Seed to Soul ..

From the moment our seed spirit enters the physical form, it seems we become ‘trapped’ and feel as if we are stuck on the inside, always looking out.  The husk takes it’s form, then, after entering into this sometimes harsh world, hardens and becomes cold – perhaps almost dead – to the outside world (depending upon how difficult early life was).

The seed tumbles through it’s environment, looking for somewhere to put down roots.  From the time we reach adulthood, we have a few dalliances with the excitements of living, then move into more sombre depths of life’s machinery.  The frustrations of the spirit begin to make occasional appearances, and in an attempt to listen to these often startling appearances, we make cursory attempts to lull the spirit back to it’s confinement, pursuing whatever appeasement we think fit at the time.  Any of these attempts can become longer term persuits - we may try several over the decades - but none will bear fruit until we have truly wintered and frozen to our very depths. 

So within those frozen depths, as we await germination (probably mid-life),  we reach a point of questioning the very point of our existence, as the bulk of it may have seemed meaningless for those more spiritually advanced beings.  The answers are a long time coming, for time has no place in the bigger picture of the universe, and our resolve to be here is tested yet further.

Eventually, there comes a point when it serves no purpose to put up a fight with our destiny – that only serves to delay our personal epiphany.  No, what eventually must happen is a cessation of all resistance, and if you can catch it out, to duck the ego that insists on keeping us safe within the familiar.  Only then can we reach that state of acceptance where we realise that anything and everything only exists in so far as what we create within our own minds.  Notice the way many physical bodies begin to break down as they dutifully mirror how and what we think or hold onto – as the mind tires of existance, so too does the body reflect.  If we show our vessel (body) the respect it deserves for holding our precious spirit, why would we ever allow it to degenerate or come to harm? 

Reconnecting to our source is all we ever search for, and the blessings found therein are synonymous with the glow of love.  We can really blossom if we allow love to flow to each of us from the source.  If we aspire to make that connection, then we can truly appreciate the way love flows within us – through us – around us. Any limitations we perceive are held in our mind and body and thus restrict the spirit.  Free the mind - free the body - free the spirit. 

For those who know ...

The bestowers of ideas have not fallen prey to a single influence of the multitudes who wallow in self pity.  They are elevated above such common theories, so that those who are able to reach such high frequencies can pluck them from their vibrational level.

Those who aspire to greater things will always be led towards what helps them to grow, not only in thought but also in deed. Forever languishing in the tepid waters of mediocrity is not for everyone. The quiet watchful ones will win the day for the most part. Bring on the strong and brave to lead a wave of newcomers who will become the driving force to the masses, in order to help the many.

Forging ahead with focus and purpose is what is required if mankind is to make this transition into his new manifestation. So clear away that which hides you, take the mask from your eyes and get to work on the tasks you are here for.

Happy days in different ways

Fear not, dear pilgrim ‘pon this day,

For as you gently walk your way,

The world has turned and now holds sway

A new tomorrow is here today!

The twists and turns that your life holds

Have brought you to this time ~ behold!

All the pieces now in place,

To make you whole and win your race.

Be gentle as time settles in –

New ways to be, begin again.

Be gentle to yourself and then

Your heart will feel renewed and when

Your true self shines, as is its right,

Your life will bloom, as day to night.

Go forth and create your best yet -

The time is now to place your bet.

As every gesture you create

Can bring success, your life awaits.

Breaking free ...

So here am I, ‘neath darkened sky

Vision turned in, not out through eye,

Where feelings dwell and motions yearn

For days long gone, ‘for tides did turn.

Where days of laughter, love and cheer

Were once the order of the year.

But times did change and I for one

Remembered times I thought were gone.

The times when my mind wandered forth

To vistas new in south or north,

Where who knows what, or when or why

Would land freely, before my eyes.

To excite, stimulate and flow,

Adventure causes me to grow!

Delight in joys of wondrous life

To counter all my worldly strife.

The journey of an open mind

Belongs to me and what I find.

Where limits are not yours to set

But mine to break, freedom to get.

Agd 6/1/2015

What is love anyway?

I awoke today with the Howard Jones song “What is love” running through my head.

“I love you whether or not you love me.

I love you even if you think that I don't.

Sometimes I find you doubt my love for you, but I don't mind -

Why should I mind, why should I mind?

What is Love anyway, does anybody love anybody anyway?

What is Love anyway, does anybody love anybody anyway?

Can anybody love anyone so much that they will never fear,

Never worry, never be sad?

The answer is they cannot love this much - nobody can.

This is why I don't mind you doubting …

And maybe love is letting people be just what they want to be.

The door always must be left unlocked

To love, when circumstance may lead someone away from you

And not to spend the time just doubting.”

The concept of love is a topic that many have pondered over the centuries.

My own conclusion is that the word ‘love’ is used by many to describe the very best feeling they’ve ever experienced … thus far.  There’s no way to know if that’s real love, or indeed what real love is.  Personally, I feel that the word ‘love’ is greatly overused.  Perhaps ‘love’ can be attributed to the feeling of bliss that is our natural birthright, but that many never truly experience.  If you’ve had a glimpse of, or come to know this kind of bliss, you’ll know what I mean.

There are many who, through no fault of their own, suffer low self-esteem that is rooted in their childhood and who generate an elevated sense of self to move them away from their feeling of low self esteem.  During this kind of self-generated euphoria, attachments can be made to a person or thing and termed ‘love’ within their frame of reference, especially if that thing/person seems to have a purpose in their life.  Of course, relationships founded in such a situation can be extremely hard to release because they’ve come to be relied upon.

