Guest Author: Assorted Peculiarities of Christmas and Time

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Snow came early this year in Sweden. The photo to the right was taken by me in early December, on a path running alongside the steep banks of a river. You can see footsteps in the snow, leading to the stairway and disappearing around the corner. This picture encapsulates the evanescent nature of time. We can only predict for so long into the future what's going to happen, and beyond that point it deconstructs into a myriad of possibilities. 

Still, certain things can be taken for granted. We may assume that the trees will sprout once more in spring, that the sun will rise once more in the morning. This is because of the cyclical nature of time.

And this is probably what the pagan precursor to our modern Christmas boils down to - a celebration of the death and rebirth of the sun and of all life in a perpetually repeating cycle.

The Swedish word "jul", meaning christmas is the equivalent of English "Yule", the ancient pagan midwinter festival and predecessor to modern day christmas.

Some of our modern traditions still allude to the original pagan purpose of winter celebrations. One such example is the christmas tree. If you look closely at any coniferous tree, you can see that it's needles are arranged in a spiraling pattern on the branches, placed in repeated intervals along lines that curl around the branches like a helix.

Coniferous trees therefore symbolize the cycles of time, and bringing them indoors for christmas can be interpreted as a celebration of the annual death and rebirth of life that these cycles entail.

Apart from the cycle of Earth's orbital period, we are significantly affected by the lunar phases. The moon not only casts the light of Sol (the name of our star) onto Earth, it is also temporally linked with the sun because the average rotational period of the sun is about equal to the tropical period of the moon - 28 days.  

Not only the branches but also the cones are coiled in a spiraling fashion. The structure of coniferous trees with a straight central column like stem is reminiscent of the axis of a wheel, adding to the affinity with cycles.  

So what about deciduous trees?

They symbolize the parallel nature of time, in that a multitude of timelines run in parallel with one another.

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An ancient oak like the one to the right above can be said to symbolize the entire history of the universe, the base of it's trunk representing big bang, the single event that made time come into existence and continuously as it progressed fork out into evermore timelines shooting out from the existing ones, just like younger branches shoot off of older ones on a tree.

As conflict and chaos erupts, and the equilibrium of the established order is turned over, new timelines emerge constantly from the main one in all directions. This is similar to ripples on the surface of water, when impacted by a rock being thrown.

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In old norse mythology, a tree called Yggdrasil was believed to constitute the center of the universe. At the foot of the tree sat three goddesses of fate known as Urd (the past), Verdandi (the present) and Skuld (the future). They were thought of as spinning the threads of life and weaving the fabric of destiny.

​​​​​​The song "en väv av legender" (a weave of legends) kind of alludes to this mythological concept. It was one of the highlights of a Swedish tv-show produced for Christmas in 1984.

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Imagine if everything that happens, is recorded in the book of the heart. As a weave of legends, as an image of our past. All that you dream and wonder, all that you hide in your heart, could be read like a saga, then you would see. Yes I can see that you smile, at the child, still living inside of you. A saga might be truer than you think.

There is even some evidence to suggest that the weave of destiny is more than mere myth. American hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon in her 1993 book "Between death and life" reports on an artwork being witnessed by her clients while regressed through hypnosis to a point in time before birth. They described it as the "tapestry of life". Each thread representing a single life. Some threads are black, others are silvery or golden, depending on the character of the life being represented. The tapestry was overwhelming in its beauty and magnificence and had supposedly inspired a lot of artists throughout history.

In conclusion, trying to wrap things up, I'd like to return to the topic of Christmas. As I said before, "christmas" in Swedish is "jul". But what about Santa Claus? It's called "Jultomten" which translates as "the christmas gnome". Santa's helpers are considered as gnomes as well.

The Swedish term for gnome, "tomte" comes from "tomt" which means "piece of land" or "property" (belonging to a farm or house). This is because it was believed that each farm had it's own gnome that that lived in the stable or barn and helped caring for the animals and bringing good fortune to it's hosts if treated well.
Still in these modern times there are people who claim to have seen these beings.

But if you want the best possible chance of getting a glimpse of them, I recommend you visit the theme park Santa World or "Tomteland" as it is known in Swedish. It's located in Dalarna, Sweden and features the whole mythological universe surrounding Christmas. Have a look at the music video to "Merry Christmas Everyone" by Shakin' Stevens below. It was filmed at Santa World where Stevens brought his own daughter to record the video.

 https://youtu.be/N-PyWfVkjZc?si=i_KeYZ3oFe_jnNTG

And with this, I, the enlightened one, wish all of you a splendidly merry Christmas.

