There is a continous need to grow and expand with the evolution of life. As the animals and nature evolve with time, so shall we. Mother earth as well as humanity, as we once knew it, has changed and will continue to do so. Whether, or not, one sees it as positive or negative, change will still occur.
In the same way that we must change with the environment around us, as it must change with us, we must also change with the evolution of who we are as individuals,in mind, body, and spirit. In other words, as our life continues to change such as our: jobs, relationships, hobbies, physcial apprearance, spiritual awareness, and etc., we must surrender to it with joy. The pain, confustion, and frusturation that we feel, often times comes from the inability to let things do as they are meant to, change.
Change is one of the universal laws of nature; it will happen. The more that we are able to evolve with the inevitable occurence of change in our lives, the more peaceful it will be as it occurs.
Many Blessings- Ricky Roberts III
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Give Thanks
There are many days that I awaken to the rising sun with the thought: I give thanks to be here, but what about the days I do not. How often to we really awaken with giving thanks just to be? All too often we awaken to the thoughts of what needs to be done at work, around the house, for school, or simply with our day in general. What will I wear today? I forgot to call "so and so" back. Did I pay the power bill? How much money do I have? Do I have gas in my car? Will I have time to enjoy myself today? The list goes on.
In the midst of the questions we pose to ourselves, or statments we make, how often do we ask: What can I learn from this experience, or the next? How can I be of service to humanity? Am I being the best I can be? Am I giving myself enough time in the silence? Am I smiling enough? Am I laughing enough? And, am I giving thanks to just to be here at all?
No matter how busy our days may be, or tend to get, we must remember to give thanks for the gift to be here, and ask how we may use it for the highest good of everyone.
Every moment that you are is a gift; cherish it!
Blessings- RRIII
In the midst of the questions we pose to ourselves, or statments we make, how often do we ask: What can I learn from this experience, or the next? How can I be of service to humanity? Am I being the best I can be? Am I giving myself enough time in the silence? Am I smiling enough? Am I laughing enough? And, am I giving thanks to just to be here at all?
No matter how busy our days may be, or tend to get, we must remember to give thanks for the gift to be here, and ask how we may use it for the highest good of everyone.
Every moment that you are is a gift; cherish it!
Blessings- RRIII
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Let Your Voice Be Heard
There is a voice in all of us, that is silenced, or attempted to be so, at one time or another, by the world/people around us.
From the child who has never been shown what love is, the woman who is stripped of her own worth by an abusive partner, boyfriend, or husband, the elderly who have been forgotten, the homeless person who feel less than human because of the way we look at them, or the person who has simply lost their joy- their own will to live; everyone deserves to know that they are valued, and their cry for love is heard. No matter what category any of us may fit into, the titles we carry, economic class we operate from, skin colors, or gender, we are born with; in truth- we all just want to be loved.
There is no issue, or person, any less important than the other. Simply put; we are all in this together. Take a moment out of each day to look at another person and let them know they are valued, that their plea for love is granted. Sometimes, you don’t even have to say anything, just acknowledge their existence. Whether it be holding the door for someone at the market, or saying a kind word to a stranger, no act of kindness is gone unnoticed, even if you don’t hear the words “thank you.” If we wait to be recognized for everything little thing that we do, we may never do much at all. Often times, we think because we donate money to a charity or go to church every Sunday, we are doing enough. Open up to where you can implement the greatness of who you are, in your daily life, not just in the way that we only think make us "good people".
The whole world is crying to be heard, in most cases, including ourselves. Find your own value-first, so you may use that value in encouraging others to find theirs. If we learn to recognize the value in ourselves, we will recognize the value in each other.
Let your voice be heard so that you may hear the voice of others.
YOU ARE VALUED!
Many Blessings- RRIII
From the child who has never been shown what love is, the woman who is stripped of her own worth by an abusive partner, boyfriend, or husband, the elderly who have been forgotten, the homeless person who feel less than human because of the way we look at them, or the person who has simply lost their joy- their own will to live; everyone deserves to know that they are valued, and their cry for love is heard. No matter what category any of us may fit into, the titles we carry, economic class we operate from, skin colors, or gender, we are born with; in truth- we all just want to be loved.
