Loops and Spirals

"The whole Universe is based on rhythms.

Everything happens in circles, in spirals."

John Hartford

Life can consist of numerous positive and negative loops, allowing us to consistently repeat behaviors. If we experience an overwhelming situation, the anxious feelings can be repeated  in other arenas, creating a destructive pattern. Round and round we go, like the mouse running on a wheel inside of his cage.

The spiral is also a circle, but it is a coil setting us free. When followed inward, we discover a path leading us to deeper understanding about life and personal growth. Maintaining a curious mind, we connect the dots leading to parallel streams. Even when things are heart breaking, we travel deeper inside, gathering pieces of needed understanding.

Traveling within a spiral, we discover deeper levels of intuition that propel us through gradual or sudden change. Sure footed, we move beyond preconceived ideas. Healing rather than repeating, we gather momentum, Vibrational energy pulls the spiral outwards where we utilize our knowledge learned from within.

 

Haunting ...

"It's the fear of the past repeating itself that haunts you."

T.W.W. 

Perhaps it is a belief in after life that reduces my fear of death. Accepting I have no control of my time on earth, worrying about the future is minimized. Maintaining a sense of power, I have choice as to how I perceive the unfolding of the present. Then there is my painful past that looms large, tainting all that I say. 

Life delegates rich opportunities and my heart soars. Then my ego kicks in, whispering to my inner child, recalling times when hope turned to sadness. In my head, I know this is a wound that needs to be healed, and yet I am so vulnerable. Fear is a thief, stealing joy from divinely offered situations. 

Outcome depends upon the strength of my inner core. It works best if I send my ego to go sit in a chair and hug my inner little girl with assurance of adventure. Requesting guidance from Spirit and trusted guides, I move forward open to the lesson needing to be learned. It may be difficult or disappointing, but I will not be stopped by fear.

 

Without Damage Or Harm

"Be who you are and say what you feel because 

those who mind do not matter and those 

who matter don't mind."

Dr. Seuss 

When pulled out of our comfort zone, we do better if we have a place to express our fears, concerns, and expectations. Whether anger or grief presents, retaining it impacts our health physically, emotionally and spiritually. Writing is free, private and disposable. We do not have to be creative or perfect in any way. It is a readily available outlet.

Without censorship, our inner thoughts flow. We can let it all out as no one is listening or viewing the written word. If we are embarrassed by what we write, it can be immediately discarded or burned. When our writing is saved, however, it becomes a learning tool as we look back and become aware of the progress we have made.

There is no need for perfect punctuation or precise grammar. Let all feelings spill out remembering that phrases or snippets of pain can be splayed across the page. Some are not good with words, but enjoy doodling or sketching as worries pop up in the mind. Writing is the perfect way to give voice without damage or harm.

 

Ask and Receive ...

"Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it."

Maya Angelou

Right now, in this very moment, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Keep breathing deeply until you feel a sense of peace between your body, mind, and spirit. Bring to mind a lovely thought and creatively insert your lovely self within the space. Imagine all of the senses awakening and inserting life into this dream like vision.

In this imagined space of peace, feel connected with the outer world, spiritual world, and inner awareness. Fully embrace this sense of calm, experiencing tranquility. Releasing all boundaries, imagine what steps are needed to bring this vision into reality. Discern how to begin and what actions are needed.

No longer wait for a knight in shining armor, as you have a warrior spirit to move through boundaries that keep you from being free from thoughts of self-doubt or unworthiness. Remember who you truly are and utilize your gifts without comparison or self-sabotage. You get to be you only if you choose, so choose now and choose wisely.

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At Day's End ...

"I might not know who I was yesterday or who I'm going to be tomorrow,

but I know who I am right now."

Sabrina Carpenter

Even though the sunset was so amazingly beautiful, I experienced a sadness tugging at my heart. My thoughts were heavily focused on the sinking sun, when they could have been  happily speculating about it's rising debut tomorrow. I realized the truth of this could be aptly applied to my perceptions about personal days as well.

At days end, the weight of things left undone can weigh me down, but if I choose to shift my thinking, excitement will fill new expectations! Effort placed into creating new patterns of thinking and fresh outlets for joy, result in producing higher levels of energy. With more energy, projects, goals and levels of happiness are easily attained.

Dismantling limiting beliefs, there is new found freedom in discovering who I truly want to be.. How exactly do I want to experience my world no matter what limitations face me?  My past no longer matters and who knows how much future remains. All the more reason to begin right now, not waiting for one more moment!

Loud Mouth?

"Communication leads to community, that is, to

understanding, intimacy, and mutual valuing."

