Roxanne Roberts's Blog, page 10
August 27, 2012
Full circle
There is a reason that a circle has been seen as a mystic and important type of symbol across many religions through the ages. It is a symbol for mother earth, it is the halo, it is the yin and yang, it is the beginning and the ending and so many, many more things. A circle is the perfect representative for spirituality I think, no matter what your interpretation is....
When we get down to it, our lives really are a circle too. When I start to think about where I am going and the path I have chosen as well as the people in it, I visualise a circle. I "see" all the parts of that circle (kind of like a bicycle wheel) as important moments, one following the other. The reason for this visualisation is to remind myself that there are no mistakes, there are moments in time you may think you would have liked to turn out differently, there are moments where things seemed dull and bleak, there are moments when you (I) have been less than your (my) very best. In the end however, we return to the circle, we continue on our path and the place before is wiped as the next moment arrives.
Wow, that was a really long way of saying that there really is no need to focus our attention on moments where things did not work out well. Reason being, we will be presented with a similar moment sometime in the future and we are given the opportunity to try it again and this time, meet our own expectations and do it "the right way" (for us that is *smile*) This is why it is a little bit futile to constantly go over moments that weren't the best, or to rehash things that are negative. In doing this, we are making it highly likely that, when presented with the same, or similar situation again, we will do things the same way. The attraction principle mixed in with a few other things *laugh* If you focus on the way things were, you close yourself off to the way things could be.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
When we get down to it, our lives really are a circle too. When I start to think about where I am going and the path I have chosen as well as the people in it, I visualise a circle. I "see" all the parts of that circle (kind of like a bicycle wheel) as important moments, one following the other. The reason for this visualisation is to remind myself that there are no mistakes, there are moments in time you may think you would have liked to turn out differently, there are moments where things seemed dull and bleak, there are moments when you (I) have been less than your (my) very best. In the end however, we return to the circle, we continue on our path and the place before is wiped as the next moment arrives.
Wow, that was a really long way of saying that there really is no need to focus our attention on moments where things did not work out well. Reason being, we will be presented with a similar moment sometime in the future and we are given the opportunity to try it again and this time, meet our own expectations and do it "the right way" (for us that is *smile*) This is why it is a little bit futile to constantly go over moments that weren't the best, or to rehash things that are negative. In doing this, we are making it highly likely that, when presented with the same, or similar situation again, we will do things the same way. The attraction principle mixed in with a few other things *laugh* If you focus on the way things were, you close yourself off to the way things could be.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
August 26, 2012
Patterns
All of life, the universe and most especially us, are made up of patterns. We revolve around patterns and routines, we make these patterns so we can recognise the world we are in, we construct these patterns to feel safe and comfortable.
The only problem with patterns and routines is that sometimes they can be far more hindering than they are helpful. Following the same patterns constantly will keep you safe and comfortable...that's a guarantee...however, how do you grow, learn and experience?
the main difference between patterns we construct for ourselves and the patterns created by the universe is that the universe is far more flexible than we are. Plants and animals adapt to new environments, things that weren't come into existence and things that were go out. The universe is constantly shifting and moving with all that is happening....it's only we, of all the creatures and "things" in the universe that struggle with making changes to our well established patterns.
This brings to mind a statement my Granny used to make..."If nothing changes, then nothing changes." Now I know she didn't make this up, but she did say it often...smart woman my Gran.
If you are unhappy with where you are currently, shake things up a little, change some well worn paths and go in a different direction for a bit. Start with something easy (so maybe you have something different for breakfast and go a different route to work) ease yourself into the "habit" of making changes to your structured routine and see where it leads you. Doing something different feels good, and even if it is only a small thing, it fills you with a sense of the new and gives you a taste of victory....then, you will find yourself in a place to take on some bigger changes and so on. Before you know it, you'll be making changes that, had you been asked to do a year ago, would have sent you into hysterics *smile* and you know what? It will feel and be fantastic!
