I’m working with a new definition of spirituality: raising the energy of beings I’m with or vice versa. I think the idea is that by raising the energy, higher frequencies are reached, thereby allowing greater access to Spirit.
When my energy is raised, there’s no doubt that I feel more alive and joyful. So, I’m going to continue working with this concept and see where it leads – to an ever-increasing feeling of connection I trust.
Yippee – Rog is home!
We’ve both been very busy today, me here in the Phoenix area and he up north around Sedona. It’s not very often that we’re away from one another for such a length of time – 13.5 hours – and we get to missing one another after a few hours apart with little interaction.
It may sound co-dependent, and that’s true to some extent. But it’s more because we’re twin flames and life is so much more enjoyable in tandem.
And, it is in this twin flameness that I also feel more connected to Spirit. For Rog and I have such a love and a compatibility that our coming together clearly had to be part of the Divine Plan.
Thank You, Spirit, for bringing Rog home safely tonight, and for bringing us together 4+ years ago.
Many of my readings this morning were about the present.
It is indeed true that the past and the future are beyond my control: what is done is done, what is yet to be is yet to be. Of course, I have no power of this – how could I?! And, I limit myself each time I dwell upon the past or the future.
I do have the power to clear my mind and to experience the present. It’s my choice, but it does take commitment and practice. It’s been a habit, I guess, to let my mind wander away from the now, into the neighborhoods of the past and the present. These are dangerous places for my peace, especially since God is not there. God is here, now.
With God’s help, I endeavor to stay in the neighborhood of the Now where peace, love, and faith reside.
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We know other folks too are facing the spiritual challenge of trying to figure out how to live in this world without compromising their integrity – to be in this world, but not of this world.
Today we spent a chunk of time in meaningful conversation with another gifted, confused couple. The idea arose that perhaps the days of trying to live in this world as a single person, then as a couple, no longer works. So we’re going to form a sacred circle and bring our gifts together to access the power of Spirit in a grander way. We figure four is better than two which is better than one. After all, when two or more are gathered in his name…
We’re looking for another way, a way that works on this plane where we spiritual beings have to deal with daily earthly things. Here comes another exciting adventure – count me in!
…159 of them! Yep, that’s right.
This morning Rog and I focused on our life plan, the plan that Spirit has in mind for us and the one we need to align ourselves with to really forge ahead. It speaks to our life in terms of God, community and friends, home, work (self-expression), health, and prosperity.
This afternoon we ran a chore and on the way back to the car, spied pennies on the blacktop drive. It sure was weird to see so many pennies. We collected them, as we cautiously watched out for cars, and were in awe at the number when counted.
I believe that God was sending us a message – Rog agrees. God is uplifting us in faith to keep moving ahead, to know that prosperity of all kinds is here, with more to come. It is a message that I welcome and am grateful for.
One penny would be a “lucky penny.” 159 of them is sheer abundance. Thank You, Spirit!
I sat in the silence this morning once again breathing in faith and breathing out peace.
When Rog and I met up for our second embrace of the day, our lips rested on one another’s and lingered. That’s when I got the idea that I could continue my mantra. So with each breath in and each breath out, I silently said “faith” then “peace” as our lips continued to cling. In the embrace of Rog and God, I was surrounded by love and at peace.
There are many ways to meditate and connect with Spirit. I smile as I think of this particularly creative one and know that wherever I am, God is, and all is well.
Today is the 25th anniversary of my friendship with Karen. It was 25 years ago on the very first day of a new job at American Express in New York, that I heard Karen’s laughter ripple across the 18th floor. I’m blessed to have had that joyful laughter in my life all these years since.
We of course have been through a lot and shared a lot. However, one of my most poignant remembrances is how Karen stood by me through my days as a devout, militant atheist. If we somehow dared to get into a discussion on God and religion, I was quite outspoken about my beliefs – it was not a pretty sight. But Karen stood by me. She loved me. She mentioned that she thought “the lady hath protest too much.” She accepted me and respected me.
About 6 years into our friendship I joined OA, and, through the 12 Step program, my entire outlook on God, people, and life was transformed. It’s been quite a journey. And, Karen’s been there all along the way.
I’m blessed and most grateful to have such a person in my life. Thank You, God – and Happy Anniversary to us, Karen!
Our Gilbert Spirituality Meetup has been a source of numerous new friendships with loving, like-minded spirits. And, not just for us!
We had dinner at G & D’s last night. We’ve been alternating hosting dinner at one another’s home. They’re snowbirds, and now it is time for them to head back to Oregon before the Valley of the Sun really heats up. I will sorely miss their physical presence, but I’ve no doubt we’ll continue growing our friendship. They’ll be spending about a week in Sedona when they leave the Phoenix area next month so we hope to hook up with them one last time before they are westward bound.
Today we’re ‘forced’ to meet up with G & D again to make an exchange. After lunch, they’re meeting, E, another meetup member for coffee, and I’m hooking up with M, yet another meetup member to catch up on things. I need to return D’s call – you guessed it, another member – to make plans for us to get together with him and his wife, A, who brought him into the group. They’ve expressed interest in leading the group when we move to Sedona and they’ve lived there (and want to move back), so we’ve got lots to talk about!
This meetup has provided me, inter alia, with a venue to meet and grow a rich circle of friends who are focused on their spiritual life. I am blessed, I am grateful.
In the moment, there is peace.
I breathe in faith and I breathe out peace (I do not even want to mention the word “fear” – that’s what I’m seeking to be rid of). Peace circulates throughout me and my body, as does faith. Faith – peace – faith – peace… A continuous cycle – they are present in the moment, one moment at a time, and I feel them. I so need them.
Dear God –
May I focus on the breath every instant and thus remain in faith and peace. And so it is. I am grateful.
Yesterday’s blog was entitled “Love in Action” and talked of loving everyone on my path. So how does that show up, especially with people who I find to be a challenge?
I was with someone yesterday who is bright, most generous, and has other fine qualities – and pushes my “irritation” button. Now, I know it’s really about me. But that said, how do I show up as Love even when my ego wants to fight? The words “attitude” and “act as if” come to mind.
I hold an attitude of gratitude and I act in loving ways. That translates to offering to be helpful, being a good listener…and, praying. Lots of praying! Praying for me to be loving, praying for the person’s highest good, praying for God’s help.
I cannot go through this human experience without God’s help. This is a crazy world, and I can be as insane as the next person at times. If I am to be at peace, I must love. God is the answer and the help I need to act as Love would.