The Divine Imperative for Intervention

by David Nova

https://davidnovacom.wordpress.com/

A logical, indisputable thesis laid out for the imperative of Divine Intervention. Putting this energetically out into the Universe for collective conscious manifestation.

ASSERTION #1
At the bottom of the rabbit hole is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the AI agenda.

ASSERTION #2
The end goal of the AI agenda is the artificial curtailment and elimination of free will in all mind-body-soul beings.

ASSERTION #3  All mind-body-soul beings are aspects of Source and are spiritually bestowed with free will. This is a free will Universe.

ASSERTION #4
The artificial curtailment and elimination of free will in mind-body-soul beings would make the spiritual necessity and purpose of the lower densities, particularly 3D, pointless. 3D would become a spiritually dead density.

ASSERTION #5
The artificial curtailment and elimination of free will in mind-body-soul beings would violate the Prime Directive of Source Creator. Re: Assertion #3: This is a free will Universe. Free will is necessary to the process of spiritual awakening and evolution.

ASSERTION #6
Source Creator would be prevailed upon to intervene to protect the spiritual Prime Directive of a free will Universe and reassert the spiritual birthright of all mind-body-soul beings to exercise divine free will, even in the absence of their temporal use of free will.

ASSERTION #7
The human concept of winning and losing is a spiritual fallacy within the context of the 3D duality illusion, Matrix, or Maya. All beings are aspects of The One, Source Creator, therefore there is no winning or losing. There are no winners or losers. There is only the illusory dream of winning or losing.

ASSERTION #8
For mind-body-soul beings to awaken from the illusion into their spiritual truth they need to exercise their free will. However, the initial spiritual exercise of free will usually always requires some form of catalyst. For those who have hardened their hearts within the illusion the catalyst almost always requires a perceived experience of pain or loss.

ASSERTION #9
Those mind-body-soul beings who have chosen the dark path, who have hardened their hearts within the material illusion, will never choose to awaken from their illusion of darkness and begin the long process of returning to their spiritual truth within Source Creator without some form of catalyst.

ASSERTION #10
According to the Law of One, the Service-to-Self, or dark path, is a dead end road. To evolve further spiritually, all soul complexes on the dark path must reconcile the spiritual error of the reality they have created for themselves, the dark hole they have dug for themselves. They are immune to pain. Only by their perceived collective experience of loss will they begin to recognize their spiritual error.

ASSERTION #11
The Service-to-Self or dark path must be allowed to experience their perceived collective loss so that the larger AI agenda does not come to fruition.

ASSERTION #12
The free will of the few must be temporarily suspended so that the free will of the many is preserved, thus upholding Source Creator’s Prime Directive – A free will Universe.

Guest Author: Kyrie Eleison Memoir by M. Martin

Hi everyone!  One of the people in the Psychic Focus community recently wrote a memoir.  I wanted to share this with all of you.  Looks very interesting!  Here is a brief summary: 

"We all have our own unique mysterious journey to undertake and Ms. Martin's journey is no exception. In her new memoir Kyrie Eleison takes the reader into her world filled with strange challenges to protect her soul and internal love like her passion for art while so many outside elements  interfere. You will read the raw drama and the mysterious twists of fate as she remains loyal to herself in the best way she possibly can while battling bi-polar depression and enemies met along her precarious path.

Her story shares pictures of her hand sculpted fairy pieces which express her kinship and love of nature. You will not read another memoir such as hers for we all live such individual and wildly personal experiences in our search for truth and wisdom"  -M. Martin

Her memoir can be purchased on kindle e-books in that format.

Guest Author: Strange Disappearances of People in National Parks- Parallel Universe Theory

Hi.  I occasionally have someone reach out to me at share something they've written.  I found this super interesting and wanted to share.  

Thank you, Samuel Chong!

Are Strange Disappearances of People in the National Parks and Ships and Planes in the Bermuda Triangle Related to Parallel Universe or Space/Time Warps? Extraterrestrials with Advanced Civilizations May Help Us Solve the Mystery 

by: Samuel Chong

Strange Disappearances of People in the National Parks

Thousands or even tens of thousands of people mysteriously disappear in national parks each year, as documented in his Missing 411 series of books by David Paulides. They often vanish in clustered areas and defy conventional explanations because rescue dogs cannot trace them, the remains of the missing people were often found in inaccessible places or far from where one would have expected the person to have travelled on their own or otherwise in a place in relation to where they were last seen, and when they were finally relocated, the survivors often had a loss of memory or a sense of missing time.

