Daily Words of the Buddha for November 07, 2013

Na jaccā vasalo hoti

na jaccā hoti brāhmaṇo.

Kammunā vasalo hoti,

kammunā hoti brāhmaṇo

One is not low because of birth

nor does birth make one holy.

Deeds alone make one low,

deeds alone make one holy.

Sutta Nipāta 1.136
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, 
compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Dana Mrkich: Are You Living on 'Rush' Time?

This week, a busier than usual week with Jax's 2nd birthday + party coming up on the weekend, more than ever I'm taking one moment at a time - and trying to do that without the usual 'relentless mental pace' that apparently has been going on behind the scenes of what I thought was a fairly calm self! 

I was doing some art journalling yesterday as Day 1's exercise in Jelena Mrkich's Return to Self course and realised how regularly my mind is rushing me through things during the day, and the kind of pressure that creates in my emotional body. It was a big surprise because I really thought I had left that issue behind when Jax was born as he created much needed work/rest/play balance in my life, and truly I have a lot of rest and play time with him each day. But even so, even with a good dose of 'now time' living, apparently there is still a lot of me operating on 'rush time'.

It really was a big 'what the!?' moment when I realised that apparently, according to my art journalling, I need to just BREATHE more often and BE in the moment because that CONNECTS me to ME and to Source - you know, what I suggest to you to do all the time! I thought I WAS doing that, but my Subconscious, via my art journalling, says no! More breathing, less mental rushing, okay got it!

Just goes to show that our inner being has a lot to tell us about ourselves when we make the time to stop and listen. That's another thing that I'm always on about, so here I am, listening. So, if I'm not around as much this week it may be because I've decided to shut the computer and just breathe. Either that or I'm out shopping for Hoot the Owl party supplies:)

How are you all with mental rushing vs breathing/being? (And it's a very revealing exercise to journal or art journal about this because how you think you are isn't necessarily how you are!)

(c) Dana Mrkich 2013. Permission is granted to share this article freely on the condition that the author is credited, and the URL www.danamrkich.com is included.

Daily Words of the Buddha for November 06, 2013

Uddhaṃ, tiriyaṃ apācinaṃ,

yāvatā jagato gati

samavekkhitā va dhammānaṃ

khandhānaṃ udayabbayaṃ.

Above, across or back again,

wherever one goes in the world

let one carefully scrutinise

the rise and fall of compounded things.

Itivuttaka 4.111
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, 
compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Sarah Varcas: 5th Nov. 2013-5th March 2014: Venus in Capricorn

Kitchen Sink Enlightenment
Today Venus enters Capricorn where she remains for four months due to a retrograde phase in December/January. In the last of the earth signs, Venus encourages us to find pleasure and comfort in the very fabric of everyday life, not seeking to escape it for some rarefied experience elsewhere.

She reveals to us the pleasing ‘hum’ of a life lived well, with integrity, awareness and commitment. She points to the need to focus on what we have and make out of it the greatest thing of beauty that we can, not seeking the perfect life elsewhere which merely highlights the ‘flaws’ of this one.

As she enters the sign of the mountain goat, her sextile to Neptune reminds us that the most spiritual and profound experiences are available to us in the familiarity of everyday life as much, if not more, than in the angelic realms of light and peace. For whilst we may choose to visit there to ‘refuel’, if the fuel cannot sustain us in the rough and tumble of the world at large we will be forever seeking escape from the very existence into which we have been born.

Venus in Capricorn reminds us that nothing lacks purpose. Even the most trivial of tasks can be the one in which we awaken. As the Zen saying goes: ‘Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water’. If we consider the conditions of our daily lives as somehow not ‘spiritual’ enough we deny ourselves direct experience of truth in the vast majority of our waking moments. We divorce ourselves from it and therefore from our very essence, believing it to reside elsewhere while we trudge through our day waiting for the rare moment that we can gaze into another possibility which feels so far from our grasp.

This is a ‘no nonsense’ Venus and she’s with us for quite a while now. She has little time for fantasy or imaginings. She deals with the realities of everyday life and finds her pleasure there: in a job well done, a commitment kept, a willingness to bear with troubles rather than side step them.

Her comfort comes in the form of a quiet knowing that we have lived our day with integrity and kept our feet on the ground, no matter what challenges arose. Today she extends an invitation to join her in the rough and tumble of the human realm; to roll our sleeves up, get our hands dirty and commit ourselves to this moment here and now, with a heart open to the fact that this is where we awaken, not elsewhere in another realm.