Doing things differently is a great way to get to know the real you, the one that is not subject to circumstances and public opinion...give it a go!
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
The only problem with patterns and routines is that sometimes they can be far more hindering than they are helpful. Following the same patterns constantly will keep you safe and comfortable...that's a guarantee...however, how do you grow, learn and experience?
the main difference between patterns we construct for ourselves and the patterns created by the universe is that the universe is far more flexible than we are. Plants and animals adapt to new environments, things that weren't come into existence and things that were go out. The universe is constantly shifting and moving with all that is happening....it's only we, of all the creatures and "things" in the universe that struggle with making changes to our well established patterns.
This brings to mind a statement my Granny used to make..."If nothing changes, then nothing changes." Now I know she didn't make this up, but she did say it often...smart woman my Gran.
If you are unhappy with where you are currently, shake things up a little, change some well worn paths and go in a different direction for a bit. Start with something easy (so maybe you have something different for breakfast and go a different route to work) ease yourself into the "habit" of making changes to your structured routine and see where it leads you. Doing something different feels good, and even if it is only a small thing, it fills you with a sense of the new and gives you a taste of victory....then, you will find yourself in a place to take on some bigger changes and so on. Before you know it, you'll be making changes that, had you been asked to do a year ago, would have sent you into hysterics *smile* and you know what? It will feel and be fantastic!
Doing things differently is a great way to get to know the real you, the one that is not subject to circumstances and public opinion...give it a go!
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
August 25, 2012
Surround yourself
I was doing some research today in relationship to my "other job" *smile* and I read some amazing confirmation of the ideology I already practise. It seemed to me as I read though, that the information was pertinent to us all in our everyday lives.
The paper I was reading was targeting the concept of self-efficacy and the impact of this on student outcomes. Basically, self-efficacy is the understanding or judgement we make about our own ability to be successful in something whether it be solving a math problem, walking a tight rope or having a conversation with someone we just met. The paper went on to say that our belief in our ability to do something is paramount in creating a successful (or not) outcome.
Now this is nothing new to these posts...the concept that believing in and loving yourself are the first and most important steps to achieving your dreams and walking your path is almost a daily inclusion in any post *laugh*
The really interesting part came when the paper went on to discuss the way to assist students who had a low self-efficacy; students who have mental blocks to achieving success in certain areas. One of the strategies discussed was to create mastery tasks; small tasks within the ability of the person to achieve; they get a "taste" for success and their self belief goes up a notch or two. Gradually these tasks are increasing in difficulty and complexity and all unbeknown to them, all of a sudden they are completing tasks they thought were impossible. Cool! In relationship to our life path and our journey, this really highlights the thought that we just need to take one step at a time towards trust and faith in our divine team and our own ability to create the outcome we desire. As one of my favourite light workers would say, "Baby steps and stepping stones." *smile*
The REALLY interesting part came when the paper highlighted the need to surround the student (in this case ourselves) with positive role models for success. It highlighted the need for positive affirmation throughout the whole process and the celebration of success no matter how small! YES! I thought to myself as I read, validation for my teaching philosophy and also for my personal mission.
Surround yourself only with people who see the beauty and value that is you, who love you and support your goals and dreams, who do not put you down or tell you that you are being silly or a dreamer, who will help you to celebrate your successes and will also protect you from yourself when you become overly critical and hard on yourself.
Surround yourself with loving and respectful beings and watch your self belief grow stronger and your strides more purposeful along your path.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxox
The paper I was reading was targeting the concept of self-efficacy and the impact of this on student outcomes. Basically, self-efficacy is the understanding or judgement we make about our own ability to be successful in something whether it be solving a math problem, walking a tight rope or having a conversation with someone we just met. The paper went on to say that our belief in our ability to do something is paramount in creating a successful (or not) outcome.