Mysterious Disappearances of Aircrafts and Vessels in the Bermuda Triangle Area

The Bermuda Triangle is a region where a number of planes and ships vanish under mysterious circumstances. Most of them disappear around the Bahamas and Caribbean, southern Florida.

Well documented incidents of missing aircrafts and ships dated from 1492 till the present date.  Please note that accidents are excluded from such disappearances. For example, according to Gian J. Quasar, a leading researcher on the Bermuda Triangle, the US Coast Guard's Search and Rescue Statistics published each year showed about the same number of distressed calls from the 1st Coast Guard District (off New England) received as the 7th District (the Bermuda Triangle Area). However, there was only a few aircraft disappearances in the 1st District as opposed to more than 20 aircraft disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle Area and possibly twice that number in boats. This is statistically significant.

Unexplained electromagnetic anomalies and atmospheric aberrations in the Bermuda Triangle region have been well documented by the earliest writers of credibility in the 1960s, such as John Godwin, Vincent Gaddis, and Robert Burgess. There are also a couple of official reports carry allusions to “Electronic Fog;” and there is evidence for transient magnetic vortices.

For example, Bruce Gernon flew in the Bermuda Triangle region on December 4, 1970 with his brand new Beechcraft Bonanza A36. In his early 20s, Bruce Gernon already had about 600 hours flying time and was very familiar with Florida and the Bahamas.

Near the Bimini Islands and about 27 minutes into the flight, Gernon saw a cloud near Andros and a cloud near Bimini that were the opposite sides of a same ring-shaped body. Then the cloud that formed just off of Andros Island rapidly spread outward into the shape of a doughnut with a diameter of 30 miles.

Gernon then entered a large U-shaped opening on the west side of the doughnut cloud. It formed a horizontal tunnel and as Gernon entered the tunnel for only about 20 seconds, all his electronic and magnetic navigational instruments were malfunctioning. Gernon attributed this to an "electronic fog" because the electronic fog was interfering with his instruments.

Gernon also experienced space/time abnormalities because his time showed that the flight from Andros to Palm Beach had taken a little less than 47 minutes, compared to a trip that would have lasted more than 75 minutes normally. Some believe that Gernon entered into a space/time warp during his short flight.

A Portal to a Parallel Universe Explains the Missing People in Alaska's Triangle?

Some suggest that a portal to a parallel universe exists inside of Alaska's Triangle.  Each year, hundreds of people go missing and are never found.  Theorists claim that this is one of the many portals located on Earth that leads to a parallel universe.

Extraterrestrials with Advanced Civilizations May Help Us Solve the Mystery

In the book, Thiaoouba Prophecy, a space alien from an advanced civilization explains the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle and the strange disappearance of Charles Ashmore.

The Bermuda Triangle, and in other places less well known, a parallel universe becomes confused with our regular universe so that there exists between them a natural warp. People, animals or even objects finding themselves "in the immediate vicinity of a warp are literally sucked into it." An entire fleet of boats could disappear in several seconds. Sometimes a person, or persons, can pass back into our regular universe after several hours, several days or several years. More often, however, they never return.

"When a man does return and relates his experience, the vast majority of people don’t believe him - and if he persists, he is assumed ‘crazy’. Most of the time, such a person recounts nothing at all, realizing how he will appear in the eyes of his peers. Sometimes too, he returns amnesic, and if he recovers some memory, it is not of what happened in the parallel universe, and therefore sheds no light on the subject."

"People living in [the parallel] universe suffer neither physically or morally. For example, if I hit you, you would feel no pain, but if the blows were strong enough, although without pain, you could still die from them. This might be difficult to comprehend, but it is so."

It is also explained that people who live in the parallel universe do not eat or drink because "they don’t feel the need to", because there, "time has stopped - those dead won’t even rot."

Quote from the book "Thiaoouba Prophecy", a book that also unveils other secrets of our life on earth.

Also see Disappearances of People and Ships in the Bermuda Triangle May Be Caused by a Warp Sucking Them Into a Parallel Universe

Topics Mentioned in the Book "Thiaoouba Prophecy"
¿Están relacionadas las extrañas desapariciones de personas en los Parques Nacionales y de barcos y aviones en el Triángulo de las Bermudas con universos paralelos o con desviaciones del espacio/tiempo? Los extraterrestres con civilizaciones avanzadas podrían ayudarnos a resolver el misterio

HIGHEST LOVE, OUR DIVINE POWER WITHIN...

