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Musings

When I was in Chicago a few years ago at a training to become a Certified Lifeline Practitioner, I woke up in the middle of the night with a racing brain, feeling anxiety in my body. I could not go back to sleep. I tried everything to no avail, so why not practice a mind portal that I was learning about. I asked if I had a "core limiting belief" operating. The answer was yes. As I went through the steps of finding what it was, I was not surprised to learn that this limiting belief had started at the point of my conception. Weird you say? Do you believe we carry energetic memory in our subconscious? I know a little bit about what was going on in my family at that time, and it did not surprise me when I found the core limiting belief to be "hatred." Interestingly enough, I have since had numerous Lifeline sessions and will often have core limiting beliefs that occurred at the point of conception. Think about it - it is when life on this plane begins, and when all the energetic forces of past, present and future come together. It often appears when I am embarking on some change, or know I need to take a step and feel paralyzed to do so. And, with the ability to shift and harmonize this energy, the next right step is there.

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A Gift Idea

In 2008, I was thinking about a gift idea for a good friend. She was celebrating a milestone anniversary in the month of December.  She is probably one of the most spiritual and kind people I know and I wanted to do something special. The idea came to create what I later came to call an upright version of an advent calendar, to be started on December 1 and ending on December 25, with 25 wise and sometimes funny sayings on small decorative pieces of paper. She was to pick one each day, and take time to enjoy a message of love. As I said to her "Thanks for being my friend, mentor, wise woman and such a model for aging with grace." 

I have to say she loved it and I have since given them to other friends in a beautiful glass candle holder, or decorative jar or box. So, for this season of giving and taking time to be grateful for all that we have been given, I will share a few of my favorite quotes. I hope you take a little time to enjoy them, and savor a little time for you! And maybe this will provide a new gift idea for someone. 

"The really great thing about cats is their endless variety. One can pick a cat to fit almost any kind of color, décor, income, personality and mood. But under the fur, whatever color it may be, there still lies, essentially unchanged, one of the world’s free souls" - Eric Gurney

"Evolved people race to see who can forgive first" – Michael Bernard Beckwith

"It’s been said that the only one who welcomes change is a wet baby" - Jesse Jennings 

"Easter means you can put the truth in a grave, but you can’t keep it there"

 – Anne Lamott

                      "The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook" - Anonymous

"A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimension" 

– Oliver Wendell Holmes

"A young monk asked the master, “How can I ever get liberated?” The master replied, “Who has ever put you in bondage?” – Jack Kornfield

The Wisdom of Dude

This column provides examples of wisdom I learn from my cat, Little Dude, otherwise known as “Dude.”  He teaches me daily about life, love, and how to take care of yourself and trust your instincts.

Lesson #2 

“When you are not feeling well, you hunker down, go inside and tend to yourself.”

About 6 months ago, Dude had an impacted anal gland, and all I could see was he was not his usual self. He was not getting up, he was licking himself constantly and was not all that interested in food. He rolled himself up in a tight ball and would look up when I came near him but that was about it. 

I, of course, was concerned and was debating whether to take him to the ER vet that night or to Dr. Jackie the next day. He did not seem in pain so I decided to wait until the morning and see how he was.  Sometime after I went to bed, he curled his body between my shoulder, neck and head – quite a feat for a long legged 14 lb. cat. He purred and clearly was coming for comfort. Sometime during the night, he opened up the gland himself and when we went to see Dr. Jackie, she was amazed at how he was able to open it up and clean it – all that was needed was time to heal and antibiotics. When we went back several weeks later for a check up, he was all healed up. What a wise little guy.

I have had some recent hurts myself of the emotional kind. It wasn’t until talking to a trusted friend and mentor that I realized how when I am hurt by someone that it is normal to hunker down, be somewhat protective, tend to myself, and want to be where and with those who I get comfort from – especially when it hits one of the very old hurts. And, it is an opportunity to process the hurt and move to a place of healing.  Thanks Dude!

Further Musings:

As Fall gives way to wet, rain and winter, I leave you with some beautiful pictures from the maple trees in my neighborhood...it is like a light show out there!

Magnificent color!

This tree starts to change colors usually in early September, and goes through a transformation like none other I have seen....it is an honor to watch this tree go out in glory every year. I seem to be very aware of when this trees starts to change.

Anyone who is listening as I walk or drive by will hear the "oohs" and "aahs or "oh my God" as the reds and oranges take over. 

What am I grateful for this holiday season? To live in the Pacific Northwest where Mother Nature constantly reminds us that we are connected to her - the wind, the rain, the snow, the cold, the damp. the sunny days that sneak in...it's all good.

Enjoy whatever season you celebrate ..... Peace out.

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