Now this is nothing new to these posts...the concept that believing in and loving yourself are the first and most important steps to achieving your dreams and walking your path is almost a daily inclusion in any post *laugh*
The really interesting part came when the paper went on to discuss the way to assist students who had a low self-efficacy; students who have mental blocks to achieving success in certain areas. One of the strategies discussed was to create mastery tasks; small tasks within the ability of the person to achieve; they get a "taste" for success and their self belief goes up a notch or two. Gradually these tasks are increasing in difficulty and complexity and all unbeknown to them, all of a sudden they are completing tasks they thought were impossible. Cool! In relationship to our life path and our journey, this really highlights the thought that we just need to take one step at a time towards trust and faith in our divine team and our own ability to create the outcome we desire. As one of my favourite light workers would say, "Baby steps and stepping stones." *smile*
The REALLY interesting part came when the paper highlighted the need to surround the student (in this case ourselves) with positive role models for success. It highlighted the need for positive affirmation throughout the whole process and the celebration of success no matter how small! YES! I thought to myself as I read, validation for my teaching philosophy and also for my personal mission.
Surround yourself only with people who see the beauty and value that is you, who love you and support your goals and dreams, who do not put you down or tell you that you are being silly or a dreamer, who will help you to celebrate your successes and will also protect you from yourself when you become overly critical and hard on yourself.
Surround yourself with loving and respectful beings and watch your self belief grow stronger and your strides more purposeful along your path.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxox
August 22, 2012
There is more
One of the things that have held me back the most is my own conception that "this is all there is" and if I am honest, the thought that "this was all I deserved". I thought I was being really clever by saying, "Whatever I did in my last life must have been pretty bad because the karma I am living through in this one is terrible." In some ways this was an attempt to comfort myself, to make it OK that I was in a pretty bad place, to justify the fact that I had not made decisions and taken actions to shift myself from where I was.
So, I am taking it upon myself now to let you know...there is SO MUCH MORE...there is far more to life than you may expect, there is also far more to you.
I LOVE it when people underestimate me *laugh* I love their preconceptions and opinions, it makes me laugh and is so incredibly funny. I don't feel the need to make that situation uncomfortable any more (well not out loud anyway, I still laugh about ti in my head) I don't feel it necessary to prove how wrong someone has been or is continuing to be about me either...it's their call, their opinion.
I LOVE teenagers for their sayings if nothing else. When someone is making assumptions about a teenager that is totally wrong (well in my experience anyway) they respond with a very deadpan "Seems legit'" *laugh* A completely and appropriate response to my way of thinking. Maybe you have to hear one of them say it? A little passive aggressive maybe, but it completely fits the situation.
Look into your heart, if you feel a yearning or longing it is a great indicator to you that you KNOW there is more out there for you. YOU DID NOTHING WRONG! You have not 'earned" penance or purgatory in a past life, you are not being made to suffer for something you did or did not do, there is no punishment with the divine...none...we do that to ourselves.
Take a look around you, feel your way to what makes you happy and start to make decisions that bring you closer to that. If you are in a position where you are uncertain about what you want or feel too low to decide, then give the whole situation over to your divine team. They contracted to help you, let them do it. Many a time I have heard myself utter, "Well I don't know, so I'm just going to let you guys deal with it please. I'm off line, contact me when we've been through the tough stuff and I'll start to pay attention to the world again. In the meantime, holiday in faery land for me thank you."
To "settle" for less is to not honour YOUR contract with the divine. You were designed to be happy, to love, to experience great joy. That love starts within you. Search it out, share it around...live, love and have joy.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
So, I am taking it upon myself now to let you know...there is SO MUCH MORE...there is far more to life than you may expect, there is also far more to you.
I LOVE it when people underestimate me *laugh* I love their preconceptions and opinions, it makes me laugh and is so incredibly funny. I don't feel the need to make that situation uncomfortable any more (well not out loud anyway, I still laugh about ti in my head) I don't feel it necessary to prove how wrong someone has been or is continuing to be about me either...it's their call, their opinion.
