Healing Light

Fall Cleaning & Clearing!

10/27/2011 13:39:00

The recent energies that the Earth has experienced have been, at times, overwhelming to some of us. I know that occasionally they literally wipe me out, too!

One thing that I've learned we can do to help with this abundance of energies coming to us is to clear ourselves. If we're not clear... there's no way we're going to be able to function effectively!

You physical body is made by an energy field, just as everything else in this world: the food that you eat, the trees…all that surrounds you is made of Energy. Energy enters, flows through the body, is processed and leaves. This in and out energy flow is what gives you the strength and balance to sustain the activities of everyday life.

Your energy system (the Aura and Chakras) maintains a deep connection to the emotional system, which in turn maintains a liaison with the mental system, which in turn sustains your whole system of beliefs. This dramatically affects your physical body, as well.

Just a slight imbalance in your belief system is all that takes for your mental system to be affected, which in turn affects the all of your emotional and physical system, which in turn can block the flow of positive energy system.

All of that blocked energy causes illness in your physical body. We need to understand that all of those blockages are caused by our emotional blockages in turn caused by your subconscious mind. Your Mind is your must powerful tool and so much powerful than you realize.

Clearing is simple and this is what you need to do:

1) Take a few minutes to quietly focus on your heart chakra, opening and expanding it through visualization. You want to ensure that it is open and the energy is flowing, unobstructed, front and back.

2) As your guides to help clear any blockages you may have. They can immediately connect with you and remove blockages, negativity, or anything that is preventing you from clearing yourself.

3) Symbolically 'cleanse' yourself everytime you take a shower. Imagine the water flowing down as beautiful sparkling energy and cleaning your aura, removing all psychic debris.

4) Schedule an occasional "tune-up" with a Reiki Master or energy healer, either in person or by distant healing to help open and clear your charkas and aura. This will take 60-90 minutes and will make you a 'new person'!

5) Live your emotions freely the way that you feel them. Do not criticize the mind with emotions, looking for a logic. You want to cry, cry. You want to laugh, laugh. Without asking why. Without a searching for logic. Emotions are not logical…so there is no point in trying, just give-in and allow the flow.

The key is to be patient and wait in the right moment, the locks will be broken and a new attitude and with less and pain you will open heart and this will prevent more blockages. The mind and the heart can’t be together in life, because the two are the opposites and must live equally and with the same intensity. To create the right balance between them you need to clean and clear every day.

Blessings!

Unexpected Angels

09/08/2011 15:07:00

When life is most difficult, we often can find our greatest miracles. Not the parting-of-the-Red-Sea Biblical ones... but miracles in our own lives that are just as significant.

This week, there are wildfires raging across Texas. We haven't had rain in months & what little vegetation left on the ground, crunches from dryness when we walk. Many of us are working steadily, watering around the clock to try to save a portion of our pastures & sadly having to let go of that we can't save. We will all have to till & replant seed in order to have anything for our livestock to eat in the coming years.

About 70 miles to the west of us is the Bastrop fire... it has consumed over 35,000 acres in 3 days. That's the size of a northeastern state! Dear friends have lost the ranch they built their entire lives to retire on & now, in their 60's, will have to start over with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Thankfully, other friends appear to have escaped the wrath of this fire.

To the norheast of me, about 30 miles away is the Magnolia fire. It has consumed over 15,000 acres in 3 days & is threatening the homes & properties of several friends. This is horse country... so there is great urgency to save animals, as well as people & homes. I am on standby to go into the evacuation areas to pick-up horses for friends, should the need arise.

Last night I picked-up two horses & that's where the miracle comes in.

A little background first - my first horse, the love of my life, died 18 months ago. Although we were only together 13 years, we were unbelievably close... almost like soulmates! Since his passing, I've received consistant messages from him - many in the form of shooting stars. He knew how much I loved them & often when I go outside at night & look at the stars, I talk to him, God & the Angels. Quite often, when I need an answer, I'll receive it in the form of a shooting star. It's amazing!