There is no issue, or person, any less important than the other. Simply put; we are all in this together. Take a moment out of each day to look at another person and let them know they are valued, that their plea for love is granted. Sometimes, you don’t even have to say anything, just acknowledge their existence. Whether it be holding the door for someone at the market, or saying a kind word to a stranger, no act of kindness is gone unnoticed, even if you don’t hear the words “thank you.” If we wait to be recognized for everything little thing that we do, we may never do much at all. Often times, we think because we donate money to a charity or go to church every Sunday, we are doing enough. Open up to where you can implement the greatness of who you are, in your daily life, not just in the way that we only think make us "good people".
The whole world is crying to be heard, in most cases, including ourselves. Find your own value-first, so you may use that value in encouraging others to find theirs. If we learn to recognize the value in ourselves, we will recognize the value in each other.
Let your voice be heard so that you may hear the voice of others.
YOU ARE VALUED!
Many Blessings- RRIII
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
"Free Will"
Imagine this: you were given life but not the "free will" to choose how you will live it. Imagine that you did not have the power to choose how you treated the people around you, even yourself, what you took , or din't take from life experiences, who you choose to spend your time with, if you were devoted to your higher purpose, or not, if you pursued your dreams, or not, or simply how you lived your life in general.
Sit with that thought for a moment. How does that feel to you? When we stop to think about what it would be like to not have a choice as to how we will live our lives, we can appreciate more deeply just how beautiful the gift of "free will" is.
Although we may not choose, at all times, what life may bring to us, who may come into our lives, and go out of it, we still have "free will". We have the power to choose how we will interact with the majestic and divine experience that we call, "life"; even in places of the world where it may be limited to ones inner journey alone.
Think about it: you have the power to choose how you will live your life! What does that look like to you? How does that make you feel? Most importantly, what will you do with it?
May you find clarity in the choices that will best nurture your higher purpose of being.
You are valued!
Many Blessings- RRIII
Sit with that thought for a moment. How does that feel to you? When we stop to think about what it would be like to not have a choice as to how we will live our lives, we can appreciate more deeply just how beautiful the gift of "free will" is.
Although we may not choose, at all times, what life may bring to us, who may come into our lives, and go out of it, we still have "free will". We have the power to choose how we will interact with the majestic and divine experience that we call, "life"; even in places of the world where it may be limited to ones inner journey alone.
Think about it: you have the power to choose how you will live your life! What does that look like to you? How does that make you feel? Most importantly, what will you do with it?
May you find clarity in the choices that will best nurture your higher purpose of being.
You are valued!
Many Blessings- RRIII
Monday, November 23, 2009
Heaven on Earth
Most ideas of heaven, have been categorized as a place/destination beyond where we are. Regardless of what our religious beliefs may be on the concept of heaven, or life after death in general, it is more than just a place to be found beyone this life.
Often times, when we think of heaven, we think of a place free of worries, pain, and suffering. It is considered to be a place that we will experience freedom; our ultimate bliss, if you will.
Heaven is not just a place you end up after you pass on from this life. Heaven can be found in the essence of who you are - now. If we trust in all things/experiences to be a part of a higher good, then we can free ourselves from the concerns, worries, and self-inflicted suffering that may be caused from them. If we honor our selves, pursue the higher purpose in who we are, give our best in all that we do, we can release the burdens of this world, and in doing that, we can find a piece of heaven on earth - in our hearts.
In knowing that you are exactly where you need to be, you know all is well just as you are, whre you are. When we allow ourselves to feel the divinity in where we are - always- we can feel the essence of the part of heaven/god/source/universe/love/peace/joy/bliss that is in us, right where we are.
May your day be filled with joy!
RRIII
Often times, when we think of heaven, we think of a place free of worries, pain, and suffering. It is considered to be a place that we will experience freedom; our ultimate bliss, if you will.
Heaven is not just a place you end up after you pass on from this life. Heaven can be found in the essence of who you are - now. If we trust in all things/experiences to be a part of a higher good, then we can free ourselves from the concerns, worries, and self-inflicted suffering that may be caused from them. If we honor our selves, pursue the higher purpose in who we are, give our best in all that we do, we can release the burdens of this world, and in doing that, we can find a piece of heaven on earth - in our hearts.
In knowing that you are exactly where you need to be, you know all is well just as you are, whre you are. When we allow ourselves to feel the divinity in where we are - always- we can feel the essence of the part of heaven/god/source/universe/love/peace/joy/bliss that is in us, right where we are.
May your day be filled with joy!
