Article Archives 2011
The Flow Of The Universe
The Times They Are a-Changin’
Is Love All There Is?
A New Beginning
The Flow of the Universe
(April 2011)
Many of the lightworkers or those on a spiritual path that I know seem to be what I refer to as ‘natural’ caretakers and givers for they are very comfortable doing so. In fact, most feel that this is the right way to be for if each and every person simply gave to one another, the world would be a far better place, wouldn’t it? Well yes actually that’s true, but we might still be woefully out of balance, both as individuals and as a world. Why? Because we have forgotten that the flow must be a 2-way street, much like the infinity symbol that continually loops unto eternity.
Too often, many of us grew up with the belief, whether consciously or subconsciously, that we were ‘supposed’ to take care of the world and put everyone else’s needs before our own. After all, wasn’t being unselfish and putting ourselves last the right thing to do? Wasn’t serving the world and its needs what we had come here to do?
Well it seems we forgot one very important component in the equation. We overlooked that this amazing, beautiful ‘flow’ only works if we are open to ‘receiving’ as well. So if instead, we continually give, give, give, as we were often taught (and still are often told is what we ‘should’ do), the question then becomes, if we give, give, give and never stop to receive, what will be left when we finally become worn out or worn down or have run out of energy?
It seems that we often never stopped to realize that without receiving, our wells will and did eventually run dry. It wasn’t that there still wasn’t ‘joy’ to be found in the giving at times, it’s just that our bodies and spirits had become weary or disheartened or disillusioned believing that we had done everything we thought we were ‘supposed’ to do and yet still, somehow, things were unbalanced and Spirit didn’t appear to keep its end of the bargain . . . we forgot that the other end of the bargain was ours to keep, as well, for the Universe is always abundantly flowing and providing – it was ‘we’ who forgot to be in a state of ‘receiving’, thereby keeping the well continuously filled up.
In fact for far too long, many of us have also carried the programming from countless past lives of the old paradigms of servitude and sacrifice, oftentimes bordering on martyrdom. It is NOW time to let go of those old energetic patterns once and for all. You cannot respect the spark of divinity that resides within you if you are wearing yourself out, inadvertently playing martyr, or thinking/feeling that the world comes first and will not survive if you don’t somehow sacrifice yourself.
Rather than trying to live up to some selfless image or ideal that we were taught when young we were supposed to, it is finally time to realize that the only way to keep the flow balanced, is by recognizing and valuing that there must always be some sort of energy exchange. And that ultimately, each of us can do that by learning to honor, claim, and voice our own needs and wants. And therefore, it is when we are in this state of ‘receiving’, that we have truly learned to glorify the spark of the Creator that lives within each and every person.
In fact, it is only when we are continually open to ‘receiving’, that we are also able to continuously be 'giving' from a healthy, balanced state. And it is only then that we can really practice ‘mindless giving’ from both our hearts and minds - and from a place of Joy. In fact, when we give out of duty, obligation, to be accepted or liked, or out of some nameless fear that we must live up to some nebulous expectation, we are oftentimes creating resentment, anger, or frustration without even realizing it. These energies are usually created whenever we feel we ‘must’ or ‘should’ or ‘had to’ do something rather than doing so out of Love because we simply saw a need and knew that we could easily fulfill it. And it is important to remember that each person has unique gifts or talents to share and that money is only one form of energy with regard to the ‘exchange’ that is required to maintain a balanced flow.
And, when we open to being in the flow of 'mindlessly receiving' without limitation, restriction, or judgment, we can truly affirm to the Universe that we are, indeed, worthy and deserving to simply accept and do so without guilt which is key. For it is in such a state, that we can then finally release the old paradigms that have kept us imprisoned for so long, for millennia in fact, and choose instead to freely embrace the loving, creative, joyful co-creators we came here to be. Namaste.
Please note that with all the ongoing changes happening everywhere, I am once again offering sessions to introduce people to members of their own Divine Guidance Team (DGT). These sessions are available to anyone, anywhere in the world, since they can be done by phone. There is a separate description of these sessions and PayPal button for ordering now on my website. Thank you.
Is Love All There Is?
