There is No Rigid Definition to Life

"Give me a Moment, I'm Just Getting My Legs Under Me"

Well another week gone and a new one starting today.  Boy how time flies.

When you go back and review what you did, who you met, how work went, what happened, it makes for an interesting read.

Each day in your life is a page in a book entitled, "Your Life"and as we go through Life we create  chapter after chapter. 

Each day is a new learning experience maybe learning about yourself a little more or about someone else.  Maybe you just found a new emotion, one you'd not experienced before and it's a little disconcerting.  If so, talk to someone until you get your feet under you.  There are always others out there to help you through things. 

You and I are a part of Life and Life is an integral part of us. 

Are you afraid of Life?  I ask this question because I was.  Afraid of interacting with others, not really knowing how to deal with things, what to expect, inexperienced, shy and feeling like a nobody.

I'm here to tell you, it's okay, it's okay.  This is normal and you are not alone.  Eventually, no matter how hard you try not to become involved, Life will find you.      

One of the most difficult things we learn as we go through Life is getting acquainted with ourselves, learning who and what we are.  In order to operate at maximum capacity all the factory gears must be oiled and in good working condition.  Such it is with you.  The more you learn through the experiences Life has in store for you, you will learn much as you continue to move forward.

Remember, no matter how hard we all try, we cannot go back.  Life is constantly challenging us and pushing us forward.  

That's just the way it is.  

You will soon find out that you consist of layers.  The first layer is who you think you are, another layer is who others think you are and another layer is who you really are.  A lifetime of learning will not teach you all you need to know about yourself but it's a good start.   

You're not here because your life has no meaning.  On the contrary, you are here because you chose to come here and picked out a role to play.  Whether you decided to make amends, teach a skill, break some bad habits or just help others and/or make positive changes in the world you are here.

As soon as Life helps you shed your downy feathers and you grow real ones, you won't be able to fly.  Life will teach you how to achieve this as it is with us 365 days a year, 24/7.

As you go along you will learn that there is no rigid definition to life.  Life is reactive and proactive with its own set of rules and it seeks us out.  The sooner you learn to allow Life into your life the faster you will grow and benefit from its Teachings.        

So, stand up, stretch and put your best wing forward.  You've cleared the first hurdle now you're ready for the second.

You never know how well things are going to work out if you don't learn how to fly. 

You Are Fighting In The Most Important Battle Of All Time

You Are Fighting In The Most Important Battle Of All Time

A Message to the World

Alabama, US of A, April 22, 2013.

Teacher: Thought Adjuster.

Subject: “A Human Life Filled with Purpose and Meaning.”

Message from Thought Adjuster: “You are at first hand observing how human beings should start to relinquish the comforts and luxuries so prevalent among some groups in later generations. Life on this planet is not easy for the vast majority of the population and only a few can enjoy some privileges that are well beyond the reach of the rest of the people. True equality will only exist on this planet when all resources are distributed equally, instead of being hoarded by a group, a social class, or a nation.

“Everyone has the right to enjoy the benefits of their work, and material wealth is one of these benefits. However, how can anyone enjoy the benefits of their work – those who live in the areas of the planet that have been impoverished by the greed of a few? How can one justify that in different parts of the world some accumulate wealth while others can’t even sustain themselves, even when they possess the same ingenuity and perform the same tasks?

“For a long time, this world has maintained economic and resource distribution systems based on exploitation and greed. Industry and human progress have lost sight of their mission to promote the ideas and developments that improve life for all, instead focused exclusively on benefiting only a minority. You even pretend to turn the products of your minds into property and it is punished by your laws to use your mind’s resources when someone else has decided that an idea belongs to him or her. Don’t you realize that your mind is a shared resource? Don’t you know that human intellect should function for the benefit of all humanity? Have you forgotten where your ingenuity and inspiration come from?

“The truth is that you have created an unsustainable situation and that false structure is starting to crumble under its own weight. It is in these moments when your true strength should arise and that strength can only be found within your being, in the God Fragment of eternal and divine origin that inhabits every one of you. It is there where you will be able to find unity of purpose and inspiration to be better each day and to strive to perfect your being, thus overcoming the consequences of your limited and materialistic point of view of the past.

“The falling of your system of greed and materialism is not ‘divine punishment’. It is rather the natural consequence those have to face who attempt to alter the laws of the universe by obstructing divine love and creating a false reality. Sooner or later, the equilibrium of creation will prevail and the love of the Father will end up balancing all things to create the perfect balance of goodness, truth, and beauty.