RRIII
Monday, October 19, 2009
LET THE WALLS FALL DOWN
If we continue to allow our religious beliefs, job titles, financial status, genders, and/or sexual preference, to serparate us from one another we will never truly know the oneness that we are all here to share. It is great to take pride/ownership in who we are, and what we believe in, but not so much so if we don't honor one another in the process.
No matter which category we may be placed in, or are attracted to the most, it does not define who we are, or make us any better than any one else. If we take away the walls that divide us, we will see that we are all one in the same.
In truth: we do not have to believe in the same GOD, or adopt the same means of worship, have to be of the same race, live in the same neighborhood, and/or vote for the same people to appreciate the divinity in who we are.
No matter who you are, or what you believe in, I HONOR YOU.
In oneness and love for who you are- Ricky Roberts III
No matter which category we may be placed in, or are attracted to the most, it does not define who we are, or make us any better than any one else. If we take away the walls that divide us, we will see that we are all one in the same.
In truth: we do not have to believe in the same GOD, or adopt the same means of worship, have to be of the same race, live in the same neighborhood, and/or vote for the same people to appreciate the divinity in who we are.
No matter who you are, or what you believe in, I HONOR YOU.
In oneness and love for who you are- Ricky Roberts III
Monday, August 31, 2009
LIVE YOUR LIFE!
I went to a friends funeral today. It was a beautiful ceremony, celebrating his life and acknowledging the positive impact that he had on so many people. Before going to the service I could not help but to think of the many people that I have personally known to pass on, from their worldly existence. The causes of their physical death varied from drug over doses, gun shot wounds, car, motorcycle, and boating accidents, fist fights, stab wounds, and heart attacks. In this reflection I could not help but to honor the many dances with fate that I have had.
I have walked away from multiple car wrecks, including one at one-hundred twenty-five miles per hour, been shot at more than once, had more fist fights than I can remember, and survived being stabbed nine-times. There are times that I think of my friends and/or family members that have passed, and although I value the divinity in all that is, I ask: why am I still here, and they are not? Am I any more worthy of life than them? Are they being punished? Do I have more purpose than they do, or did? ABSOLUTELY NOT! We are all equal in the worth we uphold for the gift of life that we have, and the importance of us being here, no matter how short or long our time may be.
No matter when the time comes for us to leave our shell, or what the cause may be, it can occur at any moment, without any warning at all. You, or your loved ones, will not get a phone call asking if you are ready to go. It happens as it does, when it does, and why it does, FOR A REASON.
Although it is hard not to question why we loose people, in the physical sense, when we do, we must remind ourselves that there is a greater purpose at work, always. There is no mistake that you are here and they are not. They are not being punished because they passed on, and neither are you, regardless of how much you may think so otherwise. We will not always know the reason for events in our life, as they happen, but we will always know the answer to one questions: "why are we here?" WE are here to LIVE! Just as the people who pass on do because it is their time, we are still here because it is ours. It is their time to leave and it is ours to stay. When it is time for you to go, that you will do, but until then you are here now, to LIVE.
The question is: "HOW WILL YOU LIVE?"
Many Blessings- RRIII
I have walked away from multiple car wrecks, including one at one-hundred twenty-five miles per hour, been shot at more than once, had more fist fights than I can remember, and survived being stabbed nine-times. There are times that I think of my friends and/or family members that have passed, and although I value the divinity in all that is, I ask: why am I still here, and they are not? Am I any more worthy of life than them? Are they being punished? Do I have more purpose than they do, or did? ABSOLUTELY NOT! We are all equal in the worth we uphold for the gift of life that we have, and the importance of us being here, no matter how short or long our time may be.
No matter when the time comes for us to leave our shell, or what the cause may be, it can occur at any moment, without any warning at all. You, or your loved ones, will not get a phone call asking if you are ready to go. It happens as it does, when it does, and why it does, FOR A REASON.
Although it is hard not to question why we loose people, in the physical sense, when we do, we must remind ourselves that there is a greater purpose at work, always. There is no mistake that you are here and they are not. They are not being punished because they passed on, and neither are you, regardless of how much you may think so otherwise. We will not always know the reason for events in our life, as they happen, but we will always know the answer to one questions: "why are we here?" WE are here to LIVE! Just as the people who pass on do because it is their time, we are still here because it is ours. It is their time to leave and it is ours to stay. When it is time for you to go, that you will do, but until then you are here now, to LIVE.
The question is: "HOW WILL YOU LIVE?"
Many Blessings- RRIII
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