Experiencing the Essence

"Life is richer than we dream.

Life is eternal. Life does not die."

Our beloveds change their form."

Julia Cameron

Life after death or life prior to this incarnation are concepts that continue to be explored and expanded.  Julia Cameron, for example, believes, "Our beloveds change their form, but not their essence.  They continue to hold us dear and to touch our lives."

When we leave our lovely selves open, we may become delighted by what we see or experience.  There is a broad range of documentation regarding this subject.  Some people will catch a glimpse or image, mystical in nature, impacting every cell in the living body.  Others may hear voices or simply feel the presence of the lost loved one.  We may be visited routinely by an animal symbolizing the one who is missing.

As a human being, we have a right to freedom so if we are wanting communication with the spiritual world, we must first invite them in and welcome them.  Spiritual entities with our best interest at heart, cannot help us unless invited to do so.  Experiment with those on the other side.  Invite them into dreams, to join in a walk in his or her favorite park, or simply sit alone opening the heart and mind to what may enter.

******* Authors on Death and Dying; Life Before Life; After Life; Soul Mates

              Elizabeth Kubler Ross, Swiss-American Psychiatrist

              Helen Wambach

              Edgar Cayce

              Raymond A. Moody, Jr. M.D.

              Dr. Brian Weiss

              Michael Newton, Ph.D.

              Jess Stearn

There are numerous writers of old and new stock that are worthy of reading.  Famous quotes of death and dying are endless.

 

Master the Art of Play

"Most of us harbor a secret belief 

that work has to be work and not play,

and that anything we really want to do 

~like write, act dance~

must be considered frivolous

and be placed a distant second.

This is not true."

Julia Cameron

I am an artist in that I have mastered the art of play.  Sometimes I get overwhelmed trying to decide between the options for play.  I like to water color, sketch and draw.  In the winter I truly enjoy knitting various projects.  Weekly, I arrange flowers to place around the house.  

Some forms of play I enjoy so much I will use an entire day for shopping, browsing, or antiquing.  To escape into a book or to write random entries in a journal also give me great pleasure.  While walking in the neighborhood or in a park, I like to take pictures.  Decorating an area of the house or setting a pretty dinner table is also a form of play.  Even basic play like coloring or jig saw puzzles are a delight!  

Julia Cameron really stresses the need for an artist's date which gives me permission to plan even more creative play.  I enjoy going to the Goodwill Bookstore holding myself captive, away from distractions, while sitting in a booth enjoying personal writing time.  I will take a break and browse their book selection and then settle back into writing some more.  

Playing is good for the soul.  It is helpful in releasing stress or worries about the future.  It is an opportunity to both give and receive.  I hereby give you permission to set up a play day for your lovely self.  Now follow through.  Get creative and find a way to begin frivolous play!