(Feb 2011)
When I received the inspiration for this title, I couldn’t but smile when seeing the subtle change of the phrase - the “All That Is” - that we often use to describe the cosmic energy of the Universe or God changed to, “All There Is” with the word “Love” preceding it. And if we simply isolate these two little words, ‘Love All’, does it mean that we should simply love everyone and everything that exists or interpret it to mean that Love and the energy of “All That Is” or “All There Is” is really just one and the same? And is there really any difference between either statement? If we are able to love everyone and everything, then isn’t that the same as loving the “All That Is”, the very essence of Love itself.
Many artists and poets have expressed their thoughts and feelings about this question by stating that Love Is Really All There Is - Sheryl Crow, Emily Dickinson, Bob Dylan, and Rumi among others. In answering the above question, it actually becomes quite simple for if we took Love away from our lives, what else would there be, what else would be left? Most of us value and place the welfare and care of our spouses, partners, children, families, and friends above all else so without them, what would we have? What else really matters in life besides our deepest connections and the emotions/feelings of our hearts when with those we care about. The greatest job or all the material wealth in the world will not provide you with warmth, or hold your hand through a rough time, or provide you with a safe and loving place to be when the world has fallen down around you.
With regard to romantic love, remember what it was like when you first fell in love? If so, you’ll remember that when you did, it was only about you and the one you loved – no one else even existed -it was as if you were deaf, dumb, and blind to the rest of the world for nothing else mattered. It was simply the 2 of you floating on that glorious euphoric feeling of being in love. And because of that feeling of pure ecstasy, of dancing on air, the entire world around you seemed to take on a rosier glow and probably appeared brighter or happier with problems not even mattering that much since love has the power to color everything it touches.
So since Love is the energy of “All That Is”, when we are searching for inner knowingness, enlightenment, or ascension, isn’t it really just about tapping into the energies of Love since that’s what the “All That Is” represents? If our “I AM” presences represent the highest and best of the divine spark that resides within each of us, then isn’t our “I Am” presence simply our greatest and highest expression of Love – the Love that begins both within in and is expressed outside of us in relation to one another? In our search for enlightenment, what greater quest do we embark on than that which connects us to the purest form of Love found within?
So this month when we celebrate the idea of Love in various countries, may you tap into the highest expression of Love that resides within you - and receive its message that you are divine, perfect, and whole just as you are . . . the Divine doesn’t make mistakes. Light and Blessings for your journeys.
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A New Beginning
(Jan 2011)
Happy New Year!
{Whatever year it may really be.}
So here we are once again with the advent of a new year ready to declare to the Universe that we are ready to start anew. What an incredible gift this is that we can wipe the slate clean and embrace a fresh new beginning; although in truth many of us still can’t quite wrap around the idea that an entire year has already come and gone since it seemed but a moment ago that we were celebrating its coming.
So my question then becomes why do we celebrate a new year but not the fact that each and every day we are given the same opportunity to start ‘anew’? Emmett Fox once said, "A man dies daily, only to be reborn in the morning bigger, better, and wiser." So then, why is it only when we have an entire 365-day package coming at us with a new date to put on our checks and correspondence that the idea hits home that we can once again turn the page and begin a new chapter in our lives?
Why is it only at that mystical moment when the clock strikes midnight at the end of the year that we think we can make resolutions to 'resolve' whatever we wish could be different in our lives? Why do we not realize that we always have this extraordinary gift and ability to embrace the new and release ourselves from the past not only at that moment but in each and every moment of our existence while here - 24/7, 365 days a year, always and forever, every magical second, for WE ARE NEVER PRISONERS OF OUR PAST UNLESS WE CHOOSE TO BE. How awesome is that simple premise?
A quote by an unknown source says, "A single moment of understanding can flood a whole life with meaning." Therefore, my wish for you, as we celebrate this new year of 2011 or 2012 or 2013, or new decade (whatever resonates as your truth), would be that you not only discover, but embrace, the awareness that you are free to choose in any moment of your existence to wipe the slate clean and release yourself of any perceived limitations or restrictions imposed by yourself or anybody else. And, may this understanding flood your entire being with inspired meaning from this moment onward . . .
