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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Love and Peace

We are one...tune in, to the message of your very own soul. It is not spewing the hatred and talking points of the protests...or the news outlets. Those are egos battling for attention, disgracing the very spirit that gives the soul life, with love and true peace.

Go inward...your soul is echoing the beating of your heart, with thankfulness and grace. Close your eyes and feel it.

Let's re-connect!

And always, always give thanks! You are blessed, no matter what race, religion, gender...even if you are an atheist. Yes, you too, are blessed...or you wouldn't even be here!

Now depending on how you choose to live your life, you may feel as though you are cursed. The choice is yours. The power of successful living comes from within!

So those of you who are reeling from the tumultuous election cycle...move on! For life is passing you by, and time waits for no one!

Don't waste your soulful energy on negativity...it is draining you of your true spirit!

How about this? How about everyone get out there and perform one RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS for another. Anything...smile at a passing stranger and wish them a nice day. Hold the door open for everyone. Rake the neighbor's leaves...shovel the neighbor's snow, just to be nice. Not for pay. Bake cookies for someone. Leave flowers on someone's doorstep. And this is my favorite RAK...we always, always pay the bridge toll for the car behind us.

It's that simple!

And remember...always, always give thanks.

Friday, October 28, 2016

WE THE PEOPLE

As the Autumn leaves succumb to rain and wind and yes, our first snow, we must remind ourselves that the changing of seasons is a gift from our Creator. The very One that is truly the common thread in all that exists, no matter what belief system you engage in.

In our country where the topic of conversation, is not the beauty of the seasons, or the wonderful bounty of fall, but the battle between 2 very different and 2 very vocal candidates for the big job as President of these United States.

Yet, as I watch the news, which is very hard to do anymore, we are not as united as we should be as "the people". Not only is there more division in this great land through racism, and sexism, and oh boy am I, as a woman tired of all that talk, the political process is a nightmare this time around. I am quite sure this is not how it was meant to be for the election of our leader.

How is it that if one doesn't believe in another's viewpoints, or personal opinions, an all out battle ensues? What ever happened to "to each his own"? I have the right to disagree with you on your political viewpoints, or perhaps it is you, that disagrees with my views? Whatever, we are individuals, and in a free society, those are our rights. But, to take that disagreement and turn it into a physical, or a verbal assault on another's well being, is just plain wrong, and I just shake my head in disbelief at how quickly so many judge another. For we will all be judged by our actions in the end.

There is only one judge...and I'm not talking about the one at the courthouse, after you get your butt arrested for violent protesting. Where is your pride? Have you no honor? What about integrity?

WAKE UP AMERICA! There's alot at stake in this great land...and it really has nothing to do with the crap of " He said, She said"...blah blah blah. Get the facts and educate yourself fully before you go into that voting booth. And yes, that too, is not only your right, but it is a privilege!

Everyone, thankfully, in our family is gainfully employed. We do our fair share...we volunteer, we give back, we participate in our community events, including the church...and yes, we are proud of it! Yes, we can look in the mirror each day and know that we make a difference in our society! A positive difference! And yes, we are proud of it!

You too, can make a difference. It is your right. But it is not your right to thrust yourself into my peaceable kingdom. First, I will not allow it or accept it! And second, your negative efforts will be infused with guilt and shame and will drain you of all that is truly good that lies deep within your soul! Tune inward! And if you have nothing nice to say to another....keep your mouth shut!

Remember..."do unto others". And for your own salvation, always give thanks!

Aloha!

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Connectedness

"Accept the present moment and find the perfection that is deeper than any form and untouched by time."

~Eckhart Tolle, Oneness With All Life, page 28

Lately, I seem to be attracting people to me who are on the same spiritual path as I am. And it seems to be an instant recognition that transpires allowing for a beautiful conversation of enlightenment to take place.

During these conversations it becomes obvious that we are tuned into the same spirit world, thus bringing forth those "aha" moments that others would chalk up to coincidence. However, we know better.

Once the pathway is opened, and there is an awakened recipient out there, BAM, it happens, just like that...the wavelengths connect, and synchronicity makes its mark! And it truly is a moment in time, to make you pause and soak up what the awakened soul has just brought to you.

The Universe is speaking to all of us...all the time! WAKE UP AND TUNE IN!

Today, I am connected to Kara and Friends for Tuesday Afternoons! Stop by to say "hello"!

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Glory of Spring

Behold, my friends, the spring is come;

the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun,

and we shall soon see the results of their love!

~Sitting Bull

Springtime in all of her glory...rain, sun, loads of mud and clean up from the very long and very cold winter...it is a glorious time of year! And as I meditate and practice gratitude on a daily basis, I can't help but wonder why some folks are just never, ever happy. I got called into work on my day off...no big deal that I had other plans, it's a short day on a Saturday. It didn't upset me. I am grateful to have a job that I absolutely love! Even though, I wanted to open up all the windows in the house, let in the fresh clean air of spring, dabble in the garden, walk the dog...it's all ok. I'm still happy!

When I have alone time...completely alone, I must be out of doors to commune with nature. I wander around the woods, picking up sticks, acorn caps, perfectly rounded stones to add to my collection, and there are no thoughts racing through my head. I am able to JUST BE! Therein lies the beauty and the glory of spring...peace in abundance.

