Winter’s Dark Night

Many people seem to be experiencing great shifts and changes this winter.  They seem even more extreme than usual.  The vibrations surrounding the Earth right now are very chaotic, they are filled with revolution, freedom and breaking away from patterns of behavior.  This energy can seem extremely disturbing and downright irritating as it brings to the surface old fears, doubts, anger, rage, sorrow, grief and despair.  Work with the energy by claiming the light within your heart and soul.  Remember that the light shines into the darkness and does not fear what it sees in the shadows. You have more power to claim this energy and use it to build your dreams than to cower in fear from the velocity of the energy.

The dark night of the soul waits for no one to place a date on the calendar to deal with it.  The dark night comes when the soul is ready to see into the deepest, darkest depths and come out as a shining light, braver, stronger and bolder than before.

Cave of Despair and Grief

This winter provides a great time to experience the dark night of the soul.  Winter is the time to reflect, review and release all of the past year and often times, years of pain, mistakes and regrets.  This winter seems to have taken the darkness to a whole new level.  With weather extremes and energetic vibrational extremes forcing many of us to take refuge and hide away.

Go with the natural flow of the season.  Take time to relax, give yourself the freedom to review your life without prejudice or criticism.  It is ok to have made mistakes and it is ok to forgive yourself and others for pain that has been caused in your life.  Let go of the pain, release the regrets and reclaim your power.

If you feel as though you are overwhelmed by the darkness of the season, make sure to keep light around you.  Light candles, turn on the xmas lights if they are still up and replace light bulbs with full-spectrum light that will reflect the sun. 

Be gentle with yourself and take time to nurture your soul at this time.  Plan activities that will boost your spirit, feed your soul and renew your energies.  Surround yourself with friends and family who support you and let go of those that don’t.

Winter can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to drag you down to the depths of despair.  You will survive the winter, allow this time of reflection to help you clear the path to a brighter spring.  Reflect on new goals, new ideas and new creations to birth this spring.  What do you want to plant? 

In order to plant anything, you will have to let the ground rest and regain the vital nutrients the soil needs to allow any new life to grow.  Nourish the soil of your soul’s garden.  Clear away the debris that will threaten the new growth and weed out all that zaps your garden of vitality.   Allow yourself to sit in the mud, let it soak into your pores and cleanse away the toxins that have built up.  You will feel so much better when you are done and wash it all away in the rain.

Stormy Field

Fucking Perfect to Me

 

I saw the video the other day for Pink’s new song Fucking Perfect.  Some of the lyrics really tapped into part of my psyche and reminded me of how much pain people are feeling.  That we are built in such a complex way, our minds can be filled with so many traps to drag us down into darkness, depression and despair.  Many times these thoughts stem from childhood where we were beat down, broken down and made to feel less than the magnificent masterpieces that we are.  We are each a masterpiece, miracle creation that is waiting to shine the special light that is inside.  Don’t allow fear from childhood or stress from life keep you from being who you came to the Earth to be.  You are more than the darkest thought or fear that hides in the depths of your mind and the doubt that hides in your heart of hearts.

 ”You’re so mean

When you talk

About yourself, you were wrong

Change the voices in your head

Make them like you instead”

Change the voices and thoughts in your head that say you aren’t good enough, you aren’t strong enough or you aren’t pretty enough.  Whatever it is, there is never ‘enough’ to make you perfect.  YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT – BE YOU! Be who you came here to be.  Be proud of who you came to the Earth to be. 

Who you are is enough, just as you are right now.  Every time a negative thought or fear pops into your mind, cancel and delete it.  Replace that thought with one that affirms your beauty, intelligence, charm, love, kindness, generosity, creativity…the list is endless.  The negative back talk is so limited, don’t get trapped in the cave of darkness simply because it is comfortable.  Be brave and enter into the light, enter into the world with the faith that who you are is enough just as you are. 

If you need help with affirmations or letting go of negative thoughts, please contact me.  I would be more than happy to help  you heal and release negative thoughts that keep you trapped in pain, hurt and fear.

I realize that for some of my readers that this video may be triggering, especially the images of suicide.  Please if you need help, support or feel triggered, reach out for help.  If you are triggered by images of suicide, I would recommend not watching the video.

