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[Edit] New Book...Transitions of the Soul [with me in it!] -- Susie Lee, 17:40:17 02/17/01 Sat [1]
About 3 years ago, I submitted a personal narrative with the names, institutions, dates on a separate, go-ahead-and-check-me-out page which was accepted for a proposed book whose tentative title, in 1998 was going to be The Day that Death Died, which was *not* that great a title.
:)
Guess what I got in the mail, Yesterday!? A specially autographed copy by the "forwarding and afterwarding" author, Nick Bunick ( his other books are "The Messengers", and "In God's Truth") in which my little narrative appears, entitled...
TRANSITIONS Of The SOUL, (True Stories From Ordinary People)
copyright 2001, by The Hampton Roads Pub.Inc.,
and my little narrative is entitled "I'm Here, Tilton, I'm Here!" by Susan Lee
Hey!, This is the SUSAN LEE that YOU guys all know and have written and some spoken with for a bit over a year! Me! I was Susie Lee-Tilton at the time of the narrative and had been living IN the Hampton Roads of Virginia when I had the very experiences I wrote about! (first in Hampton, then in Newport News, then in Norfolk, Va.)
But I think this is JUST SO DOGGONED N I C E !!!
Oh, here, the ISBN number is 1-57174-252-2 Tell all your booksellers you want to see this (I don't care if you buy it or not, I just want cha to LOOK! :) in their bookstores!
(smartalecky, silly Susie Lee!)
[Edit] Web page -- Rachel, 17:46:25 02/14/01 Wed [1]
Hi to everyone
Chrissie...thanks for the compliment about my photo....it was taken by a professional photographer. The web page is a single one and is very limited in size ( 100kb) because it's part of a project that alt support cancer breast are doing. Cancersupporters.com have given us some space so that we are more user friendly to people looking for support as they tackle cancer. That's why it's just a photo and a bio. I hope you don't mind me putting up Lighting the Path as a favourite...please say if you do and I'll change it immediately. Glad to hear Indi is doing well. Chemo is so expensive...how are you managing...I'm sure he's worth it! I had private chemo in Germany and had to pay some of the bills before being reimbursed by my husband's employer...scary huge sums of money! But I'M worth it too!!!!
Hi Christy...can't believe you've been ill again..poor you and poor Courtney. Hope you have a healthier Spring!
Hugs to all
Rachel
Hugs to all
[Edit] HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL FELLOW PATH WALKERS -- Christy, 15:18:32 02/14/01 Wed [1]
Hey everybody,
I have been out with the flu, and then my daughter got really sick. We are both healthy now. I'm still gaining back my strength from being up all night with Courtney several days last week.
Chrissie..Glad to here that Indi is doing so well. A very strong cat...
Rose..Thanks for the daily postings. I learn so much
Rachel..I hope to see you in the chat room sometimes.
Rosie..I've missed you in the chat room, too.
Monique..Sorry I missed the chance to say Happy Birthday..
Hello to Laurie, Kelly, CarolB, Joe, Jen, Mae, and everyone else that I missed.
I am Love.
You are Love.
We are Love together!!
I am Amaterasu!!
Today is a wonderful Day. It is a special Day. It is the beginning of the rest of your life! Do you want to continue your life in the way it has been going or do you want to shift today to having a love affair with the rest of your life? If you want a love affair with Yourself for the rest of your life here is how you begin today!!
I love You. Yes, You! Not the person you are reading this to, not your family and relations but you, you Yourself! This is very personal. It is between you and me. This is about you loving yourself more than anyone else on this earth. This is about you loving yourself more than anything else on earth or anywhere else in the universe. This is about you loving what God/Goddess/All that Is has created more than anything else in the solar system. This is about Love Itself, for Love is Love is Love is Love.
There is only one way to begin to Love and to know Love. That is to love what you know. The only thing in this universe that you know is YOU! This may be hard for many of you to grasp or accept but the only thing or Being that you know anything about is Yourself. Since God (Source, Creator - Your word for the supreme Being) created You and then created you in such a way so that your every thought, feeling, emotion and action created your environment and Reality, the only place in which you can start from in knowing your reality is with YOU!
You are your Reality! Do you like it? Do you want to continue it? Good go ahead - you are doing well. If you want to shift to a new reality or a new way of Being or a different experience of this life then begin anew today.
You are all you are! You are all you have. You have everything you need to create what you want most in life. What you truly want most in life is to love YOURSELF and to create for YOURSELF a world in which all other Beings with which you are surrounded love you, understand you, respect you and allow you to be yourself with them in all honesty, openly Being yourself truly in every way every moment of every day and being accepted for it. Yes?? To do this you must start with yourself!
Today choose to spend some time with yourself. Write out a series of questions you would like to know about someone if you were meeting them for the first time. In other words go on a first date with yourself. Ask yourself the questions and answer them honestly for yourself.
WHO ARE YOU?
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOURSELF TO SOMEONE WHO DID NOT KNOW YOU?
Do you think in terms of yourself as what you do, as who you are in relationship with or as to your feelings? Really look at your answers.
Again WHO ARE YOU?
Think in terms of physical. (male, female), the roles you play (husband, wife, mother, father, daughter, son, brother, sister etc.) emotional, (what do these roles mean to you - are you happy in them, do you want to shift them, do you want to clear them or change them in any way?). Mental,(how do you see yourself, intelligent, stupid, mediocre?)
Remember, while you are doing this be honest with yourself - not as others see you or what they have said about you but what you truly believe about yourself at this given time. If you are not sure what you believe then make a note of that as well so you can continue to look at these issues for you must know who you are for yourself before you can be completely aware of yourself or change yourself into what you want yourself to be.
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING ON THIS EARTH?
WHY ARE YOU HERE? HOW DO YOU FIT IN ON EARTH?
HOW DO YOU LIKE IT HERE?
Again answer these questions honestly for yourself as if someone was asking you them whom you really wanted to cultivate and get to know. Listen to yourself answering. What are you learning about yourself? Take the information and explore your inner most Being. Is this person you are hearing and showing yourself to be what you have always wanted to be?
ARE YOU FULFILLED IN THIS MOMENT AS YOU ARE TODAY??
Then move to the spiritual aspect of yourself. There is a saying on your planet, said by a great Master "You are not a Human Being looking for your Spirituality, but a Spiritual Being having a Human Experience!" Think upon that for a moment. You are a Spiritual Being - you don't have to strive for it, work for it or do penance for it. YOU ARE A SPIRITUAL BEING - YOU CAME IN AS ONE, true you forgot in part but that does not change the fact one iota. YOU ARE A SPIRITUAL BEING and there is nothing you can do or think that can change or take this away from you. You are however, having a very human experience which is precisely what you came here for.
HOW ARE YOU DOING WITH THIS EXPERIENCE?
IS IT DIFFICULT FOR YOU?
ARE YOU ENJOYING IT?
ARE YOU GOOD AT IT?
IF YOU ARE BEING THE BEST YOU YOU CAN BE AT THE MOMENT, HOW WOULD YOU CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE TELLING YOURSELF RIGHT NOW, AS YOU LISTEN TO YOURSELF TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE ONLY ONE STOPPING YOU FROM BEING YOUR PERFECT SELF IS YOU?
Remember be honest with yourself here. You are telling yourself who you want to become and why you are not perfect in this moment.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT YOURSELF?
WHAT DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF? DO YOU LIKE YOURSELF?
DO YOU LOVE YOURSELF?
Look at and listen to all the answers to the above questions. Make up more questions for yourself as to things you would want to know about someone you you wan t to love (fall in love with and spend the rest of your life with). Remember questions like WHAT MAKES YOU TICK?
WHAT GIVES YOUR LIFE MEANING?
WHAT MAKES YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING?
WHAT DO YOU LOVE TO DO MOST?
WHAT AND WHO DO YOU LOVE MOST?
Keep on going!
Now, after taking stock of the answers given would you love this person?
Would you want this person to be your best friend?
Would you want to spend the rest of your life with this person in a love relationship? If YES, then you are ready for the next stage of your Love relationship and you must be having a terrific day. Love yourself and keep on with it.
If your answer is NO, then you have some work to do. Now, today is the time to start changing your attitude towards yourself. Remember, I said time to change your attitude. You are lovable and you are perfect but you have forgotten this fact and you have believed the lies of those around you who have not given you this feedback. Due to inconsistencies, confusions and lies told to you in the past you are now caught in a tangled web of repeating a horrible nightmare in which you are less than perfect. Today you have permission to wake up and see the nightmare for what it is. Only you can give yourself permission to wake up. Only you can decide to move on in life another way. Only you can decide to give yourself permission to live with your guidance and give it permission to give you another kind of experience than what you have experienced up until this point.
Love is always in your life. However, you may not be feeling it or even recognizing it. Your sabotaging self may be keeping you from the very experience you are telling yourself you want to have. If this is so call upon your guidance right now. Let go of the past way of experiencing your life. Give your guidance permission to guide you into a new way of experiencing yourself , of defining yourself of imaging yourself so that you also can know who you are as I(we) do from this vantage point.
Today I want you to know YOU ARE LOVE! I want you to know it, feel it, think it and Be it!
BECOME YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND .ALWAYS TREAT YOURSELF WITH COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT.
DO NOT JUDGE YOURSELF, BUT ALWAYS ASK YOUR GUIDANCE FOR UNDERSTANDING AS TO WHAT IS THE MOST LOVING ACTION TO TAKE IN ANY SITUATION YOU FIND YOURSELF IN AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT.
THEN EXTEND WHO YOU ARE TO EVERYONE ELSE. TREAT THEM AS YOU WOULD YOURSELF.
NOW EXTEND THIS LOVE TO EVERY OTHER BEING IN THE UNIVERSE YOU FIND YOURSELF IN RELATIONSHIP WITH!
When you understand and live what I am saying to you today you will have accessed your ability to create your Reality! The key is that it all starts with yourself and your relationship with yourself. Understand how much I and all your guidance loves you and wants you to understand and accept this fact so that we can move with you into your next level of being yourself.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!
From: A&C Queensley
Communication House
284 Channel Ridge Drive
Salt Spring, BC V8K 1G6 Canada
Tel (250) 537-8391 Fax (250) 537-8392
http://www.saltspring.com/communication-house/
Remember "thought falls into the reservoir of your heart, and your emotion creates your reality" Know your thoughts
Love, Light, Hugs, Laughter, Purpose, Peace & Passion
Chrissie :)* (ô/) & Indi :)* (kittie hugs and meows)
Sorrie haven't had time to post ... Rachel, way to go on your web page! I took a quick look the other nite and impressed!! Beautiful beautiful beautiful photo of you. I really love it. I will take a closer look soon. Is it just the front page that's done as I couldn't see anywhere else to go ...?
p/s Rachel, yes, Indi is continuing to do well on his chemotherapy and is happy and healthy; albeit still a little too skinny for my liking. However he does have a healthy appetite and is very happy and we are bonding more. I'm on my Reiki I and II course this weekend and look forward to using it to help Indi go towards a full cure instead of being just in remission. I would like Indi to be with me another 5 years at least.
Monique, you'll be so near to us in France on the 23rd! Any chance of coming down to London at all for a day trip or something by Eurostar?? :)* It would be good to see you. All my money is going to chemotherapy for Indi (which is like a second mini mortgage) and also towards the fare and costs of my upcoming holiday to Jakarta to see my grandmother
[Edit] Happy Valentine's DAy -- Rachel, 07:47:28 02/14/01 Wed [1]
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to all who visit Lighting the Path.
Hugs
Rachel
This must be 'Let's all go adopt a ferret'-month. Over the last four days
we've had calls and fielded bunches of folks and have wound up
adopting-out 5 ferrets,
(you know what's really Nice?, one of the older-adpted-out ferrets has gone to be friends with a
paraplegic fellow who just wanted a fur-person to keep him company, and Kon-Tiki
Far-Traveled, who loves to lap-sit most of the time, and entertain his humans with ferrety antics
some of the time has been a PERFECT match! :)
taking in 2, then adopting out a pair of doves and
taking in an 18-inch green iguana who was homeless and nerve-frazzled
from a three-year-old banging on his iguan-arium and screaming at the top
of his little bellows-lungs at it. Then we went on a couple of calls to rescue
two more 'bachelor'-ferrets whose former owners were too ill to look after
their friends any longer.
Spring-bizzies. At least I've got four good-sized cages ready to make up
into 'ferret-condo's' for the next bunch coming in from another overloaded
shelter...
:)
[Edit] Web page -- Rachel, 20:06:17 02/12/01 Mon [1]
Hi to everyone at Lighting the Path,
A belated Happy Birthday Monique...hope you have a wonderful trip to France. I am going to Paris in March...can't wait!
Chrissie....i hope Indi is continuing to do well with the chemo.
I wanted to let you know that I now have a web page! It's my first attempt at anything so technical and it was such fun! It's part of a breast cancer site hence the subject matter..we are an online support group and are finally getting to know each other through having biography pages. You can see it at:
www.cancersupporters.com/users/piper/index.html
I'm going now as the 'Happy Birthday' tune is drowning out the calming CD I have playing!!
Much love to all
Rachel
[Edit] why you!! -- mohammed, 21:23:30 02/10/01 Sat [1]
[Edit] birthday wishes -- Mae, 04:53:55 02/10/01 Sat [1]
Happy Birthday to you, Monique.
Interesting post re trees, Susie Lee.
Much Love 'n Light to All,
Mae
[Edit] Trees who will help you .... which ones, and how. -- Susie Lee, 01:52:32 02/10/01 Sat [1]
Now I'm delving into old Druidic knowing.
Still at the top of the list for the trees which actually enjoy drawing OUT pains and
aches as you lean against them are...PINE, especially long-leaf pine, but nearly any
pine tree with a trunk you can lean against will do you this favor. Best in the
mornings, but Pine will draw out from you all your petty aches, your sharp twinges
and your throbbing pains, sucking it into itself like a sponge!. Remember to send
your Pine tree a loving (((thank you!))), for the loving vibrations you exude to it in
return are rejuvenating and will allow your Pine to once again draw-out your pain
the very next day!
For learning the histories and the deep wisdom of things on a cellular level, the
Teachers are the Oaks. Black Oak is pragmatic and gives no sympathetic quarter to
the Portals of Knowings' darker vistas, shown side-by side with the brighter. White
Oak and Pin Oak are more higher-"minded", and will actually accent the
positive-helpful-Knowings. Red Oak is very vigorous and also will assist in the
general Knowing-exchange process once you've come into contact and Open your
self to that exchange. Unlike Pines, which can enter into a benficent exchange as
early as a 10-year-old tree, all the Oaks take many more years towards their
maturation (average age is 50 years before they CAN produce acorns!) and so
mostly only those Oaks over 50 years of age will be able to enter into a
Knowing-exchange with a human.
For strength, the Ash. Ash-wood are what baseball-bats are made from, and, also,
for hundreds, likely thousands of years, the Druidic staff. Strength and clarity you
will feel when leaning up against an Ash.
For psychic channel assistance and second-sight help, a living Rowan tree. Harm it
not. She may only give you aid as she lives. In some of the oldest Circles, the
Rowan's gentle voice is the Very "voice of the Mother", the all-mother Goddess.
[Edit] For Jennifer -- Monique, 04:23:10 02/09/01 Fri [1]
Hi Jen,
Thank you for the special birthday banner. You are so clever and sweet to have thought of me!! I tried to email you by clicking on your name, but the address is wrong... and it was returned. No problem :-))
Blessings,
Thank you so much for all the warm (and artistic) birthday wishes. I am blushing and enjoying all the attention! Chrissie: Wow for the special birthday card and the music on the Lighting the Path site. What a thrill when I signed on!
I have had a great birthday week, filled with the good wishes of my friends and other loved ones. I feel blessed, and I am! I even had great sunshine on my birthday, a treat in Seattle these days :-)
Spring is coming and I am ready for it! Going to France 2/23 and still cool about it. Yeahh.
Love and blessings to everyone.
Monique
[Edit] Regarding trees, by Susie Lee -- Susie Lee, 02:29:38 02/09/01 Fri [1]
* * * REGARDING TREES * * *
As has been mentioned, plants have all of them, also, soul-energy. And among the plant-celled,
trees are, many of them in the 'highest-developed' top-ten-percent of the plant-celled.
Among the trees are those which are Awakened to enough of a degree within themselves to
speak to us, and be heard, by those among us (humans) who are in-touch with enough of their
own Source to 'hear'them.
I've found the 'ratio' of self-Awake and 'bespeaking' trees is one in every
1,000 to-5,000 or so, on the average. Often, near or at an area where much human meditating
and inner-speaking is done (introspection, praying, wondering, anguishing, all silently ...Speaking
within the mind!)
such as at or near cemeteries, monateries/nunneries of all denominations, or groves where deep,
reverent worship is genuinely observed. At or near these, one is very likely to 'hear' in the back of
their minds, the faint, 'buzzy', brought-together-inside-the-back-of-your-head
word/concepts of a tree. Once in a very great while, you might even 'hear' a conversing between
one tree and another, though generally I've found the 'conversant' trees are either individuals or
group-connected-mind who're sharing the same root-system.
Sometimes Banyan trees or aspen trees are that way. Next time you're in an old, and old-treed
cemetery of a shining sunlit day, linger awhile beneath the spreading shades, and listen for a
faint-buzzy-come-together ALMOST-'voice' sent straight
into the back of your head,...{[(( hello! ))]}
Answer that poor tree! It only wants someone to bespeak with!
"We're never so vulnerable than when we trust someone--but
paradoxically, if we cannot trust, neither can we find love or joy."
~ Walter Anderson
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TODAY'S POSITIVE THOUGHT:
You can choose your beliefs.
TODAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION:
I recognize my limiting beliefs and replace them
with beliefs of my choice.
TODAY'S POSITIVE VISUALIZATION:
As I close my eyes, I allow myself to experience
the power of my beliefs to create my reality. I
see these beliefs as the building blocks of all my
experiences in life. I imagine myself easily recognizing
my core beliefs and replacing those that no longer serve
me. In my mind's eye, I see myself experiencing the
wondrous life my new beliefs have created for me. I
combine these thoughts and images with a feeling of joy
and let them go.
Positive Living Tip of the Day
Handling Rejection
Handling rejection is tough. Even the most confident people have a hard time dealing with a firm "no." Handling rejection is especially hard in the business world, when your job is to get a firm "yes." It is how you handle rejection and failure that shows what you are really made of.
Do you go down fighting? Do you fall apart? Do you take setbacks in stride? Do you seek revenge? Whatever your method is in handling rejection, here are some tips to get you moving on with your life.
-Save face and be grown up. Don't pout, give dirty looks, curse, make a nasty comment, or leave in a huff.
-Be polite. Wish your rejecter good things for his/her future.
-Thank him for his honesty and for not wasting your time.
-Smile and keep on smiling.
Dear Chrissie, Monique, Rose, Jennifer, Christy, CarolB, Rachel, Joe, Laura and all at the path.
Its been ages since i have written but i am kept busy here at work with our end of financial year. I have also returned
to studies to keep my mind occupied and this has just taken
so much of my time.
Chrissie good news about Indi. I continue to send lots of prayers and Reiki to you both. Good progress with your parents. Its wonderful news and its like rediscovering you and your parents at the same time.
Joe i hope you are well. Done any travelling???
Rachel i owe you an email as well as Christy.
To everyone i enjoy reading the comments and the sharing and as always you are all in my thoughts.
Love
Rosie
[Edit] but ONCE in three THOUSAND years...! -- Susie Lee, 12:07:35 02/06/01 Tue [1]
In Korea, flowers that bloom just once every 3000 years are reportedly budding on the forehead of a gold statue of Kwan Yin, the compassionate feminine goddess. They are said to bloom only when "the Sage King of the Future" comes into the world. A nice thought for this Aquarius/Leo full moon. Imagine: the same moonlight that touches you, also touches these miraculous white blossoms.
[Edit] Loving Each Day -- Chrissie :)*, 13:37:53 02/05/01 Mon [1]
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LOVING EACH DAY
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Love is the only channel for clear communication.
And peace is the parent of love.
- John-Roger
(From: The Way Out Book)
[Edit] Forgiveness is a Destination -- Chrissie :)*, 12:09:24 02/05/01 Mon [1]
FORGIVENESS IS A DESTINATION
Forgiveness is a destination and not an action. Yet forgive and forget you
must, if you are to move forward whole. If you harbor anger and resentment,
they become your god. They fill your days with endless inner arguments.
Forgiveness is a destination and not an action.
If forgiveness is your destination, here are your road markers:
1. Write a letter that you will not send. Express all emotions, all
conversations you have had in your head. Write the letter over and over,
each time going deeper inside to express your full emotions.
2. Take inventory of your actions. How did you contribute to the
situation? What motivated you? How will you respond differently next time
at each of the key junctures?
3. Visualize yourself in a conversation with the other person. Tell
him/her everything and see him/her listen. Hold back nothing.
4. Create compassion by understanding. Look at the other's motivations.
What made his/her actions inevitable? You do not have to approve or agree.
Simply understand.
5. Wish him or her well. In the brunt of anger, especially then, wish him
or her well. Even artificially done in the beginning, over time this will
become genuine.
Having taken these steps enough times you will arrive at forgiveness and be
free to move forward restored.
I don't have the reference as to where this comes from - if anyone can credit the author, please do so :)* Thx.
[Edit] Love is The Way - Louise Hay & Jai Josefs -- Chrissie :)*, 11:58:16 02/05/01 Mon [1]
LOVE IS THE WAY
Sometimes I feel the spirit, sometimes I feel so sad
Sometimes I feel so near it, other times I hurt so bad.
Some days it all feels wonderful. And some nights, I want to cry
Sometimes I feel, like my dreams can become real Sometimes I just want to let them die
Remembering and Forgetting That's the game that we play
We trip so far, we forget who we really are, till we remember; That LOVE is the way
The light that shines inside of us, Is brighter, brighter than the sun
But sometimes we ignore it We're so busy trying to get things done.
Sometimes it all seems so important In what we say, and how we do.
Then sometimes, I'll feel the silence, And I know what's really true.
Remembering and Forgetting That's the game that we play
We trip so far, we forget who we really are, till we remember; That LOVE is the way
Sometimes the illusions, we create can seem so real,that we loose sight of the love so easily.
Sometimes we get so far inside the pain we feel, till we look around and see
That learning to be free is just....
Remembering and Forgetting That's the game that we play
We trip so far, we forget who we really are, till we remember; That LOVE is the way
To Remember............
WORDS/MUSIC by JAI JOSEFS/from HAY HOUSE/LOUISE L.HAY
Blessing Your Self with
"Water Of Well-Being 'spell' "
In the time while the Moon's cycle is in it's Increase (waxing), go to the seashore after the tide turns from ebb to flood.
Collect from the ninth wave a jar of seawater. The count begins at your discretion. It can be the first wave to touch your feet or a breaking crest you see at a distance. Counting the waves by sight is often confused by contrary currents or eddies, so it is far easier to close your eyes and depend on the sound of each wave as it hits the shore. Scoop up the water from the ninth wave in one fluid motion.
Now stand quietly and draw in the surging energy of the sea and wind. You will sense the right moment to dip water from the jar with your fore, middle, and ring fingers - one at a time in that order - to lightly touch
your forehead saying:
'One for courage.
Two for patience.
Three for luck.'
You can perform this rite on any major Sabbat that falls within a waxing Moon, but it is said to be especially effective at Candlemas. Keep the sacred water in a safe and dark place to use throughout the year whenever necessity arises.
[Edit] Greetings to all at Lighting The Path -- Chrissie :)*, 11:47:19 02/04/01 Sun [1]
Dear fellow travellers (smiles)
I have been around reading your messages albeit unable to post as my attention has been on my personal self growth these past few days and posting at my Hoffman support group. Things are happening at the right time, space and sequence and I am where I need to be right here and now (smiles) though I am also always here at Lighting The Path (smiles) and my thoughts are always with you all.
Mae, our work is a lifelong journey and it's a daily process. I've definitely since the Process been coming across my own set of obstacles and growth and some of it has been hard and hurts and I want to run away from the painful growth (which Marianne Williamson called birth pains!) but I've faced them head on and slowly they don't seem so bad after all and not quite as scary as I made them out to be in my mind. I guess we give the fear the power and make it scarier than it is with the power of our thoughts as we are the only thinkers in our minds. Sometimes I forget that!
My relationship with my parents is growing from strength to strength and even that with my mother. I've finally been able to share with her how I feel when she pushes my buttons and she is listening now and hears me and makes an attempt to stop doing so and doesn't blank me like she used to and it's a wonderful change for the both of us.
