Throw your dreams into space like a kite,

 and you do not know what it will bring back:

a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country.

Anais Nin

The world is round
and the place which may seem like the end...

may also be the beginning

Ivy Baker Priest

"The ideas that have lighted my way have been kindness, beauty and truth."

Albert Einstein

"Lovers don't finally meet somewhere.

 They're in each other all along."

Rumi

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Out Of This, Can Come Anything...

by Rok Sivante


Out of anxiety,
can rise confidence;
from the depths of our worst imaginings,
may we discover inner reserves of strength,
should we be willing to face the discomfort
and own our shadows...

In the depressions,
could surface peace;
summoned in the breadth of our darkest nights,
might we claim eternal stocks of power,
if only we be open to confront the dis-ease
and accept our weakness...


Beyond the conditions of the now,
lies a field of infinite possibility -

in which the transmutation of our demons
may reveal angels of good fortune,
lifting our burdens
to clear way for the blessings...

in which the trials of our character
may produce clarity in self-knowledge,
shattering our delusions
to make room for the outgrowth
of our higher selves...

in which the cessation of the past
may invoke possession by pure Life Force,
removing our obstructive judgements
to guide our ascent to enlightenment...

Who are we,
to believe we know what is best,
when the world-views we've clung to
have only resulted in our suffering;
when the lifestyles we've chosen
have only produced greater disconnection;
when the attitudes we've expressed
have failed us time and time again...

Who are we,
to think we understand right and wrong,
when the judgements we've held close
have only perpetuated our conflicts;
when the condemnations we've decided upon
have only generated increased tensions;
when the opinions we've imposed
have disempowered other to all our loss...

As the world burns,
so our spirit cries -
our brothers' and sisters' pain
but a projection of our own;
seeking intervention and justice,
though neglecting the inner child,
short, attempts fallen,
chaos continues...

As out light shines,
so the world brightens -
our collective awakening,
but the macrocosm of our small,
healing, fragmented wholes;
creating peace and integration
through collaboration with each others' Gods,
sustainably, success built,
order prevails...

In the psyche's pits and trenches,
the seemingly horrific shades of emotion
cutting us off from joy,
lay the seeds of transgression;
our greatest days ahead,
should we nurture them with faith -
the framework of a glorious garden
emerging with the dominance
of our will to persist...

Not in action,
will the "answers" be found
in these times of testing,
but in retreat -
into the silence of the soul,
wherein the courage remains,
putting rest to the worries
of our imperfect days...

Not in movement,
will the foundation of success be built
in our moment of breakdown,
but in stillness -
from the calm of our heart,
wherein the power resides,
overcoming all petty challenges,
time's inevitable ebbs,
giving way to flow again...

As the mind races,
so our whole scatters -
our emotional upheaval
but a whirlwind
of thoughts gotten out of control;
balancing imagination and practicality,
in the ethereal realms,
creativity craving form,
restlessness prolonged...

As the breath deepens,
so our being purifies -
our communal reintegration,
but a consequence of our individual
rejuvenation and integrity's regeneration;
bringing harmony and progression,
with resolve to transcend turmoil,
quietly, struggle ceases...

Out of frustration,
can rise clarity;
from our battles with the demons of impatience,
may we discover infinite stores of grace,
should we be accepting of both polarities
and claim our dual nature...

In the hollows,
could materialize certainty;
invoked by the intensity of our most difficult moments,
might trust in its every form be ours,
if only doing right in allowing its opposite
and ending our resistance...

May our hardest hours
be the gateway to the brightest light;
through the sludge of mental pollution
we gain sight of greener pastures,
stepping forward to bask in the glory
of limitless prosperity...

May our dire days
be the precursor to the wondrous freedom of expression;
through the valleys of spiritual confusion
we collect the wisdom to create sweeter feats for the soul,
marching ahead to taste the victory
of detachment from the ego's suffering...

Let us create the space...
for leaders and visionaries,
whose tones of powerful influence
may add harmony and rhythm to our melodies,
chanting the formulas for alchemy...

for greater possibilities,
in which our enemies - outer and inner -
may be befriended and partners in
channeling faith into the building of sustainable wealth...

for more interpretations,
whose contrasting shades may color our reality,
breathing hope into the forgotten corners of community...

for strength and flexibility,
with which the insights of our guides may be followed,
opening humbly to the collaboration with a higher power...

Out of this,
can come anything...

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WHAT IS THE TRUE MEANING OF WEALTH?

Manifesting a full, abundant life is your birthright! You deserve unlimited riches and grace beyond measure.