Pink – Fucking Perfect  – (Suicide Trigger Warning!)

I copied the below warning signs from www.save.org

Warning Signs of Suicide

• Ideation (thinking, talking or wishing about suicide)
• Substance use or abuse (increased use or change in substance)
• Purposelessness (no sense of purpose or belonging)
• Anger
• Trapped (feeling like there is no way out)
• Hopelessness (there is nothing to live for, no hope or optimism)
• Withdrawal (from family, friends, work, school, activities, hobbies)
• Anxiety (restlessness, irritability, agitation)
• Recklessness (high risk-taking behavior)
• Mood disturbance (dramatic changes in mood)

If you or someone you know have any of the above signs, please reach out.  Seek medical attention immediately, call 911 if you are tempted to harm yourself or know of anyone else who wants to hurt themselves.  If you see the signs, don’t wait for someone else to figure it out.  Those precious moments could be what changes into a mircale that is transformed by help, healing and recovery.

Suicide prevention sites:

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: www.save.org

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  or call 1-800-273-TALK

Movie for teens about suicide prevention: To Save a Life Movie http://tosavealifemovie.com/
Dan Savage ”It Gets Better” Project: http://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject

If you know of other sites or services that could help assist others in the prevention of suicide, please leave a comment.  Thanks!

Remember you are LOVED! You are LOVED for who you are now – in this moment- always and all ways! Never ever doubt it!

Happy Thanksgiving! Counting our blessings…

Cheers! Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Hope your day is filled with joyful times with family and friends! Don’t let expectations of the ‘perfect’ holiday ruin the incredible moments that you share. Often times, expectations can cause many of us to become stressed out about the holidays, making it hard to enjoy ourselves, crabby and naggy at our closest loved ones as we try to recreate the picture of what we think the ‘perfect’ holiday is.  Remember that really, there is only the present  moment and you get to decide how you are going to live in it.  Choose to be at peace, even if the turkey burns.  Choose to laugh when your children spill the gravy.  Choose to share love and a smile when your difficult in-laws show up.  You can choose to be happy, content and peaceful.  By choosing your emotions, others will see your peace and try to mirror it back.  It will allow everyone else to be at ease, laugh and have fun together.  Isn’t that really what the holidays are all about anyway?

This isn’t the day to bring up past fights, arguments or judgements we have about others in our lives.  It is about sharing the best parts of ourselves and opening our heart to allowing forgiveness and gratitude to shine out.  Take time today to think of something you appreciate about each person who is in your life.  It may take more time for some of the difficult people, especially if they are not choosing to be at peace today.  Remember that each person is in your life because you chose them to be there.  Receive the lesson, insight and gift that each person brings and let go of the judgement on them and yourself for the minor imperfections that make us all human. 

Gratitude Prayer –

Dear Mother Father God -

We are so thankful for this special day where we offer our thanks and gratitude for all of the blessings we have received in our lives.  Thank you for filling our lives with infinite prosperity and abundance in all things.  Thank you for this beautiful feast, prepared with loving hands and hearts filled with joy. 

Bless each hand that has played a role in the preparation of this feast, from the animals, to the farmers and everyone along the way.  Bless this food with your unconditional love and infinite peace so that it may nourish not only our bodies, but feed our minds, hearts and souls. 

Thank you for the infinite oneness we all share, may each person feel the loving connection to you and others today and not feel alone in this world.  Thank you for the joy that you bring to our lives so that each day can be filled with happiness and laughter.  Thank you for the wisdom that helps guide our lives so that it is filled with mercy, grace and compassion for ourselves and all others.  In gratitude, we thank you for every blessing in every area of our lives, today and always.  Amen!

Thank you for all of your love, laughter & friendship today and always!  We appeciate each and every one of you, for the special sparkling light that you are and the gift that you bring to our lives! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy 2nd Anniversary!

First Dance on the Beach

Happy 2nd Anniversay to my dear husband, may we walk through life with infinite love, abundance and joy always!