I LOVE teenagers for their sayings if nothing else. When someone is making assumptions about a teenager that is totally wrong (well in my experience anyway) they respond with a very deadpan "Seems legit'" *laugh* A completely and appropriate response to my way of thinking. Maybe you have to hear one of them say it? A little passive aggressive maybe, but it completely fits the situation.
Look into your heart, if you feel a yearning or longing it is a great indicator to you that you KNOW there is more out there for you. YOU DID NOTHING WRONG! You have not 'earned" penance or purgatory in a past life, you are not being made to suffer for something you did or did not do, there is no punishment with the divine...none...we do that to ourselves.
Take a look around you, feel your way to what makes you happy and start to make decisions that bring you closer to that. If you are in a position where you are uncertain about what you want or feel too low to decide, then give the whole situation over to your divine team. They contracted to help you, let them do it. Many a time I have heard myself utter, "Well I don't know, so I'm just going to let you guys deal with it please. I'm off line, contact me when we've been through the tough stuff and I'll start to pay attention to the world again. In the meantime, holiday in faery land for me thank you."
To "settle" for less is to not honour YOUR contract with the divine. You were designed to be happy, to love, to experience great joy. That love starts within you. Search it out, share it around...live, love and have joy.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
August 21, 2012
Things I regret
Nothing.......
end of post...tee hee hee.
I'm funny right? No really though, in total seriousness, why bother with regret? Like guilt and fear, regret is just another human construct; we invented this one ourselves and ALL three are very alike.
I divorced regret when I remembered that there is no such thing as a missed opportunity, that all transactions that happen have a purpose (even though nine out of ten times we may be unaware of the purpose *laugh*) that I have nothing to fear and nothing to loose.
Keeping these things firmly in my mind...I regret nothing.
The things I have done, or not done; the choices I have made, or not made...all of these things have worked to create the "me" that I am currently and to show me, at times, the "me" I would rather not be. How could I possibly regret those things even when the outcome was not exactly what I expected or desired?
While I may not have always made the best choices or acted in the most authentic way; while at times I have let my temper and my brain rule me; while at times I have been my most human rather than my most divine and at times I have put myself in situations where people have had the opportunity to treat me in the most appalling manner....I cannot regret any of these things. For while the journey may have been different without these moments, there may well have been others that were worse, or I may have taken longer to remember a lesson that I needed to know.
Regretting any of my choices and actions would be the same as regretting being me. Since I have made a commitment to being me, loving me and forgiving me, regret has no place in my life.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxo
end of post...tee hee hee.
I'm funny right? No really though, in total seriousness, why bother with regret? Like guilt and fear, regret is just another human construct; we invented this one ourselves and ALL three are very alike.
I divorced regret when I remembered that there is no such thing as a missed opportunity, that all transactions that happen have a purpose (even though nine out of ten times we may be unaware of the purpose *laugh*) that I have nothing to fear and nothing to loose.
Keeping these things firmly in my mind...I regret nothing.
The things I have done, or not done; the choices I have made, or not made...all of these things have worked to create the "me" that I am currently and to show me, at times, the "me" I would rather not be. How could I possibly regret those things even when the outcome was not exactly what I expected or desired?
While I may not have always made the best choices or acted in the most authentic way; while at times I have let my temper and my brain rule me; while at times I have been my most human rather than my most divine and at times I have put myself in situations where people have had the opportunity to treat me in the most appalling manner....I cannot regret any of these things. For while the journey may have been different without these moments, there may well have been others that were worse, or I may have taken longer to remember a lesson that I needed to know.
Regretting any of my choices and actions would be the same as regretting being me. Since I have made a commitment to being me, loving me and forgiving me, regret has no place in my life.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxo
August 20, 2012
Love, love, love life
Today I experienced the most profound joy. Everything was delightful, the students made me laugh, people being mean made me laugh, my lunch made me laugh, teaching math made me laugh...quite literally, everything was funny today. Nothing phased me, nothing even got through the outer layers because it was all funny. I don't know how I found myself in this kind of moment today, I have absolutely no idea what the trigger was/is (pity or I might emulate it again *laugh*) I just woke up this morning to find that the world was an infinitely amusing place.
