Time for change...

If you mess up, fess up! A great lesson that we teach children. A great example that those who are campaigning for political office right now have forgotten! I write each day with consistent focus of healing, life, light and love. Although my focus today has a slant, it too IS about healing, life, light and love.

2012 is a big year for elections in the US. We will vote to retain President Obama or elect a new President along with local representatives. In the US they use emails, text messages, magazine ads, newspaper articles, commercials and televised town hall meetings to campaign. I have been watching many of those who are running.

My views are based on what I believe to be true for ALL of those running not just the ones that I would like to see “win.” After reading, listening and watching polished remarks from those in left, middle and right; those who are blue, green, red and… Men and women, I am left starved! I am hungry for an elected representative to step up and say “WE” (I!) have made mistakes that “we” (I!) need to fix. Year after year, and now day after day I keep hearing excuses, examples of how things are bad and most importantly blame.

Giving blame for the condition of most every US issue/problem to the sitting President is simply not accurate. In addition it tells me right up front you are not worthy of consideration of my vote and if I had my “magic wand” I would not have allowed you to even run for office!

Represent means to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from election, having a specified character or quality , to give one's impression and judgment of: state in a manner intended to affect action.

How would we react to a statement like I voted on this and that was a mistake. Or we I do enough. I need to… What should I do? Will you help me? (I am sure we would say they are not strong enough and vote them out… )

George H. W. Bush asked Americans to help build "a kinder and gentler nation" during his Inaugural Address. He pledged "a moment rich with promise" to use American strength as "a force for good." I remember him talking about being one of those thousands points of light. I hope through all of the polished, rehearsed speech’s, talks and words that at some point we actually get to the business of healing this country, helping those who need it, keeping our country strong, safe and healthy!

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiants-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-and much more…

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services.

Inclusive Life is a member in good sanding with American Association of Wedding Officiants. We also partner with other industry experts like Wedding Wire, Eventective, Gathering Guide, Decidio, Wedding Manor, WedPlan, and My Wedding to provide networking abilities for those selecting officiating services as well as other ceremony services.

www.inclusivelife.org

Inclusive Life Wedding Officiants-Premarital Coaching-Funeral Ministers

www.2grooms2brides.com

2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings for Council Bluffs, Iowa

www.weddingsinomaha.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Omaha area

www.weddingsinlincoln.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Lincoln area

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Council Bluffs area

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org

Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska worship & fellowship

www.funeralministers.org

Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers serving Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

www.ceremonyofficiants.org

Wedding and Ceremony Officiates

www.allaboutweddings.com

All About Weddings

Thank Goodness it is Monday (TGIM)

I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself. What is your favorite spot at home? Favorite chair, room? Place on the deck or lawn? Beth and her wife Anita share living space in our home. Although we all live under the same roof, I emailed Beth a while back to say that “I missed her.” It seemed that we had more contact when they lived in another city than we were having living under the same roof.

Last week Beth and I made time to catch up with each other. For me, she is a mentor of sorts. A sister sometimes. A mother at times. An authentic, special and close friend always. I missed all the ways I felt by being plugged into her life. I sent her a text message today “I no longer miss you.” (she said she had to read it twice to get it.) That made me smile.

Commit to change the important things in your life. Today.

INCLUSIVE LIFE www.inclusivelife.org

105 S. 49th Street, Suite E Omaha, NE 68132

(402) 575-7006 [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to? US! We are Inclusive Life. When it is time to plan a wedding, or you need premarital coaching we are here. When a loved one has passed and you need pastoral care or help planning the funeral, we are here. We are here for all individuals, couples and families regardless if they attend worship or not.

We offer a unique and fresh approach to providing care & services offered by most traditional places of worship; we embrace religious freedom and individual journeys that may not include a religious belief.

All faiths; interfaith, non-denominational and spiritual. Nonreligious, civil, secular weddings are also welcomed. Traditional–Non-traditional-Intercultural. All beliefs, traditions and lifestyles respected and honored!