Two years ago, today, at 11am we were married on the beach in Key West, Florida with family and friends.  What a beautiful day it was on the beach.  Thank you for two amazing years, filled with adventure, joy and romance.  Thank you for sharing your precious love with me and walking this path with me.  Your unconditional love blesses me every day in so many ways and brings peace to my heart.  I love you, Donald, and am so happy we are walking this journey as one together.  Happy Anniversary!

True Companion by Marc Cohn

Walking Her Home by Mark Schultz

Lullaby by Dixie Chicks

What is Grace?

Image by night86mare via Flickr

Grace is feeling safe, secure and loved while you are on Earth.  Grace provides an inner strength and courage to face life’s challenges.  Grace helps you to hold onto faith and hope when all seems lost.  When you allow God’s grace to fill you, you will always feel God’s presence within you.  It is the seed of God’s spirit that thrives and shines when we are surrounded in the darkness.  That seed of grace can be nurtured to provide light to guide your way on even the darkest paths.  Grace helps to remind you that you are never alone and always loved.  I want you to imagine what it feels like to be loved and filled by grace. Feel that sense that you are never alone and always loved.

 Some crucial questions about Grace:

•  What do I think grace means?
•  How do I  receive grace? 
•  How do I activate grace in my life? 
•  Do I have to work hard to receive grace?

 Grace is not something you have to work for, no amount of good deeds can win you grace.  It is something that has already been set aside for you to receive.  Almost like a present waiting for you to accept the gift and unwrap it.  It is freely and easily given to you without any strings attached.  Accept God’s love and forgiveness for you and your life.  When you open your heart to God; God’s grace, hope and love flood in and fill you with more than you can ever imagine.  God’s grace is infinite, abundant and surrounds you every moment of every day. 

Grace is not confined to any particular religion.  No church has a monopoly on grace.  Grace is available to everyone, no matter who they are or what they believe.  Grace waits like a shining star hiding in your heart, waiting to warm you and spread through you like wildfire. 

Are you ready to light the spark to start a fire in your heart?

Suicide Prevention

Over the course of my life, I have encountered many friends and individuals who are at the point of suicide.  Whether they are just about to or are just starting to think about it due to hopelessness or feeling trapped having no way out of a situation.  There are so many hurting people in this world.  It is so sad to think about even one that thinks suicide is the only way out of a desperate situation.   I have a strong passion for helping people to find hope, their light, their path because it helps lead them back from the brink of death to life, filled with joy, hope, love, laughter and light.  Within each of us, no matter how dark we feel our lives have become, there is place filled with light that will  never go out!

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.  Together each of us can make it through the hardest, darkest, most difficult nights.  In order to do that, we must reach out, move beyond our comfort zones and seek out people who are alone or appear sad, lonely, troubled.  To put it simply – actually care about other people who we encounter on a daily basis.  If you do nothing, who will help?  

I copied the below warning signs from www.save.org

Warning Signs of Suicide

• Ideation (thinking, talking or wishing about suicide)
• Substance use or abuse (increased use or change in substance)
• Purposelessness (no sense of purpose or belonging)
• Anger
• Trapped (feeling like there is no way out)
• Hopelessness (there is nothing to live for, no hope or optimism)
• Withdrawal (from family, friends, work, school, activities, hobbies)
• Anxiety (restlessness, irritability, agitation)
• Recklessness (high risk-taking behavior)
• Mood disturbance (dramatic changes in mood)

If you or someone you know have any of the above signs, please reach out.  Seek medical attention immediately, call 911 if you are tempted to harm yourself or know of anyone else who wants to hurt themselves.  If you see the signs, don’t wait for someone else to figure it out.  Those precious moments could be what changes into a mircale that is transformed by help, healing and recovery.

Suicide prevention sites:

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: www.save.org

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  or call 1-800-273-TALK

Movie for teens about suicide prevention: To Save a Life Movie http://tosavealifemovie.com/
Dan Savage ”It Gets Better” Project: http://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject

If you know of other sites or services that could help assist others in the prevention of suicide, please leave a comment.  Thanks!

Remember you are LOVED! You are LOVED for who you are now – in this moment- always and all ways! Never ever doubt it!

