The Light of Grace

On November 11, 2006, at 11:11 am, my friend, Shelley Yates (of Fire the Grid fame), had a naming ceremony in Bedford, Nova Scotia, where she accepted her spirit name, Samoiya, in front of a small group of about sixty or so friends and family. It was a deeply touching ceremony, full of the most heartfelt emotion; I was most grateful to be a part of it.

That said, in the spirit of the last post, the parable, SAGE WOMAN DREAMS OF GOING HOME, written by Marjorie Garner, and in honor of the approaching one year anniversary of Fire the Grid (July 17, 2008), I am posting the following piece, THE LIGHT OF GRACE, written by Shelley Yates, and spoken at her naming ceremony. (By the way, for a recent (2008) update regarding Shelley Yates, Fire the Grid and Project Cause, please see this link.)

The Light of Grace has found me,
Found me here, far from my true home.
It dwells inside me, within me, around me,
Alive, living, breathing connected and whole,
Divinely guiding my human to the peace of ages.
Swirling, divine light connected to source,
Feeding my loneliness for home,
Reminding me that this is just a journey,
Take not the ride too serious,
For one day soon I will be home again,
And these earthly experiences will be but a memory, a thought.

The knowing, the simple knowing that I am a piece of this Divine Light is sheer elation.
To wake and feel the connection; to know I live whole and that I will never be alone again.
This tickles my senses and spreads a deep joy throughout my body.
Morning tingles lead to daylight joy,
Sincere joy, alive in this human, relishing the moment, embracing the difficulties,
So I may learn something new today,
So that I may touch another and share this blessed light,
So that many may see my stride and know,
That peace exists even for those of us who have traveled the dark road.

I have found this joy in life, this light,
The warmest sun upon my face,
Reminding me that home awaits my return from this most difficult journey called life.
The human endeavor, surly my most challenging choice,
But the loveliest sensations bid me, find peace in the moment,
In the moment lay the sensations that make the journey worthwhile.

All this too shall pass and the lesson will be a piece of me,
To pass and share, to shine light for others,
So they too may find the peace of which I speak.
Joyous lighted peace of the heavenly Divine,
Holding me close simply through choice,
Seek and ye shall find,
Ask and it shall be delivered.

Know thy own light and the truth shall you set you free,
Free to be, alive on this plane with bliss in your heart sharing the journey.
Know thy brethren for they will assist in the tale; creating together.

With lighted joy I take the real piece of me to the front,
Pulled free of the human restraints I now find me,
I bring to you the very best of me, my full potential revealed,
I am Samoiya, warrior for the Divine, seeker, knower,
Sharing the knowledge, sharing the light,
So others too may find the path,
And light the way for those that follow,
Finally, One with Light of Grace:
One earth, One mind, One Light, One race.
Beautiful in our individuality,
Most alive when we share our light with another.

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Healing the Old Wounds

About five years ago, I had an experience where I was guided by intuition to write down in as much detail as I could remember, every last painful experience I had from early childhood through to the age of 20. It took about a week to flush out every last one -- every last hurtful, shameful, guilt ridden memory -- but I did it -- and through the process, I discovered a lot of painful memories I had long buried. Needless to say, I shed a lot of tears that week. And yet, as every tear fell, I forgave myself and I forgave everyone else who played a role in my memory, and I moved on to the next. Well, in all my 47 years (thus far), this one process did more to change my life for the better than any one thing I have ever done. (And all this from someone who had a pretty good childhood!) Anyway, last night at 3:30 in the morning, I got out of bed and channeled a celestial message from a group soul that identifies itself as The Guardians of the Light. Here is the message:

