One has seen better days
Yet still smiling ‘cuz
Many more are to come
In hours of fallow haze,
Releasing what one was
As the work has just begun
Mingling among inner ways
As a loner often does
Seeking what he will become
Snapshots caught within a daze
Simply flicker, as it was,
For the days are not done
Hearts now lit ablaze
As is what Spirit does
For the All is in One
One will see better days
And continue smiling ‘cuz
All return to which he’s from
We live in a world of variety. Each person is gifted with an individual expression comprised of his/her own values of truth, love, and freedom. This authenticity of one’s soul/spirit guides one along the path of it’s Divine Purpose. This essence is creative in nature whether one is making art or living life. I have found the things I enjoy currently in my life are the things which brought me joy as a child: nature, sewing, collecting rocks, making things from found objects, and writing. Throughout the years this list has greatly enlarged. I feel a connection with Spirit when I engage in creative activities. It is important to nourish oneself; heart mind, body, and soul/spirit. When one honors the Sacred Self, one honors the Divine in all. I find that whether I am sitting in meditation, journaling, taking photos, painting a picture, or communing with nature I am connecting with the Sacred. What activities in your life feel Sacred? Do you view creativity as a Sacred Act? Do consider gratitude and kindness as nourishing to your Soul? How do you honor your Sacred Self?
*Channeled Message “One need not separate from his or her tribe to be independant. One need only be his/her authentic self. For love respects our differences as well as our similaritities. Pour your essence into every relationship. You need not be who others want or expect you to be. Be who you are in the service of love. Be YOU. This IS your job, to claim that which speaks within you and express it through your body, through words, actions, movement, art-however it wishes to speak through you; from Spirit to matter. Fear not who you are as this is your Spirit grounding/merging with Earth. This is your purpose. It need not be your vocation, yet its individual style will work its way into your every day. For this is what is called the way. The ‘way’ is not a group activity. It is a personal quest, your way to Source. It is your Sacred connection. This is WHO you are! Your indiviuality, your authenticity…this is Your truth, Your power. For it is in the service of Higher Love we find our true selves. It is the very Sacredness of you that rises from deep within, grasping for the light. For it IS the Light, rising forth to merge and shine brightly!”
“When a door closes, there is always another one to open. Be willing to step inside and see the possibilities before you. There will be doors within doors and the choice will be yours to open, close, or embark upon what is offered. There are no rights or wrongs, only opportunities of exploration, experience, expansion. Your heart will know your way. Let go of fear, of doubt. Bask in the wonder the Universe offers. There seems to be a darkness with endings but yet it is simply a germination of new beginnings. The cycle continue whether or not one is aware or understands. As the seeds flower be patient for the bearing of fruit, for it occurs in many ways and not necessarily in the way one expects. Divine Purpose runs deep, and as it rises to the surface it may be more complex or even quite simplistic than one’s sensations led him to believe. You only need to believe, to know with your entire being, every cell of your physical body, that your Spirit knows, guides, and delivers you to your destiny. Whatever path it leads you is the right one, whether or not it is what you imagined. Even though one connects with the Sacred as he brings Spirit into his physicality it is still somewhat conditioned by the perception of its physical nature. Though Spirit is not confined it still works within the limitations of its vessel. Remain open to what you receive as much beauty and love are currently within you and await you, for you to receive and share. See the beauty of love in that which has passed, what is now, and what will come to be. To feel and share the love in every moment; this is existence, this love, This is beauty. This is truth. This is where true power can be felt-what you take from your heart and find your special way to place it in the world around you. Know others are hurting though they may express it differently. Allow them that space. But know their pain, their expression, is not yours to bear. Speak your truth. Stand your ground. But do so with love in your heart. That does not mean to allow yourself to be trampled upon. The freedom to walk away is yours, but do it in love for yourself not in contempt of another. Allow them their truth as you have yours, even if they do not honor yours. Remain in your heart, true to yourself. The dust will settle, but do not settle for anything less than your own truth which is your love, your way. When you honor the Divine as it shines through you, you honor all others-this is living your truth, your Divine existence.”
