A wonderful idea I read about today (in the book ‘Ask and It is Given’, Esther and Jerry Hicks) discusses how Meditation can raise ones consciousness. Spending 15 minutes daily, focusing on small positive thoughts raises your vibration and removes resistance. This process naturally continues to attract more positive things into our lives.

If we just let go of the need to control, and trust our impulses, we’re OK. This process requires not 2nd guessing oneself, and just trusting. The I-Ching has one concept referred to as ‘Youthful Folly’, which states the value of putting aside any preconceived notions. Assume you know nothing, then you cannot help but learn. This isn’t to say experience isn’t valuable, but rather, openness allows new insights and awareness to take place in our lives.

How beautiful! Cold (of course), and crisp. I think of going outside for a walk, but decide to wait till the snow stops. It is almost as though the snow is covering all the heartaches from 2006 and creating a clean white blanket for this coming year to leave its mark on.

One dictionary definition for ‘Allow’ is ‘To give permission’. Easier said than done, sometimes. It is fine to ask that something occur, but then you need to let it. Sometimes this process just involves being open, other times it means changing your thoughts. I opened ‘Daily Word’, this morning. It’s a daily inspirational booklet I read. The page I turned to mentioned how negative thought patterns can allow one the opportunity to heal. By digging up old believes and thoughts which have impeded my growth, I can then create the space for new, more positive thoughts & healing to occur.

Letting go of the need to be right or control things is a way to open up to the flow of things. Sometimes, realizing I don’t know everything, allows me to open to receive the answers I need. I let go and let Spirit talk.

I see a homeless person on the street, standing against a building. ‘Hey, could you help me out a little?’, he calls out. I experience mixed messages when this occurs. Part of me is wants to help; feels guilty when I don’t. Another part is angry because I don’t just do it without thinking about what action to take, and not more inclined to just offer to help. Still a 3rd part of me feels pain for anyone who needs help. Phil Collins wrote a song several years ago, ‘Just Another Day in Paradise’, about homelessness.
Here are some of the Lyrics:

She calls out to the man on the street
“Sir can you help me?
It’s cold and I’ve nowhere to sleep.
Is there somewhere you can tell me?”

He walks on, doesn’t look back
He pretends he can’t hear her

Anyway, the point is. I am always torn when this occurs. I want to help more, but I don’t always. One can almost always do more to help. If guided to do something you should. If you can’t, just do the best you can at the time. Something is better than nothing, even if its something small.

So how to do that? Don’t know yet. Sometimes I think I have it worked out, then reality comes and slaps me in the face and I realize I don’t have it worked out at all. If I could just live in the present and let go of all the insignificant fears and worries (which never occur, except in my mind), I’d be fine. A really nice saying, to keep in mind, is the following::

I am absolutely delighted having the opportunity to pursue my metaphysically focused goals. I love nothing more than counseling, writing and teaching. I am delighted that new opportunities in these areas beginning to manifest for me. I am uncomfortable with the uncertainty right now; a new venture always entails travel on unchartered waters. A quote came to mind this morning, as I was waking up: Courage happens when you are afraid, but do it anyway. So I am doing it.

Is a real challenge. I am finding the need to release any negative emotions, which keep me from being spontaneous and open. This realization doesn’t mean I’m home free. Rather, it makes me more aware of what does and doesn’t work for me. I think a year from now, when everything is more settled, I’ll be thankful for opportunities Dec, of 2006 gave me. Not so much in terms of material, but more in extra strength and growth. Right now is a challenge, but, you know what? I wouldn’t trade this experience for the world. Mother Theresa once said: ‘ God never gives anyone more than they can handle’. Then she stopped, took a deep breath, and added: ‘I sometimes wish God didn’t think I could handle so much’. I can absolutely relate to her.

A trip to the post office proved unsatisfying, something I was waiting for  wasn’t there. Sometimes no news can be good news, however, so I was ok. Anyway, shortly after I got home, the phone rang. A young woman wanted to take classes. We agreed to meet in two weeks, and and I now have a new student. I love to teach, so this is a win-win situation. Anyway, sometimes  when you want something to occur and it doesn’t, something even better comes along. The main thing is to be open, and grateful. This keeps the flow open.