The Essential Self ~ Uniquely ME ~ Reverence

The Essential Self; perhaps to grieve the loss of our former self, is to allow us to open up fully and completely to the essence of who we truly are. 

Sometimes I wonder, why am I different? But the truth is that we were are made uniquely, with qualities and traits, lessons, challenges, and opportunities to carry us through this lifetime with the intention of creating a better place for all to BE. Really, truly, BE. 

How is it possible that after so many thousands of years, that we have not seen this, or few have been able to embody the wisdom of the Universe, that shows itself through the light from the hands of the Divine Spirit, God, to penetrate within each of us with such compelling power to inspire, and to offer to us... it ALL. The purpose in envisioning our raw and true self, is to create an awareness of our unique abilities with the #SetIntention of accepting our unique potential that lies within every one of us. Hand in hand, moment by moment, we begin to embark on a wild adventure to understand, accept, and most of all... LOVE the differences that makes us all ONE community. 

The Challenge? Well, naturally Spirit. There are times when my guide causes me to shake my head... but here goes. "In order to have what you want, you must FIRST be who you really are."

 

To do what??? Do what you need to do, to clear, to release, to get raw and as naked as a jaybird, to find your own wings; to fly uninhibited and alive. Change happens when we allow for change to permeate within. First we need to make room, clean out the closests, scrape the cells, tissues, and fibres, of the self defeating thoughts and limitations. This will offer to us clarity and as clarity arises within, we can then allow ourselves to examine our beliefs, followed by a release, and reversal back to our true BEING. Always who we are meant to be. Who God, the Divine Spirit, the Universe, intended for us to be. 

Live your passion. 

The Guidance? To contemplate the True Source of Power in the World. This alone, brings to me peace. So many have forgotten. We have taken it from schools and we have allowed manipulation to overcome our sense of peace and self. We have striven to find the balance, when clearly we are looking in the wrong direction, and often moved to where not balance exists. To rea.ize that it always exists within. Within and aligned. 

The Well is calling, the true source of power, to remind me that the greatest powers in the world, are unseen powers. Connect with this power. Faith. Take a moment to reflect upon your vision and Align Fully with this Power. #IntentionSet 

The Intention Set is a manner in which, I feel, that we need to pay more attention to. Something else that many have become not so aligned with, are our values and intentions, which are much more than just words. They are a commitment. Once we set our intention and commit to the essence within, state these final words, 

"Thy will be done through me for the highest good OF ALL and for the True Manifestation of My Purpose, which works hand in hand with the Divine Purpose of the Universe."

Deep, yes, but real. Let Go and Allow Love. If it is true to your Soul's Journey, you will know by the still, small voice within. 

Wow, this so seems as though a big day is ahead and in store; not a busy one, but a contemplative one. Yesterday I awoke with a crazy awareness that finally made sense to me. It's about my anxiety. I realized that the reason that I am struggling in the manner in which I am, is about not trusting my intuition. Yet, as the High Lady of Love and Compassion, which came a-calling, is all about Intuition and Inspiration. A reminder that I can trust my intuition. What I know at my core.

It will. take me some time. to fully return to this place. But. yes, but. previously above, that is the motivation for the day. To unblock and allow the truth of my intuition to glow from within. 

Which brings me to Reverence, a feeling or acceptance of deep respect tinged with awe. I am going to hold deep in my heart Love and Compassion... because I can. 

The High Lady of Love and Compassion. Do not fear your passion, nor your compassion. Be Unique True to YOU. 

The message, from Colette Baron-Reid's deck brings a rather deep and meaningful reminder that Only love exists. Everything else is a state of that love... from a fear state to a self-love, secure state of the love within MYSELF. :she reminds me that only Love is real.  Love is the sole unconditional and true power behind all means of manifesting out of the unseen into the material.

Love’s greatest creative power is ignited by the Conscious Call to Action of Generosity. Generosity of the heart, joy, reverence, respect, and empathy for all living things brings you profound power to live a life of happiness and contentment. Allowing love, compassion, and kindness to all must be the impulse behind your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Without condition or expectation.  Give selflessly without asking for or expecting anything in return, and let go. What is yours will come to you. Kindness always returns somehow. You will surely receive that which you give in more ways than you can imagine.

You are loved. I am loved.  That is the essence and fulfillment of the reminder.  And with that and through that, all manner of synchronicities will align in your favour.