We are a member in good standing with American Association of Wedding Officiants. Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services.

www.inclusivelife.org Inclusive Life Wedding Officiants

www.2grooms2brides.com 2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings

www.weddingsinomaha.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Omaha

www.weddingsinlincoln.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Lincoln

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Council Bluffs

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska

www.funeralministers.org Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers

www.ceremonyofficiants.org Wedding and Ceremony Officiants

www.allaboutweddings.com All About Weddings

People

Every word has three definitions and three interpretations. How do we live together in a world of differences? So much depends on our ability to handle our conflicts; happiness at home, our performance at work, the livability of our communities, and, in this age, the survival of our species! Some say there is two sides to each story and the truth is in the middle. Perhaps the "third" side of conflict is love.

I am not the same person today that I was 20 years ago. There were times in my life that I didn't find displeasure in letting others know I have something they don't, I have something better than they do, I can do something they can't and if I helped them I let them know how much it cost to help them.

It does not take a rocket scientist or great mathematician to know that sometime soon, that behavior would “crash!” And it did! I got “hit” with a 2x4, kind of like Fred Sanford saying “hey you big dummy!” You have so much to offer, you were raised better than this, you WILL be the person you are destined to be!

People who didn’t look like me, smell like me, dress like me, acted like me, talked like me were no longer objects of labels, judgements or ridicule. They began to be questions to me. Who are you? Where did you come from? What is your life like? And many others.

I learned that those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves. I can be the change that I seek in this world. One lesson, one experience and one moment in time.

I offer this following Sunday morning prayer/meditation “Define source of love, light and life we give thanks for the many life lessons that have been bestowed upon our life journeys. For those living in darkness let them have light to see where they walk. For those who walk without love let the light warm them to know love and for those who are lost on the journey let them know they are beautiful, loved and worthy and not alone.” Amen.

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiants-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-and much more…

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services.

Inclusive Life is a member in good sanding with American Association of Wedding Officiants. We also partner with other industry experts like Wedding Wire, Eventective, Gathering Guide, Decidio, Wedding Manor, WedPlan, and My Wedding to provide networking abilities for those selecting officiating services as well as other ceremony services.


www.inclusivelife.org
Inclusive Life Wedding Officiants-Premarital Coaching-Funeral Ministers

www.2grooms2brides.com
2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings for Council Bluffs, Iowa

www.weddingsinomaha.org
Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Omaha area

www.weddingsinlincoln.org
Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Lincoln area

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org
Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Council Bluffs area

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org
Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska worship & fellowship

www.funeralministers.org
Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers serving Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

www.ceremonyofficiants.org
Wedding and Ceremony Officiants

www.allaboutweddings.com
All About Weddings

Saturday

Good morning friends, family and world. I was without computer yesterday, I missed you all! I hope all is well today for you and your family.

Speaking of family, last night I had an "ah-ha" moment. We invited 4 other couples for dinner. This was not a random you call come dinner, but 4 other specific couples were inivted for a reason. One couple is fairly new to the group. They are in a newly formed relationship. It is amazaing watching each of them grow and change, I am glad that they are a part of something so amazaing... relationship!

Speaking of relationship. I have spoke before about a "family of friends." I have friends all across this contienent. I also have people who although not related by blood we are related by everthing else that symbolizing a family unit.

The three remaining couples... One couple has almost reached their 1 year anniversary. Both learning, having fun and growing through some difficult life journeys. Before they left last night we had a converstion about some of all of that. We closed by sharing some heartfelt words and joining in prayer, for me it was most meaingful, authentic and healing. An other couple facinates me. They seem so uncomplicated dispite what ails them. I am in awe of their automatic ease in which they live their life. They seem to "stand" through any challenge and they keep smiling. I congratulate their life experience and am glad to call them family.

