Hello again friends near and far…
As some of you may know I had a pretty successful Yoga Blog back in the day from 2005-2010. It was ranked as #2 on google for a long time when searched ‘yoga blog’. Eventually, my site got hacked and it lost its placement. That was before the web was a bit more secure.
Blogging is a labor of love. It’s a much different craft than just posting on facebook. In fact, I tried to cut corners recently and asked my web developer is there any way to post from facebook to my blog. He said ‘no’.
So that means I have to do it the old-fashioned way which is sit down and write. Anytime I write I find it has a cathartic effect for a long time. Even my own writings continue to speak to my soul and help me. My last post has stuck with me for weeks, particularly, the scripture from Peter-love covers a multitude of sins. So…what shall we do…LOVE.
Tonight, I went to a football practice with my son. We are some of the few ‘Caucasian’ people there. I have always felt so good being around the African American culture and I have always felt like they are such a soulful people who care deeply about their faith. As I was there, signs from God kept popping out to me. One mom had the tattoo-‘Only God can judge me‘ across her breastbone. Another mom had on a shirt ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ When I saw this mom’s shirt, I started a conversation about God and Jesus with her. It was an incredible moment we shared talking about how amazing the Lord is and how much we can’t stand judgment in this world.
I’ve been reflecting a lot lately about the state of the world and how senseless division is. The body of Christ is one heart, one mind, one soul there is no color, race, division in the body of Christ. Truly, there is only love for neighbor as self, as Jesus commanded. I am grateful to live in a community and state where I believe the love for the Lord is alive and well. Christ is a consciousness of our heart and mind, not a ‘thing’. The love of Christ and from Christ vibrates at the highest vibration possible. This is the energy of love we are seeking to align ourselves with as souls on this planet. This is the love that will transform the planet from darkness to light. This is the love that will ignite a transformed planet in heart and mind where we truly do love neighbor as self.
The only way to continuously evolve to know this consciousness of love is through forgiveness. This is one of my favorite quotes:
‘Be afraid of nothing. Hating none, giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire-for His constant presence in the temple of youe consciousness-that is the way to live in this world.’ – Paramahansa Yogananda
At times in my life I have struggled with forgiveness. I’m sure we all have. Now I know it is the ONLY way. Those who can’t forgive will struggle to evolve and awaken to the love of Christ. His love wants to shine in our hearts and minds and life but without forgiveness, there is a blockage to his love coming into our hearts. May we follow these words…
EPHESIANS 4
29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
EPHESIANS 5
1Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7Therefore do not be partners with them.
8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases the Lord. 11Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. 14This is why it is said:
“Wake up, sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”
15Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®
Soon, I hope to start posting some videos to my blog. That’ll make it more fun and interactive…it’s been a while since I put myself out there that way, but I’m ready. It’s time for this world to come together and know God’s love in our hearts and minds as we move forward in this incredible, auspicious and miraculous life.
God is SO SO good. Rejoice and have faith and above all, do not fear. If the Bible tells us anything it tells us that. Over 300 times the Bible says-do not fear.
Also, I can’t wait for online Petra Flow Yoga with livekick!
Praise God. All glory to Him. In Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.