Here, in the present – you and me – waking up with our hands in the kitchen sink. Now that’s what makes this particular Venus very happy indeed!

Love to everyone.

Sarah Varcas

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Lao Tsu: Tao Te Ching, verse #23

To talk little is natural. 

High winds do not last all morning.

Heavy rain does not last all day.

Why is this? Heaven and earth!

If heaven and earth cannot make things eternal,

How is it possible for man?

He who follows the Tao

Is at one with the Tao.

He who is virtuous

Experiences Virtue.

He who loses the way

Feels lost.

When you are at one with the Tao,

The Tao welcomes you.

When you are at one with Virtue,

The Virtue is always there.

When you are at one with loss,

The loss is experienced willingly.

He who does not trust enough

Will not be trusted.

Julie Miller: "The Song of Your Heart Ascended Master, El Morya’s Weekly Message", November 05 – 12, 2013

Each of you has a precious melody that is unique and equally special, and this precious melody dear ones is the song your heart sings when you are in the Presence of God. Accept that your own presence is beautiful and divine and as you walk along your path that has led you onto a spiritual journey, you discover you have entered a more complete Inner Knowing of God’s Love and you have experienced God’s Love in many corners of your life and within the living and breathing world around you. 

As you become more aware of God’s Presence in your life, you also become more aware of any one part of you that still holds mistrust towards God and this new awareness provides you with the opportunity to explore these areas of yourself and in time with love and care from you, you will learn what is needed to increase your level of trust and faith in God. 

Fear is common when you first step forward into God’s Light. You step forward because you love God and you have longed for the moment to become ONE with His Light and Love, yet there is a part of you that fears letting go completely, trusting God with your life and journey. Don’t worry much on this dear ones, as it is quite common and a necessary step in your spiritual development and growth. When you let go of your fears and of the doubts your Ego creates your soul becomes more connected with your whole self that is very much alive and vibrant with vital light energy. 

For a long time many dear souls that share your Earth have lived in a perceived state of being separated from God. Even in your current modern era your bodies have become attuned to the practical aspects that life has for you. Because of your fast paced world it is harder for you to recognize the existence of miracles and mysteries because your awareness has been dormant for a long time. As a result, your ability to perceive God’s Light and Love that has always been an integral part of each waking day is dimmed until you begin to consciously make an effort to raise your consciousness and awareness and begin opening your whole self in trust and faith to God’s Presence. 

Many dear souls wonder how can they improve their trust and faith in God, and how can they let go of their fears that will suddenly come out when they begin to follow the Will of God. Understand dear ones, living in trust and faith in God and His Divine Presence is not something you try out of whim, it requires daily acceptance of His Presence in every area of your life. Stretching your awareness beyond your normal capacity will create growing pains, but the expansion of your awareness is necessary not just for your ability to recognize God’s Presence but to be more self-aware. 

The moment your journey takes a path that leads to a spiritual life, a door to the divine suddenly becomes open. As you make your way through this door you will explore and discover new abilities, skills and strengths that will help raise your intuitive level of perception and your consciousness rises to new and wondrous heights. As you rise to new heights of awareness, you also find the necessity of purifying yourself through spiritual cleansings and clearings more often from the debris that prevented you from recognizing your full divine nature.

When you realize your purification has begun, God will light a path that was once previously hidden. Through certain circumstances within your current relationships or that cause a flux in your emotions and feelings you recognize this as a change. As you move through the changes, you are brought back to your soul’s unique ONENESS with God. At this point dear ones, any part of yourself that housed fear, doubt or second-guessed where your path was leading to is illuminated with God’s Light, providing a new path with fresh directives. As you move into the Light God has provided you to follow, the old painful memories that will surface are released and you will at a steady pace find yourself freed from emotional hindrances that created the reasons for your previous mistrust in God. 

Through each turn and passage along your journey, eventually you become free of many heavy emotions and burdens that you have been carrying for a very long time. As you free yourself from burdens of events and situations that have long since passed, your beautiful spirit is renewed and you are provided with new and aspiring opportunities to branch out in new and exciting directions. The more you believe in your journey and trust in God, the more Hope and Faith becomes a constant companion. As you learn to shed the fears you previously held of trusting yourself completely under God’s care, you come to realize the profound depth of God’s Love for each of you and this love has never wavered. When you choose to live your life within the sanctity of God’s Love, blessings will be fruitful and they will enlighten you and heal you through the radiant outpouring of His Divine Heart as He blesses each and every of His Children and the Earth which you live. 