Wishing you many mystical, magical, memorable moments in the coming year rich with Love, Happiness, and bright, abundant Blessings. All my best.
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The Times They Are a-Changin’
(Mar 2011)
Some of you may remember this Bob Dylan song from the 60’s since it so clearly addressed the social and political upheaval we, in the United States, were going through at the time. I thought it appropriate to be the title for this month’s message since it seemed that every time I sat down to write the last couple of weeks, I just couldn’t formulate or ‘feel’ what I was to write about. If an idea popped up, it changed as soon as I sat down to write about it. And when I did put pen and words to paper, they, too, changed and seemed to take on entirely different meanings until I finally realized I was simply to write about the changes themselves since they are occurring almost daily on this planet we call home.
So I invite you to look around at both what's going on in the overall world, as well as, the 'immediate' world surrounding you since I would venture that in reality both will begin shifting, if they haven't already done so. Why? Because we are all energetically connected and what affects one, affects the other. And since our communications seem to indeed be traveling at the speed of light nowadays, we feel those global energy shifts almost instantaneously by means of our numerous channels and forms of media even when on the other side of the world.
The changes occurring in the last several weeks have been almost unprecedented in terms of sheer numbers and the speed at which they are occurring with regard to events in the Middle East, the flooding in Australia, the Earthquake in New Zealand, and of course, the Earthquake, tsunami, and now nuclear threats raging in Japan. Those I know in global prayer groups who send light and healing to the planet have to continually expand their focus to just keep up with all the energy shifts occurring.
So what do all these changes have to do with you personally? Plenty, for we, too, are being 'challenged' to look at all the ways our old paradigms, old ways of thinking/programming, and especially our ways of operating in the outside world, have contributed to what's occurring around us. We, too, have been stuck in old patterns, outdated ways of being that we were 'taught' once upon a time but that are no longer acceptable, much less healthy or beneficial for us . . . so ask yourself what you do out of 'rote' conditioning as opposed to feeling from your heart? When, where, and what do we do to feed our spirits as opposed to just feeding our bodies and taking care of our material needs?
In what parts of our own little world are we stuck and could use some help to break free? What shadow parts are we finally ready to illuminate and transform when all is said and done? What are we sick and tired of carrying around both within and outside of ourselves but have been afraid to have revealed? If you haven't heard it before, try this Anais Nin quote on for size and see if it fits: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." And better yet, another of her quotes: "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." So what are you waiting for? There will never be a better time or place than in this moment of power, the 'divine eternal now', to expand your life, your heart, your very Soul for true courage always comes from within.
So with all that's occurring, do I see it as a time of uncertainty riddled with fear? Absolutely not – for how can we attempt to raise our consciousness and shift the planet if we first don’t ‘change’ what has held us, and our planet, locked up so tightly for hundreds of years? The old regimes built on hierarchical greed and power are changing, shifting, and being eliminated. Men, women, and the earth, herself, are purging what has been heavy, discordant, and out of balance. And you can rest assured that with the influx of light continuing to accelerate on the planet, more and more of these changes will continue to occur for the light is permeating the very heart of the density itself, going to the very depths of our foundations and bringing up the ‘drudge’ to the surface so that the slates can be wiped clean once and for all.
And just to keep things interesting with the 9-ring circus we already have spinning around us, we also have Uranus, the 3rd largest planet in our solar system, moving in the heavens after an 84-year stay in Pisces, which is sending energetic reverberations throughout the cosmos. If you think a person or group emits energy, imagine the amount of energy an entire planet transmits – and if you didn’t know or hadn't heard, Uranus by the way represents change – surprise, surprise!
So despite all this whirling activity occurring around and probably within you, do your best to stay grounded and focused. Whenever possible, go out and soak in the energies of Mother Nature in whatever form is possible, and remember to ask your DGT (Divine Guidance Team) as I refer to it, (sometimes even better than your BFF), to help whenever possible – they are always around waiting to provide assistance. Release your fear and KNOW that all will be well, despite the ‘looks-as-if’. Be at Peace with change for it truly is the only 'constant' in the universe. Namaste.
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