Thom Stecher and Associates

Sunday

Basho

“The master is not a master over others, but a master of him or herself. And so welcomes others not so he or she wants to lead them, but because together, they create an energy field that supports each unique individual in finding his or her own light.” - Basho

This has always been one of the great joys of my life. Helping to build a community where everyone thrives. I have always found great joy in helping to facilitate growth. As I help others grow, I also grow. As I help others discover their light, my light shines as well. We are all here to shine our light. As we kindle this flame in each other, the heavens shine with the light of millions. We are blessed as we bless others. We are all a flicker in Gods flame of grace.

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Monday

Our Miracle

The week of March 23^rd I was blessed to experience the perfection of God’s love and wisdom. On March 23^rd, our beloved Daughter Ashley had eye surgery. Ashley is special needs and although 32 years old, is developmentally 2 months old. My blessings this week began in prayer and meditation on Sunday the 20^th. I experienced this deeply profound, overwhelming warmth and light clearly communicating to me that all would be well in Ashley’s surgery. I consciously nurtured that feeling throughout the week. Believing in the gentle love of God, I choose only to share my experience with Sandra, my beloved wife.

Our week progressed with friends and family offering their prayers and love. I continued to focus on gratitude and belief in God’s love. The morning of the surgery, I could feel my trembling ego getting shaky. I continued to affirm God’s love and message of perfect health. The expected 1 ½ hour surgery turned into 2 ½ and with Sandra nervously shaking next to me, my belief started to creak just a little. As soon as I saw her surgeon, I knew all was good. I prayed unceasingly, “Thank you God, Thank you God, Thank you God.” As Ashley’s surgeon brought us back to recovery, he gently spoke “Get on your knees tonight and thank God. This could have gone south and it was perfect.” My reply, “I thank God every night.”

Ashley is our miracle. Every moment, every day. Hard times, stressful times, good times, joy. We live with miracles. Each of you is a miracle. Be aware, be grateful. Let each moment of your life be an expression of loving gratitude.

Ashley can see. Today I showed her a beautiful Easter card and she looked straight at it.

Miracles. There are no ordinary moments.

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Sunday

Grateful

My primary focus these past 5 years has been on forgiveness and gratitude. I find both of these experiences to be life changing. When I offer forgiveness to myself or others, I am transformed. A weight is lifted and I find a lightness in my body, mind and spirit.

I try consciously to offer gratitude through every day. I express my gratitude to my loving wife, Sandra. She always has fresh orange juice and a bottle of water ready for me before I leave the house.

I am grateful to be able to work and service schools, teachers and children. This service brings me such joy. I am grateful for all the wonderful colleagues who participate in this transformational work.

I am grateful to God for my life. I get to love, learn, make mistakes, say “I am sorry,” forgive and be forgiven. I am grateful.

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Ashley

My dear quiet angel. Are you aware that you have changed the world simply by sitting quietly in your wheelchair? Your constant unconditional loving meditation and prayer has blessed my life and every life that has been in your presence. Your unconditional love is always pulsating, giving and receiving. You have achieved your destiny. There is so much Divinity in your kind and gentle spirit.

You are always near. The touch of your hand is softer then the finest silk. Your infrequent sounds dance across my ears and smiles break out on my face. I am blessed to be in your presence. The greatest gift I have ever received in my life, along with your mom, is your life.

Choice

I have no choice that I am aging. I have no choice that our beloved daughter needs eye surgery. I have no choice about what someone else thinks or feels about me. I have total choice on how I respond.

I can choose to respond to my aging knowing that the wisdom and experiences I have gathered will help others. I can respond to our daughter's eye surgery knowing she is in God's hands and that she will see this beautiful world again. No matter what other's think or feel about me, I can choose to share my truth, be authentic, and be a man of integrity.

I find it empowering to know that in every moment there is a choice. My choices are expressed as my life. When I connect to my spirit, I feel peace and calm of knowing I have chosen well. I am supported by the Divine. I am at peace.