A Course in Miracles~Lesson 1

Breathe In♡and Exhale♡So here I am, day one of my teaching! This is a very important leg of my journey♡ Namaste~ thank you for sharing in this journey with me♡

Lesson 1 - 'Nothing I see means anything.'

As you look slowly around the room, apply this thought, very specifically, to whatever you see. Begin with what is around you and expand this thought to broaden your awareness; around the house, in your vehicle, and then on the street.

This exercise should be done twice daily, morning & evening, for a minute or two, no longer.

'Nothing I see means anything.'

This table does not mean anything.
This chair does not mean anything.
This hand does not mean anything.
This pen does not mean anything.
That door does not mean anything.
That body does not mean anything.
That lamp does not mean anything.
That sign does not mean anything.
That shadow does not mean anything.

These statements are not arranged in any order or importance; it makes no allowance for differences in the kinds of things to which they are applied. That is the purpose of the exercise. The statement is merely applied to anything you see; use it totally indiscriminately. It's placing a new awareness in your thought process, releasing pre-attachments.

The idea of this exercise is not to become ritualistic.  Be sure that nothing you see is specifically excluded. One thing is like another as far as the application of the idea is concerned.

Have a wonderful day♡Happy Awareness♡



Messages & Miracles♡Lori

A Course in Miracles~An Introduction

On Monday, May 18th, I begin this new journey, as a teacher & as a student of A Course in Miracles.

A Course in Miracles teaches us that 'the role of teaching and learning is reversed in the thinking of the world.'

When I read this, it made sense and is in line with my beliefs. It also follows the rules of the best teachers. It goes on to say, that 'the reversal is characteristic. It seems as if the teacher and the learner are separated, the teacher giving something to the learner rather than to himself. Further, the act of teaching is regarded as a special activity, in which one engages only a relatively small proportion of one's time. The course, on the other hand, emphasizes that to teach <is> to learn, so that teacher and learner are the same. It also emphasizes that teaching is a constant process; it goes on every moment of the day, and continues into sleeping thoughts as well.'

'To teach is to demonstrate. From your demonstration others learn, and so do you. You cannot give to someone else, but only to yourself, and this you learn through teaching. Teaching is but a call to witnesses to attest to what you believe. It is a method of conversion. This is not done by words alone. Any situation must be to you a chance to teach others what you are, and what they are to you. No more than that, but also never less.'  'The curriculum is set up determined exclusively by what you think you are, and what you believe the relationship of others is to you.'

And so my Journey begins. When the student is ready to learn, the opportunities to teach will be provided for him. And so it is.

The course opens up with a renewed clarity and understanding. It begins simply and moves forward as we grow in awareness. When we are met with only this present moment, that began with forgiveness, a whole new sense of calm reawakens within us. 

The characteristics of the Student are simple; to only be open to the experience; to know that from within this journey comes change. Miracles come to us daily, yet in our busy lives, we often cannot see this.  The course begins also by making aware to us our attachments.

We have learned also to see miracles as BIG and small, which we often come to believe and accept the small miracles as 'luck' and the BIG ones as difficult to manifest, by means, often, that we are unworthy of or need make extreme sacrifice. The only sacrifice is forgiveness of all and a change in perception. All miracles come from releasing our hold on our unworthiness, and which is attached to our past, and a belief that we are not whole. Miracles are brought forth when we bring forth acceptance.

You are whole. You are worthy.

The characteristics of a Teacher, I will embrace as I enter into this journey:

Trust, this is the foundation on which the teachers ability to fulfill their function rests. It is through this power that the teachers of God look on a forgiven world.
Honesty, all other traits of God's teachers rest on trust.
Tolerance, God's teachers do not judge.
Gentleness, Harm is the outcome of judgment.
Joy, is the inevitable result of gentleness. Gentleness means that fear is now impossible.
Defenselessness, God's teachers have learned how to be simple.
Generosity,  it means giving away in order to keep.
Patience, is natural to the teacher of God.
Faithfulness, is the teacher of God's trust in the Word of God to set all things right; not some, but all.
Open-mindedness, comes with lack of judgment.