Indi had his fifth chemo session yesterday and the oncologist was again very pleased with his progress and couldn't find any swelling at all. I asked what that meant and he said that it means that Indi's cancer has gone into remission and that if we stopped chemotherapy the cancer would return; but that he was very very very pleased with Indi's progress so far. We may soon be able to expand out the treatments in between chemo sessions ie instead of weekly it can be fortnightly or monthly.
Indi is looking very healthy, has a big appetite, his eyes are bright and big, his fur seems shiny and healthy, he's running around like a kitten again and is full of life. Thx so much for all your love and support and if Indi were here (smiles) he would meow, rub up against all of you and demand some kittie hugs (smiles) and ask for his belly to be rubbed (smiles).
My love to you all
Love, Light & Blessings
Chrissie :)* ^i^
Hi to Rachel, Christy, CarolB, Joe, Monique (who's birthday is coming up soon!), Vanda, Lilian, Susie, Rosie, Rose et all :)*
[Edit] The Story of The Rainbow Bridge -- Susie Lee, 17:22:21 02/01/01 Thu [1]
The Bridge
Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray,
damp and dismal as could be imagined. All of the recent arrivals had no idea what to think, as they had never experienced a day like this, before. But the animals who had been waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was going on and started to gather at the pathway leading to The Bridge to watch.
It wasn't long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. The other animals, the ones who had been there for a while, knew what his story was right away, for they had seen this happen far too often.
He approached slowly, obviously in great emotional pain, but with no sign of injury or illness. Unlike all the others waiting at The Bridge, this animal had not been restored to youth and made healthy and vigorous again.
As he walked toward The Bridge, he watched the other animals watching him. He knew he was out of place here and the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But, alas, as he approached The Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who apologized, but told him that he would not be able to pass. Only those who were with their people could pass over the Rainbow Bridge.
With no place else to turn, the elderly animal turned towards the fields before The Bridge and saw a group of other animals like himself, also elderly and infirm. They weren't playing but lying on the green grass, forlornly staring out at the pathway leading to The Bridge. And, so, he took his place among them, watching the pathway, and waiting.
One of the newest arrivals didn't understand what he'd just witnessed, and asked one of the animals that had been there for a while to explain it to him.
" You see, that poor animal was a rescue. He was turned in to rescue just as you see him now, an older animal with his fur graying and his eyes clouding. He never made it out of rescue and passed on with only the love of his rescuer for comfort as he left the earthly existence. Because he had no family to give his love to, he has no one to escort him across the Rainbow Bridge." The first one thought a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?" He was about to receive his answer.
The clouds suddenly parted and the gloom lifted. Approaching the Bridge could be seen a single person and among the older animals, a whole group was suddenly bathed in a Golden Light and they were all young and healthy again, just as they were in the prime of Life. ( "Watch and see"said the second) A second group of animals from those waiting came to the pathway and bowed low as the person neared.
At each bowed head, the person offered a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. The newly restored animals fell into line and followed the person towards the Bridge. They all crossed The Bridge together. "What happened?"
"That was a Rescuer. The animals you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of the Rescuer's work. They will cross when their new families arrive. Those you saw restored were those who never found homes.
When a Rescuer arrives, they are allowed to perform one final act of rescue.
They are allowed to escort those poor animals that they couldn't place on earth,
Across The Rainbow Bridge.
[Edit] Rejoicing in the good news re Indi -- Mae, 05:26:29 02/01/01 Thu [1]
Chrissie-Delighted that Indi is doing so well... I know only too well re the bond between a pet and his/her human companion.
Christy-Thanks. Oh yes, that proverbial judge in my head gets me stuck for sure! Much to work on...
Much Love & Many Blessings to All Who Visit here,
Mae
It’s been hectic since my Hoffman Weekend Retreat followed by our second group support meeting on Monday night and last nite was yoga and tonite is aqua aerobics … it’s all non stop and there is much to do at home as well from the weekend.
Good news re Indi (smiles), who had his fourth chemotherapy session on Friday before my retreat and the vet confirmed that he could no longer feel Indi’s swollen lymph nodes, meaning they are no longer swollen! Yes! He’s really pleased and it’s wonderful news that in just 3 weeks Indi has making such good progress! The vet continues to agree that it’s all the love and light Indi is receiving worldwide and the Reiki healing he is receiving from those who practice Reiki including the Reiki masters – so thx so much everyone for playing such an important part in Indi’s recovery! He’s put on the weight he lost and he is no longer skin and bones and has filled out wonderfully, his eyes are bright, he is so very happy, we have a close bond now and he is just very happy and feeling so very alive.
Rachel, way to go on filling up your Life Grid (smiles). It's amazing how things happen and fall into place when we are ready.
Christy, it's good to hear from you. Though I haven't posted much lately, it's cos I've been so busy but I do drop by and read the messages, like everyone else but just not much time to post - you all should know by now I like to post properly and not just quickies etc. I just haven't had the time, with Indi being unwell and driving a 130 mile round trip to the vets for his chemotherapy etc.
(My note: A pagan is, by the word's definition, a person-of-the-country. Originally used to differentiate inner-city or high-castle dwellers from all other country folk. Me, I'm a Very Countrified person, I feel I belong to ALL the earth, and vice versa. And so, Balanced Be! :)
GODDESS NEWS:
Ed. Note: This is a great project and has real strong International
possibilities. If you have kids, Check it out.
Pagan Scouting announced
The creation of a nationwide Pagan oriented scouting program, known as
"SpiralScouts" (TM) has been announced by the Aquarian Tabernacle Church of the Seattle area, to fill the void left by prejudicial treatment of other established children's programs. It is formally incorporated at Imbolc,2001, and an appropriate venture for the new millennium.
SpiralScouts, a program for girls and boys working, playing and learning together, has existed within the church to benefit member's children for over a year. Recently word about it spread on the internet and, due to the great demand, it has been formalized into an expanded program under the name SpiralScouts International, Inc., a nonprofit subsidiary of the ATC. SpiralScouts supplies leadership handbooks, awards, merit badges and pins,embroidered shoulder patches, and activities handbooks to make the program
work for you on a local basis.
The program has a unique approach to scouting. Each group is led by both a male and a female adult, to achieve and teach that balance that is so central to Paganism. While it is based on Pagan beliefs and practices, it is designed to be adaptable by other non hostile minority faiths as well, by substitution of the faith based activities with their own. In addition to the usual fun activities and woods lore, camping and the customary scouting activities,the program includes teaching about the many mythologies of the ancient world.
Uniquely, it includes a component new to scouting - life strategies and skills for teens, to help them learn early how to have good relationships with their peers and adults, and interpersonal skills that will serve them throughout their adult lives.
Within the program there are three levels of child participation:
FireFlies, who range from preschoolers trough age 8; SpiralScouts, ranging from age 8
through 14; and PathFinders, who range from 14 upward. Groups are organized into Circles, which may be made up of Hearths for the different age groups.
There is a provision to enable chartering of single family, isolated Hearths for parents who may be remote from other Pagans and want their children to benefit . This is believed to be the only Pagan oriented scouting program in existence.
Member children wear a simple uniform purchasable anywhere, consisting
of khaki pants, skirt or shorts, and a dark forest green dress shirt. Over this is worn a chocolate brown hooded bib on which they may display their awards
and honors, giving the outfit a definitely Pagan look. The pattern for the
hood is available from HQ, as are ready-made hoods for those who don't sew. There are at the moment, 28 charters pending approval throughout the
U.S.,Canada, Australia, the U.K. and South Africa, and more requests are being
received daily. For those who wish to look into leading or sponsoring a
local
group, more information may be found at our web site, ,
by e-mailing , or by writing to SpiralScouts
International, c/o ATC, Post Office Box 409, Index, Washington 98256-0409
for
a list of requirements, and a publications and paraphernalia list (patches,
awards, pins, etc.)
Love and Light!!
~~*Meredith*~~
(my idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance)
Rachel..girlfriend, are you busy or what? Congratulations on taking steps to change your life. You are on the right path.
Mae..I, too, found it difficult to find empathy with others.
The lesson I found in Debbie's book, is that my own judgement of others keeps me stuck. Also, I have many of the qualities that I judge in others. I could never relate or empathize with a rapist, but what I do is pray for their souls, and the souls of their victims and victims' families.
I found under my judgement of my mother was my fear that I would become her. Also, I have some of her qualities that I hate, but I work hard at identifying them and letting them go. My mother's role is to be a victim in her children's lives so we will rescue her. I have to look at my relationship with my daughter to see how I might be playing on her sympathy to get attention or emotional rescue.
So far, no news about my book. It is hard waiting, but I know the best thing for me is to release it to my Higher Power whom I like to call Big Boy. It's all good.
Chrissie..How is your precious Indi? I hope he is feeling better.
Rosie..I keep missing you in the chat room.
Hey to Rose, Kelly, Brenna, Joe, Jen, Laurie, CarolB, and anyone else that I missed.
Hi everyone, if you want inspiration and clarity about your life purpose and all areas of spiritual growth check out this site. Its absolutely beautiful as well as informative. The majority of info is free and is shared so others can benefit from it. The ladys name is Sayahda and her site has a readers question/answer forum, teachings from the council, animal totems, articles, self help techniques,products, and an amazing healing technique called Orhai. Im sure you will find something that interests you here. I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do. Cori
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it."
--Edith Wharton
[Edit] A Weekend Hi There! -- Mae, 19:19:33 01/27/01 Sat [1]
Rachel--- Your comment re not having time for housework made me laugh. Good for you... It sounds as if you are indeed creating a rich, full life.
Christy---Question re Debbie Ford's bk., DARK SIDE OF LIGHT CHASERS: I haven't read much of it, but what strikes me is that it seems to be giving excuses for bad behavior (e.g. if you had his childhood you might become a rapist, too----yet not all who have such childhoods go on to become rapists!). What am I not getting??? Your insight shall be most appreciated.
Chrissie---Thanks for prayers for Mary & her loved ones.
Lots of healing energy & love to purrfect, precious Indi...
With Love 'n Light,
Mae
[Edit] Creating a rich life -- Rachel, 14:40:05 01/27/01 Sat [1]
Hi to everyone at Lighting The Path!
I hope you are all having a good weekend.
Chrissie...I hope Indi is doing OK and that you have enjoyed your Hoffmann weekend.
Christy...hope you are fully recovered from your cold etc.
Mae....keep going with that forgiveness..it's worth all the effort.
I came to this Path via Susan Jeffer's site and have spent a lot of time over the last couple of years thinking about her Grid of Life...how you can create a life which is rich and full,so that if you have a problem in one area, you have other parts of your life which still nurture and support you. I had a breakthrough this week and i am now a volunteer administrator for a cancer charity and a part time student. I've signed up for the European Computer Driving Licence course since my lack of basic skills is holding me back. I'm getting fitter ( aquafit, gym sessions and Tai Chi). The best part?? I'll be far to busy for housework!!!!
Hugs to you all
Rachel
[Edit] You and everything, Everywhere. -- Susie Lee, 17:14:25 01/26/01 Fri [1]
(Still wondering what's it all about? It's about Everything, Everywhere!!! And, for the might-be-self-doubters, HERE's what I say!)....
Alright, now, once more, with mustard,ketchup,mayyonnaise and assorted further condiments...
God and Goddess is part of each of OUR (your and my) Energy. We are Energy, and intra-connected.
Those psychics among us who've removed their personal blinders can see this and it's the "why" of why the more source-REconnected a psychic is, the more they seem to "Know" about others...a simple recognition of that intra-connected-ness is what's being done. Everyone has this capability and ability.
Angels are Energy-Sentients who are attendant on the God and Goddess... Many of which are (guess WHO!) !US!. Each of you, and I, also, harbour God and Goddess.
Each has at least one attendant angel-energy-entity who is incapable of leaving. As we re-attain Source, we tend to attract more than several more of the angel energy-entities to us ...ready to carry out OUR "GOD/DESS-GIVEN" ORDERS.
We speak or strongly-conceptualize our will-to-be-done, and as SOON as we release that "order" of WILL-ing, who do you think takes those orders and carries them out?...YOUR angels...FOLLOWING ***YOUR*** orders, or Will!
* Energy may only change, it cannot negate.
* What is Energy, therefore, cannot "die", only change form.
* Therefore the Essential YOU cannot die. and neither can your angels
* I have spoken!
:)
(NnnYYAAAHHH! :)
Okay, you can quote me! <-there's written permission, even!
I remember you (smiles). We had corresponded some two years or so ago when I had ended my last relationship and I was in dire need of guidance etc; and I found your site. I'm glad you posted your new site here as I had lost track of it in my many bookmarks. I'll include it at the top of this page with my favourite links as I said then, it's a great site! My email address then was and still is cclout2579@aol.com.
Mae, though I didn't get a chance to post earlier this week, I had been sending love and light to your friend who had recently made the transition, her family and yourself. It's been a really hectic week for me and I like to post properly instead of snippets at times; though felt the need to share Tami Sue's post as I needed to hear it.
Jennifer, we'll be thinking of you. I was hoping Tami Sue's message would reach out to you as well. Sending you lots of love and light wherever it is you decide to go and be etc.
Christy, glad to hear all is well with you and you're recovering. How is your relationship with your mother and sister like now? I managed to finally write to Oprah last week - just a short email. If her marketing people feel it appropriate I'm sure they'll take the necessary steps and contact Hoffman directly; though I did mention I knew you so they may want you to go back on the show and perhaps do the Hoffman(?) (grins). Who knows! Anything goes! I think it would make a great storyline .... and surprised Oprah hasn't heard of the Hoffman Process before.
I have to rush as I'm off tomorrow for a top up Hoffman Tools Weekend at Seaford and need to pack some things and get Indi's food ready for the weekend. He's having his fourth chemotherapy session tomorrow. This week Indi did good and he hasn't reacted too badly to the latest chemo though has been vomiting yellow fluids in dribs and drabs. It must be the chemo cos he's eating only pure turkey which isn't yellow. Indi is running around again and lively and playful again and I'm so pleased. Thx all again for your love and support towards Indi. He sends his purrs, meows and kittie hugs (smiles).
I decided to enrol myself on a Reiki Level I and II course for next month and I'm really excited. At last!
I realize this isn't the best way to use this forum, but I need to e-mail the creater of this site to tell them about an address change (and I can't find a "click" to e-mail to her, him...)
Here's the info:
================
Your web site contains at least one reference to my site, and my address has changed.
Please search for "execpc.com/~tonyz" and change each reference to
http://HelpYourselfTherapy.com
My e-mail address has also changed, to tony@HelpYourselfTherapy.com
Thanks for the reference at your site, and for making these changes!
Tony S
[Edit] The Second Day of February is ... -- Susie Lee, 03:57:43 01/25/01 Thu [1]
Imbolc (or Imbolg) which is the mid-seasonal day between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox.
It is also Brigid's Day, or to call it by it's more
Christianized name St. Bridged's day or even more so
Candlemas. An old English name for the day was Wives's
Feast Day. This was the day of the Juno Februa
Festival in old Roman times. In Mexico it's Dia De La
Candelaria. In America it's Groundhogs Day. Though the
idea that February 2nd was a day for predicting the
weather comes before that.
"If Candlemas Day be fair and bright, Winter will have another flight; If on Candlemas Day be shower and rain. Winter is gone, and
will not come again."
[Edit] Hi Christy, Jen, Chrissie, & All -- Mae, 01:18:12 01/25/01 Thu [1]
Thanks Christy & Jen for the prayers for Mary's family & friends.
Glad to hear that you're feeling better, Christy. Any news re your book?
Wishing you well whereever you may go, Jennifer... Hope to see you back one day.
I'm still working on forgiveness and I wish that I could say it was enjoyable, but alas, I cannot. It's a royal pain in the rump!!! (Ha! HA!) I'm banking on the results being pleasant though.
Continued healing energy & love go out to Indi.
Much Love 'n Light to All,
Mae
[Edit] Glad to be alive -- Christy, 15:43:12 01/22/01 Mon [1]
Hey everybody,
Chrissie..Healing thoughts to Indi..My prayers go with you because I know how tough it is to watch a pet be so ill.
Mae..My prayers to the family and friends of your friend, Mary.
I've been off the web for some time with a terrible case of the flu. I am so grateful to be able to breathe comfortably again. I was completely unable to care for myself for days. Thank God, I'm over it.
Rachel..How's your daughter doing? My daughter turns 13 at the end of the week (Jan 26th). The time flies by so fast.
Jen..Take care of yourself.
Joe..Hope you are having a Happy New Year.
Hello to Laurie, Rose, Kelly, Rosie, CarolB, and anyone else that I might have missed.
Love,
Christy
[Edit] Light Insight to feel higher during heavy times - Master Tami -- Chrissie :)*, 13:49:46 01/22/01 Mon [1]
Subj: Lightworkers - Light Insight to feel higher during heavy times
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 07:04:27 Greenwich Mean Time
From: MasterTami@aol.com
To: lightworkers@egroups.com, mindrec@egroups.com
There has been a huge wave of heavy (negative) energy hitting us all and many are feeling so many icky feelings and not expressing their higher lighter self. Arguments, being stressed and overwhelmed, feeling blue, just not feeling ourselves at all lately. Don't beat yourself up! Don't take this heavy energy bringing us all down too personally and make yourself out to be bad, terrible and a failure to be Light! I was sent an email that described how this heavy energy is bringing this one person down. I then wrote back and gave an easy way to go higher.
<<< Tami, I have been feeling terrible--angry, shouting more, resentful. etc. more now than for a long time. Last night I went to bed crying...not my ideal expression of how I would like to be. Fears have surfaced about my own capabilities and security. >>>
(My reply)
This is something happening with all of us. My own home has got me seeing cross-eyed. The emotions, fears, anger, and all that stuff has been uncapped for so many...it is like a big cosmic fizzle. Please don't take this energy hitting us so personally lovey. Being uptight and feeling unable to get to a lighter way is there big time in all of us...not just you.
The same time you had things happen with you at home...I had a bomb go off of yukky feelings and crud from my son aimed at me, an email from a stranger, my daughter...and I felt like I was spinning downward. I reacted and got caught up in it for a bit....ugh! I felt the dip coming with this icky energy heading our way...but now that the dip of energy has come...feeling blue, sad, guilty, ashamed and even resentful is the norm for what is happening.
Just breathe in the light of what you want...
Take in a breath of silver if you want lighter thoughts...
Blue if you want calm peaceful energy to assist others with...
Green to heal and grow...
Breathe in Pink energy and let it fill you for love...
Purple to feel transformed and a major change...
Right now, take a moment to fill your body with the ribbon of light you need...
breathe it in and let it really touch your heart. It is there...go to it by tuning in
and letting it be the energy you let in to yourself so you can then express it.
Love to you,
Tami
[Edit] Prayers -- Jennifer, 08:09:49 01/21/01 Sun [1]
Hello everyone.
MAE- I will keep your friend, her family and you in my prayers. I hope that your friend's transition takes her on to beautiful experiences becoming of a beautiful soul.
CHRISSIE- Rieki and continued healing prayers for you and Indi.
EVERYONE- Other than my holistic healing practices, I am going off the "path". I am a touch fed up truth be known. Seven years of affirmations, reading books, going through courses and stuff and I don't feel like things have changed that much for me. Plus I think of all the energy I have put into that stuff...perhaps I would have accomplished more harnessing the same energy and focusing it elsewhere. Anyway, I will pop in from time to time and I will keep those who request prayers and healings in my prayers and healing practices...but for now...I am on vacation from this stuff.
Be well all!
With love and respect
Jen
[Edit] transition of a dear friend -- Mae, 02:03:19 01/21/01 Sun [1]
Early this rnorning my beloved friend, Mary made her transition. Fortunately, she had not been in pain lately and her transition was a gentle one which is what I had prayed for... Last year she had several hospitalizations and was in much pain; however, her terrific sense of humor, compassion, and genuineness always remained the same.
Her friendship was both an honor and blessing to me. Please send love and comfort to her many loved ones. Thanks ever so much.
Shall post more later when I'm feeling more up to it...
Continuing to hold precious Indi in the Light...
Love to All,
Mae
I can't believe it's Friday again...where does the time go? I've had a great week and have found a Tai Chi class with a wonderful teacher. They do a different form here so I have a new challenge. I've been working very hard at 'daring to connect' with all the other Mums in the playground at Ellie's new school. I'm really shy so it doesn't come naturally but it has paid off and Ellie has a party invitation for Sunday and we are going for tea with another friend next week. I used to wait and wait for people to reach out to me and invite me to join in. I could never understand why they didn't and spent most of my adolescence and adult life feeling like a total outsider. Of course there had to be something wrong with me to explain this....blah...blah...blah. What a waste of a life!!!!!!!
Chrissie...having gone through chemo myself I send lots of empathy and gentle strokes to Indi. That he's feeling lousy does indicate that the chemo is having some effect. Someone said to me "If it's making you feel that bad think what it's doing to the cancer cells". It must be hard because Indi won't understand what's happening but I'm sure he knows you are taking the BEST care of him and surrounding him with love and healing thoughts.
I hope everyone has a good weekend..love to you all.
Jennifer, I think our posts crossed paths :)* - thx for the suggestion of cat nip. I'll ask the vet re that. He did say he thinks that the chemo is getting to Indi now after that first week of energy. Indi is also getting a bit groucy and just ill - his eyes are less bright and he's looking more sleepy etc; and not eating as much. The vet told me not to worry too much and to bring him round tomorrow for his third chemo session and also a check up. I do think it's the chemo finally getting to Indi though I do worry especially when he starts vomiting his food up. Thx for the continued Reiki :)*
Carol mentioned in an earliest post a suggestion about getting together for a weekly group meditation. I thought it was a great idea though haven't had time to post further on it till now. I figured maybe a good way to do it is jointly with Orin and Daben ! Info as per below, including all the links necessary. If anyone has any other suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them....
Love, Light, Peace, Purpose and Passion,
Chrissie :)* & meows, purrs and kittie hugs from Indi :)* (ô/)
Post your experiences online - join our Divine Will Forum
Join us on Sunday Mornings on the inner planes
for Orin's Divine Will Study Group
Go here for information and for a schedule
Sign our Guestbook and let us know you are joining us on Sunday mornings - either all the time or infrequently - so we can include you in our transmissions of light and energy.
Orin and DaBen, and Sanaya and Duane, Invite You to Join Us on Sunday mornings for a group meditation on the inner planes. You can also use this time to request and receive extra energy from Orin and DaBen. These are powerful times to experience the expanded states that are possible when a group meditates together. Play your tapes, meditate in silence, or run the energy if you are a light body student. With everyone meditating together, there is more power to create changes, to draw in light, and to receive energy from the Beings of Light.
DaBen will be transmitting light to awaken your light body from 9:00 to 9:15 AM Sunday mornings, San Francisco (California or Pacific Standard Time) time. DaBen will call upon many high beings and transmit individually to any of you who join us at this time who are open and wish to receive his transmission. You can read more about the light body here.
Orin will be transmitting light from 9:15 to 9:30 AM, right after DaBen on Sunday mornings. Orin will transmit the energies of Divine Will to you. Many are joining together during this time to work with Orin's Millennium tape course: Transforming with Divine Will. Go here for a schedule of what qualities of Divine Will we will studying each week. We also have a forum where you can share your experiences with Divine Will with each other.
We finish all meditations by combining our group light and sending out the light we have gathered to humanity and to all life.
If you cannot make these times, meditate at 9:00 to 9:30 your time or at any time that works for you.
[Edit] Catching up -- Jennifer, 13:16:36 01/19/01 Fri [1]
Hello to everyone!
CHRISSIE~ The prayers and Rieki for Indi continue. If Indi routinely vomits with chemotherapy...check with the vet but I think there are a few drugs that cats can take to help with it. Gravol and Reglan both are pretty good. If you don't want to go that route...can you get your hands on a fresh catnip plant? Catnip is a great pain killer and it does help stimulate the kitty's appetite. Just feed him a leaf a day or let him smear the leaf with his face...still works if he does that. I know when Nicholas and Anastasia were vomitting allot with their illness the catnip helped get them over the worst until the drugs kicked. Later I was able to wean the meds as the illness subsided. But fresh catnip is best. Good luck!