Because of the unstable flux of changes that are felt by energy and vibrations, often your emotions become intense and at times you will feel it’s not possible to be positive about anything and all that enters your mind frame are negative thoughts and your self-talk degenerates. During times like these dear ones, what is needed is God’s Healing Presence. Ask for God, speak to Him with an open heart and open mind, seek healing through His Light and know His Love will heal you from the depths of your soul and mend all the pain and sadness you have been carrying. 

Comprehend dear ones, love is more tangible that you may realize. Love comes into your life through many guises. Love can be felt through a comforting hug, a friend or family member wishing you goodwill, through prayer love is given and felt and love is felt by a beloved animal friend and as you can see dear ones; love is expressed through many actions without using words yet the power and feeling is incredible. 

We see too often many dear souls trying to perfect their physical appearance, or trying to perfect another aspect of themselves instead of focusing on seeing themselves as already complete as they are. As you are able to hold onto God’s Presence into all areas of your life you, including the difficult moments you come to realize how much you actually trust in God and that lack of faith in Him came from your own lack of faith in yourself. Trust yourself, and have faith in the direction your path is taking you to. Continue cultivating your inner connection with God and your ONENESS with His Presence will sustain you through each good time and every bad time. 

Having a tight connection with God and being aware of His Divine Presence in each area of your life will provide comfort and support during the most trying of times and nourishment when life has given you a difficult obstacle to overcome. Understand dear ones, the stronger your connection with God, the greater possibility of receiving His blessings, healing and Grace. 

When you find yourself stumbling down a painful path filled with despair where you feel hopeless, it’s important for you to connect with other dear souls that are genuinely supportive, loving and caring. When you are willing to ask another dear soul for help even if that help is simply listening, and they comply their combined actions of being willing, listening, and compassionate will help activate and strengthen the presence of love in your own self from the dear soul you have turned to for comfort and support. 

The divine light that is an accepted part of love begins to melt any shadows of despair and discord. The presence of God’s Love is always available dear ones, you simply have to reach for Him and allow His Light to be the anchor of love you have always been seeking. God’s love has the power of transforming the worst pain if you simply allow His Presence to enter each area of your life. It is through this allowance that your Hope and Faith in God and in yourself returns and His return is felt deeply within your heart, and your mind and body becomes lighter and clearer. As you allow yourself to feel God’s Presence into each area of your life you will literally feel all the new that is aiding to the rise of your consciousness that will propel new blessings that are beyond imagination and these blessings that are to come dear ones will be gifts from God and of the Love that He has bestowed upon each of you. 

And so it is… 

I AM Ascended Master, El Morya 
through Julie Miller

Maya Angelou: IN AND OUT OF TIME

The sun has come.

The mist has gone.

We see in the distance...

our long way home.

I was always yours to have.

You were always mine.

We have loved each other in and out of time.

When the first stone looked up at the blazing sun

and the first tree struggled up from the forest floor

I had always loved you more.

You freed your braids...

gave your hair to the breeze.

It hummed like a hive of honey bees.

I reached in the mass for the sweet honey comb there....

Mmmm...God how I love your hair.

You saw me bludgeoned by circumstance.

Lost, injured, hurt by chance.

I screamed to the heavens....loudly screamed....

Trying to change our nightmares to dreams...

The sun has come.

The mist has gone.

We see in the distance our long way home.

I was always yours to have.

You were always mine.

We have loved each other in and out

in and out

in and out

of time.

Pāli Word a Day for November 05, 2013

amosadhamma — that which doesn’t have a false nature, true, unerring, unfailing

Daily Words of the Buddha for November 05, 2013

Sabbe tasanti daṇḍassa.

Sabbesaṃ jīvitaṃ piyaṃ.

Attānaṃ upamaṃ katvā;

na haneyya na ghātaye.

All tremble at punishment.

Life is dear to all.

Put yourself in the place of others;

kill none nor have another killed.

Dhammapada 10.130

Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, 
compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Julie Miller: Wishing you Well -- Message from Ascended Master Kuthumi

 It is well understood that God’s love has a deeply profound healing presence and this presence is growing stronger in each new day. So many changes are being felt through the vibrations the Universe has been sharing for quite some times now. Even though God’s love is being felt by so many each day, there are still those that walk among you that have yet to uncover the negative veil that has preventing them to perceive His illuminating presence upon every cell of their being, lighting a path that will lead them to His heart. 

