Hello again,
It's official! Spring is here and yesterday's showers brought in the month of May and the promise of flowers. The reading for this month is from the Daily Guidance from Your Angels Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue.
1) Notice the Signs: "Yes, the signs you've been receiving are heaven sent. We (the Angels) drop feathers, coins, and other signs upon your path to remind you that you're loved and never alone."
When you begin living in a more aware state, or a more ascended state, you will begin to take notice of signs all around you. They can be finding a coin or a feather where there should be none, or hearing the same song over and over, or seeing numbers in triplicate like 555 or 222 on the clock, on a page number or within an account number. These are called Angel Numbers and each digit offers words of encouragement (see the bottom of this post for an abbreviated list - more information can be found searching online for Doreen Virtue Angel Numbers). We can ask our Angels to show us a sign as an answer to any question we may pose. It's up to us to be aware of our surroundings - of what we see and hear.
2) Change in Direction: "The changes you're experiencing are Divinely directed by your newborn willingness to open your heart to love and our (the Angels) guidance. You are protected now and in the future, so follow your path to the happy outcomes you desire."
We are all protected by our Guardian Angels and can call in our Archangels at any time for guidance. We truly are never alone. Once we begin to react to life's experiences heart-first, not mind-first, a whole new world opens up to us, revealing alternate paths through life we never imagined before. If we focus on living in joy and becoming the "light" for others, we will indeed create what we desire.
3) Giving and Receiving: "The entire universe operates in cycles similar to your inhalations and exhalations. When you only exhale (give) or only inhale (receive), you become out of rhythm with the universe. For optimal health, energy and replenishment, balance each inhalation with an exhalation."
Like the ebb and flow of the ocean, so goes the universe. On our life paths, we meet with resistance and then experience a spell of forward movement when everything falls into place. If we only give, or only receive, we are breaking up the natural flow of things. So it's important that when you get, give. When you learn, teach. If you benefit from an unexpected good fortune, do something to pay it forward.
In Summary: When we begin to think with our hearts first, and not our ego-driven minds, our lives take new directions that will lead us to kinder reactions and better solutions to life's problems. Leading with our open hearts will cause our inner lights to shine and affect those around us in good, positive ways. We may feel we are doing this alone, but we aren't - the Angels are leaving us signs to let us know they are all around us, wanting us to call upon them for heavenly assistance. Historically, the month of May is beautiful, as Mother Earth offers us rebirth and rejeuvenation. Don't let this month go by without stopping to "smell the flowers" and enjoy the wonders each new day brings. Look around for signs. Slow down and listen for Angel messages. Ask the Angels for their loving assistance and don't forget to say "Thank You". Give and receive; receive then give. It's a circle that makes the world go 'round.
Thank you for reading, Linda
Angel Numbers - Triple digits can be found everywhere - on license plates, on clocks, in telephone numbers, etc. You'll be surprised when you start to look around! Once I had to choose between two unknown contractors. I wrote down their phone numbers to call each one, but just called the one who's number ended in 7777! Decision easily made and the work was well done.
000 - A message of love from the creative source of the Universe (or God) who is also in you
111 - Monitor your thoughts to only think of your desires, not your fears (of positives, not negatives)
222 - Never give up hope - don't lose faith the last minute before the miracle
333 - Ascended Masters are assisting with your situations, if asked (Mother Mary, Jesus, Buddha, etc.)
444 - Angels are assisting you now, if asked
555 - Positive changes are coming your way
666 - Release your fears and live in balance (giving and receiving)
777 - You're on the right path
888 - Abundance is coming now
999 - Get to work on your life's purpose
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Angel Reading for Month of April 2012
Good morning! It's April 1st and Palm Sunday!
This month's reading comes from Doreen Virtue's Archangel Michael Oracle Card Deck. Archangel Michael is the Protector, the Warrior, the Angel that cast Satan out of Heaven, and the Patron Angel of Police. He carries a sword and shield that he uses for battle and protection and is associated with the color violet. We can call on him whenever we feel scared, fearful, and when we need strength and support. I've chosen, at random, three Cards for the coming month . . . let's see what they tell us.
