Wait in Joyful Anticipation

Sometimes we are impatient. We want what we want - NOW! But we find out that now might not be the best time. Everything happens exactly when it is meant to happen - the most perfect time. If you had not missed the bus you would not have met the person that sat next to you right after. If you had left the party, you would not have had the best night in a long time. If you don’t allow something the chance to live and to breathe you may lose out on one of the most meaningful instances in your life.

Once you’ve mastered going with the flow and connecting to your journey, you must now pursue carrying on with joy. Knowing full and well that the choice you made, the path you’re taking is going to lead to your best good. It is being hopeful and expecting wonderful things while you wait. 

Attitude is everything! 

Having faith that all the desires of your heart will manifest in the most divine time, then whether your journey is straight or ruffled (and most times it is a challenge); then you should be able to learn patience with joyful anticipation. You’re going to win the prize! Yes, YOU! :))

Bless-up!

Love Jair

The Lesson

Just like it was in school; when we didn’t get the lesson the first time, we’d have to do it over and over until we got it right. I believe this applies to all our lessons in life- our life classes. There are many life lessons – not logical like Mathematics, but a bit more philosophical with us piecing parts together to ultimately reveal the ‘whole’. And we are indeed part of the ‘whole’ – all connected, all on a journey towards spiritual fullness and greatness! J

‘Patience’ happens to be a lesson we humans repeat quite a bit. We can’t seem to wrap around our heads that ‘we – are – not – in – control’; neither that ‘we – must – go – with – the – flow –of – the – Universe’. If we don’t get it now; we’ll get it later. But until we do, we’ll keep butting our heads against the wall. No-one said it’d be easy, or perfect; it’s usually the ‘easy concepts’ that are hardest to put into practice.

Whatever our aspirations or desires are we have guidance with and within our beings to develop the unique gifts we have to share with the world. There is no need to rush and there is no need to compare ourselves with others. As the ‘Desiderata’ stated, “…there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself…” That’s because we are all on different spiritual pathways and journeys to strength and resilience to develop a closer bond with God/Universe.

The sooner we accept, surrender, and stop fighting, the easier and lighter our load will become; as we are able to move with the flow of life. Believe me. Our creator knows what we want; our desires would not have been this strong if it wasn’t put there for a reason – what we must realize though, is that our dreams are human dreams and have little potential compared to what we could really allow to happen in our lives.

All we need is a little more patience. A little more trust. If you want to fight and control everything…you’ll get what you want eventually…but if you ‘let go’ and become more trusting and patient in the truth and beauty of Universal flow, then not only will you become more stress-free; but you will also be bountiful in confidence, faith and heavenly insight.

It’s always darkest before the dawn…smile darlings…your blessings and surprises are just around the corner.

Bless-up! J

Jair

Muriel’s Wedding

What an absolute shocker and charming film! Little did I know that picking up this little number from 1994 with an all Aussie' cast would tickle my fancy in such a wonderful way. This film made me laugh out loud, it made me cry, it made me grateful for where I'm at in my journey in life! The grass isn't always greener on the other side; and sometimes you wish and wish for something and when you get it; it ain't that grand at all – because tis' true, good things come to those who wait. There's no need to rush when you're waiting for something good; and 'Muriel's Wedding' proved that point to a T. J

Could it be the delightful Abba songs throughout? The amusing, bona fide characters? The tanned bodies sporting delicious speedos? Or the simple fact that it is relatable? Relatable because at some point or the other we are exposed to people who claim to be your friends to use you; or claim to be your friends to show-off; or claim to be your friends in order to get ahead. Those aren't your true friends, and we should never be afraid to eradicate them from our lives. Don't settle. Don't resolve or patch things up if you know deep down it's not worth it, listen to your heart, it always tells you the truth and if you don't gain respect or love then partaking in a one-sided relationship/friendship certainly isn't worth it.

This film written and directed by P.J. Hogan and starring Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths depicts a journey in a woman's life when her daydreams finally come to life and it isn't everything she expected. She learns how to endure in the world of Sydney after leaving home and her experiences mold her into an individual closer to accepting and loving the real her, despite the world's warped view of what she is and could be. There was intense comedy with the dialogue, witty script, comedic timing and silly facial expressions; sorrow when we see the many twists and turns our beloved main characters bear and unforgettable drama because of the highs and lows in between.

Quite a simple film with a larger than life message! I do believe I need to purchase this one and enjoy it over and over again!

