Sunday, May 31, 2009
Still way too tense.
BREATHE IN. BREATHE OUT.
LOVE TO ALL JUDGMENT FOR NONE, FOR WE ARE ONE.
Success!
The Guest House - Rumi
Every morning a new arrival
A joy, a depression, a meanness
Some momentary awareness
Comes as an unexpected visitor
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows
Who violently sweep your house
Empty of its furniture
Still treat each guest honorably
He may be cleaning you out
For some new delight!
The dark thought, the shame, the malice
Meet them at the door laughing
And invite them in
Be grateful for whoever comes
Because each has been sent
As a guide from the beyond"
Absolutely Clear - by Khwajeh Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafez Shirazi (1321-1389)
So quickly.
Let it cut more deep.
Let it ferment and season you
As few human
Or even divine ingredients can.
Something missing in my heart tonight
Has made my eyes so soft,
My voice
So tender,
My need of God absolutely clear."
MERCURY RETRO Healer to the Soul
Mercury retrograde is a maintenance period, perfect for revisiting everything one has not gotten to in the last several months. The planet Mercury is associated with the god mercury/ Hermes who is the 'god of the unexpected' and divine coincidences. Hermes/Mercury is the creator of new and sacred spaces.
Mercury retrograde is inevitable regardless of our best-laid plans; we might just get a taste of unexpected luck in a serendipitous coyote medicine type of way. Mercury makes us go to the picnic in the pouring rain and have a great time. It asks us to be fluid in our day and remain flexible, having as many backup plans as it takes. Whenever things seem 'stuck,' Mercury/Hermes introduces fluid movement laced with little chunks of surprise. Mercury retro is all about getting unstuck in thought deed and dreams forgotten.
Mercury in retrograde can be a deep healer of the soul. It asks you to look at what you do not want to address, what you do not want to clear up, what you do not want to heal. The winged messenger sits pondering what he should be doing, what he could be doing, what he was supposed to do. Mercury retrograde is a magical time of slowing down, being made to stop and smell the flowers. It asks you to pay special attention to detail to pay special attention to what is small and minute.
it asks you to address everything that you are afraid of remembering, of becoming, of doing. Call those that you haven't talked to in months or years or decades. Look backwards in time but don't lick your wounds.
Get ready to plant new seeds in your soul. Time beckons you to walk through the past, picture by picture, memory by memory. Having No regrets about who you were or what you did. Allow this mercury retrograde to youth you, to take you back to when you were a child of wonder. Recapture your youth through your memories and then shift those memories into fairy dust and sprinkle it on your life. See the kid in everyone around you and play like your life depends upon it.
As the vibrations of Mercury wrap themselves around you, they will escort you to the land of many knots (nots). In this land of many knots (nots) they ask you to look at what still binds you in your body, what still binds you in your heart, what still binds you in your soul.
Mercury retrograde asks you to look at what you do not want to address, what you do not want to clear up, what you do not want to heal. The winged messenger Mercury has a small limp at this time, as he sits upon a stone beckoning the sacred waters from the healing well to run across his stress lines. He sits there pondering what he should be doing, what he could be doing, what he was supposed to do. The strain upon his winged feet demands he slow in energy, in walk in thought.
Mercury retrograde is a magical time of slowing down, or being made to stop, to smell the flowers of your life. It asks you to pay special attention to detail to pay special attention to what is small and minute. Become as mouse and look closely at what needs to be addressed.
Time beckons you to her side as she walks through the past, picture by picture, memory by memory, thought by thought. The spirit of Time takes you past the fine lines of scrutiny. No bah hum bugs about who you were, what you were or what you did.
Every thread of you is woven into the beautiful tapestry you are now and even if you do not see the beauty reflected in your own eyes, it truly comes as a mirror from Source. Let those around you reflect that beauty with their kindness.
You are a child of God. You are a child of the Universe. Honor yourself as such. Honor yourself those around you in all of their choices. People are enmeshed and immersed in the quick sand of their thoughts. They are not listening and do not hear your woes as theirs internal sound is in Dolby digital surround sound.
Allow this mercury retrograde to youth you, to take you back to when you were a child of wonder, a child of grace. Recapture your youth through your memories and then shift and sift those memories into fairy dust. Youth is first a state of mind, then a state of heart and then a state of body. Allow your body time to catch up with your youthful thoughts. See the kid in everyone around you and play like your life depends upon it - because it does. Youthing gives you life, laughter gives you more life and loving gives you all life.
MERCURY RETRO 2009-2010
January 11-31, 2009
May 6-30, 2009
September 6-29, 2009
December 26, 2009 - January 15, 2010
April 17, 2010 - May 11, 2010
August 20, 2010 - September 12, 2010
December 10-29, 2010
By Gillian MacBeth-Louthan
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Taking a break.
Also, a theme that I have been stumbling upon over and over again lately, which is to not fear anything, not even death, and to be present in the Now Moment. The fear of disease and death is completely wrapped up together with my smoking habit, and both of them must go.
I think it is time to give myself a break. Mind you, mainly I just feel like hammered shit and want to rest. But, I think it would be better if I began to have a more structured day, with time for walking, sunshine, reading, shopping, cooking, and eating, AND resting. (I have a renewed interest in vegetarian eating again as well, with milk, butter, yogurt, cheese and eggs only, no meat. Since trader Joe's is right behind me, there is plenty of support for an organic vegetarian diet). And water - I have to start putting out 4 bottles of water on the counter every day so that I am reminded to drink lots of it. I will wear the patch and do my damndest to not smoke. Even if I slip, it is far better to not smoke all day and slip once in a while rather than to smoke constantly one after the other.