 

The negative energy that surrounds the Earth that has the ability to affect so many of God’s Beautiful Children has the capability of obscuring basic awareness and perception. Negative energy can create feelings of aloneness and hopelessness. Understand dear ones, the negative energies that are being felt by so many are not just from those that express harsh judgement or criticism upon others, it is also stems from the negative energy of the parts of your bountiful Earth that hasn’t completed its own transformation. There are many dear souls that are able to feel the ruptures, the shakes and storms that is occurring on a daily basis. This is not the time to put your head under the covers in fear or to lash out against other dear souls; this is the time to adjust your consciousness and expand your heart in order to feel the healing presence of God’s light and experience the warmth of His love as you allow yourself to lean into Him. 

 

As you reach with a trusting hand towards God and expand your own loving heart to His Divineness, you become nourished in His Presence and this nourishment you experience also is shared with all others through your own presence in their lives regardless of the distance. Each of you will become beacons of light and love, holding a light to those newly awakened and by your compassionate actions you provide support through the purity of your intentions that demonstrates God’s Presence. 

 

God’s can heal and will heal all when each dear soul willingly opens their hearts to His light. God’s presence into your life will aid in restoring your whole self, allowing your soul to be free to be able to carry out its purpose in your life. Anytime discordant harmony is released through the loving direction God provides you, He transforms this energy into love. The healing received through God’s presence and from His infinite Love and Light is not merely given to the individual doing the releasing of discordant harmony but to all His Children. Healing is available to each of you wherever you sit on your journey, simply let Him in – become One with God and discover just how timeless you truly are. 

 

Not only are there changes occurring upon and within your Earth, but changes are also occurring within each dear soul. Some changes are subtle whereas other changes are quite large. Regardless the size of the changes, instead of adding more discord and negative energy into the world, come together as a cohesive, loving collective of individuals demonstrating compassion, acceptance, love and genuine kindness to one another. Changes are going to come there is no avoiding them. You are encouraged to embrace the changes and love one another instead of looking for fault. Being aware of the upcoming changes is your first clue to your expanding awareness and each time you are able to open your heart to others and accept them respectfully as they are, you will also feel and experience more of God’s Presence into more areas of your life. 

 

Understandably God’s loving Presence is not only felt through your own developing awareness but found throughout many sacred places around your Earth. Through every greeting with every person in your life you are given the opportunity to witness God’s Presence in each dear soul – you will feel His Illuminating Light glowing from their entire being, even from words spoken or written. When God is present in your life your actions, feelings and thoughts change and the changes will be positively felt by those closest to you and you will radiate His glowing presence in all you do. 

 

There are several ways to feel God’s loving Presence. You can feel His nearness during prayer, meditation, time in nature, or through quiet solitude. The more you practice any of these sacred methods of connecting with God, the deepening of your awareness of His presence becomes. As you learn to open your heart further in order to experience God’s loving presence you will begin to experience your path and yourself in new way that is filled with His Light in every direction. 

 

All the effort you take to bring more love and more light into the world, directing your sacred energy towards those that are suffering most is significant. It makes no difference if what you bring is small or large as long as they are created out of unconditional love and compassion. Remember dear ones each thought you have, every action you express contributes to the circle of life that you are definitely a part of. When you are consciously uplifting others through your efforts that clearly demonstrate the purity of your heart, you are not only transforming your own consciousness you are participating in something much larger, you are helping to transform all dear souls regardless of race or creed. Giving selflessly is one of the best ways to show you love, and that you care for all of humanity. 

 

Even though there are many dear souls that have awakened, and each day there are more discovering God’s loving presence in their lives, there are yet many dear souls that are still moving throughout your global backyard with closed hearts – they are not just closed to others; they are also closes to themselves. Have faith dear ones that the dear souls that are manoeuvering through closed hearts will heal and through the healing their hearts will open to God’s Light and discover the inviting warmth of His infinite love. There will be liberation from fear or from any lack of faith that has prevented many dear souls from opening their heart. Be patient and allow Time for all changes to occur. 

 

We have observed many dear souls walk in their own created world which they live from and are indifferent to those that cross their paths or converse with.  While other dear souls live inside a world of undeveloped emotions and feelings about other people, while secretly in their minds they are reacting either positively or negatively – criticizing or liking, repulsed or attracted and their thoughts carry weight and their attitude towards other dear souls is created by their own behaviour and development. By seeking a meaningful spiritual life, you demonstrate that you are aspiring to move beyond any indifference and reaction and move towards love instead. 