Can you guess what the response to all of this ended up being? Yep...the attraction principle came into play...all the people around me responded with the same absolute joy.
At one point, during an Arts Council performance, I was laughing so hard that tears were streaming down my cheeks, that kind of funny that happens when you are hysterically tired and no matter what you try to do to stop it, everything only makes you laugh harder. The students sitting near me were all looking in my direction, I just continued to laugh and laugh since I was physically unable to stop myself at this point anyway. The students started whispering and giggling, a few were pointing. All of a sudden around me, was this wave of beautiful laughter. They were not laughing at me, they were infected by the pure joy flooding through and out of me...funniest and most beautiful thing I've ever seen *big smile*
Once I realised that this was the moment I had found myself in, I chose to stay there and infect others with it too. I had not one behaviour issue, not one instance of negativity or nastiness in ANY of my classes today. The world was filled with joy, beauty and laughter. I'm putting this day in the bank so when a moment comes along that seems really hard, I can make a withdrawal on today to remind myself that the loving beauty of laughter changes everything.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoox
Can you guess what the response to all of this ended up being? Yep...the attraction principle came into play...all the people around me responded with the same absolute joy.
At one point, during an Arts Council performance, I was laughing so hard that tears were streaming down my cheeks, that kind of funny that happens when you are hysterically tired and no matter what you try to do to stop it, everything only makes you laugh harder. The students sitting near me were all looking in my direction, I just continued to laugh and laugh since I was physically unable to stop myself at this point anyway. The students started whispering and giggling, a few were pointing. All of a sudden around me, was this wave of beautiful laughter. They were not laughing at me, they were infected by the pure joy flooding through and out of me...funniest and most beautiful thing I've ever seen *big smile*
Once I realised that this was the moment I had found myself in, I chose to stay there and infect others with it too. I had not one behaviour issue, not one instance of negativity or nastiness in ANY of my classes today. The world was filled with joy, beauty and laughter. I'm putting this day in the bank so when a moment comes along that seems really hard, I can make a withdrawal on today to remind myself that the loving beauty of laughter changes everything.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoox
August 19, 2012
What to do when you can't do anything?
Over the last few days (and at other times) this amazing lethargy has come over me. It is almost like I am wilfully procrastinating over everything, spending inordinate amounts of time playing Spider Solitaire (I know I'm not alone here *smile*) rather than doing the work I know I should/or even that I wish to be doing, letting housework go by the wayside, practising marking avoidance and refusing to engage in conversations or any other interaction with others if possible to avoid them. Generally speaking, when this kind of mood takes me, I acknowledge and accept that perhaps my body and my team are telling me it is time for a rest and recharge period. I honour that feeling and take some time out to cave dwell.
Occasionally though, this "mood" seems to take a long time to pass, and I find that the more I rest, and the more I take time out and avoid contact with others that is not strictly necessary, the more prolonged the moment seems to become. The old saying that "Lethargy breeds lethargy" might have something to do with this, sometimes it is merely a reluctance to re-enter my life since it's so lovely in faery land *laugh*
I know when I have rested and "cave dwelled" long enough, because I start to become irritated with my own inactivity. Even so, it is at times a bit of a battle to get motivated and get back into the swing of things.
Today, I had had enough of cave dwelling, I wanted to re-enter the world, to become "productive" again and to complete tasks I had set myself to do. Any more marking avoidance and it was likely that my students were going to lynch me *smile*
Still, when I got up this morning, I made a coffee, went out to the garden with a book and sat in contemplation. This is the way I usually begin my day...difference being, I was sitting outside in the garden for an hour or so until I finally gave myself a shake and said, "You need to get started again." I went inside, turned on my computer in order to catch up on correspondence and get some school work done. Guess what I opened? Yep, Spider solitaire. By this point I was getting REALLY annoyed with myself. I forced myself away from the computer and stood in the middle of the lounge looking at the disaster zone. It really doesn't take long when you have a four year old *grin*
Giving a great big sigh, I went back to the computer...a few more games wouldn't hurt...right?
