Angelic Light Weaving

 

Feathery, Light, Symbolic

Joy, Realistic, Calm

Information Sharing

Heartful Caring

Shining Light

Angel's delight

Human Perception of

Divine Conception

Ideas Abound

Magic Resounds

A Child's Smile

Walking outside the other day, I saw a child riding her bike towards me. I stepped out of her way, she smiled at me as a thank you and I smiled back.  

It was then I realized how much smiling was needed!

So - thank you to the innocence of the girl who smiled at me today. Her smile opened my heart, even if it was for a short while and became a stepping stone to move me into an even better space.

Here's to smiling at the next person you see today! 😃

Restful Inspiration

When do you recall receiving your best inspiration?

In a world full of mass productivity and movement, we can easily be tricked into thinking that only in doing can we gain inspiration. Yet, we find that our mental focus, at times, can hinder true, clear inspiration from coming through.

The reality is that inspiration presents itself in between the activity, when we're "resting" our minds from focused thought, and allowing ourselves a chance to relax a bit and expand our auras. 

Inspiration can come right when we're falling asleep or just as we're waking up. People have been known to gain inspiration on nature walks, in the shower, or when cleaning their homes. So often inspiration pops in when we least expect it, when we're loosely looking for it, or not considering it at all!

Making sure we have sufficient rest and sleep is paramount to encourage consistent inspiration in our lives. 
 
Resting invites inspiration. Resting also gives time for the inspiration to integrate and contemplate how best to express that inspiration. Then we can bask in the joy inspiration cultivates thereby inviting more blissful inspiration in - creating a lovely cycle of contentment and joy. 

Wishing you a brilliant balance of marvelous rest and peaceful inspiration each day!  

The Spirit of St. Nicholas

We all know the popular stories of St. Nicholas and how he became the patron saint of children. Stories can be found about how he provided money and treats for families when they were in need. Even after his physical life, there are accounts of him stepping in from the other side to help children. St Nicholas is also the patron saint of many other professions and trades including sailors, bakers, bankers, travelers and more.

I believe St Nicholas' patronage with various trades goes beyond the specifics of each profession and relates more to the underlying heart of Christmas Spirit. The heartfulness, generosity, compassion, and perspective of St Nicholas is relatable to all, regardless of what skill or talent one has, regardless of how each chooses to earn a living, and regardless of season. 

The Spirit of Christmas is a beautiful sentiment that most of us can hop on board with this time of year. The notion of giving toys, food, and other necessities increases, as we realize how fortunate we are to have what we have. Hopefully through the combined giving hearts of those with a little more, everyone can feel a glowing warmth at Christmas.   

While the Spirit of Christmas is ever-present at the end of each calendar year, we can remind ourselves to carry over that generosity and perspective all the time. We can notice when others are giving from their hearts - how one simple gesture, kind word, or anonymous deed can bring about joy in a moment. 

Giving is selfless and joyful when it's accompanied with sending hope, love, and generosity to others with the intention their lives might be enhanced in some way. How wonderful it can be to give to one another - the gift of time, the gift of believing in someone, giving someone the benefit of the doubt, or a listening ear.  

By opening our hearts and keeping them open year-round, St. Nicholas and his Spirit of love, oversight, and caring is always available.   

Higher Ground

What better way to overcome the seeming trappings of this world than by seeking higher ground?

 

Higher ground provides a perspective to see with a wider lens, catching nuances or aspects we hadn't seen before. Higher ground gives space and potential objectivity, bathing us in a chance to breathe and calculate a meaningful response rather than reacting. Higher ground allows a path to be kind and let people have the benefit of the doubt. When we take this opportunity we may refrain from speaking unkind words and perhaps, instead, uplift someone or a situation.

 

The next time we feel caught by an overwhelming emotion or believe we are trapped by the perceived confines of life, seek and find that higher ground - whatever that looks like for each of us. Once there, open up to witness the expansiveness and wholeness of who we are, and in that space define next steps or approach for ourselves. 

 

The world requires and is in need of our participation. It is comforting, inspiring, and empowering to periodically, yet consistently, view our participation from the higher ground as the results are usually light infused.

Truth

The definition of this word seems to deepen as the years pass.

When we are young, truth is focused on not telling lies, being honest and telling the truth. 

 

In teenage years, truth develops into expressing ourselves in ways that have significance to us.

 

As we move into the 20s and 30s we consider what livelihood(s) matches our values and priorities, expressing truth in a new way.

 

Throughout all this we also consider not telling the truth because someone may take it to heart, they may disagree, be disappointed, or feelings may be hurt.

 

As we grow, we continue to realize the core values and truths that drive us. Living our truth becomes paramount in a deep, self- aware perspective.

 

We seek members of our "tribe" - people who also feel the call, the need, the desire to live their truth - which may not always be aligned with ours, yet we respect one's ability to live their truth as well. For it is in our brilliance and uniqueness of the values and inspirations that drive us to live truthfully that allow us to flourish as a human race.

Where are you living your truth?  What spaces can you create to express your truth, compassionately - to fulfill a passion within and inspire others who dare to listen, who dare to watch, who dare to be inspired to live theirs as well?