 

Each of you has the ability to direct your heart towards love through the practice of genuine kindness, being courteous and respectful towards ALL dear souls. There is an effective practice that we encourage you to explore if you have not yet done so that will help you to open your hearts further in order to attract more love and light from God, permitting His presence into each area of your life and that dear ones is well-wishing. When you wish someone well, this action comes from the heart and is filled with compassion and love. Well-wishing is warm, it is positive and easy to practice with people you know and with literal strangers. When you see other dear souls, simply by wishing them well through your heart and mind is healing and raises your vibrations. In order for your well-wishing to have the best effect it is essential that your intent is not clouded and that your wish for wellness towards any individual is pure and loving. Let go of all that has polluted the purity of your own well-being and open your hearts dear ones to the healing powers of love. If you are uncertain, Trust in God’s Presence, His Light will illuminate a path that will ease your concern and direct you to ways to demonstrate your love to others by wishing them goodness, healing, love and so much more. Your positive, loving energy benefits all, but just as important the loving energy you share through well-wishing is necessary for your own growth and development – never leave yourself out of your practice of love and compassion. 

 

The practice of loving kindness is found throughout the world and well-wishing is just one way of expressing your love, compassion, respect and kindness to other dear souls. You have seen some well-wishing in the closing section of a letter, may you always walk with God, may you reach your destination safely, may you always have good health, or that you wish the person is met with great joy and happiness. As you can see there are many ways of showing your love through simply wishing wellness with another dear soul. 

 

Remember dear ones, it’s never just the words you share, it’s the warmth of your love that also denotes goodness and loving intentions that comes from your actions and thoughts. Definitely the words you choose to express are a necessary aid for the intentions of your heart. Even when dealing with difficult people, you can quietly wish these people well through the silent warmth of your heart. Wisdom is developed slowly from each interaction you have; embrace it when it comes, as you have deserved it. 

 

Wisdom is the product of any contemplation you held regarding your own journey and sometimes the actions of other dear souls. You are able to recognize what motivates you and you have the ability to develop tolerance towards the actions of others that don’t always resonate with your soul’s energy. The promptings you receive from your conscience on what is the right thing to do also holds the energy of your heart. When you consider which choice to make, we encourage you to listen to the yearnings of your heart and seek with love what is drawing your forward. Learn to live your life through an open heart and by unlimited values that are flexible and able to be changed as you grow and evolve. Be present within God’s Presence and deepen your overall state in life, in all you do with all you meet. 

 

And so it is…

 

I AM Ascended Master Kuthumi
through Julie Miller

Rainer Maria Rilke: 8th Duino Elegy

With their whole gaze the creatures behold what is. Only our eyes
are as though reversed, and set like traps around themselves,
keeping us inside. That there is something out there
we know only from the animals' countenance,
for we turn even the young child, forcing her
to look backwards at the shapes we make,
not outwards into the open, which is reflected
in the animals' eyes.

Free from death. We alone see that.
For the animals, their death is, as it were, completed.
What's ahead is God. And when they move,
they move in timelessness, as fountains do.

Never, not for a single day, do we let
the space before us be so unbounded
that the blooming of one flower is forever.
We are always making it into a world
and never letting it be nothing: the pure,
the unconstructed, which we breathe
and endlessly know, and need not crave.

Sometimes a child loses herself in this stillness
and gets shaken out of it. Or a person dies
and becomes it. For when death draws near, we look beyond it
with an animal's wide gaze. Lovers come close
to the open, filled with wonder,
when the beloved doesn't block the view.
It surges up behind the other, unbidden. But it's hard
to grasp, so it becomes again the world.

Ever turned toward what we create,
we see only reflections of the open, overshadowed by us.
Except when an animal mutely looks us through and through.
This is our fate: to stand
in our own way. Forever
in the way.

If the confident animal, coming toward us,
had a mind like ours,
the change in him would stun us.
But his own being is endless to him, undefined, and without regard
for his condition: clear,
like his eyes. Where we see future,
he sees all, and himself
in all, made whole for always.

And yet in the warm, watchful animal
there is the weight of a great sadness.
For what at times assaults us
clings to him as well: the sense
that what we strive to reach
was once closer and more real
and infinitely tender.
Here all is distance --
there it was breath.
After that first home
the second feels invaded, and windy.

And we: always and everywhere spectators,
turned toward the stuff of our lives, and never outward.
It all spills over us. We put it to order.
It falls apart. We order it again
and fall apart ourselves.

Who has turned us around like this?
Whatever we do, we are in the posture
of one who is about to depart.
Like a person pausing and lingering
for a moment on the last hill

where he can still see his whole valley --
this is how we live, forever
taking our leave.

Sarah Varcas: 3rd November 2013: Solar Eclipse in Scorpio

Fresh Air & Space

This eclipse occurs in the midst of an intense time of change for many people, and whilst solar eclipses can be a bit notorious for shaking things up even more, this one comes with a gentler message of support and validation for our efforts and intentions to release all that holds us back from knowing and living our truth.