The exercises are simple. They do not require a great deal of time. Only an awareness and connection as you do them. They do not need an preparation or skill level.  The purpose is to re-train you mind to think as it was intended, and to enter into a place of love.

The only general rules to be observed throughout, then, are: 

First, that the exercises be practiced with great specificity, as will be indicated. This will help you to generalize the ideas involved to every situation in which you find yourself.

Second, be sure that you do not decide for yourself that there are some people, situations or things to which the ideas are inapplicable. The very nature of true perception is that it has no limits. It is the opposite of the way you see now.

The overall aim of the exercises is to increase your ability to extend the ideas you will be practicing to include everything. This will require no effort on your part. The exercises themselves meet the conditions necessary for this kind of transfer.

Some of the ideas the workbook presents you will find hard to believe, and others may seem to be quite startling. This does not matter. You are merely asked to apply the ideas as you are directed to do. You are not asked to judge them at all. You are asked only to use them. It is their use that will give them meaning to you, and will show you that they are true.

Remember only this; you need not believe the ideas, you need not accept them, and you need not even welcome them. Some of them you may actively resist. None of this will matter, or decrease their efficacy. But do not allow yourself to make exceptions in applying the ideas the workbook contains, and whatever your reactions to the ideas may be, use them. Nothing more than that is required.

So, we enter into this journey, this experience, together, bringing us to a place of love and peace within. Namaste 

A Course in Miracles♡Messages & Miracles

After a particularly tough day last week, I Googled Miracles and was taken on a journey into discovery. I was only trying to understand better, but rather, I had my awarenesses reopened and my senses hightened♡

I chanced upon 'A Course in Miracles' on audio. I tuned my truck radio onto the station and began listening with an open & clear mind. This instantly surprised me as I connected with the words. I felt no fear while taking in what was being offered. I felt no offense or confusion. I only felt love and a sense of peace.

I am a deeply Spiritual person who base is Catholicism. I have learned for myself and teach my understandings, based on my perceptions. I have discovered along my journey that there is a vast difference between Spiritual and New-Age. There is no right or wrong, no better way, except that which is within the heart and soul. My religion has taught me about God, the life of Jesus, Mary, and forgiveness, while offering a freedom from sin. I have learned that the place to begin is with forgiveness. Forgiveness is whole and complete. Forgiveness of self is the key that unlocks the door and the chains that bind the soul to our past. It is the catalyst for the acceptance and the forgiveness of others. 

New Age offers tools and insight along our journey. I teach some of these New-Age tools, as they are a powerful aid. Spiritualism means focusing on the Spirit within; connecting with and finding the answers inside ourselves, with a deep commitment to love. To find the peace within the loving hands of God. To see and to understand that there is only love.

Only love. This is what resonated with me while I listened to the teachings in A Course in Miracles. It is love based and not fear driven.

And so my journey begins. Beginning Monday, May 18th, I will be posting daily my teachings from the Students Handbook, the Workshop, a Course in Miracles, while following the Teachers Guidebook. 

Why teach? First and foremost, this is who I am. To breath this in, and to acknowledge this, and to share the journey. The course states that no one is better or less than another, teacher and student, friend and foe, we are all equal. So I accept this.

I am excited to begin this new journey, of awareness and love, with an open heart and mind. I invite anyone who wishes to embark on this journey with me, to do so. It is a year long discovery. Each day a new lesson, only one lesson.  The best place to begin is within. The best time to start is now. 

If you are waiting and waiting for someone else to change, it's the equation that is misled. For it is within YOU that need begin the act of change to facilitate change in another.

Courage, the Wisdom to go within, deep within, past the fear, anger, hurt, or frustration, and choose to change. These emotions are learned, of which we attach our meaning, and often a false sense of pride or stubbornness. A lesson learned, breathed into our core, is a step forward, towards the light within.The time has come, the moment has come, to shine your light!