Speaking of challenge, the last couple. We stood up for them when they were married in church. It was one of the biggest honors I could have been given. We shared some challenges in the last year that didn't bring us together it actually allowed us to grow a part. At times I was just fine with that. As I continue to learn, experience and readust things make sense. As I get older, my mom gets smarter... LOL. These two people mean a great deal to me, and realized last night how much they loved me (us) AND that anything that kept us from being in right relationship with each other, was trivial, small, and insignificant. As I tried to explain some of this as they left I was choked up enough where I could not talk. I was given a known wink, look and hug. In that moment I felt love, gladness and family. Again. A lesson in love by family, with family and for family.

As we travel through our lifes journey, we will encounter hurdles, mountains (coming down and going up!), and a river or two. A few thing will get you through any of it. Compassion. Commitment. Communication. Prayer/Meidation. I know I add the last... family. Albert Einstein had this right... "Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!"

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiants-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-and much more…

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services.

Inclusive Life is a member in good sanding with American Association of Wedding Officiants. We also partner with other industry experts like Wedding Wire, Eventective, Gathering Guide, Decidio, Wedding Manor, WedPlan, and My Wedding to provide networking abilities for those selecting officiating services as well as other ceremony services.

www.inclusivelife.org

Inclusive Life Wedding Officiants-Premarital Coaching-Funeral Ministers

www.2grooms2brides.com

2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings for Council Bluffs, Iowa

www.weddingsinomaha.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Omaha area

www.weddingsinlincoln.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Lincoln area

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Council Bluffs area

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org

Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska worship & fellowship

www.funeralministers.org

Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers serving Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

www.ceremonyofficiants.org

Wedding and Ceremony Officiants

www.allaboutweddings.com

All About Weddings

Thursday

Maya Angelou (one of my hero’s) shared “I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.” At work. At home. In our communities. With family. With friends. With our beloved’s, we can allow ourselves to change; sometimes drastic and sometimes subtle. Do, however, allow yourself to be reflective, released, revived!

ACTS OF CHANGE

Any day we wish; we can discipline ourselves to change it all. Any day we wish; we can open our minds to new knowledge. Any day we wish; we can start a new activity. Any day we wish; we can start the process of life change. We can do it immediately, or next week, or next month, or next year.

We can also do nothing. We can pretend rather than perform. And if the idea of having to change ourselves makes us uncomfortable, we can remain as we are. We can choose rest over labor, entertainment over education, delusion over truth, and doubt over confidence. The choices are ours to make. But while we curse the effect, we continue to nourish the cause. As Shakespeare uniquely observed, "The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves." We created our circumstances by our past choices. We have both the ability and the responsibility to make better choices beginning today. Those who are in search of the good life do not need more answers or more time to think things over to reach better conclusions. They need the truth. They need the whole truth. And they need nothing but the truth.

We should not allow our errors in judgment, repeated every day, to lead us down the wrong path. We must keep coming back to those basics that make the biggest difference in how our life works out. And then we must make the very choices that will bring life, happiness and joy into our daily lives.

If you don't like how things are, change it! YOU (and you alone) are the author of your own life story! You have the ability to totally transform every area in your life - and it all begins with your very own power of choice.

You Can Be The Change You Seek In This World…

It is sometimes the small decisions that change your life, forever.

INCLUSIVE LIFE www.inclusivelife.org

105 S. 49th Street, Suite E Omaha, NE 68132

(402) 575-7006 [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to? US! We are Inclusive Life. When it is time to plan a wedding, or you need premarital coaching we are here. When a loved one has passed and you need pastoral care or help planning the funeral, we are here. We are here for all individuals, couples and families regardless if they attend worship or not.

We offer a unique and fresh approach to providing care & services offered by most traditional places of worship; we embrace religious freedom and individual journeys that may not include a religious belief.

All faiths; interfaith, non-denominational and spiritual. Nonreligious, civil, secular weddings are also welcomed. Traditional–Non-traditional-Intercultural. All beliefs, traditions and lifestyles respected and honored!

