You know what it’s like: You’re on a plane, or an enclosed space and a baby starts to cry. Immediately a feeling rises from the people, and it basically is a general sense of, “UGH! Oh, NO! Don’t let that baby harsh my buzz.”
The first thought is: “I’m a victim of that baby.
That baby is ruining my life, my experience, my moment.
Make that baby stop!”
On a recent plane ride, before we took off a baby started to cry. The cry escalated into that really intense cry of absolute desperation and the mother was trying to calm him. We were on a very crowded plane full of weary travelers and we were just waiting for take off.
The baby continued to scream/cry and I was praying, calling for the angels to surround and help the mother and child. But I used to be one who would complain that my peace was being disturbed and think, “when is that baby going to stop? For God’s sake, make it stop!”
That’s because I used to feel more separate and so other people were affecting me and I had no responsibility. I was a victim of the world I saw – and the world I heard.
Now, I feel an active participant and I can be a blessing to those around me. I was praying and holding the highest when a man a couple of rows in front found a lollipop in his things and handed it to the mother. So quickly that baby had the lollipop and there was no more crying the whole flight. Bliss.
I started to think that we could all carry lollipops. Certainly the flight attendants would do well to have them on hand. In case of emergency, offer a Lolly.
In the past I would have never thought to give up my lollipop – no way. That’s mine. I’m not giving it to a baby. Now, I have a different story.
That’s the difference that Love makes.
We can all be a blessing or a curse in each moment depending on our choices.
I used to be a curse so much of the time, it’s a real joy to realize I can always be a blessing if I’d like to be.
I’m choosing heaven today.
I’m choosing to be a blessing today.
Let’s be prepared for emergency’s by being prepared to be a blessing anytime, anywhere!
Forgiveness is the cure for self-doubt. There is no other way. No confidence in ourselves for all our gifts and talents, for our success in the world will cure the self-doubt – only releasing the causes of self-doubt will eliminate it. We can only do this through true forgiveness. And then we can be truly helpful to others too. I’ve got a FREE Forgiveness Workshop this Saturday, July 12 – please come and tell a friend or ten. Click here now to learn more.
This month my Deep Dive Workshop is Unblock the flow of Time, Energy & Money If you have issues that trigger you emotionally, causing worry, fear or doubt, this workshop is for you. We can break that habit of fear and worry, doubt and damage. Let’s do it together! I used to STRESS SO MUCH about not having enough of all kinds of things and being free of all that worry is such a game changer – now I invest my energy in things that are actually worthwhile – like FREE Forgiveness Workshops!
LATEST ACIM PODCAST EPISODE: my topic is Good VS Bad: How Do You Know Which Is Which?. In this episode, I unpack how “good” and “bad” are illusions maintained by judgment—something A Course in Miraclestells us we are incapable of making because we cannot see through all directions of time and space. I share personal stories, insights from the Manual for Teachers, and practical wisdom for living more peacefully by surrendering the ego’s constant labeling and instead choosing neutrality, trust, and humility. When we stop judging, we stop suffering—and we open ourselves to healing, joy, and true spiritual freedom.