This situation is already resolved - "I give any worries, cares and concerns to you (Archangel Michael) in exchange for true peace in all ways. Thank you for resolving this situation in a Divinely perfect way."
We, as humans, spend so much time worrying and trying to control so many situations. This Card is telling us that the Angels have already resolved these events and that we should let go of worry and just let events unfold in their own time. This doesn't mean just walking away from all responsibility - we still need to play our parts. It just means to stop wasting our mental and emotional energies on worry, as it is a low, negative energy that depletes us and lowers our vibrations. Step back, relax and cut the ethereal cords to situations and people involved. Be more present in the moment, rather than worrying about future events that we cannot control.
Go forward fearlessly - "Thank you (Archangel Michael) for walking with me every step of the way, for holding my hand, giving me confidence and courage, and guiding my thoughts and actions in the direction of love and my true life's purpose."
We've heard the quote, "With God, anything is possible." Asking for our Angels' assistance and truly believing in Divine help can create those possibilities for us. Whenever we're feeling unsure or not knowing which path to take, our Angels, when asked, can gently push us in the right direction by way of messages, signs and dreams. They can also place key people in our paths that can help us get to where we want to be. So don't be afraid of setting high goals - they are possible to attain!
Your children are watched over by Angels - "Dear Guardian Angels of my children (born and unborn). thank you for watching over my children and ensuring their happiness and safety. Please guide me so that I know the best ways to be a good parent and role model for my own and other people's children."
Again, worrying is a waste of energy. I don't mean concern; I mean filling your mind with the worst possible scenarios and playing them out over and over. Why would we want to fill our heads with those terrible and negative thoughts? The Universe is better off without them, and the more we think them, the better chance that they will come true. Since protecting our children can be a great source of worry, this Card is telling us that we aren't the only ones protecting them - their Guardian Angels are there for a reason, and if we ask them, they will work in concert with us to better parent and protect children everywhere.
Summary - It seems these three Cards have a common thread - worry. Perhaps April is the month for us to take a deep breath, step back from all active situations, and allow our Angels to take care of the outcomes. We still need to do what we think is right, but we can choose to let go of the fear and worry and the negative energy they create and send out into the Universe. Whenever worry comes into our minds, we need to recognize it and immediately replace the thought with feelings of gratitude for what we have and for those we love. Once we begin to do this, our energy becomes more positive, and positivity leads to higher vibrations that carry us closer to the Angelic Realm. Let's have a grateful April, with no worries.
Angel Blessings,
Linda
This month's reading comes from Doreen Virtue's Archangel Michael Oracle Card Deck. Archangel Michael is the Protector, the Warrior, the Angel that cast Satan out of Heaven, and the Patron Angel of Police. He carries a sword and shield that he uses for battle and protection and is associated with the color violet. We can call on him whenever we feel scared, fearful, and when we need strength and support. I've chosen, at random, three Cards for the coming month . . . let's see what they tell us.
This situation is already resolved - "I give any worries, cares and concerns to you (Archangel Michael) in exchange for true peace in all ways. Thank you for resolving this situation in a Divinely perfect way."
We, as humans, spend so much time worrying and trying to control so many situations. This Card is telling us that the Angels have already resolved these events and that we should let go of worry and just let events unfold in their own time. This doesn't mean just walking away from all responsibility - we still need to play our parts. It just means to stop wasting our mental and emotional energies on worry, as it is a low, negative energy that depletes us and lowers our vibrations. Step back, relax and cut the ethereal cords to situations and people involved. Be more present in the moment, rather than worrying about future events that we cannot control.
Go forward fearlessly - "Thank you (Archangel Michael) for walking with me every step of the way, for holding my hand, giving me confidence and courage, and guiding my thoughts and actions in the direction of love and my true life's purpose."
We've heard the quote, "With God, anything is possible." Asking for our Angels' assistance and truly believing in Divine help can create those possibilities for us. Whenever we're feeling unsure or not knowing which path to take, our Angels, when asked, can gently push us in the right direction by way of messages, signs and dreams. They can also place key people in our paths that can help us get to where we want to be. So don't be afraid of setting high goals - they are possible to attain!
