Likelihood and Probability

             Have you ever seen a squirrel in your blackberry bushes?  I hadn’t either, not until earlier this week.  It was surprising.  But, maybe, it shouldn’t have been.

             We, as a species, go places where humans couldn’t possibly survive, and yet they do.  We, as active animals, perform tasks our bodies maybe weren’t even designed to accomplish, and yet we do.  There are so many ways we can flourish,  Uncountable ways.

             Here’s what the Universe is asking us to understand right now:

things are not always as expected.

             Like my bushy-tailed neighbor in the berry shrub, she was simply just doing what came naturally, looking for food.  Ta da, there is was!  I’m the one who was caught off-guard.

             Our life paths often take us in directions we not only weren’t planning on going, but didn’t even realize existed.  This journey, it’s like that.  One day we’re out hunting for nuts, and, out of nowhere, there’s free fruit!

             What it’s not like?  The movies, internet, TV, or as books tell us.  It can be so much more, and if we’re in a negative place mentally, it can seem like so much less.

             That’s the point of this message, it’s not what we “expect” because we don’t have a clue as to what/where/how much we could even accomplish.  It’s never too late to head down any avenue we like, or wander along a new road we may feel the interest in exploring.

             What is “expected” of us is rarely where our heart directs us.  And it is rarely what will make us happy.

             In many belief systems, we are encouraged to seek out calm and loving attitudes.  And yet the media bombards us with the constant inadequacy that we cannot be satisfied unless we acquire All The Things, or appear a certain way.  Where do we find our balance?

             Right now, it seems, our key is to let go of expectations.  Those tossed over us by our culture (and the big businesses who are running so much of it), and those ideas we had about, and for, ourselves which maybe weren’t even ours in the first place.

             What I hear is, it’s time now to be our own unique and individual selves.  Being in our skin, enjoying our surroundings, loving those close to us, appreciating our many blessings.  Allowing those unnecessary expectations to slip away.  That seems like a terrific spot to be in.

 

 

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Not Nearly As Much

             In order to show us our message this morning, many of the scenes featured a baby.  Not a specific child born to someone in particular, but, a metaphoric and transient infant.

             One that we give back immediately.  Because it represented issues in motion.

Small and messy,

but ultimately harmless in the long-run.

             Sure problems and kids can derail your entire day, but then, when the details are sorted out, well . . . .  the end result is almost not even noticeable.

             How is this possible, though?  It’s us.  Again, it’s in our perspective.  Our frame of value.

             Some instances (or babies) set us off the rails, push us out of sync, force us flaying into big-huge-problem! mind-set.  (Or deal with the baby.)  But then, we’re done.  We’ve solved it.  (We hand the baby back.)  The episode ceases to be of importance.  (The child returns home.)

             We look back later and realize, hell, that wasn’t so bad after all!

             When I stood in front of our card altar earlier, waiting to hear if we’d continue around in the regular rotation, I was directed outside of it.  “You need an Archangel for this one, ” is exactly what I heard.  Once I made the draw, I saw why.

“All Is Well  ~

Archangel Jeremiel:

‘Everything is happening exactly as it is supposed to, with hidden blessings you will soon understand.’

Additional Messages:

‘Sometimes, what appears to be a problem is actually an answered prayer in disguise.  When we ask for help, Heaven may dismantle the old to make room for the new.

During this time of change, practice relaxation methods such as yoga, deep breathing, exercise, and meditation.  Ask me to make your transition smooth and harmonious for everyone involved.  And know that this change is for the better!’

Working with Archangel Jeremiel:

Each archangel has a specific aura color.  Jeremiel’s is deep eggplant purple.  When you see sparkles of dark purple light, this is one way to know that Jeremiel is with you.

Each archangel has a particular type of crystal aligned to their energy, and for Jeremiel, that crystal is amethyst.  When you wear an amethyst you may feel even closer to Jeremiel’s kind and loving energy.”

Today’s Deck:

Archangel Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

Tonight’s Kitchen Adventure:

only involves me at the beginning and end, no where near the hard part in the middle.

             These were my idea.  So Daniel is making me apple fritters while I work tonight.  HERE is the recipe he’s (mostly) using.  We’ll be leaving out the beer and peanut-butter, as per my request.

              (It’s a bigger deal than you realize, he doesn’t eat cooked apples, or  anything even vaguely apple-pie-esque.)

No really, it’s fine.

             Me and my great ideas.  Jeez.  We have SO much useless crap  valuable heirlooms random shit here in The Burrow that I’m always convinced that we have what it takes to make my brilliant schemes come together.  And then Dan (after much calm explaining which I completely disregard) proves me dead-ass wrong.

             Like today.  I was sure that one cargo accessory would fit someplace that it (eventually) didn’t.  Turns out, we had to buy a new one.