The moment that we change our perception, our inner awareness, is the moment that our life changes. We re-write that which has been learned and accepted as our truth. 

The truth. We are all children of God. We are whole. We are each born into a vast, healing, and amazing Universe, whole & loving. We were born with all the gifts in which we need to not only survive, but to thrive in this world. It's both time to connect with and shine our light out into the world. To accept that miracles happen to us daily. That life itself is a miracle. There are no greater or lesser miracles, only an allowance of their beauty to shine through us.  

So, if you like, or feel led to join my on my journey, I welcome it! I welcome the adventure and the love. Know that we will all have a different experience, especially from the beginning. You may wish to 'follow' this page or to follow my google+ so that you do not miss a day of this experience into a world of love and miracles! 

I have posted a separate page outlining the 'Principles of Miracles.' Know that you do not have to understand completely or even accept what is being taught, especially at first, you merely need be open, to just allow.   

Let the Journey begin!

Revenge~ Is it really that sweet?

If you've gotten to the top and forgotten where you came from, the hard work that brought you to this place, the mis-steps, missed-takes, tears, laughter &  lessons.... but most importantly the people that helped you along the way; then the next hill will be lonely, a tougher climb♡or perhaps non-existent, and you are wondering why♡

It's Simple♡Give Gratitude & Thanks, for your Journey♡ and remember, we are all on our own Path♡ Live, Love, Forgive, Be Kind, Hug often, and remember your roots♡ it's what keeps you grounded to who you really are inside, a reminder of where you came from, and a step forward to where you are going... and why♡

Somehow, this though brought me to these ones...One big thought. About spreading the word and

seeking the maximum revenge. We rarely ask anymore whether the punisment fits the offense. We head straight, full steam into the avenging what we perceive as the wrong. I am pondering this more on a personal level; ego, heart, perhaps on a monetary level.

We often forget to step back to really see the picture in front of us and create a much bigger issue than what we are experiencing. We often forget that we are all human, that we all make mistakes and that there is always a solution; for the betterment of all involved.

There are many crimes and experiences that deserve attention and a greater awareness, but I think that our '15 minutes of fame' has taken our sensibility hostage.

How did our society get to a place where it is entertaining and self-satisfying to punish or push someone down, again and again, with no restitution, when we feel they have wronged us.  It does seem that we gain the most satisfaction from carrying around the problem rather than a movement towards a solution. We build up our forts and surround ourselves in our story, without any intention of letting it go, learning, or moving forward. And we continue to avenge.

There are varying degrees of this but the reason that I ponder this question is that I am more interested in the end result. 'How far down do you want me to go?' 'What is your ultimate goal? Will stop at nothing to push further down? To prove, what?'

Perhaps we should lay this out in the beginning. Or make aware our agendas. I find that many 'soapbox' individuals don't ever look back to see if there are any changes or improvements. Their purpose is merely to instill damage. I have always wondered, how this make you better than the one you accuse.

I have experienced, seen, and heard many whose intent focuses on destroying another's life. Not merely their reputation, in regards to the matter at hand, but their life. This concerns me.  We have become, all to often, more about the extreme and less about teaching someone a lesson and moving forward. Much less about compassion or forgiveness.  Ordering up some heads on a platter, that will really show them!

We need to step back more often. Stop ourselves. Ask ourselves. Allow change. If we keep tearing people apart and pushing them down, it just gets harder to get back up, to make amends, to change, to find the tools, to make a difference. In the end, it messes us up more.

We all do what we need to do. We all do what makes us feel safe. Even if that is wrong, painful, or bad. People do what they know, what they were taught, they reflect what they see, feel, and experience. It's only going to get better when we seek to change the anticipated outcome; when we start looking for a solution, moving towards a change; seeing opportunities to make a difference and a better world.

We have to be a more responsible society. One that sees the fear in another, recognizes it, chooses to see past it, and further embraces the goodness within both enough to hold out their hand, to assist, to heal, to forgive, to love.

It is about Choices that you make. To be in line with the direction in which you want to go. This is YOUR journey, after all!