Have an amazing day. Be happy, healthy, make great choices, and be kind. Kindness matters. Lori-Lynn

What Do i DO when i don't Fit In?

Asking for a friend. 

I was talking with an acquaintance while on a walk. Perhaps as the thought process is that of reconnecting to understand the terms SoulMate and TwinFlame. To understand is to know. To live it, to feel it, breathe it, and realize both the commitment and the opportunity; especially when it may feel as though there is none. 

When I look back upon life, what strikes me most in this moment is that we all 'train for work,' we don't train for fun, or friends, or life purpose, but rather work. Sorry, but this is hitting me like a bomb... a crazy realization, that perhaps. Perhaps this thinking has been brought on by the pandemic, but I am not entirely certain. I do know, or rather feel, that I have been sent into a rather 'freeze' frame. 

We LIVE for WORK. Working to live means obtaining resources so that you can be a functional member of society, and to permit yourself a good lifestyle. Fair enough. Honestly, according to the other hand, “live to work” might be understood in a different way. One is that your life is based around your work, or, we can choose to set a way of life, an occupation, career, or passion that supports that life.

Do what you love and love what you do.

The contemplation of SoulMate and TwinFlame has perhaps become real or reflective, as both of these
connections are extremely important for our soul's growth and for our wounds, many long-standing, to heal. This, is the strength and commitment of the connection; an opportunity to grow not only in Knowledge, but more so, in Wisdom Divine. 

We are all in this together. Lessons of loneliness or A-Lone-ness. 

I suppose that as I am pondering this whole schmozzle that has mind held hostage, I am becoming more and more puzzled. I know that I have never felt, or have been led to believe that we were put on this earth to simply work for a living. Yet, that only makes sense with the ways of our society.  We DO work to support our living; to sustain our way of life. 'Work' implies doing a project for the purpose of receive of something else, which in most cases presents as money. I do, from the bottom of my toes to the tip of my nose, believe that we all have a purpose, a Divinely Inspired one, something that were are meant to do. Passion. And, for me, it's about love, living, family, friends, community, togetherness. 

Perhaps this is where I am lost at sea. (ha... or cannot see). 

Perhaps, again, that I am standing or have strategically placed blocks, or put on a mask, a suit and a tie, and gone about life just... being without any sort of remembrance or plan. Being what I had thought, or been taught, but not what I imagined or thought. whatever that might mean in this moment... thoughts are fast and incomprehensible. 

Imagine. This is perhaps a wake up call to my imagination, which has been one of my strongest assets for as long my memory allows. My imagination... thoughts of support and a call to action. Get out of the WAY man! Look around... everywhere, you can see it clearly. We are all as talented, strong, and successful as we BELIEVE that we are. Step aside and ALLOW! Put a HALT to the Self-Doubt. Self-Discipline your mind to embrace your own Self-Belief!  

Okay then. First Step.... "Examine your Opinions." That seems too easy and to make sense. But what is the truth. Truth is, or rather, my perception is that any belief that does not work to promote abundance in all forms, rejects it. This is where we learn cognitive dissonance... the line forms to the left... all to balance conflicting attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours. To Balance the UnBalanceable. (new word alert!)

This will take me into the weekend, that I am certain; to discover the aspects of this internal investigation into what may be holding me back from acquiring all that I am worthy of.  Just because. Just because I am a child of God, the most Divine Energy of Pure Unconditional Love. So this is 2-sided; self-limiting beliefs about money and self-limiting beliefs, of well, my own self.

A reminder comes to me to focus on happiness, all of what makes me truly happy. Write down THAT list. To be aware that the energy that is wasted on worry is PRECIOUS ENERGY WASTED, period. Worrying about has transpired or created your beliefs is futile; it only prevents, blocks, locks, and holds on to us tightly. It stops us, like a speedboat heading towards shore, from envisioning, creating, dreaming, about what CAN happen, what we can BE. This weekend. Set the Intention. Release the need to please and BE. Let go of the stress and LIVE to LAugh and enjoy life. Remember. 

That is the place where I feel, as I end this, that I need to be. Not searching, or seeking, or discovering, but rather BEING. It's a book and a movie kinda day. The best kind of day. <3 Nothing important... but life itself. and that is a journey <3  

Perhaps I have just forgotten to laugh. <3 <3 <3 

We've Only Just Begun ~ SoulMates

So this whole blog is about my understanding, openness, and awareness of life; my Soul's Journey.

"Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket." 