Your children are watched over by Angels - "Dear Guardian Angels of my children (born and unborn). thank you for watching over my children and ensuring their happiness and safety. Please guide me so that I know the best ways to be a good parent and role model for my own and other people's children."
Again, worrying is a waste of energy. I don't mean concern; I mean filling your mind with the worst possible scenarios and playing them out over and over. Why would we want to fill our heads with those terrible and negative thoughts? The Universe is better off without them, and the more we think them, the better chance that they will come true. Since protecting our children can be a great source of worry, this Card is telling us that we aren't the only ones protecting them - their Guardian Angels are there for a reason, and if we ask them, they will work in concert with us to better parent and protect children everywhere.
Summary - It seems these three Cards have a common thread - worry. Perhaps April is the month for us to take a deep breath, step back from all active situations, and allow our Angels to take care of the outcomes. We still need to do what we think is right, but we can choose to let go of the fear and worry and the negative energy they create and send out into the Universe. Whenever worry comes into our minds, we need to recognize it and immediately replace the thought with feelings of gratitude for what we have and for those we love. Once we begin to do this, our energy becomes more positive, and positivity leads to higher vibrations that carry us closer to the Angelic Realm. Let's have a grateful April, with no worries.
Angel Blessings,
Linda
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Angel Reading for Month of March 2012
Greetings on March 1st!
I've been guided to do an Angel Oracle Card Reading the first day of each month and post it to my blog. It will be an overview of what the Angels want us to focus on in the days ahead. At the end of the month, it'll be interesting to look back and see the relevance of these three messages. This month's Oracle Cards come from Doreen Virtue's Angel Therapy deck.
1) Listen To Your Intuitive Feelings: "Your body is receiving accurate messages from the Divine." We all have them - those "gut" feelings or voices in our heads letting us know something is a bit "off", or not right with a person or situation. When we learn to fully recognize and pay attention to those feelings or intuitive messages, we will open our minds and move closer to our Angels. Try not to "poo-poo" them away, but focus on them and ask questions - for example, 'why do I feel anxious when I'm around this person?", or "what is not as it seems in this situation?"
2) Law Of Attraction: "Relationships and activities that you once enjoyed are now changing as you become more sensitive and aware of energies." The Law of Attraction tells us the kind of energy we put out into the Universe is just what we will receive, or the more popular saying, "what goes around, comes around". As we learn to live closer to our higher selves and incorporate daily assistance from the Angels, we may find our old relationships or friendships changing, or not bringing us as much joy as before. Is this a bad thing? I don't think so. Change is constant and some people are meant to move out of our lives to make room for the like-minded people coming into our lives through the Law of Attraction. Old behaviour patterns will also be affected as we monitor the kind of energy we spread, and new, more compassionate patterns will form.
3) Cut Your Cords: "Ask Archangel Michael to clear any old attachments to fear that stem from past relationships, freeing you from destructive patterns." Many times fear keeps us from doing what our intuitive feelings or our Angels urge us to do - what we know is right. We are tethered by imaginary cords of attachment to people and things that drain us of good energy and allow negative energy to enter our bodies. By picturing Archangel Michael cutting those cords with his mighty Sword, we are freed to replenish our energy and step back from the "drama" created by people and situations.
Summary: This Reading is asking us to examine all our relationships with people and attachments to places, jobs and things then ask ourselves, "is this bringing me joy?", "is the exchange of energy equal or lopsided?", "what lesson is this person, place, job or thing helping me learn?", etc. If we are truly honest with ourselves and our intuitive feelings, we may feel a need to change some things in our lives - things that just aren't working out for us anymore. Cutting the cords of attachment with Archangel Michael's assistance and putting only positive energy into the Universe are two more ways to live more joyful lives on a daily basis. If we make this effort, by the end of the month of March, who knows who or what we will attract, and who or what will be gone. Aligning ourselves with the natural ebb and flow of the Universe, as our intuitive feelings are telling us, will minimize resistance.
Angel blessings to everyone!
Linda
I've been guided to do an Angel Oracle Card Reading the first day of each month and post it to my blog. It will be an overview of what the Angels want us to focus on in the days ahead. At the end of the month, it'll be interesting to look back and see the relevance of these three messages. This month's Oracle Cards come from Doreen Virtue's Angel Therapy deck.