This time I threw myself out of the chair with some VERY strong admonitions about my choices and exactly what I thought of them (luckily the four year old was not at home today).
So what did I do to get myself to begin?
I went to make another coffee and decided that I could wash a few dishes while the kettle boiled. I ran the sink and started washing a few things, just a few mind you. The kettle boiled, but I decided to finish the dishes. Looking around, I decided I really liked the feeling of at least ONE clean room in the house, and looked into the laundry/bathroom...oh dear! "I can put a load of laundry on," I thought, "that's not too taxing, and while that's on, I really should sweep the floor." And that's what I did. I am sure you can predict what happened next? That's right, I went from room to room, tidying this, picking up that, dusting off everything. Pretty soon, the job was done. Feeling a little energised, I mowed the lawn...and then the neighbours lawn *grin* (Still doing marking avoidance) then had a luxurious shower, facial and hair wash. I felt like a new woman!
I then drew an illustration, put a loaf of bread on and some veggies in the slow cooker for dinner...right!...getting there. I looked at the clock and to my surprise, it was only midday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Resigning myself to the inevitable, I sat down to mark papers. It was no where near as awful as I anticipated (nothing ever is) and I was done in a surprisingly short period of time. I still had HEAPS of time on my hands; looking at the clock again, it only read 2pm! I shook it a little to make sure the batteries were working...they were.
Throwing out a "thank you" to my divine team for creating the time I needed, I approached the computer again....insert scary and threatening music here *laugh* ...OK, so here was the test, can/could I complete tasks on the computer without opening solitaire????
Yep... 2 modules of my on-line course done, caught up on correspondence and paper work for school, checked out my book's facebook page and sucked up some of the amazing positivity there, and now? Writing my first blog for two days *wry smile*
When I look back on today I clearly see the lesson I was asked to remember. When you are uncertain what to do, when life seems overwhelming and you have come to a standstill, just take one step towards your goal. Then keep taking those steps, and soon, you'll be running along the journey.
Today started with the dishes, and look where it ended up!
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Occasionally though, this "mood" seems to take a long time to pass, and I find that the more I rest, and the more I take time out and avoid contact with others that is not strictly necessary, the more prolonged the moment seems to become. The old saying that "Lethargy breeds lethargy" might have something to do with this, sometimes it is merely a reluctance to re-enter my life since it's so lovely in faery land *laugh*
I know when I have rested and "cave dwelled" long enough, because I start to become irritated with my own inactivity. Even so, it is at times a bit of a battle to get motivated and get back into the swing of things.
Today, I had had enough of cave dwelling, I wanted to re-enter the world, to become "productive" again and to complete tasks I had set myself to do. Any more marking avoidance and it was likely that my students were going to lynch me *smile*
Still, when I got up this morning, I made a coffee, went out to the garden with a book and sat in contemplation. This is the way I usually begin my day...difference being, I was sitting outside in the garden for an hour or so until I finally gave myself a shake and said, "You need to get started again." I went inside, turned on my computer in order to catch up on correspondence and get some school work done. Guess what I opened? Yep, Spider solitaire. By this point I was getting REALLY annoyed with myself. I forced myself away from the computer and stood in the middle of the lounge looking at the disaster zone. It really doesn't take long when you have a four year old *grin*
Giving a great big sigh, I went back to the computer...a few more games wouldn't hurt...right?
This time I threw myself out of the chair with some VERY strong admonitions about my choices and exactly what I thought of them (luckily the four year old was not at home today).
So what did I do to get myself to begin?
