MOVING FORWARD WITH WHAT YOU HAVE

Though not born with power, wealth or fame, one may feel dull or insignificant, but there are still ways to shine and power up the world with what is yours already. An example might be to consider when the day is done and you are all tucked in for the night. The moon has risen. It is 240,000 miles from the Earth, is only l/400th the size of the sun. It has no light or heat of its own, but reflects the radiance of that greater heavenly body. It may appear relatively insignificant. Yet the moon quietly and almost imperceptibly moves the oceans of the world with its gravitational pull. It moves the tides and all the labouring surges of the world. And many of you already know how it can fire up a romance as moonbeams seem to dance on the waters. Even sitting alone in the moonlight gives an undefinable feeling of "Oneness with all the Earth."

Cooperation might be a good word to use for a challenge and you can stay right where you are - acting jointly with others in harmonious agreement. It is the natural result of standing firm in a higher purpose by replacing any negative thoughts with positive ones, thinking kindly of everyone, even those who have hurt us. A teenager entered a new school in midterm and was immediately targeted for criticism for not wearing the latest fashion in shoes. "Okay," he said, "If that makes you feel good go ahead, I won't let it bother me, I'll just catch up on our studies and feel good that way."

In Part II - THE WORLD WITHIN, of my book "In Touch" it begins with the poem "Cooperation." Read a few lines from it every day - to the light of the moon if you wish - and you will find it fun, helpful and encouraging. I left a few copies with a bookstore in Ontario, l-866-322-8209. Or you can get in touch with me by leaving a comment at the end of this Blog.