The cycle of eclipses to which this one belongs sheds light on the unconscious and makes connections between what lies within it and our more conscious thoughts, feelings and behaviours. These connections can act as catalysts for deeper insight and greater freedom if we let them. With Mercury retrograde conjunct the Moon’s North Node, it is vital we be as honest as we can be with ourselves. This is no time for obfuscation to avoid the pain of waking up. And yes, waking up can hurt when it entails looking ourselves in the face to see just what’s really going on. But that’s no reason to avoid it, because the pain is a sign that we’re looking in the right direction and the light of truth is very close indeed. The ego hurts when it’s challenged with the truth of our denials, deceptions, avoidance and projections, but when we can detach from that pain, not intensifying it by making it ‘mine’, it can begin to burn out leaving the fresh air and space of a consciousness cleared of debris and a spirit free to soar.

It is that fresh air and space which this eclipse wants us to experience now. Many have found the recent times incredibly intense and the future seems to hold no respite. But this eclipse reminds us that respite exists right here in this moment, the minute we let go, breathe out and surrender our fear in favour of a deeper knowing that the path of wisdom entails walking through some fairly challenging and scary terrain. But in this knowing we can be clear that all will be well if we do so with presence and awareness, not allowing ourselves to be thrown by the power of our emotions or the imposing nature of our personal shadowlands.

This eclipse marks an opportunity to stop and take stock, turn within and ask ourselves some probing questions about what’s really going on in our lives, especially the areas with which we struggle. Excuses won’t cut it now. Pussy-footing around the point won’t work. The heavens want honest answers which we will know by their energetic charge which floods through our being when we articulate the truth. Today we don’t have to share that truth with others. Indeed it may take some time to come to terms with it ourselves! But speaking it in the privacy of our own thoughts is the first step to embracing it fully and owning its presence in our life.

This solar eclipse in Scorpio offers a golden opportunity to turn within and recognise where we may be tying ourselves down with the ropes of denial, victim-consciousness, compulsive projections or just plain old fear! However we tie ourselves in knots, now’s the time for the escapology to begin! We no longer have to live life in the same old way. We can envision a more honest and direct way of living. More vibrant and alive. And the best way to bring that vision into reality is to begin right now by looking within, observing the truth and speaking it back to ourselves with awareness and love, knowing that, ultimately, it is this very truth – no matter how unpalatable – which will set us completely free.

Happy solar eclipse everybody.

Sarah Varcas

© Sarah Varcas 2013. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted to freely share this article in its entirety on the condition that full credit is given to the author, it is distributed freely and the URL www.astro-awakenings.co.uk is included.

Julie Miller: Melchizedek’s Weekly Message ~ November 03 – 10, 2013;

Genuine Sincerity Encourages Genuine Respect

Make a conscious point to truthfully and honestly look at your own attitudes and behaviours not only what you demonstrate towards others but what you also give to yourself, then you will soon realize there are many questions that come forward pertaining to your personal life and spiritual journey. Who is it that you respect and why? Do you share your respect with everyone or just a select few? Can you determine during each interaction you have that you are coming across compassionate, respectful and loving? Do you respect your Inner Self? If you demonstrate any indifference towards anyone, why? We could continue with examples of questions you can ask yourself, but you can understand that every avenue you take does pose the opportunity to think if you are being respectful to those that you meet and greet and to yourself. In addition, being aware of your attitude and behaviour offers you great insight on what is needed to bring more positive Light into your behaviour. 

The energy you emit is your responsibility. When you choose to respond to another dear soul that demonstrates respect and compassion you are emitting positive energy that is healing, yet when you demonstrate disrespect towards another dear soul, including yourself you are emitting negative energy and negative energy is harmful. If you want to achieve a more peaceful existence then it’s vital that you learn how to change the negative aspects of your person that reflects more positive Light into all you do and comes through during each encounter you have with another dear soul. 

The functioning aspect of respect upon your journey has many significant consequences on your path. When you become aware of your behaviour towards another dear soul reflected your own negative emotions and feelings, what occurs is your conscience taking over, questioning you if you said or did the right thing. The more disrespectful you are towards another dear soul, either through your words or actions, even from the thoughts you are thinking moves you further away from the Heart of God. 

