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An Appointment With God
“When you change the way you look at things,
the things you look at change.”
~Wayne Dyer
For over 20 years now, I’ve committed myself to the regular practice of journaling. No matter where I am in this human experience, journaling helps me to re-center and reconnect with my heart and the love energy that is always awaiting my return. The past few years, my journaling has also provided inspiration for my newsletters. Like the icing on a cake, there’s an added sweetness in knowing that a message in my journal may inspire another in ways I can’t begin to imagine.
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My routine hasn’t changed much over the years. These days, I camp out by the coffee table when I want to journal. Beside me sits my lap top computer and all the while I ignore it. Call me old fashioned but I love to pick up a pen and feel it in my hand as I rest each word onto these clean empty pages.
This act of connecting with myself is an invitation to experience co-creation. Out of the gap of nothingness I feel a passion to write, one letter at a time, as I trust what is coming through me.
Who is writing these words anyway? When I show up to do my part, there is a presence that I connect with as I allow myself to be unveiled. Being open and vulnerable, I have no idea what will come forth and spill out through these writings. An appointment with God, I always think; a moment to surrender myself to the Divine.
I love these times when I can share the secrets that flow through my heart. These messages of love can touch another without much effort at all. I appreciate that you, the reader, may decide to connect with me today. I like to share these stories that life offers me when I choose to fully be present in the moment. Time and again God’s love shines through even the most ordinary experiences of our ordinary lives.
Every Friday afternoon, I have a standing date with my Mom and Dad, both of whom are here for the winter. As I show up for them, they bring so many gifts of love to me. I love this appointment that is written each Friday in my calendar. It is my commitment to them, knowing that even though it is not always an easy path, the beauty outweighs the struggles.
Every Friday, I leave the doorway of my workweek and show up for my date with Mom and Dad. We go to a matinee movie and out for dinner. What an adventure! Even though I have to fight the seasonal traffic jams of a tourist town at rush hour, I trust that the divine is right here by my side, showing me the way to experience what is real. I could allow myself to be distracted by how I think others should drive, how fast traffic should move or any number of thoughts over which I have no control. The greatest gift I give myself is to give it all to God.
Last Friday, for example, I sat in bumper to bumper traffic, knowing that I have only so much time before the movie starts and we still have to arrive at the movie theater, get tickets, find seats… I continue to move inside listening to the conversation within my mind – I don’t think we can make it!
Then I turn my gaze over to my father sitting in the front seat and my mother in the back – they are both dressed up, mom’s hair all cute and flipped up like she used to wear it when I was a young girl. Instantly I melt into their beauty. I just love being with them, whatever we are doing. So I finally let go of believing that the movie appointment will not happen and I just enjoy being with them, listening to their words and savoring each exchange of what they offer me today. How blessed I am as I continue moving through the congested roads, keeping my mind and heart open, just enjoying the ride. I move forward with ease – there are no thoughts of negativity running my mind – as I feel my connection to life unfolding and giving life through my desire.
We finally arrive at the theater and I get my Dad’s walker out of the back. I open the doors for them as they shuffle their way to the front of the theater complex. Meanwhile, I quickly park the car and make it back to the ticket counter. As I pay for the tickets, the woman taking the money says, “you need to go around to the other entrance.” In that moment I realize that I need help here. It is not easy for my parents to walk that distance. I tell this young woman that it is not possible and that we need to go through the closest entrance. She looks at my situation and takes charge, ushering us through.
We are late and I know that the rest of the journey will bring challenges. As we enter the dark theater there is a tunnel-like corridor, leading us inside where it is pitch black except for tiny lights that even I have trouble seeing. My mom holds back in fear – she has macular degeneration and has trouble seeing even in the best of light. As I hold her waist and tell her to trust me, my compassion reminds me how difficult this is for her. My arm reaches behind as I hold the front of my dad’s walker, listening to his heavy breathing. His heart is only working 20 percent after a heart attack he suffered less than a year ago and his body, in great need of a hip replacement, feels pain with each step.
They continue to move forward with me. So much courage they have. The movie has already started and we make our way almost blindly into the darkened room. I see three seats front and center as if they were waiting for us to show up in this crowded place. As I hold on to both of my parents for dear life, I help them find their way to their chairs, and pull down the seats. We are making lots of noise. The man beside my father’s chair reaches up and steadies my dad’s arm as he makes his way down into the chair. Another angel dressed as a human being. I am grateful for the assistance, knowing full well that there is something greater going on here.
