I have always found myself in "cleaning" mode when change within is taking place or when I am processing something. The last few days of 2013 I spent cleaning my kitchen. I cleaned the stove; washed cabinets, woodwork, counter top tile, glass and windows; and cleaned out and reorganized shelves and drawers.
The first of January I cleaned out my art studio, organized, and threw or gave away everything I really didn't need. I bought a new steam mop and I cleaned all my hardwood and tile floors.
It is January 22nd and I have already finished my bookkeeping for 2013 and have gathered all my tax info for our accountant. Next on my list is to start cleaning out our home office.
I have often read that to make way for the NEW, you have to clean out the OLD, so perhaps that is what I am doing now. I am making way for something new. But no matter, it feels good have done this and everything is CLEAN!
Oh well, I have cleaning to do......gotta run!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Truth
I was
born in Alabama and raised in a small town near the Florida state line. Being raised in the Deep South during
the 50’s and 60s did very little to aid my development of self-confidence and
self-worth. I had little, if any self-esteem, and spent most of my young adult
life pleasing others. I was married at 21, a mother at 23, divorced at 27 and
in therapy at 28. I truly believe everyone should undergo counseling. The world
would be a better place.
When I was 30 years old, I moved to New Orleans and lived there for twelve years. During that time I met, lived and worked with a spiritual teacher. The development of my spiritual awareness became a key part of my existence.
My journeys have taken me throughout the states, Mexico, Europe, Egypt, India and Israel - with a yearlong stay in Egypt in 1989, which was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Discovering all the rules, views on life and values I was taught here in the states had little or no validity in other parts of the world was a very eye-opening and transformational experience for me.
I was 42 years old when I suffered a life threatening illness. That traumatic experience provided a crucial moment of clarity that changed my life. For the first time, I truly comprehended that my happiness, welfare, joy, unhappiness, misery – you name it – everything was in my hands. I understood that I was the one responsible for every aspect of my life and this realization was the catalyst of self-empowerment for me. It transformed my life. I accepted this immense responsibility and I began to live, walk and talk “My Truth”. “My truth” is what makes me “me”. I cherish “my truth” and I always come from “truth”. ALWAYS!
I believe one’s TRUTH is the most sacred and powerful element in the creation and development of self-empowerment. Being willing to express TRUTH in our relationships with others, in our work and in all aspects of our lives is the key to transformation.
When I was 30 years old, I moved to New Orleans and lived there for twelve years. During that time I met, lived and worked with a spiritual teacher. The development of my spiritual awareness became a key part of my existence.
My journeys have taken me throughout the states, Mexico, Europe, Egypt, India and Israel - with a yearlong stay in Egypt in 1989, which was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Discovering all the rules, views on life and values I was taught here in the states had little or no validity in other parts of the world was a very eye-opening and transformational experience for me.
I was 42 years old when I suffered a life threatening illness. That traumatic experience provided a crucial moment of clarity that changed my life. For the first time, I truly comprehended that my happiness, welfare, joy, unhappiness, misery – you name it – everything was in my hands. I understood that I was the one responsible for every aspect of my life and this realization was the catalyst of self-empowerment for me. It transformed my life. I accepted this immense responsibility and I began to live, walk and talk “My Truth”. “My truth” is what makes me “me”. I cherish “my truth” and I always come from “truth”. ALWAYS!
I believe one’s TRUTH is the most sacred and powerful element in the creation and development of self-empowerment. Being willing to express TRUTH in our relationships with others, in our work and in all aspects of our lives is the key to transformation.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Change Begins With You
When we find ourselves in bad situations over and over again, the question most of us ask is: "why does this keep happening to me?" However, if that is the question being asked, more than likely a solution will be slow in coming.
To actually find a solution to the problem or to stop the cycle of bad experiences, the correct question to ask is: "what am I am doing, thinking, or believing that creates this experience over and over again?"
When you examine your thoughts, actions and deeds as they relate to an unwanted or difficult experience, you will discover that you are the cause of the problem, and that you are the source of the solution. If you continue to operate with the same thoughts, same actions, and same deeds without making any changes, why would you expect to create a different experience? Same thoughts, same actions, same deeds equals same experiences.
To actually find a solution to the problem or to stop the cycle of bad experiences, the correct question to ask is: "what am I am doing, thinking, or believing that creates this experience over and over again?"
When you examine your thoughts, actions and deeds as they relate to an unwanted or difficult experience, you will discover that you are the cause of the problem, and that you are the source of the solution. If you continue to operate with the same thoughts, same actions, and same deeds without making any changes, why would you expect to create a different experience? Same thoughts, same actions, same deeds equals same experiences.
If you want a different experience, then you have to just get over yourself and do something differently, think something differently, or act in a different way. Change in your life begins with change in you.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Distraction
I have noticed that for the past few months I have been processing so many little things.....small issues like what someone said, what someone didn't say, etc, etc, etc. I asked myself why am I processing all this trivial stuff? In my meditation the other morning, I received my answer - "Distraction". Processing trivial things that don't matter is the mind's way of keeping us distracted and from being present in the moment.
As long as I stay focused on insignificant things that I can't do anything about, I will not be present, I will not BE. I can't control what others do. I can't control what others think. OTHERS are not my responsibility. My responsibility is ME.