Back to last night. We have some horse acquaintances who live in an area that had just been placed in a mandatory evacuation. We had gotten Belle, our beautiful Percheron from them last year & wanted to get her best friend, Fiona, as well - but despite our best efforts, infinite patience & over 3 hours of trying, she refused to even get near the trailer. We gave up & due to schedules & my back injury, we never talked about getting her again.

Last night, she was the horse we had to load & get out of the path of the fire. No one has tried to load Fiona since our aborted attempt last summer, so I knew we had our hands full. When we arrived at their property, it was next to a staging area - meaning we had flashing lights & sirens going on in the area where we would have to load this horse. BUT... as soon as we arrived & I got out of the truck, a large metorite flew through the sky & ended just above our truck & trailer. I knew that "my baby" was with us & would help get this mare loaded.

I admit, we cheated a little & gave her a slight relaxer - but I was over-cautious & underestimated how much she needed. As we were 'sedating' her, we were told, by officials, to get out of the area immediately. I was NOT leaving without that horse!

We gave her 30 minutes to 'chill', all the time the sirens & horns were blasting - lights were flashing. I kept reminding myself that my 'baby' would be helping & took a deep breath to get centered. We decided to bring her best friend with us to help with the transition, so the owner led Gypsy to the trailer. She gave us a hard time because of the energy & she saw something we didn't... we all turned around & discovered that the sky was orange (9:30 pm). We finally got Gypsy to cooperate & she danced around in the trailer a bit. We tossed in some alfalfa & within about 20 minutes, Fiona stepped-up into the trailer by herself! We shut the doors & Fiona happily munched on alfalfa all the way home. (we tried all these same tactics a year ago, when she wouldn't go near the trailer for 3 hours!)

The moral of the story is, when you ask for assistance... don't be surprised if it comes from a non-traditional, four-legged source! Blessings! ~<3~

My Healing Journey

07/27/2011 12:24:00

I just got off the phone with a delightful young lady, wanting to talk to me about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She had found me through an article I wrote for CFSID, several years ago about the devastating effects of this invisible disease and how it had all but destroyed my life.

This phone call reminded me just how far I've come since 2000. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue/Epstein Barr and told that I needed to be on permanent bedrest... indefinately... and that there was no cure. I had a list of symptoms a mile long and could barely function, in spite of having to work at a job I hated and raising a teenage daughter I adored. I was also in an unhappy marriage, which seemed to be sucking the life out of me. My self esteem was sub-zero and in addition to all of this, I supported five horses and had no social life. You can say my life wasn't exactly a fairy tale!

I had the priviledge of going to one of the leading immunologists in the country, who was doing groundbreaking research in this field, in addition to AIDS. Through a series of treatments and a pile of pills, he got me back on my feet so I could continue the rat race. I did fine for a few years, then went down-hill again and discovered that now my body had stopped creating immunogloblin. This time the treatment was insanely expensive and I would have to continue it (along with all the pills) for the rest of my life. I was miserable with the treatments, but was told by more than one specialist, that I had no options.

Those doctors were wrong... I had plenty of options and I began exploring them! I refused to be defined by a diagnosis and was not going to spend the rest of my life having infusions and bed rest! I started seeing an energy healer twice a week for almost a year. He initially told me to "throw all the pills away!" but I wasn't buying that. I became his student and learned about the principals and benefits of energy healing... and I started feeling better!

During this time I had gotten a divorce, met someone new and remarried. I also started changing my mindset... and started telling myself, "THIS DISEASE WILL NOT WIN! That was my mantra and I stuck to it.

I stopped all the meds and the monthly infusions... and I didn't get sick or die! Maybe the doctors weren't right about everything... maybe, just maybe this disease CAN be conquered!