The following was an article submitted to me by Judith Fudge.  I love the message and hope you enjoy it too.  Thanks Judith!

HIGHEST LOVE, OUR DIVINE POWER WITHIN...

Remember, you are an expression of Highest Love.

Highest Love is higher than divine unconditional love, and it is one of the most powerful

catalysts for change available to humanity. It changes our DNA, raises our evolutionary

frequency and lightens the density of our physical body, paving the way to ultimately

clear all disease. Whenever healing occurs, regardless of the modality, it is because the

frequencies of Highest Love are being accessed.  

‘On every level there are benefits, benefits which can be translated into purification of

the Total Being. Immersing the self into this Highest of Love brings you into the

perfection of knowing who it is you truly are – that which is love, that which is the

highest form of love. The more that you immerse yourselves in love, and not too much

too soon for you can overwhelm yourselves with too much too soon, then indeed you

shall find that you are becoming more and more attuned with your own divinity.

Obviously as you attune more and more with your own divinity and the All That Is within

your own comprehension and your own ability, then of course there are benefits to be

gained in all things; it touches every aspect of who you are and empowers the who you

are. It has much healing property; it is a catalyst for transformation on all levels. The

physical will respond to the love, by the love catalyzing the perfect state of being, the

ideal state of being – balance and harmony, completeness and oneness.’

‘Over a prolonged period it results in a higher frequency, a lighter frequency, a less

denseness of the physicalness. And so, it promotes well-being. It promotes clearance of

all such things that can be classed as disease, for the whole system becomes an

expression of Highest Love. Ultimately the system becomes Highest Love. Highest Love

and that is all. It is not that you are not already this Highest Love, for you are. But it

becomes remembered if you like, and it becomes accessed and becomes manifest in all

that is done. Therefore, ultimately what will occur for all who do this is that all things

shall be this love; all that is looked upon, is looked upon with the Highest of Love; all that

is done, is done with the Highest of Love. All that is heard is filtered with this love. Every

aspect of being is touched with the Highest of Love, and the Highest of Love ‘IS’. And it is

all.’

‘And so there is information; and so all is light, as I have spoken. All is light indeed. And

yet stronger and more powerful and more high a frequency is this love. Beyond this love

there is higher love. Beyond that there is higher love more purified indeed. And it is part

of the eternal quest for knowing All That Is, this love that motivates all things in all

places. So by attuning with it, you are fulfilling yourselves totally and absolutely. Of 

course, when one is fulfilled and there is joy and contentment and all such things, then

you are in a state of perfection.’1

In the Highest Good by Anonymous

I had someone send this to me, and I wanted to share. I hope you enjoy! Love and light, Lynn

The following are meant to help you focus on the Highest Good from within.  These thoughts can be used with meditation or with positive affirmations: 

EARTH HEALING INTENT – DECREE FROM WITHIN YOUR DIVINE CORE LIGHT, OR YOUR HIGHEST SELF LEVEL
‘I intend the highest of beneficence in all that I transmit, and receive for myself and all, on all levels, aspects, and dimensions, in energy, light, and essence directly, and indirectly. I offer this gift in energy, light, and essence as a gift for all that is life within, and without Earth Mother, and I ask for the assistance of The Highest, and those who are positive, and beneficial, to fuel this message, to keep it energized, and activated, so that it may continue to grow, and radiate for all to share, and for all to benefit in wondrous ways, that good may prevail, and the Unity of Oneness with All That Is, becomes the dominant state for all for wish it, therefore catalyzing life-enhancing changes for all that is life within, and without Earth Mother. This is my will, and as it be the will of the Highest, then so let it be done.’ 

EMPOWER WITH CELESTIAL RESONANCES: See below

INTENT FOR USING CELESTIAL RESONANCES WITH WORDS OF POWER
‘It is my intent to resonate words of power to expand their qualities within and without for the highest beneficence of myself and all. This is my will and as it be the will of the Highest then so let it be done.’

CELESTIAL RESONANCE WORDS OF POWER
Celestial Resonances are specific sounds that resonate with divine and higher-than-divine qualities, such as ‘Owa’ for Highest Truth or ‘Nua’ for Highest Love. ‘Ye’ is the Celestial Resonance Word of Power which means Highest Positive, and this is the resonance that is also the holy name of the higher-than-divine Guide of the Earth Healing network, both an individuated and composite being that is the Golden Essence of the Golden Age. More than one hundred original and authentic Celestial Resonance Words of Power have been newly gifted to humanity 1994-1996 through transmission. Each word of power also has a symbol, and color.

