God Communicates With Us

God Communicates with Us

10/21/16

Friday

God communicate with us.

Doesn’t He communicate with you?

Maybe we’re not listening,

Or maybe we’re talking too much.

God wants to communicate with all of us.

But many of us don’t value communicating with God,

Or it wasn’t ever suggested to us,

Or even considered by us.

So what’s the value of communicating with God?

If we knew, maybe more of us

Would have a relationship with God.

Maybe he would become our friend.

Friends can be valuable.

They can be fun to be with.

And it’s nice to have someone to talk to,

Especially someone who’s very smart.

Communication 

Involves a relationship.

Would you like one with God?

It might be nice.

There’s still a lot more to talk about on this topic.

Dr. Tony

Peace, Love and Joy

Peace, Love and Joy

9/23/16

Friday

Peace, Love and Joy

Peace

Is just another word for calm.

It’s never far from love and joy.

Love

Is not found in a whirlwind of activity.

It’s found in the calmness of life and the joy of living.

Joy

Is not found in chaos and violence.

It is found wherever there is peace and love.

Peace, love and joy

Are always in a relationship.

They are the source of all that is.

Does that make the source

The essence of life 

And goodness?

That’s a beautiful thought.

You are wished 

Peace, love and joy.

It’s everything.

Dr. Tony

The Art of Relationship

The Art of Relationship

3-24-16

Thursday

Caring for Self Day

The Art of Relationship

 Relationship

If it’s truly a relationship,

It’s a thing of beauty,

And it becomes an art form

Like a painting, a sculpture, a poem or a song.

It’s a wondrous thing to behold.

It’s the dance of two lovers

Sharing words, touches, glances,

Performing as a couple

In perfect oneness.

The art of relationship

Is an art form,

A communication of love.

It’s not a once upon a time,

It’s a relationship,

A forever and ever dance

To a song of love,

With its unique melody.

It’s two

With the heartbeat of one.

Marriage

Is a relationship.

It’s an ongoing portrayal of love.

It will never fall apart,

If it’s a genuine relationship.

If your relationship is not real,

It will fall apart.

But a marriage is a fully developed relationship

It a forever and ever dance

It’s a real relationship

Real relationships last forever

Dr. Tony

The Art of Forgiveness

The Art of Forgiveness

3-2-16

Wednesday

Relationship Day

The Art of Forgiveness

It’s an art

A creative act with beautiful consequences

Not because another human being is forgiven

But because the forgiver is freed

From the burden Of holding on to all that anger and negativity

What could be more beautiful than that?

Forgiveness doesn’t say

“You were right”

And the forgiven one does not even have to know

That you have forgiven them

The benefit is all yours

You no longer are the captive bird

You are free of your cage

No longer do you need to carry that burden

What a talent it is to forgive

You don’t need to be that captive bird

Nor do you need to carry that burden

Forgiving is a gift you give to yourself

You didn’t wrong another person

You wronged yourself

Now you are free

And as a result of the forgiveness

You will likely feel calmer

It’s a relief. It’s freedom

I can move on

Forgiveness means seeing the light of God in everyone

Regardless of their behavior

It brings peace to us

And Peace to the world

Much of the above is taken from previous poems  of mine on forgiveness

Dr. Tony

Respect Every Human Being

Respect Every Human Being

3-1-16

Tuesday

Child and Family Day

Respect Every Human Being

Respect

It’s a superior level of love

It involves looking deeply into the core of another human being

Entering the mind, heart and soul of that human being

Making that person your prime and total focus

Making her or him feel valued

Listening intently

And with love

Respect

It’s getting to know someone

Wanting to know them

Being there with them

And nowhere else

Giving them hope

And loving them for whom they are

Respect

I see you

I am with you

I am there for you

You are in my heart

My very being

I am giving you my all

I respect you

For the magnificent human being that you are

I have found that beauty within you

You too must find that beauty

Your essence

As I am attempting to do

You are a gift to the universe

If only I could see every person in this light

Dr. Tony

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The Beauty of Relationship

                                                                     Re-posted from 6-17-15

The Beauty of Relationship

2-18-16

Thursday

Relationship Day

The beauty of relationship

What a wonderful thing a relationship can be

It can be an intimate relationship

A family relationship

A friend relationship

And any other relationship you can have

With the rest of mankind

The beauty of relationship

You are the one who creates the beauty of each of the above

It’s God that offers you the possibilities

But it’s up to you to make it beautiful

You must take the responsibility

It will become what you make it

Beautiful

 If that’s what you decide

It’s a commitment

The beauty of relationship

Lies in the ability of two to become as one

And the tool to create this “oneness”

 Is communication

And that word indicates a

“Coming together as one”

Now that’s beautiful!

