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18 - The magic, spiritual number. ONE - The ONENESS that is ALL. All there ever was; All there ever is; All there will ever BE! (8) INFINITY - The ETERNAL PRESENT Moment. Eternity; Forever! That which was never born; never dies!
I believe God wants you to know ... ... that you are
innocent. You are blameless. You are without foible or fault of any
kind. I know you do not
believe this about yourself, but do you believe this of
the three-year-old beautiful child? And what makes you
think that you are anything less in the eyes of God? |
If
you're feeling stuck in life and are ready for change, take time to declare
to the universe that you're ready. |
There comes a point in most of our lives
when we feel ready to experience a change we’ve had trouble carrying out.
Maybe we’ve been stuck in a home, a relationship, a job, or a town that
hasn’t felt right for a long time, but we’ve been unable to shift our
circumstances in the direction we want to go. At times like this, it can help
to declare to the universe that we are ready for a change. Think of it as
informing a helpful friend that you need her assistance to move to the next
level in your life. If the time is right, the universe will respond with
opportunities and offers designed to help you create the change you wish to
see. You can begin the process of making your
declaration by determining what exactly you want to change. Whenever we ask
anyone for help, they can assist us that much better if we are specific. The
universe also appreciates our clarity and has an easier time answering a
direct communication than a vague yearning. When you are clear on what you
want, write your declaration on a piece of paper and place it on your altar,
if you have one. If you don’t, put it under your pillow or in a box on your
nightstand. Set aside a period of time every day to be silent with your
wishes for change, repeating your declaration like a mantra. This lets the
universe know that you are ready to change and will be receptive to its
efforts. Feel free to continue to refine and
redefine your declaration, and remember to be open to the many different ways
in which the change you seek might come to be. Remember also to be active in
your own efforts, taking opportunities that come your way, watching for
signs, and always taking responsibility for your intentions. If things don’t
happen quickly, try not to be discouraged. It might take time to free up
energy that has been blocked or is possibly serving a purpose beyond what we
can understand. If you continue your conversation with the universe,
declaring yourself clearly and openly, you cannot help but experience the
magic of changing and being changed. |
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We have reached a critical turning point and there is no going back.
First, we had the pandemic. Now, climate change, wars, genocides, corrupted systems, the cost of living crisis, left versus right debates, and end-stage capitalism (and more) have all come up to the forefront for everyone (who is willing) to see and witness.
Unfortunately, this is a necessary and deeply painful process, as it is actually a result of everything that has been accumulating within our psyches (that is not based in love) being reflected in the outer world. And I’m talking generations and generations of it. Everything is coming up and out to be processed, purged, and healed. This is the only way the outer world will heal.
There is no more room for greed, pride, ego, narcissism, racism, sexism, lies, manipulation, nationalism, hatred, and negative belief systems. When we do not heal what is within us, it is not only us that suffers but the world around us. People who are rooted in love do not go around hurting and taking advantage of others. This says a lot about our current world leaders.
Hard times often make us reflect deeply on our lives and the general state of the world. We are pretty much forced to go inwards and look at what isn’t serving us anymore. Of course things are looking pretty bleak right now. More people than ever are struggling financially; we are angry with our world leaders and how they are getting away with hideous crimes. This can leave us feeling really powerless in the grand scheme of things.
If you ask me do I see any light at the end of this tunnel, I do. I will say it a thousand times. I do. I do. I do.
I know that love is going to win because love always wins. There is not a more powerful force than love.
Aristotle wrote it best: “Evil destroys even itself.”
We might think that there is not much we can do, but this is not true. We are so much more powerful than we think.
Now more than ever, we must surround ourselves with people who are good for our minds and spirits. We need to surround ourselves with people who care and are positive-minded. We need to look within ourselves and heal anything that isn’t helping us grow and thrive. We need to love and remove anything that is blocking us from moving in love. We need to move out of victim mode and stop believing that checking a box next to somebody’s name is going to change our lives for better in any way. We need to stop believing that external forces are more powerful than what we have inside of us. We need to learn about the power of our thoughts, the law of attraction, and change any scarcity and poverty mindsets within us. We need to learn about the energetics of money. We need unlearn all the negative and toxic programming society has imposed upon us. We need to be inspired by people who are doing acts of goodness and who have done in the past.