Our thoughts & actions reflect our current beliefs, in any given moment. But do you really believe this? Or were you taught to believe this? Do your Heart & Soul agree?  Ask, is this a reflection of how I want the world to know me? Of what I choose to show others? Is this in line with my highest intention? Is this for the greatest good of all? Am I choosing consistent with my values? Will this lead me closer to or further away from my personal goals? dreams? vision? Will this choice create momentary pride or lifelong happiness? Am I allowing my ego & fears to sway my awareness & cloud my judgement? Am I allowing outside influences to over-weight my decisions? How does this reflect my love from within? How can I Shake Up that Passion within!

We are all leaders and all an important part of the whole; the solution♡It's time to illuminate the true nature of Your Heart & Soul with a clear focus of Your intentions♡

the Real Deal~ Hocus Pocus

I don't usually write about my readings or my meditations, but today, I am led to do just that. Over the past couple of weeks, it's been wonderfully, crazy busy with both. Due to the nature of the events that I have been involved in, I have learned to read straight up, direct & to the point. This, I have discovered, has served me well. Indeed. I have also excitedly surprised quite a few clients.

The clients that come 'just out of curiosity, anyhow. That's my favorite. Mostly because, I have said many a time, 'the people that need to come to me, will.' And they do, they just show up and I know that I have a message for them. It's like 'There you ARE! I've been waiting for you!'

Most of the time, as well, I am led to bring a particular gemstone, book, picture, statue, or wear a particular piece of jewelry, that will serve an unknown intention.  It always does. Yet it still surprises me!

Know that it is not my intention to tell people what to do, but rather to give them insight into what they may need to focus on in order to move forward or make a decision or choice. It's always in the Highest Intention of Self and All involved, always.  I provide the information/insight and the client gets to think about it and make the appropriate choices, for them.

My cards act as a tool, but prior to the person entering into my studio, I focus on the intention. Often as they sit down or shuffle the cards, the messages begin. I know that this surprises them. It's what I do and I fully accept this. It's also rather fun! I listen to the messages, without understanding them at the time they are presented, which makes it exciting for them as well as for me! Then I share what I am hearing.  It's at this time, that the unsuspecting client asks to tape the session or write down what is being said. Then I begin to read from the cards as they are chosen.

There are tears, laughter, joy, and excitement. Sometimes it's the first time that someone feels that they have been heard, or that they are finally understood, or that they can see a light. Messages do come from Spirit and I am so grateful that I have been allowed me to do this. It does feel good.

My other passion is Meditation. This has been an area that even I have been blown away at the openness and acceptance of clients. I am am merely the facilitator.  I spend hours reviewing and typing what Spirit leads me to. I always think that I will use the last one, but when I begin the pre-journey, again, Spirit guides me to what I need to say. During Meditation I am so blessed to see the Divine White Light pouring down from the Hands of God, always loving, always guiding. This, for me, is powerful and amazing. I am at awe when I begin to feel this. Mostly I am just accepting and move forward through, but sometimes it does catch me by surprise and I need to fully connect and take it in! Nobody notices it. Spirit is good, Spirit is God, Spirit is accepting. 

I decided to write this, as I have, of recent, received so many incredibly, loving, and inspirational messages from clients. This is warm and calming to me. Seem odd? Not sure. I think because all of these gifts and abilities are my path and they are accepted, which for so long I was fearful of.  I do always, from a place of love, without ego, with one goal in mind. To bring happiness into the hearts & souls of others.

The Juvenile Eagle has Landed and brings with it a Purpose

Spiritwithinus

The Juvenile Eagle has Landed and brings with it a Purpose. It's the crazy things in life that bring me inspiration and insight. This little fellow opened my eyes and challenged my mind to find the questions.

What the heck is going on in this world? Who's winning? Who's losing? I know that it does not make any difference as to the answers, but what remains is, how do we fix this.

