Trade Rate

             The month of June has a funny feeling to me.  Once it no longer means “school’s out” there is a sense of pointlessness to it.

             Maybe if we’d ever taken vacations, or if anyone in my family had ever traveled it would be different?  I hear that this is the time of  year folks go places which are not their jobs?

             Very often, when living is the same as “surviving” summer getaways are foreign and winter dates run together with all the other seasons.  Possibly it’s just me and I don’t like celebrations?  Hard to say, I only have my own perspective and view to go by.

             What I do know is that there’s a sense of expectancy in the air, even if it never turns in to anything.  The Universe brings reminders of this in having our focus turn to

exchange and flow.

             Every bit of us, and every bit of what we know, is energy.  It’s the very thing which makes us move and feel and function.  The power of the sun, the glow of the moon, the cost of food, the pull of tides, going from one place to another.  All things are part of this continuum.

             So when we have a sense of “what’s next?” or a moment of anticipation, we can be sure it’s being felt by others.  We are all connected.  We are all part of the life breath this world moves with.

             Learning to share, to understand Self-Care, to honour our emotions, while still holding out a hand to those who need it most, is the essence of being human.  It is the exchange and flow of soul knowledge.

             We may experience this beginning of Summer differently from how our neighbors do, but when we reach across, be part of the whole, we help ourselves right along with everyone else.

Not where I am,
but where I wish to soon be.

 

 

 

 

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a spark

             My week has mostly been a lot of work.  Also, a lot of work on healing.

             To “do better” or “get better” often we must put effort and energy into it.  I’ve been trying to be successful.  I’ll keep going, keep at it ……

             encouraging you to do the same.

             Our message is simply this:

light

             On my new front porch, in the small house where we now live, appeared a box.  It was accompanied by a handwritten card.  and this gift.

             She sent me Light.  I needed it.  Now, I am sharing it.

 

 

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thank you, my friend, for being there when I needed you most

 

 

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It’s What We Can’t Do Without

             The most basic (and yet heart-wrenching) Truth of Life is loss.  The endings. They are brutal.

             Of  course they all lead us into new chapters and hopeful beginnings.  But, the fact is, GOING completes the cycle.  Saying goodbye can be painful, on many levels.  It can also, if we focus our perspective, be enriching.

             Here is what the Universe would like us to remember about living and leaving right now:

Before All Else

             What this DOESN’T mean is to put anyone or anything before our own health and well-being.  What it DOES mean is, let’s make sure that we bring lovingkindness to the forefront, always.

             Let’s not forget to replace fear with faith.  Let’s have Self-Care at the top of our daily To Do lists.  What it also means is to Choose Joy, practice gratitude, and generally wear that power of positivity into as many situations as we possibly can.

             I can link to several songs right now, all of which have LOVE as the theme, but I’m fairly certain you have some personal favorites and can locate them quite easily.  Play them now, sing along, feel the strength in that energy.

             On our card altar, this validation appears, as reinforcement.  (Please be extra aware of the last three words.  Repeat it as a mantra this week and you won’t go wrong.)

“Aquamarine  ~  

moderation, energy, tolerance, gentleness, compassion, feminine, goddess

Whether male or female, you can overcome a current conflict by reflecting upon and applying moderation, tolerance, gentleness, and compassion.

These qualities are not a weakness, rather, they are strengths.  What is called for at present is greater compassion and tolerance coupled with a little patience and gentleness.

It is possible to resolve things in an amicable way to create a positive outcome for all concerned.

As you look back on this current episode, you will realise a valuable lesson.  Compassion and tolerance are a sign of maturity and strength of character.

They are qualities which infuse all with love and light.”

Today’s Deck:

Crystal Oracle Cards by Toni Carmine Salerno

Today’s Sharing:

is this view, and recommendation, for August.

             If we stop only once a day and bring this image to mind, say the words and feel the power, we have given ourselves and our loved ones a gift in that moment; appreciate it, sit with it, honour it.  We’re worth that piece of time, we’re worth that space and that blessing.

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Just say Yes.

             Another day of “list” messaging.  So, there’s that.

             I can also report that all of the things I’m hearing regarding the current situation, challenging planetary conditions are beginning to subside.  The energy is (finally) dissipating.