“This is not a disastrous prophecy, nor a myth about the end of the world. It is simply the understanding that each human being can reach on his or her own when objectively observing the way in which the groups, governments, and corporations are making their decisions. You are creating more problems for the future and many will suffer in the years to come. However, you are evolutionary beings ‘designed’ to learn from your mistakes. Therefore, it is very likely that the difficulties that come your way will be precisely what you need to achieve the spiritual awakening that is so badly needed in this world. Know that everything you need to live a full life, filled with abundance in spiritual treasures – those with value beyond time – you already possess and none of the things that may happen can prevent you from living a human life filled with purpose and meaning.”

Ode to Earth

Planet Earth

This planet we live on is special.  Even the ETs know how beautiful and precious Earth is and have oft remarked about it.  Earth, with its vast oceans, towering mountains, meadows and prairies, dry  deserts, flora and fauna, insects, mammals, reptiles, fresh water, minerals and other species of life.

Each day I walk out my door and look down at the carpet of grass under my feet and then turn to walk into the fragrant pines nearby, inhaling in their perfume and watch songbirds soar to and fro in the warm summer air.  I cannot help but marvel, "how is all of this possible?"

A tiny red rose whose fragrance is beyond measure shyly peeks up at me, a nanny goat who just birthed a little one tenderly caring for it, an old man walking slowly toward his mail box with the help of a neighbor, the wind tousling my hair as I plant a garden seed and expectantly wait and watch as it sprouts and unfolds into a bean, a carrot or a bright yellow sunflower.

~The Miracle of Life~  

We have lost our curiosity, our ability of wonderment down here and need to regain it along with a respect for this planet and the creatures that inhabit it.  Life is so busy now, so crazy now that all we have time for is listening to insane news morning and night, get the kids off to school, go to work, come home, eat, wash dishes, do homework, watch t.v. and go to bed.  Then start the process all over again the next day.  With no time to wonder or question or think about what greets us as we wake up in the morning - the sunrise and what beckons us goodnight - moonrise.  We don't have time to marvel at a rainbow or watch a little fledgling bird take its first flight.

My job here on this planet is that of a caretaker.  I kinda morphed into this through the years and had no idea I'd still be doing this and so late in life but it's what I do.  I take care of livestock, cats, dogs, birds, a vegetable garden, flowers, kids and Grandkids.   

~Ode to Earth~
Wanderer
Nurturer
Birther
Comforter
Healer
Protector
Love
Conscious
Togetherness
Sanctuary
Forgiveness
Patient
Abode
Home
Habitat
Womb
Soul 

I look outside my window
At the sun that's going down
Rays of darkness everywhere
And on people's face a frown
We've lost our way
We're in the fray
But, always, Hope abounds
A man of dreams
Who brings sunbeams
To every one in town
It's coming folks
A new array
So don't be discouraged
Don't be dismayed
By what you see going on
Everyday

https://youtu.be/e5zZVOPzn3A

You are Here to Grow

"The Golden Spiral"

Life is an unfolding.  Every part of our journey from the minute we're born until we die is an unfolding of who we are, what we are, where we fit in and our role in life.  Life teaches us about ourselves, others and why we are here.

Even though we experience hardships, challenges and obstacles we are not alone on our journey.  There is always someone nearby to help us.

Life teaches us that we are stronger than we think we are.  Life teaches us humility and wisdom.  But only if we ask for them.  These two virtues are earned and not given freely.

When I was growing up we moved around a lot.  I was constantly on the defensive trying to fit in at school and making new friends.   I was fearful, anxious and confused.  Because of my distrust of others (I was always getting hurt) I ended up being a loner and still am one today.  I enjoy being by myself where I can meditate  and do my tarot readings.

I have few friends now but they are constant ones.

Through my many experiences I have now learned that there is nothing to fear in life because everything is the unknown until you take your first step. 

However, when you take that first step into the unknown, the unknown slowly begins to reveal itself to you and slowly becomes the known.  These baby steps through life toughen you and strengthen you to where you don't welcome something unpleasant but know that you'll be able to handle whatever it is.  

Today it's fashionable to label oneself a victim.  I am here to tell you you are not a victim but only if you choose to be one.

