Attitudinal Accordance

             While it is true that for quite some time now I’ve preached the gospel of Self-Care, it is equally true that from time to time I’ve continued to lapse into a state of judgey-ness.  (I’m not happy about this, so it needs to be addressed.)

             We all know of its importance, of the value in caring for ourselves.  But are we all doing what we can?  And are we all noticing, in ourselves, when the need is most crucial?

             Because, in the past month, if these events haven’t called for us to take care of ourselves and those closest to us, I don’t know what the fuck will.  We are all feeling at our very worst.  My hope is that we are also all being our kindest.

             Here is what the Universe would like us to focus on, it’s what I’ve been hearing for days, what needs to be shared:

true appreciation.

             Are we expressing gratitude for breathing deeply of clean fresh air?  Are we saying thank you to our bodies for carrying us through this shit-storm?  Are we showing appreciation, true and authentic appreciation to our loved ones who help bolster us up when we hit our lowest?

              The way of peace is through our own attitude.  Yes, as we discussed last week, we must be aware and informed.  Yes, we must make a difference and change what is (so tragically) not working.

             What is also a fact is that we must heal from within, we must honour our spirit and be good to ourselves.

             When I went back to work full-time, and there were stretches of 11 or 13 days when I had to show up and just punch in, I became aware of how phenomenally important days off were to me.  I needed them in a new and profound way.

             With the schedule I have now (four full days of work and two baby days), my one Me Time Tuesday has become even more valuable.  So, when I’m sick, and all I do is sleep through it . . . . .  well, it can seem like I’ve wasted the entire 24 hour period.

             Not true, says my adjusted attitude, says my Choose Joy perception adjustment.  What I did with that day was take care of myself.  My physical body (apparently) required an enormous amount of bed rest.

             I refuse to feel guilty, bad, or negative.  It is toxic.  And I no longer want to be poisoned.  No card has called out to me, no deck has directed me to draw.  What I have been lead to is this.  An image which is soul-soothing.  An image of serenity, even as we know it has taken enormous strength.

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             I hope you are able to weather this time and place.  I hope most of all, that you are well.  And if you need help, you are able to find it.

 

 

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In The Fullness of Support

             We often refer to the awesomely accurate statement of “it takes a village . . . ,” because the sentiment is so true.  It’s also farther reaching than its original purpose maybe intended.

             What I was shown this morning demonstrates, and expands on that general idea.  The views and scenes that I saw told of how working as a nice cohesive group, we are better able to accomplish most anything.

Together Solution

             Our own personal Team, and our own individual tribe/clan are the support system which holds us up, our village.  It is who we call on in times of need.  And, on the occasion of requiring help, regardless of the event.

             At any level, small or large, urgent or eventual, we need only ask for assistance.  Like I did today, standing before our card altar, wondering which stack we’d be going with.  The answer was loud and clear.

“Creative Writing  ~ 

Archangel Gabriel:

‘Make time to write down your thoughts in a journal, or pen an article or book.’

Additional Message:

‘Your soul longs for creative expression through writing.  I can help you schedule this activity.  Honor any inner nudges that guide you to write.  

The writings may be for your own enjoyment, or may be a cathartic experience of self-expression in a private journal.  As you work with your connection to the written word, you may receive Divine guidance to write articles or books for publication.  Call upon me at any time to guide you through this process.’

Working with Archangel Gabriel:

As the messenger angel, Gabriel loves to help writers and journalists deliver healing messages.  Like a loving coach, she’ll urge you to delegate your time and energy toward writing.  

Gabriel can also open doors that allow for publication of your articles and books, if you’ll ask for her assistance.  Most of all, she’ll help you enjoy writing.”

             This is one of my favorite illustrations, we can FEEL the serenity in that image.  Also, even if you aren’t an authour of any type, honour this suggestion by simply sitting quietly and gathering thoughts, ideas, and wordly wanderings in a nice care-giving way.

Today’s Deck:

Archangel Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

Today’s Affirmation:

is an answer that Louise Hay recently spoke of, when questioned about why bad things just seemed to keep happening, she said that, in order to change the pattern, we need to change our thinking.

             Repeat “life loves me and it is safe for me to love myself” every time a negative thought or reaction popped up.  And also, at random times whenever we think of it.

             Will this actually help?  Well, as my Beloved is fond of saying, “it won’t hurt!”