I stayed strong and refused to give-in. There were lots of positive affirmations and the constant determination to not allow this disease to destroy my life. I took gradual steps to improve the quality of my life and eventually I was led to study Reiki and become a Master.

Bottom line is that 11 years ago, I was told that my life was essentially over and that I needed to spend the rest of it in bed. Seven years ago I was told that I had to continue to receive treatments for the rest of my life. Five years ago, I walked away from it all... taking only over the counter meds these days for occasional headaches and/or sinus issues. I have no signs or symptoms of Chronic Fatigue, Epstein Barr or Common Variable Immunodeficiency.

Bottom line... Be a bitch! Get stubborn! Don't accept a doctor's diagnosis as a "life sentence"; research everything; ask for Divine guidance and assistance; and get out of your head... keep your thoughts positive. Most important... don't allow a disease to define who you are! You are a beautiful person and deserve the best life has to offer!

Blessings, light & love!

~ <3 ~

Epiphany on 290

07/21/2011 11:11:00

Sometimes, when you least expect it, you have an epiphany. For the past several months, I have been dealing with a painful back injury. Since this injury occurred where I was working (at a State agency), I've been swamped in miles of red tape trying to get the medical treatment that is needed to correct the damage that was done to my back.

Throughout this process, I've seen FIVE doctors, received THREE different diagnosis and lost my job where I was providing animal therapy to adults with special needs. Needless to say, I've hit a lot of dead-ends and continually have to fight the system, while remaining relatively immoble to reduce the level of pain that I experience.

After visiting doctor #4, which was an excruciating experience, I was told that I can no longer take the medication that was prescribed to manage the pain AND that I should stop taking aspirin to help with pain management. Keep in mind, my pain levels range from 6-9 daily on a 1-10 scale and I am unable to sit in a normal chair for more than 30-45 minutes. How can I stop all meds immediately? I was taking less than the prescribed dosage - but this doctor says to get off of everything! I was in a lot of pain because of two hours travelling to the office, two hours sitting and waiting for the doctor, then going through the manipulations to determine the extent of the injury. I had 1 1/2 hours to drive back home and didn't know how I was going to do it without taking my meds, but I was determined to try.

About half way home, I heard a little voice saying, "You idiot! You are a Reiki Master! You have the power to stop this pain yourself. You take care of other people all the time and talk about how great reiki is... start taking care of your own pain."

Seriously... how stupid am I? I have the ability to heal, but I was so conditioned to take meds to solve my problem, and like so many other people that's the trap I fell into!

So... when I arrived home, I started doing reiki and the pain went away. I still have the herniated and torn discs, and I still have pressure on my sciatic nerve, but my pain level is now almost completely eliminated thanks to giving myself reiki treatments regularly.

I will still need medical intervention to correct the problem, but I've been virtually pain free for most of the past two weeks. Reiki works... and sometimes even the Master needs a little reminder what a wonderful tool it truly is!

Blessings!

Families

04/25/2011 20:38:00

Many of us grew up watching classics like "Leave It To Beaver", "My Three Sons", "Donna Reed", "Ozzie & Harriet", "Father Knows Best", "Gidget"... you know, the ones with the perfect, loving families.

Unfortunately, very few of us actually LIVED in families that were that perfect... most were dysfunctional in some way or another & people often were hurt physically, psychologically or both.

Not every family is loving & supportive... some are competitive, jealous, even mean-spirited. It is to my greatest regret, that this describes the life I had growing up.

I was born to a couple who had been trying for a child for 5 years. It was my mother's dream to have a son... so much so, that she never even bothered choosing a feminine name. You can imagine her disappointment, after a life-threatening, traumatic 24-hour labor, to be presented with a girl. I was told that my aunt chose the re-spelling of the male name that was selected for me & my father was instrumental in caring for me for the first several weeks of my life. My mother, it appears, wanted very little to do with me.