You are a strong and courageous, sentient, cognitive special individual with special traits.  You are not here to constantly play the victim thus putting yourself down but by raising yourself up.

Life is a test and you are here to learn. 

Over time and through your own life experiences you will start to grasp your role in the world.  How your being here is so very important not only to yourself and others but to the world.

It's time to grow up.

~ Blessings,
        Nightshade

Past, Present but Do We Have a Future?

Hate and disrespect are now prevalent and rampant in our society.

We've lost something critical and essential to our understanding of who we are as human beings. 

This fact makes me very sad. 

If you've noticed, disrespect is the order of the day.  We are now focused primarily on ourselves and what makes us happy and don't care about anyone else.  

We've become a self-centered society the results of which are now painfully evident. 

There used to be a respect for sanctity of life but not anymore.  I am appalled at what's happening  where aborting a baby is acceptable for many but now we've taken it one step further, abortion even after a baby is born.   

Civility, respect and courtesy are central and crucial to a civilized society.

Today, parents are too busy to teach respect, schools don't recognize respect; children aren't learning respect and governments are examples of having no respect whatsoever.     

We are morphing into something unrecognizable.  Mobs, politicians, gangs, people shouting, raging, hurting, accusing, cursing and wreaking havoc on others because they happen to have a difference of opinion.
 
What ever happened to civilized discourse?    It now appears to be a thing of the past. 

No one is immune from attacks anymore either verbal or physical.  We're all fair game to some deranged lunatic who decides that he/she is going to take their anger and rage out on someone else.

This sad and alarming trend has now become something that is happening all too regularly in our society.

Those who see what's happening and sound the alarm are systematically target, isolated and droned out.

We're in trouble.  I think what we're witnessing a societal breakdown the results of which will be very harmful to all of us.    

Pray that I am wrong. 

"The Dancing Grannies" strut their stuff in Stafford

Illumination - Peaceful Gregorian Chants - Dan Gibson's Solitude [Full A...

The Hidden Path

"Know Thyself"

~ ~ ~

There's something going on within us that we're totally unfamiliar with. 

The Psychologist Carl Jung coined these two terms that are important to our well being and understanding of who we are as human beings as, Animus and Anima.   

Animus is the hidden unconscious (the psyche) masculine side of a female and Anima is the hidden unconscious (the psyche) feminine side of a male.

All of us have these two two traits to a lesser degree or other.    

These archetypes can show up in a personality as being overly aggressive and domineering in a woman (animus) or being nurturing or overly passive in a man (anima).

Thus the female is more prone to acting more masculine than feminine and the male more feminine than masculine.    

I think it's important we know about these traits hidden in our unconscious as they may provide some interesting clues as well as answers as to who we really are and, why we act/react to problems and challenges the way we do.

~ Blessings,
       Nightshade

https://lonerwolf.com/the-anima-and-animus/ 

    

Break Dance

~Time to Let Go~

I am tired of everything a human being is saddled with on this planet whether it's an addiction, a disease, a challenge or an obstacle.  How on earth (no pun intended) can anyone move forward with so many things getting in their way?

We each choose our path in life based on our decisions.  Sometimes we're right and sometimes we're wrong and then we either reap the reward or face our mistake.  

How can you keep going when everything is being thrown at you?  Well, you can't.  But this is the interesting part...when you decide you've had enough and finally give up, something miraculous
happens.

It's like you're admitting you can't do it anymore.  You've had it, you're exhausted. 

It's at this precise time that you are actually sending a signal that you need some help.  Softly, gently  something manifests to help you in which you are able to see the picture more clearly or find a way out.

All of us have spirit guides that have been assigned to us and before we were born.  Those angelic beings who've been here, walked the walk (not just talked the talk).  They Know what you're going through and are here to help but will not intercede unless you ask for help. 

I've had this happen to me time and time again.  I can get really frustrated with things and then decide there's no solution, no answer and decide it's time to abandon whatever it was I was interested in (a problem, etc.) and move on.

Suddenly I get a new burst of energy or find a new way to look at the problem or am directed to someone who can clear things up for me or a particular site on the internet which has the answer I'm looking for.

Many of you are suffering terribly and have lost hope, not believing in yourself or anyone else for that matter.

It's times like this when we are at our weakest yet our most humble, that Hope springs eternal.

I've been where you are.  Don't give up, Don't Give In.

You're almost there.

~  Blessings,
         ~Nightshade