HEARTSONG, ISSUE 26, SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2007
WELCOME TO HEARTSONG!!!
In This Issue:
Quote From The Heart
A Note From Kim
From The Lighthouse, With Love
Home And Hearth
Prayer From The Heart
Heartsong Reflection
QUOTE FROM THE HEART
In each issue of Heartsong, I will open with a
quote, poem or lyric, which I have found
inspiring and uplifting. I hope they will
inspire you, as well! Today, I'm sharing a great
quote that reminds us of the importance of
counting our blessings. Enjoy.
"It is always wise to stop wishing for things
long enough to enjoy the fragrance of those now
flowering."
~ Patrice Gifford
A NOTE FROM KIM
Welcome to today's issue of Heartsong! As much
as I enjoy the Summer months, I must tell you
that I'm greatly anticipating the coming of
Fall! Spring and Fall are my favorite of the
seasons, partially because of the mild weather.
I think each season has it's magic, however, and
no matter which hemisphere you're in, I hope
you're enjoying the special seasonal beauty
around you.
I have an exciting teleclass coming up for you
on Wednesday, August 22, at 9:00 PM eastern
time. The title is Let Go to Grow, and it will
teach you how to relinquish your fears while you
release, let go and let God. Sound difficult?
It's easier if you have a few helpful tools,
which I'll be providing in this class! It'll be
a great experience, so be sure to register right
away. The link for all the details is here.:
http://www.KimLoftis.com/classes.htm
The class will be recorded, and all registered
participants will receive an MP3 of the class to
enjoy whenever they'd like. The class will also
be offered on Thursday, September 20, at 7:00 PM
eastern time, so if you want to register for
that class time now, please drop me an email and
I'll go ahead and send you the information. I
look forward to hearing you in class!
Until next time, enjoy the rest of today's
issue, and I send you all my love!
Blessings,
Kim
FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE, WITH LOVE
A lighthouse serves as a beacon of hope in a
violent storm. A lighthouse sheds light on our
worries and troubles, and brings us joy and
peace. Therefore, in each Heartsong issue, I
will include an article, which will help to
guide you through the dark and troubled times,
or lighten and brighten your heart and life in a
special way. In today's Lighthouse article,
we're going to take a closer look at the great
value to be found when we remember to count our
blessings.
An Abundance of Blessings
Do you ever have those days when everything
seems to go wrong from the start? I had one of
those a few weeks ago... everything that could
have gone wrong that day did, or so I saw it at
the time. Before noon, I was practically
wallowing in my negativity and self-pity. By the
time I went to bed that night, I was downright
depressed. Why did these things happen to me?
What could I do to make tomorrow better?
My answer and solution came the following
morning. On awakening, I was greeted by a chorus
of glorious birdsong. The early morning sunshine
slanted through the window, and the crickets
were sleepily adding their voices to the birds'
chorus. I thought, "Wow, what the heck was I so
depressed about last night? Life is sweet!" I
couldn't help but smile then at the beautiful
simplicity of life's little joys. I immediately
thanked God for those simple and beautiful
blessings, and my spirits lifted at once.
When our minds and hearts are assaulted by
feelings of self-pity, anger, jealousy or
self-loathing, we tend to forget just how lucky
we are. If you're reading this newsletter, that
makes you literate, and that, in turn, makes you
incredibly fortunate. The written word truly
opens us up on so many countless levels to tons
of wonderful and thought-provoking information,
and so many people don't have the opportunity to
experience that magic. I was changing my sheets
in the sweltering heart the other day, and had
the urge to complain to myself around it. I
turned that thought around, however, and thanked
God that I had clean sheets to change and a
snug, comfortable bed to sleep on.
Sure, life can be difficult, and we all have
stressors, worries and anxieties. Nevertheless,
all of us have something in our lives that we
can be grateful for if we really take the time
to think about it. In college, I remember
hearing a story of a psychologist who asked his
client what he was thankful for. The client
said, "My life's a mess... I have nothing to be
grateful for." The psychologist replied, "Sure
you do. You're alive, aren't you?"
Remembering our blessings helps us to increase
our happiness, bolster our gratitude and keep
life in perspective. I truly believe that life
and the world has so many wonderful surprises
and little miracles to show us, if we'll only
look for and acknowledge them. This isn't to say
that we should try to think positive 100% of the
time or ignore all the pain and sadness in the
world. I personally don't think that's a useful
solution for me. However, when we remember that
there is beauty, there is goodness and there are
people, situations and gifts in our lives that
bring us joy, this truly makes life a whole lot
sweeter and brighter.
Assignment:
Take some quiet time when you'll be undisturbed,
and create a list of the blessings in your life.
It doesn't matter how silly, trivial or small
they may seem... they're your blessings, and
this list is for you, so write them down! See if
you can list a hundred blessings. If you can't
make it to a hundred, think of as many blessings
as you can. Keep working on your list and adding
to it when you think of more blessings. If you
get to a hundred and have more blessings, add
them! It's amazing how much joy and awe a list
like this will bring to your life! You may even
want to have a special journal or notebook in
which to record your abundance of blessings.
Enjoy the process, and be blessed!
HOME AND HEARTH
In this section of the newsletter, I will
provide tips to help you to bring your own
creativity, spirituality and unique talents into
your everyday life, and, more specifically, into
your home.
An Amazing Boy Named Kirk
I learned about Kirk several weeks ago through
Dr. Joe Vitale. He's a totally amazing young
man, and I felt very honored to get an
opportunity to donate to his cause. Perhaps you
may, as well.
Kirk suffered a pediatric stroke, also known as
a CVA (cardiovascular accident), soon after his
birth. Now, at seven, he is involved in an
intensive integrated therapy approach designed
by a highly qualified, hand-picked therapy team
of physicians, therapists and legal advisors to
meet the unique needs of the specific areas of
injury to Kirk's brain that resulted due to the
stroke. No two brain injuries are exactly alike.
Kirk simply radiates love; I was so deeply
touched by his story, and thought you might want
to learn about him, too. To discover more about
Kirk, see adorable photos and support Kirk's
therapy with a contribution, please visit:
http://www.AmazingKirk.com
PRAYER FROM THE HEART
Each issue of Heartsong will feature a prayer,
either from my own heart, one which I hold dear
in my own life, or one suggested to me by
others. I hope they will speak to your spirit,
as well.
"How great is your goodness, dear Lord!
Blessed are you forever!
May all created things praise you, O God,
for loving us so much that we can truthfully
speak
of your fellowship with mankind, even in this
earthly exile;
and however virtuous we may be,
our virtue always depends on your great warmth
and generosity, dear Lord.
Your bounty is infinite.
How wonderful are your works!"
~St. Teresa of Avila
HEARTSONG REFLECTION
Until our next issue, contemplate your many
blessings. Start each day by giving thanks to
Spirit for all the good in your life. You'll
feel great for doing it!
Love, Light and Blessings,
Kim
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Until the next issue of Heartsong, let your
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Kim Loftis
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