Climbing Through Adversity

The Best You Can Be Foundation — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:53:00 GMT

Hello dear ones,

This week I received so many prayer requests and asked for just as many. There are many of you who are climbing through circumstances in your life that appear to be undesirable.

As one who has climbed many times in my life I know how much you want things to change. What I have found though is that the only thing we can change is ourselves, our perspective and our relationship to the circumstances in our lives.

There are so many gifts that can be gained through your climb. I rediscovered this wisdom last week while doing a walking meditation. I was walking amongst the rolling hills at our health club, covered by the shade of regal Banyan trees I felt enveloped by the majesty of nature. The summer breeze gently kissed my cheek as I began my daily conversation with God. On this particular morning I was exhausted and not feeling physically strong. I asked God why there was struggle in life. In the quiet of my heart his loving words flowed through me.

Dear child,

Fulfillment and inner peace does not happen because life is perfect. It unfolds moment by moment as you embrace and appreciate the fullness of your experience. What causes struggle and blocks you from experiencing complete joy is your desire for people and things to be different than they are. I know it has been hard for you, but keep climbing dear one. For in your climb you have received an abundance of gifts in the past and there are more to come. I celebrate your strength and I honor your courage as I walk beside you.

As these words reverberated in my soul, I continued to climb up the hills. My legs ached and I was so tired. But when I got to the top what I saw took my breath away. The sun glistened like diamonds on the stillness of the lake, hundreds of tiny butterflies danced on the dew filled grass and dragonflies graced the air with their presence. I was in awe of the beauty.

This was my gift. I would not have been able to see these wonders from the vantage point of the sidewalk. It was only when I had the courage to keep climbing that I was able to see the magnificence of the moment. Throughout my life, the gifts that have arisen from my climb have been extraordinary. It is the contrast of my experiences that have given birth to my inner strength, my connection to God, a deep appreciation of life, and a profound level of fully present joy.

Do not be afraid of your climb, embrace it, be present in it and find the gift in the blessings as well as the pain. Then allow your emotions to flow with ease. As with everything in life these emotions will come and go. What remains the same is the inner strength and peace that lies beneath these feelings. When you allow your emotions to arise, accept what is before you and ask God to bring only good from it, a new awareness begins to emerge. It is an understanding that all is unfolding for your highest good in this present moment.

As you climb you have the choice to experience it has life enhancing or suffering. If you choose to enhance your life through it and make peace with the circumstances you are experiencing undoubtedly something extraordinary will come forth.

May you find the strength, peace and courage to allow the highest good to unfold now and always.

Peace and love to all.

Debbie Milam
www.bestyoucanbe.org

Change the World

The Best You Can Be Foundation — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:29:00 GMT

Stand up if you are more powerful than George Bush, stand up if you are more powerful than the United Nations, stand up if you are you. Because no longer is society changed by the government or by the United Nations it is changed one person at a time.

Each of you has the power to change the world for the better by doing one simple thing, being kind.

Today tell us one kind thing someone did for you. Once you have shared this kind act, go do something kind for someone else. Imagine what kind of world we can create if each one of us did just one more kind thing everyday.

101 Ways to Get High Without Drugs Contest

The Best You Can Be Foundation — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:22:00 GMT

Inviting all teens to enter our 101 Ways to Get High Without Drugs Contest.

Simply tell us in 50 words or less the amazing, natural ways you turbo charge your energy,
boost your moods, and relax.

We want to hear from you how to get high on life.

The best answers will be picked to be included in our upcoming book and school based programs.

Inspire us with your wit and wisdom.

Welcome

The Best You Can Be Foundation — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:11:00 GMT

Welcome to the Best You Can Be Blog

This blog is a place where you can be inspired, share your views, and ask questions. Our intention is to create a space of positive energy where you can feel supported as a parent, teacher, teen or child.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you

Sending you showers of peace and joy,

Debbie Milam, Founder
The Best You Can Be Foundation

The Best You Can BE

Climbing Through Adversity

Change the World

101 Ways to Get High Without Drugs Contest

Welcome