You might also see somebody you know in the background.

             On our kitchen table is a rack (plus all of the required hardware, along with the packaging it came with) that affixes over a back bike tire.  And you bungee cargo to it.  The deputy now has one.  Of his very own.  I am no longer the lone pack mule.

             Before we headed out though, I jotted down our channeled message.  It was beyond ironic.  Once the afternoon progressed.

Be alert to,

and stay aware of,

the tiniest details today.

             Then, the cards laughed in my face.  No, not really.  The Universe is not a malicious place.  It is, however, one with a fabulous sense of humour.

“All Is Well  ~

Archangel Jeremiel:

‘Everything is happening exactly as it is supposed to, with hidden blessings you will soon understand.’

Additional Message:

‘Sometimes, what appears to be a problem is actually an unanswered prayer in disguise.  When we ask for help, Heaven may dismantle the old to make room for the new.  

During this time of change, practice relaxation methods such as yoga, deep breathing, exercise, and mediation.  Ask me to make your transition smooth and harmonious for everyone involved.  And know that this change is for the better.’

Working with Archangel Jeremiel:

Each archangel has a specific aura color, Jeremiel’s is deep eggplant purple.  When  you see sparkly dark purple light, this is one way to know that Jeremiel is with  you.

Each archangel has a specific type of crystal aligned with their energy, and for Jeremiel, that crystal is the amethyst.   When you wear an amethyst, you may feel even closer to Jeremiel’s kind and loving energy.” 

             This is a most welcome reminder, especially after all of the heartbreakingly terrible stories that have been in the news lately.  When we have that faith, and we keep that hope in our hearts, we know that All (truly) Is Well.

Today’s Deck:

Archangel Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

Today’s Mileage:

was a ride out to gather supplies for dinner (and the right sized bike rack), 5.298 miles, in 33 minutes 31 seconds, with an even slower pace than yesterday, of 9.4 MPH.  Be sure to look at Daniel’s map HERE (you can see how our search for ingredients went inside the store, and where I made us stop [several times] while I figured shit out in my scary, wee head).

Tonight’s Kitchen Adventure:

is, as mentioned above, all about our new recipe.

Salty Thai Pork

             Go see THIS POST of Alana’s for the directions, and better food pictures.  Our assessment: we are definitely going to make this again (I am already looking forward to the left-overs).

             Also, (since I’m always thinking about my pescetarian girls) it could be done super easy as a vegetarian dish.  Sub out the pork for any of the available non-meat, wok-able proteins on the market, and it would be just as tasty.

Is it already Sunday, AGAIN?!

             We all know how my relationship with Time is erratic (well, many things about me could be described that way).  So it should be no surprise to anyone that I have just now begun flipping calendar pages.  The rainbow selection is okay, not great, but perfectly fine.  I’m just not really drawn to the savanah.

Madagascar. Apparently.

             Or whatever this terrain is here in Morondava.  So we’ll just move on to the other one that is also fine, but not necessarily terrific to look at.  Fortunately, the sentiments are beyond wonderful.

“I choose to move beyond where I was when I got up this morning . . .
and open myself up to something new.”

             It goes on like this, down the side of the gridded page:

“I choose to live my highest awareness.

I choose to remember that every problem has a solution.  And to know that this, too, is something I can deal with.  Because I choose to look at a situation in this way, the present problem is a temporary thing to me.  It is something that I am working through.

I am a good person.  I choose to let go of feeling sorry for myself.  I am willing to learn the lesson and to open up to the good that the Universe has to offer.

I choose to be willing to change.  I accept the fact that I will not always know how things are to be worked out.   I can trust and I can know.

Everything is working out for the best.  All is well.”

             For what is remaining in March, I am going to stop along the hallway where this is hanging and repeat it daily.  I love it that much.

             On our card altar, the daily draw message makes a lovely accompaniment to this affirmation.

“Wulfenite  ~

preservation, duality, psychic awareness

Your powers of perception are strong at present and you will experience a heightened awareness of others’ thoughts and intuitively understand their motives and actions.

By drawing this card you are being encouraged to follow your feelings and instincts.  Rely on your intuition rather than on what others say – follow your gut feeling, for in doing so you will preserve the integrity of a project or situation which is dear to your heart.

In this instance, you are being encouraged not to listen to the conflicting opinions of others; listen instead to the guidance which stems from your own soul and all will work out well.”

Today’s Deck:

Crystal Oracle Cards by Toni Carmine Salerno

Today’s Travel and Visit:

we went to see my parents.  To deliver library book requests and for Dan’s first grill of the year.

Please notice that the doll has a new scarf, with matching slippers.

             We were, later, joined by Emma and Ryon.  An added bonus to our day.