People are like
stain-glassed windows,
they sparkle and shine
when the sun is out,
but when the darkness
sets in, their true
beauty is revealed
only if there is a
light from within.

BY: Elizabeth K. Ross

Just recently, I had an old lady from Germany as my patient. Over the course of four months, we spent many hours together, talking and laughing, exchanging stories and enjoying each other’s company. Our mutual cultural background helped us connect on a very unique level and this wonderful lady shared much of her life story with me. As time went on and her health further declined, our way of being together changed from sitting and talking to just being in each other’s presence. My name had slipped from her mind and she did not know much about me and my life other than I was coming to visit her. The day before she died, she asked her daughter, “When is the lady visiting again, the one who always comes to see me?” Although I unfortunately never had a chance to see her again, these words and the deeper meaning behind them will always stay with me. She knew nothing about me and my many different roles I play in my life, she did not care about my education, how much money I made or how old I was. She cherished my presence, my willingness to give her some of my time to simply be with her without asking anything in return. On a soul level, we were able to truly connect with each other and for a couple of precious moments, we both did experience that we are all One.

Through this work in hospice, but also through my entire spiritual work, it has become easier for me to take myself out of the drama of a situation and fly to the mountaintop where I can see everything that is unfolding from a broader perspective. How easy is it to get caught up in the motion of being right, having the last word, feeling sorry for ourselves or needing to be important and special in an ego-sense. And often we enjoy these situations, because they fire us up, they give us so much energy in the moment, but of course not for long. The “high” caused by our ego-mind quickly fades away and we are then suddenly confronted with the damage our attack and self-centered concerns have caused.

Simply taking that one step to escape the soap opera and putting the ego in the place it deserves, opens again and again the door to freedom and peace. Living in a state of harmony and wholeness within myself creates a space of deep desire to act with compassion and loving kindness towards everybody I meet instead of measuring everything I do against the ego’s standards of success, justice, value, and recognition. The questions of “Who am I to help?” or “What could I do? I am nobody special?” do not arise any longer since they are in truth only the ego’s way of creating separation by making me feel inferior or superior to others. With an open heart, I am able to hold a deep connection with the Divine while at the same time being fully present in the here and now. Tools and techniques, knowledge, and qualifications lose their importance and a deep trust in being guided and supported creates a framework where I can lovingly reach out my hand to others, offering them my biggest gift: my healing presence.

(so here’s the tough part) I said, “John. We’ve been friends a long time. With all love and respect, I have to disagree. Based on results, what you want is to be living in London alone, sick and unhappy. When are you going to commit to a new direction?”
As you can imagine. We talked quite a while longer. No, he did not hang up on me. He and I came up with a game plan. He figured out some things he really is ready to commit to moving forward. He has a bit of road ahead but he’s going to be ok.

He realized that he was letting overwhelm steal him from his wife, his children and ultimately from himself too. He is changing that RIGHT NOW.

Now it’s your turn! Stay where you are? Or end up like John fighting for your life?
Next week – we are going to lay out how to stay on or get on the path of being in the drivers seat of your life.

Just wanted to make sure you’ve got the webinar details in your calendar.
Here’s what to add:

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“ZAP OVERWHELM WEBINAR: From frustrated to excited again in 5 days”

Tuesday MAY 21, 2013 — 1:00 pm MOUNTAIN-USA

Location: GRAB YOUR SEAT HERE

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* We’re starting right on time, and I’ll show you the one simple shift that will get you back in the drivers seat of your business and life

See you there.

Lisa

P.S. This is a LIVE webinar, and there will be NO RECORDING. Do what you’ve gotta do to join me live.

P.P.S. It will be really useful if you wan’t to OWN your business again instead of having your business OWN you

Looking forward to serving you!

Lisa

P.S. We only have 100 spaces for this webinar and it’s filling fast, so register quickly.

Lisa E. Hale, Ph.D.

Walking in the soft rain this morning. Lots of protection from the overhanging trees.

I admit it  – I am a Trekkie.  I have been since I was 12 years old and raced home to watch the original in re-runs after school.

Buttercups carpeting the borders of many of the paths around the park

I grew up believing in and influenced by the idea’s and beliefs of Gene Roddenberry.  Watching Star Trek was my entry into everything else Science Fiction.  I read my first Sci-Fi Novel at 13 – Infinite Worlds of Maybe by Lester Del Rey; and continued on to Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Arthur Clarke, Gordon R. Dickson, David Brin and Spider Robinson – just to name a few!

Today I watched the new movie; Star Trek – Into the Darkness.  My Inner Geek is satisfied.