I wrote yesterday on Love. Mostly, because I am not certain that I totally understand the concept. I am aware that this sounds strange... but I also know that SPirit awakens within me whatever it is that is necessary for my soul's growth. Even when I am kicking and screaming. or Crying, of course. 

What is a Soul Mate then? Why a Soul Mate? 

According to Wikipedia, a soulmate is a person with whom one has a feeling of deep or natural affinity. This may involve similarity, love, romance, platonic relationships, comfort, intimacy, sexuality, sexual activity, spirituality, compatibility and trust.

There is the start. 

Where from here to there then? What are my steps today to bring me to my moment. Perhaps because we put so much attention on an individual 'word' and remain focused on its meaning rather than what just is. What does SPirit have to show me?

Believe <3 The Power is ALWAYS within me. That power is a Freedom. To choose and to trust. Embracing that feeling of quiet, peaceful, and calm within knowing without any reasonable doubt, that I WILL always choose in the Highest Good for my journey. My Inner Voice can be heard when we listen in complete silence, never hanging onto, always allowing a flow; just the basics, the raw juice. A complete confidence that my inner awareness, outside of the ego, will never, ever steer me wrong. It is in my highest interest, after all. 

Some days are far more difficult to pull up these big girl panties. Back to the Breath. It's when those self doubt thoughts creep in to invade our thought process. the key to this... Redirect. When we continues question and second guess, it offers an opportunity to Re-Evalute. Re-Define. Re-Direct. I am being asked to spend time and focus on my goals and values to see where I may have or am compromising my integrity. "Resolve issues with an essence of Grace." 

Look for the blocks and unleash them from your thoughts of worry. MY dreams are my dreams; time to make them a reality and there is no time like the present. In doing so, the challenge is to Keep it Real. This is, and again back to the word 'raw,' this is imperative to be completely open on every level. To live a life of true extraordinaire, I am being directed to empower my creative mind... all to lead me to defy logic. 

Deceit amplifies confusion to any situation, how to respond to untruths? This has always been a conundrum for me. We can only \\\

Wow... in writing this, I see the trilogy. 'Outside the box, as inside the box is logic and rational. Inside
the box, there is little room for moment. EMpower Blast the negative messages to STOP stifling my own imagination. Dream. Dream. Hope. and Be. Resilient. 

Be Honest. 

Be True. 

Uncomplicate situations, 

circumstances, and abilities 

by telling the truth and then 

Living it FULLY. 

Love. what is it really? Does anyone know?

Today, I have a couple of things to tell you. Raw and honest, but mostly unsure. First of all, believe it or not, but it is fear that has dramatically held me back from so many experiences in my life.

Fear of what? you might ask. Fear of being, or not being loved in return.

I briefly looked up some of the possible definitions of Love... to include: 

"A willingness to prioritize another's well-being or happiness above your own." This is interesting and will have to be followed up by deep contemplation and consideration.

Love is also defined as "Extreme feelings of attachment, affection, and need." This part sounds somewhat like co-dependency. 

Finally, Love is also summed up by "Dramatic, sudden feelings of attraction and respect." which, is great, but then adds, "a fleeting emotion of care, affection, and like." Well... You had me up to 'fleeting.' 

Is love a fleeting emotion? Is love merely an emotion? Is it tangible? Is it real? Is it necessary? Does it, in fact, make the world go round? What is the purpose? 

These are the questions that continue to rain down upon me as I am in such a confused state within this world where Love seems to have no investment nor a potential asset. Many do not seem to care past the tips of their nose. 

Not me, not anymore. I.... 

I. Refuse to do this anymore. Period. Resiliency. Rather, I refuse to allow myself to do this to me anymore.

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It's. well, for the first time in my life, I am 'in love.' I don't even know what that means, yet I thought
that I did. I actually believed that I was in love before, but... really, how can one be in love when one is not even sure what it is?

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I know that I have thought this before, but then I also so recognize that I had no idea.

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What I have learned over the past many months, perhaps even years, is that you cannot love somebody else without loving yourself first. So what does that consideration amount to?

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Love who you are. I see this now.

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What I know most of all is that when I feel as though I might be in the state of 'love' with you, that this is the most incredible, most actual heartwarming feeling ever imaginable.

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I just am uncertain how to define this. It is. and. It isn't.

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It's not about what a person does, or does not do, yet it IS all about that. As I look upon this, I feel as though I am forced to embrace that 'love' is an energetic connection. Until the awareness has the opportunity to defend itself.

