An act of kindness can heal in many ways. It is a beautiful gift we offer that benefits both the giver and the receiver. Studies have shown the benefits to the body when being kind and this is also shared with those who witness the act of kindness.

Being kind is being graceful.

May your heart be open; full of grace today

Lisa Brockwell – Lighthouse Centre For Learning

Today I remember I beautiful friend of mine who passed away after going through a real rough time. She had Motor Neurone’s Disease and died in her early 70′s.

My friend taught me the value of ‘courage‘. She had a difficult life, was constantly challenged with this and that, then came this disease. Throughout the time I knew her, which would have been about 5 years, she would constantly say ‘oh well what will be, will be’ and then get on with her day. She had lost an eye around the time she turned 70 yet she still would drive herself around. She had a fall going down her stairs, (she lived in a town house, with only a spare bedroom downstairs) ending up with a broken ankle. As she was healing, she had her stairs widened and once healed, despite her fears of falling again, kept moving ahead, living at the same place with minor adjustments. Again her attitude was ‘ what will be, will be’ and she would look at what she could do within the moments that be, saying ‘tomorrow will take care of itself’.

My friend also taught me to say such beautiful words to leave those close to us when ending a phone call, an email or when leaving family or friends. These simple words that say so much were ‘I love you’ for her thoughts were: ‘when I leave, whenever that will be …I know I’ve shared my love, people know I’ve left my love with them.’

I honor my friend Rhonda this very day. Perhaps her spirit is around me and I’d just like to share her last years with you as a reminder of the beauty of friendship and also what values we learn within our life’s challenges.

During Rhonda’s last days, she was comforted with the knowledge that life goes on, she could see passed loved ones and angels around her. (A most beautiful gift)  She had family and friends supporting her in her final farewell to her life down here which was just lovely. Her daughter told me (she sees spirit too) that when her mum passed over, she came to her in a dream… Rhonda was heading towards the light, then turned around, looked at her daughter – rubbed her fingers together, then clicked her heals and headed into the light with joy! (Her daughter awoke and said ‘Oh… I forgot to pay the priest for the funeral!)

My challenge to you today is to ponder on what we are learning from those we are with who inspire us?
Has their example affected our own lives in some way?

Again my friends, I am grateful for your support in my own life, reading my posts and commenting at times, sending love and wishing me well. May your journey in life be beautiful in all ways, remembering that you are greatly loved and supported. ‘Life’ is what we make of it, may you bring joy to your day; for joy takes sadness and troubles away.

I join with Rhonda in saying:
What will be, will be…
I love you

Lisa Brockwell – Lighthouse Centre For Learning

Be aware of the opportunity to be silent. 
To allow the world to turn as it will and, to offer silence.

Perhaps someone needs to be heard?
Perhaps it’s a moment that you need to reflect?
Perhaps it’s a time of stillness to hear your inner wisdom?
Perhaps it’s a moment that offers you peace?
Perhaps it is to gain knowledge from the wisdom of others?                                                                 Perhaps it’s just to relax, take a breath and come from a different perspective?
Perhaps it is to observe and not to partake?
Perhaps it is a moment that you need to step back and allow the person you are with to gain wisdom through the opportunity or challenge they are going through rather than offering them the answer from your own perspective?

What is the most loving thing you can offer within a challenge?   ‘Silence’ is one of these ‘loving/wise’ choices.

It’s six o’clock in the morning here in Australia. I’ve just awoken to the first bird calls of the morning…our Kookaburra’s laughter (Australian birds whose call sounds like laughter) reminding me to bring joy and laughter to the day!

May joy fill your day too! 

Laughter and fun lighten our energy ~ as the saying goes ‘laughter is the best medicine’ and joy takes sadness and troubles away!

Lisa

This morning I was thinking over my career as a Primary School Teacher and the various compliments I received along the way from fellow teachers about my teaching abilities. At the time, I shrugged them off and just went along my merry way. When interviewing for a new job, I would call back one of these compliments to assist me with confidence and it really helped.

The compliment: ‘I was employed by an Acting Principal, who when I left the school had remarked that I was the best teacher he’d ever employed.’(He employed 3 others at the time!) 

Contemplate on a compliment or two you’ve received that has helped or is helping you right now and then perhaps write down others that may help you feel more confident in the coming weeks ahead. All compliments are honouring who you truly are so  ’Let fear be gone!   And love be in it’s place!’

May you take hold of all compliments that come your way, valuing your self worth. You are love and greatly loved my friend

Lisa Brockwell – Lighthouse Centre For Learning

Life is ours to make of it as we will. It is one big celebration of who we are within all opportunities presented to us.

May we celebrate life with joy remembering… ‘as I think, so shall I be’  :)

I took this photo a while ago. It reminds me of my song ‘Alexander The Dragon’. And symbolically it also reveals the message of the song… I can change what I think and feel, from being scared to being brave. ‘Think of all the things you love’ he says, ‘it’s a simple thing to do. You’ll feel so much better and your looking after YOU!’ 

Just like the rocks represent the tough times in life, the picture shows the wise dragon rising up out of the water (water symbolises ‘emotions’) and taking charge, (in other words he rises above his emotions) changing from being ‘scared’ to being ‘brave’ which I mentioned was the message of the song.

We all have the ability to ‘flip the coin’ bringing ‘light’ to our fears again and again as we face life’s challenges. Courage is the ‘knowing’ that we have it within us to do whatever is necessary at the time, however it may be. It is the ‘light of love’ that lights the way.

As we let go of our fears, we allow ourselves to move forward in life and bring joy the ‘ride’ – (life’s adventures)…just like our friend! 

May you flip the coin when difficulties occur and light your path with love.

And as Alexander would say ‘Believe in yourself my friend, and follow your dreams!  

(Oh and I’ve put up Alexander The Dragon Song on You Tube if you’d like to hear it; you may also purchase it for the small price of $1.69 @ http://lighthousecentreforlearning.com/single-mp3-downloads/?wpcopage=4

Courage be yours today! Lisa x

Thoughts lead to feelings, words, actions and outcomes. We ARE with ourselves every moment of every day and it is up to us as to how we wish to live this day. This day leads to the next and the next and so on; it is our life and our responsibility to make the most of it as we choose. We are responsible for our thoughts, feelings, words and actions for no one can get behind our eyeball and be us! Every relationship that we are in is something we carry around with us. We carry thoughts and feelings about life in our head all the time; the only way we can experience life is through what we think, feel, do and say.   It is all from our perspective!

Be kind to yourself today, be gentle and loving and be the observer of your thoughts. You are able to ‘flip’ the coin and change the sentence you are thinking (or even not finish it)  to being more of a positive nature. In doing so, you come from your highest perspective;  offering loving thoughts, feelings, words and actions, your outcomes are of loving intent as you have given your best! 

It takes practice; a disciplined mind elevates one to that place where peace, harmony and the will to do good exists…

Our heart knows the truth and the truth is love.  I’ve a mantra I like to use, it goes like this: ‘Listen to your heart and allow words of love to enter the mind’ I know I’ve given my best within the moment.

Remember, you are responsible for your energy… give yourself a healing hug many, many times!

I offer you a gentle, loving hug too, may your day be just the best in every way!

Lisa Brockwell – Lighthouse Centre For Learning