The answer is, One Person At A Time. Freedom of this and Freedom of that, isn't working. It would work if the common goal was a balance within. The Problem, I have determined is that as a society, we have instilled that the Number 1 is money. We have allowed profits to outweigh people. Profits to outweigh humanity. Greed to outweigh love & kindness, and in the process lost who we are at our core. We have forgotten all of the basics of life.

I was reading an article showcasing the MOST successful people, million & billionaires, to determine the traits they had in common and the answer scared me. It's what I refer to as the 'Kevin O'Leary' effect. The Good; 'Striking it rich took courage, salesmanship, vision and passion.' The Bad; that the #OnePassion is money. The Ugly; there is no Balance. There is a darkness lurking within.

If you have followed me, you will understand that, up until this moment, I believed that if we truly follow our passion, our vision, that being what our  Heart & Soul leads us to, that the wealth will follow. For many of the wealthy persons in the article, it was stated, it did not matter WHAT they were creating, making, selling, as long as it made LOTS of money. Keven O'Leary. I am truly certain that this WILL create and bring lots and lots of wealth. Good. right?  When I look out into the world, when I watch the news, when I read the paper, I have much doubt.

Which brings me back to Balance. During this Quest for the Mostest in this manner, what then, do we have to give up? Where do we have to take away from? Is all hope lost?

and then this Eagle flew past my window reminding me, bringing me back to the innocence. Reminding me to remain focused on my goals, my dreams, always, with a sense of Wonder & Joy.
Reminding me to really get in touch with and connect FULLY & PASSIONATELY with my hopes, dreams, and vision. Yes, certainly, there is money involved. Money is merely an exchange of energy, like any other exchange. It's not one or the other. It's always about a give and take; a Balance. 

Our Purpose, our Dream, our Vision, is between Us and our Source (Spirit/God)♡. The closer that we get to that ♡Field of Intention♡; knowing and feeling what it Truly Looks, Acts, & Feels like; and becoming more comfortable with all aspects of our Dream; that Point of Balance; the closer that we draw our Vision into our lives.   And the Abundance, the Wealth, the Prosperity, in ALL forms.

The more that we pull away from the connectivity of people, the more that we run from or push down the humanness, the more Courage it takes. Seems crazy in this society that is so connected by phone & internet. These relationships are so often about 'putting out into the world,' randomly and often without thought of accountability or consequences. We have forgotten to think and we don't even know it.

We need to step outside of this incredibly transparent box that we have created, and see that there is a world out there. A world filled with REAL people. We need to step outside and create a brand new comfort level, that includes people.

This is going to leave many feeling vulnerable, but the truth is that it will lead to greater things, greater abundance. Money is good, but you can't ignore the Heart for too long. Or the cause and effect.

We really need to bring the humanism back into the profits, our dreams, and our visions. 

Judge Your Successes by what you had to give up in order to Achieve...

On my wall in my bathroom hangs a poster, attributed to the Dalai Lama. One of the lessons is, 'Judge your successes by what you had to give up in order to achieve.' Up until today, this 'lesson' has cause quite the stir within my heart. I just didn't know if I agree. Perhaps I still don't completely, but I have opened my awareness to a new respect in this regard.

I am not entirely sure how I arrived at this place, but I did. Giving up our home was difficult. To be completely honest, looking back, I believe that rather than looking at our situation or the experience, I did what I needed to in order to move forward. I didn't really think about it. For the most part, it just was, so I excepted it. This was the first of my realizations. Accepting it was easier (or safer) for me than to face it.

As I look back over the past week, I was able to see clearly tonight that I am now able to face it. I guess I was ready to. This does not mean that it is easy. It just means that I have grown and am ready.

As I was laying in bed trying to sleep, my mind took me back to the kitchen that I loved so much.

Bright, roomy, crisp, airy, and fragrant; I looked back on all of the wonderful delicious dishes I cooked, pickles I canned, jams I made, and friends we entertained. I remembered the puppies, when our Haley had her litter, how they all scrambled across the kitchen floor so excitedly. Funny what we remember. There are so many incredible and wonderful memories.