As a child, I was dressed-up & taken out to show-off, but sent to my room continuously while at home. I was not allowed to have friends or play with other children, with the exception of my mother's best friend's kids, who were all much older. My father adored me, but he worked long hours, so I wasn't able to see him nearly as much as I wanted & needed. Then things changed, dramatically when I was seven... my mother miraculously became pregnant again! Although she was NOT happy about being an 'older' mother (at 34), she enjoyed this pregnancy & when my sister was born... it was as though there was another sun in the sky! Everything revolved around my sister... things I had asked for & was denied, she received. She was taken to dance classes, play dates, whatever she wanted, while I was told to either stay in my room or play outside in the back yard. I didn't mind - I was excited about having a sister & loved her, but mom would have nothing of that!

By this time, dad was working two jobs & our home life revolved around my sister. Although I was almost 8 years older, I had to dress like her & was not able to do anything unless she was involved. My mother continually showed her preference to my sister & I accepted that fact - while trying to understand why I was never good enough to be loved. As I got older, my mother began telling people stories about me... always in an attempt to embarrass or humiliate me. I never knew when or where I'd be attacked. The majority of the time, the stories were false, but as a child, who was I to argue with my parent? She also began telling these lies to my father, in an attempt to damage our relationship. Would you believe that at age 6, she started telling people that I was mentally retarded, when in truth, I had been tested as being exceptional. What a way to start first grade!

Needless to say, my teenage years were hell & I woke-up every day with a severe migraine from the stress. I had so many headaches, the doctors actually tested me for having a brain tumor when I was 16. Not only was my mother attacking me, verbally & emotionally, but my sister began following suit, with a vengance. There were too many instances of attacks to mention, but suffice it to say that once I finally moved away from home & cut-off communication with her, things began to get better.

In my late 20's I got married & had a beautiful daughter... and resumed my relationship with my mother & sister. My mother was enamoured with her granddaughter, while my sister resented her tremendously & constantly complained about the attention that the baby received. They both were a little better to me, but after a few years, the lies began again. I was a drug addict, I was unfaithful to my husband, I was a horrible mother, I was faking an injury from a car accident so I wouldn't have to do anything (I actually had 3 herniated discs in my upper neck), I spent all my husband's money, I was a horrible wife... the stories went on & on to anyone who would listen & pay attention to her.

Things went from bad to worse when after 18 years, I decided to file for divorce. My husband & I had a strained marriage & both wanted out. Our daughter was 17 & ok with us getting a divorce, so I filed. My mother immediately told me that she would dis-own me & that he would always be her 'son'. My sister also chimed-in, in spite of the fact that she was on her 3rd marriage by the time she was 30 years old.

My mom & sister did everything they could to make my divorce harder... including coming into my home (while I was at work) & taking things that were given to me after my father & grandmother's deaths! They even took to driving past my house at all hours to see if my car was home... unfortunately for them, I kept it parked in the garage most of the time! I worked two jobs... they accused me of going out & partying all the time. (BTW - I don't drink or party) Several months AFTER I filed & we were in divorce negotiations, I did meet someone & started seeing him when my daughter was with her dad. For the record... this man never stepped foot into my home until AFTER my divorce was final. But those things didn't matter to these two... my sister even forced her way into my home one night & tried to attack me. I had to call the local sheriff's department to remove her from the property, but she just laughed it off.

Through all of this uncalled-for drama, my mother & sister were always loving towards my daughter. In spite of her seeing my sister's attack on me, they just explained it away, making it sound like it was all my fault. I finally had to make a decision about my life & I choose to cut contact with the two of them, for my own mental well-being. Since my daughter was 17 at the time, I allowed her to make her own decisions... she chose to still have contact with them because they are 'family'.