I have always been inspired by the mystic and poet Rumi and as of lately have been reading a lot of his works. Today, I’m sharing 20 quotes by Rumi that inspire hope within me and remind me that I am a powerful being, even in the hardest of times.
1. “Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I’ll be mad.”
2. “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.”
3. “You were born with wings. Why prefer to crawl through life?”
4. “You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens.”
5. “Yesterday I was so clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
6. “Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?”
7. “I learned that every mortal will taste death. But only some will taste life.”
8. “The wound is the place where the light enters you.”
9. “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
10. “The cure for the pain is in the pain.”
11. “When setting out on a journey, do not seek advice from those who have never left home.”
12. “As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.”
13. “Start a huge, foolish project, like Noah…it makes absolutely no difference what people think of you.”
14. “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your myth.”
15. “The garden of the world has no limit except in your mind.”
16. “Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.”
17. “Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.”
18. “Gratitude is the wine for the soul. Go on. Get drunk.”
19. “Let yourself become living poetry.”
20. “The universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you already are.”
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While it may be pop culture gossip, it’s a reminder: love hurts. So let’s remember, that as every teen girl’s favorite vampire says, love requires room for individuality. And individuality requires room for mistakes, particularly when we’re young.
“I think it’s to be with someone and let that person be herself. Each one has to live their own lives, but with the support of the other person.
And you need to be able to do what you want.”
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For more: Waylon Lewis’ “Love is Selfish.”
·
“Love,
unselfishness, must undergo a constant and living readaptative interpretation
of relationships in accordance with the leading of the Spirit of Truth. Love
must thereby grasp the ever-changing and enlarging concepts of the highest
cosmic good of the individual who is loved.”
·
“It
is increasingly the belief of all Uversa that the assembling Corps of the
Finality are destined to some future service in the universes of outer space,
where we already are able to identify the clustering of at least seventy
thousand aggregations of matter, each of which is greater than any one of the
present superuniverses.”
· Munificence: The quality of being very generous.
·
We’re either getting
better or we’re getting worse. - David Goggins
·
Help me to stay awake
in this shifting season, to remember that things have to fall apart sometimes
in order to bloom.
·
To be yourself in a
world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest
accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
·
You cannot
tailor-make your situation in life, but you can
tailor-make your attitudes to fit those situations.
· Look for hidden treasures in the mundane. — Brooke
·
Pride makes us
artificial and humility makes us real. - Thomas Merton
·
“The bigger the calm the more powerful the wind.” ~ Dr.
Douillard
·
“MOST
of the inhabited worlds of Nebadon harbor one or more groups of unique beings
existing on a life-functioning level about midway between those of the mortals
of the realms and of the angelic orders; hence are they
called midway creatures.”