RACHEL~ Thank you for your post and support. I think sometimes one needs to just come right out and say what they feel and what is on their mind. It took me a long time to learn to...but it meant allot to my growth to start. I have lost some friends along the way because I have been blatently honest...but I guess the true friends stick by no matter what. I mean...I even tried being tactful and still couldn't get my point across...so what can you do? Tough lesson to learn. Anyway...thanks again! :o)
JOE~ So...my sarcasm is evident? Heehee! Glad to hear it! I think Shakespeare once said that sarcasm was the lowest form of wit but the highest form of intelligence. I would rather be smart than funny...but if I can pull off both...what the hell! Anyway...take care you! :o)
Namaste
Jen
[Edit] Help your own Guardian Angels to help You! -- Susie Lee, 17:45:17 01/18/01 Thu [1]
I've always seen angels as bright gold-white Energy with a kind of double-corona of
clearer-white-gold energy around them ( which is their own aura, and I can see how that could
be seen as "wings" by so many people! :) .
Here are three books which we have and can recommend for helping to bring clearer
communication between yourself and your own angels.
"I Talk To My Angel" by D.B.Crawford, Pub. by Ross & Jones Publishers, 1996
"Ask Your Angels" by Alma Daniel, Timothy Wyllie, and Andrew Ramer, Pub. by Ballantine
Books, 1992
"Healing With The Angels" by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D., Pub. by Hay House, 1999
.
[Edit] Living with Joy - Sonaya and Orin -- Chrissie :)*, 13:46:19 01/18/01 Thu [1]
Think now of people you know who have changed your life. In knowing them you felt inspired and expanded. Think of how they used their influence. It is important to recognize people who are full of light, for they come in many forms and packages. And it is time to be aware of those people who are not leading you to a path of greater light and joy. If you can clearly identify those people who have your greatest good in mind, and surround yourself with them, you will grow more rapidly and have much more to offer others.
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The relationships you have with others can only be as good as the relationships they have with themselves. If they do not know how to love themselves, that sets a limit as to how much they can love you. No matter how hard you try, how many nice things you do, they cannot give you the love you seek. You are the only one who can give yourself the love you seek.
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Often you create problems to originate new forms of behavior and to evolve parts of yourself. You can do that without creating crisis, by paying attention to the whispers of your mind and by spending time imagining yourself in the future. You can draw to you new images of who you want to be, but you will also want to be willing to release the situations and things in your life that do not fit those images.
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Honor every single setback, every single challenge or difficulty, for it strengthens your purpose. It gives you opportunities to be even more committed to your vision and even clearer on your intent. If life were too easy or simple, most of you would be complaining of boredom. Honor your challenges, for those spaces that you label as dark are actually there to bring you more light, to strengthen you, to firm your resolve, and to bring out the best in you.
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If you have created a job, a relationship, or anything that is not bringing you joy, look inward and ask why you feel you must be in a relationship with anything or anyone that does not bring you joy. Often it is because you do not believe you deserve to have what you want. Learn to believe you can have what you want.
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It is not enough just to give and radiate love; loving the self comes from receiving love also. You do everyone great service by being willing to receive their love. One of the greatest gifts you can give others is opening to their love for you.
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When someone does something you do not like, open your heart before you speak. If you choose to make a statement, offer it as something you feel rather than something someone did. You can say, "I feel hurt," rather than "YOU hurt me." A powerful way to state it is, "I am CHOOSING to feel hurt." Every feeling you have you have chosen.
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Being committed to the idea of love will bring it to you. You do not need to get into that personality level where you say, "Will this situation last, will it work?" Instead ask right now, "How can I deepen the love that I have in this relationship?" Love operates in the present, and by focusing upon it in the present, you send it into the future and release it to the past.
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Now that you have reached a new level of being, you may be tempted to look back at the past with regret. You may think of many higher, more loving ways you could have handled some things. Yet those very incidents provided you with the growth that allows you now to see a better way of behaving. Love and forgive your past self.
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Many of you are too humble, still wearing the cloak of self-doubt, of wondering who you are. You who are so kind and loving are full of light; you have so much to offer the world. It is important for you to take off your veil, for it hinders you in serving on a larger scale. When you pay attention to your doubts and fears, to that little voice saying, "You're not good enough," you are simply giving heed to your lower self. You have the ability to change your focus and to hear a loving, supportive, and positive inner voice.
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If you are facing decisions or troubles, imagine yourself five years from now looking back at today. Link with your future self, for from that perspective it would be much simpler to know what to do today. Imagine you are that future self and talk to your self of today from that future perspective, telling yourself why you are going through what you are experiencing. Your future self can talk to you and help you know what to do right now, how to get where you want to go even more quickly.
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Balance is about moderation. Maintaining balance means doing the right amount of each thing. Some of you think that things would be better if you only had more time off. Yet, when people retire they find that there is such a thing as too much time off. There is a balance between work and play, sleep and wakefulness, time together and time apart that will create the most peace and joy for you. It is not eliminating opposites that brings balance. Balance comes from doing things in moderation, stopping when the energy is gone and riding the waves as they come in.
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[Edit] The Wiccan Rede as a daily-living Guide -- Susie Lee, 02:06:20 01/18/01 Thu [1]
The Wiccan Rede (short version)
Bide the Wiccan Laws ye must
In perfect love and perfect trust. Eight words the
Wiccan Rede fulfill,
An ye harm none, do what ye will.
Lest in thy self-defense it be,
Ever mind the rule of three.
Follow this in mind and heart,
And Merry Meet and Merry Part!
The Wiccan Rede (long version)
1. Bide the Wiccan Law ye must, in Perfect Love and
Perfect Trust.
2. Live and let live--fairly take and fairly give.
3. Cast the Circle thrice about to keep all evil
spirits out.
4. To bind the spell every time, let the spell be
spake in rhyme.
5. Soft of eye and light of touch--speak little,
listen much.
6. Deosil go by waxing moon--dance and sing the
Witches Rune.
7. Widdershins go when the moon doth wane and the
werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane
8. When the Lady's Moon is new, kiss the hand to her
times two.
9. When the Moon rides at her peak, then your heart's
desire seek.
10. Heed the North Wind's mighty gale--lock the door
and drop the sail.
11. When the wind comes from the south, love will kiss
thee on the mouth.
12. When the wind blows from the east, expect the new
and set the feast.
13. When the West Wind blows o'er thee, departed
spirits restless be.
14. Nine Woods in the cauldron go--burn them quick and
burn them slow.
15. Elder be ye Lady's tree--harm it not or cursed
ye'll be.
16. When the Wheel begins to turn, let the Beltane
fires burn.
17. When the Wheel has turned to Yule, light the Log
and let Pan rule.
18. Heed ye flower, bush and tree--by the Lady,
Blessed Be.
19. Where the rippling waters go, cast a stone and
truth ye'll know.
20. When ye have need, harken not to other's greed.
21. With the Fool no season spend, nor be counted as
his friend.
22. Merry Meet and Merry Part--bright the cheeks and
warm the heart.
23. Mind the Threefold Law ye should--three times bad
and three times good.
24. When misfortune is anow, wear the Blue Star on thy
brow.
25. True in love ever be, unless thy lover's false to
thee.
26. Eight words the Wiccan Rede fufill; and ye Harm
None, do what ye will.
[Edit] The New Year - Melody Beattie's The Language of Letting Go -- Chrissie :)*, 12:52:02 01/16/01 Tue [1]
The New Year
Make New Year's goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come.
Goals give us direction. They put a powerful force into play on a universal, conscious and subconscious level.
Goals give our life direction.
What would you like to have happen in your life this year? What would you like to do, to accomplish? What good would you like to attract into your life? What particular areas of growth would you like to have happen to you? What blocks or character defects, would you like to have removed?
What would you like to attain? Little things and big things? Where would you like to go? What would you like to have happen in friendship and love? What would you like to have happen in your family life?
Remember, we aren't controlling others with our goals - we are trying to give direction to our life.
What problems would you like to see solved? What decisions would you like to make? What would you like to happen in your career?
What would you like to see happen inside and around you?
Write it down. Take a piece of paper, a few hours of your time, and write it all down - as an affirmation of you, your life, and your ability to choose. Then let it go.
Certainly, things happen that are out of our control. Sometimes, these events are pleasant surprises; sometimes they are one of another nature. But they are all part of the chapter that will be this year in our life and will lead us forward in the story.
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.
Today, I will remember that there is a powerful force motivated by writing down goals. I will do that now, for the year to come, and regularly as needed. I will do it not to control but to do my part in living my life.
From: Melody Beattie's The Language of Letting Go
Dear all at Lighting The Path :)*
Apologies I haven't been able to be around much lately - things have been exhausing with Indi's situation and also a few other things going on in my life. I now find that I am able to gain momentum again and resume some form of balance in my life; though it is dependant on how Indi is and I guess it will be like that for a few days/weeks/months until his condition improves; though the oncologist feels that it will probably take say 2-3 weeks or so to find out how his lymph nodes are responding to the chemotherapy. I'm aiming and hoping for an all out CURE for Indi (smiles). Yeah, go Indi GO! Thx again to everyone for all your support and love for Indi and myself ... with meows, purrrrrs and kittie hugs and snuggles from Indi :)*
Mae, thx for your well wishes for Indi and also for Mike's daughter, Laura. Mike said that Laura is feeling less nervous and able to concentrate more now and he's really grateful! Laura is taking more exams today :)* We're thinking of you Laura and sending you good vibes to relax, be calm and focus as you need to throughout the day.
Kelly - love the angel whispers :)*, Rose, good to hear from you again; Carol (hugs) thx for the emails sharing - I love you all. Everyone here is so committed to your own spiritual growth and it's just wonderful to share in your lives and Monique, awesome that you have noticed your own personal progress and it's so loving that you validate yourself for your progress. Way to go girl! Joe, off the top of my head I don't know any Church of Science places but I can find out at some stage ... will keep you posted; Jennifer, thx so much for the love and energy you have been sending Indi - it has meant so much and I am sending my own love and healing light towards your two brave cats who are doing so well with their loving mama! Susie, thx too for your kind email. Laurie, keep your light shining and burning for all to see!
My love and gratitude to you all,
Love, Light, Laughter, Peace, Purpose and Passion,
Chrissie :)* & Indi :)* (ô/)
[Edit] Laura & Indi -- Mae, 21:29:36 01/15/01 Mon [1]
Sending waves of confidence to Laura for her exams...
May she be free of pre-exam jitters & be able to think clearly and confidently.
May precious Indi regain appetite, strength, and activity. Visualizing Indi as vibrant, (soon to be) scampering around, always bringing joy to Chrissie & others.
Others who post here are in my thoughts and prayers, too.
With Love,
Mae
[Edit] Love & light for Laura and Indi -- Chrissie :)*, 09:37:49 01/15/01 Mon [1]
Dear all,
A friend from my Hoffman group has asked if anyone able and willing could send his ten and a half year old daughter, Laura, some love and light today and tomorrow for her 11 plus exams. Laura is very nervous and any thoughts of love and light to help her relax would be really appreciated :)* Thx from Mike in England!
Also I would really appreciate thoughts of healing light and energy for Indi who in the past couple of days has become less energetic and not eating as much and I'm getting worried, and hoping that the chemo is not getting to him. Love and healing light for Indi to overcome the sickeness of the chemo and to be healthy and whole and also for his lymph nodes to be back to normal, as they are swollen with the cancerous cells, would be really appreciated. Thx soo much.
From my heart to yours,
Love, Light, Gratitude and Hugs
Chrissie :)* and Indi :)* ^i^
[Edit] SUPER SATURDAY TO ALL!!! -- Laurie, 17:04:51 01/13/01 Sat [1]
Hi everyone. Hope this message finds everybody in peaceful spirits. I am very at peace this day, having made a change in my life that I needed badly. Today I am reaping the benefits of that change and enjoying every second!! Here in upstate N.Y. it is bright and sunny out but of course cold. I may try and sneak in a little walk this afternoon just to be able to get a glimmer of the sun's rays. Brings me energy. Well, take care all of you and know that I appreciate all your thoughts and posts and do benefit from some of the readings. Walk a gentle path . . .
[Edit] Great about Indi's progress -- CarolB, 14:26:08 01/13/01 Sat [1]
Hello and good morning to ALL on a foggy and cold Saturday morning. All is well in our corner of the world. (I believe that is a Louise Hay saying) **Smiles**
Chrissie, how wonderful that Indi's recuperation is so positive. We continue to keep you and Indi in our thoughts, prayers, and Reiki for him. I have empathized with you on this, as I know what it would be if the situation were mine. We get a special bonding with a pet and they become like a child, or grandchild...so special. Much love to you.
I have enjoyed reading the posts and have not had much time lately, but you all are in my thoughts and in my heart. I Love you ALL!
Carol
Hope everyone is well this lovely, clear (but cold) London morning.
Chrissie, glad to hear that Indi is on the mend, continued prayers and well wishes for his continued recovery.
Jennifer, your sarcasm and dry wit come shining through your posts (ie. you don't seem cold and bitchy at all) that's what I love about them. British humour is quite different and more subtle (and although I appreciate it very much, sometimes the Canadians and Americans just 'really hit the mark' with their humour). Anyway keep those posts coming!!
Monique, ca va? So nice to see you here again and even happier to hear that you have finally found your niche in American life. (I know what it's like to move to a foreign country and not 'quite fit into things') It is a very long process. I had hoped to visit a Science of Mind church sometime, but unfortunately they all seem to be located in the US (perhaps there is one in the UK that I don't know about (any ideas Chrissie, Rachel, Loz??)
As for me, just working, working, and working. Darren and I have decided to spend the next five years saving as much as possible so that we can buy a villa in the South of Spain and take a very early retirement..sounds lovely, but there's a lot of work to do. We're both quite excited about the prospect and it looks like it could be a reality too. (Well, as all of us here know, anything is possible if we believe it can be so.
Well, I'm off to the museums this afternoon, it has been far too long since I've paid a visit. To all of you take care and lots of love, Joe
re Indi's progress -- Mae, 04:03:48 01/13/01 Sat [1]
Winter Greetings to All,
Pleased to hear of Indi's progress... Shall continue to hold Indi in my thoughts & prayers... "Where there is great love there are always miracles."---Willa Cather
Sending love and light to all of the regulars and newcomers here... You are all such blessings; each in his/her own special way.
Thanks for prayers for Nikosi.
Namaste,
Mae
[Edit] Love & Healing Light for Indi -- Chrissie :)*, 22:51:48 01/12/01 Fri [1]
Hi all
I have been rushed off my feet this week with catching up on the backlog from last week from having to take Indi to the vets etc and haven't had much time to post though have been reading when I can. I also am on an egroup for those pet owners who have cats with lymphosarcoma and also my Hoffman Group and it's been hectic.
Tonite the oncologist called and confirmed that Indi does indeed have lymphosarcoma (ie feline cancer) and that we did the right thing to remove the main tumour last week and to start chemo. The good thing is that Indi has a healthy appetite and is really bouncy and alive whereas most cats on chemo are sick and have no appetite so I know that all the Reiki and loving energy being sent worldwide is doing him so much good - so thank you guys so much and I really would appreciate the loving energy coming over the next few days/weeks/months as Indi goes through his chemotherapy, which we will have a second session of tomorrow morning. It's a long drive across the M25 and A3 but it's worth it! Indi doesn't usually like car journeys let alone a long one but I'm hoping he'll be fine in both trips!
I'll keep you posted tomorrow and will send some more updates. I need to take care of me too and get some rest for the days ahead.
Mae, sending loving thoughts to Nikosi :)*
Love, Light & Blessings
Chrissie :)* ^i^
p/s Hi Rose, so good to see you back (hi everyone ((((hugs))))
pp/s Indi sends his meows, purrs, love and kittie hugs!
[Edit] Love & Light for Indi -- Chrissie :)*, 22:51:17 01/12/01 Fri [1]
Hi all
I have been rushed off my feet this week with catching up on the backlog from last week from having to take Indi to the vets etc and haven't had much time to post though have been reading when I can. I also am on an egroup for those pet owners who have cats with lymphosarcoma and also my Hoffman Group and it's been hectic.
Tonite the oncologist called and confirmed that Indi does indeed have lymphosarcoma (ie feline cancer) and that we did the right thing to remove the main tumour last week and to start chemo. The good thing is that Indi has a healthy appetite and is really bouncy and alive whereas most cats on chemo are sick and have no appetite so I know that all the Reiki and loving energy being sent worldwide is doing him so much good - so thank you guys so much and I really would appreciate the loving energy coming over the next few days/weeks/months as Indi goes through his chemotherapy, which we will have a second session of tomorrow morning. It's a long drive across the M25 and A3 but it's worth it! Indi doesn't usually like car journeys let alone a long one but I'm hoping he'll be fine in both trips!
I'll keep you posted tomorrow and will send some more updates. I need to take care of me too and get some rest for the days ahead.
Mae, sending loving thoughts to Nikosi :)*
Love, Light & Blessings
Chrissie :)* ^i^
p/s Hi Rose, so good to see you back (hi everyone ((((hugs))))
pp/s Indi sends his meows, purrs, love and kittie hugs!
[Edit] Positive -- Rose ;-), 18:45:45 01/12/01 Fri [1]
TODAY'S POSITIVE THOUGHT:
If you want to transform old thought patterns
be prepared with new thoughts to think.
TODAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION:
Today, I easily and joyfully recognize any old
thought patterns and replace them with new and
limitless positive thoughts.
TODAY'S POSITIVE VISUALIZATION:
I imagine myself going through my day immediately
recognizing limited thoughts as they come into my mind.
I see myself easily remembering to replace these old
thoughts with the new ones I have chosen. I affirm that
these new thoughts will create the life I want to experience.
In my mind's eye I see myself experiencing the life I desire
to create, the life my new thoughts are designed to manifest.
I combine these thoughts and images with a feeling of joy
and let them go.
hi Rachel! its nice to be back! for reals! this utime
when uI moived uI did not have my old web conection!
but had free lance! for a little while!
and then I had lots! of iwork around the house!
and some family visits! from colorado! then! from
alhambra,L.A., OOH and for the first time I got to see
the whale and dolphins! is very close from were I live!
is sure away from the people I love and know! but is wonderful! I just got to get used to it! does any one know!
Dana Point in the u.s.a. were you take the catalina boat!
on the harbor! to visit the catalina Island! well is a beauty! but as ialways missed you! and hope to meet jyou !all one day! if god let us! hope you iall well!
Chrissie...how are you hon and how is Indy? I've been worried as you haven't been around much. Sending you love and light.
Rose...lovely to see you! I had no computer over Christmas and I was climbing the walls!! Your puppy sounds lovely.
Laurie...hugs to you hon. I hope the turmoil is subsiding.
Jen...just wanted to say i find your posts to be a breath of fresh air. It's great that you post from the heart and don't worry about what readers will think. I spend far to much time doing that! I tend not to post when I'm low or angry...just when i can "people please". Oh..these habits are so ingrained!
Love to you all and to ewveryone who posts and visits here.
Rachel
[Edit] You all are such sweet souls!! -- Laurie, 11:42:45 01/12/01 Fri [1]
Just wanted to connect for a moment before I have to get ready for work. You guys are so wonderful with all your encouragement. I just recently went through some turmoil - I'll elaborate a bit tonight when I have time - but your postings helped me through. Hope Indi is doing well. Take care.
[Edit] Hi Chrissie ,Hi all -- Rose ;-), 03:38:27 01/12/01 Fri [1]
TODAY'S POSITIVE THOUGHT:
Struggle is a choice. Choose joy instead.
TODAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION:
I choose to grow with joy.
TODAY'S POSITIVE VISUALIZATION:
As I close my eyes I determine to let go of all
struggle in my life. I remind myself that it is
possible to grow with ease and joy. Struggle is
something I learned but is not God's best for me.
In my mind's eye, I see myself easily and joyously
releasing struggle. I see myself connecting to the
flow of Divine energy, grace, and wisdom as I apply
the tools of positive thinking to my life. I imagine
myself enjoying my lessons, realizing that any
difficulty is only an opportunity for success. I
combine these thoughts and images with a feeling of
joy and let them go.
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hi all,SORRY!If I was not present! with all of you!
but I was not be able to the computer for a while!
and trust me I was going a little crazy!for the reason
of new home,new female pet (dog) chelsey/shes only 3months!
puppy! but a beauty!,, I just wish you all well!
and hope to keep in touch!
Love and Light Rose!
[Edit] Hi Chrissie ,Hi all -- Rose ;-), 03:38:23 01/12/01 Fri [1]
TODAY'S POSITIVE THOUGHT:
Struggle is a choice. Choose joy instead.
TODAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION:
I choose to grow with joy.
TODAY'S POSITIVE VISUALIZATION:
As I close my eyes I determine to let go of all
struggle in my life. I remind myself that it is
possible to grow with ease and joy. Struggle is
something I learned but is not God's best for me.
In my mind's eye, I see myself easily and joyously
releasing struggle. I see myself connecting to the
flow of Divine energy, grace, and wisdom as I apply
the tools of positive thinking to my life. I imagine
myself enjoying my lessons, realizing that any
difficulty is only an opportunity for success. I
combine these thoughts and images with a feeling of
joy and let them go.
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hi all,SORRY!If I was not present! with all of you!
but I was not be able to the computer for a while!
and trust me I was going a little crazy!for the reason
of new home,new female pet (dog) chelsey/shes only 3months!
puppy! but a beauty!,, I just wish you all well!
and hope to keep in touch!
Love and Light Rose!
[Edit] Letting Go -- Barb, 20:56:03 01/11/01 Thu [1]
How good it feels to let go, I talked to other recovering members today. It does feel good to let go. I was getting a resentment and worrying about the upcoming surgery that I may havae to have for cyst on the ovaries.
[Edit] Shhhh! Can you hear it? Your angel whispering to you. -- Kelly, 14:52:57 01/11/01 Thu [1]
ASSURANCE
Your life is filled with people who will call out for your reassurances and gentle touch. Hear their cries dear heart. Touch and heal the pain of their hearts. Listen and soothe the wounds of their souls. Fill the emptiness in them just as I have done for you over the years. you are a special angel in human guise. Imagine power in your wings and warmth in your heart as you embrace the ones who need you.
The Little Rabbit who SURE can! -- Susie Lee, 01:03:19 01/11/01 Thu [1]
I used to raise dwarf rabbits and find good homes for the youngsters so they could bond with their families and learn their 'potty-training' (rabbits can be taught to 'go' outside 'only', like dogs. Some rabbits are smarter than many dogs or cats.) Then I found a good home for the ageing Mother-Mrs.Long-Ears, and stopped doing that. Next thing I knew, one of the two-year-olds needed a return to the original 'roost', and he'd been named'Peter', but my daughter wanted him to also be 'Stevie-B.' so we put together an outside run for
Peter-Stevie-B.-Bunny-Who-DO-Be-A-Bunny,...although you might never know it, little grey-and-white Pete's got the Heart of a Lion!
The very first day we had him 'back', I was also taking care of a dear friend's pedigreed German Rottweiler, a 140-pound dog, and had put Pete in the bathroom tub for safekeeping while setting up his outdoor run. Next thing you know, our white shorhair cat, Sphynx, pries the doorknob and opens the door, thinking she's gonna be hunting a rabbit, slinks in. (The meanwhile,the big dog stands back and watches, he's already had a sore-nose encounter with Sphynx's faster-than-a-blink razors) And I hear, right through the walls!, 'Thumpety-Thump!''Oooww!' 'THUMPety-Thump!''OOoowwOOWW!' 'THUMPETY-THUMP!!!'
" OOWWOOOWW-WOWW!, and out races a literal white streak, with the Big Dog following in amaze!, and I'm there to open the door and up pops Pete's head with a 'You Talkin' to ME??!' dare on his face, and he gives another smart 'Thump!' and the big dog backs away!
(anything that scats something he's respectful of, like Sphynx, has got a wiiiide berth from him!) The next several times the Big Dog saw Pete, he did the same thing, each time...licked his chops, and backs up, and licks his chops again, and backs up, again.
Sphynx never bothered Pete any further.
Later, when we moved to the house and grounds we're at, now, I put Pete a fancy rabbit-condo-and-run all over the bottom of the doves' aviary (the larger one) where he Literally Rules the Roost! :) (the Doves' chief Security Rabbit :)
And he's on special nose-sniffing terms with our chocolate Shar-Pei dog, Mulan, who, as Pete's Best Buddy, went into a really DEEP blue funk,missing Pete during our move, and wouldn't touch a bite of food until she Knew her Best Buddy was back, and okay.
The ferrets are all indoors-only, and being mostly kitten-weight and domesticated for longer than cats have been, haven't the faintest clue what to do around a rabbit. Never mind one who'll THUMP you as soon as look at you, if'n he don't like your looks!
(A regular Silent WATCH-RABBIT! :)
You know in your heart that it is essential that you should be the best you can be at any given moment in time. Your true purpose is to discover all that is inside and to share without concern or care. Love your life. What good is such rare talent if it is hidden from the world? Heart of my heart, sweet child of mine, one that I love - find your true self and bb true to your destiny. Find your path and begin the journey. I am with you and I will light the way.