People often use the word wealth to denote monetary success, but wealth comes in many different forms.Why is it important to expand our consciousness beyond the limitations of ego? Because without opening to an expanded space of knowledge, and without this humility that brings an awareness of our true greatness even as it removes our egocentricity- without all this- we lose the great wealth that is our birthright!

We often equate the word “wealth” with material possessions. We believe that a wealthy person is one who owns lots of things. We believe that the “wealthy” control assets, have a great deal of money, and purchase what they want with little consideration of cost. When we say people are not wealthy, we usually mean they have few possessions, little money, low income, and mountains of debt. They purchase with bargain coupons, shop sales, and buy the generic. This is the commonly held view of wealth. Certainly, money and possessions are an aspect of wealth, but it is far, far more. Such a limited view actually will inhibit only the flow of wealth into YOUR life. Now is the time to expand your belief systems and recognize the true meaning of wealth!

In actuality, when people feel poor, it is their feelings, thoughts, and expectations that create their reality. They bring sad, negative feelings of failure, of lack, of low self esteem, of unfulfilled desires, and of being poor providers into their consciousness. This level of consciousness keeps them stuck. To be in the flow of wealth and abundance, one must bring an expanded awareness of the many forms of abundance available in life. To have wealth, it’s critical that we expand our definition and emotional attachments to wealth in a broader, more spiritual way. We have to notice the abundance of nature, of the earth, of our own Self, and of our creation. Only then we can have authentic wealth, riches, extravagance, unlimited resources, infinite potential, and fun.

Wealth is your birthright. You can expect it as a quality of life.

When you understand that money is simply one form of the tremendous force known as abundance or wealth, and that you can always receive riches from our ever-giving Universe, it becomes easier to let go of any negative, limiting feelings about money! It also makes it easier to release the destructive belief that material wealth is more important than other manifestations of abundance. Ask yourself how much money you would take in exchange for your eyesight and your abundant health. How much would someone have to pay you for you to give up your relationship with the people you love most in your life? I imagine that your health, your eyesight, and the people you love are far too precious to trade for any amount of money.

If what you receive isn’t money, make a conscious effort to open yourself up to it with gratitude and joy, anyway. Allow your creativity to flourish and discover new ways to convert the abundance into the form you could most use right now. Unfortunately, love, wisdom and knowledge are types of abundance that we often overlook. With awareness, we can learn to passionately embrace those divine gifts of spirit and recognize their authentic power in our lives.

As we reflect on our beliefs about money and choose to only reinforce the beliefs that will add to our well being, we embrace our role as co-creators of our lives. When we resist the materialistic notions of our society that involve getting, accumulating, and consuming things and instead choose to feel content with what we already have, we will know and experience the true meaning of wealth.

Wishing you a beautiful day....

Much love,

Cari

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Anything worth having,

 is worth thinking about,

every day,

for 5 minutes,

in a dark room,

wearing a really huge smile.

Shamu slippers optional.

Tallyho,

The Universe

 

 

 

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"Gratitude is a virtue of the highest excellence, as it implies a feeling and generous heart, and a proper sense of responsibility." 

 Noah Webster

Since returning from a stint of travel back in 2002, I have been very much focussed on the principles of gratitude and humility. 

When i looked at the people i deeply admired, these were the two most prominent qualities they exhibited.  Amongst a myriad of other attributes, obviously, but these would come shining through every time, loud and clear.

I wrote, albeit somewhat incoherently, about this subject for the One Page Wisdom Project late last year. It was a jumbled essay of sorts but it was my first real attempt at working with these two words that roll around in my mind on a daily basis.

I truly believe that when we live by the principles of gratitude and humility, we are living in love. They define love in a way that nothing else can. The giving and receiving, the yin and yang, the to and fro on the waves of love. It is a much more enjoyable ride when it is perceived as love in action.

Meek: humble in spirit or manner

http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=meek

As a younger church going teenager, i was always annoyed with the biblical statement," and the meek shall inherit the earth". Now with an extra 20 years of life experience, i have figured meek to be grateful and humble. It makes sense. Meek is not insipid or meaningless. It is exercising humility and gratitude. No need to be causing a ruckus when you can stand strong in your own light.

Gratitude and humility. Both go a long way toward contentment. They also provide happiness. You don't wait to be happy to be grateful,  because being grateful brings you happiness. Life is suddenly not your enemy. People are not your enemy.  

What a wonderful state to find yourself in. Grateful and humble.

Namaste