There is a great divide that exists between the heart and mind of humanity at this time and we wish to fill the gap -- to bridge it so to speak -- by welcoming humanity to reach out to spirit, to express their innermost fears and desires, in whatever way they feel most comfortable, but to express them in a physical way, and know that they are heard. This connection, this reaching out, and this bridging the gap, is the beginning of a healing; a healing of the collective heart of humanity. It is essential for the heart of humanity to heal, and until the wounds are expressed, until the anger is expressed, until the tears are shed, there is little we can do to help in a meaningful way. Unfortunately, it is the wounds that close the heart, and a closed heart is not welcoming to assistance from those in spirit who are able to help, those who vibrate in the frequency of unconditional love. Therefore, our message to you and to all who read this, is to find a place of peace and solitude, and reflect on your hurts and your struggles and your sorrows, and express them. This is soul work. This is the work that you must do to connect, and to allow us to help you. Express, release, and begin the healing process. It is work, yes. It is not something that will come without pain, however, please have faith and trust in love -- know that it is there for each and every one of you – and begin the process of healing the old wounds; not only the wounds of your childhoods, and the wounds of your life experience, but the wounds of history, the wounds of your ancestors, the wounds that the generations have carried forth and passed on throughout the ages. The cycle of hidden pain must stop, and a new era of open and honest expression must be birthed. Now is the time. Now is the right time to heal and to progress and to evolve into the beautiful beings that you are. You are beings of divinity -- beautiful expressions of the divine -- talented, special, unlimited and eternal. Go forth my children and express your sorrows, and birth the divine beings that you truly are. God bless and God speed.

The Guardians of the Light

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In My Joy

It's 4:44 am here in Los Angeles on July 17 and I have been connecting with my joy for the last forty minutes. I can't believe the hour of Fire the Grid is finally upon us. I have been looking forward to this hour for many months now. And now that it is finally happening, I am feeling extremely peaceful and grateful. I can't say that I am feeling any kind of energy surge, or something of the like, although I did have difficulty sleeping during the three hours that preceded 4:11 am. During those hours, beginning at about 1:00 am, I was filled with excitement, and because of that excitement, I drifted in and out of sleep.

Thank you to all who participated in this event. Whether you experienced anything extraordinary or not, I am absolutely convinced that the high intent of our synchronized desires did much to raise the vibration of our planet.

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Dream Allegory: The Three Shells

A little more than a year ago, I woke up one morning remembering a dream that disturbed me so much, I couldn’t bear to think about it. The funny thing was, the dream wasn’t scary in any way; it didn’t involve jeopardy, threat or behavior that was morally questionable. In fact, I had no idea what it was about the dream that disturbed me so much. All I knew was, when I woke up and began to remember the dream, I immediately chose to do something that was totally uncharacteristic for me: I tried not to think about it. (Up until that point in time, I had always gleaned valuable insights about myself from my dreams -- especially since my first prescient dream in 1982 at the age of twenty-one. As a result, not only was I good at remembering my dreams, but I had become very efficient at identifying the dreams that were important as opposed to wasting energy on the ones that weren't -- that is, the ones that only rehashed or reviewed the decisions, choices or experiences of the preceding days or weeks). In any event, I immediately knew I had just had an "important" dream and like I said, I tried not to think about it.

I use the word "tried" because as much as I thought I had managed to forget the dream, standing under a hot shower the very next morning, the dream suddenly came back to consciousness in full force. Only, contrary to the feelings I had experienced the day before, I no longer found it difficult to think about the dream because I suddenly found myself with a clear sense of understanding that wasn't previously there. Where did this understanding come from you might ask? Of course, I have no way of knowing for sure other than to tell you that I have had many occasions where upon waking, I have experienced an odd deja-vu sensation like I was just in the company of angels (having had some sort of discussion or review). As a result, I have woken up with a sudden understanding of things I have never thought about or understood before. Anyhow, now that I’ve given you all of this background, I would like to describe the dream and the understanding that followed.

In the dream, I was visiting a seaside community of whitewashed clapboard houses that were small, weathered, uncared for and old. The houses were situated about a hundred feet away from the beach, all lined up in a row facing the water, one next to the other. The surf was rough and the clarity of the water murky, however, there I was, wading in the shallows, doing something I love to do, which is to squat down in the water and feel around the sandy bottom for seashells. After a few moments of doing this, I pulled a beautiful shell from the water. In fact, it was the most exquisite shell I had ever seen – about 10 inches in diameter, with perfectly formed spokes coming out from all around the perimeter of the shell. Carefully holding this treasure in one hand, I continued to search the sandy bottom with my free hand until moments later, I pulled another beautiful shell from the water, this time a conch shell, about 7 inches long. I transferred the shell to the hand that was holding the first treasure, and once again continued to sweep the sand. A few moments later, out came my third and final treasure, a sweet little cone shell, about 4 inches long. Having as much as I could now hold, I left the water and immediately brought the shells to my house. But I don’t remember entering the house and staying. The next thing I remember is returning to my house after being away for what seemed like a long time. And as I entered the house, my wife was there, and she handed me the three shells. But none of them were the way I had remembered them.

