"Peace means to me love inside. I'm Peace. Wind is Peace. Trees have Peace inside.
Stars are Peace. Night is Peace. The World is Peace."
--Jason C., seven years old
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Angel Healing ...the extras!
Monday, 11 February 2008
peace
thoughts on love from NDW
My dear friends...
And here we are, ta few days before Valentine's Day...
A good time to talk about love, yes?
What a wonderful experience love is! (All love, of course...but I am talking here about romantic love in particular.) Yet so many people (myself included) have had a tough, tough time with relationships and romantic love. In my own life there has been lots of hurt involved, lots of learning, lots of sadness and challenge. I wish it all could have been easier. I wish I hadn't hurt so many others. I wish I had been more clear much earlier in my life.
I am only just now understanding so much of what I need to know about romantic relationships, about life partnerships, about this kind of love. (Eros, they call it. There is filial piety, or family love. There is agape, or deep-friendship love. And there is eros, or erotic love.)
All I know is, whatever you call it, it's tough on the heart. Unless it's not. All my life it has been - and most of my life it has been rough for others as well: those who have been in relationship with me. That is because I am convinced that this is because I, like so many people, entered into most of the relationships in my life for the "wrong reasons." I entered them in order to fill my needs...or what I perceived to be my needs. And when those needs were not fulfilled I became unhappy. And when I became unhappy I began looking somewhere else - and my relationships ended.
Or, they were ended for me.
I've come now to a new understanding of relationships and love. I have come to an awareness that love has nothing to do with "need fulfillment." Actually, I've known this for a long time...but I'm not sure I knew how to put that into practice. Now, at last, I believe I do.
All I want to do now, for the rest of my life, is the very, very best I can at loving others - those close to me, and those farther away. And, of course, I must start all this with loving myself.
The end of my using love relationships for "need fulfillment" came when I understood at last that I have no needs. There is nothing that I need to survive, because my "survival" is not, and never has been, at stake. Even if I were to leave my physical body tomorrow, I will continue to survive. I will continue to exist. I will continue on my journey, filled with peace and joy and love. The happiness that I will experience will be boundless and indescribable.
Knowing this makes all the difference in the world IN the world! Now I am learning to be "in this world, but not of it." And as that becomes my more-often-than-not mode of being, I find that I am able to separate "love" from "need" in my experience of others. This allows me to love them more, in every way.
I am more "tuned in" than ever before to my soul and my heart and my mind - and to the soul-heart-mind of those I love. And yes, of all people. For I am coming to truly love all people. We are all here just trying our best to get through, to make some sense of it, to understand, to find a belief that works for us and to live that belief. We are all trying to make it, and then to get back Home.
We all have our faults and our foibles, our ups and our downs, our good points and our bad, our glorious aspects and our not-so-wonderful personality traits. And I the eyes of God, we are all - ALL of us - totally and completely and absolutely lovable, and perfect in our so-called "imperfection."
I was writing about love in romantic relationships this week in the Reader's Forum on my personal website. You may have missed what I posted there, so I thought I'd include it here, in this Letter for the Weekly Bulletin. (If you already read this, please forgive me...but the thoughts were so clear for me that I just wanted to share them with any who may have missed them...because I think this is part of how real love is experienced...)
What I said in that post is...All Love is Art. It is God's Art, in its finest form. Art is our most sacred and deep experience of life, unabashedly shared. All Art serves as either a Reminder or an Inspiration. It either reminds us of something magnificent, or it inspires us to create or produce or experience something magnificent. Love -- God's Highest Art -- does that most profoundly, I have found, in the Otherhood.
If you are in the Otherhood chances are that you can look at your loved one and say, "I love you minute-to-minute and not only moment-to-moment." Then you know you have a relationship that can last.
What I call "Moment Love" is a love that is real, but seems to be built upon our experience of special moments: How it feels when you are making love; what it's like to be walking side-by-side through the snow to a church service on Christmas Eve; the special glow of dinner and wine...
What I call "Minute-to-Minute Love" is a love that is real, but seems to be built upon our experience of every minute: How it feels to wake up with that person on a Monday morning; the fun of just grabbing soup and a salad or a quick turkey sandwich; standing in front of the bathroom mirror together and seeing your Beloved's reflection and realizing you're smiling inside...
I like this minute-to-minute love that people sometimes have -- although I experience that it is very rare. It's about reaching across the front seat while you're driving somewhere and just squeezing a leg or holding hands. Holding HANDS while DRIVING, folks! Now that's when you know you're in love "for real."
It's about making breakfast together on a lazy Sunday morning and not being able to keep your hands off each other's body parts; picking out colors together at the paint store and giggling all the way through it; watching a movie together and reacting the same way in the same places; finding it strangely exciting to work together cleaning up the house or clearing out the closet or tackling the storage bin or sitting on the carpet assembling the corner hutch that you bought on the Internet and just came in boxes and pieces and you have to figure out how to put the gosh-darned thing together...
