be based on the amount of good you contribute to the world. The universal supply is infinite and it is within your capabilities to tap into these unlimited resources. <br /><br />You are much more than what you see here in your physical body.<br />We are Spiritual beings living on a physical plane and experiencing a physical reality or said in another way, non local beings having a local experience.<br />The non physical part of you or Source energy exists simultaneously in other dimensions.<br /><br />Embrace this glorious truth and utilize it in ways to enhance your well being.<br />Create peace in body mind and soul.<br />Affirm the good and enter into the joy of living.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-23623233155707822932009-05-05T03:35:00.000-07:002009-05-05T03:39:31.986-07:00SuccessBelieve that nothing you do will fail, give your 100% and make it a self fulfilling prophecy.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-22520299393172289592009-05-05T01:46:00.000-07:002009-05-05T01:47:41.781-07:00Keys to Effective LivingOne Of The Keys To Effective Living Is Practicing The Blessing Method, Which Is To Bless Everything That Happens In Life Whether It Is Your Preference In Life Or Not, And Then Thank God For The Lesson! ~ Dr. Joshua David StoneMartinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-6847647767062959702009-05-02T02:19:00.000-07:002009-05-02T02:23:12.957-07:00SerenityRelax and let things develop. Worry from thinking too much destroys inner clarity. Still the mind and allow solutions to appear.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-88850180117485966782009-04-29T12:03:00.000-07:002009-04-29T12:06:54.445-07:00Creative potentialYour creative potential has no limits. Have restricting ideas cut away and free yourself from inhibitions, your progress is being aided. Have no fear, be open to love.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-62388990270883096072009-04-29T11:56:00.000-07:002009-04-29T12:02:27.170-07:00Angels and creativityForge ahead with the guidance and company of angels.<br />Express your creativity. Visualize the area in which this happens. Use what is available to you to communicate and excercise self examination, so that your talents can be used for the benefit of the whole. Remain constantly in touch with the spiritual forces of the universe.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-73609127762785923262009-04-26T14:45:00.000-07:002010-02-18T07:24:44.992-08:00Prosperity consciousnessA key to achieving prosperity consciousness and material success is being creative. By this I mean not waiting for GOD or the inner plane Ascended Masters to conk you over the head and tell you what to do. GOD helps those who help themselves. Pray to GOD and the Masters for guidance as to how to serve and make lots of money, but use your own creative conscious-ness and mind as well.<br /><br />With Thanks to Dr. Joshua David Stone<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iamuniversity.org/iamu/"></a>Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6249490186788223084.post-63535881355841957052009-04-26T12:20:00.000-07:002009-04-26T13:07:12.738-07:00How to get you heart's desireWhatever the mind can conceive and believe the mind can achieve regardless of how many times you may have failed in the past or how lofty your aims and hopes may be.<br /><br />We may choose our own purpose in life and attain it.<br /><br />You have a great power which is under your control, the power to take possesion of your own mind to direct it to whatever ends you may desire. <br /><br />All success begins with definiteness of purpose, a clear picture in your mind of what you want from life.<br /><br />Riches are attained by constructively directing your mind.<br />1) Sound Health<br />2) Peace of mind<br />3) A labour of love of your own choice<br />4) Freedom from fear and worry<br />5) A positive mental attitude<br />6) Material riches of your own choice and quantity<br /><br />Neglecting to take contol of your own mind results in<br />1) Ill health<br />2) Fear and worry<br />3) Indecision and doubt<br />4) Frustration and dicouragement throughout life<br />5) Poverty and want<br />6) Envy, greed, jealousy, anger, hatred and superstition<br /><br />A) Write down a clear description of your major desire in life, circumstance, position or thing which you are willing to accept as your idea of success. <br /><br />Your only limitations are those which you have set up in your own mind or permit others to set up for you.<br /><br />B) Write down a clear statement of precisely what you intend to give in return for that which you desire from life.<br /><br />Repeat A) and B) a dozen times daily and end with this statement of gratitude.<br />Divine Providence, I ask not for more riches but more wisdom with which to make wiser use of<br />the riches you gave at birth consisting in the power to direct and control my mind to whatever ends I desire.<br /><br />With thanks to Andrew Carnegie and Napoleon Hill.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296910611964844242noreply@blogger.com0