The first shell, the exquisite one with the spokes, was now a plastic man-made imitation that easily came apart in my hands like a cheap toy. The second shell was definitely the conch, but the top of the shell was missing, and where there was now a hole, partially smoked cigarettes and cigarette butts had been stuffed inside. (As soon as I saw this, I suddenly recognized this shell as belonging to one of my dream-world neighbors; suddenly remembering it hanging outside his door for guests to use as an ashtray before they entered his house. And for a brief moment, I wondered how it had ended up in the water for me to find it.) The third shell was indeed the same little cone shell, however, when I took a closer look, it was no longer opaque; it was translucent. And within the shell, I could see creepy looking snakes and serpents writhing throughout the structure of the shell which caused me to feel instantly repulsed and disturbed. Of course, I was also extremely disappointed to discover that all three shells were flawed (and not worth keeping). Anyway, standing under my hot shower, not only did I remember all of this, but now I would like to share with you the understanding that I suddenly had:

The three shells were gifts that were freely given by the water (which to me represented gifts from the Source of Life; God). I had been overjoyed to receive these gifts (and I looked forward to caring for them and sharing them with others). However, I went away somewhere (into the world of duality perhaps?) and when I returned, my gifts had changed. The first shell had become a cheap man-made imitation – to me, a symbol of the effects of negativity on the human “mind” -- hardly representative of the best the human mind can achieve. The second shell, now an ashtray – symbolized negativity towards the human "body” – hardly representative of the reverance and gratefulness one should have towards the human body. The third shell, corrupted by snakes and serpents -- was symbolic of the effects of negativity on the human "spirit” – hardly representative of the beauty, magnificence and true potential of humanity.

As soon as I realized my gifts had been ruined, I immediately believed that they were no longer of value. And that was the flaw to my thinking; the very thing that had caused me to originally feel so deeply disturbed. Because the truth of the matter was, a gift from God is eternal. We may intentionally or unintentionally allow our gifts to waste or to become corrupted, distorted or sullied however, with correct thinking and action, they can always be restored to their original splendor. I call this restorative process “cleansing” or “purification” and this is precisely what the dream was telling me. My mind, body and spirit needed to be restored back into alignment with their original splendor and beauty, i.e. with my true nature. And although I had no idea what that true nature was, I was determined to open myself up to the process of cleansing and purification. I knew the life I had been living had barely scratched the surface of my potential. I could feel this. I just didn’t know how to free myself from the negative thoughts, words and actions of my past. But I knew this was my mission. And as I stood there under the hot shower, and suddenly remembered and understood my dream, I felt a newfound determination to find my way back to my true Divine self.

*****

I recently did a bit of internet research in order to find photographic examples of the shells from my dream. In particular, I was most interested in finding an example of the first shell, since this was something I had never actually seen before. Sure enough, after a bit of searching, I found a picture that closely resembled all three shells.

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Fire the Grid

When I first discovered the Fire the Grid website in October of 2006, I was so moved by Shelley Yates' story (reduced to tears, in fact), I had to send her an email. A week and a half later, Shelley and her partner Cliff were in Toronto for a convention and we arranged to meet. (Gotta love synchronicity!) Suffice to say, not only did we meet, we connected on so many levels, we ended up staying in touch (and have met several times) ever since. For those of you who haven't heard, Fire the Grid is a one hour synchronized meditation event set to take place all over the world beginning at 11:11 GMT on July 17, 2007. Please read Shelley's amazing personal story at Fire the Grid and be sure to check out the World Clock in order to confirm what time 11:11 GMT will be in your particular time zone (you will be shown the corresponding time in your time zone provided the clock on your computer is set to your correct local time). I truly hope you will be moved to participate on July 17.

