{Simply Grateful}

  • for the beautiful Chumash Park just down the road from our house. The kids have been enjoying playing with each other at the park on a regular basis.

  • for Phil who picked up Isabella from her acting class so I could attend my favourite body jam class (despite the abrupt notice)

  • for a husband who tries so hard to battle his "workaholic" tendencies and generate balance

  • for Ian's positive disposition reflected in his wonderful 3rd quarter grades.

  • for the wonderful habit of reading a devotional with Isabella before bed and then praying afterwards.

    I prayed out loud with heartfelt gratitude as I feel the deep love that abound among my wonderful children: "Thank you dear Lord for blessing me with the best children."

    Isabella (almost half asleep): "Do you know what God is telling you right now mommy?"

    Me: "What?"

    Isabella: "He said he gave you the best kids because you're the best mommy."

  • ....for moments that take our breath away.

Posted byImelda@Inspired Simplicity at 4/23/2008 1 comments  

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"As You Sow, So Shall You Reap" (Divine Math)

As inspired by "Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude toward us."

We all want to reap fulfillment and happiness. But it is crucial to understand that fulfillment and happiness are byproducts of our choices. Therefore our goal or focus should not be on fulfillment or happiness, but on the choices we make. We need to be conscious of our choices as they relate to the "Rule or Law of Nature or the Universe". How then do we discern if our choices are in line with the "Law of the Universe"? Well, this "Law of the Universe" boils down to LOVE. Paul said in 1 Timothy 1:5 "the goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." Therefore if our choices reflect love, we can then be certain that those choices are in conformity with the law of the universe. After all, how can you go wrong with a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. The only other critical issue is making certain that the love we reflect is a higher form of love and not a self-centered love. The amazing thing about this higher love is that it is an inexhaustible resource. The more we give away, the more we generate; and the more we sow, the more we reap.
(I call this... Divine math)

Digging deeper:

Every single thing that happens to us in our lives is a result of our choices.

Every past experience was once a present choice.

Happiness: Always has been; Always will be...it's what we make it

The happiest of people do not necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything.


{On Happiness and Contentment}

Posted byImelda@Inspired Simplicity at 4/07/2008 1 comments  

{Simply Grateful}

  • for angels watching over people close to my heart
  • for blessed pastors who continue to enlighten, inspire and exemplify Christ
  • for wonderful and inspiring new series at New Life entitled: Slaying the Dragons of Deception (last week's part 1: The Battle that Rages)
  • for organizations (i.e. R U Thirsty.org) that work and serve as an extension of God's almighty and loving arms
  • for uplifting and exhilarating worship songs

    fave lines:

    open the eyes of my heart Lord,

    I want to see you.

    Take my mind, transform it;

    Take my will, conform it;

    to Yours, Oh Lord.

Posted byImelda@Inspired Simplicity at 4/06/2008 0 comments  

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{Simply Grateful}


  • for flowering orchids greeting us upon our return from spring break


  • for a hand-me-down treo phone (thanks to my friend Tessie) that came just in time of my razor's death

  • for a very nice lunch with great company at the wonderful ambiance of Adelina's Bistro (thank you Steven and Tessie)

Posted byImelda@Inspired Simplicity at 4/03/2008 0 comments  

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{Simply Grateful}

This past week is filled with so much blessings and I am simply grateful....

  • for a very fun-filled, relaxing and productive spring break
  • for a delightful time with the whole family (complete with Immanuel and his new dog, Pirate)
  • for wonderful time with my BFF, ate Cecile and family (including a great dance exercise class she took me to)
  • for a BFF who is ever so sweet, caring, kind, generous and full of energy
  • for a chance to reconnect with long missed taekwondo family
  • for Immanuel's gold medal marking his 10th year in taekwondo competition
  • for the love, care and support amongst my children
  • for Isabella's perfect first sleepover in the comapny of two great friends (Krystn and Illahe)
  • for a safe drive (despite the speeding ticket:)
  • for a clean and relaxing home to come home to

Posted byImelda@Inspired Simplicity at 4/01/2008 0 comments  

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