What's right is right!

Well I'm sure you've heard about this new spiritual movement (hmmm, not really new but a resurgence of it you could say) of the law of attraction. Some call it "The Secret", some a higher consciousness and others call it luck. It, basically put, concerns itself with the "law of attraction." It certainly stems from many different philosophies and teachings from as far back as time itself. I believe in this. I believe that in treating others well, looking for the good in all situations, and thinking in a positive manner you can bring about rewards and blessings for your own life. My problem comes in how my beliefs affect those around me. Sometimes I get the feeling that people are so sick of my Pollyanna attitude and my "the glass is always full" that they want to rip my head off. But I just can't help it. I so strongly believe this is why I have the many blessings I do.
Maybe the problem lies in the fact that there is a fine line between positive thinking/law of attraction and self-righteousness. I just hope people will always realize that I just want to do the right thing for me and to follow my heart and mind and that I'm not trying to force them into thinking and acting the way I do....even if I am always right!

Present is a present...

Have you ever done something where you felt absolutely present?

The emphasis in my Oprah and Eckart class this week was about being absolutely present in the moment. I tried this today with my bird, Albie. I took her out of her cage and perched myself on the edge of my chair to try and just focus on her. Without letting self-talk take over my thoughts I just stared at her green coloration and how the grey in her breast infitrates that dusky green shade. I saw the little patterns made by the lines of her feathers and watched the down lift and sway as it caught my breath. I noticed all the little lacerations in her beak from where she rubs it on her perches. The black of her eyes were so deep that I could almost see into her soul. It was an incredible feeling to be so in tune with the beautiful creation of my little bird. And then she "pooped" on me!