Guest Author: Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19

Hi everyone.  I had a member of the blog, Samuel Chong, author an article on the virus sweeping the world.  He forwarded it to me with permission to share with all of you.  I think there is some of valuable information here.  Even though the media is blasting us with fear, please try not to panic.  Be very cautious, take proper precautions, and most importantly, wash you hands.  Love and light, Lynn 

There original article can be viewed at:  
Prevention and Treatment for the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: Things You Can Do Yourself Before A Vaccine Is Ready


The recent novel coronavirus pandemic has caused concerns to people all over the world. Here, I’d like to share with you some of the simple methods that may help you to combat the situation before a vaccine is commercially ready.

Disinfection and Building Up Your Own Immune System
Viral infections are different from bacterial infections. Most bacterial infections can be treated using antibiotics, but viral infections cannot. So far, there have not been any pharmaceutical drugs that are shown to be effective against the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Even if a drug is developed and approved to be used on patients, it will likely cause certain unintended side effects. Below are some of the simple ways you can disinfect yourself and build up your own immune system before a coronavirus vaccine is available..

1. Ultraviolet light disinfections
Ultraviolet light, also known as UV light, is one of the most effective methods against bacterial and viral infections. Studies have shown that far UV light, or UVC light, is effective against virus, as it can penetrate and change its DNA structure, thus inactivating the virus. Broad spectrum of UV light is also effective against viruses.

2. Building up your own immune system
Anthony William, in his book “Medical Medium”, suggested people to modify their diets in order to combat viruses. He recommends people to drink at least 500ml of celery juice every morning empty stomach, so that the clustered salts in celery juice can bind the protective proteins in certain viruses (including coronavirus), thus making the immune cells of your body to identify and attack viruses much more easily. He also suggests people to avoid eggs (viruses feed on eggs), pork (pork burdens liver, one of the crucial organs for immune functions), and dairy products. In addition, he says that zinc is crucial for boosting one’s immune system against virus, and that Vitamin C, cat’s claw, lemon balm, and fruits like bananas are also important for your immune system to fight against viral infections.

Once You Are Infected with the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
If you are unfortunate enough to be infected with the novel coronavirus, don’t panic. Below are some of the ways that you can fight against the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

1. Drink plenty of water, or better yet, sun-charged water that has absorbed ultraviolet lights.
Water will increase your immune system’s ability to fight against the viruses. Sun-charged water that was also charged with ultraviolet lights will be even better. This inspiration comes from the book “Into the Light” by William Campbell Douglass II, MD. In this book, Dr. Douglass describes an earlier method of treating bacterial and viral infections called UV blood irradiation therapy, in which blood was drawn from the patient and then irradiated under UV light, before injecting the blood back to the patient. It is shown that this therapy is effective against almost all bacterial and viral infections. Even though a small amount of blood is irradiated under UV light, the curative effect is systemic. This implies that the blood became a carrier of UV light’s vibrations, which inactivated bacteria and viruses. If blood can be a carrier, why not water? Water goes into a person’s bloodstream within a few hours and could be an easier and more convenient carrier to carry UV light’s vibrations into the bloodstream than the blood irradiation method. In fact, certain esoteric practices encourage their followers to drink sun-charged water for energy, or sun-charged water in blue glass bottles for cleansing effects.

In “Other Healers, Other Cures - A Guide to Alternative Medicine”, Helen Kruger writes about Father Kneipp, a Bavarian who is said to have cured many difficult cases by having patients bathe in fresh, cool “living water.” Ideally, this was water in fast-flowing streams that had been irradiated by the sun, thus absorbing curative solar energy.

To drink solar charged water with UV lights, however, you would need to use a bottle made of quartz to hold water under natural sunlight, or use a UV lamp to charge on drinking water, because UV lights cannot penetrate regular glass. If you choose to use a UV lamp to charge your drinking water, then it will only have the vibrations of the UV light, instead of the full range of vibrations of natural sunlight. Therefore, water in a quartz bottle charged under natural sunlight may be the best solution.

2. Take Zinc sulfate supplement and follow Anthony William’s other recommendations
The books written by Anthony William such as "Medical Medium" give excellent suggestions that may save your life, and the lives of your friends and family members. Millions of people have testified the effectiveness of his protocols on YouTube, Instagram, and other social media. Hundreds of celebrities have endorsed him. If this is not evidence based medicine, what is? I would strongly encourage you to read his books and follow his recommendations on fighting against viruses.