Release
You are an action person and you get the job done; however, sometimes there is no action to be taken. Once in a great while, there is no solution except release. Free yourself from the pain of nurturing the problem and give yourself permission to move forward in a whole new direction if necessary. Begin again. Each day, each moment is another opporutnity to begin again.
Intention
I think the important thing to remember right now is "intention". No mater how people react to your actions, the only thing that really matters is your intention. Too often people miss the reality of your love and genuine caring. They put their own framework around your deeds and make incorrect interpretations based upon their limited knowledge or experience. You are the only one who knows that this sitution began in sweetness and innocence. It was instigated by rightness and love. Perhaps one day they will see your truth, perhaps not. Meanwhile, you must let go this new pain.
Susan Duxters Angel WhispersChrissie, I pray that all is well for you and indi. Just wondering if you can email me your snail mail address so that I can send you some pictures. My scanner isn't co-operating with me (taykel@yahoo.com)
Monique, Jennifer, Mae, Joe and to all who travel through these pages may your day be filled with love and joy because you deserve it
What a wonderful place this is. Kelly, I got so much from the Angel Whispers excerpts. Chrissie, I continue, to hold Indi in a healing light, as do people around the world. Joe, It is always a joy to read your messages.
Hello to all my friends, Rosie, Carolb, Rachel, Christy, Vanda, kasia, Rose,Laurie, Jen and everyone at The Lighting the Path.
I often disregard the progresses I have made.. I was just in France in October and, very easily, just now, made plans to go again next month as my mom (94) is having cataract surgery. She is almost blind and her situation is a little different in the success possibilities, but I want to be there, although she told me not to come and my brother and his wife were going to be there. I said “I want to come, I am arriving on such date!”.. Those of you who know about me know that I had been so fearlul, afraid of sometimes leaving the house, and petrified at the thought of going to France. It is not completely gone, but there is such progress and it will only get better.
Going to a Science of Mind church (Ernest Holmes - Louise Hay started with them I think) is such great inspiration and is helping my spiritual growth. It makes me feel so connected to my spiritual self and I am starting to accept myself and others and to open to the world, really feeling a connection to God. My hubby comes too and that has surprised me. Actually, it is really fun and we meet such great people.
I am also making new friends, who are wonderful, fun, loving and… Normal!!! So I feel like the circle is opening to include more and more people in what makes “my village”. When one lives in a foreign country it takes a long, long time to feel you have a family where you live and it is now happening. It is part of allowing good to come from all directions.
I don't know if any of you have been as touched as I have by Nikosi, a South African boy, who is dying of AIDS and has been featured on several national news stories. Now he is close to death. He is definitely an old soul, a sage.
May we pray that his transition be a smooth, gentle one and that we learn what this beautiful messenger was sent here to deliver.
With Love & Gratitude for Nikosi & All of the Kindred Spirits here,
Mae
CHRISSIE- So glad to hear of Indi's progress and that there is a vet who is willing to treat him. I am very fortunate to have a marvelous cat vet as well. My cats have FIP which is essentially feline AIDS. Through the help of my vet, my determination and lots of Rieki and Therapeutic touch, Nicholas and Anastasia have been in remission for what is going on 4 years! Nicholas is already 10 years old and with a little luck will outlive the disease. Anastasia is only 5 years old...but she is a little toughy...a Taurus no less...she will plow through this also. Where there is a will and faith there is a way. I and my meditation group will keep sending healing vibes to Indi and to you that all continues along with positive results.
JOE- Thank you for your message! I know that some people don't always know how to take my posts...because I am not all smiles, giggles, grins etc...just not my style is all. I try to be "real" in my posts and say what I feel because it is the truth. I mean...that is what we are each trying to do right? Live up to our own personal truth? Sometimes the truth isn't "nicey-nice" as you put it. Also I find that so much is lost in the typed written word...that even smiles, grins and giggles do not make up for. I have a very dry and somewhat sarcastic sense of humour that if you were to hear me speak and see my body language, you might very well be laughing your ass off...but in writing I sometimes sound like I don't have a heart or something. Anyway...I am very thankful that you and others here accept me as I am. I actually went through allot in this past year...dealing with huge amounts of anger, pain and disappointment and truth be known...I was a first rate bitch at times because of the process I was working through. I too avoided posting at times because I didn't want innocent people to have to experience hurricane Jennifer! But generally I have found this to be a safe place to speak from my heart no matter what my heart is feeling at that time. I mean...we are all human and we all have our share of experiences, though different, we all understand pain, joy, sorrow, solace, etc...so if you do find one day you really wish to say what is on your mind at the time...I am sure that there isn't a single person here that wouldn't understand and try to offer you encouragement, congratulations, comfort or whatever you may need. Anyway, I am blithering. Thanks again for your post! Take care!
ROSIE- I haven't forgotten you love! I owe you a huge email! Think of you often!
Kelly (smiles), thx for the continued Reiki for Indi - he's really doing so wonderfully and has a healthy appetite and his eyes are so bright and he is looking so healthy, albeit he is sneezing some and his stomach is hot - though the oncologist said that is normal as it is healing. I am honoured that so many worldwide are sending their love and light energy to help Indi in his healing process and I know he appreciates it too!
Thx also for the Angel Whispers specially chosen - they sent tingles down my spine and I really needed to hear them. These past few days have been very draining and I needed reenergising and validation (smiles), so thx so much sweetie (hugs).
Love, Light & Gratitude to all for your love and support
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
Just a popping in for a quicky. Chrissie thats wonderful news about indi. (smiles!!!) I will continue to send indi some Reiki. Well must be going now very busy!!!!!!!!
INNER PEACE
I know you better than you know yourself and my dear you must realize that this is just not like you! Lift your head and smile. Take several deep breaths. Start again. You may want to make another attempt to clarify your position; however, it may be too late for explanations. People who need explanations are not in the right mind frame to understand or accept your love. You cannot be responsible for how a person chooses to react to your actions. You have a pure heart and a good soul. I live inside of you and I know your truths. We are at peace. We are not at peace because our problems are solved. Our problems are solved because we are at peace.
HEALING
I will be your medicine. Each night I will flow through your veins - your personal crusader for justice and I will drive the enemy out. I am a little bird and I will gently preen each unwanted particle from each tiny cell until your body works in perfect harmony once more. Tomorrow, you will wake up refreshed and feeling better than you did today. Trust me and trust yourself. I will give you the courage to carry on and together we will triumph.
ACCEPTANCE
There is no duty today, nor pressure to do or be anything at all. The very fact that you exist is enough. You are enough. You are more than I dreamed in my wildest imaginings- there are no words to tell you how special you are at this moment. Beloved one...stay here and rest until the sun goes down and I will become the bright star that comfort you tonight.
I've been running around like a mad hatter these past couple of days and haven't had time to post ....so much has been happening so fast ... :)* I feel exhausted emotionally and mentally. It's only now I've been able to find a few minutes to post and share on Indi's progress.
I can't remember whom I've told what to now (grins) - though I think I haven't mentioned here yet that with divine intervention I found an oncologist in London who specialises in chemotherapy for cats on Thursday. I immediately made an appt and Indi was operated on yesterday. The oncologist also practices alternate medicine for cats and believes in holistic healing - the answer to my prayers!
All the Reiki energy that everyone has been sending Indi has really helped so much. The oncologist was amazed that Indi looked so wonderful and alert both before and after surgery which is really unusual. I told him about everyone sending Indi Reiki worldwide and he said that must be it and for it to definitely be continued as it is helping so much towards Indi's progress.
Indi went into surgery yesterday and the oncologist called late afternoon and told me that he'd taken some biopsies, blood tests and also was able to remove the main tumour (yeah!!!), which the other vet said he couldn't do (hrmph!) and had reconnected all that he needed to. There is however swelling on three lymph nodes though it may only be swelling and not cancerous cells though if they are cancerous, it is secondary and that responds well to chemotherapy and it will disappear very soon.
I picked Indi up yesterday and he was so lively (they said that they found it wonderful as usually cats are poorly after their first chemo but Indi was jumping around, fussing and wishing to be fed!). He was so glad to see me and gave me a kiss on the nose (smiles). He's looking so wonderful and his eyes are so bright and he looks so alive! (apart from his surgery scars and bald belly!)
The oncologist had removed the tumour as discussed and said that things are looking good though he needs to be monitored the next several days and fed on a diet of cooked turkey only as his stomach is very tender having had part of it removed. Indi has his first dose of chemo yesterday and his next batch is next Saturday.
Indi is not out of the woods yet as the oncologist said anything can happen, ie vomiting, loss of appetite, the connections to the intestines could bleed or get infected etc, the biopsies and test results could show something they shouldn't etc, but we'll wait till next week till the results - so far things are looking good and Indi seems to be doing wonderfully on all the wonderful love and thoughts he is getting from everyone worldwide and all the Reiki that everyone is sending him! Thx so much everyone!
Love and healing light really appreciated for his wounds to heal up ie where they reconnected his intestines after removing the large tumour (size of a business card) and for the three swollen lymph nodes near his intestines to disappear and heal up completely.
Thank you again so much to eveyrone who has responded - I'm too drained tonite to send personal replies back individually - I hope this email summarises how Indi is doing and how much we both appreciate everyone's love and healing light and that it is really working wonders!!
From the depths of my soul to yours, I'm so very thankful for your love and support
Love, Light & Gratitude
Chrissie & Indi :)* (ô/)
p/s apologies if this email is all over the place - I can't remember whom I've updated on what and what has been said - I just hope this email makes sense if I have indeed left out certain updates!
The main thing is Indi is now home, has fed well tonite on turkey and is really happy downstairs sleeping and he looks wonderful and is not in any pain or discomfort as the vets said he should be in ie due to the chemo - and I know this is due to all the wonderful loving energy everyone is sending him and all the wonderful Reiki everyone is sending him ...I'm so grateful .... ((((hugs)))).
All going well, this could be over in a few weeks and Indi will live a normal long life!! I'm doing my own version of Reiki (as I'm not qualified) ie by putting my hands over his stomach and he is very receptive to it and exposes his tummy for more and my hands do get hot. I imagine his tumours disappearing and all his systems clear and white healing light surrounding him ...
I know this miracle is happening because of everyone's love and light sent to Indi and I'm so grateful!! Thxxxx!
p/s Christy - love and healing energy to your friend Cheri
[Edit] No, we are Not "all Sinners" Nor does anyone go to -- Susie Lee-Hurley, 02:02:21 01/07/01 Sun [1]
a non-existent area of suffering-only on someone else's say-so.
No, we are Not all "sinners", what a terrible, limiting, concept created solely to allow many to grant chains around their very spirits to a very few smug chain-controllers!
There is No sin, there is No "hell" and there never was a "devil".
God and Goddess are within and part of each living beings's spirit and fibre. each alive-thing is also God/and Goddess.
All is God, and it's all holy and sacred.
YOU are Holy, and Sacred!
Therefore You are NO "sinner" but each as much God as Jeshua Ben Nasareth who tried to show you and tell you that God is in him, he is in God,
and also God is IN YOU and YOU are IN GOD!
("..Know ye not that YE are GOD???")
and also that everything he did, each of us also can do, and
"...Greater than THESE shall YE do" in reference to "miracle-work" which is simply the allowing of what is innately divine in you to move Though You, AS YOU!!!
Now. If everything is Holy, divine and contained within the Mind of God...where within this Mind doth an "hell" dwell???
No where. There IS NO "Hell".
[Edit] BLESSINGS and WARM LOVE TO INDI . . -- Laurie Jess, 15:21:52 01/06/01 Sat [1]
Chrissi: I am sorry to read of your Indi's illness. I hope with your next posting it will be good news. May Indi fully recover - I extend my prayers and blessings unto Indi's spirit . . .
Good Day to my other cyber friends here at Lighting . . .
may you all walk a gentle path today and everyday.
[Edit] How to have Eternal Life -- Heavn Cent, 23:41:28 01/05/01 Fri [1]
All the answers to life are found in God's Word the King James Version
Bible. Salvation is the MOST important thing. We ALL need to be saved from
our sins. This is the TRUE MESSAGE of The CHRISTMAS STORY. The child in the
manger was God in human flesh sent to live a sinless life to pay the debt we
owe for our sin, that we might have eternal life, If we choose it.
First we must realize that we are All sinners deserving to go to hell. "For
all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23, secondly,
there are wages for our sin... "For the wages of sin is death" Romans 6:23a
This is not only physical death but eternal death in a lake of fire.
"And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were
opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead
were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to
their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and
hell delivered up the dead which were in them; and they were judged every man
according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the LAKE of FIRE.
This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of
life was cast into the Lake of Fire." Revelation 20:12-15
The Good News about all this, is that by putting our trust in what Jesus
Christ did on the cross when he died in our place, we CAN have eternal life.
And we don't have to worry about hell. Heaven is a gift to us from God if we
choose to receive it through FAITH in Jesus alone. "For by grace are ye saved
through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is a gift of God lest any man
boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
You see, we cannot be good enought to get to heaven, no amount of good works
can save us or else it wouldn't be a gift. If we could "EARN" our way to
heaven, then there would have been no reason for Jesus to die in our place.
It was His pure sinless blood that was shed for us that pays our ONLY WAY to
heaven.
Jesus himself said "I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH and THE LIFE: no man cometh unto
the father but by me." John 14:6
It is that simple. Salvation is simple and free. But the "god of this world"
(satan) has blinded the minds of man and caused him to try and make it
complicated.
Do you have the faith to believe in the Jesus of the Bible? Can you humble
yourself enough to let God the Son, pay your sin debt for you? I hope so.
Because there is NO OTHER WAY to eternal life.
"Neither is there SALVATION in any other: for there is none other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."
Acts 4:12
"For God so loved the world that HE GAVE his only begotten son , that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For
God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world,
through him, might be saved.
John 3:16-17
Please open your heart to him today before it is too late!!
"...for what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little
time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14
"Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring
forth." Proverbs 27:1
"And it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement:"
Hebrews 9:27
WHAT TO DO:
1.Humble yourself before God, admit that you are a sinner deserving of hell.
2. Accept God's gift of eternal life by placing your TOTAL TRUST IN JESUS
CHRIST (Caution; If you are still trusting your good works, your church , or
your own beliefs to save you, you have NOT totally trusted in Jesus Christ.
Salvation is through him ALONE)
3. Ask Jesus to save you and be willing to turn from sin. (This doesn't mean
you will be perfect or sinless. It just means that you want God to give you
the strength to follow HIS ways instead of YOUR ways.
Sample prayer to pray:
Dear God, I realize now that I am a sinner before you. I deserve to go to
hell. I want to turn from my sins and follow you now. I am putting my trust
in your son Jesus, who died in my place on the cross. Please forgive me of my
sins and take me to heaven when I die.
Amen.
If you are interested in knowing more about Salvation through Jesus Christ,
or if you prayed the above prayer and meant it, please email me so I can be
praying for you. God brought this message across your path today.
Heavncent9@aol.com
[Edit] Prayers for Indi -- Christy, 17:16:52 01/05/01 Fri [1]
Chrissie..I'm so sorry to hear about your cat being so ill. I pray for you and him.
Everyone please pray for my best friend, Cheri. She is in a very deep depression over the breakup of her relationship that she hastily entered after her divorce. I've never heard her in so much despair and pain. She has spoken of suicide and I've urged her to seek professional help. She happens to be a counselor so it is hard for her to admit that she needs help. Cheri lives in Louisiana so I won't be able to visit her for a month or two. I know that prayer and love will help her through this difficult time.
Thanks so much,
Love,
Christy
[Edit] Update on Indi -- Chrissie :)*, 22:15:53 01/03/01 Wed [1]
Thank you so much for the email responses I've had overnight. I haven't the time to reply to everyone as I need to spend some time with Indi. I hope this summary email will address everyone on Indi's progress so far today:
The vet confirmed that Indi has lymphosarcoma, a feline cancer common in cats and that it has spread to the lymph nodes and is inoperable. I think he said it is in the Ileum. It will if not already reach his bowels and he won't be able to go to the kitty loo anymore and will be blocked and will slowly die. The vet has given Indi about 2 weeks, a month at the most and his condition could get worse at any time and change. He also said that cats don't respond well to chemotherapy but I've actually just checked the a couple of websites and it says that chemotherapy is very useful in putting cats into remission for 6-8 months or so if not longer.
I am still insistant that Indi is not put to sleep as I need to at least try to let those who practice Reiki and those who don't, do their best to send Indi healing light energy to help his tumour disappear via their healing light and visualisations. The vet said he had to give me the worst case scenario as he sees this lymphosarcoma weekly if not daily in cats.
I had Indi home last nite and he's as chirpy as anything and he slept in the bed with me for the first time in a long time and stayed with me all night. Indi had a fever all night and was dreaming his cat dreams as he was twitching in his sleep (grins) but he stayed with me in the same spot albeit shifting positions occasionally. I made peace with Indi last nite and was okay if his spiritual self decided it needed to move on. I was happy to have spent one last nite with him if that was how it was meant to go and felt quite calm all day apart from when I called the vets. Though my feelings are up and down especially when people talk about him dying.
Anyway Indi is back home and he's as chirpy as anything. You'd never have thought he had surgery today. His belly is bald and he has a scar all the way from his tummy to his butt where he was cut open; but he is in good spirits and running around and was waiting patiently to be fed. I have to take him back for another prognosis on Friday evening to see how well he is doing etc and for another boost of steriods. The vet said he may get better by then but it's not a sign that he is better, whatever that means. The vet seems keen to have him put to sleep whereas I am determined to see the outcome of the worldwide Reiki healings.
I'd like to request those who are willing and able to visualise Indi (for ease of reference his picture is @
and imagine the tumour in his stomach which is three quarters the size of a business card and imagine it disappearing completely and also imagine the passages to his bowels becoming clear and obstacle free. We all know the power of visualisations. I will also be imagining pulling the tumour out of his stomach and throwing it away. I already did that a few times last nite and Indi looked at me quite amused by it all (smiles). If anything these visualisations / healings etc will help him pass over peacefully if that is what he is meant to do.
Those who have the gift of Reiki, I would so much appreciate continued healing thoughts for Indi and hopefully when I return to the vets on Friday, the tumour will have disappeared a lot and the prognosis will be a good one. If I can show the vet that holistic healing does and can work, perhaps we can save a lot more cats as the vet won't be so keen to have them put to sleep so soon!
From the depths of my soul to yours, thanking you in advance,
Love, Light, Hugs and Hope
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
p/s to those who know others who know Reiki, please do feel free to forward on this email as the more people the better Indi's chances. Thank you so much so far for all you've already done. From my heart to yours, xx
[Edit] thoughts of healing -- Joe, 18:40:11 01/03/01 Wed [1]
Chrissie, I'd like to add my thoughts of healing and wellness for Indi.
Jennifer, thanks for "telling it like it is" No bullshit from you, I always liked to read your postings because they're very honest (not always nicey-nicey) I tend not to post when I feel pissed off, angry, or just depressed (not surprising that I've not been posting a lot for many months!)
Having said that, when I am feeling a bit down about things, I find the positive messages at least helpful and at times very inspirational.
Continuing to send healing energy to precious Indi... (Indi's photo tugged at my heart strings.)
from THE NATURE OF ANIMAL HEALING/ one of the principles of natural healing:
"Cancer is nothing more than a severe abberation of nature manifested in and by the body."
Both Indi & you are in my prayers, Chrissie.
With Love,
Mae
[Edit] HEALING TO INDI -- Jennifer, 02:51:48 01/03/01 Wed [1]
CHRISSIE AND INDI- I am sending you both lots of Rieki and Therapeutic touch healing now and throughout the next few days...for as long as it takes. Chrissie...as I said in my email...I am a "Cat-Mom" with two sick cats myself. I feel for you so very much and I have had my two cats in remission with their illness for three years. I will do my best to help Indi and you through this challenging time. Praying for the best!
Love
Jen
[Edit] New Year...just another day -- Jennifer, 02:48:45 01/03/01 Wed [1]
Hello everyone.
I have been avoiding posting a New Year's message as the truth be known...I don't do well with the whole holiday season. Granted...I seem to have conquered Christmas. I am no longer a little MoonGrinch over that. I seemed to have established a routine that gets me through it a little better than in the past. New Year's is a whole other issue. I still struggle with that one. I have tried "making the best of it" for the past several years...and I would be lying if I said I have had a great time because I certainly have not. I have tried looking at the new coming year as an opportunity for a new beginning...but it seems to be of little comfort...especially since last year and the year before that and the year before that etc. I tried to hold onto the same hope and yet nothing seems to have changed. Yeah...I have experienced growth...but the circumstances of my life that I had hoped to change with that growth seems to be in limbo and it frustrates the hell out of me.
I have stayed home alone for the past 7 years having a quiet night in....which has gotten very boring. I almost had a friend visit me this year but that plan changed when something else caught their interest. I think next new year's isn't going to simply be a boring quiet night in. I think I might screw off on a cruise or something....but I am not staying here and I am not worrying about what anyone else wants. Further 2001 is a year of defining boundaries. I have felt some of my boundaries and desires infringed apon or simply not considered in the past year...even by people I think of as family. I will be putting an end to that nonsense this year. Does it sound like I have 2001 by the short and curlies already? And it is only the second day? Well...maybe it is friggin' time eh? I grew a set of brass balls this past year...maybe it is time I started to swing em'!
So I am not going to wish everyone here a Happy New Year and get all soppy about it. Grab the New Year baby by the horns and don't let go until that damn thing stops trying to buck you off. Might be a hell of a ride...but it beats sitting around waiting for nothing to repeat itself.
I have an urgent request for my eldest cat Indi, who's 13 years old. He's been losing weight for a while and also losing his balance and is almost skin and bones. I have put off going to the vets till today and was told this afternoon that Indi has a possible tumor (cancer) in his stomach and is fairly large. They want to operate tomorrow to find out more and if it is inoperable want to put him to sleep there and then.
I felt helpless, emotional and overwhelmed and then on the way to the vets to pick him up to spend what I thought might be a last nite with Indi, I decided that as Indi wasn't in any pain, there was no need to put him to sleep and that I could ask for those who have Reiki healing to help heal him between now and noon London time tomorrow (at least enough for the vets to be able to help him) as what Louise Hay says about cancer is also applicable to animals too, ie they can heal too. (If anyone has any advice or past experience of what to do etc, I'd love to have some right now ).
I thought Indi would have at least another 5 healthy years with me and when he did pass on that it would be peacefully in his sleep. He looks so bouncy and playful as he's now back at home albeit skinny.
I would appreciate all possible means of healing light and energy towards Indi for the next 24 hours from all Lightworkers all over the world - the more the better. I've scanned in Indi's picture (taken this summer) for ease of reference and it is at:
From the depths of my heart and soul, I thank you all in advance,
Love, Light & Hope
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
[Edit] Healing light and energy for Indi -- Chrissie :)*, 16:42:37 01/02/01 Tue [1]
Dear all,
Just heard from the vets that Indi has a possible stomach tumour (cancer) and it's not looking good. They will open him up tomorrow between 11 and 1pm and if there is no hope of saving him they will put him to sleep there and then. My emotions are everywhere - appreciate healing light and energy for Indi's operation tomorrow. I haven't said goodbye and if I don't go to the surgery tomorrow and they put him to sleep I'll never see him again ... I don't know what to do ....
Thx for all thoughts
Love, Light & Hope
Chrissie :)* ^i^
[Edit] Happy New Year -- Mae, 03:18:41 01/02/01 Tue [1]
Wishing each & Everyone of You A Happy New Year...
May we all be blessings to one another and learn and grow as we have this past year. May peace, love, hope, and joy be our companions on this journey.
Thank you all for sharing your lessons which helped me tremendously.
I have a special kinship with animals; so, I can relate very well to your post re Indi, Chrissie. Sending Indi healing energy and keeping your feline companion in my prayers...
I,like Chrissie, attempted to meditate at midnight, but curiousity got the better of me and I also watched the fireworks going on all over London.
Chrissie, I must admit I had tears in my eyes when I read your account of meeting your Dad and your parents meeting (and subsequently contacting your sister in Singapore) It sounds like the perfect ending of one year and beginning of the next!! Loving prayers for you and Indi in the New Year.
Rosie, Rachel, CarolB, Christy, Monique, Laurie, Jen, Mae and all of you thanks for sharing all your stories, frustrations and "lessons" for 2000. As I reflected on my own memories of 2000 last night and today, I can't believe what an amazing and fortutious year it has been for me!! I'm feeling some incredible shifts in my life and look forward to what 2001 has to hold for me!
