To Be True

             Sometimes our messages are thematic.  This is one of those cases.  Last week we spoke of forgiveness and allowing that grace to start from within, to begin the growth and kindness process with our own inner spark.

             We were encouraged to shine, to care, and to share absolution on our own worthy selves.  Now, I’m hearing something similar.  A reassurance that we can trust, we can be confident.

Believe Yourself

             In the scope of mental health, we are not always strong enough to give our own feelings and thoughts the honor they deserve.  Our brains can play tricks on us.  We question our very heart and mind.  It can be so challenging to know when, what to have faith in.

             There are ways to get help, there are tools we can use, tricks we can learn.  But we often don’t feel truly equipped to be the sole source of knowledge.  So we doubt.  We wobble.

             Right now, we are being reminded that we DO have what it takes to accomplish those tasks ahead of us.  We DO have the strength.

             Once we have forgiven, once we have apologized to our own bodies, the next natural step is to move forward.  To trust that our inner wisdom has not left us.

             Our spirit knows, even if our mind continues to quietly question, we can feel assured that yes, our instincts are good, and our inner judgment can be relied upon.

             At this time, we can count on, and believe in, ourselves.

 

 

 

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Inspiringly

             As we spoke of yesterday, our nature is to create.  To continue creating.  And to support others in their creations.

            The Universe would like us to go one step further. Or, more accurately, back to the beginning.

A spark,

a start.

            It all begins with that ah ha! moment.  That lighting-bolt of realization.  And once we’ve corralled the idea, we move on to the action, the doing.  That which we are here to do, the creating.

             Where do they come from though, those light-bulbs?  And how do we reliably collect them?  The answer is simple, if not easy.

             Everywhere.  In all directions, at every corner.  On a walk or bike ride.  As we meditate or pray.  In a parking lot or at a traffic signal while we wait.

             We need only tune in and listen.   Much like watching for Divine signs and messages, our ideas are sent to us when we engage in observing, being aware and yet in an easy and open mind-set.

             Our daily draw talks about this a bit, and about why we may be having difficulty with the process.

“Angel of Expression  ~

‘Speak your truth and express yourself clearly.’

There is something you are not expressing, because you fear hurting someone you love or care for.

The Angel of Expression has shown up in your reading today to encourage you to speak your truth and express yourself clearly.  Know that the truth, when spoken honestly, clearly, and with love, will never truly hurt anyone.

Lack of self-expression is soul-destroying for all concerned and prevents life’s natural flow.  The Angel of Expression understands your fears regarding this issue and is here to help you through this difficult time.

Allow her to help you find the courage to face this issue clearly.  By expressing yourself honestly and clearly, this situation will heal in accordance with the highest good of all concerned.  Yet do not try to predetermine or control the outcome.

Trust – for the power that made you both, will heal you both.”

Today’s Deck:

Angels, Gods, and Goddesses Oracle Cards by Toni Carmine Salerno

Today’s Sharing:

is THIS piece, by my Seattle girl.  Fascinating.   And informative.  Plus, how tremendously timely!

 

 

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Keeping.

             Don’t we all just face something that challenges us, every stinkin’ day?  It can be difficult, sometimes, to continue smiling.  And the odd part is, bringing back the happy WITH happy is the best way to make it happen.

             I’ve been thinking about Joy lately, and living in it.  We owe it to ourselves to be genuine.  We deserve nothing less.  And yet, our paths are peppered with rough patches.  As you all know, some of the smoothing tools that work for me are guided meditation CDs.

             And more recently, really, really focusing on being mindful.  Eating with consciousness, and being as fully aware as I possibly can.  In as many moments as I am able.  (Zeroing in on what we DO have, not what we DON’T.)

             Today, before leaving for the pool, I was given a gift.  From Mother Nature, herself.

On the front deck.

              This afternoon I harvested that crop of lavender, and twined some honeysuckle.  My small amount of outside time was just so rejuvenating.  (I also hung up a load of laundry on our awesomely trashy clothes line.)

             Would I like to (someday travel and) go on an actual vacation?  You bet.  Was I exceptionally satisfied with acknowledging my blessings here at home?  Without a doubt.

             Even the message I woke up with (which wasn’t all that prophetic.   Sometimes, they just aren’t) was certainly not unpleasant.  Quite often the information we’re guided to is merely a helpful reminder.

Continue staying alert to the minutiae.

             Then, within our regular rotation, I was validated.  And that’s never bad.

     “Pleasure  ~

Do something just for fun.

Pleasure is one of life’s essential nutrients.”

              Yep.  The key to keeping that Happy is by making sure WE are well taken care of.  And doing what brings Joy to our lives.  Even if it’s only a few calm minutes spent in a small messy yard.

Today’s Deck:

Self-Care Cards by Cheryl Richardson

Today’s Sharing:

is a new project from an old friend.  Go see The Lyrical Geek blog, and then keep checking back.  She’s gonna have terrificness there.

FLP Report:

starts with this plate from Sunday (which I completely forgot about).

Illinois

             And continues with all of these singles, nearly every one spotted on our alley wander, after dinner tonight; Wisconsin, Montana, Wyoming, plus a Dakota.

Summer school folks?

             No mapping or mileage this time, we just took a slow-moving constitutional to walk off some of our meal.  Because, as Dan said, “it’s what we do.”