Unit 3--My goals and thoughts on the exercise....?

My goals for myself are set to reach a level where I am comfortable at growing each day of my earthly life. I am not going to put pressure on my life or others with the stress of trying to reach a level of wellness in a matter of weeks. I am going to be as honest as possible. I hope by the end of this class, I am waking up early mornings ready to read scripture from the King James Version of the Holy Bible after reading, I hope that I can pray and then meditate on positive aspects of life that I would ask god to bless within my being. Those gifts would be; confidence, strength, wisdom, peace and most of all patience. My goal status at this point are: Physical well being: 3 Spiritual: 7 psychological: 7. I would hope to reach a well being that is satisfactory for myself and blessing others with spiritual centeredness. These goals are realistic that I have set for myself are as read: physical: 6, spiritual well being: 10, and psychological: 9. The exercise seemed relaxing at first, as the exercise continued, I began to focus as the voice usher thoughts of "A RAINBOW". I began to get frustrated because I think this exercise is a little to mature for those who are just learning to meditate/relax. The breathing truly relaxed my body, only to prepare me to become frustrated in my own being while trying to image windows within my being with colors to connect with certain strengths to build rapport within. I feel this exercise was too mature for beginners. I will continue to try this exercise. I gave it my full attention--it was still very frustrating. I am one who looked forward to the exercises, but I am not finding any success. I think when one is new to learning how to find peace with in, it should start with baby steps because you can get lost easy in the whole process. This builds frustration which then causes negative views of the whole exercise. I am not going to look at it this way, I am just going to continue to try. Practice makes perfect... HOPEFUL--:)Angie

I like to take a moment to just say how much Micheal Jackson meant to me...

MICHEAL JOSEPH JACKSON---Will forever be loved. I grew up wanting to dance just like MJ, some of his moves my kids, especially my son will ask me; Mom hit that moon walk---I would hit that moon walk for my son:) My husband and I shared our love for MJ, and my kids begin to place his music on their Ipods and MP3 players, I found it very special that such a young generation shared the same joy for Micheal and his music. People accused Micheal of doing horrible things, I must address this issue--all people are honest/innocent until proven guilty. Micheal was condemn before the trial even started. People thought Micheal to be strange, I thought of Micheal as one of God's angels in a human form. People of the world are always going to look at those who are angelic as strange. Micheal was a giver, this man/child gave us his life at age 5 and continued until his dying day--wanting to perform one more time in concert wanting to make his fans happy, he perform so hard because that was the only time Micheal felt accepted by the public. Micheal was called names and even misjudged because of the changes to his face, if we are honest with ourselves we all have changed a part of us because we were afraid of being rejected, so did Micheal. A icon--one who I will never forget. Micheal had a very hard child life. His dad wanted him and his brothers to be very successful, the dad was very hard on his sons, too hard, So hard that it cause MJ emotional problems, but success cause MJ to miss his childhood. That caused a lot of emotional pain inside Micheal Jackson's being. I would like to say thank you God for blessing us all with the joy and excitement Micheal Jackson gave us all when he performed. MJ may God bless you with the joy of childhood in heaven and may angels give you all the love and guidance that you gave to the world. I pray in Jesus name that America will know that MJ was truly an angel here on earth, God bless MJ's children and his family to find peace during this trying time...RIP MJ--ANGELIA DAVIS-SMITH...I give honor to you, A man with an angelic spirit...GOOD NIGHT MICHEAL...

Spiritual meaning of stones...and their purpose...

OK!!! Guys,

I decided to sit back and think of all the things that have crossed my spiritual thinking, and I really did not follow up on or I knew deep inside their was meaning to it, but I never researched the information. After seminar tonight, Idecided to look up the spiritual meaning of silver, turquois, and a jade stone. The meanings were shocking!!! More than anything I feel that God made the earth and place healing possiblities in all forms earthly creations. The meaning of these stones prove that God is real!!! The stones carry the healing power I need to heal issues that attack my being. By the way, I must tell you guys that I would literally dream about these stones. Hey! here is the website: http://www.gemstonegifts.com check out the meaning of your birthstone and stones that you may have admired sometime in your life...Your classmate and friend, ♥angie

I dedicate this to Melody---THE ART OF TAI CHI

the art of Tai Chi...this sooo interesting to me. I want to learn this art--I say art because it is so beautiful. The movements are so peaceful and energizing. Even though they are slow movements they seem very powerful. Its almost as if the body is moving energy in a graceful manner. "I LIKE"... Melody express this exercise to me, I took interest I looked up information on Tai Chi--after that I wanted to actually see the image and actual act of the exercise in progress!!! THANK GOD FOR YOU TUBE...CHECK IT OUT...ITS AT THE BOTTOM OF MY BLOG...BEGINNERS TAI CHI...GIVE ME FEED BACK ON WHAT YOU GUYS THINK...HEY WE GOT 7 WEEKS OF BLOGGING LET'S MAKE THE BEST OF IT...♥angie

A man’s heart is right when he wills what God wills.
Thomas Aquinas

The slide show on my blog represents the lotus flower--I wanted a tatoo of this flower on my back..My transformation is not complete..:)