1) Listen To Your Intuitive Feelings: "Your body is receiving accurate messages from the Divine." We all have them - those "gut" feelings or voices in our heads letting us know something is a bit "off", or not right with a person or situation. When we learn to fully recognize and pay attention to those feelings or intuitive messages, we will open our minds and move closer to our Angels. Try not to "poo-poo" them away, but focus on them and ask questions - for example, 'why do I feel anxious when I'm around this person?", or "what is not as it seems in this situation?"
2) Law Of Attraction: "Relationships and activities that you once enjoyed are now changing as you become more sensitive and aware of energies." The Law of Attraction tells us the kind of energy we put out into the Universe is just what we will receive, or the more popular saying, "what goes around, comes around". As we learn to live closer to our higher selves and incorporate daily assistance from the Angels, we may find our old relationships or friendships changing, or not bringing us as much joy as before. Is this a bad thing? I don't think so. Change is constant and some people are meant to move out of our lives to make room for the like-minded people coming into our lives through the Law of Attraction. Old behaviour patterns will also be affected as we monitor the kind of energy we spread, and new, more compassionate patterns will form.
3) Cut Your Cords: "Ask Archangel Michael to clear any old attachments to fear that stem from past relationships, freeing you from destructive patterns." Many times fear keeps us from doing what our intuitive feelings or our Angels urge us to do - what we know is right. We are tethered by imaginary cords of attachment to people and things that drain us of good energy and allow negative energy to enter our bodies. By picturing Archangel Michael cutting those cords with his mighty Sword, we are freed to replenish our energy and step back from the "drama" created by people and situations.
Summary: This Reading is asking us to examine all our relationships with people and attachments to places, jobs and things then ask ourselves, "is this bringing me joy?", "is the exchange of energy equal or lopsided?", "what lesson is this person, place, job or thing helping me learn?", etc. If we are truly honest with ourselves and our intuitive feelings, we may feel a need to change some things in our lives - things that just aren't working out for us anymore. Cutting the cords of attachment with Archangel Michael's assistance and putting only positive energy into the Universe are two more ways to live more joyful lives on a daily basis. If we make this effort, by the end of the month of March, who knows who or what we will attract, and who or what will be gone. Aligning ourselves with the natural ebb and flow of the Universe, as our intuitive feelings are telling us, will minimize resistance.
Angel blessings to everyone!
Linda
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thanksgivng 2011
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Yesterday was the holiday and this morning I am sitting in my recliner resting and, I'm sure, still digesting all the goodies from yesterday's feast. I was at my Mom's house, where she lives with her second husband of 26 years, Sal. She is 86 years old and he is 5 years younger. Together they work as a Team to prepare holiday meals, from the antepasto prepared with his home-cured Pickled Peppers, to the made-from-scratch biscotti, egg biscuits, pies, etc. Naturally, these are all from recepies that my Mom's collected through the years, handed down from Great Aunts, Grandmothers and Godmothers.
Each time we celebrate Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve, I can't help but remember gatherings from the past in that same space. Yesterday, I was sitting in a rocking chair that my Dad used to occupy when he was still with us. All the Great Aunts and Uncles, Grandparents and Godparents are gone now, but at these times, they come alive again in my memories. It's a bittersweet feeling remembering and realizing just how much has changed, and how much I have changed.
Watching my Mom do the kitchen tasks she's done for most of her adult life still fascinates me, as she does them with such confidence and ease. However, as I watched her, the realization that she's in the Winter of her life and that there may not be too many more holiday gatherings ahead, made me sad for the moment. But then I began thinking what a full and rich life she's had, At that point, I began to celebrate her age and the fact that she's in excellent health, lucid, and is still very independent.
Living in gratitude is what I most want to accomplish this year and going forward in my life. I know that I am so thankful for the presence of my Mom in my life and for the fact that she is still having a life of quality. Because she has lived this long, she has given me an opportunity to see her as a parent, a person, and a woman, as I traveled through my 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and now my 60's. With each decade, I saw her with "new eyes" influenced by my own development. She has been, and continues to be, the driving force behind my small family and as long as she lives, the child in me lives also.