Energy of the Earth

Energy of the Earth

  

The Earth is surrounded in its own bioelectric magnetic field.  Just as we are energetic creations, the Earth is an energetic creation.  There are many different vibrations that create the Earth’s energy.  These vibrations range from low, grounding vibrations (often seen as the color red) to higher vibrations that can lead to deep spiritual connections to the Earth (often seen as green).  Every vibration is available on the Earth, we just have to tap in and commune with Her.  There are thousands of planes and dimensions on the Earth.  People participate in only a few of these dimensions during their lifetime unless they learn to develop ways to astral travel either by meditation or shamanic journeys.  

While we go about our daily lives, we may often feel too busy to connect with the Earth in a meaningful way.  Driving our cars, working inside all day and most of the ways we entertain ourselves, keeps our focus off of the Earth and on man-made creations.  It is vital to your well being to connect with the Earth on an elemental level.  Your spirit longs to commune with the Earth, to ground and relax in your Mother’s warm embrace.  Nature revitalizes the spirit, bringing you back to a state of harmony and peace that often cannot be found in any other way.

When we connect our spirits with the Earth’s, we find that we are fully supported in our lives.  We remember that we belong here; we are loved and supported as children of the Earth.  We are able to return to the present moment, the now of our existence where all is at peace and all is well. 

The Earth wants nothing more than to provide love, nurturing and support to all that live upon her.  By bringing our spirits into harmony with the Earth’s vibration, we are easing her transition to the next stage of her development.  All of us, including the Earth are on a spiritual journey, evolving our own experiences in new and different ways.  The Earth is healing herself of all the years of mankind’s life on the planet.  

In areas where man has lived for thousands of generations, the Earth has taken on vibrations of fear, hate, control, rage, war, grief, and revenge.  Those areas where there has been the most build up are still in conflict.  The genetics of the Earth and the DNA of the humans that live there carry genetic changes that create new situations of conflict.  People are often filled with generations of hate for another culture without even understanding why.  A good example of this is the Middle East.  In order to clear that area of the human conflict, the Earth will need to be healed and brought back into harmony with us.  Do you ever come across areas where you feel sorrow, sadness or anger and don’t know why?  Perhaps you are picking up the emotions stored within the Earth.  

Anyone can help the Earth to heal and release lower vibrations of fear and hate.  When you become aware of an area on the Earth that you feel called to help heal, meditate on that area and send it love, peace and ask that it is brought back into harmony and balance.  The power of our intentions is amazing.  Never underestimate the miracle that focused love and peace can create.  

As more people become connected to the Earth and in harmony with the Earth’s vibration, it will be easier to heal not only the Earth but also ourselves.  Our peace is intertwined with the Earth.  As our peace increases, the peace on the entire Earth increases.  As your vibration spirals higher in love and light, the Earth spirals higher in love and light.  Your light will help raise the light on the planet in exponential ways; reaching out to transform hundreds if not thousands of others.  

Connect With the Earth Every Day  

 Some easy ways to connect with the Earth are: 

• Watch the sunrise/sunset and really take in all of the glorious colors
• Take a walk and focus on the energy you feel under your feet
• Meditate and connect with the Earth
• Clean up litter and trash
• Beautify the Earth by planting trees, flowers and other plants
• Interact with animals and birds that you encounter
• Seat with your back against a tree or rock and let your spirit connect with its energy
• Release stress, fear, hatred and anger to the creator for better use.  The Earth does not need to reuse this energy.
• Take part in global efforts to direct healing and peace to natural disaster situations that threaten the Earth, wildlife and humanity
• Develop your spiritual abilities to see the energy of the Earth flowing through trees, plants, etc.

Living Your True Purpose

Often as we go about our spiritual path, it can be hard to truly live your life’s purpose.  Many times it may feel hard to follow your path when real life situations challenge or block your way.  These challenges pop up to help you understand your life’s true purpose in a deeper way.  Challenges do not mean you have fallen off of your path or that you aren’t living your life’s true purpose.  Challenges suggest that you are being tested, strengthened and experiencing something new and different.  It is important during stressful times to take a moment to breathe and reflect on your life.

