I would like to say Happy Holy Thursday and have a Great Good Friday. Blessings to All.
To Thine Own Self be True on this Valentine’s Day
This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.
Farewell, my blessing season this in thee!
–William Shakespeare (Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3, 78-81)
In the play Hamlet, the famous line To thine own self be true, is Polonius’ last piece of advice to his son Laertes who is in a hurry to get on the next boat to Paris, where he can finally get away from his father’s long-winded speeches. If you’ve read the play, you know that Polonius is speaking of something much more than the New Age self-knowledge which the phrase now suggests. As Polonius sees it, borrowing money, loaning money, carousing with those of dubious character and other immoderate pursuits, will allow one to be false to thy self. In my opinion, by being false, Polonius seems to mean to be disadvantageous or detrimental to your image; by being true, he means to be loyal to your own best interests. Take care of yourself first, he counsels, and that way you’ll be in a position to take care of others. As we all know, there is much wisdom in the father’s warning to his son.
This wisdom is something that we should all begin to strive for and live by. It makes for better relationships, friendships and above all else, character. To give falsely or to take falsely, is to live falsely! To live falsely is not only a disservice to yourself, but it is a profound disservice to your spirit. It’s a disservice to those who care for you, to those who depend on you, to those who confide in you and to those who are in a position to help you (i.e. your clique). It is a total disservice to your entire reason of being. We were not created in the false image of our Creator; we were created in the true image of our Creator.
So on this Valentine’s Day, let us start by being true to our own self. On this special day of Love, the greatest gift we can give or take, is the gift of truth and honesty to self. It is only then that we will be able to shine truth on others. And like you, I have plenty of work ahead of me:-)
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What a date to remember. Revel in the fact that we are all truly a part of history today. Never again (that’s right, NEVER) will the universe have another repetitive date. What a remarkable moment to be alive, living and breathing in this space and time. Knowing that one day in the far future, someone is going to wish that they were here “just to see what it was like.” So remember this day and seize the moments of today (and everyday), because it will never come again.
This Holiday: Don’t Forget About YOU!
Today I went to a department store and guess what I saw from wall to wall and floor to ceiling? Christmas decorations! Thanksgiving isn’t until next week, but we know that department stores like to start decorating early…really early. With the Holiday season upon us, many times we focus on how to make ourselves available to others. Where should I go for Thanksgiving? Should I have it at my house? Who should I put on my Christmas list? Should I stay home this New Year’s Eve or go out with friends?
These are just some of the questions we ask ourselves this time of year, which is why this is one of the most stressful times of the year. But in the mist of all the stress, don’t forget to take time out for yourself. We all know that the Holiday season is about giving, but what it is not about is depleting yourself. Whether it is money, time or energy, always remember, you can give a little more next year! Also, if you’re alone this holiday season, please don’t waste your time wallowing in sorrow. I know that not being with family or loved ones during the Holidays can be a bummer, but use that energy to do something positive like taking a trip to a new city or exploring new places in your own city. Believe me; it’s nothing like having a bottle of champagne all to yourself when ringing in the New Year!
Unlike previous years, I will definitely be taking some time for myself this Holiday season. It’s winter and I need to hibernate, reflect and get ready for the beautiful transitions that will come once this season is over. I suggest you do the same.
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