I am also grateful for the life that I've had and the people who have come in and out of it, each leaving an impression on me, and contributing to make me who I am today. I am 64 years old and am grateful for living this long so I could learn the lessons I am leaning now. I hope your holiday was warm and rich and that you took a moment to remember holidays past. As Star Trek and Harry Potter taught us, no one is really gone if they still live in your heart.
Yesterday was the holiday and this morning I am sitting in my recliner resting and, I'm sure, still digesting all the goodies from yesterday's feast. I was at my Mom's house, where she lives with her second husband of 26 years, Sal. She is 86 years old and he is 5 years younger. Together they work as a Team to prepare holiday meals, from the antepasto prepared with his home-cured Pickled Peppers, to the made-from-scratch biscotti, egg biscuits, pies, etc. Naturally, these are all from recepies that my Mom's collected through the years, handed down from Great Aunts, Grandmothers and Godmothers.
Each time we celebrate Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve, I can't help but remember gatherings from the past in that same space. Yesterday, I was sitting in a rocking chair that my Dad used to occupy when he was still with us. All the Great Aunts and Uncles, Grandparents and Godparents are gone now, but at these times, they come alive again in my memories. It's a bittersweet feeling remembering and realizing just how much has changed, and how much I have changed.
Watching my Mom do the kitchen tasks she's done for most of her adult life still fascinates me, as she does them with such confidence and ease. However, as I watched her, the realization that she's in the Winter of her life and that there may not be too many more holiday gatherings ahead, made me sad for the moment. But then I began thinking what a full and rich life she's had, At that point, I began to celebrate her age and the fact that she's in excellent health, lucid, and is still very independent.
Living in gratitude is what I most want to accomplish this year and going forward in my life. I know that I am so thankful for the presence of my Mom in my life and for the fact that she is still having a life of quality. Because she has lived this long, she has given me an opportunity to see her as a parent, a person, and a woman, as I traveled through my 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and now my 60's. With each decade, I saw her with "new eyes" influenced by my own development. She has been, and continues to be, the driving force behind my small family and as long as she lives, the child in me lives also.
I am also grateful for the life that I've had and the people who have come in and out of it, each leaving an impression on me, and contributing to make me who I am today. I am 64 years old and am grateful for living this long so I could learn the lessons I am leaning now. I hope your holiday was warm and rich and that you took a moment to remember holidays past. As Star Trek and Harry Potter taught us, no one is really gone if they still live in your heart.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
SMILE Power
A few days ago, I was in an Urgent Care waiting room. In the room with me was a young Mother of two boys - one around 4 and the other must have been around 2. The 2 year old started crying and fussing so much, that the Mother "exploded" in front of me, jumped up, stuffed him into his jacket, and said "I'm not going through this!" aloud in frustration. She picked him up and ordered the 4 year old to put his jacket on because they were leaving. She then proceeded to march past me and out the door carrying the little one, still wailing, on her hip. The 4 year old was slowly following her, not wanting to get too close to her wrath. I watched him as he came closer and his little face had the most terrible look. I bent slightly forward so his face would turn to me, and as he walked by, I gave him a friendly smile. At first he looked shocked and wary, then he smiled back - it was a small smile, but I could feel it was genuine.
This entire experience reminded me of another Emergency Room visit way back in 1979. I still remember it because it haunts me to this day. My friend was being examined and I was in the Waiting Room. In front of me sat a family of four - the Parents and two boys aged 2 and 5 (I estimate). The 2 year old was everywhere, crawling, running, making noise, etc., and his Mother was chasing him, talking baby talk and calling him "Bud Bud". However, when she spoke to the older boy, her tone was harsh and she ordered him to get tissues, toilet paper, the baby's toys, and never said "Thank You". This older boy obeyed like a robot and never said a word the entire time I was there. When this boy sat next to his Father (who ignored the entire family), I could feel the tension from 3 rows behind them. He would glance at his Father once in a while, but there was never eye contact between them, no words, and certainly no signs of affection. I remember having the thought that this boy seemed scared of his Parents. The baby's behavior was never curbed and I couldn't help thinking that the Parents were clearly displaying a double standard.