Lotus flowers are amazing and have strong symbolic ties to many Asian religions especially throughout India. The lotus flower starts as a small flower down at the bottom of a pond in the mud and muck. It slowly grows up towards the waters surface continually moving towards the light. Once it come to the surface of the water the lotus flower begins to blossom and turn into a beautiful flower.
Within Hinduism and Buddhism the lotus flower has become a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life. The meaning varies slightly between the two religions of course but essentially both religious traditions place importance on the lotus flower.
In modern times the meaning of a lotus flower tattoo ties into it's religious symbolism and meaning. Most tattoo enthusiast feel that the a lotus tattoo represent life in general. As the lotus flower grows up from the mud into a object of great beauty people also grow and change into something more beautiful (hopefully!). So the symbol represent the struggle of life at its most basic form.
Lotus flower tattoos are also popular for people who have gone through a hard time and are now coming out of it. Like the flower they have been at the bottom in the muddy, yucky dirty bottom of the pond but have risen above this to display an object of beauty or a life of beauty as the case might be. Thus a lotus flower tattoo or blossom can also represent a hard time in life that has been overcome.
Lotus flower and peonies are also two flowers that are very popular among Japanese tattoo artists and they make a great compliment to Koi Fish tattoos. Ironically enough the two koi fish and lotus flowers can often be found in the same pond in front of a temple. The Koi fish is a symbol typically for strength and individualism.

"A Pearl"

"A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is the tear [that results] from the injury of the oyster. The treasure of our being in this world is also produced by an injured life. If we had not been wounded, if we had not been injured, then we will not produce the pearl."

Stephan Hoeller

Turning ANGER into a positive...

I have learned through bitter experience the one supreme lesson: to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmitted into energy, even so our anger controlled can be transmitted into a power that can move the world.
- Mahatma Gandhi

"Heavenly Pinkness" a poem*

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4927224/Pink-dolphin-appears-in-US-lake.html
By: Angelia Davis-Smith

A road I walk gold in color, I skip, I hop never looking back, I left a soldiers job, a job well done. I enter the gates, pearly white gates everything colored like a deep array of crayola something was missing, I walk to my lord with humbleness in my heart, admitting that I 'm a sinner wanting to enter my resting place, I fall to my knees, my king was so bright, the only thing I could do was kneel to the light. Lord forgive me of my sins but please let me in, did I do well because I do not want to go to hell. My Lord looked at me, and said stand, my child your job is complete, one well done. I want you to be happy here, what can I grant you to prove my promise is sincere. LOrd! LOrd! I cry to you my home a cottage full of pink, pink bricks, pink curtains with a flower bed full of pink, pink butterfly friends who sing glory to Jesus from deep within, My wings baby pink with a flowing pale pink dress and short flipped hot pink tresses (my hair), My grass may be green but the ocean in the back produces waves as dolphins OF PINK SHADES jump in and out of the blue pink water of the oceans cheerful tears, I have no fear NO PAIN. HARMONY SOOTHING THE AIR AS BIRDS NOT BLUE JAYS, BUT PINK RAYS SING glory TO JESUS, ITS A BEAUTIFUL PINK DAY. Lord, I say this is my signature color, lighter than the blood you shed but darker than the pale horse that shall ride on dooms day. I cry to you in thanks for pink makes my day. I have pink puppies and kittens. No! two pinks one in the same, everything pink but different in this way: Jesus touched every item and blessed me to see even though things are all pink, they are UNIQUE just like you and me, saved in Christ, I have been blessed to enjoy eternity with a color so sweet, so pure, the cure for all depressing thought...NO! more No! more...today I rest in a place full of uniqueness, MY HEAVENLY PINKNESS...

"The Exercise"

Ok guys! I think that the exercise would solve a lot of life's little issues. It does produce a state of relaxation. I think the exercise must be done more than once to really experience the full effect of relaxation/peace. I feel that if the exercise can be mastered, I think it will bring a positive change in ones life. I do know for sure the exercise must be done when your alone!!!! I tried it, but the kids were every where. "Its summer time"!!!:) I will try it again tommorrow when I'm alone, it seems like it can really help me produce a real form of relaxation within my being. Now that is a blessing...I will keep you girls posted...♥Angie

What I believe...

I believe that god has blessed us with everything we need within our being to heal and understand self. Yet, it takes more than just a simple prayer. I feel its takes a person to grow in levels in the holy spirit. I had to learn that God is not ONLY found in a Baptist Church, the holy spirit is found within and through that awareness I have found that gifts of the holy spirit are available to all who believe: healing, knowledge and wisdom, discerning of spirits, speaking (praying) in tongues (this is described as the holy spirit meditating for you through a unknown language of prayer that goes straight to God's ears and aligns with his word and will in your life). I do believe that we as a people can grow through the knowledge that others may have, and we also can give the knowledge that we have learned in order for others to grow. Seek and you shall find. If its the will of God, I feel that we all can succeed in reaching a level of healing if we learn how to find a higher level of thinking within oneself and come to an conclusion that practical thinking only leads you to a dead end of what ifs??? The will within can give you peace in knowing that if the body, mind and soul are at a peaceful balance---one can be successful within their own spiritual well being.