Yet, when coming into contact with people who have angst and anger, bitterness and resentment always at the ready to complain or moan about, I just have to shake my head. They cannot disturb my peaceable kingdom. I smile, I listen and I hope they can feel the light of love that I project outward. They have a choice. Yet they are so caught up in the "ego" of their own existence they fail to see their own light. Some people are so ready to place blame and see fault and judge others, that they have no idea of their own beauty that lies beneath the surface of their own body temple.

In truth we are all the same!

Head out of doors and stop the babble in the brain, the incessant mind chatter.

Be still...listen to the silence of nature and tune it!

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have.

Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.”
― Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!

Sitting Bull

Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!

Sitting Bull

Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!

Sitting Bull

Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!

Sitting Bull

Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!

Sitting Bull

Monday, March 31, 2014

Out and About

Pileated Woodpecker

A bit blurry, but this guy was pecking his little heart out yesterday in my woods. And boy could you hear it. He is quite happy that the snow is melting away, too! We might actually have spring here in the northeast, even though the snow is still piled up in places. Some snow banks are still over 3 feet tall. But today, after weekend flood watches due to the rain the entire weekend, the sun is shining bright!

When Mother Nature has so much to offer out of doors, it is a cosmic call from the Universe for all of us to get out there and tune in. It was last Spring when the stars aligned and the message for my soul was as loud as this woodpecker... "AWAKEN TO YOUR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF".

I can't say the exact moment, but I can tell you this, it all became very clear to me. My entire reason for being. The meaning of life! A profound moment indeed, and it didn't stop. The floodgates opened and a dialogue began that has truly changed my whole life! Anger was dislodged, forgiveness was bestowed upon others, and more importantly myself. That one was a BIGGIE! Fear disappeared...Courage stepped up, Compassion made way, and I am HAPPY! Completely HAPPY! And it is always apparent with this constant smile that is on my face...night and day...day and night! Even when external sources try to invade my peaceable kingdom with their dread...even when I witness behavior in public that is so ridiculous, or worse, I smile...and I can feel it travel throughout my body, and I breathe out and release the energy of my smile out to whomever may be in need of one.

Along with this great red-headed friend, the owls are back, and the Canadian geese have returned to the pond. Recently we went to an area in Upstate New York where the Eagles make a regular stop along the Delaware River for the fresh running water, once the weather starts to break. Though we only saw two eagles that day, and they were too far away for my little Canon sure shot, it was a terrific sight! But you can see the Eagles through this LIVE feed at a different location at Duke Farms. Check this out...Eagle Cam.

Upstate New York

Find time to dig into your own being. You will find peace resides within. You will also discover that stress does not rule your life. Nor does anger, or spite, or hatred or rage...not even road rage! Just SMILE BIG! Make the time to experience Mother Nature in all of her glory. That is when compassion and gratitude will enter if you open wide, and all negativity will be released out into the Universe to be transmuted into good positive vibrations!

GO FOR IT! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Friday, March 7, 2014

Deep Breaths

As it is finally time to "Spring" forward and turn our clocks ahead for Daylight Savings Time, the excitement of going out of doors for my meditation brings me GREAT JOY! Of course, there is still a mountain of snow and ice that must go through it's springy transformation and create a tremendous amount of mud before I can actually go out into the woods to sit peacefully.

Until then, I will listen to the birds sing their glorious songs,

for they know what time of year it is!

And I will continue to practice gratitude to stay in tune with my authentic self. Consciousness and the ability to "JUST BE" is the blessing of life. Every human being has the ability to live a life of true peace, and sheer joy...that is what Divine Love is all about. We are all connected in the Universe and we were all created from the same source... The scientists and religious theologians, while they may have different viewpoints on the topics of creation and evolution, we must work together to achieve the peaceful existence that was intended for all of us for our time on this earth.

The truth is, we are all born of the same life source. WE ARE ONE!

Monday, January 6, 2014

JOY

I have discovered that my true authentic self is able to claim and actually project GREAT JOY outward so that others may have the opportunity to experience it and hopefully tap into its vibration to allow GREAT JOY to flow into and through them as well. With joy there is love in abundance, and an overwhelming sense of peace.

It takes practice, but it is most worthy of a daily ritual, as much as the practice of thankfulness or gratitude. The reward is absolute beauty! Inner beauty; the only place where it truly counts!

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.

When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."
~Buddha

Now since I am not one for New Year's resolutions, I have chosen that one word...JOY...as the one word that shall empower me at this particular moment in time. I would say throughout the year of 2014, but this moment is really all that matters. It's really the only time that I have to express this GREAT JOY. And as I continue to grow and evolve I know that I am not alone on this journey. And to me, that is the cosmic connection that has great power to change the world as we know it.

"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls." ~Mother Teresa

Yes, we are one in this universe. Take the time in nature to meditate and take in all that is given in the form of peace and beauty. Even if it is raining or snowing, which we have had both of along with high winds here in the northeast U.S. Especially if you are having a rough day in the material side of life. Place full trust in your heart, take a deep cleansing breath and let your thoughts float away with the clouds. It is then that your soul will open wide to speak to you...listen!

"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

my new clay stone

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
Buddha
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