The Bible says that God is Love and that humans crave Love from the moment of existence. Can this possibly be true? or have some truth to it? It is defined that there are four unique forms of love, which are found in Scripture. They are communicated through the four Greek words: Eros, Storge, Philia, and Agape. They are characterized by romantic Love, family Love, brotherly Love, and God's Divine Love. 

And so today I stop here to ponder. on Love. on the Essence. on the Feeling. on the Betrayal. on all of it, what it means, and where it takes us. Bare with me as I move from Resilience to understanding Love, as somehow I am meant to better understand what is better meant to serve me <3 

Resilience, Passion & Balance

 Discovery. REsilience. 

Wikipedia defines "Psychological resilience as the ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or to return to pre-crisis status quickly. Resilience exists when the person uses "mental processes and behaviours in promoting personal assets and protecting self from the potential negative effects of stressors."

I have discovered that my word coming into 2021 is Resilience. Just that, in, and of itself, allowed me to take a huge sigh of relief. 2020 ended off with an awareness of Hope; a remembering that Hope always exists us always... even when it seems as though there is some... it's always there. Me too. :D

For me personally, there remained a missing link and I believe that I have discovered it... my ability to rebound and then bounce back again, especially quickly, was no longer within my reach. With that, I pull 2 messages from Spirit, that open my awareness to allow in a floodgate of recognition... and light.

"Each time I choose to tune in to My Spiritual Guidance, my HIGHEST TRUTH  always shows up for me." I have been working on allowing my nighttime meditation to resonate fully, and absorb its essence into every tissue, cell, and fibre of my being. Change is a coming. 

This message was followed up with, "The polarity of your Human body is a 'handshake' to the polarity of the earth. If you are perfectly balanced with the earth, and the polarities are in alignment, you will not allow illness, that being mental, physical, and including spiritual, in." Which truly does align with the solidarity in which I was being made aware of this weekend. Core Balance, the Root Chakra, always grounded into the energy of the earth. Remain. May I be Calm. May I be at Peace. May I be Kind to myself. May I be Accepting of myself. ~ the Good, Bad, and the Ugly... only it's all good. 

Lessons. 

With the many lessons that I have been faced with over the past while, there comes with it an opportunity to look at my boundaries and to see where I may be compromising and then, of course, asking to discover, why? Compromise is good, but it need fit into my personal values, intentions, goals, and dreams. So to set my boundaries... and secure that ones that i most cherish. 

Further than this, though, is where my work begins. At the forefront of my mind, the words, shame, blame, guilt, and responsibility travel slowly from one side to the other like a continuous cycle. STOP. That's my first step, stop and feel. Ask and Allow. the 90 second rule. It takes the body 90 seconds to process any emotion. After that, it becomes a choice and you become accountable to respond, react, or take action. 

The greatest of gift that setting boundaries rewards is that, in turn, it challenges another to take care of themselves, which reflects back on me to take better care of myself, without all of the hoopla, crazy, mad stuff. Then the message, "Define your personal space." Interesting.  

I have a feeling that there is much in store for me today... much within my mind, my senses, my essence. As I do so, I am being drawn to tap into my own inner sanctity and truth... I am not sure why I am being so incredibly challenged with my work. Perhaps because at this time, I feel somewhat like a fish out of water. I do feel, at times, that my strengths and gifts are being silenced; that I am unable to be completely me, who I am at my core. It's as though all of that Passion is locked up and burning within. 

My Passion?  Helping others, Empowering others. I haven't trained to change another, only to incite or invoke that change. This is also a gift of another kind. In serving others, in giving, I truly am able to tap into my own true unlimited prosperity and wealth. 

Transformation. Intuition. Patience. Ahhhhh... can I do this? 

Resilience. Value. Yourself. Holding onto the Madness.

The mind can be a mad, mad, place to be. The stories. The creativity. The victories. Love. All placed in the mind; sometimes locked away until a situation arises that calls us back inward and the mind says, "STOP!" and everything shuts down.

The world seems to spin all around, as the dizziness sets in, and all of my inner chakras lose speed... the breathing has slowed down as well... and I am set. The return to a state of peace, calm, sanctity... Divine Creativity & Inspiration. 

This is a space within that knows. Knows every moment of every lifetime and every existence. It's not an area of justification, or rational, but rather compromise, indication, and self-awareness through a raw honesty. 

