Make your wishes come true . . .

It seems to me, my goals and dreams did not really have a life until they were actually down on paper.  Perhaps I was treating them as far-off wishes rather than giving them merit by recording them.

In retrospect, I have begun to wonder why I did not take the advice of friends and family years ago when some of them encouraged me to follow my dreams – I believe fear was at the root.

When it comes to making our dreams and wishes come true, 
there will no doubt be fear during the process.

Fear is a natural part of life however; 
if we give into fear, how can we make our dreams come true?

“Fear is merely excitement without the breath. Breathe into the fear, and the butterflies will flutter out of hiding and fly away.”

Gay Hendricks, American Psychologist, 

Author and Founder of 'The Hendricks Institute'

The following is a link to Gay Hendricks ‘Five Wishes’ site which includes a free worksheet as well as information on his book and movie entitled ‘Five Wishes.’ His worksheet can help you put down on paper, your dreams or ‘Five Wishes.’ If your dreams are still in your head, you may find it difficult to focus on and define them. I am now a firm believer in writing down goals and dreams. Once they are on paper, you are able to refer to them daily. As well, you will be able to refine, revise and expand them through the process of making them your reality.

I would like to encourage you to print Mr. Hendricks ‘Five Wishes Worksheet’ and thoughtfully complete it soon. I think you will find it quite thought provoking.

http://www.5wishesbook.com/wishes/index.php

I would like to introduce you to the online article ‘The importance of having something to look forward to’ which I find inspiring. Dr. Gloria Allendorfer Anderson, PhD. wrote the article and she discusses the importance of having something to look forward to in life. The following is a quote from her article: “Many people let it get the best of them and succumb to hopelessness. Others realize that no matter how far the downward spiral of despair goes, there is always reason to hope and begin an upward climb. There is always something to look forward to. This realization is what gives people the spark of hope they need to keep going. Through the doubts and fears of day to day life and the challenges they must overcome to stay on an even keel, they cling to the hope that their circumstances will improve. The significance of this hope, even if it is just a glimmer or a ray, is what keeps them trying to make headway. It's what keeps them trying to move forward, if just a step at a time. It is what distinguishes them from the hopeless.”

Like Ms. Anderson, I believe we all need something to look forward to in life. 
I also believe that our dreams and wishes for our future are quintessential to sustaining hope for our future in each of us.

Please check out the entire contents at:

http://www.helium.com/items/878737-the-importance-of-having-something-to-look-forward-to

I was sharing with a friend Monday how I feel like I have a second chance at life. I have begun to realize there is much more I want to do with my life. My dreams and goals are in the process of being refined but; I know I have awoken inside. I am doing my best to make the most of my life now. The way I look at life now is that ‘If I’m alive, I have the opportunity to move forward and make the most of my time here on earth.’

There will always be naysayers in our lives. Sometimes it is because they are cynical and at times, they may be jealous. Your purpose is not to understand why – you must leave that at their feet and allow them to deal with their feelings as they see fit. Your purpose is to focus on your dreams and goals, write them down and define your destiny.

Remember, fear or hope can create your future. Will you listen to your fears or your hope?

You can choose to follow your dreams. You can take the steps and move forward to fulfill your dreams.

You can choose hope and you can embrace your dreams.

I would like to encourage you to create the remarkable life for yourself you have been dreaming of all this time!

Peace, God Bless and make this your best day yet! 

♥ Anita Mordue ~ Mum

Our Daily Bread - 09/17/12 - Correct Them

Our Daily Bread is copied in it's entirety directly from:

Our Daily Bread   

My thoughts and interpretations are noted as such.

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Read: 

1 Samuel 2:12,27-36

Eli’s Wicked Sons

¹² Eli’s sons were scoundrels; they had no regard for the Lord.

Prophecy Against the House of Eli

²⁷ Now a man of God came to Eli and said to him, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal myself to your ancestor’s family when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh? 
²⁸ I chose your ancestor out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to go up to my altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in my presence. I also gave your ancestor’s family all the food offerings presented by the Israelites. ²⁹ Why do you^[a]scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor your sons more than me by fattening yourselves on the choice parts of every offering made by my people Israel?’³⁰ “Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I promised that members of your family would minister before me forever.’ But now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.
³¹ The time is coming when I will cut short your strength and the strength of your priestly house, so that no one in it will reach old age, ³² and you will see distress in my dwelling. Although good will be done to Israel, no one in your family line will ever reach old age. 
³³ Every one of you that I do not cut off from serving at my altar I will spare only to destroy your sight and sap your strength, and all your descendants will die in the prime of life.³⁴ “‘And what happens to your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, will be a sign to you—they will both die on the same day. 
³⁵ I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his priestly house, and they will minister before my anointed one always. ³⁶ Then everyone left in your family line will come and bow down before him for a piece of silver and a loaf of bread and plead, “Appoint me to some priestly office so I can have food to eat.”

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Therapist and mother Lori Gottlieb says that parents who are obsessed with their children’s happiness may actually contribute to their becoming unhappy adults. These parents coddle their children, do not equip them to deal with the real world, look the other way when their children do wrong, and neglect disciplining them.

In 1 Samuel, we read that the high priest Eli sometimes looked the other way. We don’t know what he was like as a father when his boys were young. But he failed to properly deal with their behavior as grown men serving in God’s temple. They were selfish, lustful, and rebellious, putting their own needs ahead of God’s Word and the needs of the people. At first, Eli rebuked them but they would not listen. Instead of removing them from service, he looked the other way and let them continue in their sin. As a result of his sons’ sins and because Eli honored his sons above the Lord (1 Sam. 2:29), the Lord warned Eli that his family would suffer judgment (v.34; 4:17-18).

