From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.”
Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.” Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,” but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you will probably understand phrases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.”
“Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure and unbridled joy.
“Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.
Because of “just a dog,” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
I hope that someday they can understand that it’s not “just a dog,” but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a man/woman.” So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog,” just smile–because they “just don’t understand.”
Went for a walk on a trail off the old scenic hwy. I found some tufts of fur and a heart rock. Arranged it and said a prayer gifting it back in a good way to Mother.
Strolling among the Standing Ones I stopped and what do I see? A heart rock, and the word “friend” someone left behind.
Continuing along the way I found some orange peel, moss, a cool leaf and some wonderful smelling fallen branches. Branchlettes? Haha. So beautiful out here! Arranged them, said a prayer and walked on, feeling happy.
May it bring a smile to all who pass.
That song “don’t worry about a thing, cuz every little thing is gonna be alright” started playing in my head.
Such sweet moments, presenting themselves to me.
Found a cool stick and some more pretties. Arranged them and said a prayer of gratitude for the sharing of such wonderful things with me.
Here, I can smell the sweetness of the fir trees. Smells fruity.
Found some leaves that were just veins. And some more fur and a couple empty snail shells. Another opportunity to say a prayer for life.
Check this out! Reminds me of some sort of rune or magical symbol. It’s wood.
It’s been said that the natives used to bend the young trees like this to “point the way” for travelers. I did not put the note there, but was very happy to see it.
I saw a young woman and man walking swiftly and I stepped aside to let them pass. He was walking ahead of her and it looked like she was just trying to keep up. I thought to myself, stop, and look at something sweetheart, let him go. She totally missed the beauty of the flowers blooming.
Walking along I saw this tree. It appeared to be a dead tree but the wood was still quite solid. I wondered what might have done this damage to it. Perhaps a bear? Were they looking for bugs? I did not see any claw marks, just little bits gnawed off, all about the same size.
I stood between these two beauties for a time, one hand on each.
As I exited the trail after a lovely 2.5 hours in the forest I came upon more fur. I arranged it and said a prayer to Gaia for her beloved furry friends, and mine …..
As I left, I wore a smile. My countenance was extremely peaceful, still is. Gaia has healed me more times that I am even aware of.
I love her so much.
And she loves us.
Here is a compilation of the beautiful flowing waters.
It is with Great Gratitude I recognize this day the presence of Benevolence …
Guardians, Master Teachers and Guides, Ascended Masters, Archangels, the Blue Avian and all other benevolent ET groups working on behalf of Life here on Earth, for Gaia herself, and in the Multiverse.
I LOVE YOU
Thank you for being present in my life. Thank you for sharing Care and Attention to the matter at hand. Thank you for Loving me, and so many others.
Indeed … I Announce to the World on a consistent basis what a blessing your presence is.
“One of the conversations I enjoy most with the patients I visit is about the visions they see. The other day I was with a gentleman who shared that he has been seeing people in his room, mostly men. He is not afraid of them, they seem like they are there to help him feel less alone.
I asked if he talked to them; he told me he didn’t know what to say, so we discussed things he could ask them. He asked me if this meant he was dying soon. My response was that while yes… he is dying, I did not believe they are representative of the time frame. I told him I thought that maybe being near death allowed him to be more receptive to their presence and they knew that, which is why they were there. This seemed an acceptable answer to him.
I saw him again the following day and he told me that he started to talk to them, they didn’t say words, but he felt their answers, one of which was that he was safe and not to be afraid, which he welcomed. Then he proceeded to tell me that his two dogs who had passed away came to see him. A tear rolled down his cheek. He said they jumped on his bed and curled up next to him.
I would like to think that when I am near death, my dog Jack will curl up next to me…”
Thank you Source Creator, Higher Knowledge, and All which dwells in me, All that I Am.
I am grateful for this day.
I have been without power for 4 days, it is 35 degrees in my house. I was fortunate to be blessed with the ability to purchase firewood for my fireplace. I am blessed to have a roommate who is there all day to keep the fire going while I am at work.
I am blessed with the opportunity to earn pay, which (hahaha) keeps the lights on, usually, but that has allowed me to afford the wood now burning in the fireplace.
I am grateful to be here for a few hours, where the heat is working.
I am grateful, for the negativity in my mind seems to be subsiding.
Although I wake, on the defensive, knowing that my dreams (my subconscious) is being observed, I realized a few moments ago that those who interact with me in the astral are not all of the same caliper. Some I understand mean me a not so pleasant future … but then again, it could just be a reflection of my “attitude” towards my visitors, a misinterpretation of the plan.
I am grateful to know that I have the authority to change my stance on things, according to my Will.
I am grateful for the hard lessons I have received over the last 18 years.
Hard lessons for certain, which have built my character and my compassion for those in a “hard place” in the many various ways that shows up, and also for Self.
Hard lessons which taught me that “judgement” isn’t always righteous … toward others, but particularly, for Self. After all, what we see in the world is a reflection of what is in our own minds and heart … in order to change what is seen and experienced, there is a need to change ones own character.
Releasing the need to be on defense or offense is critical … the coming Utopia requires that we be kind, that we lift others, that we give of ourselves, and in so doing all of this will be granted us as well.