3. Deactivating viruses through resonance
When the resonance matches the frequencies of the viruses, the viruses get deactivated. Certain companies are currently working on finding the right frequency that would resonate with the novel coronavirus.

4. Blue light inactivation of viruses
Studies have shown that blue light with certain intensity and wavelength kills bacteria and inactivates viruses. In the book “Thiaoouba Prophecy”, Michel Desmarquet describes his personal encounters with extraterrestrials that come from an advanced civilization. Right after he entered their spaceship, they used intense yellow lights and blue lights, among other methods, to disinfect him, before taking him to their planet. A research paper on the effectiveness of blue light at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5699711/pdf/nihms912407.pdf may give you some inspirations regarding whether blue light might be effective against viruses.

The current novel coronavirus will need a combination of the above methods in order to be contained. It includes a yet to be commercialized vaccine, UV light or blue light disinfection, and the boosting of our own immune system. Let’s hope that a vaccine can be commercialized as soon as possible. Meanwhile, we can focus on the above for our own protections.

Guest Author: What's Ahead for January (Thank you, Aya!)

A dear friend of mine wanted to share some of her astrology knowledge regarding the upcoming month.  She did a beautiful job of explaining what astrological events are in our near future.  I hope you enjoy this article as much as I did.  Thank you, Aya!   www.ayarising.com 

What’s in store for the month of January? Oh not much, just a lot of fire and 2 eclipses.

January greets us with a partial solar eclipse on January 6th, in the sign of Capricorn. This asks you to be mindful of being practical as you go about your day to day activities. Being productive and efficient has its rewards for long term plans. Be centered and grounded in spite of distractions.

Mars transiting through Aires will take the foot off the brakes and inject some energy to move forward. It’s good support to accomplish what one sets out to do. This is a great time for men to channel their inner warrior in situations where it is warranted or get in touch with their innermost masculine side.

Jupiter’s continuing transit in fiery Sagittarius asks us to take a closer look at our belief and philosophical systems. It’s a powerful time for Jupiter since it rules Sagittarius and it’s been over 10 years since it has been in its home sign. This transit makes it conducive to expanding one’s horizon. Have you been wanting to take a workshop/class or take a long trip somewhere? It may facilitate opportunities to widen one’s perspective.

Engaging in Healthy Habits Is a Key to Staying Sober

The following was an article by Michelle Peterson in honor of Alcohol Awareness (Thank you, Michelle!) Please take a moment to read, and share this with anyone you know that may benefit from it. Love and light-)

by: Michelle Peterson, Recoverypride.org

Overcoming an addiction is a struggle.  When you’re in recovery, you need every tool at your disposal.  One of the best things you can do for yourself is base your lifestyle on healthy habits.  

Image courtesy of Pixabay

Embracing healthy habits.  As a part of your recovery, you should incorporate healthy habits into your overall lifestyle.  One of the catchphrases about living a healthy life is self-care. Self-care is defined by the University of Utah as “a way of living that incorporates behaviors that help you refresh yourself, replenish your personal motivation and grow as a person.”  By engaging in a lifestyle that inherently promotes overall well-being, you can build a repertoire of healthy, positive coping mechanisms for when life sends difficulties your way.  This means developing healthy habits that you incorporate into your daily life, such as choosing healthy foods, exercising, and getting enough sleep.

Special Delivery - Zen and the Art of Little House Travelling

[The following was shared with me and I was told I could share it with you.  Thank you Ann for sharing this beautiful story.  I hope you also enjoy.]

by:  Ann
https://zenandtheartoflittlehousetravelling.com/2016/10/13/special-delivery/

This post is a bit of departure from my travel and Egg stories so I hope you will bear with me.

Yesterday, I went to our tiny local post office and there being a que, I waited outside in the little vestibule. The woman ahead of me, motioned me in, saying we’d move the line into the opposite corner. I thanked her and made small talk about window of sun we were enjoying in a day of rain. I mentioned I was there to pick up vacation mail, that we were just returning from camping in Minnesota. She told me her Grandkids lived up there and I smiled and told her I hoped they were enjoying the beautiful Fall colors and were ready for that night’s freeze warning.