The home itself wasn't anything fancy, new, or modern, by any means. What it was, was warm, inviting and comfortable. The entire front of the home was what I referred to as our fishbowl; one window after the other, showcasing a natures paradise. I can say confidently that a day never went by that I was not in awe of what beauty lay outside those windows. The array of birds, the weeping birch that swayed so strong, yet gently in the wind, the tall and sturdy pine that stood beside her, the amazingly spectacular sunsets, the haunting moon. So much wonderful and inspiring beauty all around, in every moment of every day. I was grateful and felt blessed.

And so this, I have come to realize, is what I had to give up.

It has been a year, but today, it was met with a certain sadness. I know in my heart that what I have gained is so much more, I do. Perhaps, rather, in my head, and maybe in my soul and not so much in my heart today. Today my heart, it so does ache. But what I have learned, is that, this is ok. This is the acceptance, for I have learned.

Most of what I have learned, I am not entirely sure if another can teach. These kinds of lessons, another can offer advice, guidance, and support, but the lesson itself, must be learned, experienced and felt deep within. And so tonight, I have. 

It's not come with a regret or a painful sorrow, but a sadness that now understands the lesson. Could I have learned a lesson of this magnitude had I not have embraced the journey as I was passing through? I know somehow that I had to experience the whole. Life is a little crazy sometimes. But it does give you what you most need. And takes away what you don't need or what is necessary for growth.

I love the many lessons that I have learned. I love who I have become. I love who I am. I have learned to embrace all aspects of myself and my life, right up to this moment. Through this as well, I have learned to love others more, to understand more, to accept, to embrace, and to be more compassionate towards another. I have learned to be a better teacher. But more, I have learned to be a better student.

Paradigm Shift♡ A Transformation♡ A Significant Change♡ in the way you perceive events, people, the environment around you, & within you, has a dramatic effect on you. A renewed understanding♡ this is where you are meant to be. this is what you were meant to learn, to experience♡ a new awareness on the 'positive or negative,' your life will forever be changed.

I know that there is much that I have left to learn, to see and to experience, and I am ready.




 

Giving Up

 "When you love yourself you learn to love all things in life.  As the sun peaks though the fingertips so too will it shine inside of you.  There are two common emotions in life -one is love -the other is fear- when you love all things -there is no fear.  Darkness and fear cannot be present when love and light are shining on every nook and cranny of your being."

Always about the lessons, always. and so very many. and Always where I am led. I have a poster on my bathroom wall. I have been focusing on one line for awhile. 'Judge your successes by what you had to give up in order to get it.' 

My question was always, why do we have to always lose something to get something? Why can't things stay the same, but get better? This seems silly to me right now. What brought me to this understanding? The truth is that I was always looking at the physical, the material, in terms of 'giving up something,' hence the 'loss.' And sometimes this is the case. Often even, as the journey is what it needs most to be. There has been much material that I have lost over the past years of our journey. At times it felt like a load too much to bare. There were days that it was. But each day I put one foot in front of the next and continued on, to learn, to grow, to teach and to experience; all of what life offered and sent out. There were days when this could have been really sad, but I didn't allow it to be. There were days that I cried. But then I wiped the tears away with the strength I didn't even know existed. There were days that I was really, really angry at God. But then I came to terms that this was my journey, my lessons and God is moving me in the direction of my Destiny.

If I could explain or put into words, in this moment, the journey that has led me to here, it would seem unbelievable to many. I did write about the first part of the journey. Soon I will be able to continue with the next chapter. 

There were days that we were really cold. There were days that I did not know how it would all work, how I could/would make it all work. But I did. I had to. That is the only way to keep moving forward. What I don't or did not want is for anyone to feel sorry for me, perhaps compassion and understanding, but not sorry. There were days that I did too much of that for myself. Perhaps not days, but moments, certainly there were moment. But I know now that what I gave up in material, I gained in truth and love. Of self first and then others. 

But then it hit me. Think outside the box, girl, outside the box. Giving up does not have to mean material at all. So, what can it mean? And what have I given up in order to learn and grow? 

