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This too shall pass.
There are a few people that think and/or say I love too freely. Despite that and contrary to what others may think, I would love more freely.
Something happened yesterday that opens my very being to the magic of inclusion of someone I might have otherwise ignored. It’s worth repeating.
I heard fast approaching footsteps from behind me outdoors and I moved over on the sidewalk to let the strangers pass. 3 young adults walking briskly, talking with one another and smiling and drinking in the sunshine moved to pass me. Then ‘out of the blue’ one of the young ladies as she walked by looked me in the eye and said, ‘Youâ...
I heard fast approaching footsteps from behind me outdoors and I moved over on the sidewalk to let the strangers pass. 3 young adults walking briskly, talking with one another and smiling and drinking in the sunshine moved to pass me. Then ‘out of the blue’ one of the young ladies as she walked by looked me in the eye and said, ‘You’re beautiful!’
To a total stranger, I thought? And then I knew it was a lesson for me to do the same —- to express willingly, kindly and honestly from a loving place to strangers. Including them for meaningful moments in my life and in theres.
I am being invited to spread my wings to soar between the ‘known’ and the ‘unknown’ and to do so fearlessly. To take my wings and embrace myself in a deeply, divinely passionate ‘love’ hug and to feel the smoothness and softness of my wings as they hold me and let me fly. And the angels came for me……
Color. Pools of pristine water and mountain streams. Warm baths soaking in goodness and truth, airiness, light, hugs, kisses, laughter, music, notes of perfume, and scents and sounds of life without regrets.
Perhaps I have given it voice, but seemingly ineffectually. And that is voice to find equitable standards for woman in the workplace. Woman are still significantly underpaid vs. men for the same position and in many instances better performances in those same positions than men for less pay. Kudos to the men that recognize this, acknowledge this and do more than simply pay homage to it. Unfortunately it is still a bias patriarchal society. Men think they have to take ‘care of woman’...
Perhaps I have given it voice, but seemingly ineffectually. And that is voice to find equitable standards for woman in the workplace. Woman are still significantly underpaid vs. men for the same position and in many instances better performances in those same positions than men for less pay. Kudos to the men that recognize this, acknowledge this and do more than simply pay homage to it. Unfortunately it is still a bias patriarchal society. Men think they have to take ‘care of woman’ and woman buy into that. And heaven help you think you will get any insight and /or clarity of male/female roles from Alison Armstrong! I threw her book ‘Queen’s Code’ up against my bedroom wall when I was finished. It really should have been flushed down the toilet. She lives in the 18th century at best. My conviction is for woman to ‘step out’ and take responsibility and be heard In a resounding manner. Inequality of women must end. That is my conviction that needs more than my voice.
Listening. Intently listening —— not waiting to talk. Giving in whatever way I am so guided to serve easing the distress of others. And lastly but so importantly, loving, whatever the challenges are others face.
Faith, family and friends. And of course, my tuxedo kitty cat, Mistletoes.
If they no longer serve me, deflect them from my deepest divine self, and ‘let them go’ taking whatever teachings they had for me to learn.
The Universe unfolds.
Having another breath to savor this galactically gorgeous morning!
Yesterday. I danced all around the house to various musical genres. Heaven help anyone see me so playful and full of life. Ha! I play every day in some fashion or another. It makes life full and fun! Go for it. (My comments have been reserved for a PG 13 audience.)
Trish, Oh so true. Coffee can literally warm the hearts. Even my morning coffee in prayer makes for a sacred conversation as you so appreciatively shared.
Ose: Yes, I share Carla’s thoughts, feelings and insights of your honest and touching ‘share’ of your new awareness., awakening and kind words. I bow to you, dear one.
Thank you, Cathy.
Sounds like my house with the exceptionally talented musicality of my late husband. Music was everywhere and within. It was expression. It was life!
Sarah. Yes,. Water 💦 is truly magical and a transmitter almost of radio frequency to within, without and beyond bouncing to and from the ionosphere and to the outer limits of this Universe, the next, the next and next one. Spiritual vibration and reception between you and the Universe(s).
Maryke: You brought back such magical moments for me running through the rain barefoot and drenched. I too love the rain. Thank you for reminding me! Blessings.
Kevin: Thank you so much for reminding me of this beautiful hymn. I looked for my own hymnal because I love reading the music. It’s so gorgeous it brought ‘tears to my eyes’.
Kathy: Yes so true. ‘What a world we live in!’ Blessings to you for your insightful ‘share’.
devy : Thank you for sharing about the orchestra’s dedication to drummer (and lyricist as well), Neil Peart of Rush. I heard Rush perform live and what an amazing band and what an impressive, impassioned sound!
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