Mom and Dad are seated safely together and I leave them to get the popcorn with extra butter that my mom just loves. As I am rushing back to them, I begin to feel God’s hands holding me and remember with gratitude everyone that has helped me today. I know that there is nothing greater. The love fills my heart and tears roll down my cheek. I nestle into my seat and I place the popcorn on moms lap. The light from the screen shines on her face. She looks like a child as she smiles ear to ear. I watch them both out of the corner of my eye with happiness.
Such simple moments. Nothing much has occurred yet inside I am fully receiving the beauty of life that continues to give life. I love these appointments - one moment at a time to allow God’s love to shine.
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The early morning touches me,
Gently waking me up to the open pages of my mind.
I am awakened by You.
The sound of Spirit moves me to clear my mind,
Like the March winds that rouse the trees
After their long winter’s slumber.
There is a clearing,
The light coming closer, like a lovers’ touch,
Gently leads me into the moment that desires to inspire.
Lifting another to remember what is true,
I take your hand, my partner of light.
You take me into myself more deeply,
So that I may choose to give my life to You.
My inner eyes see the light of this new day,
The words flow like I turned on a faucet.
Thoughts flowing through my mind.
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My Beloved calls me to begin again,
To listen deeply to the words within my heart...
I hesitate for a moment as I connect with my body.
It wants to roll over back into sleep.
I toss and turn, wrestling with my ego mind
That wants to leave what calls me forth.
I join with You, sweet divine light of the One.
I am giving my life to something greater.
A part of me desires to create and move from the formless into form.
I move into a silent mind where thoughts are but a dream,
Surrendering to the voice that calls my name.
I am filled with something greater.
I show up for myself to this new day rising within me.
I rearrange my mind to be the happiness that love offers each day.
I receive until I am so full that everything I do today is a sharing that gives life to another.
I meet this day with gratitude,
As I slip into my heart, wearing the garment of love.
I allow myself to show up and know that God is leading the way.
Every moment I see how sweet this life is being.
Everywhere I step, a flower blooms as the fragrance of new life
Reminds another that they are loved today.
Here I wait for love’s embrace
Taking me Home once again. |
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Open House
Frannie will be a part of the Sarasota's I Am Healing Art Center’s Open House on Saturday, March 17, 11am – 4pm. Drop in for a free sampling of the Center’s unique goods and services, along with refreshments, entertainment and plenty of new friends. Call the I Am Center, 941-927-6797, for a schedule of events.
Workshop in Englewood, Florida
Frannie is offering the experiential workshop, “Break Free and Return Yourself to Love,” on Sunday, March 25 at Mystic See in Englewood, Florida. This powerful, full-day intensive will assist you in working through the resistance and blocks that keep you from the Love that you are. Re-establish your connection to Source, discover your true essence and embrace your greatness! For more information or to register contact Mystic See at 941-473-3816.
California Conference
Join Frannie this summer at the base of Mt. Shasta, California for the ‘In the Heart of the Awakened’ Conference. This year, In the Heart of the Awakened has been expanded to a 4-day conference of speakers, musicians and attendees “honoring those out there on the frontlines who are helping us to usher in a new way of life,” says producer Shalomar of Shalomar Productions. This year’s gathering, to be held July 12 – 15, includes Frannie Hoffman, along with Dannion Brinkley, William Henry, Dr. Richard Boylan, and many others. For more information visit www.ShalomarProductions.com.
Don't Miss Kathy Zavada In Concert
If you ever have an opportunity to experience Kathy Zavada in concert, you will enjoy an uplifting gift of love and peace. For those of you on Florida's SunCoast, Kathy Zavada is coming from her home in Mt. Shasta, California to share her musical gifts at a concert this week! We encourage all Sarasota/Bradenton area subscribers to treat yourselves to a very special evening with Kathy Zavada on Friday, March 9th, 7:30 PM, at Unity of Sarasota. If you are not familiar with Kathy's music, please see www.kathyzavada.com for more information, and to listen to several of her songs. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For concert information, please call at 780-9979. This Concert is sponsored by Mandala Medi Spa and Yoga Sanctuary.
Expanded Hours
Frannie has expanded office hours to include late afternoon appointments on Wednesdays and Thursday. Private consultations and sessions are available at the Bradenton office or by phone. Call 941-782-0770 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Guided Meditations
For our local subscribers, we invite you to join us in Frannie’s Circle of Light guided meditations. We’re at the I Am Healing Arts Center in Sarasota the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month (7:15pm, $10). The Circle is held at Frannie’s office in Bradenton the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (7pm, $10 donation).
Guided Meditation on CD
The Circle of Light guided meditations are available for purchase on CD. Call the office, 941-782-0770 to place your order. Downloadable meditations will be available soon through www.MyCircleofLight.org.
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