I went to make another coffee and decided that I could wash a few dishes while the kettle boiled. I ran the sink and started washing a few things, just a few mind you. The kettle boiled, but I decided to finish the dishes. Looking around, I decided I really liked the feeling of at least ONE clean room in the house, and looked into the laundry/bathroom...oh dear! "I can put a load of laundry on," I thought, "that's not too taxing, and while that's on, I really should sweep the floor." And that's what I did. I am sure you can predict what happened next? That's right, I went from room to room, tidying this, picking up that, dusting off everything. Pretty soon, the job was done. Feeling a little energised, I mowed the lawn...and then the neighbours lawn *grin* (Still doing marking avoidance) then had a luxurious shower, facial and hair wash. I felt like a new woman!
I then drew an illustration, put a loaf of bread on and some veggies in the slow cooker for dinner...right!...getting there. I looked at the clock and to my surprise, it was only midday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Resigning myself to the inevitable, I sat down to mark papers. It was no where near as awful as I anticipated (nothing ever is) and I was done in a surprisingly short period of time. I still had HEAPS of time on my hands; looking at the clock again, it only read 2pm! I shook it a little to make sure the batteries were working...they were.
Throwing out a "thank you" to my divine team for creating the time I needed, I approached the computer again....insert scary and threatening music here *laugh* ...OK, so here was the test, can/could I complete tasks on the computer without opening solitaire????
Yep... 2 modules of my on-line course done, caught up on correspondence and paper work for school, checked out my book's facebook page and sucked up some of the amazing positivity there, and now? Writing my first blog for two days *wry smile*
When I look back on today I clearly see the lesson I was asked to remember. When you are uncertain what to do, when life seems overwhelming and you have come to a standstill, just take one step towards your goal. Then keep taking those steps, and soon, you'll be running along the journey.
Today started with the dishes, and look where it ended up!
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
August 16, 2012
Accept love
I walk through the world sometimes, I look at the people around me, I reflect on moments in my past and I wonder what "changed" for people? What changed to move them (and me at times) from the awe filled, wonder struck, loving and non-judgemental beings that we are all born as...to fearful, resistant and closed beings?
I think one of the reasons is the lack of acceptance for self. There are a lot of things we could "blame" for this (media, actions of others, situations) however, I am fond of saying to my students when they have done the wrong thing, "Everyone, all people, have a reason for their choice in behaviour, everyone....this however, does not give and EXCUSE for the choice or mitigate the consequences." This is very quickly followed by, "You did it, you own it, you make restitution for it, you move on!"
While we are not talking here about misbehaviour of a teenager pushing a boundary...I think the concept still applies.
We are who we are, none of us perfect, all of us making choices that given time, and a little more information we may not have made. However, our state of being, our way of being and the consequences of these choices reside within us. We have all the information we need inside of us to make reality match our expectations...all we have to do is love...beginning with ourselves.
Open your heart to accepting that you are a part of a divine and amazing creation and that to join in the beauty and the wholeness of it all, we only have to be open to giving and receiving love, becoming a perfect conduit for love energy and shining our own unique light on the world.
A plant does not feel guilt over taking the suns light and transforming it into energy, an animal faces no dilemma over not sharing its personal space and sacred places with other animals, the butterfly is not concerned that its life span is only a few days.
We are not required to either.
It's just about love, it is all about love, because only love is based in reality.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
I think one of the reasons is the lack of acceptance for self. There are a lot of things we could "blame" for this (media, actions of others, situations) however, I am fond of saying to my students when they have done the wrong thing, "Everyone, all people, have a reason for their choice in behaviour, everyone....this however, does not give and EXCUSE for the choice or mitigate the consequences." This is very quickly followed by, "You did it, you own it, you make restitution for it, you move on!"
While we are not talking here about misbehaviour of a teenager pushing a boundary...I think the concept still applies.
We are who we are, none of us perfect, all of us making choices that given time, and a little more information we may not have made. However, our state of being, our way of being and the consequences of these choices reside within us. We have all the information we need inside of us to make reality match our expectations...all we have to do is love...beginning with ourselves.
Open your heart to accepting that you are a part of a divine and amazing creation and that to join in the beauty and the wholeness of it all, we only have to be open to giving and receiving love, becoming a perfect conduit for love energy and shining our own unique light on the world.