For those of you who would like to know even more about the origins of Fire the Grid (and what comes next), I highly recommend you listen to a wonderful one hour interview with Shelley that was conducted by Maureen Moss of The World Puja Network (on June 5, 2007). You will have to join The World Puja Network in order to listen, however, there is no cost to join or to listen (unless you wish to purchase the recording). Once you join and log in, click on the Archives link, scroll to June, 2007, then simply click on Shelley's photo and the interview will play.

On a related note (no pun intended), the beautiful music that you hear on the Fire the Grid website is the creation of two very talented musicians named Bradfield and Anael. Bradfield is the composer and his partner Anael is the vocalist. In addition to their contributions as musicians, Bradfield and Anael have been the steady driving force behind the incredible success of Fire the Grid. Bradfield built and maintains the website while Anael handles and coordinates all of the administration. It is a huge job that they have both selflessly and unconditionally done (and continue to do). Although you will find a half hour of their music generously offered for free on the Fire the Grid site, I would like to encourage you to check out the entirety of their inspired creations at Apsis Music. Also, tune into their interview on June 15 at 6pm PST on The World Puja Network with Grammy award winning producer and composer Barry Goldstein.

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A Mystical Call to Oneness

A short story:

There used to be a small pink chandelier hanging in the center of my 5 year old daughter Kaylin's bedroom...

One night back in 2003, Kaylin had just been tucked in for the night when my wife suddenly discovered that Kaylin's night light bulb was burned out -- and wouldn't you know it, we didn't have a replacement bulb in the house. Given that Kaylin was afraid of the dark, we suddenly found ourselves with a bit of a situation until my wife discovered that by adjusting the dimmer switch on Kaylin's chandelier to its lowest setting, a suitable glow of light was cast over the room. And so it was, an uneventful year of bedtimes went by while we relied upon the small pink chandelier to perform extra-duty as a nightlight. And all was well during the night - that is, until the night of January 14, 2004.

*****

It was the middle of the night and Nola and I were sleeping soundly when Kaylin suddenly called out from her bedroom, “Daaaaaddy?!" A few moments later, standing beside Kaylin's bed, she told me the reason for her distress was a bad dream.

“What happened?” I asked.

“I don’t want to talk about it” she replied, followed by the sweetest little request: “Will you lie down with me?”

Although I don't remember doing so, I clearly obliged because I woke up some time later in Kaylin's bed. The only problem was, I had no idea where I was. We had moved three times in the past eight years, having only been in the current house for less than a year, so perhaps a sudden case of amnesia was justified. Nevertheless, within a matter of seconds, the complete lack of recognition as to where I was progressed into a full-blown panic attack like nothing I had ever experienced. For lack of a better description, my head felt like it was going to explode. And even though the amnesia probably lasted for less than five seconds, it felt like an eternity before I suddenly remembered waking up earlier in the night to the sound of Kaylin's calls and going to her room. I'm in Kaylin's bed, I realized, feeling the most amazing and indescribable relief I had ever felt. Unfortunately, the relief was short-lived because no sooner did I experience it, I was suddenly overwhelmed by extreme paranoia: If I'm in Kaylin's bed then where is Kaylin? My heart skipped several beats while the paranoia quickly intensified: Oh my God. I've accidentally smothered my daughter in my sleep. Expecting the worst, I was only partially relieved to discover my sweet little child laying in the bed beside me. Is she breathing? My fears weren't allayed until I leaned in close enough to see that she was indeed breathing. Okay. Okay. Everything is okay, I reassured myself as I rolled back onto my back and looked around the room for a second time. How strange that I had looked around moments earlier and hadn't recognized a thing. Of course, now that the amnesia had passed, as I glanced around the room I recognized every little detail without the least bit of difficulty: the bookshelves, the pictures on the wall, the stuffed animals, the chandelier. My eyes settled on the chandelier -- its five little bulbs dimly twinkling in the darkness. I knew exactly what I was looking at however there was something strangely familiar about the alignment of the bulbs. What is it? I wondered as I stared for the longest time before a sudden shift in perception revealed the solution to my quandary: the twinkling bulbs formed the outline of a human body with individual points of light at the head, the hands and the feet. It was a beautiful sight to behold. And it came with a remarkable feeling of euphoria, and a sense of certainty that the sweet little constellation I was gazing upon was universally recognized as a symbol of humanity. I didn't doubt or question the veracity of the information. I simply got up, returned to my room, and crawled into bed beside my sleeping wife. How incredibly blessed I felt for having had such an amazing experience. And I fell asleep. At least I think I did until I suddenly heard my daughter screaming in terror.