It's about jumping in the tub together with some wine and cheese; talking until three in the morning about nothing; chuckling at each other's habits with warmth melting your heart; lying together and just staring into each other's eyes with nothing else going on...and nothing else needed for the experience to feel way beyond special.
It's about paying the bills together with a CD on the player that is a favorite of you both; going grocery shopping together and knowing exactly what the Other would want...and hugging and smooching in the aisles like teenage kids.
It's about jumping up to get that glass of water or the pen that is never where you want it or the TV remote that's across the room for no reason that anyone can think of...and doing it to save steps for your loved one and feeling soft and good inside while doing it, and being inordinately happy to see that smile on your Beloved's face when they say "gosh, thanks, honey. You are so thoughtful!"
It's about rubbing feet and massaging scalps and nuzzling necks and scratching backs and cherishing every kind of physical contact life provides -- and never wanting to miss an opportunity for another.
It's about that small shot of happiness that runs through your veins when your Beloved's voice shows up on the other end of the telephone. It's about feeling safe and deeply cared for in the middle of the night when you've had a bad dream and your Beloved hovers over you, asking softly, "Are you alright?", and then holding you like a child when you say, "Whew. I've just had the worst dream." It's about dropping all your clothes and running naked in the woods, for the sheer deviltry of it...and the sheer joy of a stolen naked hug with your dearest loved one.
This is Minute-to-Minute Love, when a Saturday afternoon in September, raking the leaves and clearing out the yard with your love partner, makes it clear that you have never been happier before in your life.
You know right now if you are having these kinds of experiences. If you are, you're saying right now: "Hey, I have that!" If you don't, you're saying right now: "Hey, I want that!"
One way to create that...make SURE you tell your Other on Valentine's Day...how much you love and adore and cherish them, and every moment that you share.
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day,
Neale.
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Sunday, 10 February 2008
some quotes...
Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise--then you will discover the fullness of your life.
-Brother David Steindl-Rast
| Your Whole Life Leads You Back Home |
| Your whole life leads you back Home, back to me. Therefore, bless every event, every person, every moment, for each is sacred. Even if you disagree with that event, even if you dislike that person, even if you are not enjoying that moment, all are sacred, for Life informs life about life through the process of Life Itself, and there is nothing more sacred than Knowing, and then Experiencing, what Life has to tell us about our Selves. |
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-Brother David Steindl-Rast
God's Love for You |
| My love for you is always changing, because you are always changing, and I love you just the way you are. For Me to love you just the way you are, My idea of what is "lovable" must change as your idea of Who You Are changes. |
Conversations With God, Book 3 Neale Donald Walsch Page 346 |
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Thursday, 7 February 2008
your daily prosperity thought
Happy dark moon. This is a great time for looking at dark stuff like blame. Blame is a sure way to stay hooked to the past. Blame is an energy that refuses to let go of past wrongs. We can blame ourselves or other people. Either way you may have noticed that the things you cannot accept have a habit of popping up in your reality.
Forgiveness is said to be the best antidote for blame. However, today I am proposing that acceptance is the best way of releasing blame. Accepting the past does not mean condoning the past. It is a decision to finally accept what happened and move on. Self-acceptance is a great way to experience living more joyfully in the world so today how about choosing to accept one thing about your physical or emotional nature?
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Tuesday, 5 February 2008
daily prosperity thought
Today I am going to ask you to face the truth. The past has no power over you. I know this runs counter to what many therapists believe but still I am going to say to you that the past is over, and only the present moment exists. Now some people choose to replay the past over and over in their minds and wonder why the same patterns keep popping up in the present. The good news is that today you can choose a different future, one that is radically more joyful than the past.
The real question is to what degree you can let go of your past? This does not mean letting go of the lessons and teachings of the past. It means letting go of the struggle of the past. The freer you are from the struggle of your past the easier it will be to step into a radically more joyful future.
Blessings. Sign up for your daily prosperity thought at www.prosperitythoughts.co.uk
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Monday, 4 February 2008
10 Spiritual Ways to Approach Money
Mood:
bright
Topic: Positive News!!
Mood:
brightTopic: Positive News!!
10 Spiritual Ways to Approach Money
Prosperity. Abundance. Opulence. Plenty. Is your heart resonating "Yes" to these words? How about moolah. Dough. Greenbacks. Bread. Cash. Is your heart still saying "Yes," or are you having a more complicated reaction? Money and fear tend to be intertwined--especially right now, as the stock market flips and flops, and the word "subprime" gets tossed around. In this gallery, Dr. Susan Corso offers counsel on what we can focus on instead of the anxiety--like connecting with unlimited abundance and prosperity, the ultimate Federal Reserve.