She nodded, politely, and that was the end of our conversation as she went to fill out paperwork and I up to claim my mail. Here, you have to know a little back story on the postal clerk. She is a small woman, she has the air of forlorn attractiveness and is small in stature–probably in her mid fifties. For all the years I have gone to that Branch I have known her to be a little surly but good at her job. Each time I meet her, I work to try and make her smile but I have rarely been successful.

Enter yesterday. Remember the lady who had been ahead of me in line? Well, I am facing forward at the desk and I sense an energy shift in the room. The woman from line now seems to be lit from within and she crosses the room to whisper the words: “She needs to be told she is loved.” I laughed with the words; “I think we should all say that to each other every day.” She nodded as she turned away and the light faded. It was as if she had never said a thing to me. A doorway had closed. She had no idea that she had even spoken to me.

Today, after speaking with a friend about this angel encounter, I went to the local bakery and told the owners of my unusual experience and asked for help picking out some cookies (they laughed, knowing just which clerk I was speaking about). I picked up some lemon cookies but the bakers thought gooey butter cookies were a better choice.

So, after buying the cookies, I said a little prayer that the Post Office would be empty and the clerk at work (because, let’s face it, it’s a little kooky to walk up to a clerk and tell them you love them so I needed a little space to get the words out).

Well, There were no other customers. I walked up to the counter and said; “I was told you needed to hear the words “I love you.” And in the inimitable way a middle aged black woman can, she said; “Unnnnmmm hun”. (Clearly thinking I was some kind of lunatic). Persevering, I lifted my sunglasses to look her in the eyes and continued with; “I am here to say the words “I love You” and I am not the only one. There are angels right behind me waiting to help you. All you need to do is ask. So, if you were asking for a sign, this is it.” I smiled at her and I was turning to leave as she looked in the bakery bag and gasped. In a long excellation, she whispered; ” Gooey Butter cookies.” And I could see tears as the doors closed behind me. I will probably never know why the gooey butter cookies were important but it just goes to show many hands work in every miracle.

So, I am left hearing the words of Shakespeare in my head:

The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.

And this my friends, is a true and unvarnished encounter with an angel. God truly does work in mysterious ways. Let’s just all try to shine a little brighter for our neighbors whether angels intervene or not. Peace out.

Developing the Intuitive

(The following article was submitted to me and the person requests to be called "Anonymous." I want to take a moment to thank you, and I appreciate the submission. I think many of you may resonate with this.)

by Anonymous

We all live through many lifetimes, not only from past lives but also within this present lifetime, evolving and transforming from earlier experiences to where we hopefully grow in wisdom. Every phase of our life has unique value and beauty: the innocence and newness of the world we experience as children, the strength and sense of invincibility of youth, the relation shared with a mate and creation of a family, the difficult phases when we must overcome great obstacles or tragedy, and the later phase of life when what we have done is greater than the time left for what we will do.

We are all often fooled and make false assumptions based on the society we were brought up in. Luckily we now live in the time of the Quickening, when many truths unfold and are revealed on a daily basis. Sometimes this overwhelm of new knowledge puts us out of sync with those around us who are more comfortable with old assumptions and world views, and this create a sense of alienation that is something akin to a Cassandra syndrome, where we try to share these truths with others thinking we’re crazy. It is hard for most people to admit they have been living under false assumptions, and we must respect that. Everyone needs to follow their own time frame for awakening and path of development.

The internet has become something like psychic training wheels helping us to connect to others and develop a collective consciousness where we grow spiritually and teach each other. But at the core of every person, almost as part of their DNA, is an internal navigation system guiding their life’s course: intuition. Even from an early age we instinctively know what we’ll be good at in life and even knowing the things we’ll never have interest in or attempt to do in this lifetime. Intuition almost instantly tells us when something rings true or sounds bogus, even when we don’t know all the facts. It allows us to recognize opportunities and dangers if only we listen. How many times after something bad or a missed opportunity happens do we say to ourselves, “If I had only listened to that voice inside my head…”

Just as people go through different stages of life, so does the world. It grows up along with us, and the transformations we are able to witness and experience in a single lifetime are truly remarkable. We are all lucky enough to have lived experiencing a past world that is gone forever while standing on the cusp of a major new era of global conscious wakening which will hopefully shrug off the perverse PTW ruling mindset of human husbandry that treated us like cattle. Many visit Lynn’s blog seeking answers or reassurance, but almost every time someone posts a question to her, you can see or sense the answer within the question itself. It is that sense of intuition we must learn to recognize, cultivate, listen to, and act upon. It’s our own personal road map to navigate our life’s journey through the world we live in.

