JOURNAL
What do you choose now?
It’s so hard to even consider that what we’ve always practiced and believed could be based on lies and deceit. That there really are people who do not have our best interests. Why should that surprise us? After all, even WE don’t always have our own best interests. But it certainly does feel unbearable to see our reality disintegrate before our eyes. Feeling afraid, angry, sad, confused and helpless, not knowing who to believe. What IS truth, anyway?
Throughout my life, I had many understandings and ideals become completely destroyed and dismantled. Every topic under the sun from marriage and religion to vaccination and abortion. From media and education to pharma and government. Every experience and every bit of new information had me dig deeper into the old foundations. Often to the point of starting over with new understandings.
This growth process is not fun or easy. But removing those old filters, often placed on our eyes by someone else, helps us get clarity. We notice that everything might not be how it seems. There is always more to the story. We begin to see beyond the illusions.
During the next year, there are going to be things that we do not want to face. That we think we can avoid if we “trust and obey.”
We could dwell on “who, what, why, when or how”, but it is happening anyway. You will be told to blame certain things. But those things won’t be the real causes. There has never been a more important time to question, question, question.
I’ve been watching this chess game for decades. That’s why none of this surprises me. I still resist and push against. I don’t want to see what is happening. But I bring myself back to the big picture. I adjust my focus. I observe the wonderful growth and change that is occurring out of the contrast. I see so many positive things happening amongst the fear and the unrest. I have more than hope. I have an underlying confidence that all is well.
The shift is real. It is happening within the individual, family, country and planet.
Ground yourself. Get into that space of peace and knowing that all is well. You know you can. You did it yesterday. You can do it today. You will do it tomorrow. But even that is an illusion. What we have is “now”. And we have the choice right now to be okay. To thrive. We choose our thoughts. We choose our actions. We choose love. ❤️
You ain't seen nothin' yet
“You ain't seen nothin' yet
B-B-B-Baby you just ain't seen nothin' yet
Here's something that you never gonna forget
B-B-B-Baby you just ain't seen nothin' yet”
Born Free
This video of the lioness reminds me of something. In much of the world, lions have been saved from the injustice of the circus. But most mammals live longer in captivity. They are typically fed and protected from predators. They are what you might call “safe”. They are not free. They have very limited space to pace and roam. They are controlled. They may even be chained to one place. But they live longer. But is the sacrifice of freedom desirable? Is it worth it?
Instead of being lions of the circus, may we become lions of the savanna.
Born Free ~ Andy Williams
Born free, as free as the wind blows
As free as the grass grows
Born free to follow your heart
Live free and beauty surrounds you
The world still astounds you
Each time you look at a star
Stay free, where no walls divide you
You're free as the roaring tide
So there's no need to hide
Born free, and life is worth living
But only worth living
'cause you're born free
(Stay free, where no walls divide you)
You're free as the roaring tide
So there's no need to hide
Born free, and life is worth living
But only worth living
'cause you're born free
Sweet Little Lies
I know what it’s like to be lied to. The stories I could tell. Lol. How many times does someone have to lie to you before you start to distrust them?
The term we used to use, back in the day, was “media bias”. And it played out before our eyes. In things we could prove with our own eyes. Causing us to ask, do “mine eyes deceive me?” And it continues to this day.
I could spend hours, every day, redirecting you to sources that question the mainstream narrative. To point out the parts left out. The other side of the story. The agenda. The “other” experts’ opinions.
But we tend to only believe what we already believe. Me included. That’s human nature.
But when you do catch on to being lied to. Just WOW! It doesn’t feel very good. And you never trust in the same way again.
The hope I see is moving beyond fear and beginning to trust oneself. The wisdom and truth beyond the physical presentation of the problem.
Peace is there.
Other Side of Winter
Oh, my, what a beautiful day! Window open. Birds singing. Sun shining. Temperature rising. A reminder that we always get to the other side of cold, hard winters. Always.
Sail Away
Healing can happen with just choosing to move into the light. But I find that most people need to let go of the dark first. The past, the pain, the negative emotions, the limiting beliefs, the programming, etc.
Identifying the root causes of discomfort and exposing the dark (that is actually often in plain sight), can really push people forward into the equally hidden, yet amazing world of healing and light.
Oh my goodness, there are answers!! There is sooooo much out there to learn and apply! Things to help you move beyond suffering and coping into healing and thriving! Physically, emotionally, mentally, intellectually, spiritually, etc. There are methods and techniques and science that exist. But being stuck in old paradigms can prevent people from seeing what is possible. What is true.
It’s incredible! And exciting! And we are only scratching the surface of the knowledge and wisdom of human expansion.
As you know, we are experiencing a profound global shift. It’s like the world is spinning faster. Do you feel the days and weeks flying by? What a shake-up.
This is a time for us to go within. And clean up the past by letting it go. Heal ourselves. Complete the contracts with our history. Understand that the old systems are not coming with us. As we embrace a brand new world. But hello, is it ever going to be better!!
“So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
And live. That’s what we’re here for.
I see such...
I see such courage.
I see such overcoming.
I see such confidence.
I see such progress.
I see such change.
I see such growth.
I see such fortitude.
I see such positive energy.
I see such possibilities.
I see such wonder.
I see such joy.
I see such splendour.
I see such delight.
I see such beauty.
I see such peace.
I see such talent.
I see such creativity.
I see such inspirations.
I see such laughter.
I see such fun.
I see such integrity.
I see such abundance.
I see such appreciation.
The Helpers
Your biggest helpers on your healing journey are those people who trigger your negative emotions the most. So, clean up everything you feel about Trump, Trudeau, Satan, your ex, your mother-in-law, your sibling, your most difficult child, your co-worker, your narcissist, or whoever drives you crazy!! They provide your biggest clues and your biggest gifts.
Get to meh. Get to neutral. Get to hearing them as Charlie Brown’s teacher. And hello!!! Have you ever grown! What an accomplishment!! What empowerment!! What freedom!!