Goooo Australia! J

The Answer will Come

Do the right thing, do the right thing. Treat people with love and respect, roll with the punches, and if someone punches you, smile and show them the other cheek. Good things come to those who wait; patience is virtue and virtue is grace. We've all heard these things before. We know that even when things are overwhelming and terribly daunting that we will get over the obstacle at some point, at least eventually. We just sometimes wonder, why? Why if I did all the right things; then why is it that I must suffer so? Don't worry, the answer will come. Everything happens for a reason and usually for a good reason; to assist you or make you stronger for the future. Great men and may I plug in also 'great women' have often times gone through the unthinkable before obtaining success.

Therefore don't let the problem you face overwhelm you, keep positive and joyful and know that good things will happen again soon. Keep goals in your mind of what you want to create or re-create; of what you desire and keep strong with faith/believe or prayer that whatever obstacle you are up against, that you're going to keep standing. The Big Bad Wolf could huff and puff as much as he wants, but you've got a heart made of bricks [ha-ha]; and you've also got God/Universe standing in front of you to keep you strong. So what if people you loved turned blind eyes to you and the car you just paid off for cannot run! Be a warrior for peace and love and understanding and don't question just surrender and know that you're in store for some lovely blessings in the future. The Universe guarantees it! J

It's not ALL about the money!

One can gain knowledge from books, but I find that simply sitting next to a complete stranger, one can gain the wisest and most heartrending of insights. It was at such a meeting that I expanded on my awareness. Waiting for the bus, in the wee hours of the morning, I sat next to a stranger. He was an older man, dressed grimily and he greeted me with a smile and offered a seat next to him. I wasn't really in the mood for talking; I felt a bit down, not really because I had a long day, but because I had felt defeated yet again even though I tried to do the right thing. This man was from the Philippines; I hadn't had the opportunity to visit as yet, but I knew a great deal about his country

He started off by asking me if I had to work the following day. I frowned and explained that I would be 'on-call' and hadn't flown today either. He smiled and told me at least I got paid for the hours I was at the airport; he exclaimed knowingly, "It's NOT all about the money!" He said that he had the following 4 days off, and that Thursday there was the Lakers game, Friday the World Cup and then on Saturday another Lakers game, he chuckled to himself; his wrinkled nose folding in and out as he laughed. He repeated to me, "It's NOT all about the money!" He continued, "It's about time spent with family and friends, it's about nature and about enjoying life, it's about happiness and about health. He said Americans were all about work, work, work, and then working some over-time too. He called them a sue-happy country, and that for them it was all about the money!

I smiled at him and nodded, because I had heard 2 stories that day about people suing companies for the silliest things. One incident was of a woman who purchased a cup of coffee at McDonalds, she went to her table, sat down and accidentally (I would assume/hope) spilled the coffee on her leg. She sued the company saying that the coffee was too hot; McDonalds had to pay a whopping $250,000 because of it. And then earlier this morning, a policeman on motorcycle collided with a car on the infamous 405 highway, and the policeman was in critical condition, and the other driver was injured but said that he was going to sue because of the car accident. It made me really wonder about the people living here. My Pilipino stranger told me that although he had been living here in the United States for many years he always tried to visit home at least once a year; to get a good dose of his culture and his people and remember his serious upbringing.

He told me he was married for 25 years, and asked me if I was married too. I shook my head and smiled, the older I got, and more often I'd hear that question asked. Many of my friends were already married, some already popping out babies too. I told him he was lucky to have a companion, someone to share with and speak about his day. He agreed, he said that after all the sex, if you didn't have companionship, you'd have nothing. I agreed; several times I'd try to develop something like this, and always something seemed to squash my vision; it was as though I'd been doomed for love; but I knew it was just not the right time yet; because every morning I woke up, I would be one day closer to that special bond with my equal.

He told me, "You're a pretty girl, tall, good job, an education, you don't have to worry!" I was laughing hysterically in my head; because this night I didn't see it that simply. I knew that I shouldn't worry, but I did most times anyway; trait handed down from my father I suppose. He overcame it though and for many years now he was the master of his thoughts; I was still working on mastering this craft. The man went on to tell me that I should always take things slow, never be in a rush, that he dated his wife for 2 years before he got married.

"Marrying an American can also be tricky!" he declared, explaining to me that for them it was more about instant gratification and after getting sex, they are ready for another person. They do not try to work out differences, compromise or listen to each other, they automatically think; if this is too hard, then let's just get a divorce.

He taught me of the 3 rings in marriage.

The Engagement Ring

The Wedding Ring and

The Suffer-Ring.

We laughed heartily together at this. He said without trust, faithfulness and communication, then there is no marriage, no relationship, and no hope. The bus pulled up shortly after this. I probably will never see this man again; but it is nights like these, when things seem daunting and cheerless that the easiest thing to do is to sit next to a stranger and have your energy restored. J