It might help you to ponder the below questions as you reflect on your life’s true divine purpose.  Answer from your heart and spirit.  These answers should come easily and not forced.  Be honest with yourself. 

•  What is my true purpose?
•  Am I having trouble fulfilling my life’s purpose right now?
• What is blocking me from walking my life’s path?

 

When making decisions in challenging situations ask yourself:

•  Which way brings me closer to my divine purpose?
• Which way takes me away from it?

 

Ways to boost your spirit and actively achieve your life’s purpose:

•  What am I doing each day to fulfill my true purpose?
• What am I doing each day that takes me away from my divine purpose?
• What feeds my spirit and makes my heart sing?
• How can I create time in a busy schedule that allows me to do things I love?

 

Take time each day to do something that boosts your spirit.  Each day you can take a small step towards your life purpose.  Even if you feel your current job or life situation is not matching up with your divine purpose, you can still take small steps each day to balance your life. 

Some steps you can take each day are:

•  Write out your life’s purpose
• Define what it means to be on your path
• Meditate
• Exercise
• Seek support from like-minded friends
• Network with others who do what you want to do
• Find a mentor to help guide you on your path

Preparing for Fall

Yellow Daisy

I can hardly believe that fall is fast approaching and summer is ending.  Perhaps this year it feels earlier than usual due to school starting a few weeks earlier in Florida than when I had lived up North and school didn’t start until after Labor Day, particularly not until after the Minnesota State Fair and the exhibition of the summer harvest in all of its magnificent glory.  In preparation for the coming fall, now is a good time to take stock of what you have accomplished over this year’s growing season.  

• Where the seeds that you planted in the spring able to take root and blossom into something you are proud of? 
• Do you still need to coax out a harvest from all the hard work you have done? 
• Perhaps some of your plants have died due to lack of water or nourishment?

Review each area of your life.  Praise yourself for all the hard work you have accomplished, even if it is not quite ready for you to harvest right now.  Perhaps what you are trying to grow is a winter crop that will bloom under the proper nourishment and support.  There is still time to reap an abundant harvest.  Are you open to receiving infinite abundance and prosperity in all areas of your life? 

Weed out of your life people, places and circumstances that take too much of your time and resources without giving anything back.  Don’t let weeds ruin the garden of your soul.  Many times weeds seem pretty and bright at first, it is only after time that you realize that they have taken over the entire garden and drowned out any other flower or plant.  You have a choice of what you allow to grow within the garden of your soul.  Be a master gardener and decide what is most important to your life and cultivate those positive choices in every aspect of your life.  You can create a masterpiece. 

Allow the energy from the full moon, release any build up of negativity and any regrets you may have over what has or hasn’t happened this summer.  Take time to rest, play and bask in the sun before the dark days of winter.  Store up all the joy, pleasure and relaxation that you can.  Give yourself permission to play with guilt-free abandon and spontaneity. 

  

Remembering to Make Good Choices

Currently in my life, I am going through a period where I need to review and reclaim positive choices for myself and my life as it feels like I have led myself astray from where my spirit wants to go just to maintain security and stability. Security and stability in life are important but they do not take the place of following your true purpose or living the life you desire to live.

Many times when life is particularly challenging it can seem downright difficult or even impossible to make a choice and even harder to know if the choice you are about to make is the right one. Right now I am reminding myself that it is ok to stop, take a breath and remember that there are infinite possibilities. Though to be open to the expanse of infinite possibilites, I have to return to a state of peace and love within myself and let go of the chaos that fear and stress can create in my mind and spirit.

In times of change, stress and fear often step in to take over for peace and love. When that happens, inspiration, encouragement and divine guidance often feel blocked or not even available. Take time to return to a place of peace so that you can open up to receive the divine guidance, wisdom and clarity that are waiting for you to make positive choices for your life. Perhaps this article will help you to also see that there are infinite possibilities and limitless choices that you can make that are of your highest good.

    One way to live a better life is to make better choices for your life.  These choices are not only about choosing to eat better or exercise more.  These choices are about treating yourself better, accepting that you may want something different out of life than other people want for you, or choosing to express how you feel no matter how other people will respond.    Are you making choices that make your heart sing? Are you making choices in y … Read More

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