“DADDY!!!”

How long I had been sleeping, I had no idea. The intensity and urgency of the scream was unlike anything I had ever heard before. It ripped me from my slumber and propelled me down the hall to Kaylin's bedroom doorway whereupon I found myself greeted by stone-cold silence. Was it all in my head? Peering into the silent darkness, I was almost convinced of this.

“What’s the matter?” I asked quietly, just in case the scream had been a figment of my imagination.

“My night light is off” she calmly replied.

How strange? How could Kaylin have shrieked for her life in one moment, only to calmly speak in the next? I never gave voice to the thought because just as I was wondering, I suddenly clued in to the fact that her room was indeed pitch black. No sooner did I realize this, I reached beside the door frame for the dimmer switch and pressed the on-off button. I heard a 'click' but nothing happened. I pressed the button again and this time when I heard the "click' the lights came on. How strange? The chandelier had somehow gone out and stayed out, even though the switch never moved from the “on” position. This had never happened before, and incidentally, it has never happened again. In fact, even in situations of black-outs, the chandelier always comes back on as soon as the power is restored. So, whatever happened on the night of January 14, 2004, was an anomaly. And there was nothing more to do than accept it as such as I crawled back into bed beside my daughter for the second time that night. I knew it wouldn't be long before she would be soundly asleep, so I layed there and gazed once again at that beautiful floating symbol of humanity. And that's when the penny suddenly dropped: my daughter had been screaming in terror because the lights had gone out on humanity. The realization hit me with a wave of chills that ran mercilessly up and down my spine.

*****

An interesting side note:

For the first five years of Kaylin’s life, my work hours were consistently long, erratic and unpredictable – thus, Kaylin learned at an early age that “Mommy” was the one parent who could always be relied upon to respond to her calls in the night. That said, by January of 2004, Kaylin was well-accustomed to waking up in the night and going to the bathroom. The only problem was, Kaylin was afraid of the dark – so she needed an escort. Thus, for several years, Nola had always been the one to respond to Kaylin’s nightly calls for "Mommy." In fact, it was only on the rarest of occasions when Nola was too tired to get up, that Nola would nudge me and ask if I could take Kaylin to the bathroom. That said, what was it on this particular night that caused Kaylin to suddenly call out twice for “Daddy?" Furthermore, given the history I’ve just described, how is it possible that Nola managed to sleep through both of Kaylin’s calls for help? Never once had she ever slept through a call for "Mommy." Never. And oddly enough, in the days and weeks that followed, Kaylin immediately returned to her regular routine of calling for “Mommy."

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Okay. So what does it all mean?

As far as my understanding at the time was concerned, the experience of January 14 told me I wasn’t alone, I was on the right track, and the part about the lights going out on humanity seemed to suggest a sense of urgency. Beyond that, I hadn’t a clue. I had been working for several years to align my intentions with love and to master the negativity that I felt had mastered me for much of my life. So January 14 was looked upon as a physical form of confirmation and encouragement as opposed to the kind I often “received” with words. Also, as far as the timing was concerned, I had just barely recovered from a traumatic experience I had suffered a week earlier. And in the wake of this traumatic experience, January 14 was looked upon as a beautiful gift.

Here is one of the symbols I was inspired to create as a direct result of this experience:

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Messages from the Angels: Part 1

Without going into too much detail, I would like to tell you that I am somewhat practiced in the art of channeling -- meaning -- I have been communicating with loving spirit beings for many years by aligning my intention with love, by stilling my mind, and by writing down without censure, all the stream of consciousness thoughts that have quietly entered my mind. Although I have been writing in this manner now for more than fifteen years, for the first ten or so years my level of spiritual understanding left me vulnerable to less-evolved spirit beings. I only wish to mention this because I believe that with enough practice and patience, everyone can learn to channel. Thus, everyone should be made aware of the fact that higher-evolved spirit beings such as angels will never insult, demean, demand or insist. Thus, you will know them by their unconditional love, acceptance and encouragement as they seek to gently guide you on your path. Channeling the negative messages of less-evolved spirits is a complete waste of time, both yours and theirs, although less-evolved spirits will try to tell you otherwise because more often than not, they truly don't know any better.

