Like a river I am gentle and calm with “seasons” (situations) of roaring flow that can destroy.
I spent two hours floating in the natural mineral waters of GAIA. Floating, stirring the hot waters with the cool waters. I tipped my head back and let the water cover my eyes, and I floated there, senses calm and still, receiving much needed love and acceptance from the natural world.
Someone constructed this fantastic art! I hope it remains for a time, and that if it falls over it will not land on anyone. (They left their beer can).
After a couple hours I headed back toward town for breakfast. I was so relaxed, a little smile upon my face. I was so grateful for the many blessings I had received while enjoying nature’s warm bath.
I decided not to go all the way home. Instead I went to another location and sat on the waters edge for a few more hours.
As the roots of the tree equal it’s branches, so do our inner worlds match the outer.
Balance …
While relaxing in this space a young boy walked into the center of this shallow part of the river with his mother, and with her assistance he climbed the biggest rock in the water. He shouted, “Dad! Look! I’m king of the world!”
I laughed heartily. And then I cried. I had to go into the river and splash water in my hair and my face to disguise my emotion. He was so precious! I stated softly, “Yes my boy, you ARE king of the world.”
Even now, many hours later, my eyes leak at his excited, innocent proclamation.
On my trip back home, I sang songs to GAIA and the elementals of the forest, of the waters, of all life which surrounded me. I sang sweetly to them as I used to do as a young lady, wandering in the forest day to day.
Here are a couple video compilations from the day. I am so grateful for the many blessings I have received.
Elegance ~ It is found in the beauty of Nature. The Lotus waiting to bloom. Be the swan on the water and glide.
This day I give thanks for the miracle that is me. For I, who was once an ugly duckling, have become something more. I will see the beauty in myself, others, and nature even when things aren’t perfect. I know that what I become depends on what I’ve overcome. I will find my rhythm, glide on the waves, and I will be a swan.
Healing ~ Bless all in need of healing. Hope, and Love. Spirit grant us strength and wisdom. Guide us to the path of wellness.
This day I allow the Universe to show me the path to healing. I deserve vibrant good health and abundant energy. My immune system works better every day. I now let go of all anxiety. I feel afflictions in me dissolve. I honor my wonderful body with rest, good food, and moderate exercise. I will embrace my inner child. I will give myself all the love I need and I will heal my life.
Reconciliation ~ Remember the source of Love. A loving action is all you need to begin the process. Reach out with a simple first step.
This day I will pause and remember those I have left behind, my lost loves, and broken relationships. I will be brave and take a step toward healing the past. I will reach out with silent love but will expect nothing. For I know the most important mending needs to take place in my own heart. Looking back, I am filled with gratitude. For the good we had I am filled with joy. I will give myself all of the love that I ever needed. I will heal the past and I will be free.
Rebirth ~ No matter what happens you can find new wings. Rise from the past. Accept the positive change that is coming.
This day I give thanks for my trials and see them for the many gifts they bring. I know I grow stronger in the broken places. I know that the world will turn in my favor; that the dark night is over and a new day is here because the light has returned. I have ended things well and am ready for this new beginning. I will shine, because the whole universe is mine.
Gentleness ~ Strength is gentle. True kindness has wings. Love in action endures.
This day I let kindness grow in me. I will be gentle with myself and give my soul the love it deserves. I will focus on everlasting love and let it gently flow into the world. I am alive, my gratitude knows no bounds, and my heart now overflows with love and kindness.
Reading from the deck Magical Times Empowerment Cards created by Jody Bergsma
There Is Nothing Outside Of You That Can Bring You Peace. In These Racing Energies And Endless Thoughts And Opinions, Close Your Eyes, Breathe Deeply, And Remember Who You Are!
During These Times Of Transition, You Will Have Many Moments Where You Seem To Flow With Life And Nothing Bothers You. You Have Surrendered To The Moment.
Then A Word, Action, Or News Event Will Change Your Peaceful Mind To Chaos!
Sweet Beloved Ones! You Have Done Nothing Wrong! You Can Simply Get Back On Course And Know Your Peace Has Never Left You! The Energies Covered Your Mind And Now You Recover!
Breathe Deeply Now!
As You Practice And Repeat Pulling Your Attention To Your Heart Chakra, And Becoming Still And Quiet, You Will Desire To Return To This Sacred Place Throughout Your Day. There Is Always A Place For You Here!
It Does Not Matter What Another Says Or Does, It Does Not Matter About Your Perceived Past. All That Matters Is This Moment Of Now.
You Are The Love Of GOD. The Power Of The ONE.
You Are Everything That Is Powerful And Good And Your Strength Lies In Bringing This Forth In Conscious Awareness.
You Are Truly A Multidimensional Being Of Light And You Carry All Gifts Within As Light!
You Were Born Into A Physical Body To Experience Divinity In A New Way.
You Have Been Here Many Times And You Have A Planet Of Origin. You Are The Soul, Gifted With Free Will And The Presence Of GOD.
You Need Nothing Else. You Are Complete And Whole.
The Great Awakening Is Only Accelerated By The Perceived Negative Actions Before You!
Many That Were Asleep Are Realizing To Survive They Must Shift Daily. They Are Realizing That Only Love Matters And This Is The Only Answer.
The Silent Majority, The Ones Who Know And Understand The Truth Of What Is Happening, Will Soon Join As ONE And Truth Will Lead Again.
Today is a day to focus on removing obstacles. Some days it feels like doors shut, roadblocks go up, stairs become steeper. Obstacles can teach me things, I know. But sometimes enough is enough and it is time to clear them out. Today I remove any obstacles of thought or action that are keeping me from reaching my goals. These obstacles will diminish and my way will be made clear.