Wild Rose dripping with water.

Watching a good movie is a great way to start a long weekend.  Especially after some knitting, breakfast, grocery shopping and a walk in the rain.

The rain was just falling softly as we walked around Diver’s Lake this morning.  There were lots of birds and flowers to be seen.  In most places the trees offered protection from the rain; aside from the occasional big drips.

The reeds are growing tall and green around Divers Lake.  They are fronted in many places by the wild lily pads and flowers.  Iris grow amongst them and the rushes stand tall through the year.

Reeds and Lily pads a Divers Lake

The wood ducks hardly looked real as they paddled through the reeds.  They are so colourful.

Wood Ducks amongst the reeds.

Did you know that holly trees flower?  I suppose that they must, in order to produce the berries.  I had never noticed their flowers before!

A flowering Holly Tree. The flowers are hugely textured with the stamens so long and prickly looking!

Knitting is another way of satisfying my Inner Geek.  It has a certain symmetry that allows me to understand numbers and their connection to creation.  In nature, in life and in knitting numbers rule!

Live Long and Prosper

Lynette

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On Friday, my best running buddy and I decided to run another half marathon this month, in an impromptu fashion, because the race was today:)!! So, $95 (because we waited til the last day), and a Mexican platter later (which was a poor choice:)), we headed in different directions, to ready ourselves for the next days race.

Before we went home, we had told each other that we were going to go to bed early, we were going to drink lots of water, and really treat our bodies well, but I honestly don't know who we're trying to fool. We say this to each other, almost every time we run together, on the night before the race, and every time we both feel regretful for eating Mexican the night before, and then we both admit we went to bed too late, drank NO water (although I'm certain she probably drank some sort of healing tea or juice), and instead drank wine/beer/margaritas to help us get sleepy. Sometimes we come clean about this information prior to the race, and sometimes not until after having a couple of beers after the race, but its apparent were only lying to ourselves:).

So 4 1/2 hours after going to sleep, we were off and running. She left me at mile two, like usual this year, mostly because I have been whining a lot lately, and have chosen not to run at her advanced pace:). But I was still glad to have her with me, so later we could hash over the funny and difficult times during the race, over some celebratory beers, one of which was free with our $95 ticket. In addition to the free beer, we also got a t-shirt, bib (with no pins), an old American Idol contestant to sing the National Anthem, followed by fighter jets to start the race. Then at the end, we got one fruit bar and one bottle of water to refuel. In my opinion, I think new priorities are in order:)

Despite my recent poor self talk, and “anti-running” feelings, I REALLY wanted to run today. Ever since hearing Pattys brain cancer diagnosis, I have felt helpless, because I'm so far away, and just wanted to do SOMETHING for her. I know she wants to run more than anything, and I have been fighting myself to run at all. Somewhere in between these two opposites, I found inspiration.

I thought of Patty, during my whole run today. I started off at a pretty good pace, for myself, and was able to amuse myself for the first half. I watched a man vomit, half way through and wondered how he would finish. I watched a woman runner grab a bottle of beer from a spectator, drink a few swallows, and place it back down, fist pumping her arm, while people cheered her on. I wondered how she didn't vomit.

But not long after the half way point, I started to grow tired, I started to fidget, and I started the negative self talk, like the last race. The only difference is, I stopped myself immediately, from listening to my own self drone on about it. Instead, today, I was talking to Patty the whole way. When I struggled, I knew she was struggling more. When my body ached, I knew hers hurt worse. When I wanted to quit, I remembered that she didn't have that choice. So I ran…and was content with it.

When I approached mile 8, and feeling like I had run uphill the entire way so far, and could see no downhill in sight, I realized, this course wasn't all that easy. But, instead of pushing myself farther than my body wanted, and instead of walking, I slowed my pace down ALOT. And INSTEAD of getting mad about it, I smiled to myself. My muscles were sore, and my body run down, and so is Pattys, but obviously to a further extent. I decided to run this mile with her, and was content to do so.

After this mile, I really started to amuse myself with this concept, and continued talking to her for the rest of the race. I also slowed down at miles 10, 11, and 12 to run with her:).I also stopped to drink water at several of the stations with her:). Then started counting hills as she has done in the past. I started to realize that sometimes we run too fast through our lives, and we need to slow down. So I did… And was content with this.

I set no personal records, and actually ran a slower time than I have in years, but she talked me through the whole race, and I never quit running. When I finished this race today, I felt SO GREAT! So this race, I dedicate to you Patty, my inspiration.