As I start this new year, I've made a resolution to withold the many judgments I have of people and situations. I started today, when I braved the New Year sales on London's Oxford Street (which could have been miserable as shopping is a "chore" that I loathe--oops that's a judgment!) Anyway, I found that when I judged anything, I would quickly say to myself "I have no judgment about that" So I found myself quite nicely coping with the crowds, the queues, and what I would normally find a hassle. I'll find out if I can REALLY do it when I go back to work tomorrow!
Anyway, last year was an experience for which I am truly grateful--for the Great Force which created and guides the Universe, for all my family and friends, and for all the good fortune that has come into my life.
Happy New Year ALL !! -- CarolB, 16:56:38 01/01/01 Mon [1]
Hello lovely travelers on the path. Happy 2001 to all.
I also did the World Peace Meditation last evening and it felt really wonderful.
Many say this is the official millennium (OM). Regardless, it is a new year and according to Barbara Marciniak and Earth, and Bringers of the Dawn, Etc., the energies will change drastically from here on until 2012. We felt a shift in 2000 as it zipped by, but she was saying that this year the energies are vibrating so much higher that we will be stepped up by 10-fold in acceleration. Others might have some views on this. I know we all have been through our lessons, experiences, learning process during the past year and are just ready to move forward for our highest good. I ask your prayers and thoughts for me as I go through some very challenging processes in a work situation.
Chrissie, We keep Indi in healing thought and prayer for the highest light. Laurie, Rosie, Rachel, Christy, others who have had special requests, we center and keep you in prayer and love for that manifesting for its greatest good. In fact, we should have a long distance Prayer Group that centers on a certain day and we take the few moments wherever we are to send those on the prayer list some love and healing energy. How do you feel about this Chrissie? The thought just popped out that we can do this on a regular basis. When I meet with my regular group here, I also include anyone who has asked a special request to be remembered in that group.
Chrissie, So wonderful the great progress made with your father, mother, sister, Ex-boyfriend, etc. Fantastic the power of thought and prayerful centering, and letting go of the situation. As I read your detail, I was very very moved by the happening. It is just so pure and sweet when we read of these miracles and it affects our heart. I love you Chrissie, and wish for you much love, and peacefulness in healing these relationships.
To all else here who have become a sweet and loving family, Chrissie, Laurie, Rosie, Rose, Jennifer, Christy, Mae, Rachel, Monique, Lillian, Yee Wah, Vanda, Joe, Mary Ellen..and anyone else who may visit with us but not posting, May this year be the very best for everyone for their highest good, with expressions of Wholeness, Perfection, Harmony, Health, Wealth, Wisdom, Truth, Success, Strength, Love, Light, Joy, Peace, and Abundant Prosperity in each's life. I love you gals and guys !!
Much Love and many Blessings!
Carol
[Edit] Healing Light for Indi -- Chrissie :)*, 16:28:44 01/01/01 Mon [1]
Dear all
I'd appreciate thoughts of healing light and well wishes for Indi, my 13 year old tabby cat, who has been losing weight fast lately and is almost all skin and bones and he's also been losing his balance and not eating much. I've been avoiding taking him to the vets in case they tell me he needs to be put down as I couldn't bear it, but I've decided to take him first thing tomorrow morning.
I always thought Indi would stay with me till he was at least 18 years old ... would still like that to happen.
Thanks to all of you for the great sharings!! Chrissie thank you for the suggestion . . .I appreciate your kindness. It is a bright sunny day here in upstate N.Y. I've been housebound for 2 days due to the snowstorm and am planning on some fresh air and change of scenery today. I am looking forward to the New Year and more spiritual advancement. What an exciting path to be following!! May we alll learn and gain new strengths from each other here in this special place. May you all be richly blessed in 2001. Be well!!!!
[Edit] Happy New Year -- Chrissie :)*, 09:51:37 01/01/01 Mon [1]
Dear all at Lighting The Path
So many wonderful new messages overnight (smiles).
I spent last nite meditating to the Orin and Dabin Worldwide Meditation and connected with my soul. However after just gone midnite I couldn't contain myself anymore as the fireworks outside the house and the cheers were getting too exciting and I went to the window and looked across London (I live on a hill) and watched all the fireworks go off across London - it was fantastic and the sense of oneness was overwhelming. I had also sent an email of forgiveness to my ex and released him with love and he replied this morning, a different person than he usually was and didn't push my buttons. I hope I have now laid that chapter to rest and can move on.
I met my father on Saturday and we spent 10 wonderful hours together. I did my Masterpiece with him as well ie hugged him and told him I loved him and we hugged for an hour and then held hands for an hour while standing in my living room just talking. There was so much to talk about (he did a lot of the talking (smiles). We then went to see my mother and my parents hugged for the first time in 30 years. My father was very overwhelmed by everything and so was my mother and her face was beaming. My father couldn't wait to tell her that he had divorced his second wife (he was a bigammist so it was an annulment) so technically they are still legally married ie my mom and dad. My father stayed till really late just talking and us holding hands and he even spoke to my sister in Singapore and they spoke for the first time in 26 years. My father plans to go and visit my sister in Singapore soon and meet his grandchildren for the first time. My sister will be overwhelmed!
So since the Hoffman Process which I finished just about 3 weeks ago my life has had enormous changes! I've made peace with both parents which I never thought possible, my parents have made up, my father and sister have made up and there is a new life starting for all of us as a family and there is a feeling of oneness within my family for the first time in a long long time. It feels so strange to me - my teacher from Hoffman says to just enjoy it all (smiles). Doing the Hoffman Process was one of the best things in my life. Oh, yes and I also made so many friends on the course and we're meeting regularly at my place - every week and will probably soon expand it to a meeting place elsewhere as mine will grow too small. All going well in the near future, I would consider becoming a Hoffman Teacher. For the moment I'm happy to hold small groups at my home for the graduates as I have much work to do and learn.
It's so wonderful to hear everyone's learnings of the past year and may we all continue to grow, share and heal our lives.
Laurie, you could try centering yourself (use your favourite exercise for this), then close your eyes, visualise the person(s) in front of you, imagine them as a fearful child, kiss their forehead and tell them that one day they will understand, and now they don't and it's okay. Deep down you know whatever they are saying to you is untrue, so you can imagine wearing an auric shield and letting their words just pass on by; and send them love and light and feel your heart's center glowing with love for them. It gets easier with practice. One of my ex boyfriends pushed my buttons last nite when he called me to wish me a happy new year and I tried not to raise to the bait (grins) but did for a while cos he kept going on about the same thing he has been doing for years and it just got to me - but I was okay- it was different and I retained my own power.
Ground Image, welcome (smiles).
Christy, Kasia, Rosie, Carol, Rose, Mae, Jennifer, Rachel, Joe, Vanda, Laurie, Mary Ellen, Monique, Lilian, Yee Wah, and all else who visit here, sending you my love and very best wishes for a truly happy peaceful serene 2001. May all your visions and dreams be fulfilled and may your lessons be easy ones!
From my heart to yours,
Love, Light, Serenity, Joy, Passion, Hugs and Kisses
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
[Edit] Happy New Year! -- Rachel, 09:01:54 01/01/01 Mon [1]
Happy New Year to everyone at Lighting the Path!
I was reflecting last night ( after some champagne! ) on how hard the last 3 years have been....many, many bumps in my road too...and I realised just how far I've come, how much I've learned and how much I want to learn more. I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone here for your love and support in 2000.
I celebrated by going to an Irish Pub here in Melbourne. The weather turned out fantastic. I met a new friend last night and she was nice.
I decided to wear my all time favourite colour red and i felt very good. I enjoyed myself, met some English, Irish and Scottish guys. My two girlfriends were quite lucky to have attracted two Scottish guys living in London (Harrow) on holidays. All in all it was an interesting night.
I felt all the emotions one gets on a special night.
2001 A brand new year and one of reflection for me. I am going to try to put ME on that top of the list. I have left 2000 a different person than when i started. Along the way
i hit bumps in the road. Quite a lot of bumps actually but as someone kindly pointed out to me that i should see my cup half full rather than empty and so i ponder on these words. Knowing that i will never view life the way i used to.
To all the very special and fantastic people on this site, wishing you all a Happy 2001 may it bring the joy and laughter we all richly deserve.
I have returned from a blastery hot day here i told you that we would complain from the heat. after visiting my parents.
Stopping by to send you my warmest wishes for the new year. I hope we will all be open to the unlimited possibilities the Universe has available to us; that we will try new things and trust that they will bring to us wonderful gifts.
Happy New Year and lots of love!
Monique
[Edit] Happy New Year to ALL!!!!! -- Christy, 01:46:33 01/01/01 Mon [1]
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!
Thanks Chrissie for the peace meditation. I plan to participate. I think it is a great idea to email Oprah about the Hoffman process. The producers are always looking for new ways to help us live better lives.
Rachel..Great to see you posting again..Glad you survived your move.
Kasia..Did you post information about your new baby? Boy or girl? Did I miss that post?
CarolB..Hope things are still going great with you..
Joe..Glad to see that things are going well with you...
Laurie, Mae, and Kelly..So happy to have you a part of our spiritual chat room
Rose and Rosie..I have come to rely on your posts with such inspiration and honesty.
Jen..I learn so much from you and like Chrissie you know how to decorate your posts with flashing color...
This past year was full of changes, some positive and some painful, but always pushing me forward. This website is so helpful reading about each other's journeys along the path.
To all.. Thanks for letting me share my remarkable year of ups and downs. I can't wait to see what the year 2001 has in store for all of us...
Love,
Christy
[Edit] Heavy Vegetarian - Continued -- Ground Image, 20:11:28 12/31/00 Sun [1]
This is a HEAVY thing, so try it at your own risk. You might want to begin slowly and gradually increase it. Also maybe you'd want to have close medical supervision.
The basic method is to buy a cast iron frying pan - the kind with a smooth surface, not a 'textured' surface. The way I did it was to put it on the stove at low heat, add some canola oil, take a piece of pita bread, and start smearing the bread around - pressing it firmly against the warm, oily iron. After about 30 seconds it gets a blackened, oily coating and it's ready to eat - tastes a little 'irony' - how ironic - but it's not that bad.
I found that one of these treatments about every 3 or 4 days was enough to maintain a pretty good body density even though I wasn't eating any meat or fowl or fish.
After about six months, I found that I was able to stop this frying pan treatment - relying on a quarter cup of raw sesame seeds along with an apple every day - vitamin C in the apple helping to absorb the iron. That was, and still is, about three years later, enough to maintain my density. Also I feel as strong physically as I did back when I was eating meat. Well, almost, anyway. In some ways I'm stronger. One day the bodybuilding champions might be vegetarians!
Another trick, for energy this time, is to buy another cast iron frying pan - the textured kind this time. I used a hacksaw to make two three inch deep parallel cuts, then used a pair of pliers to bend, and then break - it just snapped - the section off. I lick my little iron friend every day - about 30 seconds a day. If I lick longer than that, sometimes it makes me tired for a while - iron overdose?
Well that's it for now. If ya try it I hope it's a'helpful fer ya.
[Edit] Heavy Vegetarian - Almost The Sequel -- Ground Image, 16:23:02 12/31/00 Sun [1]
Yep - it happened! My first post went through allright - was surprised. Then, feeling encouraged, I typed out a long sequel, completing the story. Then when I tried sending it, I got the message - unable to connect to server. That's what happens at SpiritWeb if I type out long messages. I bought a used laptop recently and am currently getting it ready. I'm hoping I won't have that problem then. Anyway, I've got to stop now, but soon, maybe later today, I'll finish the story.
[Edit] Heavy Vegetarian -- Ground Image, 14:31:25 12/31/00 Sun [1]
I'm relatively new to the internet - found SpiritWeb about a month ago and have been posting on the message boards there. My current computer has some problems - all day yesterday and so far today I can't get to SpiritWeb. I started looking around and found this site. It looks pretty good, so I thought I'd post something here.
My Angels are always singing cheerfully to me. Sometimes they are solemn and powerful. Whenever I step outdoors their majestic singing fills the sky. I love them very much. I've been working with Theosophy for about 18 years. Theosophy provides a very valuable outline of Nature, but there are a lot of gaps in the teaching - deliberate gaps, I think. Most of what I say in my posts is based on Theosophy, but I also try to fill in some of the gaps. But I don't know whether my Angels are in any way responsible for my ideas. They may be, but my ideas might just be my own lower mind making things up.
If you vistit SpiritWeb you can see what I've posted over the last month. I might begin posting some here also. Today I just want to describe a method I developed that may allow one to eat a vegetarian diet, while at the same time not give up body density. I used to get really discouraged from vegetarianism because every time I tried it my body began feeling like it was turning into a marshmellow (marshmallow?). I like an earthy feeling, not too airy.
The basic idea is mixing iron intake with oil. My theory is that that is the explanation for that lead-heavy feeling one gets from eating steak - lots of iron present there along with heavy fat. But vegetables also supply that combination - sesame seeds being the best thing I know of. Only a quarter of a cup of raw sesame seeds a day is enough for me - not for a lead-heavy feeling (I don't like being that earthy) but rather just a nice moderately earthy density. But that's not the whole story - when I first began, sesame seeds were not enough.
I think my computer just quit. I don't think this is going to post. If it does, I'll continue in another post.
[Edit] Worldwide Meditation (New Year 2001) -- Chrissie :)*, 12:22:07 12/31/00 Sun [1]
Worldwide Meditation
Join us on the inner planes to call forth the Spirit of Peace
to assist humanity and bring worldwide peace.
Sunday, December 31, 2000
through Monday, January 1, 2001
We will be meditating with Orin and DaBen throughout the day on December
31st, 2000 and January 1st, 2001. Link with us and all the groups who will
be meditating at this time to visualize world peace. Together we do make a
difference. We ask all of you to meditate 5 minutes before midnight until
five minutes after midnight your time to call the Spirit of Peace, in
addition to any other times you can during these days. Go here for
information on your time zone that is equivalent to 12:00 Midnight our
time.(Pacific Standard Time) http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/full.html
Celebration of Peace Meditation
Calling the Spirit of Peace
by Orin and DaBen
1. About five minutes before midnight, start by adjusting your posture so
your body is comfortable and ready to enter into a state of peaceful
meditation. Breathe in, imagining you are drawing in light as you do. Fill
yourself with light with each breath in. Send light to every part of your
body.
2. Call your soul to you and imagine it surrounding you with light. Feel
the radiant light and loving presence of your soul as it joins its
consciousness with yours. Let your heart center expand with love; your mind
grow clearer, and your emotions become calmer and more peaceful.
3. Picture your soul as a radiant sun. Imagine your soul's light awaiting
your will to give it direction.
4. Sense the souls of millions of lightworkers who are meditating with you.
Observe your connection to these people and their souls. Notice that all of
you are creating a beautiful light that surrounds the world. The world is
becoming radiant on the inner planes with the light of all your souls.
5. Notice that the souls of the Enlightened Ones, Masters, Guides, Angels,
and Teachers on the other side are now linking together to form an
interweaving pattern of light that surrounds the world and all lightworkers.
6. Pay attention to the light that flows from these Enlightened Ones to all
the lightworkers, including yourself. Fill yourself with the light,
strength, courage, compassion, and joy that is being transmitted to you.
7. There is a being whose presence has been coming closer to the earth for
years, called by all the souls who are seeking peace. This is the Spirit of
Peace, a very great being. In our meditation together we will call upon the
Spirit of Peace, the great Angel of Peace, to come and bless us with peace.
8. Right at midnight join with everyone and call upon the Spirit of Peace,
asking this Great Angel to touch the hearts of all humanity with Its peace.
Focus your will with the intent to call upon the Spirit of Peace. This
Spirit is a very real presence whose touch can create great changes. Sound
an inner or an outer "aum" (OM) with the certainty that you will be heard
and responded to by the Spirit of Peace.
9. Experience the Spirit of Peace, this great Angel, focusing its awareness
upon humanity, having heard the call. Feel the response of this Angel as
this Angel touches the hearts of all people. Open to receive this energy in
your heart center. Take a deep breath in and let the energy this Angel
sends come into every level of your being.
10. Say to yourself, " Let the Spirit of Peace express itself through me, I
now bring peace and harmony into my relationships. I spread goodwill and
kindness wherever I go. I watch my thoughts; I release judgment and
criticism. I say loving things to others. I speak words that spread love
and light. I radiate peace."
11. Think of your soul as a radiant sun. Allow your will, your desire for
peace in your own life and for humanity, to direct the radiant light of your
soul outward. Imagine you are becoming a radiating center of peace and
goodwill to others.
Imagine joining thousands around the world as you radiate peace to:
. Your friends and family
. To all those who are most responsive to your transmission
. To all lightworkers on the planet
. To all world leaders, so that they may guide their nations into peace
. To all of humanity
. To all subhuman kingdoms
Have no attachment to any results, for there may be none you can measure.
You have just made a valuable and important contribution to all life.
____________________________
Let us Hold a Vision for Humanity
____________________________
Pick one or more visions to energize with your positive thoughts:
(And create your own visions as well)
People everywhere make right decisions,
inspired by their higher selves, and carried out skillfully.
People are mentally clear, emotionally calm, and spiritually aware.
Everyone is in touch with their creativity, strength, courage, and wisdom.
There is an unprecedented level of cooperation, teamwork, and sharing.
Humanity experiences an outpouring of love, new ideas, and soul connections.
There is hope, optimism, and positive visions of the future.
People know that the universe is friendly and always working for them.
People believe in abundance and are able to create it in their lives.
People are supportive of those in need, and are generous with their
assistance and sharing.
Criticism is replaced with understanding, love, and cooperation.
Every lightworker becomes a radiating point of light, hope, inspiration, and
courage.
People are awakening their light bodies everywhere.
Humanity is in alignment with Divine Will
We have enlightened leadership by all people in leadership positions.
Boundaries between peoples, nations, and races dissolve and we know our
oneness
with each other and with the plant, animal, and mineral kingdoms.
Isolation turns into community, aloneness into friendships,
and separateness into inclusiveness.
All people are free to follow and live their soul's purpose.
Humanity becomes aligned with their souls and higher purpose.
Each person expands their consciousness, awakens their soul's vision, and
evolves all the forms in their lives so they may carry out the true activity
of their souls.
People's personalities become vehicles to carry out their soul's love,
light, and will.
All people honor the earth and live in harmony with it and all life upon it.
The plan of humanity works out in all its beauty and perfection.
This is a mega rushed email, as I have to rush out.... will come back later and post more. I've enjoyed reading all your posts so much the past few days - so wonderful to read and so full of love and wisdom and sharing from each and everyone one of you!! I love you all!
From my heart to yours,
Love, Light, Hugs and Kisses
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
[Edit] Happy New Year!!! -- Laurie, 23:39:58 12/30/00 Sat [1]
Happy New Year to all my friend here. Am experiencing some difficulty with a person who likes to spew angry insults at me. (Ex mom in law) Anybody have some suggestions on how not to let her words hurt so much . . .thank you.
[Edit] A Joyous New Year to All! -- Mary Ellen, 23:58:19 12/29/00 Fri [1]
Just stopping by (not just lurking!) to wish you all a very Happy New Year filled with much love and many blessings!!! Chrissie, very special greetings to you for the wonderful job you've done here on the site!
P.S. In case any of you are interested in spirited new additions to the web, I just added a new article by Susan "Free Spirit" Castellano to my site entitled "No Beginning, No End" which seems quite appropriate to this dawning of a new millennium. You can find it at http://www.poweritup.com/adventure.htm
[Edit] Happy New Year! -- Rachel, 18:17:10 12/29/00 Fri [1]
Hello to everyone at Lighting the Path and a very Happy New year to you all!
At last...I'm back...didn't think it was ever going to happen! I've been offline for 12 long days due to a problem with my modem. I've spent hours on the phone to Gateway...ooh those gorgeous Irish accents....and learned all sorts of things about re-siting modems and re-installing Windows!! This morning a lovely engineer came and sorted everything out so I'm very happy now. The last few days have taught me something about giving time to my friends in the 'real' world though so it has been a valuable experience. I've talked to several friends instead of emailing them and it was lovely.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!
Chrissie...what wonderful news about finding your Father and hugging your Mother. Don't ever let them go again. I spent 24 hours with my Mum and it was so nice. She doesn't seem to wind me up anymore..even though she says and does all the same things! I guess Rosie is right and we've all changed this year. I'm sure some of us would have preferred a kinder, gentler way of learning but it's all been showing us the way to our higher self.
So..here's to 2001.We've all come so far, holding each others hands across cyberspace...I wonder what the next 12 months will bring for us. I'm so excited that I'm looking forward to it..not fearing what may happen. I let go and I trust.
Love to Chrissie, Rosie, Christy, Mae, Jennifer, Joe, Laurie, Carol B, Kasia, Monique, Rose, Vanda and everyone else who visits this beautiful site...yes Julie...I mean you!!!!
Much love
Rachel
[Edit] Happy New Year -- rosie, 23:24:33 12/28/00 Thu [1]
Happy New Year, Buon Anno, Bonne Annee' to all at the Path.
Its been a trying year for some of us and yet we leave the year with lessons that we have learnt, people who have left our lives and the new coming in.
For Chrissie the year ends with finding your father that is such fantastic news, and reconciling with your mum. Doing the Hoffman Process.
For me was the breakdown of my marriage, my healing trip to England and Bali. Meeting Joe and Chrissie and having so much interaction with new friends via cyberspace.
Rachel moving home.
Christy comfronting the issues to do with toxic relationship on the Oprah Show.
Kasia expecting the birth of her new baby.
We all have had lessons along the way, some were easy, some were not so easy and i know for myself there has been tears and i end the year a different person then i started with.
Along the way there has been so many wonderful people who have shared and given lots of words of wisdom and advice.
Monique, Jennifer, CarolB, Chrissie, Rachel, Christy, Rose,
Joe the one special man amongst these group and to all who come here. Especially our new friends.
Ciao
Rosie
We have had arctic weather this week but we are heading towards a very hot New Years Eve with temperatures in the high 30's. So we leave our coats behind for one week to go our summer weather again. Ahh Melbourne...
May the new year bring us all what we richly deserve and we say thanks to all our friends and families who are here with us.
Rosie
[Edit] A wonderful New year approaches -- Joe, 21:21:02 12/28/00 Thu [1]
Dear everyone...Hope that you had a lovely Christmas and warm wishes for a very happy and prosperous New Year. Just got back from spending Christmas in the New Forest (Southern England). After seven years together, I finally met my partner Darren's estranged brother. Darren's Mum was so pleased to have all of her children under the same roof for Christmas after so many years. And although I was rather dreading spending the obligatory Christmas holiday with family (mine or his, it doesn't really matter), I have to admit that this was one of the best Christmas I can remember in a long time. And it had so little to do with presents and food, but rather just spending time as a family, having a laugh, and enjoying one another's company. On the train journey back to London this afternoon, the sun was setting, the sky was clear and blue and all the hills and countryside were covered with snow, and the whole world just seemed right
Sadly, however, when I read my e-mails tonight, I was informed that a former school friend had passed away on the 19th December. He had been living with Aids for many years and I assume his death was a result of some complication. Even though, I'd like to remember him as I knew him and not think about any suffering that he may have incurred.
Chrissie, I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that you were able to have such a successful reconciliation with your mother (and also to have recently spoken with your Dad as well) It sounds that the healing work that you did in the Hoffman Process is really paying off in a big way!!
New Year's Affirmation -- CarolB, 13:44:09 12/28/00 Thu [1]
I forgot to post this with the one previously. The following is a New Year's thought for January 1, 2001 from Dr. Wayne Dyer.
"The secret of abundance is to stop focusing on what you do not have, and shift your consciousness to an appreciation for all that you are....and all that you DO have."
Positive affirmations DO work. The problem is that many times we 'give up' and stop affirming or praying when we feel we are not getting the results we want. Recently I found this great book on the power of prayer called, The Faith Factor. In it the writer states that when we continue to affirm and pray on a regular basis, regardless of what is happening all around us, that establishes our true faith in God our Father/Creator that we believe regardless of the situation. Then we begin to see the results we want. There are five basic steps to manifestation that which we wish to be espressed in our lives: Knowing what we want, Affirming what we want, Acceptance of what we want, Release it, Give thanks for it. So it is Knowing, Affirming, Acceptance, Release, and Thankfulness. Hope everyone has a wonderful 2001 full of all the manifested goodness and wholeness that you desire.
Love to All!
Carol
[Edit] Happy Holidays and Happy New Year -- CarolB, 13:30:37 12/28/00 Thu [1]
Hello all Path Walkers!