My heart went out to this boy, and today, I still think about him. I can still see his face and I wonder how his life went after that night. It was so sad and I feel sad thinking and writing about that evening so long ago, but last week's experience brought up old emotions. I wonder if the little boy from Urgent Care will fare better than the boy from 1979.
I have no children, but I was a kindergarten Teacher for some years and understand how a smile can go a long way in relationships with children. What face does your child see when he or she walks towards you? Do you smile? Do you acknowledge them at all? Do you stop what you're doing and listen to them? Do you make them feel they are loved? The Parents I described above acted like their children were inconvenient and not appreciated and I felt sorry for all of them.
My friend has 2 children that I've been close to since their births and lately, I am very aware of the face they see when they look at me. A loving smile and acknowledgement of their prescence in your space can build self-worth, self-value and self-esteem. It's true; just try it. Something as easy as a smile can make both of you feel better, and if done consistently, it will be something your child will long remember about his Parent(s). I know rearing children is not an easy job, but at some point try to become aware of the face your child sees on a daily basis. Let the LIGHT from within you shine on your child and spark the LIGHT inside of them. NOW is the time to make your child feel loved and appreciated as part of your family. I know I will try very hard to give a loving smile to any child in my prescence going forward because self-worth and self-esteem cannot be purchased at a department store or on-line.
Best wishes and Angel blessings to you for a wonderful Thanksgiving! Linda
This entire experience reminded me of another Emergency Room visit way back in 1979. I still remember it because it haunts me to this day. My friend was being examined and I was in the Waiting Room. In front of me sat a family of four - the Parents and two boys aged 2 and 5 (I estimate). The 2 year old was everywhere, crawling, running, making noise, etc., and his Mother was chasing him, talking baby talk and calling him "Bud Bud". However, when she spoke to the older boy, her tone was harsh and she ordered him to get tissues, toilet paper, the baby's toys, and never said "Thank You". This older boy obeyed like a robot and never said a word the entire time I was there. When this boy sat next to his Father (who ignored the entire family), I could feel the tension from 3 rows behind them. He would glance at his Father once in a while, but there was never eye contact between them, no words, and certainly no signs of affection. I remember having the thought that this boy seemed scared of his Parents. The baby's behavior was never curbed and I couldn't help thinking that the Parents were clearly displaying a double standard.
My heart went out to this boy, and today, I still think about him. I can still see his face and I wonder how his life went after that night. It was so sad and I feel sad thinking and writing about that evening so long ago, but last week's experience brought up old emotions. I wonder if the little boy from Urgent Care will fare better than the boy from 1979.
I have no children, but I was a kindergarten Teacher for some years and understand how a smile can go a long way in relationships with children. What face does your child see when he or she walks towards you? Do you smile? Do you acknowledge them at all? Do you stop what you're doing and listen to them? Do you make them feel they are loved? The Parents I described above acted like their children were inconvenient and not appreciated and I felt sorry for all of them.
My friend has 2 children that I've been close to since their births and lately, I am very aware of the face they see when they look at me. A loving smile and acknowledgement of their prescence in your space can build self-worth, self-value and self-esteem. It's true; just try it. Something as easy as a smile can make both of you feel better, and if done consistently, it will be something your child will long remember about his Parent(s). I know rearing children is not an easy job, but at some point try to become aware of the face your child sees on a daily basis. Let the LIGHT from within you shine on your child and spark the LIGHT inside of them. NOW is the time to make your child feel loved and appreciated as part of your family. I know I will try very hard to give a loving smile to any child in my prescence going forward because self-worth and self-esteem cannot be purchased at a department store or on-line.
Best wishes and Angel blessings to you for a wonderful Thanksgiving! Linda
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Oprah is a Lightworker!
Hello again,
I started watching the Oprah Show at the beginning of her last season on TV. Some topics fascinated me and some I had no interest in and did not watch. But toward the end of the season, she began speaking more from her heart than I had ever heard her speak. She focused on topics like forgiveness, shame and compassion, to name a few. Now, she is the owner of her own TV network (OWN) and is running a show called "Oprah's Lifeclass", which anyone can view on TV and on-line. You can sign up on-line and right now over 1.1 million people are taking part in this interactive class.