Failure and
deprivation are the best educators and purifiers. Albert Einstein
We can be truly
successful only at something we’re willing to fail at. Mark Manson
Every adversity, every
failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater
benefit. Napoleon Hill
I believe God wants you to know ... ... that everything
you see, hear, touch, taste, smell, or sense in any way is
an aspect of Divinity. It is when you
judge it to be something else that it shows up as something
else in your life. Therefore, judge not, and neither
condemn. For that which you
judge, judges you; and that which you condemn will
condemn you. Yet that which you see for what it really
is will see you for what you really are. And therein will be
found your peace. |
Embracing
Buddhist principles helps cultivate patience and acceptance, essential
ingredients of the healing journey. |
Our bodies are extraordinary instruments,
designed for balance and health. But the constant stimuli of external
stressors can often disconnect us from this inner knowing. Eastern teachings
like Buddhism emphasize the importance of nurturing a compassionate
relationship with ourselves. By treating our bodies with kindness and
respect, similar to the loving-kindness or metta practice, we create a
harmonious environment conducive to healing. This compassionate approach
aligns our minds and bodies, allowing us to tap into the inherent wisdom that
guides us toward well-being. Embracing Buddhist principles helps
cultivate patience and acceptance, essential ingredients of the healing
journey. Rather than seeking immediate solutions or suppressing symptoms,
Buddhism encourages us to be mindful, observe, and understand the underlying
causes of our ailments. Through regular meditation and mindful practice, we
learn to listen to the subtle messages our bodies send us. Developing this
trust frees us from excessive worry and fear, opening the door to profound
healing on both physical and spiritual levels. One powerful technique for mindful
self-healing is the body scan meditation. This practice involves lying down
in a comfortable position and bringing focused awareness to each part of the
body, from the tips of the toes to the crown of the head. As we observe each
area, we notice sensations, areas of tension or discomfort, and simply
acknowledge them without judgment. This exercise helps us release physical
and emotional stress, and promotes relaxation and healing. When we embrace
mindfulness practices like this one, we tap into a wellspring of inner peace
and health, allowing us to connect with our body's intrinsic rhythm
and natural balance. |
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Picture this: It’s a rainy Sunday, your to-do list is longer than the Appalachian Trail, and you have two massive assignments due before midnight. The clock ticks menacingly, but there’s something comforting about the pitter-patter of rain and your couch calling your name. The question arises: Can you be lazy…and still be successful?
The Lazy Worker Myth
Let’s get one thing straight: being lazy doesn’t mean you aren’t working hard—it means you’re working smart. Think of it as strategic laziness. The misconception that lazy people don’t accomplish anything is outdated. Have you ever seen someone fire off an email on their phone while lying in bed or “attend” a Zoom meeting with the camera off while folding laundry? That’s productivity, my friend, in a robe and fuzzy slippers.
Procrastination: Friend or Foe?
We’ve all been there. Procrastination is a close cousin of laziness, but it can sometimes work in your favor. Nothing lights a fire under you like a looming deadline. Why spend a week writing an essay when you can churn out a perfectly decent one in a caffeine-fueled, 11th-hour burst of genius? However, use this power wisely—this kind of stress isn’t sustainable (and trust me, coffee only carries you so far).
Automation: The Lazy Professional’s Dream
The ultimate lazy tool is automation. Why do something manually when you can get a bot, script, or app to do it for you? Salesforce? Trailhead? Boom, automated workflows! And sure, it may take a few hours upfront to set up, but then you’re golden. So, while it seems lazy to push a button and walk away, you’re actually freeing up time for the important things, like staring at the rain, contemplating the meaning of life and maybe finishing those assignments.
Maximizing Breaks for Peak Laziness
Work hard, nap hard. Successful lazy people understand the importance of taking strategic breaks. Instead of working non-stop, adopt the “pomodoro” technique. Work for 25 minutes, then reward yourself with a five-minute break. During the break, you can embrace full lazy mode: scroll social media, stare out the window, or take a micro-nap. By working in intervals, you’re not just lazy—you’re efficient. That’s right, you’re a productivity ninja in lazy pants.
The Fine Line: Lazy vs. Burnt Out
Sometimes, what feels like laziness is actually burnout in disguise. Maybe that heavy sigh when you open your laptop isn’t laziness but a sign that you need a breather. Listen to your inner lazy self—it might be telling you to slow down before you hit a wall. There’s a difference between taking a well-deserved lazy day and ignoring tasks until they become a problem (like, say, two assignments due before midnight).
Embrace Your Inner Lazy Genius
So, can you be professionally lazy? Absolutely. As long as you’re meeting deadlines, keeping things moving, and not driving yourself crazy in the process, laziness can be your secret weapon. Rainy days like today are made for a perfect balance of lounging and low-key productivity. With some smart shortcuts and a bit of procrastination, you might just become the most successful lazy person around.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have two assignments waiting for a last-minute miracle.
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