Reflections: Keep The Faith…
“The sum total of my life experience profited more from negative than positive events. When you’re able to survive and reach another level of awareness it gives you more strength and confidence and enriches life more….” Cicely Tyson
Reflections: Keep The Faith…
My dear friend and fellow blogger, Barbara of zeroto60andbeyond fame, had the Cicely Tyson quote on her post and it resonated deeply with me. It articulated what I needed to share in this post and so, I’ve split it into three parts which you can read. Our beliefs guide our faith. Faith matters to me and is present in everything; including the air we breathe. It has carried me throughout my life. I’ve written on it in different posts so, I’m adding links to some of them for your perusal. As we enter a new year, we need to do a self scan and plan to change and grow. It’s time to set aside petty hatreds and show kindness. Our beliefs and attitude will have an impact. My advice to us all is – Don’t Give Up! Inspiration: Live by Faith Not by Fear…
“The negative experiences help me to find the positive, survive stronger, and richer, and fuller. More in touch with what God wants me to be in touch with…” Cicely Tyson
Reflections: Keep The Faith…
The world is made up of people with varied interests and motivations. Some of us are lovers and some are haters. Both add something to the world and to our growth. Haters are insecure, accusatory, suspicious, but they remind us to be grateful for the lovers in our lives. Lovers support and champion our efforts. They understand our humanity and thus, our failings. My advice to us all is – Enjoy the process. Grow! Mustard Seed: Faith in Small Things… More below!
“You’ve survived and once you survive you’re on another level because you came through the storm. Storms are stimulating!” Cecily Tyson
Reflections: Keep The Faith…
The Indian mystic and spiritual teacher, Meher Baba, saw faith in three parts/types: “There are three kinds of faith: (i) faith in oneself, (ii) faith in the Master and (iii) faith in life. Faith is so indispensable to life that unless it is present in some degree, life itself would be impossible.” Our faith can move mountains if we believe it can. For 2013, let’s, at least, believe that we can move the detritus we carry inside and replace it with courage, faith and love… My advice to us all is: – Keep the faith! Reflections: On The Power of Prayer… And 5 Essential Tips for a Phenomenal 2010
This post was inspired by a prompt from WP Daily Post: Daily Prompt: Un/Faithful Tell us about the role that faith plays in your life — or doesn’t.
And Weekly Writing Challenge: Just Do It! Your challenge: post every day for a full week. We’re excited to see what you’ll post about — be sure to tag your post DPchallenge so that we can follow your progress.
*Please bear with me as I catch up on your blogs and commenting… I’m back on track; albeit at a slow pace. Thank you all for your patience! 🙂
Positive Motivation Tip: Even a tiny bit of faith goes a long way… In 2013 Believe.
PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photos Mustard seed, Triumph of Faith via Wikipedia, Faith, via Flickr, or via my personal collection
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet
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Thanks for the ping back and the wonderful thoughts on faith. Believing is the first step to it all 🙂
TY for the visit and comment… 🙂 Happy New Year!
oh thank you so much for liking my post and that it led me to your blog. I’ve already found inspiration in the short time that I’ve been looking over your blog. and you’ve given me an idea for a post of my own. might take me a bit to create it but the idea was born just now 😉 Thank you!!
TY for the feedback… I’m glad you found some inspiration here. Do share your post when it’s written so I can support you. TY! 🙂
BELIEVE, thy it will be done. 😀
Indeed … and so it is. TY! 🙂
All situations has at least 2 angles
If you think “it’s gonna go wrong” you get probably right
If you think “it will be OK” you get probably right
– why not choose the positive instead of the negative view… 🙂
Very well written post… 🙂
TY and yes, we do get to choose! 🙂
I love how you break the Tyson quotation up into three parts. It reminds us to be patient in the face of negative events, to have faith in a larger plan. I can’t think of a better way to start the New Year than with a reminder of faith.
Have a light filled New Year, Eliz. {{{Hugs}}} Kozo
True… Faith and our way of living and being, will have a great impact on our lives. Blessings and Light to you and yours too! TY!
I love how you presented this quote of Ms. Tyson’s Elizabeth! I first heard it in her interview on Oprah when the cast of Roots was on. I had recorded it and went back to see that portion several times to correctly quote her. It is an awesome way to look at life! I’m so glad you shared it too.
Let’s hope the storms of 2012 make us stronger for 2013!
xob
TY for sharing the original on your blog… It struck a nerve and I’m glad. 🙂
Food for thought…
Indeed. TY Gemma. 🙂
Love these quotes. They resonate with me too. I’ve had many difficulties and I ALWAYS grew stronger because of them. Great post.
Yes… and will continue grow in strength.
This was perfect timing for me!
TY Julie Happy New Year!
You are such a positive person!
A toast to you and best wishes for a positive New Year!
Amen to that Peter. Glad to have made another blog friend… TY!
I love “storms are stimulating.” I wish I could always remember that when the storms of life hit! But it’s good to be reminded here, Eliz. I’m looking forward to what you’ll be sharing in the new year, my friend. I trust it will be a happy year, with only the smallest of storms! 🙂
I am looking forward to same with you… TY! 🙂
Hello – love this post and was wondering if you would wander over to my blog and make a positive comment today similar to your thoughts in this post–I am throwing a virtual New Year Eve’s party and it is based on entering the New Year on a positve note. I was directed to your site by Julie Goyder and am so glad I came over. So if you get a minute, come on over and Happy New Year!
Thank you for the invite… much appreciated… I got sidelined by a hospital visit and then had other distractions that got in the way.
hope everything is okay–:)
Yes… it will be. TY!
Sorry all if I missed your posts yesterday… I spent part of it in the hospital with a loved one… they will be fine. Happy New Year to all!
Eliz
So nice to read this at this time of year while preparing for the new year. 2012 was rough for me so I needed the encouragement to face 2013 with faith.
TY for your feedback and I’m sending you hugs and blessings… Yes, it was a rough year and my prayer is that we all have a better one in 2013. {{{HUGS}}}
Eliz
Hi Eliz
Thank you for your post on faith. It is something I have been pondering lately.
TY for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂
I love that you found the silver lining in having haters in the world.
You’re my kind of girl!
You are my kind of girl too Tilly. TY for all the funny and fun moments. 🙂
Nice positive post. I think I might have to reblog this for my Monday Motivation. And this (the quote and your commentary) is very similar to what my pastor did his New Year’s Even sermon on. Definitely drives it home for me. Thanks!
TY! Feel free to re-blog it. I’m glad it added a touch more to a wonderful sermon. 🙂
Wonderful quotes! I have always marveled at the level of peace and serenity mastered by people who have undergone extreme hardship!
Yes… same. There is something that clicks and stays during/after such heaviness… I suppose. TY! 🙂
Reblogged this on A Short A Day and commented:
This inspired me so, I had to make it the Monday Motivation.
TY so much for the re-blog. I appreciate the kindness. Will fly over to check it out. 🙂