Love can be many things to many people, but perhaps it is only ever a measure of one’s own awareness or perception, and how far that has extended.  Is it any wonder that we as a species become so attached to the concept of love when it holds the promise of anything we want it to be, yet is such a tall order to fulfill?

AGD 8/11/14

Flinging out the old, winging in the new ...

At last, we have left behind 2013 - a year which was challenging for most, to say the least. The collective sigh of relief has faded and we carefully tend our flames of hope and desire, now tempered by the caution of experience.  A quiet sense of strength has become evident in some, whilst others feel like buckling under the omnipresent feeling of struggle that seems to prevail these days.  No, this is not a depressing dialogue, merely one that encourages you to stand still for a moment and take stock of where we are as individuals - what we need to pay attention to in order to create momentum, and what loose ends we need to tend to release us from that which holds us back.

Life is made up of events that carry each of us in the direction of fulfilling our highest potential; the journey is defined by our choices, and therefore we choose the lessons that move us towards that potential.  None of the events en route are accidents - we are all players in joint experiences in a common refining process that will ultimately lead to mutation.

On a physical level, these changes - or shall we say adaptations - may manifest as new aches and pains that we haven't previously experienced - seemingly coming 'out of the blue', as deep emotional issues that were locked into the body begin to loosen their hold.  Pains appear out of nowhere as the body shouts its' need for freedom from limiting beliefs and constricting emotions.  For those who have become receptive to its prompting, the 'voice within' can be apt to shock by it's strength - it is certainly not going to be ignored any longer.  

So, be prepared to ponder what might be happening as your body expresses its needs; be prepared to experiment with different practices or healing modalities in order to attend to these needs, but above all, be prepared to listen.  Your body speaks very literally - it can achieve nothing by being cryptic - so a simple willingness to observe, listen and learn is all that is required.  Become one with your body, rather than allowing the controlling mind to govern all action towards the body; give your body the nourishment, exercise, light and rest that it needs to flourish - not just to survive.  It is time to acknowledge that it is the body that shows us the way - the mind merely helps with navigation.

'D' is for drama, 'R' is for relationship

Hands up who's yet to notice that current energetic influences have shone a very bright spotlight upon every type of relationship?  Hmm, it's been interesting for the last few weeks, to say the least, so let's consider how some dynamics might play out so that at least some people can sigh with relief knowing that it's not just them who's being put through the mill of emotion and that many others are experiencing similar in their own lives.

Whether short or long term, personal, parent/child, working, friendship or fleeting stranger - all relationships will have been having issues of late.  This is no surprise now that we are in a time of great change in so many ways, as relationships are the very vehicle by which any of us can learn about ourselves and the other.  Of late, I've noticed several long term relationships flounder, family relationships have struggled with a spanner in the works and newer relationships have had to rapidly lay foundations and boundaries if they are to survive.  Even in the work environment, dynamics have been squeezed and sudden change has been the result for some.  

As we look around, we would be forgiven for feeling unsettled as the emotional landscape has been changing so quickly.  Current planetary influences now highlight the importance of being free to be your true self, no matter what anyone around you thinks, no matter what the 'rules' have been thus far.  I'm sure many have felt like throwing caution to the wind as the pressure to break out of restrictive circumstances just became too much to contain, and who could blame them?  

One of the ways I try to work out what's going on when relationship problems arise is to consider the various archetypes that make up my persona, and consider which of these might be out of balance and displaying its negative side.  To quote from Carl Jung/Caroline Myss, "archetypes are psychological patterns derived from historical roles in life, such as Mother, Child, Trickster, Prostitute, Servant and become personalised when they're part of your own psyche"  It is believed that the 12 archetypes we are born with provide the foundation for personality, drives, feelings, beliefs, motivations and actions.  For instance - 
The Fool - Light attribute: fearlessly revealing emotion, helping people laugh at absurdity and hypocrisy.  Shadow attributes: using humour to wound rather than liberate, denial of your emotional truth.
or The Saboteur - Light attribute: highlights your fear of self-empowerment and the changes it would bring to your life.  Shadow attribute: induces self-destructive behaviour or the desire to undermine others.
The reason I mention this strategy is that in some people, perhaps those who have invested years of energy into one particular aspect of their lives (study, career, etc) in pursuit of a particular goal, are surprised and puzzled when another aspect of their lives fails to thrive and live up to their hopes, yet it is no wonder when we have several different sides to our nature or many parts to the whole.  If we are to progress upon a solid foundation, we need to 'grow' all aspects of our persona and pay attention to any aspects that require time to heal, investing whatever time is necessary.  The negative aspects usually show as behavioural traits that are out of character so listen to the words others use about us as they reflect back what they see, for at such times, it's difficult to be subjective. 

Personal growth is offered on the plate of relationship many times during our lifetime - sometimes the portion is manageable and we willingly accept with some personal insight ensuing; sometimes it seems huge and we turn away from the challenge and its subsequent growth potential to follow a familiar path, only to have the same trial return at a later date but this time bigger.  Having the humility to accept the challenges of life that relationships bring and to keep checking in with ourselves about what is important to us as individuals takes persistence.  The return on this tenacity can lead to a fulfilled life, a feeling that by the end of it, you've done and achieved much and your purpose here has been meaningful.