Love and good tidings to all who come here for sharing, peace and renewal.
Chrissie, Thank you for the posting on the World Peace Meditation for Dec 31. Beautiful and I plan to do it wherever I am at that time.
Chrissie, thank you for sharing all you did concerning the healing with your mother and the connecting again with your father. I know this is a great accomplishment in your growth, and you are very blessed that you can heal this and move on. We all are growing, learning so much.
We all know that just because we are spiritual seekers of healing ourselves doesn't mean that we will be without challenges. Our challenges come all the time. It is just that Now that we are more aware, are coming from a conscious level of awareness that remembers so much on many levels, moving through these challenges and realizing what is to be learned, somehow makes it less a burden or less fearful.
I am getting into a nice regime of personal work for myself and will consciously work with it during the coming year. The first step was giving up coffee, or caffeine products. It was really very easy...it has been over 4 weeks since I last sipped my last cup of coffee. My routine is with Yoga, 5-Rites of Rejuvenation, Medkaba Meditation and Unity Breath, Cellercizer, and working out with weights. I am changing my eating habits to mostly vegan...and I feel so much more energized. This is something I have been moving toward for some time now. I believe we each have to establish what is right for the individual and according to our needs.
Have a great day everyone...and wonderful New Year 2001. To all...Chrissie, Rosie, Rose, Kelly, Rachel, Laurie, Mar, Jen, Christy, Kasia, Joe, Loz...ANyone else I might have missed. Love, Light, and Blessings to ALL!
Namaste, Carol
[Edit] World Peace Day Meditation -- Chrissie :)*, 11:44:18 12/28/00 Thu [1]
This invitation, to join the World Peace Day Celebration, was created especially for you in recognition of who and what you are.
You are a unique being of Light endowed with the very powers of God.
Whatever you think, say, or do reverberates around the globe affecting every living thing.
You are an important part of the fabric of this "unified field" which we call life upon this planet.
You were born to express a unique aspect of the Divine Presence on Earth and you have a special mission that only you can achieve.
God has given you the "tools of consciousness" to enable you to join with other Light Workers in creating heaven on earth.
You have the power to send your thoughts, prayers, words, and visions through the unmanifested realms of light and manifest into this outer reality "whatsoever you desire."
You may not yet be aware of your incredible ability nor the responsibility
it carries. Nevertheless, it is yours.
It is yours because you are a child of God, created in the Divine Image,
to be an Ambassador of Light on the Earth.
Who better to invite to this special day of prayer.
We hope you will join us as we create Peace on Earth, good will towards men/women.
December 31, Noon Greenwich Time.
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Pray for World Peace on December 31.
Find the Spirit of Peace within You.
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Use the Power of Love
Pray for Peace
On December 31, 2000 at Noon Greenwich Time, people all over the globe will join together to pray for peace. You can participate by connecting with millions of other peace prayers at the appointed time. To learn more about this special day Click Here. We have included a text copy of the World Peace Prayer to assist you in your prayer time.
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Peace comes from within each one of us. The only lasting change is a change in consciousness. To help you find the spirit of peace within we have created a FREE online e-meditation for your enjoyment. This 15 minute guided meditation will take you deep within yourself to discover a place of everlasting peace.
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In the beginning
In the beginning God.
In the beginning God created the heaven
and the earth.
And God said Let there be light:
and there was light.
Now is the time of the new beginning.
I am a co-creator with God, and it is a
new Heaven that comes,
as the Good Will of God is expressed on
Earth through me.
It is the Kingdom of Light, Love, Peace and Understanding.
And I am doing my part to reveal its Reality.
I begin with me.
I am a living Soul and the Spirit of God
dwells in me, as me.
I and the Father are one,
and all that the Father has is mine.
In Truth, I am the Christ of God.
What is true of me is true of everyone,
for God is all and all is God.
I see only the Spirit of God in every Soul.
And to every man, woman and child on Earth
I say:
I love you, for you are me. You are my Holy Self.
I now open my heart, and let the pure essence of
Unconditional Love pour out.
I see it as a Golden Light radiating from the
center of my being,
and I feel its Divine Vibration in and through me,
above and below me.
I am one with the Light.
I am filled with the Light.
I am illumined by the Light.
I am the Light of the world.
With purpose of mind, I send forth the Light.
I let the radiance go before me to join
the other Lights.
I know this is happening all over the world
at this moment.
I see the merging Lights.
There is now one Light.
We are the Light of the world.
The one Light of Love, Peace and Understanding is moving.
It flows across the face of the Earth,
touching and illuminating every soul
in the shadow of the illusion.
And where there was darkness,
there is now the Light of Reality.
And the Radiance grows, permeating, saturating every form of life.
There is only the vibration of one Perfect Life now.
All the kingdoms of the Earth respond,
and the Planet is alive with Light and Love.
There is total Oneness, and in this Oneness we speak the Word.
Let the sense of separation be dissolved.
Let mankind be returned to Godkind.
Let peace come forth in every mind.
Let Love flow forth from every heart.
Let forgiveness reign in every soul.
Let understanding be the common bond.
And now from the Light of the world,
the One Presence and
Power of the Universe responds.
The Activity of God is healing and harmonizing Planet Earth.
Omnipotence is made manifest.
I am seeing the salvation of the Planet
before my very eyes, as all false beliefs
and error patterns are dissolved.
The sense of separation is no more;
the healing has taken place,
and the world is restored to sanity.
This is the beginning of Peace on Earth
and Good Will toward all,
as Love flows forth from every heart,
forgiveness reigns in every soul,
and all hearts and minds are one in perfect understanding.
Hi Christy have missed hearing from you. Yes it's so good to have found my dad. He just called me this morning as well and is apprehensive over the important news I have to tell him when we meet and keeps trying to get it out of me over the phone. Re mom, it's thanks to the Hoffman Process that I have been able to make peace with her as through the Process I found compassion and forgiveness for her life and understood what she herself went through and we made amends spiritually before I left the Process. It was a whole Process throughout the 8 days of working on both sets of parents ie understanding, compassion and forgiveness and then also the catharsis work in the beginning. Without the Hoffman Process I knew in my heart of hearts that my relationship with my mother would never be the same again and I could not even see myself ever contacting her again or if I did it would be with resentment always in my heart and in hers too.
I will be writing to Oprah to share my experience of the Hoffman Process regards to toxic parents and that the Hoffman Process can and will heal the negative love syndrome that has been passed down from generation to generation once and for all. Whether she picks up on it or not is another matter - I am surprised she hasn't already. I know Oprah has her own intergenerational pain ... and is healing as best she can and sharing with others.
I love you all!
Merry Christmas
Love, Light, Passion, Hugs and Kisses
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
Chrissie..Congratulations on finding your Dad. Also, you have a lot of courage in healing the wounds with your Mom.
Rachel..I hope your move is going well.
Hello to Rosie, Rose,Kelly, Laurie, Mae, Jen, CarolB, and
everyone else.
I wish everyone a prosperous and healthy New Year!!
Love,
Christy
[Edit] Good Evening . . . -- Laurie, 01:00:53 12/23/00 Sat [1]
Hi Friends . . .
Sometime I hope to get efficient at these postings and address everyone by their names. Anyway, I just finished reading through your posting Chrissie and am proud of your dilligent efforts. That is nice that you are experiencing healing within your heart. I'll be having Xmas dinner with my folks . . .I've pretty much forgiven them for what they did to me as a child. They didn't mean it and I know they did the best they could at that time. I don't suffer emotionally like I use to. I attribute that to my determination to find my peace within. Of course I am a continual student. I sense that this will indeed be a life long process for me. Someday I hope to help others in some kind of quiet fashion. To help others heal and to share my experiences with them. There is so much pain in so many people. At this point now I am much more in tune as to why people may behave the way they do. Even now if such a person crosses my path I do my best to deliver to them vibrationally the spirit of peace and gentleness. Often times I can see an individual relax if they sense they are near someone who cares and who lives a serene existence. I can not tell you how many people have remarked to me that they think "I am so calm." It brings me joy to hear that because there was a time in my life when that wasn't the case. This motivates me to keep exploring the spiritual path as there are so many more places I seek to find. The places where there is deep beauty - stillness - divine guidance. Well, it's been a pleasure to have this time of sharing with each of you. I'll be in touch again soon. Walk a gentle path . . .
[Edit] Congratulations Chrissie! And other Stuff -- Jennifer, 18:35:54 12/22/00 Fri [1]
Hello everyone!
CHRISSIE- Congratulations honey! That is great news! I hope that your father is able to help you put the pieces of your puzzle back together! That is awesome!!!
MAE- My thoughts are with you at this difficult time!
RACHEL- I hope your move goes smoothly! Get Santa to help move some furniture...he has the big ol' sleigh! If he can fit all the toys for all the children of the world in it surely to God he could take a sofa or a bed or two in a trip!!!
Namaste
Jen
[Edit] I found my father! -- Chrissie :)*, 18:05:38 12/22/00 Fri [1]
Dear all at Lighting The Path
Just wanted to share the exciting news that I've found my father!!! I had lost touch with him about 3 years ago or so and due to my Hoffman Father Masterpiece needed to find him so I could make peace. He called me this afternoon and we had a wonderful loving telephone conversation. We're meeting up before the new year and he's going to spend the day with me and my mother. I feel like a kid again (smiles). I've asked him to tell me about my childhood and he's more than happy to (which my mother never was). There are so many blanks for me.
He told me of the day they first took me to school and said they'd pick me up at 3pm. This was in Germany. Apparently by 9.30am I decided that I didn't like school and walked out (chuckles) and the school rang him up saying they'd lost me. They found me later walking up the road. I find that amazing as I would never do something like that as an adult. Perhaps I got told off severely for it and never did it again! Wow.
Much love and hugs
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
[Edit] The holidays -- Jennifer, 15:03:47 12/22/00 Fri [1]
I wanted to share part of my homework of the Hoffman Process which is to do my Mother’s Masterpiece, ie to go to her and tell her I love her and hug her.
I was supposed to do it last Sunday, but while I was doing one of my closure tape visualisations, I started coughing vigorously (I developed a cough at the Process) and promptly threw up all over myself. I felt it was my body’s way of telling me I wasn’t ready. I spent the next few days doing some more processing and had a group get together at my house on Tuesday nite, which was wonderful and reenergising.
The next morning, I woke up and spirit whispered in my ear that that day was the day to do my masterpiece with my Mother. It felt right, and I wanted to make full use of the love and energy I had picked up from the group the night before.
That whole day I made sure I stayed away from anything negative and when I got home, I cleared my mind of any projections of what may or may not happen at my mother’s. I took some deep breaths and called my Trinity (Emotional Self, Intellect and Spiritual Self) to help guide me and also called on the help of the fellow graduates (soul wise) to help me do that I needed to do.
I had had a lot of advice and support from the group and inspiration from those who had already done their own masterpieces and this encouraged me so much and gave me the strength. Mom was happy to see me and we had some small talk when I got there. It was running out fast and I got a bit flustered as I wasn’t expecting to do my masterpiece so soon, but I had to and so I started, “Mom, I have something important to tell you”. She looked at me, smiled and said “You’re getting married aren’t you”. I laughed and repeated what I said and she continued to smile and repeat that she thought I was getting married. This wasn’t how the script that the Process gave us was supposed to work as I was supposed to build up her curiousity and keep her guessing and then drop the bombshell.
Anyway as the script wasn't quite going to plan, I said, no, to her part about me getting married, smiled and feeling slightly awkward, I told her I loved her and went to hug her. I haven't hugged my mother since I was 15 years old and that's a long long time ago. She was silent for a while and it felt like she was taken aback by the hug. She mumbled that she loved me too, laughed awkwardly and said that she thought I was getting married, and then she tried to push me away saying okay, enough, ie hug wise. This was only like 5 seconds after I hugged her. I held on, rested my head on her shoulders and hugged her closer and she then let go her resistance and hugged me back really tight and continued to say she loved me too and that all she wanted was for me to be happy, get married and meet a nice guy etc.
The tears came down as my mother hugged me back and she cried too. We hugged for a good few minutes. I'm a kinensetic (spelling?) person and touch my
> friends a lot and once I had the hug from her I wasn't letting go till it was done! (smiles). Once her resistance was down, she just hugged me back and we rocked back and forth in each other's arms. It felt fantastic. Such a relief and a weight off my shoulders - all that burden of resenting her all these years for what I felt she was doing, being etc. We were able to talk properly after that and she had so much light in her eyes and all her stuff that I had disliked in her disappeared. She did a little of the button pushing ie thinking everyone is out to get her etc but I just laughed and told her that she was imaging it and she laughed back. She has a beautiful smile, when she allows herself to smile.
We talked for a while and at the encouragement of a fellow graduate from the group, I made a point to tell her that I was grown up now and didn't need looking after and that she pushed my buttons when she came round to do the cleaning and cooking when I'm fully capable of looking after myself. She laughed so sweetly and said "What buttons? I don't push your buttons !". Usually she'd be sarcastic and have this nasty tone etc - but all that was gone. She was loving and light and it was great. It was good to have my mother back, the spiritual woman whom I saw in my visualisations. My mother no longer looks old and haggard but seems brighter, lighter and more alive.
I was able to leave without feeling guilty for leaving her alone, set my boundaries and said I'd see her again soon, and that we'd spend some time together and she was happy.
I'm now waiting for my father to be found so that I can do my Masterpiece with him, though having done Mother, father is going to be a breeze as he doesn't push my buttons. I don't really know him as I've only seen him a few times since my mother left him when I was 5 years old, and took us back to Singapore. I hope to be able to be in touch with my father by Christmas or the New Year. The tracking is going okay ... it's the waiting
Mae, forgiveness is a tough one. Before the Hoffman Process, I knew I had a lot of forgiveness work to do on those I felt had wronged me etc. Though I had ‘forgiven’ them to some extent, it wasn’t as complete as I wanted it to be and didn’t feel that peace within my heart. Having done the Hoffman Process, I know now and feel that my issues with my mother are forgiven both ways and that intergenerational pain has been stopped in its tracks and we now have a new start. The same will happen with my father. I also have to cleanse the pyschic bonds of others who I feel have hurt me ie ex lovers etc and I can do that now, with the help of my Closing Ceremony tape. I feel free and cleansed and released of all burdens I have been carrying and the load is getting lighter day by day. Each day I’m learning new stuff as we graduates share with each other and light bulbs are constantly going off in my head – ah hah with new light shed. We are all growing, learning, guiding and sharing with each other.
Prior to the Hoffman Process for years I did all my work alone at home, thinking yeah, I don’t need to share in a group and bare all my pain out to strangers. I wasn’t ready and cringed at the thought of sharing in a group, especially in a group in England (as I prefer Americans – I have this thing in my head that American’s are more open – but I think that view has changed now (smiles)). Spirit guided me to go to the Hoffman Process and I have found that those in England are the same as those in America and there are loving and light and they are open and spiritual. Prior to the Hoffman Process I didn’t really know anyone in London that was spiritual … now my eyes are open wide (smiles) with new awareness and understanding. John Bradshaw advises strongly that if we do any inner child work etc we need to do it in a group, a non shaming group and not to do it alone as we need the support and strength of others to see us through. I wasn’t ready then all those years ago, was now, and I am so very glad that I did what I did.
We are seeing miracles every day as other graduates do their Masterpieces, inspiring the other members of the group.
Just popped in to say Hello!! It's been so long since I've visited these beautiful pages. I've been really busy. After 5 years of researching. It has come to fruition. I've introduced my product line to the public. It litterally came together overnight. All it took was one good prayer and letting it go. Yeahhhh!!!! Well I have to go now. I have many orders to fill. Wishing everyone love and peace this holiday season.
BECOMING
Today is a day of becoming. You are not a human being...you are a human becoming...becoming whole...a Holy one. Soar on wings of love and watch the afternoon sun move toward evening shadows. Make a new commitment to your self and enjoy this time alone. Fatigue is dissipating now. Let go. Let the pain you heart from past wrongs float softly into the breeze. Let the ache in your body seep out and be absorbed by the warm earth below. Float inside yourself and come to me sweet friend. I kiss your brow and gently caress your face. I share your moment of peace.
Susan Duxter
Love 'n' Light Kelly
[Edit] Seasons Greetings to All -- Mae, 13:02:20 12/21/00 Thu [1]
Just stopping by to wish you all a warm ( at least cozy by the fire) & wonderful holiday season... May the love, peace, & joy of this special time of year be with you throughout the New Year.
Thank you all for your uplifting, inspiring, heartfelt posts.
Rachel & Chrissie, your kind words and thoughts are graciously accepted & appreciated.
Two valuable insights re me being in a rather bad patch lately :
I am not where I am supposed to be & forgiveness is something that I need to work on (because the Universe keeps presenting me with either situations or people to forgive!). Me thinks that I have finally received the message! Now I need to do the work.
Dear Chrissie, Monique, CarolB, Jennifer, Kasia, Rose, Christy, Rachel, Joe, Laura, Maya and all
I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.
Thanks for all who have shared here with wonderful thoughts and i am sorry that i havent contributed as much but i have been going through a considerable change in my life and some of it has been very depressing. I thank all who have sent me words of advice and wisdom.
I appreciate your friendship.
I was very lucky to have met Joe this year together with Chrissie. It was a second meeting with Chrissie and it was nice to have a wonderful evening with both Chrissie and Joe.
Kasia good luck with your upcoming birth. Rose thanks for all the thoughts of the day.
Christy Fantastic achievment for the Oprah Show.
Chrissie the Hoffman Process sounds really fantastic.
Congratulations to Carol and her husband for reaching such a fantastic milestone.
Jennifer Rachel and Monique thank you for just being there with words of wisdom. One day we will meet....
Monique i am hoping to do LA for Amtrak next year so i am putting in for a Seattle sojourn....
I would like to see Seattle again and meet you in person.
I just want to say how blessed i am in meeting some wonderful internet friends and for the inspiration that has been shared throughout the year 2000.
Thank you for sharing these past few days - each and every post has touched my heart and Carol says it so well (smiles). I love you Carol! Mae ((((hugs))) sweetie, Laurie, thank you so much for continuing to share with us - do continue and we are here for you albeit sometimes slow paced - Rachel, love to you this moving time and yes, your inner voice is never wrong - so I'd listen to it - you may have struck something there (smiles).
A MOUNTAINTOP VIEW
A police car pulled up in front of an older woman's house, and her husband
climbed out. The polite policeman explained that "this elderly gentleman"
said that he was lost in the park and couldn't find his way home.
"How could it happen?" asked his wife. "You've been going to that park for
over 30 years! How could you get lost?"
Leaning close to her ear so that the policeman couldn't hear, he whispered,
"I wasn't lost -- I was just too tired to walk home."
These bodies become less cooperative as we age. For some, work becomes less
fun and fun becomes more work. One older friend commented, "I've reached
the age where the warranty has expired on my remaining teeth and internal
organs."
But I like the spirit of Charles Marowitz. "Old age is like climbing a
mountain," he says. "The higher you get, the more tired and breathless you
become. But your view becomes much more extensive."
Atop the mountain, one has a better view of the world. One can see above
the differences which divide people. One can better see beyond petty hurts
and human fragility. Atop the mountain, one has a longer view of the past,
and can therefore understand the future with more clarity. Atop the
mountain, one looks down on dark clouds of gloom and despair and fear and
notices that they are neither as large nor as ominous as those beneath them
would believe. It is also clearer that however dark they may appear, they
too, are fleeting and will someday pass.
George Bernard Shaw said, "Some are younger at seventy than most at
seventeen." I think it is because they have a broader outlook.
It will take a lifetime to climb the mountain, but, for me, the view will be
worth the journey.
When you say, "Things are going terribly," it may very well be that your
consciousness has gotten out of balance with what is going on.
Then the big challenge is to get your consciousness in with this flow of
life. Have you ever noticed that when you get into the flow of life you
can't do anything wrong? And you don't have to do anything right because
it's all coming forward completed, and all you're doing is reaping the
benefits of just flowing in this consciousness of love and gratitude and
at-one-ment.
If things start going wrong for you and you start getting hassled, check
your consciousness level to see where you have gotten away from the divine
consciousness of the Soul. Be brutally honest, just for that minute, until
you get your answer.
As we move into the busy holiday season, it's extra-important to include
your angels in your daily lives. Your angels can help you with everything,
from the practical to the esoteric. For instance, I have called upon the
angels many times to help me find and select a gift that reflects my love
and gratitude. The angels then give me ideas, and even help arrange for a
convenient parking place.
Nerves sometimes get jangled, with crowded malls, gloomy weather, and
tightened budgets. This is the perfect time to have mental conversations
with your own guardian angels, asking them to help you stay peaceful and
centered. You can also silently talk to other people's guardian angels, and
ask those angels to smooth any ruffled feathers. The Law of Free Will
allows angels to intervene into other people's minds and hearts, to the
degree that it affects you. After all, the angels' purpose is peacefulness.
You can also talk to the guardian angels of any family members, even before
your family get-togethers. Ask your relatives' angels to bring harmony and
peace; to guide the words that everyone speaks; and to heal old wounds or
addictions.
If you are feeling lonely for romantic love this holiday season, write a
letter to your soulmate's guardian angels. It doesn't matter that you don't
know who your soulmate is. Just hold the intention of connecting with your
soulmates angels, and it is done. Then, pour out your heart to those
angels. You'll feel an immediate release of tension. The angels will give
you specific guidance afterward, and it is important that you notice and
follow it (ask your angels to give you very clear, unambiguous guidance).
The "romance angels" often give us guidance to prepare us to meet our
soulmate, which may include activities seemingly unrelated to meeting Mr.
or Ms. Right. For instance, they may tell us to exercise, change our
diets, go to a support group, begin journaling, get outside in nature,
attend yoga, etc. I promise you, that if you will trust and follow this
guidance, you will see how it truly is related to your quest for a soulmate.
My book, "Healing with the Angels" and audiotape, "The Romance Angels," have
more information on this important life area. If money seems to be tight, I
want to suggest that you read "The Abundance Book" by John Randolph Price or
listen to "Manifesting with the Angels."
Also, put the phrase, "Money Worries" on a piece of paper, and then put that
paper in the freezer. Put any other items that you would like to release on
other, separate, pieces of paper -- and then freeze them, too.
My audience members who have tried this method often have miraculous
healings. Please let me know your experience with the method, too.
The angels will also guide you to opportunities to give and help others.
They know that one of the surest routes to happiness is through performing
selfless service. So, you may receive inner nudges to donate to charity; be
a Secret Santa; sponsor a less fortunate family; work at a soup kitchen; or
sing caroles at a convalescent home. Even putting some money into a Santa's
bucket can bring a smile to your face.
The holidays are synonymous with images of angels. This season, you have an
opportunity to be someone's earth angel. There is no greater gift you could
give yourself! Ask your angels to guide you, by having continuous
conversations with them.
This is the week of the Christ Consciousness
manifesting its presence. With that presence comes
cleansing, purity, and peace. The illumination of
this moment is blessed by God, personally, and is
recognized as God's hand with you in the physical
form. God's glory births itself, and you become the
vehicle for that expression.
- John-Roger
From: The Christ Within & The Disciples of Christ
»§« The next two are dedicated to all, with a special
emphasis on those that are just beginning their awakening! :)
Merry Christmas One in All! »§«
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE
As you sit quietly in meditation, as you go within and feel the depth of
interaction with that which lies beyond the physical, do you realize the
truth of who you really are? As you walk through your daily experience,
as you go through the events of interaction within the physical,
three-dimensional world, you are never alone.
This perhaps is a simple statement, but it is also rather profound. For
in the statement of being "alone" is imbedded the concept and the
reality of being "all one". If all is one, how could you as an
individualized expression for creation ever be, as you would say,
alone? This would never be possible.
We have reminded you often of how all is connected, all is one. Know
this to be true as you walk through each and every experience. As you
embrace Life, as you share Love, as you radiate Light, you know that you
are not only your body although your body is the expression of who you
are. It is much the same as was offered by Jesus of Nazareth when he
said that the Father and I are one; it is not me, but it is that power
within that does the works.
You see, there is embedded within the depths of every soul that exact
same power, the power of creation, the power of knowing the truth, the
power of being that truth, of living fully the statement of being all
one. The only division and separation occurs when one is divided into
many parts and then the parts are seen as being the limit of one's
reality, the parts are then attached to and become the substance of
one's focus of attention. We are simply suggesting as always, that as
you go within walk through life from the perspective of what you
discover from within, not from that which is the attachment to the
physical, emotional, or reactive conditions externally.