I read today, “The path of self enlightenment begins when you realize that all in the material realm is an illusion created by chaos and true balance in ones own life comes from how they perceive their own consciousness” and that “high vibrations allow negative vibrations to pass through unimpeded”.
And so I begin practicing, to allow negativity to flow through me unimpeded … feel it, think it, release it without responding to it.
Mastering the Self is quite the challenge!
I am grateful to the helpers and teachers who have assisted in the process, for me, and for others.
Understanding had been so elusive in life, only now peeking at me from a state of higher knowledge.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to my journey.
Thank you to everyone who has shown me Love … even when that Love did not feel like Love.
I am grateful, knowing that while we all have separate paths, they will all meet someday in Unity.
I am so happy that I have been blessed to see my true essence in the astral, not once, but twice.
While the world seems to be falling apart, while everything freezes and power outages grow in number, I sit back … and I live.
I slept in until 9am. As usual, sensing another’s presence in my solar plexus. Not love, but not total darkness either. Someone(s) are familiarizing themselves with my energy as I sleep … at least they are being gentle about it.
I Rise … and feed the pups as usual. The snow is so deep they did not travel far from the rear door to do their business.
I prepare my morning meal. I eat and give the remnants to my eager fur kids. They know they always get some of what mom’s having.
I look at my dining room table and I think, “Having flowers in the house is so nice!”
It is from this place I drink my tea and view the snow covered ground and the birds who gather around the feeder. It is a beautiful site.
I call or text my friends and relatives, all are fairing well, and I am grateful. Grateful for these times when it becomes apparent that what we have is actually great abundance, and even when lack comes, there is still enough.
It takes attention to be able to see these things.
My longest known friend has been without power since yesterday and PGE states it will be back on in another two days. He has a gas fireplace for warmth and a gas bbq, so he’ll still be ok.
Others warm their homes with a wood stove. And can cook on it too.
Thus far I seem to be protected from this storm. Yet still, I wait until evening to build my fire in order to preserve wood, just in case the power does go out.
I’m going to pour a bath, and enjoy the warmth of it while it is available to me.
Since this is a very quiet day, energies far and wide muted as they reel in and deal with their experiences of the now moments, it seems calm, in the midst of this storm.
I will kick back later and write about my goals, listing my intentions, and place my thought, my attention upon such things.
Attention ~ the most valuable currency to a human, or so I once thought. Now I am convinced it it the Soul which is the most valuable, especially since I now understand this is the way humans are seen by other intelligences. Finer than the most delicate silk, more valued than any precious metal or gem … the Soul.
The Soul is a direct connection to Source. It IS the Source … which is why so many long to possess it, to mold it, to create from it.
Effort will be made to come clear in regard Soul and what it means to me.
It is no shallow topic which warrants a shallow answer.
Dear Self ~ I love you … and find you the most fascinating person ever!
Through everything you’ve experienced you are willing to remain open to Love and to Loving.
Bravely, you shatter internal barriers that could keep you from Love.
Courageously, you remain open to receive fully this Love, knowing full well being wide open could also lead to suffering.
You understand that Love has no price not worth paying.
I am so proud of you as you continue to hold the doors open to your sibling and parents even though they do not show care or concern for your existence.
The way you continue to hold Love in your heart for others is amazing! Your ability to forgive, seemingly, immeasurable.
You are gentle and kind.
I am so sorry I treated your body, heart and mind so roughly while allowing others to do the same.
I will spend the remainder of days making it up to you, with proper care from me, and the insistence that it be shown by those who have placement in your life.
I apply intention, and effort, into healing your heart. You’ve been through a lot emotionally, energetically, and physically.
You have needed to be ‘tough’ all your life. It seems you are a magnet for those who long to possess your light, your beautiful essence. Seen, unseen … they continue to try.
Focus, dear, on the Love that resides in you. Pay no attention to those who’s entire existence seems to be intent on interrupting the personal Will of you, of others.
I want to walk with you, to talk with you, to Love you as no one ever has. You deserve my devotion and the devotion others have for you.
Allow it to flow from me to you, fully. Accept it from others. Be willing to recognize Love coming to you through others daily on behalf of Source Creator.
I Love the way you laugh at seriousness, at incredible absurdity and in the face of fear. May you always release Love in the face of anything or anyone who attempts to overpower your senses or your devotion to Self and to Soul.
I am going to start cooking for you again. Wholesome, nutritious meals, tasty even.
I am going to dress you in fashion appropriate for your personality … all of them …. that wascally character.
I am going to give you more time in nature, to smell the flowers and feel the breezes.
You are the best thing to ever happen to me.
Our relationship has been tumultuous. I have allowed others to do you wrong.
From this moment on I will do everything in my power to Love you fully and to eliminate from your presence anyone who does not honor you, or cherish you as you are, and as you deserve.
Gratitude today for the things that are rarely mentioned. Thank you to the herbs that we burn for ceremony and herbs we use to cook with. Recognition to the dirt, grasses and sands that cover Mother Earth for us to walk on. Grateful for the foods that grow on trees and vines to provide us with nourishment for a healthy body. Thanks to Creator for making us human so we can enjoy all that our Mother Earth has to offer.
A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food.
The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But a few days later he came back to return the stone to the wise woman.
“I’ve been thinking,” he said, “I know how valuable the stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Please give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone.”