Marriage, couple, relationship

Involve a coming together as one

That’s our goal

Dr. Tony

Anxiety Is Everywhere

Anxiety is Everywhere

12-17-15

Thursday

Caring for Self Day

Anxiety is everywhere

It sure seems like it

So much bothers me.

When I’m anxious

I find it everywhere

I need to stop it

It’s spreading like a disease

Maybe it is

It’s here and it’s there

And it seems like it’s looking for me

Or am I looking for it?

Remember!

It’s a worry

And one worry leads to another

I’ve got to stop it

Anxiety

It lurks in every corner

It stares me in the face

And I welcome it

It sure seems that way

Because I’m always thinking about it

I just can’t stop it

Anxiety

Let’s find solutions

Let’s not make it our friend

I don’t really want it

It isn’t my friend

I’ll find the solutions

I’ll get the help I need

I will!

Dr. Tony

Anxiety Overload

Anxiety Overload

12-11-15

Friday

Healthy Living Day

Anxiety overload

It’s beyond what we can handle calmly and lovingly

Handling your life anxiously is not handling your life

It’s torturing yourself

It’s not living a gracious life

Its murder

It will kill you

If you let it

Anxiety overload

Why would we do it?

Maybe we think we are

Superman or superwoman

Maybe we’re “stupid”

Sorry, that just popped into my head

Stupid

Are we?

Anxiety overload

Why not love yourself?

Get smart!

Care for your self

Be healthy

Today is healthy living day

Handle your life

And love yourself

Dr. Tony

Anxiety and Panic Relationship

Anxiety and Panic Relationship

12-10-15

Thursday

Caring for Self Day

Anxiety and Panic Relationship

Anxiety and Panic Relationship

Everyone that is anxious doesn’t panic

But everyone that panics is anxious

And those who panic have considerable anxiety

Or they wouldn’t be panicking

Deal with your anxiety

                                                                         

Anxiety

The anxious person may begin to experience anxiety attacks

Which really are lesser or minimized panic attacks

Anxiety attacks herald major panic attacks

Because anxiety tends to grow

Deal with your anxiety

Panic

Be careful

Anxiety tends to grow

And turn into panic

Don’t wait

Deal with your anxiety

The Solution

Deal with your anxiety

Now!

Dr. Tony

     Photo credit Scenescapery

What is Panic?

What is Panic?

12-9-15

Wednesday

Relationship Day

What is panic?

Panic is bad

People come to the emergency room

Because of a “heart attack”

And it turns out to be a panic attack

That’s bad

Panic

It makes you think the worst

It will create fear

Fear of the unknown

Terror, fright, dread

Fear of losing control

Panic

It’s horrible

I don’t know what to do

Where to go

I need help now

I can’t stand it

Panic

It makes life so difficult

I feel helpless

I don’t know what to do

I’m on overload

Help me!

Pleaseee…

Help me!

Dr. Tony

More Good Thoughts

More Good Thoughts

12-7-15

Monday

Love Day

More Good Thoughts

Yesterday we listed ten good thoughts

Today we’re listing another ten

Here they are

Kind

People like a kind person

Attuned

In harmony with another human being

Goal

A beautiful ending

Listen to God

He has much to tell us

Breathe

It’s life giving

Meditate

Be in harmony with yourself

Trust God

He’s always there for us

Go to God

He has all the answers

God’s will

Let it be my will

Talk to God

Become his friend

They’re just words

Give them your own meaning

And they will become yours

See the beauty in them

Dr. Tony

Credit: Scenescapery

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