In any event, now that I've said what I've said, I would like to follow with several angelic messages that I have channeled over the last six years -- messages I have chosen to share because of their obvious universality. My struggles are hardly unique. I have a wife and three children and I wish for love, peace and happiness just as everyone on the planet wishes the same for themselves and their family.

TRUE POTENTIAL:
You need to find the true values in life. They are not the things of life such as money, power and fame. They are the intangibles of life, the essences of life – love, honesty, purity of heart. Only this way will you reach your true potential. No other way. 10/8/00

NEGATIVITY:
You have to believe in yourself first. That is the only thing you need to remember. Think about yourself in only good light and good will come your way, think in negative thoughts and you will create these realities for yourself. 1/29/03

THE ROLE OF ANGELS:
Physical rewards and gifts do not come from angels. Angels facilitate emotional stability and health. Physical improvements in your life must come from God. It is not ours to say who should have and who should not. We give equally to all souls on earth. We know how to give without need for reciprocation. 11/30/03

MOTIVATION:
Follow your faith and your heart through life’s journey. Money and other material possessions should not motivate your actions along your path. 1/5/04

TRIALS:
You have been discovering that we put you through trials so that you may become aware of the areas that require strength and improvement in your day to day life. This is part of the training that we are responsible for arranging and overseeing. 1/8/04

IMPEDIMENTS TO GROWTH:
Do not forget that you are a human being and as such, you are susceptible to all the things of this world including things that are unworthy of you. Do not forget that you are a son of God and as such, you are able to do anything that you desire to do. Do not forget this. It is you that stops you. It is nothing else. Believe and you shall receive. 2/29/04

LOOKING INWARD FOR ANSWERS:
Mankind knows the truth in their hearts. The world is a mask that leads them astray from the truth. They need to find their way back by looking inward for the answers – by evaluating their choices and decisions based on love of self and love of others. 7/25/04

THE TRUTH OF THE WRITTEN WORD:
The Bible is great as a reference however if someone needs to be explained something that is said in the Bible then it is useless. It is only valid in that it expresses the truth on an individual basis, one where the reader has love in their heart and receives the truth with that love as their guiding principle. This is the same for all books of any kind. If someone has to explain them to you, then you are not ready to hear the truth that is contained in the words. 7/25/04 - 2

GOD HOLDS THE TIMING:
It is a weakness that we all have that we desire to do things on our own time schedule, in our own time frame. God holds the timing of all acts on earth. When the time is right, that is when things happen. 8/9/04

THE CURRENT PATH OF HUMANITY:
God wills mankind to change, to see the damage they are causing the world and all its inhabitants. God wills love to eradicate hate, want, injustice and suffering. It is time to take notice and make the positive changes in our lives. Now is the time for change – for love – for humanity to rise up as one and defeat hatred and ignorance. 9/3/04

VALIDATION:
You do not need to seek validation through the words of others. Validation comes from within. Validation comes from your own soul as it seeks truth, as it does those acts that liberate it from the deceitful world within which you live – this brings validation and confirmation to the self. 9/4/04

WE ARE ALL CHILDREN OF GOD:
No one deserves to suffer. No one deserves to be treated in an inhumane way. We are all children of God. We are all born equal. And we all deserve to be treated kindly, and with patience, love and respect. This is how we treat each other here in the world beyond the physical. This is how we must learn to treat each other there, in the world of the physical. 11/13/04

Note: On the morning of December 19, 2004, I woke up feeling a very powerful connection with spirit -- a connection that gave rise to messages on 25 different subjects -- a small sample of which I have included below.