Text by Susan Corso
Dr. Susan Corso is an omnifaith spiritual preacher, teacher and counselor. She is the author of "God's Dictionary" and writes a blog, Seeds for Sanctuary.
Make Peace With Your Financial Past
What is your money history? Take time to write about this in your journal. Write whatever comes to mind, no censoring. Make time to reflect on your past actions with money and make peace with it. No matter what it is. Where you see flaws, forgive yourself. It is only when you accept where you're starting from that you can begin to go forward.
Ask God for Help
One of divinity's traditional names is Providence, the all-provider. God/Goddess/Spirit is intimately involved in all aspects of our lives, and finances are no exception. If human economics hasn't worked for you in the past, what do you have to lose? Try spiritual economics: where there is demand, supply will appear. Address your request to God, let go, and joyfully expect an answer. Give thanks every day and listen within: You'll be guided if there are actions to take.
Remember That Debt Is Trust
First, think about what debt means: Someone (or some company) trusted you would be good for the money. Now turn within and from the place inside you that knows what's so, look to Providence and give your trust over to all provision, a.k.a. Spirit, God/dess, Nature, Wonder. Clearing up debt is about learning to trust yourself and Providence.
Visualize the Flow
There are two major modes for dealing with money in life: circulation and congestion. Circulation is paying bills, tithing, giving to charity. Congestion is hoarding, saving for a rainy day, being stingy. It's no coincidence that one word for money is currency; it comes from the word current, which means flow. When you congest around money, the flow stops. Money, by its nature, flows. Picture yourself and your money in the flow.
Set Your Intention
Intention is everything when it comes to manifestation. What do you want money for? Do you want a new pair of shoes to match your new suit? Great. Do you want to start a foundation for homeless children? Great. The wild thing is, it doesn't matter to God as long as you intend the highest good for all. Tell yourself your intention, share it with God through prayer, and listen for guidance.
Pray Your Bills
Yes, of course, pay your bills, but first, PRAY your bills. Put them all in your lap, sit quietly, and pray for each bill. Give thanks for the service you received, and pray that you and your loved ones may continue to enjoy what each bill represents. For example, your utility bill can bring to mind a warm home in winter, hot meals, and clean water to drink. While you're at it, send the same blessing to those who helped provide for you.
Be Conscious of Your Judgments
Okay, let's really get into it now: resentment, envy, finger-pointing. Where you have judgments, you only hurt yourself! Try these on: Rich people are miserly; the IRS is a dirty, rotten scoundrel, the oil companies are greedy, money is the root of all evil (the misquote most often used about money). It's really very simple to get clear around money: Just wish for others what you would wish for yourself!
Bless Your Money
Whatever you praise increases. Praise works to increase anything, both the positive and the negative. Why? Because you are showing interest in it. The activity of praising is blessing. Bless your money! Every penny of it. Blessing is also a form of gratitude. You are thanking God for the money you have in order to create more money.
Receive Graciously
There is a cost to giving, dear one. The cost of giving is receiving. Conversely, the cost of receiving is giving. It's a wondrous cycle of circles where we all participate in all of its phases at all times. Learn to receive graciously! You go to lunch with a friend who has just gotten a raise. She offers to buy you lunch to celebrate. Do you let her? You let money out, don't you? Now, let money in.
Share the Wealth
You do not need to have a lot of money in order to give to others. Ask yourself, Where am I wealthy? Start your giving there. Do you have extra time? Give time. Extra money? Give money. Extra talent? Give talent. The feelings associated with genuine joyous giving are to be cultivated.
Secret: Wealth attracts wealth!
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Friday, 1 February 2008
Daily Affirmations
Learn to think in terms of positive affirmations. These are statements that affirm your being and your capabilities in life. Affirmations are a great way to start countering limiting belief in yourself or your world. It is possible to start living in a loving and supportive universe but only if you believe it is possible. You cannot experience something you believe is impossible. In this world of over 6 billion people there are over 6 billion different realities. The real question is which one are you choosing?