Go within, recognize and know the truth of who you are. You are a
radiant beam of creation. You are an individualized component of
creation expressing an aspect of creation through every thought, word,
and action. But it is the same creative impulse that creates the trees,
the animals, the universe, and every other soul. All is one. You are
never alone. As you know this to be so, as you take this into every
manifested expression of your experience, you realize the purpose for
your coming into this lifetime. You realize that the purpose lies in
walking the pathway of discovery. Through the experiences gained in
this lifetime, you remember, you awaken, and you bring into focus and
into alignment that which is being experienced with that which is the
inner impulse of creative expression coming from the center of all
expression of creation.
All is one. You are never alone. Learn and know and express and be the
oneness you are. Remember that you are never alone. All is one.
You are I AM. I AM One. I AM the Love, Light, and Life of creation.
In this short essay, we'll stick close to the tradition of Religious
Science and if what we say fails to address your own particular experience
of divine guidance, bear in mind Jesus' words, "It is done unto you as you
believe."
We believe in the essential unity of everything. There is one Spirit which
expresses as everything: Mind, thought, Life, sensation, Substance, body,
things... stars, spiders, people, politics, potholes, junk and joy. We are
seamlessly integrated in every aspect of our being and consciousness with
God and the rest of the universe. We are not apart from God, we are each a
part of God, an individualized expression of God-consciousness.
Consciousness is perfect, but the use we individually make of Consciousness
is limited. The on-going adventure of human life could be characterized as
the growth or evolution of our "own" limited consciousness toward complete
consciousness, the climb from ignorance to knowledge, the "journey of the
soul toward Spirit."
On our journey, we are "guided" in many ways. We are equipped with a basic
built-in "urge" to live and express life more abundantly. We naturally move
toward what is pleasing to us and away from what is unpleasant to us. On a
physical, animal level this is automatic, "natural". We need no guidance to
like pleasure and dislike pain. We need only experience in order to learn
what we like and dislike.
But we are not robots. We can and do choose how we will increase our
pleasure and minimize our pain. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes...
something else happens, and the desire for "guidance" arises in us. We
observe our parents, ask our friends, study books, practice our skills,
consult counselors, we pray (often as a last resort!) to whatever "higher
power" we conceive... for guidance.
When we (finally) pray for guidance, it is very helpful to actually believe
that we can receive guidance, that we can recognize it when it appears. We
can. All Knowledge is present right now in the one Mind, of which our "own"
mind is a part. When we open ourselves to believing that whatever we need
to know is available to us when we need to know it, then it is! The key is
our belief that we CAN know, and this is often a major stumbling-block.
Recall, "It is done unto you as you believe."
Even believing that we can receive guidance, we must still recognize it
amidst all of the events that make up our daily experience. It may happen
that you will be interrupted by a fanfare of trumpets and a radiant being
intoning the sought-after knowledge to your ears. It may happen that you
"remember" what you need to know; "Oh, I knew that!" What you need may be
presented to you as an opportunity to try something you've never done
before, or as a "failure" that forces you to "find another way". "Divine
Guidance" only speaks to us in ways that we can understand, but we must pay
attention.
If, when we say, "Oh well, I know that God is guiding me", we are
expressing our belief that this is so, then it is. If we are just making
nice-sounding excuses for our latest screw-up, then it's just that, an
excuse. When we're honest with ourselves, we know the truth.
If we are just guessing or hoping that we are being divinely guided (rather
than believing it) then, most likely, we are simply being "herded" by
what's known as "race mind" or conventional wisdom, the lowest common
denominator of collective belief. By conscious intention, we can raise
ourselves by aligning our consciousness with the highest conception of Good
that we can imagine, and let that be our guide.
These, then, are the keys to divine guidance: believe and pay attention.
"Ask and it shall be given you. Knock and the door shall be opened."
However, it is up to us to receive, and step through the opened door.
Namaste
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http://www.namastecafe.com/
"We understand that by giving we receive.
We grasp that by lighting others' candles,
we do not lose our own light. The more
candles one lights, the more enlightened
the world becomes."
-- John Bradshaw
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[Edit] Moving Day is here! -- Rachel, 07:51:43 12/17/00 Sun [1]
Hello to everyone at Lighting the Path,
Chrissie...thanks for continuing to share your HP experiences....I wonder if I'll ever trust myself enough to do that! Congratulations....I'm so glad it was such a positive experience.
Mae..hugs to you as you walk your difficult path. Sometimes it's good to share your problems....other times it's better to ask for support without going into details. You know what is right for you and we all respect that. You know that you have our love and support always.
Laurie....thank you for continuing to post even when you don't get much response. I check in every day and love to read what you have written but rarely have time to post at the moment.
CarolB....congratulations on your 34th wedding anniversary...I hope you have a lovely day tomorrow.
So...it's finally here...moving day!! Regulars will know this is my 2nd house move this year and my 5th in the last 4 years!!! I'm getting quite good at it and even wondered about setting up a 'consultancy' to help people who are moving. I think the combination of doing all their paperwork etc and some support spritiually with a move would be great! I would have signed up, no hesitation. We are lucky that this is a company relocation so we are not paying....perhaps I could approach companies with a service like that???? I'm only half serious about this but I've got one of those nagging voices telling me to look into it, so perhaps I'd better listen!
I have started with a nasty bout of flu just in time for the move. Started shivering during the pantomime we went to yesterday...imagine feeling ill while a stage full of very enthusiastic amateurs is singing their version of 'Reach for the Stars' by S Club 7!!! Need I say more!
Ok..I'm going to be offline for a few days and will miss checking in. I'm so lucky that in my new house their is be a small bedroom that I can use as a study and I've had a phone line put in already! I'm going to create a sacred space , as in Sarah Ban Breathnach's books ( Simple Abundance and Something More )What a wonderful Christmas present to myself!
I would like to thank all of you for your love and support over the last year. When I first found this site I was in bits, severley depressed and struugling to cope with a lot of personal stuff. I am looking forward to 2001 with excitement and joy. There's still stuff to do...there's always stuff to do but we all do it so much better together.
Happy Christmas to you all
Love from
Rachel
[Edit] A Time of Love, Caring, Sharing, Giving -- CarolB, 22:03:13 12/16/00 Sat [1]
Hello ALL! Hope all is well with everyone in their busy time of the year and with so much happening so fast.
Chrissie: WOnderful about your experience at the Hoffman Process. There is so much assistance out there now, compared to what could have helped with our parents, grandparents, etc. So good that you are fortunate enough to be able to share in this experience.
Laurie: Thank you for sharing here and for your sweet presence. You add to this energy here, and even though we may not always respond back as we could; we send everyone here love and light and good wishes for their life experience. I know I don't always post every day , or even every week; but I do come almost each day to see who has shared. So, share whatever is on your mind because you never know who may be reading that needs to hear just the message you have to say. I believe I can speak for Chrissie that this board is flexible to the point of sharing that which is good for the greatest number in a loving, respectful way. Most times there is no real agenda, other that something that is positive, up-lifting, and of a spiritual nature. I know that I really get inspired from many things I read here. Is is great to be able to post where one can express without guilt, fear, anxiety, or any confrontational situation.
Chrissie: the quote from Kryon was very interesting and true. I have tried this many times. One may be somewhere in public, and a baby WILL make eye contact and look at you as if he/she knows you....on some level really KNOWS you. Sometimes it is almost eery, but then we realize that our energy is all One and this is just a part of the process of evolution. Much has been said of the Indigo Children and their being born with higher perceptions, their 12-strand DNA already in place, etc. I am no expert on this, and we DO have to discriminate what we read and hear; but I am inclined to believe that many of those babies being born during this time are highly evolved souls who have chosen to be born during this time to assist in the ascension process. Others who might have input or something to add here, this would also be appreciated.
Have a lovely and wonderful Saturday. We are going out this evening to celebrate our 34th Wedding Anniversary, which is Monday, Dec. 18. Yes, quite a few years together, and still sharing, loving, and learning at this process.
Much love and Blessings to ALL! Carol
[Edit] Happy Saturday!! -- Laurie, 13:51:32 12/16/00 Sat [1]
Hi! Chrissie I will continue to post as I feel led. Mae I hope your situation improves for you. May the lesson you need to learn reveal itself (hugs.) Thanks for the L. Hay posting Chrissie. I am presently reading her book "You Can Heal Your Life." Enjoying it too. She has many good things to share with her readers. Chrissie, I also had a very difficult childhood and have sought to heal from it. I feel that I have made great strides. I'll end for now - talk to everybody soon! Be well!
[Edit] Hoffman Process sounds even more interesting -- Mae, 12:21:34 12/16/00 Sat [1]
Your experience at H.P. make it sound even more beneficial. Thanks for sharing, Chrissie.
Have been going thru dark night of the soul due to recent incident---did not want to bring others down---reluctant to share---stuck in overwhelm presently...
Suffice it to say, this recent incident which was not random
(others have not been either) might have been the proverbial 2 X 4 hitting me over the head to tell me that I am not where I'm supposed to be (in more ways than one!).
Even though I realize that this is a safe place to share, I'm being nebulous by choice because I feel so extremely vulnerable + I did err in sharing with others (not here) who only took an opportunity to take a swipe at me (ouch!).
Thanks for continuing to be a beacon of light and a refuge of tranquility & love.
Love & Light to All Who Visit Here & May the Warm Glow of this Special Time of Year Be In Your Hearts Always,
Mae
[Edit] Where is the Light Coming From? -- Chrissie :)*, 09:59:15 12/16/00 Sat [1]
WHERE IS THE LIGHT COMING FROM?
We have told you before that the higher you vibrate, the farther out your energy field extends. Test it! Go into a room where there is a small child -- perhaps in a public place. Say nothing and make no noise.
Intuitively "call" to the child with your mind. Smile and look his way. Unless distracted, quite often the child will turn to see the origin of the energy! He wants to find out where the "light" is coming from.
-- Kryon, Book VIII
[Edit] I am at the center of peace -- Chrissie :)*, 09:52:44 12/16/00 Sat [1]
Peace I am at the center of peace
The outer world touches me not. I am in charge of my being. I guard my inner world for it is there that I create. I do whatever I need to do to keep my inner world peaceful. My inner peace is essential for my health and well being. I go within and find that space where all is quiet and serene. I may see it as a peaceful, deep, quiet pool surrounded by green grass and tall, silent trees. I may feel it as white, billowy clouds upon which to lay and be caressed. I may hear it as flowing, delightful music, soothing my senses. However I choose to experience my inner space, I find peace. At this center of peace I am. I am the pureness and stillness of the center of my creative process. In peace I create. In peace I live and move and experience life. Because I keep myself centered in inner peace, I have peace in my outer world. Though others may have discord and chaos, it touches me not for I declare peace for myself. Though there may be madness all around me, I am calm and peaceful. The Universe is one of great order and peacefulness, and I reflect this in my every moment of life. The stars and the planets do not need to be worried or fearful in order to maintain their heavenly orbits. Nor does chaotic thinking contribute to my peaceful existence in life. I choose to express peacefulness, for I am peace. And so it is.
It is safe to look within. Each time you look deeper into yourself you are doing to find incredibly beautiful treasures within you.
Louise Hay, Pg 175
Heart Thoughts
Laurie, thx for your continued efforts to get a conversation going here (smiles). Sometimes it happens and no one wants to talk though they read in ... and prefer to read ... I don't know why that is .... perhaps everyone is busy ... I still have my cough and cold which I picked up at the retreat (it's a result of the anger releasing) and it's not getting much better ... I don't mind so much if it means that all that anger is getting out of me via the cold and congestion ... :)* I'm off to the Process X'mas Party tonite - really looking forward to meeting up with the fellow graduates who are able to attend. The Process certainly knows how to throw a good party! A kids party for adults! :)* and the inner child gets to play!
I wanted to share my deepest thanks to all who have shared the journey with me the past couple of years or so from Hay House to Walking The Path and then to Lighting The Path. Each and every one of you has contributed so much to my life, no matter how small you may think your contribution has been. Every little word or sharing has helped enormously as has every little drama (grins) and it's resolution etc.
A lot of you may feel that what you have to say is not important - but to someone out there who's reading in, it may be just want they want to hear or need to hear. Follow your heart and post/share whatever it is your spirit urges you to - for it is never wrong.
I'm still processing a lot of my Hoffman work and I'm so pleased .... I can't remember what I said the other day - so excuse me if I repeat myself (I'm too tired to scroll up and read what I wrote) .... but all these years or learning and studying my spirituality and I couldn't heal that inner child within me no matter what I tried. I procrastinated and procrastinated month after month when I did the John Bradshaw Inner Child Workshop on tape as it hurt so much and I didin't want to face any more pain and I felt like I was so stuck in life and couldn't move anymore. I wasn't the same person I was before that ie before the breakup with the ex. I was so peaceful then - but lessons obviously needed learning. Having done the Hoffman Process I now have broken through that barrier, that stuck-ness and I am aware of who I am and what I am and that I am not my parents negative traits and I understand so much now about myself and about them and I've met their inner child and their spiritual selves and I've been on such an incredible journey and done a lot of catharthic (spelling?) work which was so freeing. I was not sure I could do it to begin with, ie releasing all that anger and shouting and batting, but I did it and boy did I do it. I could do it again and I'm looking for a bat to buy to do more of that work.
My life will never be the same again and I have lost so many inhibitions and I feel so enlightened and so free. I have changed. A situation arose at work today with the girl who returned from maternity and she kinda pounced on me regards the role of working for the Vice Chairman of the company and I walked away from the situation instead of getting upset. I let it go and let go of the outcome. If I'm not supposed to work for him, that's fine. My priorities in life have changed and I no longer need to cotnrol what happens in my life. I trust that everything will happen accordingly as long as I remember my light and my inner love. I'm just so different. All those years of work with Susan Jeffers and Louise Hay has definitely played a strong role in preparing me for my Hoffman work and the after effects of the work .... and hasn't been in vain. The work has been so so so empowering. It's a lifelong work and this is only the beginning.
I would encourage anyone who is stuck in their lives to consider the Hoffman Process. Instead of going on holiday next year, do the Hoffman Process and invite all your friends to do it too. The world will be a happier and more peaceful place with spiritual beings flying around.
My love to you all
Love, Light & Blessings
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
Happy Tuesday Evening to all. Thanks for describing the process you participated in Chrissie. I checked in here over the weekend and was disappointed that it was unavailable. I am glad that it is up and running again. I hope to share more with you folks, however, being new I'm just trying to figure out what you all like to discuss. So far it seems like self growth which is perfect. We are expecting 7-8" of snow here tomorrow evening. Here is New York.
Well I guess I'll close for now. Be well.
[Edit] Thank you Rachel et all (smiles) -- Chrissie :)*, 00:04:34 12/13/00 Wed [1]
Hi Rachel and all at Lighting The Path
Rachel, thx for the good wishes and thoughts. Also yeah, thxxxx so much for the Christmas Card which I received today. So thoughtful of you. Yes, I hope we can meet up soon. I was hoping that perhaps you lived near Seaford(?) and could make it to the Hoffman Process Christmas Party this Saturday 16th December. I'm going with a friend who's interested in taking the process and just going to have a great time and let me inner child play. I'll let you into a secret (grins) - the Hoffman Process know how to have a party (smiles). It's really great - I have a big extended family there and I love them all. If you can't make Seaford, then perhaps sometime next year we can meet up. I'd like that.
I met up with Joe tonite for dinner and then we went along to the Hoffman Process Open Evening. I think Joe felt a bit left out when we were all hugging cos we'd missed each other and it was good to see each other again. Sorrie Joe. I did try to warn him beforehand that I'd be up and about hugging and catching up etc. I hope the time that he had there was enjoyable. Thx for coming along Joe. It was good to see you again and play catchup. We must do it again soon.
Rachel, Lighting The Path will not be the same without your bubbliness. My teacher at the Process said that I need to spend more time with people in reality than in cyberspace so hmmmm (grins), I think that means that everyone who reads in needs to start playing by themselves in this group and sharing more and I'll step back a little. I've created a wonderful safe haven and it's nice to see others play here .... without needing me around all the time. That's my vision for this site (smiles).
Time for me to get to bed now ... Nite,
Love, Light & Blessings
Chrissie :)* (ô/)
p/s Rosie, CarolB, Monique, Rose, Vanda, Lilian, Laurie, Christy, Kasia, et all ... ((big hugs))
[Edit] Welcome Back Chrissie! -- Rachel, 19:33:08 12/11/00 Mon [1]
Hello to everyone!
It's so good to have you back Chrissie. It sounds as if you have had a wonderful and life changing experience. Thanks for sharing.
The site has been down all weekend and I've really missed checking in with you all!
I'm moving house on 19th so it's all systems go here. I seem to spend most of my time with people...saying goodbye and having fun...instead of packing which, I suppose, shows how far i have come on this journey. I am more aware of what is important to me and far less worried about doing everything right, the way I should do it!!! Hark..is that my mother's voice i hear..or my grandmother's even???!!!
Love to all of you at this special time of year. I'm going to be out of touch for a while and am dreading it!
Hugs
Rachel
[Edit] Structure of the Hoffman Quadrinity Process -- Chrissie :)*, 16:47:57 12/11/00 Mon [1]
The Process starts with a Pre-Process Assignment in which the student learns basic concepts and begins connecting his/her present problems with the negative love programming acquired during childhood. During the week of the Process the student goes deeper into childhood and releases the stranglehold of these patterns through a well-defined series of steps: Prosecution of Mother and Father, defense of Mother and Father, Compassion and Forgiveness, Truce between Intellect and Child, release of Vindictiveness, Recycling Negative behavior to positive, Play Day, Empowerment of Positive intellect and finally, Integration.
In preparation for the Prosecution of the negative aspects of each parent, the student revisits negative childhood scenes with mother and father and any surrogate parents through guided visualizations focusing on the emotions experienced and repressed in childhood (e.g. fear, guilt, shame, pain, anger), the specific behavior adopted, and the students adult problems. Having made these connections though a physical and emotional catharsis, releasing the rage and resentment that has been carried for a lifetime, the student is able to disconnect from the need to act out these patterns.
In the Defense of Mother and Father, the student is led into a profound understanding of their parents on a deep emotional level. The student undertakes a probing investigation on his or her parents' childhood and learns that his or her parents could not give unconditional love because they did not have it to give. Like the student, his or her parents were also negatively programmed in their childhood by their parents. They to were victims of the Negative love that has been passed down from generation from generation. The student is then spiritually and emotionally prepared to experience deep compassion for his or her parents and to accept and forgive them and in doing so to find Forgiveness and compassion for the him or herself.
The next phase requires the student to deal with the conflict that have long been raging within. As a result of this body-child-intellect-spirit confrontation, the student achieves deep knowledge of his or herself and is able to make a Truce between the intellect and the emotions.
Before the student can experience unconditional self-love, he or she must release the resentments of Vindictiveness that have accumulated overtly or covertly throughout their lives. Having achieved this on a deep emotional level, the student can at last take real responsibility for his or her own life.
In the recycling Session that follows, students are taught powerful and efficient methods for quickly de-energizing any remaining negative patterns and transforming them into positively.
Play Day is a series of very positive experiences in which the student reclaims his or her joy, innocence, enthusiasm, pleasure, and spontaneity (long forgotten by most adults). There's also time to acknowledge fully the positive traits of each parent as well as the positive experiences of childhood.
The students are led through a profound catharsis which empowers their intellects' positive side to wield control over and de-energize their intellect's negative dark side. As a result the student is able to live more consciously and joyfully.
In Integration, the student's inner emotional child grows up to his or her present age taking with it all the positive, joyful qualities of childhood and leaving behind the child's negative compulsive behavior. The new adult emotional self joins with the newly re-educated adult intellect, which has recovered its ability to learns and grow. These two aspects, now as equal partners, recognize the power and wisdom of their Spiritual Self, and the three agree to work together in harmony and join with the physical body, now freed to express itself without tension or pain. This is the day of rebirth and loving integration of all aspects of Self - becoming one with yourself - and totally accepting and loving yourself, your parents and others in your life. The synergistic harmony of all four aspects of self reveals a new "holistic self", which is integrated and at peace with itself.
The Quadrinity Process is powerful and deep work with astonishing results, but it's not magic. It demands a lot of the students. Through each stage of the Process, students are taught techniques (tools) which empower them to continue on their journey of growth after the Process.
[Edit] The Hoffman Quadrinity Process -- Chrissie :)*, 16:44:58 12/11/00 Mon [1]
Dear all at Lighting The Path
I returned from the Hoffman Process yesterday afternoon. I’m feeling refreshed, cleansed, alive, with a new awareness on life, myself and my parents etc; albeit tired from the hard work. It’s strange coming back into ‘society’ again and I found that my friends are feeling threathened by my new state of mind and feel now that I have a ‘new found’ family of fellow graduates at the Hoffman Process that I will no longer want to be with them. It may be true in some instances ie where some friends are so negative and will be able to now finally pull away from them which I have been meaning to do for years. Life moves on and only gets better. I have compassion and understanding for those friends that feel the most threatened and no longer feel guilty for their feelings.
I’ll keep this short as I’m tired and have homework to do for the next few days before making my way to meet with my mother to tell her that I love her. I also have to track down my father whom I’ve lost track of and tell him I love him too and give him a hug. I am able to do these things now as I have gone through the process and forgiven him and understand why he is the way he is.
I highly recommend the Hoffman Quadrinity Process to anyone and everyone and know that all will benefit from it and their lives will change. It is incredibly empowering and I have lost a lot of inhibitions and learnt so many new tools and been through such a powerful transformation and finally feel at peace from all those feelings of hatred I had towards my mother for so long. I now understand her pain.
For those in London, there is a Hoffman Process Opening Session tomorrow evening, Tuesday 12th December 2000 at : at Regent's College, NW1, (Baker Street tube) starting at 7.30pm. Joe is meeting me for dinner and we’ll head on after for the session. I’m looking forward to meeting my fellow graduates again even though it’s only been a few hours since we last saw each other. The bond we had during the 10 days of the course is incredible and we will carry it on for the rest of our lives and will continue to grow. I thought Lighting The Path was down and put an ‘announcement’ out at Hay House for those interested in the Open Session.
It’s nice to know I’ve been missed. I would have thought that everyone would have used the site while I was away but I have a sneaky feeling it was down for a while while maintenance was going on.
Mae, if you have any reservations about going on the course, there’s no need as it’s what your spirit and child are after and your parents too.
It has been a busy time for me. My younger sister and I moved my mother into a very nice apartment building for seniors. It is so much nicer, safer, and $200 a month cheaper for my mother. My mother is happier, but still trying to stir up drama and chaos between us sisters. I just don't pick up the shame "hook" when my mother throws it out for me. Love my mom, but her emotional games are so draining for me.
Chrissie..Hurry back and tell us about your experience with the Hoffman Process. I hope all went well..
Rachel..You must be in the midst of packing to move. Congratulations on keeping your sanity throughout the process..How is your daughter handling the move?
Kasia..Have you had your precious baby yet? I hope when you do that you can post some pictures to the album so we can see the little angel.
I've been feeling a bit down with the weather and not enough sunlight. Also, I'm getting impatient waiting for my book to be published. When I surrender my hopes and dreams to my Higher Power, whom I call "Big Boy", I can relax. I find that when I'm relaxed, a miracle happens to move things forward.
Hello to Rose, Rosie, Joe, Jen, Laurie, Mae, CarolB, and everyone else that I might have missed.
That's all for now.
Love,
Christy
[Edit] sending my love to all! -- Rose ;-), 03:18:35 12/05/00 Tue [1]
Forgiving others is a gift to yourself.
TODAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION:
I allow the power of forgiveness to heal myself
and others.
TODAY'S POSITIVE VISUALIZATION:
As I close my eyes I see myself surrounded by the
light of forgiveness. I allow this light to enter
my heart, mind and body. I imagine myself filled
with the gentle light and spirit of forgiveness.
I see myself quickly and easily forgiving myself
and others. I accept the healing power that comes
with forgiveness. I see this power transforming my life,
body, and affairs. I combine these thoughts with a feeling
of joy and let the images go.
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Hey everybody!
We exchanged contracts today.....at last it's official!!! Now I can start packing....deep joy!
Isn't it quiet here without Chrissie....sure do miss her.
Hugs
Rachel
Just wondering - what is the Hoffman Process? Hope everyone has a great weekend. Bye.
[Edit] Is it nearing December 1st already? -- Mae, 02:45:28 12/01/00 Fri [1]
December 1st rolled around might quickly; didn't it? And you're off to the Hoffman Process, Chrissie. Know that the gain will be well worth the drain. Not terribly fond of driving myself, especially to places I've never been, but your angels and guides will direct you.
