About me:
Religion is for people who are afraid of hell, and spirituality is for people who have already been there ... that is why, after 41 years of a fear based life and concepts, I now see a better view of ALL things... I know this can be annoying to those with a "Struggling" view of life, but I have found the last 9+ years of my life to be more freeing, fearless, loving, useful, and productive than the former 41. And anyone that knew me before, could not deny this................ So what has made such a profound difference? What has given me the ability to Re-create my life? Simply, but not easily, changing my perceptions. But I couldn't do it alone..... that's why it took me so long. I had to do everything MY way, and I couldn't admit to my innermost self that my thinking was the problem... ( I think everyone knew this BUT me).....
Today, I have a grateful heart. I end my day (everyday) with a review of how I acted, followed by grateful thoughts and loving energies sent to my 4 children, 2 grand children,The beautiful woman in my present, and so much gratitude for the life I have today and ALL the people who are and have been in it. ........... My waking thought everyday, (this took a lot of practice) is asking my concept of God to direct my thinking, that it be free of selfish, self-seeking, dishonest motives. To be free of self pity and fear.....Then I think about my day.. Yea Baby, what a way to start a day!! For decades, my waking thought was #$%K!!! this day will suck, or struggling or conflicting with someone or something, or racing through everything that needs doing and only seeing the difficulties to face me.....(and I wasn't even out of bed yet!)
Today I know the glass is all-ways full, I take very little personally (That's a big one). I can be there for others. And I know ALL is well.... This is my desire for the whole planet.... I'm still new at this and make mistakes, but I don't beat myself up anymore..... I can forgive others, and myself (another Biggy for me).
That's it for now, don't know why this all came out today?? But there it is..... Have a Great day If You Choose To. ~J~
Who I'd like to meet: Everything passes..
NEVER Give up!
........................................................... THIS TOO SHALL PASS....................................................
I wrote this during a storm this winter when my girl was understandably afraid about an upcoming surgery........................................................................................................
I sit in my chair
Looking through the glass......
At the trees bending over
And the leaves falling fast......
The wind blowing strong
And the sound loud and vast......
Like all the times of my life
This too Shall Pass......
Times have been stormy
Fearful and hard........
Like the rain blowing sideways
Its hard to discard...........
But knowing God's with me
I know this won't last......
I have peace in my heart
That This too Shall Pass.......
Love, John ... December, 2007
Hey Dad I know you're in NH with the fam so you probably wont see this until you get back but I hope 10/10/08 went well =) Have fun this weekend and call me when you get back!
I loved reading your thoughts that you posted on your site. What a wonderful reminder for me .. and anyone that reads it. You are such an inspiration (most of the time ..!) :)
Ted has decided to take over the position of memorabilia coordinator. You can find him at the festival on main field...he'll be the one selling the t-shirts. I will let him know that you said hello. Nice talking to you, I'm sure I will see you at the festival.
Qu'une humeur merveilleusement romantique que vous avez étée dans Mon Seigneur ! Je vous ai manqué, et Tabitha, et Sam. Son agréable pour être de retour,... Et être dans vos bras encore.
Je pense que nous faisons tout à fait un trio. D'autre part.. Je sais.... nous l'Un sommes. Je sens que très chanceux a un tel partenaire merveilleux dans ma vie.
Merci pour tout votre Amour, votre Inspiration, et Soutenir.
THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE THE OTHER NIGHT. IM GLAD TO KNOW I CAN COME TO U. MEGAN HAS MELLOWED OUT A LITTLE BUT I SUSPECT ITS THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM.
Thanks John, your getting the hang of this I see... I dont no if you had a chance to talk to Joe P, but I will be unable to go to meetings for a while, so i am really going to need the support online and off from my new friends like you and joe.
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