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January 28, 2012
When left bereft, we must each rise up and find the majesty within our weary souls.
Tired, void of energy to carry on, we must re-mind ourselves that each set-back, leads in time to steps forward.
(Photo: White Egret in the Marsh ~~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2012)
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January 26, 2012
Reflections…
As I have mentioned here previously, it’s not easy for me to stay down. I’m working hard at this time to “be in the moment and go with the flow” although going with the flow, feels quite a bit like swimming upstream… or worse, being caught up in a whirlpool.
I have plenty of time right now for inner reflection… As the universe has grounded me for a while. Given the fact that I’m stuck at home unable to drive I’m reading 3 wonderful books that I would recommend for anyone who’s looking to read good “food for thought” books:
~~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes
~~ Marianne Williamson
~~ His Holiness The Dalai LamaI somehow missed reading Marianne Williamson’s The Gift of Change when it was first published a few years ago. I’ve long been a fan of Marianne’s books and lectures. Early in my years spent living in Los Angeles, I frequently went to her lectures at the Wilshire Ebell in the ’90’s. Reading it now comes to me at a profound time of change. It’s helped to re-mind me of many of the spiritual lessons I have learned over the years studying A Course In Miracles, Buddhism, Shamanism and the Goddess.
Women Who Run with the Wolves
Last night, I just lightly began to delve in the Dalai Lama’s new book, Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World and so far I’m loving the message.
We all need to take time in our lives to reflect on our lives and free ourselves from past ties that bind us. It’s about slowing down and listening to the messages that the universe has for us… Often seen in reflections if you slow down enough to look at them.
January 24, 2012
Reflections on now…
I find myself now in a place forced to stay some what less mobile (an understatement), than this fiercely independent woman is accustomed to enduring. My bottom line has always been, I just don’t stay down well. I’ve always had to do for myself in life, and my daughter, as I raised her alone. So what to do now that I am in this forced state of limited mobility?
The universe sometimes gives us a shove when a gentle push doesn’t work anymore… I’ve now been gifted with the time to clean up some serious procrastinations that have been hanging up my life.
That’s the blessing… If there is one to be seen in this mess…
First, I am taking some time and heeding the message that sometimes when the going gets tough, the tough do need to slow down and take some time to heal.
(Photo: Reflection Through the Trees at Hellcat Swamp ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2012)
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