Guest Submissions

Hi everyone!  I love the community we've formed and realize the sharing of information and ideas helps us all to learn and grow.  I'm occasionally contacted by people that would like to submit an entry for the blog that would educate and benefit others.  On and average week I typically post a new blog on Monday, Wednesday and Friday .  If anyone has something beneficial to share, I'm open to posting a short article on something you've authored on my off days.  I will need to approve the submission to make sure it is a good fit, so please send me an email to share your thoughts beforehand. The following ideas aren't meant to limit you, but to give you an idea of my thoughts:

• Have a great healthy recipe or something for people with diet restrictions?
• Write meditation music? Want to tell your story and share a sample?
• Study a healing modality and want to explain it to others?
• Familiar with herbs, oils, etc..?
• Have an inspirational story? (Manifestation, healing, etc)
• Belong to an organization dedicated to helping others?
• Study etymology? Symbology? Want to share a lesson or overview?
• Understand astrology and want to explain a chart or events?

I look forward to hearing from you!  Love and light- Lynn

Recovery from Within: When Traditional Medicine is Not an Option

[The following article was submitted to me by Constance Ray. It is a great read with some positive insight. Thank you for your submission, Constance!]

Modern medicine is primarily the practice of eliminating symptoms. While this can certainly bring comfort, it doesn’t address the core of diseases that originate from the mind. Chemotherapy can reverse cancer, insulin can stabilize blood glucose levels, but addiction recovery isn’t about treating symptoms. It’s about healing the whole person to eliminate the desire for chemical stimulation.

What is homeopathy?

Homeopathic medicine is essentially the practice of utilizing natural remedies to treat an illness. Homeopathic therapies have been around since the days of Hippocrates and was federally recognized under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938, according to Sandra M. Chase, M.D. of the American Institute of Homeopathy.

The primary objective of homeopathic and holistic treatments is to safely stimulate a person’s own healing powers.

Homeopathic medicine may be used to treat many issues related to substance abuse during recovery. For example, insomnia, an unfortunate but all too common side effect of withdrawal, may be overcome by the consumption of chamomile or lavender tea. Both of these substances are derived from flowers, are not associated with negative side effects, and are widely reported to induce deep and restful slumber.

Heal the body, heal the mind

Exercise and meditation are perhaps two of the most useful tools in addiction recovery. But why? Drug use alters the way the brain works and changes how it performs specific functions. Neurotransmitters, which essentially act as the brain’s messengers, are damaged with long-term drug use. By disrupting this communication system, the brain learns to look forward to the unnaturally high levels of pleasure derived from drug use. This is one of the reasons that drugs, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, are more addictive than other rewards, such as sex, food, and laughter.

Exercise releases a number of chemicals, including dopamine, which, like illicit substances, triggers the reward center of the brain. Stimulating dopamine production will help curb cravings. Your brain will, in turn, begin to look forward to the feeling it gets after a good run, jog, or swim. Serotonin is another chemical produced by the brain that has a positive effect on neurotransmitters. The National Library of Medicine explains that a positive mood can actually increase serotonin production. The most effective ways to boost serotonin are through meditation, exposure to sunshine, and exercise. Once the brain is balanced, addiction disorders are easier to manage.

Alternative treatments, such as exercise and meditation, are used every day in drug and alcohol treatment centers throughout the country. You can find out more about these alternative recovery methods at DrugRehab.org.

A new commitment each day

Overcoming a substance abuse disorder is a challenge that takes time. It is a process unique to each individual and therefore there is no cookie-cutter treatment that works for everyone. However, one thing is certain and that is replacing negative habits with healthy ones will go a long way toward recovery. This is achieved by evaluating ourselves each morning and making a conscious decision to get and stay healthy from the inside out. Establishing a long-term help routine begins one change at a time. An addict might, for instance, swap an after-dinner drink for an evening walk with his or her family.

Food plays a role in whole health, as well, so it’s important that diet is not neglected throughout the recovery process. The body has amazing healing powers but must be fueled properly to work efficiently and effectively. Vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and complex carbohydrates are essential. Not only will the right foods help the body detox but will also reduce systemic inflammation triggered by long-term nutrition neglect. Dr. Joshua Axe, a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified doctor of natural medicine, recently penned an article titled The Healing Foods Diet that offers more information about specific foods and the power of proper nutrition.

Recovery from any disease is not easy. But, by focusing on homeopathic and holistic outlets, addicts may overcome their inner demons and began anew each day with a positive outlook, healthy body, and happy mind.