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Fulfillment...

We instinctively know when we are ready to intensify our search for fulfillment because we can sense that we have prepared ourselves adequately for the challenges that lie ahead. The contingencies that might otherwise have dampened our spirits or halted our progress have been accounted for in our long-term plans, and we are thus unafraid to meet these unexpected circumstances. While we understand that we cannot prepare ourselves for every difficult detail or situation we may encounter, we nonetheless feel confident that we can cope with that which will weigh heavily on our hearts. Once we have carefully thought through the path ahead and gathered all we will need to best it, we can move forward without fear.

A New Poem...

Here's a new one written just now!!!
Enjoy, all comments and critiques are welcome!
Mike


The Relationship Dichotomy
By: Michael A. Cordova

Do we begin with love,
or do we begin with lust?
Or is it an ever-evolving,
teetering and overlapping
mesh that is becoming of
life's dichotomy of love and lust?

Will we ever learn
to be happy with what we have,
rather than always lusting
after that which we do not?

Is there even a remote chance
that man can change his ways?

Do we begin with lust,
or do we begin with love?
As plaguing as this question is,
it has been asked time and time,
and to this day, it has yet
to garner an answer worth noting.

It all comes down to what I know within,
and what I feel is right.
When I live life from within my heart,
I forget to follow with my sight.

And the answer reveals itself:
When TRUE LOVE exists, lust cannot.

(April 27,2009)

You Are The Best Thing...

*You Are The Best Thing...

Baby, it's been a long day,
baby, things ain't been going my way.
You know I need you here,
here by my side,
all of the time.

And baby, the way you move me it's crazy,
it's like you see right through me.
And you make it easier,
to please me,
and you don't even have to try.

Because, you are the best thing,
you are the best thing,
you are the best thing,
that ever happened to me.

Baby, we've come a long way,
baby, you know I hope and I pray,
that you believe me,
when I say this love will never fade away.

Because, you are the best thing,
you are the best thing,
you are the best thing,
that ever happened to me.

Now, both of us have known love before,
to come on up promising,
like the spring,just walk on out the door.
Our hearts are strong and our hearts are kind,
well, let me tell you what exactly is on my mind.

You are the best thing,
you are the best thing,
you are the best thing,
that ever happened to me.

Paths We Are Treading...

As we search for significance in our earthy incarnations, we should always make it a point to remember that the beliefs and ideals that add value to our lives will be unique to our existence. Though exploration is an important part of the lengthy journey toward eventual enlightenment, we should not feel that we must take to heart every piece of wisdom we come across. Some profundities and virtues that others embrace may serve no practical purpose when viewed in the context of our individual needs. People may attempt to coerce us into adopting their worldview as our own, but the strength of our principles and our commitment to a course of individuality will serve to protect us from their influences. Our search for meaning can take us in many directions, but we must remember that it is entirely up to each of us to decide which paths we will tread.

Let The Sun Shine In...

The Sun Is Always Shining
Remember the Sun

There are times when gloom or darkness causes us to momentarily lose sight of the light. Although it is at these times when the thought of the sun can help us. Its warm, glowing rays brighten even our thoughts, and it’s good to remember that despite appearances the sun is shining right now. We may not be able to see it at this very moment, but if clouds block our view, they are only filtering the sun’s light temporarily. If darkness has fallen, we know that the sun is still shining at this very moment somewhere not too far away, and it’s only a matter of time before it will shine on us again.

When we remember that the sun is still shining, we know that things are still in motion in the universe. Even if life feels like it is at a standstill, sometimes all we need to do is have faith and wait for the time when everything is in its perfect place. Or we can we can choose to follow the cues of the sun and continue doing our work and shining our light, even when we can’t yet see results. In doing so we exercise our patience, making sure we are prepared when opportunity knocks and all other elements are in their right and perfect places.

The sun also reminds us that our own shining truth is never extinguished. Our light shines within us at all times, no matter what else occurs around us. Though the sun gives us daily proof of its existence, sometimes our belief in our own light requires more time. If we think back, however, we can find moments when it showed itself and trust that we will see it again. Like the sun, our light is the energy that connects us to the movements of the universe and the cycles of life and is present at all times, whether we feel its glow or not.