The universe has provided everything I needed, a good surgeon, the insurance and cash to pay my portion, the income to survive even though I am not working, and the love and support of a boyfriend, some very best friends, and even the kindness of strangers.
I have to stop beating myself up. I will never recover until I do. So, my intent is to not want to fix, change or improve anything or anyone, even my relationships with other people whom I love. They will fix themselves.
Can we all just give ourselves a break, get along, and enjoy the ride? This is my innermost intention.
LOVE TO ALL, JUDGMENT FOR NONE, FOR WE ARE ONE.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Pulsating energy.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Orgasm can be such a life-saver.
Monday, May 25, 2009
I lived to be 46.
Many thanks to Jesse and Michael for the evening at my favorite restaurant (Japanese teppanyaki), to Chuck and Anda for preparing the Vietnamese dish Pho, to Benjamin for whipping up a gourmet dinner for 5 on Monday, to Dale for snuggling way close for a day and a half, which helped me uncover the unconscious fear that I do not feel safe in my own body (a chronic pain reaction). Thanks to Michael for the car wash, and the special interest in my well-being. All of you made my birthday pleasant, and all of you continue to make my life bearable when it would otherwise not be. Since I am able to say that I have you near, I am able to say that I have everything that I could possibly need.
Thanks to Matt for chiming in that when he feels helpless to help his boyfriend, all he does is hold him. Sometimes that is the only medicine that is effective.
I'm not a big cake eater, but maybe I should proceed with baking a cake just so that I can have the ritual of blowing out the candles. That might make me feel a bit more connected to the whole situation, instead of feeling that it is somehow incomplete or that I skipped part of it, and then I might be able to finalize it and move on to more healing. I mean everybody wants to blow out the candles, right? I think that is a fine project for this week. I wonder if it will make me feel any better or different.
I am sorry for any transgressions and beg forgiveness. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or to have anyone feeling badly on my account. It's not worth it. It's always best to forgive.
UPDATE: In his typical sweet, thoughtful, generous fashion, Michael brought up a plate of 46 candles and sang Happy Birthday and let me blow out the candles, after I blogged about whether there were any keys to be found to regaining my happiness through tradition and ritual. His desire to "fix" my depression is strong, and his devotion to my friendship touches my heart deeply. I should be crying like a baby with happiness and joy, but cannot access the joy. He is a wonderful friend.
Friday, May 22, 2009
All roads lead to...
Mayan Astrology for 2009 - speaks to me directly.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
My Prayer.
Please rid me of the feeling of isolation.
Please send someone to hold me tight, morning, afternoon, evening or night.
Benjamin fails.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Benjamin came.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
And you're damned right I am worthy of being touched like a King upon request.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Yet another touchless, hugless day.
Friday, May 15, 2009
46 years of singledom.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
What can I DO to fix this hole in my heart?
Would you be willing to open your heart to me? Completely? And allow me to do the same? It's the only way to heal and live fully freely. And if I can't have a romance with you, will you act and allow me to act romantically anyway? Do you have the guts to believe that my intentions might actually be pure? Boy, girl, young, old, we could all use a little more romance, in my estimation.
May 2009 Divine Alignment
The concise trajectory that you can travel to be truly free in all ways.
The truth is, there is no such path to be found.
You are a hologram of All That Is, everything exists within you.
Your activity of seeking the path of liberation actually limits you in experiencing and knowing what already is.
The more still you can become within your being. . .
The more clearly you will know and experience the most expansive aspects of who you are in truth.
It is there, in that most expanded place of pure essence. . .
Where you and I have no defining boundaries. . . we are One.
Surrender into our essence and consider yourself liberated NOW.
Divine Self via Simeon Chiron Nartoomid
http://www.spiritheart.org/ascension/simeon.htm
What do I do? How can I overcome the depression that I awaken with each day?
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Did I tell you lately...
The reason I can stand my suffering is because I get to be with you and touch you and hold you.
Your love sustains me, because I feel it in my heart. All of you.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Palm Springs vacation/brain reset button.
Can't you just see my multi-colored dining room table in this spot?
I am not sure about the glass dining table, I mean it is a nude resort after all, and wouldn't the visual access to the entire bodies just be a distraction? LOLOL
I would fall out of bed in the morning and into a chaise lounge by the pool.
The view of San Jacinto Mountain was spectacular.
On the 4th day the wild roadrunner showed up begging for food.
He nests in the pine tree out front and runs down off the roof onto this I-beam, waiting for meal delivery.
And Steven, one of the owners, complies with stew meat.
I was able to reset the button in my brain somewhat, and have a better outlook than I did before I went. I was very happy that Dale surprised me by showing up for part of the weekend, and I wish that my friends had been able to join me for this most relaxing time in paradise. I missed them dreadfully, and was glad to return home to their open arms. I could tell that they missed me, too!
Steven was telling me that the week before, a masturbation group rented the entire house next door (which is also part of the Triangle Inn resort) and had a week-long gooning party. That sounds like my kind of people, and I hope to make the next event.
I am in favor of open masturbation, which could be viewed as just another fun social activity, instead of hiding in shame, but always wondered where the like-minded peeps were. This viewpoint is considered radical by some. Ask and ye shall receive I guess! It's hot and sexy, it's harmless (from the disease standpoint), and it's fun. Besides, it releases natural endorphins and I need all the help with pain control that I can get.
LOVE TO ALL, JUDGMENT FOR NONE, FOR WE ARE ONE.
Wishing everyone lots of Love.
LOVE TO ALL, JUDGMENT FOR NONE, FOR WE ARE ONE.