Naturally, after the race, I got more inspiration from a chocolate milk (which always seems to agitate people when I drink it, because its apparently not cool??), a few beers, and a dream of a nap (which never occurred). But with all this inspiration, it turned out to be another great Saturday:):):):)

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Be Tough! Be Brave!

 I was carefree

jumping up and down on the lawn.

Crystal eyes of a kitten, widely open, fixed on me.

And then I tickled the cheek of a shy white daisy.

Higher and faster,

I competed with a group of ambitious sparrows.

But summer ended

before I knew it.

I stumbled across this fascinating specimen whilst happily sniffing the clusters of blooming honeysuckle growing on the periphery of my yard.  It was such a big insect; he startled me at first by trying to share the same territory as my utopic nose! But I quickly saw that he wasn’t a true bumbly, he just looked like one.

I love species that find ingenious ways to outsmart predators. 

The Bumblebee moth is a member of the hawk-moth family, that just happens to act like a hummingbird and look like a stinging bumblebee. This clever disguise allows it to joyfully sup on nectar during the bright light of daytime sunshine; unlike it’s cousins that need to dine under the cloak of darkness in order to escape being something else’s main course.

There’s a great story in here somewhere, lol.

With infinite love and joy,
~The Angels~

When we were young, oh, oh, we did enough
When it got cold, ooh, ooh, we bundled up
I can’t be told, ah, ah, it can’t be done

It’s better to feel pain, than nothing at all
The opposite of love’s indifference
So pay attention now, I’m standing on your porch screaming out
And I won’t leave until you come downstairs

So keep your head up, keep your love
Keep your head up, my love x2

It is my passion to bring joy, healing, and happiness into the lives of people and animals, lives that are all too often burdened by problems and difficulties. I enjoy working with people and animals alike and I feel very deeply connected with nature and all living and non-living beings on this wonderful planet. My work focuses on holistic healing and the discovery of our natural spirituality, our unique connection to Spirit, the Creator, and our deep knowing that we all belong together on some deep level in this universe. Only if we reconnect with our heart and with each other, can we become whole again, leave our silly stories behind, and create the lives we want on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level.

I hope you enjoy my stories and thoughts, insights, and reflections, and I would love to hear from you either here or on my website. Please feel free to be in touch

Much love and many blessings from my heart to yours,

Reverend Daisy

Spririt of Creation

http://www.spiritofcreation.net

 

We begin the week with the Four of Air from the suit of intellect. Trust yours. The imagery of this card emotes feelings of exhaustion, concern and sadness. The colour scheme is stark and simple. There has been a lot going on lately and Monday & Tuesday are the perfect days to remove yourself from any chaos and find a quiet place where you can go and think without interruption and even get some much needed rest. Yes, I know Monday & Tuesday are action packed for most of us and that is exactly why the cards are asking you to ease up. This could mean closing the door to your office for a couple of hours to avoid unwanted distractions, going to bed earlier than usual, planning a trip or taking a break during the work day on a bench outside in the fresh air. With all the change going on recently, be sure to pause and take sufficient time to reflect on what it is you truly want before you make any big decisions. Ask yourself what is best for all parties involved and take some time to manifest your highest intentions. Don’t over think it, just take it easy, go inside and the answers will come to you. The three concerned unicorns watching over you represent the family & friends in your life. Yes, they are concerned about you right now. Please trust that you have people who love you and have your back!

Friday, Saturday & Sunday bring about a nice break from your hectic and exciting week. Make time for your friends and family and be sure to decompress from all the work energies you have had. Bring your kind side to any family issues that surface this weekend. Your commanding energy flows into the weekend with the Queen of Earth. You can continue to cultivate your heart’s desire here. Be kind. Be compassionate. Be thoughtful. Don’t let your ego get to ramped up from your accomplishments of this past week as they are just a part of the journey. You must also be sensible and down to earth. 

She is back to let you know that you that you can have it all, you are so powerful at manifesting your destiny, but money and work alone will not make you happy if you don’t have someone to share it with. The Page and Queen of Earth are here together as a super duo of the earth court suit as the two ladies who reside there. This sign represents all things to do with living on the earth such as our health, environmental issues, creating wealth, our homes and education. Be kind, be thoughtful and connect with your “feminine” strengths. Women are hard workers, compassionate, warm sweet, patient and sensible. Bring all these traits to the table this weekend and watch your life fill up with joy.

For the week of May 20-26, 2013 I am using the Angel Tarot by Radleigh Valentine & Doreen Virtue with artwork by Steve A. Roberts.

Thank you for joining me this week. I will be at Amma next weekend and will do my best to get the weekly read up as usual! It will be as it is meant to be.

Light and love to you all, Lisa