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Your Daily Affirmations for the
first week of February, 2008
first week of February, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Today I accept the perfection of all of my experiences. I know that I bring my unique essence of individuality to each experience. I embrace my uniqueness. I boldly express who I am. I realize I am the only “me” there is, so I give the world the gift of my authentic expression.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Today I accept that it’s okay to express in the way I do. I don’t try to fix myself. I rejoice in doing things just the way I do them. I embrace my unique gifts, talents and ways of expressing.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Today I listen to the call of my heart. I discern its meaning and act vigorously on anything that expresses more love, joy or another aspect of my divine nature. I live the life that fulfills life’s longing to be expressed uniquely as me.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Today I align my will with the will of my highest truth. I act only from the sense of fully authentic expression. Therefore, I am confident, strong and at peace with all of my choices and actions.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Today I choose love in all situations. I am guided into perfect understanding wherever I find it difficult to love. My capacity to love is unlimited because my nature is love.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Today I release old concepts of who I am. I open to see myself through the lens of the infinite. Limitless possibility lies before me. I allow myself to be drawn forth by a greater vision for my life.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Today I embrace the darkness and I willingly bring light into the dark places of my life. As my light expands, I stand more fully in the truth of my wholeness, and the seeming darkness is dispelled. I always have access to light.
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Thursday, 31 January 2008
your daily prosperity thought
Mood:
happy
Topic: Musings
Mood:
happyTopic: Musings
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Do not fight the negative, however you perceive it. Do not fight with negative thoughts or emotions. Do not fight with negative people. What you resist persists. If you fight something then you are feeding it your energy. It is unwise to enter such a struggle.
The truly wise person seeks joyful growth not conflict. If you are fighting with reality then simply stop and withdraw your focus and find something more worthwhile to contend with. Of course your negative thinking will simply wither if you stop feeding it. And your negative opponent will not like the fact that you stop showing up. They will no doubt conclude that you are no fun at all and are no longer worth playing with.
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008
your daily prosperity thought
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Today's thought is about where you choose to put your attention. Not consciously choosing is a choice. Perhaps not the best one but it is still a choice. When we do not consciously choose where we place our attention it will be drawn by habit.
What you put your attention on grows. If you put your attention on problems then that is what will grow in your reality. If you put your attention on your dreams then that is what will show up. So what is it to be?
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Sunday, 27 January 2008
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We spend an average 6.5 years of our lives bleeding. Most women in the world have no access to the luxury of disposable sanitary towels and tampons but the average woman in the 'developed' world uses about 12,000 of these products during her life.
Taboos about menstruation have led to expensive, wasteful, polluting sanitary items, which bring unnecessary health and environmental problems. Moon Times© are an alternative to disposable sanitary products.
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Some Environmental and Health Facts from the Women’s Environmental Network
Menstruation is a natural and healthy process. So why are we so hung up on the issue? Why, for so many, is it so associated with pain and negativity, surrounded by silence and secrecy? What effect does this culture of silence have in terms of our choice of sanitary protection and its implications for health and the environment?
The average woman in the western world uses about 12,000 sanitary products during her life. In the UK we buy more than three billion disposable sanitary items every year; in 2001 we spent £370 million on them!!!
Four million tampons and pads are flushed away every day in the UK, adding to marine pollution. It takes a tampon six months to biodegrade, a plastic sanitary towel liner lasts indefinitely. Flushing sanitary protection causes 75% of blocked drains. Then there's the issue of the manufacture of 'disposable' products-despite being white disposable sanitary products are NOT sterile!!
Tampons are made from either cotton, or a mixture of cotton and rayon. Use of cotton of course raises issues of fair trade, pesticide use and genetic modification. Rayon is chemically processed from wood pulp.
Disposable sanitary towels and panty liners are also made mostly from wood pulp, bleached from its natural brown colour. Chlorine gas was originally the bleaching agent used, and was a source of dioxin, which is a known carcinogen-due to lots of campaigning from The Women’s Environmental Network they now use either chlorine dioxide or hydrogen peroxide. As a result of this and reduced use of chlorine in other processes, dioxin levels in the environment are tending to fall. Dioxins released during chlorine bleaching and plastics manufacture have been shown to cause cancer, miscarriages and damage to the immune system and toxic shock syndrome.
Moon Times© are the only manufactures of organic washable pads in the UK! So not only are you supporting the environment by using Moons, you are also supporting a small ethical business and not engaging in any international importing. All fabrics are locally sourced and mostly organic*. (*apart from the patterned flannelette)
Moon Times© are made with organic cotton flannelette and fair trade organic cotton. Liners are available in organic hemp. Flannelette is both soft and absorbent and used as the ‘top’ layer- next to your skin. You put a liner inside the pocket of the pad (or a few if you are bleeding heavily) choosing cotton, hemp or toweling liners. Pads have wings- so they are very secure!
There are 2 colour themes- plain (white or naturally dyed colours) and patterned* ( prints of flowers, stars, moons, rabbits, teddies etc *dependant on what is available- patterned flannelette is not organic)
When you first use Moon Times©, it may seem as if your flow is heavier or even lighter than usual- this is natural- I believe that some of the chemicals used in other sanitary products can affect the amount we bleed-also we may not be used to seeing our blood that closely!
Since Moon Times are lovingly hand made rather than churned out in a factory, each one is unique – slight irregularities are characteristic of this!
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