Suzanne Giesemann's Blog, page 9

Changeable

In your world of objects, things do not last.  Things break, and chip, and malfunction.  Bodies are included in the list of things that do not last forever.  Physical forms serve a purpose, but they do change.  There is a way to come to a place of peace in such a changeable environment:  accept and allow. 

A most precious object cracks in two?  “And so it is.  I choose peace.”  Does this mean you do not feel disappointment?  That is your choice.  It is always your choice in a world where you have little control over the forces of Nature, but in which you do have control over your thoughts.  Find peace within the rules of the physical world, and you have found your way back Home.

Unpredictable

Surprises come in many forms.  The best kind are those that delight versus fill you with fright.  How can you prepare?  Be flexible, if you dare.  That is the challenge for the human side, for humans do so enjoy predictability and do so fiercely eschew change.  Know that change is the one constant, and therefore surprises are the norm.  Be surprised at nothing, but recognize the game being played.  Expect nothing and everything, and you will be surprised at how beautifully life unfolds.

It's Not About You

Be mindful of your words, whether written or spoken.  Keep in mind that many who read or hear what comes from your lips or pen will not think in terms of you, the source of the words, but of themselves.  This is the human way.  And so, they can easily take offense or take blame, or feel hurt or worried, or any of the many ego/fear-based human reactions.  This is not your worry, but if you are mindful that others are apt to think of the self, you can choose your words in such a way so as not to feed their fears. 

You see, the real issue is that they do not think of the true Source of all words and thoughts, and they do not realize that they are also an aspect of that Source.  If they realized this, they would never feel lesser, insecure, or unworthy.  Until they do, you can help matters by seeing all from the perspective of the higher self in all that you do and all that transpires.

Crossed Signals

Do you catch yourself performing rituals from your childhood?  Do you step across cracks in the sidewalk or cross your fingers when crossing train tracks?  Have you stopped to examine the rituals?  What purpose do they serve?  You have rituals that go beyond your superstitions that serve no purpose other than serving your fears.  “If I don’t do this,” you think, “then something I do not wish to happen may happen.”  Is that so? Is this truly living consciously and authentically, or like a scared bunny?  Know who you are and what you are part of and you will know that you can dispense with all rituals and simply BE.  Be what?  Be free.

Note from Suzanne

I received the following note by email and realized others may have the same thoughts: 

"I am a HUGE fan of Sanaya Says daily e-mails, so much so that I am constantly printing them out and putting them in a folder for future reference. I am quite sure I am not the only one doing this. As such, I was wondering (and hoping) that perhaps somewhere down the road, you could publish these into like a 365 day devotional or something. It would be a great gift for myself and to give to others."

I'm happy to share that there are two volumes of 365 days of Sanaya's messages, shown here.  Click here for Love Beyond Words (the first volume) and click here for In The Silence.  If the links don't work, both can be found on amazon.com by searching "Suzanne Giesemann."  (And be sure to not miss today's message posted at www.SanayaSays.com - "Inter State Travel.")

Inter State Travel

The journey of awakening is a short one, but it is not necessarily easy.  The path consists of traveling from a state known as ego to a state known as Love.  Both have varying names.  Ego, for example, can be known as pride, but also as self and separation.  Love can be called soul, spirit, and Higher Self, among others.  Both exist simultaneously and without space, which is why the journey is not one of distance.  It is all a matter of where you place your focus.  One moment you can be in self and the next in Self.  Awakening to Love takes great awareness of which state you are in at each moment and then making a choice as to whether you will stay there or not.

Angels are Real

Angels are real.  They come into your life just when you need them and at times when you did not realize your need.  What is an angel, but a helper.  Your dictionary defines an angel as a divine messenger, and this is so.  For this reason, angels can come in limitless forms, for all is divine.  With divine timing these messengers help you with the answer to prayers, requests, or even your innocence and ignorance.  They come to show you just how connected you are to the divine, that all is in perfect order, and that you are never alone.  Now that is a message you can never hear too often.

Flow

You never know who may help you.  And why may you need help?  For you are not a sole person, but a soul.  The soul is one aspect of an indivisible Spirit.  Spirit is essence, consciousness, love.  How do you divide that?  You cannot.  It simply flows.  You can temporarily dam up the flow by looking upon others with disdain, criticism, judgment, and the other lesser traits of human beings, but the flow is there or you would cease breathing. 
Take in a breath when the sense of separation threatens to overwhelm you and allow Flow to flow.  There, you see?  All exist for a reason.  Count no one out.  All participate in the flow in one way or another.

Never Alone

Do not think that no one cares for you.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.  Every soul you have loved who is on the other side hears your thoughts and sees your tears.  You are surrounded by angels.  Do you think these are just words to placate you?  Ask for a sign.  Do so with the clearest of intentions.  Give us—those who love you—a few days to get your attention, but you must do your part as well and notice.  This does not mean to watch obsessively or make a mountain out of a molehill.  But when the obvious or unusual is right before your eyes or in your ears, take notice and acknowledge.  You asked, now receive.  Give credit where it is due.  It is not your imagination; simply the answer to your request—an affirmation that you are not alone at all, but swimming in a sea of love.

There Be No Dragons

In a dream you wrestle with a demon.  His arms wrap around you as if in a vice, and you are filled with fear.  Suddenly, you realize it is your own arms that are wrapped around yourself, and there is no one there.  A voice whispers, “There was never another one there.”  Then who was the demon?  The same one you struggle with now:  your fears. 

In an instant the demon is gone, and all it takes is awakening from the dream.  “But there are real threats here,” you say, and as long as you hold onto your fear, this will be your truth.  Until one day you awaken from this oh-so-real dream and find yourself in the next one.  Hold onto your fears or learn to overcome them by realizing there is only consciousness.  In a way, it is true:  it is all in your mind.  What is real is where you place your focus.  Do you wish to spend your life wrestling with your fears or walk in peace from one dream to the next?