"Holding on to 'Madness' towards another can drive YOU mad. Work through your anger, breakthrough to tears, and forgive. Them & You. It's time." What an incredibly powerful statement,.. of relief. 

May I be safe. 

May I be Kind, to myself.

May I be Compassionate, to myself, and then to others. 

May I be loving. May I honour my self-worth. 

When our mind goes into madness, it's that area that often seems so illusive... possibly because we cannot see what's happening within the mind, only feel it. And quite often the dictatorship of the conscious mind can have quite the hold. 

But rather than pushing the thoughts away, today, in this moment, I am committing myself to bringing my awareness to the emptiness, or pain, sorrow, chaos, doubts, and lack of... I will bring my awareness to the area, the feeling, and I will hold it in my hands, cradle it in my arms, and nurture it with my soul. I will free myself from its chains. 

That. Will be my Intention Set. 

I will then bring my Breath into the area to calm and surrender... a releasing and a letting go; a stripping away of what seemed so impossible. To breathe golden and blue healing to the area, expelling the shadow mists that hover, and to then bring awareness of a past memory, one that continues to bring me a smile; one that both touches and recognizes my own value and worth. 

A breakthrough to a brand new perspective and alliance. Self Value. Self Love is at the core of today. I choose:

To make a commitment to MYself. To set Goals. To set Intentions. To self-check my progress. I will not
give up on any Hopes. Dreams. Desire. INTENTION SET. Rather, I will get up close and personal and nurture each essence; the truth and acceptance that only they can blossom into beauty. 

As the Two of Cups appearing as the root of the day, it directs me towards, Harmony... as we reflect upon a union. Harmony or a Sacred Union? How to find is to cognitively understand the circumstances with an open and honest perception. Today's meaning of this card, depicts a new awareness for me. Harmony and Balance. 

When we see this, it's not always about romantic love partnerships, but mostly it is, although what is more important to remember, is that when it appears, it reflects compromise; a union of balance; finding that balance within the most Sacred of Commitments, Unions or Re-Union. 

I say this, as with my deck, the woman is feeling as though her hands are tied. She may have recently left a relationship; one that held or back or onto her wholeness. She feels alone and at her feet is a cup. It is as though she can kick it into the emotional chaos that is transpiring and rising up all around her, but this is not her motive. Her motive is in finding her way back to her. Behind her is a Spiritual Being that is offering a cup, a new union... symbolizing that Love is, indeed being offered; one that is Divinely Inspired. Spirit is patient and waits. 

Perhaps that is my lesson of this moment. 

I wrote today, at work, on resilience. It really struck a cord within. I have been asking and asking. What I am most consciously aware of, is that Spirit Delivers in their own time and place. So I'll go with that. In doing so, I am giving gratitude. Ask. Release. Open to Receive. Some lessons are right in front of us, yet so difficult to uncover. 

This moves forward with the Three of Wands, which as the challenge or opportunity, it provides insight into what actual or further challenges may lay ahead. And makes perfect sense in my endeavour of the day; serving as a reminder of the Incredible Balancing Act of the Mind~ Body~ Soul.  A further prompting to stand firmly rooted to the ground, calm, safe, supported, balanced, knowing that whatever the situation or experience... knowing what you want truly desire to stand in full array of. AND I do. It further invokes the courage to maintain confidence and surety that there is progress, movement and progression; even if you cannot see or feel it. It's there.  (I just do not have to define it, nor is it necessary to know every exact detail. Just that Spirit creates with and through us).

The truth behind this balance is that it can only be brought forth from within; an internal change. Finally, or as soon as the eyes are opened fully and freely, the veil is lifted. Intriguingly, from this high vantage point, all can be seem, long, far, and wide, including any further upcoming challenges and opportunities.  There will ALWAYS be challenges, this is a part of life... that is the flowering of resiliency.  Because what is most important, is this moment... right here. right now. 

I feel as though this is the beginning. A new awareness that holds within it the perspective that I have been longing. I am here and ready, awaiting, knowing that there IS much ahead; a blossoming of life and creativity; that is nurtured with the love, support, honour, and perspective achieved as I dive deeply within. 

Movement at this time is inevitable. There will be gain, which comes as we make the choice to open fully.  Financial issues seem to be resolving themselves. Magic. But then again, I say no, this was a collaborative effort, that was honest and trustworthy. This connection was one that began in the hands of Spirit <3