Clever talk disrupts virtue; a little lack of forbearance disrupts great plans.
~~The Essential Confucius, Thomas Cleary
Virtue is the foundation of all achievements; no house whose foundation is not solid can be enduring. The mind is the root; no tree whose roots are rotten can be flourishing.
~~A Chinese Garden of Serenity, Reflections of a Zen Buddhist
Four years ago I posted this. It is incredible what hind-site shows us of our growth. Keep going, friends.
TEMPTATION
It seems temptation still has its hold on me. When will I ever learn to subconsciously let go of past habitual patterns? It’s easy enough while awake, yet the ‘tests’ continue in the astral, and I find myself failing … failing myself.
There are times when I’d like to kick down a door and save those I hear being abused, yet for some reason, I don’t.
It seems those in the astral want me to know just how powerless I am. It seems I ought to meditate on personal power before nodding off at night.
Perhaps I’m not a warrior after all.
Perhaps I am merely a survivor.
Or, perhaps the time for my true test simply has not arrived yet.
Whichever way, the night is the night and the day is the day.
May this day be filled with that which brings smiles to faces and even laughter to hearts.
Be well friends.
May the best arrive for you in the coming moments.
Many don’t have the drive or determination to go through the pain in order to gain.
It hurts, this expansion, this adding value to one’s soul.
This is the difference between you and they.
You have the courage and inner fortitude and faith to endure with patience until TMH aligns you with your purpose, your increase.
They will do everything in their limited expressions to put that pain onto others, and then syphon out the gain.
You are not the same.
They want to appear as you … strong and mighty,
You simply Are.
Before cutting the branch of a tree or removing a flower, tell the spirit of the tree or plant what you are going to do, so that they can withdraw their energy from that place and not feel the cut so strong.
When you go to nature and want to take a stone that was in the river, ask the river keeper if he allows you to take one of his sacred stones.
If you have to climb a mountain or make a pilgrimage through the jungle, ask permission from the spirits and guardians of the place. It is very important that you communicate even if you do not feel, do not listen or do not see. Enter with respect to each place, since Nature listens to you, sees you and feels you.
Every movement you make in the microcosm generates a great impact on the macrocosm.
When you approach an animal, give thanks for the medicine it has for you.
Honor life in its many forms and be aware that each being is fulfilling its purpose, nothing was created to fill spaces, everything and everyone is here remembering our mission, remembering who we are and awakening from the sacred dream to return home.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
~ Rumi
The vanguard (sometimes abbreviated to van and also called the advance guard) is the leading part of an advancing military formation. It has a number of functions, including seeking out the enemy and securing ground in advance of the main force.
Many of you don’t remember your mission … to search for hidden pockets of foulness, to expose yourself, your innocence, your purity, to be vulnerable so the wicked come out to play.
You’ve gained access to darkness, to spaces and places hidden from the sleepers in the game.
Through your suffering, you’ve attained knowledge none other could.
Through your inner resilience, perseverance, and refusal of giving away your soul, you’ve made shift possible.
All the crooks and crannies of rats unseen, have been seen. Irrefutable evidences, you’ve gained.
You are more valuable, and more necessary than you may understand.
Thank you family.
You flew blind, they raped your mind, and yet still, here we are.
The Most High and family, all of their scary friends in shadows too, are here with full understanding, because of you. Because of your sacrifice and willingness to be a solution provider.
I love you.
When they tried to destroy my mind, I decided to take control and be the destroyer.
Then I slowly began building back, better, and they didn’t know it because they believed it was they who thrust me into darkness, into chaos.
I suppose this is why they got confused.
Plus, being connected to Source, sharing the entire experience, this unconventional method of approaching mind rape, helped a lot.
I do hope there have been new discoveries made by this seemingly insane and perhaps psychotic approach to dealing with parasitic attachments.
It certainly felt to be at least a little reckless.
Sometimes change requires us to get a little crazy.
A healthy gut impacts virtually every aspect of our body by improving our immune system and supporting the health of organs such as the heart. This has important knock-on effects on our daily lives by promoting healthy sleep and a better mood.
Our gut microbiome is made up of hundreds of different types of bacteria, some necessary and good (or friendly) and others that can be detrimental to our health. For that reason, it’s important to look after your gut and keep everything working in harmony. Certain factors can contribute to gut issues such as lack of sleep, too much stress, taking antibiotics, eating processed foods, or having too much sugar in your diet.
Some signs that your gut may be in trouble include:
Let’s look at how to improve your gut health by making a simple but healing vegetable broth. First, I’ll explain how the different ingredients support a healthy gut and then share how to make the recipe.
I’ve used the following ingredients in this recipe: cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, miso paste, ginger, coconut oil, and turmeric.
However, turmeric does negatively affect some people’s digestion, especially where they already have issues. If you know that turmeric doesn’t sit well in your stomach then leave this ingredient out of the broth.
This is a very simple recipe to prepare and should only take five minutes or less. It will then take one hour to cook, roughly 20 minutes to cool, then you need to strain it at the end. You should take this three times a day if you are experiencing gut problems or once a day or every few days if you are looking to maintain your gut health. You can make larger batches if you are going to be taking this regularly to save yourself time. If you divide the quantities below into four serving sizes each portion will have approximately 40 calories.
Ingredients
Utensils
Method
Slice 10 oz. of cabbage up into strips and place them in your pot.
Cut 4 carrots and 6 mushrooms into quarters and add them to your pot.
You can take some straight away or put it in the fridge. It will also keep in the freezer for a couple of months if you store it in airtight containers.
The gut microbiome is host to an abundance of intestinal flora that can make (or break) your physical and mental health depending on if it is balanced. From immunity to nutrient absorption, anxiety and depression to weight loss, the gut microflora plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Many don’t give a second thought to gut health until an issue develops. However, this is a mistake. If you would like to truly thrive, caring for your gut should be a top priority. And one of the best ways to do this is through diet and medicinal herbs.
Outcast, mentally tormented and stripped of memory
Treated as an unworthy guest in their own house
By those who couldn’t even do the upkeep
Rebirthed
Reborn
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