Most folks present their powerhouse to the world. The more intimidating they can be the better. Scary. Reputation. Gain.
Other folks present their inner child, or the vulnerability of their inner child. Heart open, Light bright, seemingly nothing to be concerned about, weak.
When this vulnerability is attacked, it presents the Strength in Self, whatever is considered to be that strength, opportunity to respond to the measure moving against it, expanding, discovering.
What happens to the strongman who hid the inner vulnerability behind the reputation, when the reputation fails?
It is a very tough path, for there are many who spy it and enjoy crushing the vulnerability they see.
Great strength and resilience is manifested in this state. Overcoming the hurt of betrayal and outright cruelty.
It is a mental, emotional and energetic feat.
Open Heart.
Remaining loving, knowing that in your presence are those who make it their mission to destroy the innocence and pure intention in you, feelings of childlike wonder and joy.
Hurting.
Heart Open.
An apparent reckless willingness, to shoulder the pain, speaking openly.
Standing in the midst of ferocious, growling, hungry (needless?) eaters …
Heart Open.
Letting others see the truth of Love’s intent, its willingness to never shut down, to keep itself from the world, even while being buried into the ground.
Heart Open.
Courage … labeled as self-sabotage. Gathering wisdom and strength every time a hurdle is hopped and a few meters gained.
Heart Open.
Loving the Divine within the Temple housing the Soul.
Heart Open.
Learning as much as you can, about as much as you can … pertaining to Self, and the All that surrounds.
It’s time to pay attention to your “actions” because Mars is retrograde until February 2025.
(It seems some folks decided to ‘go forth’ anyway. Interesting visitations and events lately.)
During Mars Retrograde~
1. Don’t Argue, Fight or Start a War – Mars rules War. During Mars retrograde it’s a bad time to initiate a fight or dispute, because the aggressor usually backs off or loses. It’s a horrible time to start a war or begin a military action against another country because there isn’t a strong will or desire to complete the action. The invading country is likely to be the loser.
2. Don’t Have a Surgery – Mars rules surgery and is associated with surgeons. It also rules anything made of iron, including “cutting things.” If possible, avoid surgical procedures. Mars is a physical planet and during the retrograde, injuries and accidents related to carelessness (e.g. cutting) can occur more frequently. For that reason it’s considered a poor time for elective surgery. It’s not even a good time to find a new barber, hairstylist or any professional who works with a knife or scissors.
3. Don’t Start New Activities – If you do begin a new enterprise during Mars retrograde, your efforts to produce results will meet with greater frustration than usual. Projects are likely to stall or not develop as expected. You’ll find your energy level is lower than normal, making it harder to produce the success you had intended. If you’ve already started something, slow down and reassess your plans, adjust expectations and work through obstacles that are getting in the way of results.
It’s not a favorable time to start a new business with co-workers and partners. You’ll find that people will be unusually argumentative, and easily irritated when projects or activities do not run smoothly. Often the discord is so great, that even people, who normally get a long well, become angry and disruptive. The results are often poor decision-making based out of frustration, instead of patience and open dialogue.
4. Don’t Begin a Law Suit or Divorce – A lawsuit or divorce can be a fierce battle. Since Mars rules wars and battles, it’s not a good time for initiating a legal action. A lawsuit that’s initiated has no punch, with a high likelihood that the plaintiff will back off or end up the loser. If you’re trying to mediate a dispute, you’re likely to find yourself in heavy disagreement and not able to find common ground with the opposing party. When you present your side of the argument, there’s a lack of energy and passion in what you say that doesn’t compel the mediator to your point of view. To obtain better results in a lawsuit or mediation, wait until Mars goes direct on May 20th. (Note: Often during this retrograde you’ll hear about many high-profiled, celebrity separations and acrimonious divorces.)
5. Don’t Buy Mechanical Things – Mars rules anything made of iron such as engines and cutting tools. This is not a reliable time to purchase an automobile or any mechanical equipment. Just in the same way that Mercury retrograde can play havoc with the operation of cars and other machinery, you’ll find that computers and other equipment break down break more during Mars retrograde. In fact, if you have any mechanical equipment in need of repair, use this period to get it done quickly.
Use the Mars retrograde period, to slow down and reassess what you want and desire – before you take further action.
“… why did you not become you, the fully active, realized person that only you had the potential of becoming?”
“We are reminded that illusion is child’s play and to follow illusion, naïveté.” ~ Leo Buscaglia
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“Our main challenge is to uncover, develop and hold on to our unique selves.” ~ Leo Buscaglia
“If we are not becoming all that we are, it is we who are not changing, and why we, therefore, must suffer our own non-being.” ~ Leo Buscaglia
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“We are all much less than what we can be.” -Leo Buscaglia
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“I realize today that nothing in the world is more distasteful to a man than to take the path that leads to himself.” ~ Herman Hesse Demian
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If you don’t have trust, you don’t have anything worthwhile.
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No one can grow for us; we must each grow for ourselves.
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There he goes. One of God’s own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.
⸺ Hunter S. Thompson
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Those who want to love so badly, but the bodies of those we love have become hosts for brutalizers. It’s a dilemma …
Translation of the text written at the Entrance to the Temple of the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet, Karnak Temple
I only ask you to enter my house with respect. To serve you I do not need your devotion, but your sincerity. Neither your beliefs, but your thirst for knowledge. Enter with your vices, your fears and your hatreds from the greatest to the smaller ones, I can help you dissolve them.
You can look at me and love me as a female, as a mother, as a daughter, as a sister, as a friend, but never look at me as an authority above yourself. If the devotion you have for any god, It is greater than the one you have for the God that is within you, you offend them both and you offend the one👌
“Who art thou, and for what reason art thou here, O mortal?” the Angel asked.
For some people it’s not about love, it’s about need.
“If you want to change your personal reality, you’ve got to change your personality.” ~ Dr. Joe Dispenza
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What if I said yes to the moon? What if I let my calendar mind fall quiet and forget Let that incessant load of lists get parked Over there, by the side of the road That I used to follow when I thought I knew who I was when I thought I knew what I was ~ Clare Dubois, Founder of TreeSisters
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God disguised as a myriad things and playing a game of tag has kissed you and said, “You’re it – I mean, you’re really IT!” Now it does not matter what you believe or feel for something wonderful, Major-League Wonderful is some day going to happen. ~ Hafiz
Awareness … it’s a beautiful thing.
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Courageous is the soul who adventures into time and space to learn of their divinity. For while they cannot lose, they can think they have, and the loss will seem intolerable. And while they cannot fail, they can think they have, and the pain will seem unbearable. And while they cannot ever be less than they truly are – powerful, eternal, and loved – they can think they are, and all hope will seem lost.
And therein lies their test. A test of perceptions: of what to focus on, of what to believe in, in spite of appearances.
YOU are divine.
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God changes caterpillars into butterflies, sand into pearls, and coal into diamonds using time and pressure. He’s working on you too.
A year ago today, I heard myself pray, “I’m sorry I’m so stubborn. It was necessary in order to survive.” Right away the thought, “Why are you apologizing for it then?”
So I share with you.
If you did the very best you could in order to pull through the chaos, without hurting anyone intentionally, don’t apologize for making it. Recognize the resilience of your Soul and Spirit. Be grateful for what resides in you.
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