Pedestals???

The love, respect, and esteem we feel for others are motivated by a wide range of feelings, which means that the inspiration that lies behind our appreciation will seldom be rooted in notions of perfection. As a result of this, we gain little when we idealize our loved ones. Putting the people we care about on a pedestal can make normal interactions difficult because we either begin to feel unworthy of the notice of friends and family or are disappointed when these individuals do not live up to our expectations. When we choose to love others, understanding that they have faults and failings like all human beings, we are better prepared to appreciate the wonderful qualities they bring to our relationships.

Focus on the Good

Raise Your Vibration

Everything in the universe is made of energy. What differentiates one form of energy from another is the speed at which it vibrates. For example, light vibrates at a very high frequency, and something like a rock vibrates at a lower frequency but a frequency nonetheless. Human beings also vibrate at different frequencies. Our thoughts and feelings can determine the frequency at which we vibrate, and our vibration goes out into the world and attracts to us energy moving at a similar frequency. This is one of the ways that we create our own reality, which is why we can cause a positive shift in our lives by raising our vibration.

We all know someone we think of as vibrant. Vibrant literally means “vibrating very rapidly.” The people who strike us as vibrant are vibrating at a high frequency, and they can inspire us as we work to raise our vibration. On the other hand, we all know people that are very negative or cynical. These people are vibrating at a lower frequency. They can also be an inspiration because they can show us where we don’t want to be vibrating and why. To discover where you are in terms of vibrancy, consider where you fall on a scale between the most pessimistic person you know and the most vibrant. This is not in order to pass judgment, but rather it is important to know where you are as you begin working to raise your frequency so that you can notice and appreciate your progress.

There are many ways to raise your vibration, from working with affirmations to visualizing enlightened entities during meditation. One of the most practical ways to raise your vibration is to consciously choose where you focus your attention. To understand how powerful this is, take five minutes to describe something you love unreservedly—a person, a movie, an experience. When your five minutes are up, you will noticeably feel more positive and even lighter. If you want to keep raising your vibration, you might want to commit to spending five minutes every day focusing on the good in your life. As you do this, you will train yourself to be more awake and alive. Over time, you will experience a permanent shift in your vibrancy.

April Fool's Day

April Fools' Day

The term "All Fools," was probably meant as a deliberate stab at All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2) Day. Although the origin of playing practical jokes and pranks on this day is hazy, many folklorists believe it may go back to 16th-century France. At that time, New Year's Day was March 25, with a full week of partying and exchanging gifts until April 1. In 1582, the Gregorian calendar moved New Year's Day to January 1. Those who forgot or refused to honor the new calendar were the butts of jokes and ridicule. Weather folklore states, "If it thunders on All Fools Day, it brings good crops of corn and hay."

Over And Over Again

Having The Same Experiences

There may be times in our lives when it seems like we keep having the same kinds of experiences. The situation or the people involved may be different each time, yet one experience may feel exactly like the last one and the one before that one. Perhaps we left a job where we were unhappy and we find ourselves experiencing similar challenges in our new job. A relationship with a new romantic partner may start to seem a lot like our old relationship and the problems that we thought we had left behind. We may feel disappointed or frustrated and wonder why the same situations and people keep showing up in our lives. The truth is that the same kinds of experiences don’t keep happening to us. After all, the circumstances and the people involved are always different. We keep having the same kinds of experiences.

Subconsciously, there is great value to be had in experiencing life in the same ways until we are ready to have different experiences. Perhaps we feel unworthy of happiness, or worry that we can’t get a break. Our experiences tend to reflect what we believe about life. After all, most of us don’t like to be proven wrong. We may even derive satisfaction in being right or experience a sense of safety every time we confirm to ourselves that know the way the world works. We may choose a relationship partner who is very different from our last significant other and hope that this time love will turn out differently. Yet as long as we hold whatever beliefs we have that limit the good we can experience in our relationships, we will create the same dynamic of limited happiness with any partner.

We bring ourselves and our beliefs to every situation. If we can figure out which of our beliefs are no longer serving us, we can consciously change those beliefs, make new choices, and start having new kinds of experiences that are in line with what we want in life.