Fast-forward 7 years & my daughter's wedding. Yes, they were invited. My mother & I have seen each other a few times over the past several years & always had very cordial conversations. I have not had any contact with my sister since the night the police removed her from my home. (BTW - I never pressed charges, hoping that she would change her ways)

At my daughter's wedding, neither my mother or sister would speak to me, although I did make attempts. They are now best friends with my ex, his family, & his current wife... all of whom they supposedly never liked while we were married. My sister & the ex's wife continually make comments & 'digs' towards me now on FaceBook & in any other way that they feel they can get away with it. Honestly, I've done everything I can to get along with them (while occasionally resenting it). Would you believe that the stepmom (who's been married to my ex for almost 2 years) was telling people that she was my daughter's mother at the wedding? My mother & sister were complaining, LOUDLY, about how horrible & disorganized the wedding was, AND left the reception very early. (YIPPEE!) BUT... they seem to have done their damage with my new son-in-law's family after only one weekend.

I have spent a lifetime being attacked by the two people who are left of my family. After my father passed away, over 20 years ago, they have become more blatant in their meanness, when I have never done anything to them. Of course for years I've asked myself why. How can a mother turn her back on a child, simply because they were the 'wrong' sex? Why did my sister always hate me, when she was given all the love, attention & opportunities that she ever wanted? Why does my daughter always choose to spend time with these people, knowing & seeing how they act towards me?

If I had the answers to these questions... I would be one amazing person! I've spent a lifetime trying to understand the lessons in having to deal with this extreme rejection from those closest to me. What I do know is that this has forced me to grow in ways that I never dreamed... there's a karma lesson there somewhere... that much is certain!

I've sworn that I won't allow them to get me down... that I'm going to continue on my path, creating a beautiful, loving family with friends & other relatives. They are my 'created family' one that is based on mutual respect & love. They are people that I choose to be with & who love & accept me for who I am. They are a blessing & at times, my sanity salvation! I don't know what I'd do without them... but know that I am VERY blessed to have them in my life.

Catching-Up

04/25/2011 19:14:00

Things have been really busy & constantly changing since my last post! There have been changes in my job, in my personal life & in my spiritual life... it's been a whirlwind to say the least! So, I'll bring you up to date on exactly what has been happening in my world:

The job... I injured my lower back in February & have been working towards getting myself into shape so that I can get back to work. I've been a little ambilivant about this, do I want to go back to the institution - or do I want to branch-out pursuing reiki & healing? One is a guaranteed salary... the other, not so much, due to people expecting to be treated for free. I've been on the fence about what to do & today I stopped back by work to see some of the people I worked with. I can't describe the greeting I received from the residents at the facility... the smiles, hugs & questions about where the dog was. LOL They really missed the two of us!!! So... I'm still on the fence about this long-term.

On a personal level, of course I'm impatient about getting rid of this pain & being able to get back into my old routine. Patience has never been a virtue of mine! But... this break from work has given me an opportunity to do some serious contemplation about what I want to do & where I want to go with my life. It also gave me the opportunity to become certified as a Life Coach & I'm working on a couple more certifications while I'm off.

Also while I've been away, my precious daughter was married to a wonderful young man. In spite of having chronic back pain, I was able to pull together a beautiful outdoor wedding, on a hill-top overlooking about 20 miles of rolling countryside. It was a gorgeous day & the kids were blessed to spend it with close friends & family.

On a spiritual level, I've been able to come to a few realizations about myself & the world around me. Needless to say, the knowledge has been extremely beneficial & has already helped me wtih several situations that have already come up. One great thing that I've been doing is asking God & the Angels for answers to questions when I go to bed... then have received some very interesting & sometimes funny dreams to help me find the answers I need. I've also been doing this during the day & have received very quick & clear answers.

Another thing that I have been doing this week is re-reading The Celestine Prophecy AND all the sequels. Right now I'm on the 10th Insight & it's been a great 'refresher' course for me to go through. I recommend this series of books to everyone. Although it's fiction... it has a tremendous message.

Like everyone else, I have my struggles & challenges. But I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that when I really need answers... if I ask, the answers will come loud & clear.

Blessings to you all!