So much. So very much. and I am grateful. I gave up trying to please. and Replaced it with honesty and integrity; from a place of love. i understand, now, the dynamics of pleasing, within me, anyhow. Pleasing is about Acceptance and Belonging. What happens is that we end up setting ourselves up on a merry-go-round that never stops. The person that we need to please first, is ourselves. Then when we 'give' to others, we do so out not from of place of 'need.' When we do this, we are actually giving away pieces of ourselves, trading, for what we truly want. What I truly wanted was to be accepted. To belong. I gave this up. I accept myself completely, knowing that I do belong.

I gave up not liking who I was, and more importantly, who I am. I replaced this with an unconditional understanding and love for my journey. The first step was the acceptance. Not liking who we are leads us on a spiral, a downward one. If I could give each child a gift today, I would say, 'Right now, right here, like who you are. Start from there. Wrap yourself up in this each morning and each evening before bed. Like who you are.'

I gave up not loving who I was, who I am. I now see myself as a loving child of God. We all are.This is the most important thing to remember. It's not about you and anybody, you and them, it's about You and God. Always was.

I gave up being dishonest to myself, which often leads us to being dishonest with others. We learn from a very young age what keeps us safe. Safety is the first of the hierarchy of needs (Food, Shelter and Safety). So often we do whatever it takes to feel safe, which, in my case, led to being dishonest with myself. Not only dishonest about feelings and emotions; bur more so my truth, the truth of who I am and what I wanted, what I needed. I am responsible for me. I am responsible for my Journey and the path that leads us there is one of truth and honesty within. 

I gave up being angry at myself and with others; understanding where the anger came from and releasing all aspects of this. Discovering what I was truly angry with or at, is key. There is always a root cause. Just ask the simple question, 'what are you angry at really?' not in that moment, but deep within, hidden, waiting to be recognized and cared for. For me, I believe that the anger also came from a place of acceptance and wanting to belong. As children, we often get conflicting and confusing messages, which we strive to understand. Not living from a place of anger, not being angry is amazing.

I gave up the need to compare, myself and others. I gave up judging others. We all have a story. We have all walked different paths and although our journeys are interconnected, our stories are different, our lessons and teachings are different. Different is good. Acceptance is better.
I gave up beating myself up about my past. We all have a past. We have all done amazing and wonderful things in our past. We have also all made mistakes, bad choices, errors and such. Focusing on these things without learning from them, takes us to a place of sadness and sorrow. See the good, the beauty and lessons in every area! See what you have learned, how you have grown and where you are headed BECAUSE of your past!

I gave up judging myself. I gave up being envious of others. I gave up being jealous of others.I gave up not understanding, but fully excepting my patience. I gave up wanting what I don't need, just to be accepted. I am enough. There is always enough.

Most of the 'things' that I gave up, I didn't even know existed or that I had to give up. That's the thing. We get to a place of living our lives as robots, according to the survey's and what others tell us, teach us, and want us to learn. Some good, some bad. This all becomes a part of who we are, our daily lives, our thoughts and ideas. or so we think. This becomes a part of who we are until we have lose sight of the impact that it has on our daily lives, emotions, thoughts, and dreams. The love within. I unknowingly and yet willingly gave up all of these 'things' and began a Journey to nurture my true spirit and the love within. 

When we finally understand and release them, let them go, an enormous sense of weightlessness becomes us. A sense of Peace.  

Peace is Understanding the Only Love is Real

Such Experiences, Awareness, Fear, & Growth

I have had so many incredible YaY me moments. Although I post these on my Facebook page, I thought to be an important part of my journey, that I would share here. 

