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I’m loving India.Arie lately. Can’t get enough of her insightful lyrics that speak directly to my soul. Love it….

“I See God In You” India.Arie

Every day that you pass my way, I wonder, I wonder about your life What is your age, are you connected if so, does she treat you right Now please, excuse me for being so forward Bur I couldn’t let this chance go by without lettin’ you know I

[Chorus] I wonder, I wonder if you really knew, that I see God in you And I wonder if you can see, how much you mean to me I know you cannot read my mind, but I hope you feel the vibe I think it’s time I let you know that, I see the God in you

Every time that I see your face, I wonder, what lies beneath your smile What are your dreams, what are your fears, what does your heart hold dear I know, that you don’t know me at all But if you know yourself, well then you know me very well

[Chorus] I wonder, I wonder if you really knew, that I see God in you And I wonder if you can see, how much you mean to me I know you cannot read my mind, but I hope you feel the vibe I think it’s time I let you know that, I see the God in you

[Chorus] Yeah, I wonder, I wonder if you really knew, that I see God in you And I wonder if you can see, how much you mean to me I know you cannot read my mind, but I know you feel the vibe I think it’s time I let you know that, I see the God in you.

“’Forgiveness’ is a term that has been in use for two thousand years, but most people have a very limited view of what it means.

You cannot truly forgive yourself or others as long as you derive your sense of self from the past. Only through accessing the power of the Now, which is your own power, can there be true forgiveness. This renders the past powerless, and you realize deeply that nothing you ever did or that was ever done to you could touch even in the slightest the radiant essence of who you are.

The whole concept of forgiveness then becomes unnecessary. When you surrender to what is and so become fully present, the past ceases to have any power. You do not need it anymore.

Presence is the key. The Now is the key.”

~ Eckhart Tolle

Being Happy For Others

We all want to be the kind of people who are happy for others when they experience success or a cause for celebration in their lives, but it isn’t always easy. Sometimes powerful, dark feelings come up at times when decorum dictates that we should be feeling the opposite. Instead of reaching out and celebrating for our loved one, we may feel the rising up of our own pain. This pain may arise because we feel jealous of our friend for having something we don’t have. It may arise because our friend’s success will lead to us losing them in some way. And it may arise for reasons we don’t yet understand. The important thing is not to brush it under the rug, but to take it seriously and look at it; suppressing it will only make it worse. At the same time, we need to be sure to find a way to congratulate our friends and celebrate their successes as if they were our own.

The struggle with being happy for others presents itself early in life. If a child wants a toy and another child has it, the child will try to get it or will break down in tears. Those primal feelings are still present in most of us, and we have to acknowledge them when they arise. At the same time, it is when we care enough for someone to let go of what we want for ourselves that we grow as people. It can be a difficult dance to find ourselves suspended between wanting the toy and throwing a party for our friend who got the toy. Yet, it is in throwing the party that we share in the joy-and, to some extent, the toy-rather than cutting ourselves out of it.

Extending ourselves to celebrate the happiness of others requires a generosity of spirit that we sometimes find only in the process of doing it. So when your best friend moves to Spain with the person you had a crush on, tend to your broken heart but throw them a going away party too.

DailyOM

You may feel tolerant and open-minded today, especially regarding the differing beliefs of others. This nonjudgmental attitude can result in an exciting new phase of growth in your life if you allow it to lead you to new learning opportunities. One good way to do this is by striking up conversations with others that are different from you. You might begin by offering a compliment and asking insightful questions to begin the positive sharing of ideas. Likewise, sharing your own beliefs and opinions in an open and gentle way can encourage a greater sense of connection and sharing with others. By also acknowledging the traits you have in common with others, no matter how different you may otherwise be, you will encourage a stronger sense of unity in every situation today.By remaining open-minded about the beliefs of others, we create the opportunity for harmonious interaction with everyone we encounter. Our willingness to be tolerant and accepting of people with differing beliefs allows us to grow with every interaction. Not only do we expand our minds to explore new ideas and beliefs, we create meaningful connections with interesting people we might not have otherwise gotten to know. While we may be different from each other in many ways, at the core of us glows our spiritual interconnectedness with the universe and all living things. By embracing others in a spirit of love and acceptance today, you can acknowledge your similarities while honoring your differences.

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