The Power of Manifestation

02/05/2011 08:56:00

We all hear, read & talk about manifesting what we want - but do we really practice what we preach? Quite often we'll try to be positive about a situation, but when the going gets tough, that flies out the window & we forget to do the one thing that's required to have the outcome we desire.

The past few weeks for me have been a perfect example. In January my daughter informed me that she's getting married to someone she met in Germany. AND... they want to get married this Spring!

OMG!!! My only child wants to marry someone I've never even exchanged an email with... much less met or talked to!!! Not to mention that she wants to get married during the busiest time of the year for our area - when people from all over come out for weddings & sight-seeing. Acquiring a location, vendors & rooms would be next to impossible.

I envisioned the perfect place for her wedding... but discovered that it was booked solid for the next several weeks. (as was every other place I looked) Vendors - people I've worked with for years - were unavailable on the day they chose. (backups & their back-ups were also booked) This went from being an exciting time to a complete nightmare!

Of course, the overriding problem was finances. Even small weddings cost 5-digits... you just can't get around that fact & we had 4-6 weeks to come up with a very significant amount of money. Things were not looking good at all & I was already being stressed-out.

BTW - I've been a certified bridal consultant for 23 years & have done 100's of weddings. I'm a professional - an expert at wedding planning - so this should have been a breeze for me to put together.

I held onto my vision of the perfect wedding for her right up until she brought her fiancee home to meet us this week.

Like magic, the money for the wedding appeared (thanks to the generosity of someone dear to me), the 'perfect' location opened-up, as well as all the vendors we wanted!

We are now 90% done with planning & it's all coming together beautifully! Thanks to God, the Angels, (& my cousin), this wedding will be gorgeous & perfect! I never gave up on my original concept & the Universe helped make it possible for us.

So DON'T GIVE UP when you want something!!! Keep the vision of what you desire, stay positive & ask God & the Angels for "this or something better". You'll be amazed at the wonderful things that will happen.

What Would YOU Do?

10/24/2010 16:14:00

Today my husband asked me a question that I didn't have the answer to! We were talking about the many things that I do: I volunteer with several organizations, have an (unrewarding, but paying) job, work with adults with special needs, coordinate weddings, do reiki & intuitional readings... the list goes on & on, in addition to being a wife, mother, horse mom & friend. (Those roles I will never relinquish!)

His question was simple - but profound:

If I could only do one thing - what would it be?

Of course, he's always trying to get me to focus on one, two or ten things at once, instead of trying to do so much & he's right - but which one do I choose? (He's not really making be pick only one... thank goodness!)

I enjoy volunteering & giving back to the community. I also believe that the organizations are worthy & deserve being supported.
The job is anything but fulfilling, BUT it helps pay the bills AND places me in a position where I can spend more time working wtih those who have special needs.
Words can never explain how I feel about working with adults with special needs! It's something I feel very strongly about - in addition to enjoying immensley - especially when I use horses when working with them! This is also a volunteer position.
Weddings... they can be a blessing & lots of fun. I've done this for 23 years & have worked with some amazing people. Although this fulfills me creatively (& I'm very good at it) - it also causes frustration when clients don't appreciate how much we truly do for them, although they generally pay well, when the economy is strong.
Reiki, readings & energy work - what we lovingly refer to around here as "hoodoo". :-) This always promotes a sense of peace & I've been told by many that this is what I'm supposed to do, but this hasn't (historically) been an income generator.

While each of these activities give me a great sense of purpose, in addition to some income - how do I choose only one?

If I HAD to focus all my efforts in one direction, what would it be?

Or more importantly, how would I know which one is THE one to focus on?

After pondering this question for the past four hours - I have a few ideas, but know that the best way to make this decision is to go within - ask for guidance - then listen for answers.

I'd love to hear your thoughs & will keep you posted on what my answers & inner guidance tell me.

Blessings!