”All things come full circle. Pain that was caused/endured is healed in another incarnation. This is the way, the wisdom of experience. In physicality a person learns lessons in a lifetime, but these are also ancestral lessons as well – the essence may inflict, cause, or be affected by that of which his soul returns to heal, to close a cycle of a particular familiar trauma or hardship in order to advance/expand the experience/wisdom of a soul family. The many positions of a family unit gives perspective of that trauma/hardship. While it can be particularly difficult on a human level it is enlightening on a spiritual level of learning and on the advancement/expansion of humanity. The pain felt physically is not that on a spiritual level for it is merely a school of learning. Values of compassion, empathy, nonjudgment, connection, and stewardship, among others are learned. It is important to remember physicality is fleeting while spirituality is that in which one returns for it is only a portion of which is embodied. The human implications are not the same as the spiritual realm. The human mind is quite inquisitive, but the emotional body gives the experience a distinct viewpoint from another with like experience. It takes much reflection and inner work for a person to override emotion and view and experience from many angles to understand the motives of both motion and emotion. Humanity within society is complex. While there can be tremendous difficulty, there is also opportunity of great beauty in connection, shared moments of love, experience, and validation. One often learns the joy is found in the most simplistic of ways, those of which does not involve materialism, the acquisition of things, but in just being and sharing the experience of living.”
“The deeper one digs the more lost one might feel yet the closer he gets to finding what has been lost. Much is buried beneath many layers-truth and treasure. Your truth is your treasure. It is the route to both freedom and abundance. Self exploration leads to connections; to the past, to others, but more importantly to Spirit and self. Your truth within manifests into abundance around you. A time of fallow precedes a time of fruit. Each period is of importance. It is good to remember what one does for self he does for others. That reverberation reaches and extends and continues. The echo from the mountain is heard across the valley and so on. Lift your voice to sing and your foot to dance. It will always reach another of the same beat/resonance. Together healing occurs. No one does it all or alone. The saying ‘takes a village to raise a child’ goes the same for saving humanity/the world. Every being plays a part that fits into others until all hands are joined. Each is a link in the chain/circle. We are here to connect, to commune, to recognize the tribe who helps us find our way, what makes us feel complete. This can be strictly in relationship or can be work, creative endeavors, joy, or adventure inspired, whatever makes one ‘tick’. It is in the ‘coming alive’ where one finds self-connection to Spirit-a sense of purpose. To live with purpose is to live with intention. That essence is known to small children but is often lost through outside influence. When one regains this essence and lives from this center this authenticity, this truth, leads him with his purpose, his desire of experience. This places his mark on the world, whatever it is and in whatever form it takes-for that is his purpose-to find it and use it. For it will lead him home. And that is the beauty of the quest.
“When one stands at the base of a mountain , he sees the arduous climb ahead. When one stands at the top of the mountain, he enjoys the view below and takes pride in the work he has put forth to get there. When one is in the midst of the climb, he fluctuates between what he accomplished and what he has yet to do. One’s viewpoint in life is like that of a mountain climber; it depends upon where he is in life – the work he feels he has succeeded and the goals for which he is still reaching. He often places unnecessary pressure on himself as much of what he thinks is important isn’t in the big picture. If he were to focus on his heart he’d find the importance to be the little things he’s cast aside…human connection, communing with nature, allowing Spirit to work through him in all matters. When one remains open to Spirit, these little things come to the forefront. One begins to understand those things he placed judgment on in others or self weren’t that important. What is important is how one dealt with that judgment. Did one cause harm to another over it? Did one try to view it from a different perspective to understand? Did one shame another? Did one he accept another as he was? Did one place guilt or blame? Did one learn anything from the experience? Life is multifaceted. Even if not understood, it is to be accepted. Empathy and compassion go a long way in easing the difficulties of relationships. Being in the heart more than the head is the first step.
From the sacred space of the mountain top one becomes a scout. He can see enemy territory and detect if perceived threats are illusions created by the fog surrounding his own heart or if the dangers is real. He can see clearly over mountain and valley. He knows where the streams run, forest thrives, and glades of potential rest exist. He sees rocky paths, mountain passes, and clear trails. He determines the best routes to supply his needs. He knows his inner terrain as no other. These are the sacred grounds of his soul. He knows the destination and the route he need to take. He need not depend upon an outside scout to lead him. His heart is connected to the earth; to the trees, the ground, the rocks, the streams. The sun guides by day and the moon by night. He and Earth are one, and they walk together. He has complete faith in this process. From where he stands he sees where he is, the way he is to travel, and his destination point. He trusts Spirit to provide his needs along his journey. His body tells him when to walk and when to rest. He obeys the needs of his physical self and those of his spiritual self. They, too, walk in unison.
As one delves into the dance, he must keep his step. The secret is the body must listen to the music and respond accordingly. He must sync his energy with his partner. If the particular dance is a waltz, it will be smooth and fluid. It’s ok for one to study the steps, so to speak, but he must continue to hear the music to stay in tune. Every relationship involves entaglement. Every action and reaction is entanglement. The dance is entanglement. Entangelment is energy. And energy is life. The soul and essence are interwoven like purpose and mission. Your essence is your purpose or being. The soul is your mission, the vehicle to carry out these means. Whoever/whatever touches your life is part of this entanglement. What type of dance does your life resemble? Are you in step with the tune?
Edge of Wild 