I have been on a mission to embrace my awareness of Energy; to understand fully so to teach. Last evening, I explained Auras, in relation to the Energy System, along with our Chakras. Why I am so adamant of Meditations to clear our fields. There is so much manipulation and untruths out there; minds have been completely hijacked by media and commercials. Largely because we have been falsely led to believe that the media offered up the truth, rather than their personal perception, reflection, or agenda. The sole goal of advertising is not to inform, but rather to increase profits. There is little integrity. This is all not unlike cult brainwashing; too many flock to the latest skin cream that renders us ageless, the diet pill that effortlessly delivers weight-loss, or the chocolate bars that give us strength to overcome challenges; drinks that bring happiness, and so on and so on. Our brains do know. They really do. If we allow them to think for themselves. But we are busy and it is often easier to avoid, deny, or accept this as our truth, the way of life. Everyone needs the newest IPhone. Or what. There is a fear attached to this. Many are afraid to stand out, to pave their own way, to speak out, to seek the unknown, to walk the uncharted.

And we pay heavily for this denial, this avoidance, through an Allowance without Conscious or

Intuitive action. Well done, Companies, missions accomplished. Profit margins are of utmost importance. Even when it comes into the billion dollar range. We move forward, purchasing, out of fear, with need of belonging and acceptance.

So, what is the step forward. It is to look into our fears, with love; to see where we can grow. There is a vast healing power in Accepting these fears head on♡ See them, Embrace them, Address them, Take Conscious Appropriate Action, and Let Go. Think for YourSelf. Be willing to Stand out, to Feel vulnerable, a little uneasy; see this fear as a Mission to make Change! YOU are responsible for your thoughts, awareness, actions, reactions, acceptances and allowances.

There is no power in these companies if we keep our own personal power. This comes from knowing who we are and what we stand for. Our beliefs. 
Change. Fear. Movement. 
Change that is brought about through this Great Awareness; the Awareness of the Importance of your role, your being, as you embrace the role in a manner that is healthy for your Spirit; a manner that allows for growth, and for increased learning. Nudge past your comfort zone♡ 

See life as a whole journey, each step separate, but yet intricately connected. Embrace this is with an understanding & acceptance that we are all Energy, everything is Energy. With an Awareness of both our Internal & External; to become Accountable to and for ourselves. 

Chakras are our Internal Energy Source and can hold onto old baggage & experiences, weighing us down. Aura is our External Energy, that which we emit; our emotions, thoughts, and feelings. It is ever changing. Step out of your shadow♡enter into a place of peace and love♡Accountable.

New Years♡ I Resolve♡

Dear God, On the morning of the last day of 2014, I take this moment to ponder; to look back at the last year. What, if any, were my accomplishments, big or small? Have my priorities changed? What  matters most to me as head forward into 2015♡

I ask you, Dear God to set the Memories that hold me back, free; rather to be used as stepping stones of strength, inspiration & courage; to allow for new Greater Growth and Awareness.

As I step forward into 2015, I ask to do so Courageously♡like never before.  Allow my Mind, Soul, & Body be filled with strength, courage, and confidence.  Where there was fear, that I lovingly release, to be filled with faith & trust; in my Abilities, Skills, Talents & Gifts, using them to their Greatest Potential and in the Light  of Your Divine Love ♡

I ask to allow for the triumphant reign of my personal power & inner strength to be guided by your grace and ever flow of love♡ I ask to seek challenges before me with a renewed strength; seeking the opportunities, as I work diligently & intelligently towards achieving my Goals, Dreams, and Aspirations♡

I surrender to your Love. I surrender to your will.  I surrender fully to Divine Miracles♡

'I Allow The Will of My Highest Intention, to Be Guided By Your Will, to Be Done Through Me♡'

With New Years Eve on the horizon♡rather than thinking in terms of a New Years Resolution as something to 'give up,' I ♡Resolve♡ ♡2015♡the Year to Be!♡I Resolve♡

to be Kinder to Me!
More Compassionate towards others!
to stand Proud, Confidently & Tall!
to Live with Passion!
to Lead & to Mentor, without Ego & with Love!
To Embrace the Lessons!

To Surrender to Your Will, for my Highest Intention & Greatest Good of All!

Dear God, I shout LOUDLY and with Clarity♡ I Am That! I Am♡With love, I Surrender Lori♡Lynn

with grace & in love♡Lori♡Lynn