Attention …. I would also say Time, but time is a relative thing … an illusion.
In the past I viewed ‘others’ as sometimes stealing my time, wasting my valuable love, abusing and using it. I would get annoyed, hurt and angry … the cycle never seemed to end.
Yesterday, on my birthdate, the day WE as a Soul Family celebrate Life (ALL birthdays are special and celebrated for the Life it represents) I was gifted a new perspective.
You see … Time is an illusion, which means from whatever point of perspective we are at, this is what we deem time to mean, and we base opinions about the input and output upon whatever that meaning is.
For me, Time and Attention were intermingled, always swimming around each other. It seemed people demanded my attention, and whatever I gave never satisfied.
When we remove Time …. we understand what the most valuable currency to any life form truly is …. the Attention.
I realized that the singular me was giving attention constantly, yet in the demand for it from me, I was also receiving, from many.
Many aspects of life, many people and animals gave, and give, their attention to me. It is an exchange. While the single me gives, the singular me also receives, much more attention than I could ever release. This is how we are replenished … it is a near invisible exchange, or so it has become.
All of those I have interacted with, as singular, and as a collective, have paid me with their most valuable currency, their attention. I do not know how it is that I warranted such payment, such blessing, but they paid it anyway, indeed, while piling on a ton of interest.
How is it that I have become the wealthiest woman alive?
I have amassed an incredible amount of attention with special interest added. The most valuable currency of Life has been bestowed upon me abundantly, from many sources, seen and unseen.
Can you, can anyone see me understand this incredible gift I have received? Or have I become what you have paid? Have I become the collective that is you?
There is a consensus that I must be a powerful person. Could it be that those who have paid their attention to me, see not me, but the collective wealth which has covered my essence? Perhaps they are drawn, not to me, but to this incredible wealth which they themselves have generated and gifted? I sometimes wonder if I can even be seen any more, or if perhaps I am so intermingled in this wealth of attention, we have enmeshed and become one.
The shiny, glamorous, powerful collective of the most valuable currency to Life.
It is no wonder it is so attractive …. it has gone from the singular to the collective … it has expanded beyond recognition.
Yesteryear was a ‘time’ of separation, a challenging time when lack and theft were perceived as the norm.
Today, I see it as a true gift giving, every ounce, every interaction in which I receive attention, and share it in return.
Old habits of blame and pain, of retracting, shrinking and attempting to hold what little I perceived I had are gone now.
A new habit will be formed, one of a polar opposite, one I consciously choose to nurture.
An Attitude of Gratitude will be cared for and grown in myself …. every day, every moment, I will look for that which I am grateful for.
This morning, I am grateful for waking, for being able to share this new thought form with you, this change in perspective.
Shifting from the pole which says Lack is the norm, to its polarity which says Abundance is the norm.
It will be a challenge.
Swimming in a sea of polarity will seem like drowning, I may reach for the shore of what has been known, what had become comfortable, as comfortable as a sense of lack can be.
Negative habits took practice, and so shall this shift.
Yet with practice, this habit too shall become easy, second nature even. It will be a conscious effort in the beginning, and will slip into an unconscious state of being as time goes forward.
I look at it as an exercise.
I’ve climbed Mt. Everest and am exercising my mind, my will. It is tough, the air is thin, it is cold and void of comfort …. I will continue this exercise of Will … and when the time is right, I will descend this mountain …. and there, it should be a breeze to embody and share from a point of grace, of strength of mind, of a knowing that what was worked so hard for will become easier.
A sharing in the knowing that everything is exchange.
We get to choose what exchange we accept …. and perhaps we accept it all, even the not so nice… and we transmute it into a loving energy … even if we must do it while apart from the one(s) who have gifted.
Cheers, to recognizing true union, and the strength it provides us as individuals.
My supervisor allowed me to leave an hour early from work today. You see, it is a very special day.
I drove to my home town in the forest that lines the Columbia River Gorge and treated myself to a nice mineral bath and wrap afterward. The window was open and the birds were singing.
I thought about my Soul Brothers and Sisters … my Soul Family.
I thought how it isn’t just my birthday, it is our birthday … as Soul Family, all birthdays are ours to celebrate with each other, however that shows up.
I found myself even more grateful for them as I considered our shared beingness, our intimate connections through Soul and Spirit.
It dawned on me how large my family truly is … and I vowed to honor them all, even when I find myself annoyed, because love is what holds it all together. Even when sometimes we must love each other from a distance.
After my sweet and relaxing treat I stopped at the boat launch to watch the kite surfers. They are A-MAZ-ING! I was in awe as I saw their acrobatic moves, imagining the strength that each one of them has to possess in order to do this for sooooo looooong! They were surfing, then flying … it was really a sight to see.
Driving up the highway I stopped for a picture of the Bridge of the Gods. The trees are tall here (I am glad).
There was a plaque listing some sites to see should one wish to. Someday … I’d like to visit the Stonehenge memorial.
There was an interesting bit of history listed also, and my imagination roamed as I pondered it.
Here’s a couple more pictures from here, near the Bridge of the Gods. It certainly is a beautiful place, this planet … our GAIA.
Another site along the path back to town.
As I approached the city I literally felt the heaviness creep in. The energies here are dense and mottled.
Remaining in good spirits requires extra effort when dwelling here amid these condensed energies.
So I made a resolution, my birthday resolution. I vow to train myself in an Attitude of Gratitude. Not just for a moment, or a day, or a week … but as a new habit … one that will never need breaking or reformatting.
Thank you Creator and ALL Spirit/Soul entities who gifted me such a wonderful day today. I felt the blessing of it to my very core, filling my essence with beauty.
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