Working towards love and recognizing love is within your reach can be very difficult for many dear souls, especially those that have walked a difficult journey. Yet the more you respect yourself and others, the more love you will feel. Even if you are uncertain about a certain path or conflict with another dear soul, when you are illustrating genuine sincerity and respect you are propelling yourself forward through the energy of love. Remember dear ones, love isn’t just about emotional words that are expressed between partners, love is best expressed by your actions towards others and when you are able to love yourself for who you are just as you are, then it is love that is felt and love that directs you. 

When you purposely practice on being more respectful towards any attachments you may carry, or on your own self-image; or you demonstrate respect when faced with indignation you are shining a beautiful light that denotes love coming through in all your actions, thoughts, words and feelings. Disciplining yourself to become more respectful will liberate you; it will heal you through the love you are able to share with yourself that will automatically be shared and felt by others. 

Before you can truly respect others, first you must be able to accept yourself as you are and respect every part of you. Learn why you carry destructive emotions and feelings and how you can change them into being more constructive in order to heal yourself and raise your level of self-worth. In order for you to grow and develop a healthy respect for yourself and those that you interact with, it is essential for you to explore honestly your inner self and truly see how harmful your own self-disrespect has been. By observing your own lack of respect you will learn what is required to develop a respectful attitude. When you consciously add respect into your personal and spiritual routines, your path will lead you into love and humbleness. Eventually dear ones you will realize that there is one feature that is worthy of your infinite respect that is given to yourself and to all others and that dear ones is the Light God bestows upon each of you. 

There have been times when someone has asked a favour of you, or needed your help; remembering to commit yourself to fulfilling what was asked of you will help shine your Light in a positive manner that will encourage a mutual feeling of respect. It is too easy to create excuses in order to not follow through with what you agreed to, but by sticking to your word you are establishing trust between you and this person and trust is what will strengthen any relationship and bring forth respect. Understand dear ones, when you fall through from a commitment not only do you damage their trust in you, this also carries detrimental effects to your confidence and can easily create isolation within your Egoic mind. Clear your conscience by committing to your word and following through with your actions that clearly demonstrate respect, compassion and genuine sincerity. 

It is essential to your own inner learning regarding the negative effects of breaking your word has on your personal growth and spiritual development. How people think of you, how they consider if they trust you or find you credible is important. No matter how hard you to try to make yourself believe that what others think is unimportant, if they are basing their thoughts on what they see from your own actions and words, then this is essential and vital information for you to grow on for the better. 

Integrity dear ones is not a dirty word, nor is it filled with negativity or discord, but it does speak of wholeness. When you are moving towards becoming more united with others, you are speaking in great volumes that you trust yourself and others and you are good at keeping your word every time not just when it pleases you or to reap some kind of materialistic reward. When you apply yourself honestly and with integrity you consciously divert yourself from the temptations that could have the potential of breaking your word, you will notice the good feeling that will rise from within and you will have a deep knowing that you did something good for another through your selfless actions. 

Of course there are some situations that will come up that are real that will cause you to not keep your word, such as a family emergency, but this does not mean you no longer have to follow through what you originally promised. This is when you come forward honestly and truthfully explaining why at that moment you cannot fulfill any task asked of you and make arrangements that you will commit to at a later date. Don’t allow any unfulfilled commitment to create a shadowy trail upon your path. You can easily prevent this from occurring by maintaining your integrity and genuineness to selflessly care and love yourself and those around you during strenuous events and situations. 

Prayer and meditation are great ways to rebalance yourself and to find peace that is necessary for your journey to flourish. Aspire to become more respectful and to demonstrate a more positive attitude towards yourself and those you encounter. Your journey is not meant to have you blocked within the shadows you have created by disrespect you have shown towards others or from unfulfilling any commitment you promised to another. The quicker you can free your conscience the quicker you realign yourself to God. If you let God in dear ones, He will guide you to ways that will weed out any negative emotion or feeling that causes you to behave and react that is hurtful and disrespectful. He will bring you back onto the path of Love through the Light He shines upon you. Trust in Him dear ones, He will never let you down or abandon you. He will always support you, but you must let Him instead of opposing Him. Remember dear ones, God Loves you. 

As you carry on manoeuvering on the path before you, answer to yourself, how important is integrity to you. Discover how integrity can improve the quality of your life as a whole. If you lack integrity, then what are you and how does this affect your life? How can you honestly and truthfully respect yourself if you are unable to commit to your word? All are viable questions and we are positive you can create more that will help you discover crucial information of yourself that will help you grow and develop under the Light of God. Understand dear ones; it is your own ability to respect yourself that dictates how you think of yourself. And when you are able to seriously respect yourself you are then able to respect others. When you step forward with integrity, not only will you feel worthy of respect you are worthy of respect. 

