In the Flow of the Spirit

How many times are we resistant to moving in the flow of life with God? For me, it can be tough. This summer, it was my mantra "Move in the flow of the God's spirit". So many things, good-bad-in between were happening.

Work increased. Lost a contract. Gained 20 new clients. Gained one new larger contract. Getting married. Planning it (with help). Moving. Getting used to living with someone. Getting used to living with a man. Staying true to myself. Making time for myself. Sleep. Eating right. Needing a vacation. Money Issues. Can't fit my old pants (I've had them since 1st year of college and I'm in mourning). Need to clean my house. Need to hire new staff. Dealing with jealous people. Dealing with rumors that try to knock your character. So much! And the list goes on and on...

The truth is that there will always be a list of things. The lesson of the summer is finding the important thing and sticking with only that. What did I focus on "Casting all my cares on HIM" "Knowing that God will never leave me nor forsake me" "God will keep me in perfect peace if I keep my mind stayed on him"

I had to focus on that. Did it help...yes! I also got an iPhone that allows me an iPod to listen to music. I also learned to take long deep breaths. I also learned that things really do happen in the time that they are supposed to...and to make room for God and the Kairos moment.

I am one woman. I can do so much. I can pray alot. I can believe God for all things.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygpcnB2WAZI

What A Life Moment!

I am fortunate enough to work in a field that I enjoy and feel is my life's work. It took quite a long time for me to lay aside the pride of having an advanced degree from a great school and earning less than friends who had less advanced degrees but were in corporate america. Move Forward 7 years and I am in private practice because I want less red tape and want to just focus on children. I also fully embraced by calling as an educator. When you love your job and the people that you serve, it is difficult to embrace the reality that people die young. When a client dies, its a difficult place for a therapist to conceptualize. Especially when you feel that your earthly duty is to serve and make them better.

So...when these things happen, the question becomes "What have I done and how have I served the least of these?" The answer...we served him well. He was able to communicate better, decrease behaviors, and better relate to his family.

Life's Moments with this little courageous and warrior spirit are not lost. He taught me that looking into the eyes is a connection to spirit...and I worked with him best by speaking to his spirit. Life's moments taught me that not one moment or second should be lost in teaching children to relate to their families. This mother never heard him say "I Love You"...but she knew it, because he learned to smile and look at her. Life's moments taught me that treating people well is a human responsibility and duty never to be taken lightly!

He will be Missed by many...