February 4, 2012 in Uncategorized
Uncountable heart strings, tying us to each other, to the earth and the universe. We are as intertwined as a raindrop in the ocean. Be good to each other, we are all connected in love.
Love to all,
-Deb
January 18, 2011 in Uncategorized
A friend brought a very insightful question to mind… and after several days of meditation on it, I had clearly defined the meaning in my head, but still didn’t have the words to verbalize. This morning, I pulled a single Osho card as my meditation for the day, and found it so clearly described what I felt that I included it below.
When you listen attentively to somebody, you forget yourself. If you cannot forget yourself, you never listen.
When you listen, you become just a passage, a passivity, a receptivity, a womb: you become feminine. And to arrive one has to become feminine. You cannot reach God as aggressive invaders or conquerors. You can reach God only…or it will be better to say God can reach you only when you are receptive, a feminine receptivity. When you become yin, a receptivity, the door is open – and you wait. Listening is the art for becoming passive.
Receptivity represents the feminine, receptive quality of water and of the emotions. Her arms are extended upwards to receive, and she is completely immersed in the water. She has no head, no busy and aggressive mind to hinder her pure receptivity. And as she is filled she is continuously emptying herself, overflowing, and receiving more. The lotus pattern or matrix that emerges from her represents the perfect harmony of the universe that becomes apparent when we are in tune with it.
The Queen of Water brings a time of unboundedness and gratitude for whatever life brings, without any expectations or demands. Neither duty or thought of merit or reward are important. Sensitivity, intuition and compassion are the qualities that shine forth now, dissolving all the obstacles that keep us separate from each other and from the whole.
October 9, 2010 in Uncategorized
Last night I participated in a New Moon ceremony. A clearing of mind, heart and soul and a stated intention for the coming month.
The clearing part was a little harder than normal, as much has been happening in my life lately. Nothing major, just a continuous series of events that have encouraged me to evaluate and re-evaluate some of my beliefs about boundaries.
I would really like to be able to have the people in my life self-monitor their actions, but it seems no matter how hard I want that to happen, it is not a realistic point of view. I choose to get out of the way of self-imploding people when I can, but when I am in a confined space, I struggle with having empathy for the fallibility of the human condition and not allowing myself to become a target.
It seems that if we could really be responsible for our own attitudes and energy we would not need to put up mental walls and fences. The view would be so much nicer! But as it is, I am practicing my spiritual Aikido on a daily basis and deflecting the sloppy stuff directed toward me. I find it to be a centering exercise for me, while very curiously observing that once the other person has had their energy/attitude/intention redirected from me, their own behavior and attitude continues to propel them.
My stated intentions and deepest personal desires continue to be consistent, but perhaps stating them clearly will help them fully manifest.
To be seen for who I really am
To be recognized by those who need to see me
To be of service
To accept the life lessons given to me with grace and humility.
Love to all,
-Deb
October 3, 2010 in Uncategorized
Last night I dreamed about awareness. How ironic is that? Obviously, these are questions I have been struggling with.
Here are the insights I came away with.
Grogginess – Some people have woken up, but are not yet fully aware. I was shown the image of waking my son up when he was a child to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. He would wake up, but often he would not make sense when you asked a question and he would need to be propelled into the bathroom. Somewhere between consciousness and sleeping, but not really fully part of either.
Crankiness – I think crankiness is a symptom of self-importance. When a person allows themselves to push their negative feelings onto the people around them, it does several things. 1. It makes that person the center of attention. 2. It causes a ripple of spiritual and physical reactions to everyone exposed. 3. It is a very real block held within the core of the being.
Alertness – A consistent epiphany of insight coming from a source outside and part of oneself.
September 17, 2010 in Uncategorized
I have always held my spirituality very close and quiet. Not something I felt ashamed of, but liberated by. A place filled with truth, acceptance and God. Discovered with the eyes and open heart of childhood, self awareness has woven through my life from my earliest memories. Such a wonderful gift was given to me that even as a child I wanted to keep it pure and unpolluted from the outside. I have always studied, meditated, explored and dreamed privately. Guided by instinct, curiosity and beloved mentors.
It has been my refuge, never failing to comfort and provide perspective. It shapes every interaction and gives grace to every person in my life.
I have been challenged by a dear friend to open up… to share and learn about spirituality by interacting with those who openly claim knowledge. I find that as I poke my head out of my spiritual turtle shell, I am lost. Like Rip VanWinkle, I feel out of place and time.
This is not yet my time, these are not yet my teachers. My head is silence and clarity, this is loud and harsh. I am worn.
The advice is good, valuable lessons learned, but for now, I will ponder them in my turtle shell and continue to listen for the voice singing soft and low.
Love to all,
-Deb
August 5, 2010 in Uncategorized
When we close our minds to possibilities, the only things remaining are what we have always known.
June 22, 2010 in Uncategorized
What if yo
u were given a gift,… the ability to instantly recognize people and their true spirit-selves, including your own?
You could be around anyone and immediately see connections from this world and sometimes deeper spiritual connections too.
What if, most of the time, you were the only one with that knowledge? Like eavesdropping or observing someone from behind a two way mirror.
Would you take that gift?
What if the ego of people, (which I believe is worn like clothing and is cast off when we die) blocked their ability and willingness to allow the true spirit self to be actualized. Like trying to hug someone wearing many layers of jackets would dampen feeling and constrict movement. How do you get through all the layers to touch that awareness?
I guess my answer is to hug with really, really big intention.
In trying to awaken spirit in other people, I realize that I may be healing myself too. I am waiting and hoping to see conscious recognition reflected back.
Love to all,
-deb
