I'm an atheist, and lately, I've been receiving some daily emails that hits right on the spot... just when I'm experiencing several crises all at the same time...

Here are some of them... I believe God wants you to know ...

 

...that there is no 'right way' to do anything, there is only the way you are doing it. Never be afraid to "try your hand" because you don't want to might make a mistake or not do somerthing "right." Success in life comes from being willing to move into Unchartered Territory.

...that you are perfect just the way you are. Yes, yes, I know...you and I have lots of the same judgments about ourselves. But you know what? God holds none of these judgments.  If you saw yourself as God sees you, you would smile a lot.  So smile. And go forth now into your day, sharing the wonder of Who You Are and who you now choose to be. For we are blessed in you.

...that you are innocent. You are blameless. You are without foible or fault of any kind. I know you do not believe this about yourself, but do you believe this of the three-year-old beautiful child? And what makes you think that you are anything less in the eyes of God?
 
...that everything you see, hear, touch, taste, smell, or sense in any way is an aspect of Divinity. It is when you judge it to be something else that it shows up as something else in your life. Therefore, judge not, and neither condemn. For that which you judge, judges you; and that which you condemn will condemn you. Yet that which you see or what it really is will see you for what you really are. And therein will be found your peace.

...that there is only one way to go, and that's up. I know that it is possible for life to look, sometimes, as if it's going downhill, as if everything is falling apart. But consider this: When life is 'falling apart' things could actually be falling together...maybe for the first time. Try to not see things that are not there -- and do not fail to see things that are...

...that the supernatural is the natural not yet understood. Elbert Hubbard said that, and he was right. William Shakespeare put it another way: There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy. All of which is to say, do not be too surprised by the inexplicable. And if you've been wondering whether you can trust this thing called God--the answer is yes. Hey, you asked for a sign and here it is--literally out of the blue. So smile. Okay?
 
...that your kindness has been observed -- and, more than observed, deeply appreciated -- by another. Sometimes it may feel as if we go through life and nobody notices any of the "good" things we do, only the "bad." It may seem that way, but this is not true. Why, this very moment someone thought of you, and of a kindness you have done. Your soul may have even tingled a little just now. (It does that when it receives good energy.) So keep sending out those kindnesses, my friend. You are becoming known for them...
 
...that Life is conspiring in your favor. It may not always look that way, but it is, I assure you. Everything that is happening, is happening just the way it must, in order for you to have the opportunity to create the experience of your Self for which you yearn. The idea behind all of this is to give you a chance to become and to know, at the highest level, Who You Really Are. This is God Work we are up to, you and I. So keep on.
 
...that morning comes every day; the sunrise does not fail, nor the sunset. Give it time. That is all that may be required. Just give it time. Do not try to push the river. The cycles of life present themselves, play themselves out, and make smooth every passage and terrain. Try not to get caught up in your story of the moment. Look, rather, to the Long Story. Therein will be found your peace. The cycles will redeem this moment, if you let them, and even this shall pass.
 
...that it is never safe to look into the future with eyes of fear. Edward H.Harriman said that, and he was right. Nothing is fearful lest thinking make it so. I can honestly say that probably 95% of the things I was afraid of, it turned out I had no reason to be. And even if the thing you fear happens...so what? Again, 95% of the time your world is not going to fall apart, your life will not be in danger. So drop fear by the wayside. Just... let it go. Then make way for a surprising tomorrow.
 
...that what you found was meant for you to keep. You know exactly what this means, so stop trying to figure it out. This was not brought to you so that you could throw it away. Or ignore it. Or pretend it is not there. Look at it. Grab it and look right at it. Hold onto it. There is more there, much more, than you think.
 
...that the tiniest gesture -- a smile, a gentle look, a simple pat on the arm, a soft word -- can change a person's life. Before this very day is out, you are going to have a chance to live in that possibility. Look. Watch. See what this day brings you. And be ready. If you believe I am exaggerating about this, please know that I am not. Someone is waiting for that smile, that look, that gesture from you right now. Why you suppose you just read this? Do you think this is a coincidence?
 
...that miracles do not, in fact, break the laws of nature. C.S. Lewis said that, and it is an enormous insight. If we think that miracles are normal, we will expect them. And expecting a miracle is the surest way to get one.
 
....that love is sometimes shown in the things you don't say, don't keep track of, and don't notice. The greatest kindness is often shown in letting things go. None of us is perfect, but we can all be perfect friends and perfect parters by allowing those that we love to be imperfect. Give those around you the "break" that you hope the world will give you on your own "bad day" and you'll never, ever regret it.
 
....that life begins now -- right now -- not tomorrow or the next day or the next. Every minute of every hour of every day, life begins anew. That means everything can change in an instant. It also means you can have a new beginning whenever you want. Why put off for one day that decision you've been pondering...aren't you just putting life itself on hold?

...that it's okay to go ahead and take a risk. There's no guarantee that everything will turn out exactly the way you want it to, but there IS a guarantee that it cannot possibly do so if you are afraid to even take the chance. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained" is not just a nifty old-time saying. It's wisdom. Listen to it.

...that you should act like you expect to get into the end zone. Football coach Joe Paterno said that, and boy, did he have it right. Nothing substitutes for positive thinking. Nothing. It is more powerful than all the money, all the influence, all the 'friends in high places' on earth. You only need one friend in high places--and you already have that. So go ahead, expect to get into the end zone. You'll find that you do, 90% of the time.
 
...that perfectionism is the enemy of creation. John Updike said that, and he was right. He understood that nothing stops the forward march of any creative endeavor like the need to do it absolutely perfectly. And who is to judge what is 'perfect' anyway? What I ave judged full of flaws so many others have called terrific. Maybe the definition of Perfection is something that actually gets done.
 
....that you've just had a really good idea! Don't deny it! Don't cast it aside, or "put if off 'til tomorrow," or in some other way  give it short shrift. Ideas are gifts from heaven. Don't dishonor them. Jump right on it. Make it happen . That what ideas are for! -- This came right on the day when I really had a fantastic idea and shared with my brother...