My intention now is to notice when I find myself "stuck in thought", and to release those thoughts by saying, "that isn't my concern" and then I try to just let it go. Really! I just have to get over myself.
As long as I stay focused on insignificant things that I can't do anything about, I will not be present, I will not BE. I can't control what others do. I can't control what others think. OTHERS are not my responsibility. My responsibility is ME.
My intention now is to notice when I find myself "stuck in thought", and to release those thoughts by saying, "that isn't my concern" and then I try to just let it go. Really! I just have to get over myself.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Election November 2010
Personally, I've never thought of myself as very political. I am registered as an Independent. I vote from my heart. I vote for what I think is best for our nation, our planet, our world. I am very saddened by the political scene right now, and some part of me said...."Why vote? Does it really matter?" The wisdom of my age said "YES, it matters". There are so many people on this planet that have died for the right to vote, and are dying for the right "TO VOTE". So PLEASE! Honor your birth right. Follow your HEART and VOTE. Whether you vote or not, you really are influencing your future. To that I say - Have more voice in your future by voting.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Acceptance
The other day, I had a conversation via email with a friend of mine. My friend was unhappy and depressed with his current circumstances - the lack of a romantic relationship and feeling all alone.
My advice was: embrace being alone. Love it, accept it, and don't fight it. When you do, the perfect partner will appear. I've always found that when I TOTALLY accept whatever it is I don't like, IT changes.
My friend responded and said he felt I had taken his feelings and the circumstances of his life too lightly.
Again, I responded: In every spiritual teaching I know, acceptance is the key to change. What you resist, persist. My point - accept it. Accept the fact that you have created being alone. If you were supposed to have a partner right now, you would have a partner right now. Life doesn't always give us what we want, but it does always give us what we need. On some level, you chose this, so again, my point is to accept the fact that you are not in a relationship right now. Trust the universe. Trust yourself, and focus on all the good in your life and on everything you have to be grateful for.
The truth is I really needed to hear my own words. I had recently returned from a trip to Florida to visit my son, his wife and my 8 month old granddaughter Catalina. I had totally fallen in love with Catalina and felt my heart was being torn out when we left to return to Oregon. I had enjoyed every single second I had with her, and now I was sad because I felt I was missing out on so much since we live so far away. My choices are (1) to focus on the pain of separation or (2) accept the fact that I created it this way and just appreciate and be grateful for the time I did have with her. If I am to have a different experience, I will create it at some point. Until then, this is what IS. All I can really do is accept it. I immediately felt better.
Two days later I received an email about a Coexist Event with this Affirmation:
I cannot change what IS, only what will BE, by ACCEPTING what IS.
How perfect!
Since the message was received from Coexist, I will include their website for reference.
http://www.coexistcelebration.org/home
No wonder we are grandmother and granddaughter.
It is truly a GRAND experience!
My advice was: embrace being alone. Love it, accept it, and don't fight it. When you do, the perfect partner will appear. I've always found that when I TOTALLY accept whatever it is I don't like, IT changes.
My friend responded and said he felt I had taken his feelings and the circumstances of his life too lightly.
Again, I responded: In every spiritual teaching I know, acceptance is the key to change. What you resist, persist. My point - accept it. Accept the fact that you have created being alone. If you were supposed to have a partner right now, you would have a partner right now. Life doesn't always give us what we want, but it does always give us what we need. On some level, you chose this, so again, my point is to accept the fact that you are not in a relationship right now. Trust the universe. Trust yourself, and focus on all the good in your life and on everything you have to be grateful for.
The truth is I really needed to hear my own words. I had recently returned from a trip to Florida to visit my son, his wife and my 8 month old granddaughter Catalina. I had totally fallen in love with Catalina and felt my heart was being torn out when we left to return to Oregon. I had enjoyed every single second I had with her, and now I was sad because I felt I was missing out on so much since we live so far away. My choices are (1) to focus on the pain of separation or (2) accept the fact that I created it this way and just appreciate and be grateful for the time I did have with her. If I am to have a different experience, I will create it at some point. Until then, this is what IS. All I can really do is accept it. I immediately felt better.
Two days later I received an email about a Coexist Event with this Affirmation:
I cannot change what IS, only what will BE, by ACCEPTING what IS.
How perfect!
Since the message was received from Coexist, I will include their website for reference.
http://www.coexistcelebration.org/home
No wonder we are grandmother and granddaughter.
It is truly a GRAND experience!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Passage from Initiation by Elisabeth Haich
I read Initiation by Elisabeth Haich about 20 years ago I guess. This book isn't for everyone, but I believe the right book comes along whenever you are ready to receive the gift it offers. The first time I tried to read this book, I wasn't ready, but a year or so later I was able to read the book and receive the information it offered. There was one passage that touched me on a very deep level. For some reason it resonated within my soul and I felt it should be shared.
If you would have the message of the Gods to direct your life, look for that which repeats, again and again, for this is the message given you by the Gods; the Karmic lesson you must learn for this incarnation. It comes again and again until you have made it part of your soul and your enduring spirit.
If you would have the message of the Gods to direct your life, look for that which repeats, again and again, for this is the message given you by the Gods; the Karmic lesson you must learn for this incarnation. It comes again and again until you have made it part of your soul and your enduring spirit.
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