As Christian parents, we have the awesome responsibility to lovingly discipline our children (Prov. 13:24; 29:17; Heb. 12:9-11). As we impart God’s wisdom to them, we have the blessing of helping them develop into responsible, God-fearing adults.

They are buds of hope and promise,
Possessed by Him whose name is Love;
Lent us here to train and nourish
For a better life above. —Crosby

Failure to discipline our children is a failure to love them.

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My thoughts:

Any parent knows the feeling of "Oh, let them be" when we are tired, busy or feeling like we are at our wits end with all that our daily lives involve.

Unfortunately, there were times when my son was growing up when "Oh, let him be" was the road I chose to travel rather than the difficult road of disciple. If I could do it over again, I would never choose the easy path however; as we all know, there are no "do-overs" in life.Fortunately, at his dad's house, the "easy road" was was never the road traveled. And for my son's sake, I am thankful his dad and step-mom were diligent, disciplined and loving.I must tell you my son has become a very hard-working, disciplined and studious young man. He is in college and doing well.

The road of disciple is NOT for wimpy parents. Children have tongues which can feel like a sword slicing through skin BUT for their sake we must stick to our guns and make the difficult choices and live with those consequences even if that means being locked up in the house ALL weekend long when they are grounded.

In reading the scriptures today I see failings in my job as a mother. I can also see in my life where God has found it necessary to be a disciplining Father in my life and where my choices have called for discipline from Him. I feel as though I am living in an era of my life where I am being disciplined for my past sins however; I am a hopeful person knowing God will always forgive my sins when I ask.

I do not believe God wants any of us to suffer however; as humans, we make our own troubles. To me, the key is to learn and grow though the tough times and become a teacher to others.

Sincerely, Anita Mordue

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer by Recipes We Love

It is the time of year for Pumpkin ANYTHING for me!  I think I will try this recipe this week.

Recipes We Love: Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

"We followed our dreams, for dreams were all we had. . . ."

Think about this, what kind of world would we live in if people did not dream?

Would we have electricity, the internet or computers, phones or stoves – ovens or microwaves for any of our modern conveniences?

I think not. Dreams are what have created the amazing world in which we exist.

Do you have a dream? If you have a dream, do you think it can come true? Do you actively pursue you dream(s)? Have you let go of your dream(s) thinking there is no place for them in your life?

If you don’t have a dream or dreams, why don’t you have a dream?

I urge you read and consider the following:

We followed our dreams, for dreams were all we had. In the process, our lives became magical.

'Siegfried & Roy' Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn, German-born American Illusionists and Entertainers

The most important thing in life is to stop saying “I wish” and start saying “I will.´ Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities.

'David Copperfield' born as David Seth Kotkin, American Illusionist and Entertainer

Happy Talk

Happy talk, keep talkin' happy talk,

Talk about things you'd like to do.

You got to have a dream,

If you don't have a dream

How you gonna' have a dream come true?

In the musical South Pacific the Polynesian character of Bloody Mary, singsHappy Talk to the American character Lieutenant Cable.

The following link is to an article, which got me to thinking more about having dreams after I had read the quote from Siegfried and Roy - won't you please check it out?

www.tips.com.my/article.php?id=96852

Not only did Siegfried and Roy make their lives magical, they made life magical for the millions who witnessed their illusions. Likewise, David Copperfield captured the imagination of millions with his illusions and made us believe in magic. What could be better than that? In the song Happy Talk, the statement “You got to have a dream,” and the question following, “If you don’t have a dream, how you gonna’ have a dream come true?” seems so simple. What happen to us as we became adults?

W. Clement Stone, an American Businessman, Philanthropist and Self-Help Author once said, “When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.”

This blog, my website and my upcoming book (~Morsels from Mum~) were once, only dreams. When I discovered “I” had something meaningful and valuable to share, I turned those dreams into ~Morsels from Mum~ and began to pursue it with all my passion and free time.

Consider thinking and dreaming of what you can do and/or what you can become.

You too can discover your passion and ‘mission’ – give yourself permission to dream it and make it a reality.

I believe . . . it only takes a dream!

Peace, God Bless and make this your best day yet! 

Anita Mordue ~ Mum

Morsels from Mum Website

Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss: 365 Days of Thankful

With fall just around the corner and Thanksgiving on it's way, I think I will make one of these for everyone in the family to document their blessings on and photograph for all!

Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss: 365 Days of Thankful: Thankful interactive dry erase in a beautiful frame.

Knotty Bench

This Knotty Bench  by "CAN'T STOP MAKING THINGS" is simply beautiful.  I have seen head and foot boards at thrift stores and never know how to use them in any way other than their initial purpose.  Instructions included on her blog page.  Get to it!

Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss: My Bee Wreath Rug: the How-To

This rug is perfection!  Julie did a great job!

Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss: My Bee Wreath Rug: the How-To: So, in case you haven't heard the news, I've got a new rug on my front porch.  And today I'm telling you all the reasons why I love it and ...

Comfortably Carried Away: From Dumpster To Diner

See what a little imagination can do!

Comfortably Carried Away: From Dumpster To Diner: Awhile back I bragged about all the goodies my hubby and I found on the side of the road. Among them was this set of four little chairs. The...

Encouraging Words for Friday . . .

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.  

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT

I hope you have a great weekend!

Take care, Peace, God Bless and 

make this your best day yet!

Namaste ♥ Anita Mordue

  Morsels from Mum - Wit and Wisdom

Are you living the life you were meant to live?

I found this quote which I hope will also inspire you!

If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world on fire.

Let the truth be your delight . . . proclaim it…but with a certain congeniality.

St. Catherine of Siena

Namaste, Anita Mordue