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ShareMyHeart - Moon River, Love in the Night

I decided some months ago that I was not doing well living by myself after my wife passed away.  I needed to be around loving people.  My brother Tim graciously offered to have me come stay with him in California.  My heart said this was a good idea and here I am.

As with any transplanting process, there have been obstacles to overcome and the shock to my personal support system has taken time to simmer down.  I have wondered at times why I left everything that was comfortable to start all over...again.  Doubts creep in, the mind wanders, the heart aches. And I pray...

And my prayers are always answered...it's simply up to me to listen and hear the Truth and then respond to it. 

Last night the moon was full and shining magnificiently over the Sacramento River.  It was immensely peaceful, night time hides the world's blemishes that glare at us during the day.  I was struck with how much I am loved, how blessed I am...and how all the experiences of my life have made me that much more able to serve. 

You are Special.  You came here with a Purpose.  You are even now being guided to fully live your Purpose, the Dream You Are.  Keep going, keep the faith...Never Give Up!

And when you wonder why or how life will work out...look at the night moon and remember that even in the darkness we are all being loved.

Hugs! 

Let me know if I can help, you can write me at stephen@sharemyheart.com 

  Stephen Miller
ShareMyHeart.com
 

ShareMyHeart - Who Do You See in the Mirror?

Were you paying attention this morning?  Did you REALLY SEE who was in the mirror looking back at you?

I often miss the importance of this exercise, and it is exercise, a kind of morning mental stretching...

Are you like me, often in a hurry to get somewhere...to work, to school, to wherever...not stopping to get focused on what I am grateful for and what I need to focus on today to be successful, meaning being all I can be for the betterment of all beings. 

Back to the Mirror...do I see gray hairs and wrinkles or do I see a vast wealth of life experience that I can share with others?  Do I see a tired face or do I see someone who is blessed with the boundless opportunities that living in America brings me?  Do I look in the mirror and feel good?  Do I feel powerful?  Do I feel grateful? 

Who do you see in the Mirror?  Is there a trick here?  Not really.  We get to see what we choose to see.  It's all about attitude. 

Make your choice.  See yourself as blessed.  See yourself as beautiful.  See yourself as special with a gift to give this world.  Each of us is perfectly equipped to live the Dream we came here to be...and if we choose to look deeply into the Mirror of Life we will always see this Truth.

Try it...

Hugs!  Let me know if I can help, you can write me at stephen@sharemyheart.com 

  Stephen Miller
ShareMyHeart.com
 

ShareMyHeart - We ALL Crave Connection!

It's a fact...We ALL Crave Connection!

NOBODY likes being alone, at least not all the time...

Sure, there are moments in the middle of that insane family get-together when you are saying to yourself...please God, just one day alone, on an island, in the middle of nowhere...Seems like a good idea at the time, but if you have ever REALLY been on an "island" in the middle of nowhere you probably realize that's not all it's dreamt up to be.  Sand fleas are tough to talk to.

I was standing in the middle of Salt Lake City recently, having just pulled off a major deal to move my business forward and I suddenly realized that I did not know a single soul in that spacious city to celebrate with.  No one.  Nada...

...Major downer!  Yes, the waiter at the restauarant was very cordial, but I REALLY wanted to party with "friends"!  Sure, I got over it, but it sucked. 

I don't think I am unique here.  I think all of us CRAVE COMMUNITY.  We all ACHE TO BE CONNECTED in deep ways.  So how do we stave off those Separation Blues and get connected?  Here are my ideas-

1.  Take care of Family and Friends.  Do they support you?  Do they feed your soul and spirit?  Then take care of these people.  Call them.  Remember their birthdays.  Take the initiative and organize get-togethers. 
2.  Keep Stretching.  Your life at this moment is a reflection of the 5 people you spend the most time with.  If you don't like your life, then it's time to get some new people on board.  Get involved with activities and people that support your dreams...I just rejoined Toastmasters, great group for self-improvement, very positive, and very free. 
3.  Do some Spirit Work.  The Truth is that ultimately each of us has to find our own path and our own happiness.  Like Mother Theresa said, "at the end of the day, it's between you and God..."  Whatever your belief system is, take some quiet time and get deeper.
4.  Be Grateful.  Look at all the blessings in your Life.  Life is a Gift, and there is always something to be thankful for.
5.  Give.  Make someone else feel connected by giving your Heart in service to them.  This ALWAYS works. 
5.  Don't Wait...Tomorrow is not guaranteed.

And do your best to remember, We are all One Heart...

write me at stephen@sharemyheart.com 

  Stephen Miller
ShareMyHeart.com