Rollo May

There is a time to use our voice and to speak our truth in order to be seen and heard. Without communication, the distance between us grows distinctively broader and less accurate. To make a point, we do not have to raise our voice.The louder we are, the less we are heard. No one wants to listen to a loud mouth.

Communication is not limited to our verbal exchanges. Our friendly eye contact with  others and our helpful gestures often times speak louder than words. The more visible we are to others, the greater chance of creating community. Simple recognition between strangers enhances our daily experiences.

So our body language and the tones of our voice accompany what we are wanting to share with others. When we speak with love layered upon our tongues, less harm is done. Allowing ourselves to be known and learning about others decreases the division. It is not about agreeing, but about respecting each other's space.

 

Reflecting The Universe

"When we look into our own hearts and begin

to discover what is confused and what is brilliant, 

it isn't just ourselves that we're discovering.

We're discovering the universe."

Pema Chodron

When life challenges us, we turn to outlets whether they are healthy or not. We tend to reach outside of the self for distraction rather than looking at what is triggering the sense of  disharmony. As our internal turmoil is viewed, the sensation of discord takes on a negative discoloration. Automatically, we want to bury it.

When perspective shifts from judgment to discovery, we begin to see parallels with the Universe. Lack of climate control ravages the earth, but the beauty of our world is never over shadowed. This aught to be true for ourselves. We may make poor decisions, but that does not make us a total failure.

Start on a personal journey exploring good qualities and enhanced life skills. Begin to perceive new ways to utilize them and take action. This does not mean we ignore pressing matters, but rather balancing them with activities that feed the soul. It is time to start recalling what we like about ourselves and brilliantly shine.

Bridge The Gap

"Sometimes I think I live in a gap between two worlds, one world

that I have to wake up to, to be adherent of the rules dictated by others.

The other world is sweet, fresh, and misting inviting adventure into 

the unknown, melding ancient wisdom with new discovery."

Ritta Klint

There came a time when I began to seek a bridge between my professional life and my personal existence. My private space was filled with spirituality that was not yet supported by the general public. With courage, I began to blend the two worlds together presenting in a manner in which I felt authentic and at peace.

With the ability to appear as my whole self, the division between politics, religions, and social groups grew to be even more apparent. I watched others slipping on a false mask only to be replaced by one more. I could only imagine the inner stress of never being able to simply be real. I was willing to run the risk.

We are responsible for selecting diverse people, various cultures, and intimate spirituality into our lives to enhance our experiences. If our true nature is hidden, we mislead others creating separation and facilitate the division between two worlds. Our beautiful energy will be scrambled by uncertainty, rather than magically reaching for the moon.

Between Me and My Tree

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."

John Muir 

Walking in the midst of trees, I slow down. My mind untangles and in the quietude, I begin to hear songs from birds, water rippling in a far away stream, and leaves dancing in the breeze. This somehow makes my heart swell, as I am transported back in time when energy flowed between me and my tree.

Early in childhood, living in a busy city, I found a singular tree that awaited me, standing tall and welcoming. Squeezing between buildings, I would promptly sit in front of my tree with my back feeling the bark digging into me. No language was spoken, but I certainly understood the communication between me and my tree.

 

Leaning in, I connected with the layers of the tree offering freedom to me.  The calm this union formed allowed my imagination to catapult into other realms. Perhaps these childhood experiences were introductions to the awareness of energy and vibrations I have grown to love. Yes, this was my safe space between me and my tree.

Strengthening Moral Compass

"I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values,

and follow my own moral compass, then the only expectations

I need to live up to are my own."

Michelle Obama

Morals may change as we face new experiences in life or obtain broader awareness of others plights. Our set beliefs may expand as we step outside of our educated or emotional thought patterns while witnessing reality in our world. Human behavior cannot always be predicted, and either strengthen or weaken our belief system.

A moral compass monitors our sense of right and wrong and differs from one person to one other. It assists us when we are faced with challenging decision making. It nudges us from within when we are faced with judgments that may stand against our moral code. Our inner guide can be challenged by politics, religions and social codes.

Moral codes begin to take definition in childhood whether through punishment, reward, acceptance, or developing belief systems. We begin to notice injustice outside of ourselves, which increases our sense of values. Our personal moral code impacts how we engage with our lovely selves, others, and society. It is imperative to know where we stand.

 

Crevices ...

"A secret freedom opens through a crevice you can barely see."

Rumi

When we fall short of our goal or neglect to stay the course, it is easy to criticize and shame ourselves. How different our experience would be if we reacted with kindness and loving tolerance for human error. If we would respond with understanding and patience just like we would for a friend, our ability to advance would heighten.

The ability to accept our flaws allows us higher energy to explore even our darkest cracks hiding the past or what we are avoiding in the present. It is within these crevices that we reclaim our power and bring light to what needs to be healed. Embracing our limitations, oddly offers us a true sense of freedom.