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

10/20/2010 20:46:00

Sometimes, no matter what you've done with your life, how good a person you've been, a great friend, wonderful spouse, fantastic parent... sometimes bad things just happen.

For some reason, we have the belief that if we do 'good' things, then only good things should happen to us... but that rarely happens.

When something devastating happens to someone, we either say 'he had it coming' or 'how could something so awful happen to such a wonderful person?' In our struggle to try to understand things, we always have to have an answer - a cause and effect - to everything that happens.

BUT... that just doesn't always hold true! Yes... bad things often do happen to good people, sometimes we won't see a reason, so then we have to rationalize the answer in our minds. It just HAS to make sense for us!

Take me for example. I'm certainly not perfect, but have tried very hard to lead a giving, loving life. I spend time each week volunteering and have been on the Boards of numerous non-profits over the years. I give and do for others, often to my own detriment. I give and donate until it 'hurts' several times a year, by not only donating my personal services to organizations, but financially, too! I provide Reiki to anyone who needs it (free of charge), and strive to lift and support as many people as possible each day. As a personal note - I rarely discuss these positions with others and prefer to stay in the background when doing for others. This is absolutely not about patting myself on the back - it's all about giving back and helping those who need it most. That's who I am... what I feel led to do. I'm not perfect, but I've lead a fairly positive life.

While I'm out there giving back... at home I'm battling a multitude of health issues. I've nearly broken my neck in an auto accident and after 15 years, still have pain and difficulty. I've had MRSA, chronic fatigue, Epstein Barr, Common Variable Immudeficiency, migraines, chronic back pain and a chronic sinus infection. Recently I've had to address the potential for breast cancer. Thank God, after several procedures they decided there wasn't anything to it, but I still have more procedures pending. I'm in pain most of the time - but I refuse to allow it to define me. In fact, I refuse to allow or accept it at all!

(If you focus on misfortune, that's what you'll attract ten fold!)

So why do these things happen to me (and others)? Why am I generally in pain? Why do I have so many people taking advantage of my generosity - then treating me badly? I've done good for others - I give 'back' daily - so what's up with that?

It all goes back to your original Soul Contract. When you decided to come to Earth at this time, you agreed to learn and do certain things. You discussed this with your 'Team', Angels, Archangels, Spirit Guides, Animal Totems... (whoever you call on for assistance is part of your Team.)

You agreed to face certain challenges on order to learn those important lessons. Like the saying goes... You are a soul having a human experience... and it's so true!

This experience we are having is our lesson - it is our soul purpose. These things happen to us so that we can learn the lesson, heal and become bigger and better than ever! This also goes for people who are born in difficult circumstances. It's all part of a Divine Plan so that we can explore humanity and learn as much as possible. It's up to us how we handle the situations, abusive people, the diseases, financial difficulties... you name it!

Our number one jobs are to heal our souls, after that, we're to help one another. Everything else is just icing on the cake!

Blessings!

Every Day Spirituality

10/15/2010 20:06:00

Welcome to our very first blog! In this section, I'll be writing about every day spirituality - you know, seeing God in the little things... that's what spirituality really is. It's not about some grandiose acts... not about miracles... and it's not about placing yourself & your ideas on a pedestal.

Spirituality is finding that little spark in the Divine in every one you meet. It's about improving the lives of those you meet - even if it's nothing more than sharing a smile.

I spend a great deal of time working with adults with special needs & it's the most humbling & rewarding experience in the world. While some people look at them asking "Why, God?" - I say "Thank you, God!" Thank you for the amazing lessons you give us through these people. Thank you for allowing me to see what is important in life when I'm with them. Thank you for sending me friends who genuinely love & care about me for WHO I am, rather than what I can do for them.

These people love unconditionally. They give freely. Their emotions - while not always pleasant - are always honest.

These are lessons that we all need to learn & I thank God every day for allowing me to share these experiences with my 'friends'. They are truly one of life's great Blessings & the purest expression of Spirituality!