We are a member in good standing with American Association of Wedding Officiants. Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services.

www.inclusivelife.org Inclusive Life Wedding Officiants

www.2grooms2brides.com 2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings

www.weddingsinomaha.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Omaha

www.weddingsinlincoln.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Lincoln

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Council Bluffs

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska

www.funeralministers.org Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers

www.ceremonyofficiants.org Wedding and Ceremony Officiants

www.allaboutweddings.com All About Weddings

Wednesday

Life experiences; good, difficult and beautiful have helped me to understand how rich, deep and meaningful life is. I struggle not going on to worry about the “little” things that in the scope of life are of little or no importance.

The neighbor across the street frequently parks their vehicle in front of our home, on our side of the street. They normally do not park in the street but with the tires resting on or near the sidewalk, tearing up the ground and grass that would normally be there. I used to focus so much energy and time thinking of ways to prevent them from doing it. The one thought that didn’t come to mind right away was, simply ask. I forgot that not all neighbors are created equal, not everyone can read minds! Ask and you shall receive is a lesson that we often overlook.

You CAN Be The Change You Seek In This World…

Today I smile for my life, however imperfect or perfect it may or may not be.

INCLUSIVE LIFE www.inclusivelife.org

105 S. 49th Street, Suite E Omaha, NE 68132

(402) 575-7006 [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to? US! We are Inclusive Life. When it is time to plan a wedding, or you need premarital coaching we are here. When a loved one has passed and you need pastoral care or help planning the funeral, we are here. We are here for all individuals, couples and families regardless if they attend worship or not.

We offer a unique and fresh approach to providing care & services offered by most traditional places of worship; we embrace religious freedom and individual journeys that may not include a religious belief.

All faiths; interfaith, non-denominational and spiritual. Nonreligious, civil, secular weddings are also welcomed. Traditional–Non-traditional-Intercultural. All beliefs, traditions and lifestyles respected and honored!

We are a member in good standing with American Association of Wedding Officiants. Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services.

www.inclusivelife.org Inclusive Life Wedding Officiants

www.2grooms2brides.com 2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings

www.weddingsinomaha.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Omaha

www.weddingsinlincoln.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Lincoln

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in Council Bluffs

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska

www.funeralministers.org Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers

www.ceremonyofficiants.org Wedding and Ceremony Officiants

www.allaboutweddings.com All About Weddings

Tuesday

I see picketers, and I think, if I weren't a loving, non-violent, spiritual person, I would over there, grab those signs, smash them over their heads and shove them up their…

As funny as that joke may be, do we not sometimes react like that what we see, hear, experience, and read today? Many have seen signs that contain hurtful, hateful, and untrue messages. What makes it more confusing is that sometimes these very signs are being held up by people who claim to be of a religious faith. Then you start to think, what is their purpose, who or what do they worship that leads them to promote those kinds of words?!

“Nonviolence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.” Remember at all times that YOU are beautiful. YOU are loved. YOU are worthy. Just the way YOU are. You are never alone!

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiants-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-and much more…

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services

Inclusive Life is a member in good sanding with American Association of Wedding Officiants. We also partner with other industry experts like Wedding Wire, Eventective, Gathering Guide, Decidio, Wedding Manor, WedPlan, and My Wedding to provide networking abilities for those selecting officiating services as well as other ceremony services.

www.inclusivelife.org

Inclusive Life Wedding Officiants-Premarital Coaching-Funeral Ministers

www.2grooms2brides.com

2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings for Council Bluffs, Iowa

www.weddingsinomaha.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Omaha area

www.weddingsinlincoln.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Lincoln area

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org

Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Council Bluffs area

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org

Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska worship & fellowship

www.funeralministers.org

Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers serving Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

www.ceremonyofficiants.org

Wedding and Ceremony Officiants

www.allaboutweddings.com

All About Weddings