Entering into closed off spaces, we begin to understand our automatic reactions to people, places and things. Everything that we have repressed taints our view of the present and limits our sense of ability. Bringing fresh air into what has been closed off reduces fear and welcomes fresh insight leading to authentic living.

 

Not Giving Up!

"It takes a dream to get started, desire to keep going,

and determination to finish.'

Eddie Harris, Jr

Never give up on a dream no matter how much time passes. With a positive mindset, recall in detail how this vision first surfaced. Sit with it recalling intention and desires. Begin to feel the excitement with speculation as to how to restore this vision. Maybe circumstances have changed and going back is impossible, but what if positive movement was restored?

With patience and determination, anything is possible. Perhaps some elements need to be released, but surely there is no need to let go entirely. It takes courage and perseverance to creatively restore that which was once lifting our hopes and desires. Replace doubt and resistance with embellished versions of this dream needing to come true.

Step out of fear and into a comfort zone. Allow creativity to revitalize what was once hoped to bring vibrancy to life. Challenges will be inevitable, but face them with excitement and adventurous imaginings. Even when there is setback, get up and try again. Emergence of hope an joy will be the fuel for the excursion. 

Evolving Lightly

 

"It's dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly

child, lightly. even when you are feeling things deeply. 

Lightly let things happen and lightly cope.

Learn to do everything lightly. 

Let things happen."

Aldous Huxley 

Growing up in Chicago, I can remember sitting by Lake Michigan watching boats go by. Their movement calmed me and my mind could rest. At the time, I felt so much of my existence was used to process my day dreaming. Continuously caught aloft in thought, I was told I was wasting my time. Little did they know the depth of my thoughts.

To this day, I still process challenges in heightened visualization. Highly creative images surface and deeper wisdom emerges. Perspectives stretch and grow during these quiet and mesmerizing states. There is a calming and gentle flow now that allows me to view life without trying so hard.

It becomes clear to me, that my inner child becomes hyped up and races as fast as she can away from emotional confrontations. I can counter balance, thankfully, by allowing the presence of my higher self to gently settle in and restore peace. Lightly, I have learned to evolve lightly.

Entwined

"Hold my hand forever, and never let it go."

Unknown

Holding hands can be a silent acceptance that stabilizes fear of the unknown. It offers a connection to safely move forward without ownership or possession. It can be a part of a love language between mother and child, husband and wife or simple soul sister recognition. It is a symbol of unlimited friendship and love.

Grasping one other's hand, we can curb our sense of facing the world alone. The union offers a sense of belonging and connectedness which all of us needs. It is an action suggesting forward movement. It portrays inclusion and triggers memories of joy while strengthening a sense of trust.

Personally, I find holding hands as act of intimacy. Especially now, being blessed by a romantic relationship, entwining fingers sends the message of acceptance, appreciation, and respect. Being highly sensitive, handholding offers me an exchange of energy suggesting that he and I will be forever more. 

 

 

Birthing Labors of Love

"There is no better life than a life spent laboring at love ...

exerting effort not because we have to, but because we

believe that what we are bringing into being is valuable."

Moira Weigel

Labor is hard work, followed by the rewards of birthing something valuable. There is attachment and connection as well as responsibility and accountability. Questions of being too little or too much hover throughout the process. In the midst of gestation we may wonder what we are doing.

Laboring demands a balancing act as we do not want to be overbearing nor do we want to be lack luster. We are also plagued by wondering if there will be flaws or malfunctions. Thoughts may also wander towards the amount we have invested and if there will be sufficient outcome.

They say 'anything worth doing is worth doing right' so we throw our body, mind and soul into our labor. Our body does the heavy lifting, our mind plots and plans, and our spirit pleads with Divinity for successful outcome. When it is all done in love, every birthing pain has been worth it! 

Thank You For Being You

"Thank you for being you."

Anonymous 

Within my tribe, there are loving souls who selflessly lift my spirit. There is one who makes me laugh so hard, tears come to my eyes. Another has such compassion for all peoples, I want to try harder, too. Then one other pierces me with eyes of deep understanding. There are others and together, we form a bond that is irreplaceable.

When we gather, it is simply amazing how we each project differing opinions. It is through these diverse conversations that we stretch and grow. Judgment and criticism are absent, and inquiring minds are free to question and explore. It is perfectly acceptable to respond, "This, I truly do not know."

Individuals in my tribe are in different sections of land, but we all place our feet upon this sacred earth. We know we have been together before ... a different time and space. Our bond is not where we live or what clothes we wear. We are tied together by our heart strings. And to each one I say, "Thank you for being you!"