She's only 1 and 1/2 weeks into this new 6 week class and has beautifully covered topics such as anger, beauty, secrets and shame, joy, and responsibility to name a few. During the show she uses clips from her 25 years on the air as examples of the topics and often does follow-ups on the people involved in the clips. It is fascinating! She reveals so much of her personal experiences and mistakes from her youth and her career that, many times, she wells up with tears as her voice cracks with emotion. Needless to say, at these times my eyes get a bit teary too.
As you know, I am an Angel Healing Practitioner and a Lightworker. A Lightworker is a compassionate person who, by living their best soul life, helps others rise to do the same, thereby making the world a more loving and peaceful place. I believe Oprah is a Lightworker too. I know some people love her and some feel the opposite, but no one can dispute that she made TV history when she decided not to give controversial and hateful people a platform on her show to spread their negativity. Oprah wanted to focus on doing good, spreading joy, helping those who needed it, and bringing her viewers to a place of self realization so they could live a better life. She created the "Angel Network" which helped thousands of people in need. She frequently offered her viewers challenges to go out and make a difference, and ordinary people were moved to do just that. One challenge I loved was when she gave $1,000 to a few people and they found creative ways to make it grow into many thousands and to pay it forward.
I also want to mention her "Master's Class" and "Visionaries" shows that are so thought provoking and tell wonderful life stories, such as Maya Angelou's and Tyler Perry's. This is reality TV worth watching, in my opinion, and I heartily recommend these shows. It is truly amazing to see what events needed to occur in order for these people to arrive at their callings and place of celebrity - it's better than fiction!
In summary, I'd like you to take a look at any one of the shows I've mentioned and see if it sparks a "light" inside of you. You don't need to study for years or pay lots of money to become a Lightworker. All you need is the desire to lead your best life and respond to those in need, either one-on-one or many at a time. Oprah says the common thread binding people together is the need to be "seen" and told that "they matter". Just a casual smile and eye contact with a stranger or someone you love can accomplish that. I try to remember this every day because, as Oprah says, "when you know better, you do better".
I started watching the Oprah Show at the beginning of her last season on TV. Some topics fascinated me and some I had no interest in and did not watch. But toward the end of the season, she began speaking more from her heart than I had ever heard her speak. She focused on topics like forgiveness, shame and compassion, to name a few. Now, she is the owner of her own TV network (OWN) and is running a show called "Oprah's Lifeclass", which anyone can view on TV and on-line. You can sign up on-line and right now over 1.1 million people are taking part in this interactive class.
She's only 1 and 1/2 weeks into this new 6 week class and has beautifully covered topics such as anger, beauty, secrets and shame, joy, and responsibility to name a few. During the show she uses clips from her 25 years on the air as examples of the topics and often does follow-ups on the people involved in the clips. It is fascinating! She reveals so much of her personal experiences and mistakes from her youth and her career that, many times, she wells up with tears as her voice cracks with emotion. Needless to say, at these times my eyes get a bit teary too.
As you know, I am an Angel Healing Practitioner and a Lightworker. A Lightworker is a compassionate person who, by living their best soul life, helps others rise to do the same, thereby making the world a more loving and peaceful place. I believe Oprah is a Lightworker too. I know some people love her and some feel the opposite, but no one can dispute that she made TV history when she decided not to give controversial and hateful people a platform on her show to spread their negativity. Oprah wanted to focus on doing good, spreading joy, helping those who needed it, and bringing her viewers to a place of self realization so they could live a better life. She created the "Angel Network" which helped thousands of people in need. She frequently offered her viewers challenges to go out and make a difference, and ordinary people were moved to do just that. One challenge I loved was when she gave $1,000 to a few people and they found creative ways to make it grow into many thousands and to pay it forward.
I also want to mention her "Master's Class" and "Visionaries" shows that are so thought provoking and tell wonderful life stories, such as Maya Angelou's and Tyler Perry's. This is reality TV worth watching, in my opinion, and I heartily recommend these shows. It is truly amazing to see what events needed to occur in order for these people to arrive at their callings and place of celebrity - it's better than fiction!