             Which works nicely with what I woke up with today (and what we see later on in this post).

• affirming authoritatively
• manifesting
• stating with positive emotion
• believing
• having faith
• living in a generally positive manner

             When we say an Affirmation outloud, we are speaking to the Universe in a clear and focused voice.  But, are we meaning what we say?

             When we step out into our day with positive intentions expressed, are we feeling it all the way deep down inside?

             It’s important to carry our faith around in a secure basket.  If we lose some bits and pieces along the way, it makes our journey much more difficult.

             We don’t need to belt out every single thing we believe in all the time, but we DO need to practice our lovingkindness as often as possible.  Choosing to affirm in a confident manner, and select Joy diligently, is the key right now.

             Returning to our regular rotation around the card altar, here is an inspiring and uplifting validation.

“Carnelian  ~

healing, creativity, energy, calmness, grounding, stability

This wonderful crystal offers you protection and healing.  It will help dissolve the sadness you have recently experienced as well as calm your thoughts and ease your anxiety.

Carnelian will also help you to express your emotions and stimulate your creativity.

You are encouraged to take up a creative pursuit or hobby at this time.  Start to express yourself in what ever way you choose – without judgment.  Working with colour will be especially helpful at the moment, for colour can also help to stabilise and heal your emotions.

Over the coming days, you will begin to feel a renewed sense of peace, joy, and wonderment for life.  Give thanks for the wondrous blessings you are receiving.”

Today’s Deck:

Crystal Oracle Cards by Toni Carmine Salerno

Today’s Sharing:

is this view from our downstairs hallway.

Photo taken in a graveyard, probably.

             I like the serene calmness of this one.  And, when I flipped over May’s calendar page, I realized just how much I was enjoying the black-and-white starkness of the entire series.

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Shining with Power

             We’ve been having some deceptively bright and sunny days* here this week.  False hope?  Or simply HOPE! that Spring will finally arrive?  Either one brings a good feeling while we’re in it.  (But I never forget that it could still snow, several more times.)

*I know, a new header picture is now FAR past due.  Soon, I promise, soon.

             It’s weather, and we appreciate that in all of its guises.  Just as we look forward to each new day as a positive opportunity and a lovely chance to learn.

             The images that were shown to me this morning appeared to be world’s apart from what I saw yesterday.  Definitely joyful for us all today.

That Spark.

             The inspiration which explodes as if made out of fireworks?  Yeah, this is our message.  Look for it, be open to it, stay alert for it.

             Recently I read about how our guides and members of our Team long for us to see our soul selves the way that they do.  We’re made entirely of that same beautifully bright and sparking brilliance.  When we wear these bodies, that energy can be hidden.

             It’s difficult to stay always lit up like a lantern, though.  The dark moments are necessary to be our contrast.  This message is our reminder though, that we ARE that spark, and we DO have those fabulous ideas because they come from the source of ALL the light, of which we are an equal part.  Never lose hope, just like the seasons, never stopping, always going forward.

             On our card altar right now we have an über attractive and fitting accompaniment.  One of my favorite stones, in fact.

“Lapis Lazuli  ~

protection, power, expansive thinking  ~

Lapis Lazuli is a highly spiritual crystal that helps cut through illusions and expands your thinking in ways that serve to empower you.  Is it not time to let go of an outmoded way of thinking or a belief system which no longer serves you?

Remember, you are eternally protected; there is nothing to fear, so just be yourself.

You will soon find yourself thinking outside the square and in doing so, you will begin to unlock your true and unique potential.  Be a leader, not a follower – dare to be different, and success is yours!

You have the ability to mentally and emotionally rise above all  you encounter in life, and in doing so, a clearer picture emerges.”

             I love this line, and think that it should be our new mantra:

“Remember, you are eternally protected;

there is nothing to fear, so just be yourself.”

              It just about covers everything we need to say.  Especially now, with the added bonus of carrying the “expansive thinking” spark, too.

Today’s Deck:

Crystal Oracle Cards by Toni Carmine Salerno

Today’s Family Update:

is that my Hurricane will be arriving here in The Burrow tomorrow.  She’s coming down to support her sister.  Empress is going to compete in an event this weekend (along with the rest of her group from the gym).  I might be slightly distracted, or rather, MORE distracted than usual  for the next few days.