A plant does not feel guilt over taking the suns light and transforming it into energy, an animal faces no dilemma over not sharing its personal space and sacred places with other animals, the butterfly is not concerned that its life span is only a few days.
We are not required to either.
It's just about love, it is all about love, because only love is based in reality.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
August 15, 2012
Blessings
may you always feel love
may you find your true path
may your journey be just as you desire it
may your heart be in the lead
may your trials be few
and your rewards many
may you always trust yourself
may you find others who share your journey
may you always remember your team is standing by to help
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
may you find your true path
may your journey be just as you desire it
may your heart be in the lead
may your trials be few
and your rewards many
may you always trust yourself
may you find others who share your journey
may you always remember your team is standing by to help
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
August 14, 2012
Moving through
One of the things that used to frustrate me, and now is a precursor to amazing joy is seemingly tougher times AFTER asking for divine assistance. That wasn't really very clear was it? *laugh*
There are times when I have asked for guidance, for help, for divine intervention in whatever form it takes to help me remove myself from a situation or to manifest a reality that I choose, and immediately it SEEMS as though everything has become even more difficult and undesirable!!!!!!!! Frustrating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is actually happening is that in order for there to be change...there has to be change. Simple right? *smile* The "thing" with divine intervention is that it is best achieved by putting the request out there and leaving the details up to the team working with you. The down side (if there is one) is our inability to see the whole story at once. While things may appear as though they are more difficult and that nothing has changed at all, in fact things are changing, are happening and moving and shifting and sometimes that can be very uncomfortable. Change is always uncomfortable at first (well it seems that way anyway). The key then, is to see these life transitions for what they are...a manifestation of the reality we asked for. I can't predict how my team is working to effect the changes I have asked for, I can't always see the blessing in the changes as they are happening. What I have learnt though, is that these times are the beginning of a magnificent new direction, that when complete, makes me wonder what "all the fuss" was about during the difficult moment.
Sometimes the old thought patterns and pathways are challenged so that we can make way for the new. Sometimes a situation becomes more uncomfortable so as to be untenable so we realise we have to move on to get what we asked for. Sometimes there is just transactions we have to have in order to become who we asked to be.
Whatever the case, I know now that when things are feeling particularly difficult after I have asked for guidance and change, that a transition is occurring as my divine team work to help me. This does not change the perceived difficulty, it does give me hope, understanding and the opportunity to trust myself and my team all the more for the challenges presented.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxo
There are times when I have asked for guidance, for help, for divine intervention in whatever form it takes to help me remove myself from a situation or to manifest a reality that I choose, and immediately it SEEMS as though everything has become even more difficult and undesirable!!!!!!!! Frustrating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is actually happening is that in order for there to be change...there has to be change. Simple right? *smile* The "thing" with divine intervention is that it is best achieved by putting the request out there and leaving the details up to the team working with you. The down side (if there is one) is our inability to see the whole story at once. While things may appear as though they are more difficult and that nothing has changed at all, in fact things are changing, are happening and moving and shifting and sometimes that can be very uncomfortable. Change is always uncomfortable at first (well it seems that way anyway). The key then, is to see these life transitions for what they are...a manifestation of the reality we asked for. I can't predict how my team is working to effect the changes I have asked for, I can't always see the blessing in the changes as they are happening. What I have learnt though, is that these times are the beginning of a magnificent new direction, that when complete, makes me wonder what "all the fuss" was about during the difficult moment.
Sometimes the old thought patterns and pathways are challenged so that we can make way for the new. Sometimes a situation becomes more uncomfortable so as to be untenable so we realise we have to move on to get what we asked for. Sometimes there is just transactions we have to have in order to become who we asked to be.
Whatever the case, I know now that when things are feeling particularly difficult after I have asked for guidance and change, that a transition is occurring as my divine team work to help me. This does not change the perceived difficulty, it does give me hope, understanding and the opportunity to trust myself and my team all the more for the challenges presented.
With love and light
xoxoxoxoxoxo