PRAYER:
Try to pray for the things you truly feel you need as opposed to the things you want. This is not always easy to sort out. It is not a problem to ask for what you want, however, when we dwell on what we want and our prayers and efforts bring no results, this often opens a door to anger and frustration. Praying for the health and well-being of others is a loving act that is helpful to the spirit of the intended recipient of the prayer.12/19/04

PHYSICAL PROPERTY:
It is a loving act to give away something of personal value and importance in order to achieve a goal such as peace and harmony. It is not an act of disrespect to our ancestors if we give away something that they struggled to acquire; it is an act of generosity and understanding. We pray for our nations to be blessed and yet we refuse to find peaceful resolutions to our conflicts.12/19/04-2

RESPECT THE EARTH:
There is a fine line between the needs of comfort and the desire for excess. If one’s comforts come at the expense of the health and well-being of the earth, be careful and conscious to balance the earth’s acts of kindness. Finding ways to give back to the earth can be as diverse as the human population itself. With love in your heart, do whatever you are motivated to do. The important thing to remember is not to take the earth for granted. 12/19/04-3

MONEY:
An excessive availability of money corrupts and influences our choices in a way that leads many to make terrible mistakes. A lack of money creates a different set of trying circumstances. If you have no money, it is best not to be preoccupied with its unavailability. Find your way to love and truth and money will find its way to you. If you have an abundance of money, you have been blessed with an opportunity to help those who are suffering. Be careful to distinguish between those that truly need help and those that are convinced that a lack of money is the root of their unhappiness.12/19/04-4

PAIN AND SUFFERING:
It is not God’s will for humankind to suffer. Love does not enjoy the pain of others, no matter what atrocities these others have committed. Life is an opportunity to rise above our negative tendencies, to help those who could benefit by our love. Being born into a life of privilege and abundance is more than a blessing; it is an obligation to assist those who have not been born with the same advantages. Believing that one person deserves abundance while another deserves hardship is a justification for selfishness. Always be thankful and respectful of what you have and think of ways that you can use your advantages to help ease the suffering of others.12/19/04-5

SELF-ACCEPTANCE:
You know that every door that closes leads to another that opens. Living without shame and embarrassment is an important part of allowing doors to open. Be who you are without restriction. 3/9/05

The thing you must always remember is that you come from God and you will return to God. It matters little what others think of you. What truly matters is what you think of you. You have to live with yourself. Be who you are and strive to do all that you can to elevate yourself. 3/19/05

Look in the mirror and embrace the beauty of the reflection. You are the holder of your own personal destiny. If you wish a grand and glorious life, then go forth and accomplish such a life. There are no limitations on the quality of the life you can create except for those limitations you impose upon yourself. 3/20/05

THE NATURE OF LOVE:
Recognize the hardships in your life as corrective measures. Love will patiently wait for you to find your way. But love will not passively wait – love will guide, correct, and redirect in an effort to bring about natural balance and harmony. 3/20/05 - 2

WORK AND STRESS:
It is normal to fall away from yourself when you are overwhelmed by work issues. Practice being who you are at all times, especially while you are immersed in work. It is a great opportunity to learn about your strengths and weaknesses. 5/21/05

PASSION AND PURPOSE:
Practice meditation on a regular basis. Pray for guidance. Be at peace with yourself and the world. Allow love to guide you on your road – and let the road emerge before you without expectation or plan. Just accept the road as it emerges with grace and sincerity and you will find in time that you have found a life that is full of passion and interest and purpose. 9/10/05

THE WAY TO PERSONAL PEACE:
Start with a desire to only do that which pleases your soul. That’s all you have to do to once and for all find your way to peace. If you try too hard to meet arbitrary goals, you will fail to find the very thing you are seeking. 11/7/05

FAITH AND HAPPINESS:
You need to trust that you are with God therefore God is with you. You know this and yet do not live in accordance with this understanding. You do not understand the time line of your life. Once you let go of your compulsion to see material change in your life, you may find that you are actually happy. 11/14/05

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE:
If you make your choices out of a sense of duty to others before a sense of duty to yourself, you will continue to live hand to mouth as you do. That is how God within your soul, within your nature, your talent and your very essence of being reminds you that there is another road, another way to go that is better. You can listen and change or you can continue to live your life feeling obliged to choose for reasons other than to satisfy your soul. Surrender to yourself and follow your dreams to peace and fulfillment. 11/18/05

THE FOLLY OF WORRY:
Worry will not lift you out from your troubles nor will it bring about the changes you desire. 1/5/06

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