In summary, I'd like you to take a look at any one of the shows I've mentioned and see if it sparks a "light" inside of you. You don't need to study for years or pay lots of money to become a Lightworker. All you need is the desire to lead your best life and respond to those in need, either one-on-one or many at a time. Oprah says the common thread binding people together is the need to be "seen" and told that "they matter". Just a casual smile and eye contact with a stranger or someone you love can accomplish that. I try to remember this every day because, as Oprah says, "when you know better, you do better".
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Remembering 9/11
Today is the 10 year anniversary of 9/11. It seems incredible that 10 years have passed. We all remember where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news, much like the day of the Kennedy assasination. After 10 years, how have our feelings changed? Has the shock diminished? Has the anger dissapated at all? Can we ever forgive those who made this happen? What have we as a country, and as individuals, learned from this experience? All good questions to ponder today.
Since I grew up in a military family that traveled overseas a lot, my childhood experiences are different from most people I know. What I mean is that I've seen real poverty on a daily basis - people who live in hovels, are filthy, beg for food, have absolutely nothing, and live every day at a survival level we can't possibly imagine. I remember my Father showing me these places and always saying, "There for the grace of God, go I", and hoping I got the point. I did and I'll always remember the look on their faces. I can only imagine their feelings when the military prescence went into their neighborhoods or if they saw a family, such as mine, observe them and their sad way of life like it was another tourist attraction. Could you really blame them for HATING us?
Whenever I hear about the mid-East turmoil and their hatred of America, I remember those places my Father showed me and can totally understand how the motivation of hate could result in an event as tragic as 9/11. My personal feelings lean toward forgiveness and know that is the only route that can ever put this event into perspective. On the other hand, how could I or anyone forgive the murder of almost 3,000 innocent people in one day?
This is what I really want to talk about today. Forgiveness. Through my angel studies, I've finally come to understand when you "forgive" someone for something that hurt or wronged you, you are NOT condoning what they said or did, but really letting those bad feelings go from your own heart, thereby trading pain for peace. If you release those feelings from yourself, you now have room to accept something new from the Universe. Release the old; accept the new. It sounds simple, but I'll tell you it's hard to do at first, but becomes easier in time. Forgiving others also includes forgiving yourself for any part you had in that bad experience, because nothing is ever one-sided. As my Mother used to say, "It takes two to tango." I got that one too.
I know that there will always be severe poverty like the kind I saw as a child, and when people live at that survival level, there will always be conflict. How do we change it? Perhaps one way is through forgiveness. Just something to think about today. Linda
Since I grew up in a military family that traveled overseas a lot, my childhood experiences are different from most people I know. What I mean is that I've seen real poverty on a daily basis - people who live in hovels, are filthy, beg for food, have absolutely nothing, and live every day at a survival level we can't possibly imagine. I remember my Father showing me these places and always saying, "There for the grace of God, go I", and hoping I got the point. I did and I'll always remember the look on their faces. I can only imagine their feelings when the military prescence went into their neighborhoods or if they saw a family, such as mine, observe them and their sad way of life like it was another tourist attraction. Could you really blame them for HATING us?
Whenever I hear about the mid-East turmoil and their hatred of America, I remember those places my Father showed me and can totally understand how the motivation of hate could result in an event as tragic as 9/11. My personal feelings lean toward forgiveness and know that is the only route that can ever put this event into perspective. On the other hand, how could I or anyone forgive the murder of almost 3,000 innocent people in one day?
This is what I really want to talk about today. Forgiveness. Through my angel studies, I've finally come to understand when you "forgive" someone for something that hurt or wronged you, you are NOT condoning what they said or did, but really letting those bad feelings go from your own heart, thereby trading pain for peace. If you release those feelings from yourself, you now have room to accept something new from the Universe. Release the old; accept the new. It sounds simple, but I'll tell you it's hard to do at first, but becomes easier in time. Forgiving others also includes forgiving yourself for any part you had in that bad experience, because nothing is ever one-sided. As my Mother used to say, "It takes two to tango." I got that one too.
I know that there will always be severe poverty like the kind I saw as a child, and when people live at that survival level, there will always be conflict. How do we change it? Perhaps one way is through forgiveness. Just something to think about today. Linda
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