I AM Melchizedek
through Julie Miller

Bill Johnston: "I TAKE TO MYSELF"

I take to myself

my broken self:

my guilt, my peace,

my folly and joy,

my sickness, my health;

in laughter and agony,

hating and loving,

my fear and my birthing--

and I am made whole.

I take to myself

you, my neighbor,

cupping your life

within my hands:

your broken self

pure gift to me;

not burden, gift,

as mine to you--

and I am made whole.

I take to myself

you, broken Earth;

stripped and abused,

paved over and poisoned,

you mother so freely,

abundant in grace:

clasp in your mercy,

surprise into tears--

and I am made whole.

I take to myself

your broken self,

my dear, near God;

broken for broken,

for lost and for spent.

As fragmented love

and nectar of life,

you come, gentle God--

and I am made whole.

Sarah Varcas: 1st November 2013: Uranus/Pluto Square

Fully Alive!

The current nature of this on-going Uranus/Pluto square is akin to having teeth extracted without anaesthetic. I know… horrible image, way too visceral for nice, spiritual people and not that pleasant for the rest of us! It’s just that to write with any honesty about this cosmic event, exact today, visceral is going to have to be where it’s at, because this is no walk in the park (unless you’re being chased by a man with a chainsaw that is) and it’s certainly no vacation (unless it’s, you know… at the Bates Motel…). Okay, so I’m guessing you’re getting my drift here, and it’s not just that I’ve been watching too many slasher films in my spare time. This square contains a whole load of very powerful, desperately pent-up energy and if we want to work with that energy in a constructive way we’re going to have to embrace the darker side of our psyche, the unappealing aspects of life and the repressed energy which fuels us from the shadows and distorts much of who we are and what we do.

This is no astrological alignment for the faint hearted, except there is no opt out clause so we’re all in the firing line anyway, faint hearted or not. This square comes to shake us awake to the consequences of past choices, actions and behaviours. It has powerful karmic overtones and reveals the dark under-belly of the current ‘spiritual’ landscape in which so many live these days. It poses the question: what do you deny and how do you do it? And with Venus, Jupiter and even Neptune set adrift from their cosmic companions, there are few places we can turn to for comfort or refuge at this time. All we can do is look in the cosmic mirror and recognise that what we criticise in others is within us. What we think makes us special doesn’t and however ‘spiritual’ we think we are, in the moment we think it, we’re not. This square asks us ‘Who do you think you are?’, and whatever we try to answer interrupts our response with a scornful laugh that lays bare our best attempts to defend our position and claim some dignity for ourselves.

Okay, if you’re still reading after all that, let me assure you that there is a way through all this. Life goes on after this square and there’s plenty of opportunity to come out the other side intact and, dare I say it, even better off for the experience. But to reap its rewards we really are going to have to face up to what and who we are, who we have been and what that means for us here and now today. Deciding to walk a ‘spiritual’ path doesn’t release us from the consequences of who we have been, as if somehow, now we see things differently, we can just pass ourselves off as a new person. Quite the contrary, in fact. Taking responsibility for our lives and our contribution to the collective consciousness from here on in necessitates owning who we were and what we may have contributed to it in the past. And in owning it we have a responsibility to address its impact and recognise how our past choices have impacted not only ourselves but the wider whole.

With Uranus under enormous pressure at this time we may well feel like an explosion waiting to happen, a lifetime of frustration concentrated into this tiny body of flesh, blood and bone. But this energy coursing through the universe now comes with an instruction manual if we’ll take a moment to read it. The manual exists in our heart, written in the handwriting of our higher self which knows that nothing ever happens in our life in contradiction of who we are. However we experience this moment is born of all that we are, all that we have been and all that we can be. It doesn’t descend upon us out of the blue but grows up out of us with every breath, every thought, every word and deed that we have contributed to the world around us and beyond. This energy flooding the planet now, filling you and me and everyone, is who we are at our very core. It is the life force that we have resisted for so long. It is God/dess, the Divine, the Universe, Chi.. call it what you will, it is what we are made of and it wants us back!

There are few notions that can survive intact at times like this. Whatever labels we identify with will be ripped away. We must surrender to be born anew, as a more immediate and vibrant expression of life. Life just is. It doesn’t call itself anything. Nor does it pretend to be what it isn’t. And it is life which wraps itself around us now, urging us to do the same: release who we think we are and what we want to be, and just be what we are – alive. But this time be it fully, and then see what happens….

Here’s to the power of the cosmos coursing through our veins…

Sarah Varcas

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