Wishing you a smooth move, Rachel. Well, as smooth as any move can be... They all seem to have a few hitches & glitches; don't they?
Mustn't stay long...
Fondest regards to All,
Mae
[Edit] Wishing you well Chrissie -- Rachel, 18:25:21 11/30/00 Thu [1]
Dear Chrissie
I hope you have a wonderful experience at your Hoffman Process week.I'm sure it will be tough but most things that are worth doing are like that.I'll be thinking about you and missing you being here at Lighting the Path.
I seem to have been given a huge boost of energy and enthusiasm over the last few days and it feels great. Thanks be to God! I'm seeing loads of friends and doing all the goodbye stuff. I think I may have my best Christmas yet because, with moving house on 20th December, I can't get sucked in to that 'have to have a perfect Chrismas' syndrome. All will be well and all will be well and all manner of things will be well.
Time to go and clear out some more clutter....it's so liberating!!!
Love to all who visit Lighting The Path
Rachel
[Edit] Positive -- Rose ;-), 16:00:31 11/30/00 Thu [1]
TODAY'S POSITIVE THOUGHT:
Think high thoughts.
TODAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION:
My thoughts are centered on the highest
aspects of life.
TODAY'S POSITIVE VISUALIZATION:
I close my eyes and clear my mind of any fear,
jealousy, and angry thoughts about myself or
others. I take a deep breath and clear my mind
of worry and self doubt. I feel my mind becoming
more and more clear and this brings a quiet smile
to my face. Into my clear mind I place thoughts
of love & joy, kindness & encouragement, and beautiful
light and color. I combine these thoughts with a feeling
of joy. As I continue to smile, I let these images go.
[Edit] A time of Empowerment -- Chrissie :)*, 13:40:07 11/30/00 Thu [1]
A Time of Empowerment
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To you, a beloved, bright emanation of light and energy, I greet you with love and very deep respect.
The energies of light that you are now embodying are a pure reflection of the myriad's of universes within many realities. There are layers of light codes firing and triggering within you, in every moment, for you truly are on going creations.
Be prepared my dear ones, to release even more, your attachments to the every day world. And also, be very gentle with yourself, allowing time for digestion and acknowledgement of the changes you are feeling. There is no rush. There are no expectations. There is a flow of light that will caress and protect and support you, for this is a time of Empowerment.
With this message I desire to bring forth a few moments of peace and stillness, to assist you in every way that is possible. For there is now a time of catching your breath and of feeling and sensing where you are, and indeed who you are, even more than before. Go within for confirmation, of what you are feeling. For many of you know that indeed something about yourself is different. You can taste it. You know it. And you are sensing as well, the energy of what is just around the corner up ahead.
You are being prepared for the transition into the new calendar year. This century and most especially the next 12 years, contains the potency of a thousand birthing star systems--the power and beauty of a trillion shooting stars....And the energies of the Dawning a new civilization of human/light beings.
Take time now in these last months of this year 2000, to really be with yourself. Come together with your spiritual friends and family, to discuss, share, create and most importantly support the new you, that you have merged with in the past 6-8 months. Allow your new contracts to be revealed to you, and don't be afraid to ask for help if you do not have a clear vision yet. You most likely have an inner knowing, and now IS the time to ALLOW it to come to the forefront of your awareness.
I would like to offer this simple meditation as a vehicle for you during these very important days.
Begin by entering into the quietest place you can be within your physical surroundings as well as your mental and emotional self. Really sink into comfort and allow the angels to come close and surround you with peace. Imagine a stream of light entering your crown chakra the top of your head and let it move through your body, knowing that this light is home to you.
Invite your teachers and guides, to be with you and to share in this divine moment. Now, in your minds eye.. See a beautiful circle of colored light in front of you..it invites you to come into it, for this is a doorway to a beautiful room. This room contains everything that you need to feel comfortable and content. And you will see as you look around, a table with a chair, just for you. As you get closer to the table you see a book lying there, and on the cover will be a symbol. This symbol is one that you may have seen before, or it may seem like a memory. It is a KEY for you, a place of soul- a doorway into your own truth.
Sit comfortably in the chair, and before you open the book, place your hands on the cover and the symbol and feel the alignment that takes place. Within this book you will find a word, phrase, or paragraph, that will assist you RIGHT NOW, to help you know who you are, and to help you remember why you are here.
Please know that as you open this book, if you do not see anything written you will still be receiving information, on other levels. You may feel or sense energy, a tingling, or a word or phrase may pop into your mind. For each of you receive information in different ways. And for some of you that may have not ever been very visual, you may be surprised to discover that you now are. Or now you are clairaudient, or your ability to sense energy is heightened. For this book is revealing to you your truest nature, your highest self, the next step that you already moved into. You have been integrating and changing for months, and now is the time to ALLOW this new info to be shown to you and for you to really digest it.
It is a time of Empowerment for you have already bravely written new contracts, have already (and still are) bravely taking whatever steps are necessary to Be and live your new self. Now it is time to really sink into it, to discover, and to pat your self on the back. For what you have integrated this year has and will continue to affect the rest of your life. You have each chosen to embrace change in your own way, and I Metatron, stand with you.
Stay in this special place for as long as you need, and when you feel done, close the book, and place your hands once more on the symbol. By doing this you will be anchoring this KEY into your own personal grid, and it is a time of replenishment and renewal as well.
When that feels complete, leave the book on the table, get up from the chair, and walk towards the entrance. As you move through the doorway you will find yourself feeling or seeing a different color than when you entered this room. This color represents the light/energy that you now are (amongst many others!). This color is a representation of the primary flow or energetic that you are.
As you return your awareness to your physical body, know that you have been in touch with an aspect of yourself that you have called forward. Stay in the peace and tranquility of this moment for as long as you like. You may return to this place, that book, as often as you feel necessary, for it is assisting the alignment of specific light codes for you. These light codes/frequencies carry the signature of your mission, your service and your light. For in truth, you are now a different person than you were at the beginning of the year, only a few short months ago---You are much more.
Flow with the energies of the rest of this very powerful and decisive year. Stay in harmony as best you can, with nature, with your bodies, and with your entire world. For before the month of December has ended and most certainly into January 2001, will come a new wave of light, opening and revealing more truth within each one alive. Remember we are here with you, as the highest aspects of your true self. I leave you with my blessings, and PEACE.
Received through Christine Bearse
http://w3.nai.net/~lbearse/Rainbow.htm
cbearse@ct1.nai.net
[Edit] On Opening to Higher Guidance by Matthew Blais -- Chrissie :)*, 13:38:52 11/30/00 Thu [1]
On Opening to Higher Guidance
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Matthew Blais is a software consultant, writer, musician, and healer, who has been pursuing his own healing journey since 1985. His interests include personal transformation, healing through music and drumming, and researching the relationship between sound, rhythm, cycles, harmonics, resonance, and healing. He has produced one album, and currently lives in central Massachusetts with his partner Lucretia.
More articles by Matthew Blais read here at SpiritWeb.
(An Excerpt from Matthew's Journal, April 11, 1995)
A Prayer/Promise:
I commit to completely following my guidance, my highest Truth, at all times. I give up my assumed right to control and guide my own destiny and to make all of my own decisions. I put my trust entirely with the higher power to guide every aspect of my life. I ask for assistance in remaining open (and in returning to openness) to my higher purpose, and for assistance in listening for and hearing my higher guidance in all matters, at all times.
(Guidance Responds:)
Create and maintain a gentle, loving, supportive attitude toward YOURSELF: accepting, compassionate, respectful, gracious, unassuming, PATIENT, forgiving, devoted, unwavering, committed, principled, firm in what is correct... NOT: impatient, blaming, chastising, guilty, scolding, critical, defensive, demanding, righteous, bullying, distant, punishing... Hold the same devoted attitude toward yourself that you would hold toward God, that you would hold toward others, and that God holds toward you.
When you appreciate what God has given you, instead of saying "thank you" in word or thought, express your gratitude by choosing to be who God wants you to be - toward yourself, toward God, and toward others. Use the opportunity of "thank you" to correct your attitude and remember to love.
When you notice that you are relating incorrectly to someone, or to yourself, use that moment of awareness as the opportunity to extend compassion and acceptance to yourself, to ALLOW yourself to be scared or hurt or angry, and to cease chastising yourself for your feelings and actions. We are prone to judge and criticize ourselves the moment we become aware that we have left our chosen path, but this criticism simply compounds and aggravates the situation; best to simply notice our regression, notice our urge to self-judge and self-criticize, and bring our focus back to our commitment, extending love, compassion, understanding, and acceptance to ourselves once more. To criticize yourself for criticizing yourself clearly spirals downward.
When others have hurt us, and we seem unable to move past our hurt, anger, and desire to punish, we should be careful to allow ourselves to simply be in that place, and not worsen our situation by judging and criticizing ourselves for our "failure" to adjust our attitude. To judge oneself for judging, clearly spirals downward. Simply allow yourself the space to be hurt, angry, in pain, upset, and accept that these are the experiences you need at this moment for healing. To continue to reject them or try to rush through them is to lengthen their stay and assure their speedy return. These are not "bad" experiences, and we have not "failed" because we have them! If you can give YOURSELF the permission and the space to feel whatever you are feeling, if you can extend love, compassion, and understanding to yourself for your own difficult experiences, without attachment to judging, then you are that much closer to being able to extend that compassion and acceptance to all beings and to God.
[Edit] Off to the Hoffman Process tomorrow -- Chrissie :)*, 11:55:19 11/30/00 Thu [1]
Hi all,
I'm off to the Hoffman Process tomorrow morning for 8 wonderful days! I'm looking forward to it; yet at the same time a little nervous about the driving there as I'm not one for motorway driving and I've never been on that route before so have to map navigate! Yikes. Wish me luck in finding it in one go and taking the right turns on the motorway etc!
Slightly down today. Just heard this morning that I will be losing one of the guys I'm working for, ie a dear sweet gentleman; and it's being replaced by a junior guy who's okay but it's like stepping down the ladder work-wise. I guess this is happening for a reason - perhaps I'll get to earn a lot of overtime while this change is going on; and be able to resume back with my Vice Chairman a little later on in the months to come. It's a long story; ie the girl they've given him to is the one whom I replaced as she was on maternity and decided to come back last minute. Now she's planning on returning to Paris as soon as her house is sold (and no one knows this) and that could be anyday. One I leave him, I don't know how easy it will be to work back for him again as these things get tricky in the work environment. Still I'm sad cos I'm losing a really nice chap to work for and I'll miss him dreadfully as he gave me the bulk of my work and it's every secretary's dream to work for a Vice Chairman and work one to one.
Haven't been posting much as I haven't had time. Was packing part of my bags last nite and had to look for a suitable dress for the Hoffman Closing Ceremony. I was shocked to find I couldn't get into a dinner gown I had when I was 25! It's way too tight and wouldn't zip up at the back! My rib cage seemed to have grown larger (not my waist but my rib cage!) Yikes. It was fun playing dress up and trying on different gowns etc and choosing the right outfit for the Closing Ceremony. I also have to look for pictures of my childhood and parents etc amongst other things and pack a case (or two) of clothes that will last 8 days as there's no laundry facilities there!
Will try to write before I go; if not, have a ball here!
Love, Light & Blessings
Chrissie :)* ^i^
[Edit] Blessings to all... -- Laurie, 02:28:25 11/30/00 Thu [1]
Hi everybody. Rosie: thanks for sharing the affirmations. Tomorrow here in NY we're expecting a bit of snow. Not good as in the morning I'm taking my dad for cataract surgery. I had a conversation with a woman today in the elevator and she ended by saying "thanks, I've been blessed by this conversation." That warmed my heart. I received a very nice handwritten greeting from a friend in Ohio. Small blessing that I'm thankful for. Well, be well and I look forward to reading your postings.
As I close my eyes I remind myself that all is
well. I imagine myself moving through my day
surrounded by a light of protection. This light
goes before me making my path clear so that I will
succeed in everything I do today. I imagine people
showing me favor in all my dealings with them.
I celebrate the perfection of my life with my friends.
I combine these thoughts with the feeling of joy and
let the images go.
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[Edit] Life is full of divine surprises -- Christy, 21:01:29 11/28/00 Tue [1]
Hey everybody,
Kasia..Sweetie, take care of yourself and your little one. You are in my prayers..
Rose..Glad the move is over and you are in your new home.
Rachel..I hope you don't have to cancel christmas because of your move, maybe just downscale it a whole lot.
Chrissie..Are you off to attend the Hoffman Process for a few weeks? If you are, God speed to you.
I just received an Email from the Oprah show producer that is working with me. She wanted me to give inputs for show ideas around blocks that keep me from living my best life. I wrote that my biggest fear about abundant success was that I would get a bunch of money and blow it all.
I met a prosperity teacher this past weekend whose tapes have changed my life. Her name is Edwene Gaines. I ordered the Prosperity Plus tapes, the Divine Feminine Affirmation tapes about 1 month ago and my life has just opened up.
Her website is : http://www.prosperityproducts.com
Anyway, I no longer fear success. I open my arms to receive divine gifts without any fear.
My agent is pounding the pavement in New York trying to find a publisher for my book. I'm just praying and turning it all over to Big Boy (which is my name for God because it helps me not be afraid of what I need to ask).
Hey to Kelly, Laurie, Rosie, Mae, Joe, Jen, CarolB and everyone else that I might have missed.
Dear friends from Lighting the Path! You did remember about my birthday! It was such a great surprise for me to see all wishes! Sure I will send you the photos once the baby is born.
Now I am on my pre-maternity leave at home - I rest, relax, read books, sleep a lot.
I will come here whenever I can and in the meantime - take a really good care of yourselves.
PS. Now at home I have my new email addresss: k.jarzebinska-kamos@topbox.pl.
Bye.
[Edit] QUOTE -- Rose ;-), 02:43:05 11/28/00 Tue [1]
"Real life isn't always going to be perfect or go our way, but the
recurring acknowledgement of what is working in our lives can help us
not only to survive but surmount our difficulties."
~ Sarah Ban Breathnach
"Abundance is, in large part, an attitude"
~ Sue Patton Thoele
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Thank's for the Welcome!
I like What you did with your
clasical background music! Chrissie ;-)
Hi Rachel! hi all have a wonderful evening!
Love an Light Rose!
[Edit] Good to have your back Rose -- Chrissie :)*, 09:13:19 11/27/00 Mon [1]
Hi all at Lighting The Path
Rose, I echo Rachel's thoughts that it's good to have you back - you have been very much missed and in our thoughts! I'm glad your move went well and that you are happy in your new home.
I'm rushed as per usual - I need to catch up with time which has run on ahead (grins) ... and I'm catching my breath! I affirm: I always have plenty of time :)*
Rosie, I may take you up on that offer of the video ... will keep you posted ...
Mae, good to hear from you - will keep you posted on the Hoffman Process when I return from it in a couple of weeks time. They 'warn' when we leave the premises we'll be feeling very fragile etc and need to be alone for a couple of days etc so I may hang low for a while ...
Must dash ... hi to all else, Carol, Jennifer, Mae, Laurie, Monique, Christy, Rachel, Joe, Michael, Vanda, Lilian, Yee Wah, and all else..
Love, Light & Blessings
Chrissie :)* ^i^
[Edit] Hello Rose -- Rachel, 07:26:17 11/27/00 Mon [1]
Hello to everyone at Lighting the Path,
Rose...it's wonderful to see you back. I'm so glad your move went well and that you are happy in your new home.We all missed you and your positive thoughts for the day!
I hope that everyone has a good week, full of blessings. I'm off to pack. Moving date now 20th December!!! Any nearer to the 25th and we can put our stuff on Santa's sleigh!!!
I AM laughing often, therefore I am healing quickly.
TODAY'S POSITIVE VISUALIZATION:
I close my eyes and see myself laughing. I feel my
whole body relaxing into the laughter. I imagine
tension and stress are leaving me with every chuckle.
I imagine myself laughing alone and also with my friends
and co-workers. I image that I look into a mirror and
immediately see the healing that laughter has brought to
me. I combine these images with the feelings of joy my
laughter brings me. As I let these images go, I say a
prayer of gratitude for humor and laughter.
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[Edit] IM BACK!!!!!!! Rose kiss! to all! -- Rose, 03:12:08 11/27/00 Mon [1]
hi how are you all doing?
happy late thanks giving!
well,finally I haved moved
to a beatiful home! this time
closer to the beach than before,
got it by luck! like a blessing
from the skies! we were not even
looking for this one,you know when you try
very hard to get what you want sometimes
it does not work! but only with time!
when you at least suspect it!
or sometimes when you give up and
move on is that something,
well the important thing is that we
are happy,we are still moving boxes in
and lots to do! around! here,
but happy to connect and talk to
you all,I hope and iwish you all the best!
and I have never forget the friends that
visit this your web side Chrissie!
a big hug to Rosie,Chrissie,CarolB,
michael,Happy Birthday Kasia,Kay,Kelly
Sandra,Christy,Monique,Rachel,Joe,Jennifer
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TODAY'S QUOTES
"What you don't have, you don't need it now. What you don't know,
you can feel it somehow"
~ U2, 'Beautiful Day'
"What we are on the inside, what we continually think about,
eventually shows in our words, actions, and even our countenances."
~ Linda Dillow
Love and light! Rose.
[Edit] Happy Birthday's and Great Wishes -- CarolB, 00:21:23 11/25/00 Sat [1]
Wishing great Holidays to all and Birthday Wishes to both Kasia and Rachel. Hope your day is special.
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving Day with family, friends, loved ones. This is a nice time-off work for me until Monday. Enjoying doing some early Christmas shopping and seeing old friends.
Hello to everyone at Lighting the Path!
Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes....I had a wonderful day! I don't like my real age any more...it's way too big a number for my liking ...so I've decided to start counting again from my cancer diagnosis. I'm not being morbid...I really feel like that's when I started to be truly alive and it's something to celebrate. I had discovered one of Susan's books just before and it's true to say that "The eyes of my eyes have been opened". So everybody...this year I'm two which means I get to behave dreadfully and want my own way ALL the time...hee hee!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KASIA!!! I HOPE YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY.
As always I'm rushing off to sort out moving house..it's all coming together but is so time consuming. It looks like we could be moving on 22nd December...Christmas is cancelled!!!!!!
With much love to you all
Rachel
[Edit] Blessings to All -- Mae, 05:35:28 11/24/00 Fri [1]
Just jumping in to wish both Rachel & Kasia Happy Birthday...
Watched your recent visit on the Oprah show, Christy, and I am proud of you...
Shall be interested in what you can share re the Hoffman process, Chrissie...
Not spending as much time online lately: too many books, too many tapes, too many chores & errands, so little time...
Thanks for all the kind words about my Oprah visit. I'm still processing what I learned. My daughter and I had a quiet Thanksgiving at home.
Hey to Rosie, Rose, Monique, Jen, Michael, Chrissie and Kelly, Laurie, Mae and everyone else.
Love,
Christy
[Edit] Mega super dooper quickie! Hi Monique! -- Chrissie :)*, 22:50:22 11/23/00 Thu [1]
Dear all at Lighting The Path
Mega super quickie for me (I'm running late - have chores to do before I get to bed ...) just wanted to say hi to Monique (smiles) (hugs). It's good to hear from you again - I thought you may still be in Paris. Good to hear from you again.
Re the live chat, I don't think it worked out last month. Sundays at 7pm is no longer good for me as I have swimming lessons now on Sundays from 5-6pm and we stay after for the jacuzzi and other stuff and sometimes swim longer etc and I'm never back by 7pm. Later would be good for me ... will consider changing the times again perhaps to maybe 9 o'clock ... which is a good time for Rachel as well. Not sure which days - Fridays perhaps are best for me but obviously not for those in the US - Saturdays are okay - it just depends what one is doing on Saturday's you see. I go to the gym as well on weekends now and my life is so full - work, then rush to the gym, and back again and I'm also starting to cook meals instead of fast foods etc and it's all time consuming as there's all that washing up after (groans!). Then there's the health routine before going to bed, ie remove make up, and all the other beauty routines that one has to go through, facials and stuff (grins).
I'm also trying to get back into my meditation tapes as I've not listened to them for a while ... everything has been so fast paced - I can't wait for x'mas to come! I can't wait for my course next week - even though it will be hard work.
To anyone I've missed out etc, sorrie - this is rushed - mainly for Monique cos I haven't heard from her in soooo long!
May all YOUR dreams and wishes come true; may the coming birth of your new born be smooth and easy; may you find joy and happiness a constant light in your life; may the joys of motherhood be everlasting; may your husband be a blessing in your life when the newborn arrives; may your labour be short and painfree; may you be blessed with all your hearts desire and may angels surround you and your family now and forevermore! Happy Birthday Kasia!
Dear Rachel have a fantastic birthday. You deserve the best.
I wish all our American friends a wonderful Thanksgiving Day
and to everyone have a good weekend
[Edit] Bonjour tout le monde! -- Monique, 18:05:32 11/23/00 Thu [1]
Hello everyone,
I am dropping by to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. I have not been here for a while, but I am thinking about you all. I saw Christy on Oprah and she was wonderful. How much courage and self love to do this!
Sorry the chat time on Sundays is never good for me as we are never home at 11am Pacific time. 2- 1/2 or 3 hours later could work. Did it work out in October ?
So sorrie sweetie - I thought it was the 28th - I thought I'd check just now as I had a sneaky feeling and lo and behold it's today!!!
I'll set up your birthday gizmo when I'm back home today ... I'm so sorrie sweetie!! Many many many happy returns today; may all your dreams and wishes come true; may your health always remain in top form; may your coming move be stress free and easy; may you always have blue skies and all things nice and may love, joy and happiness reign continuously in your life!! (((hugs)))
Happy Thanksgiving too to the Americans!! Hi Laurie .... more later - this is mega mega mega mega rushed!
Good Morning to everyone. Someone asked me to share my age . . .I am 39 years old - a Leo. I also have 3 children that I love dearly. Two boys that are 14 and 16 and a sweet little girl who is 9. I am divorced after a 20 yr. relationship and 14 of those yrs. married ones. I am happy to read that this is a positive place to share as that is where I seek to dwell daily. I would like to read what you folks do spiritually daily to keep yourselves in a good peaceful place. I look forward to getting to read more about you folks - - you seem like such a kind bunch. Have a happy day and stay warm if your in the Northeast like me.
[Edit] USA Thanksgiving -- Jennifer, 09:14:56 11/23/00 Thu [1]
Namaste
Jen
[Edit] Video of Oprah -- Rachel, 07:42:09 11/22/00 Wed [1]
Hi everyone!
Rushing around as usual....can't wait to move and get back to normal. Everything is going a bit pear-shaped with the move so I'm working very hard at staying calm and remembering that it's all happening perfectly!
Chrissie...I don't have satellite or cable so have to wait for the Channel 5 showing which is months out of date. I would love it if you could tape Christy's show!! I'll let you have my new snail mail as soon as we have exchanged contracts!!!
Love and light to you all....nice to see you again Michael!
Rachel
[Edit] Greetings From Dublin, Ireland - Doing a favour for a friend -- Michael, 01:02:54 11/22/00 Wed [1]
Dear Friends at Lighting the Path,
I'm trying to help My friend Lorcan trace a friend Jim who came on holiday to Ireland from Boston in the US - they met in the George gay club when Lorcan was working in the Stephens Green Hotel here in Dublin in May 2000 (Also Belfast in the North) along with Jim's straight sister Fiona and four of her straight friends (Lorcan and Jim are gay) Jim is 6 foot tall, blue eyes army type blond haircut, 12.5 stone in weight (so is a real hunk!!) - they all got on so well but did not get to exchange phone numbers afterwards as it was Lorcans Birthday - Jim worked for Delta Airlines in Boston at the time - Lorcan is 6ft 2ins tall dark brown hair
If You can help us Please e-mail myself or ring Lorcan on his cellphone in Ireland on (+353) 87-413 1679 -Many Thanks
Joe, How are You??? Love and Cuddles to You-You big Teddy Bear You!!!!!!!
Dear Chrissie, Jennifer, Christy, Rachel,Monique, Rose, CarolB, Laura, Kasia, Joe and all others at the Path.
Christy i have watched the Oprah tape. It was fantastic. I nearly started to cry. You were so brave to do what you did.
So Chrissie i will keep the tape and if you need to have the copy i can always send it to you.
Chrissie good luck with the Hoffman process.
I am still frantically looking for my documents. No luck so far. I guess i will probably need to pay the $1000.00 and learn a very expensive lesson.
I am too stressed even to look anymore.
Rachel good luck with the move.
CarolB a big hello to you....
TO ALL OUR AMERICAN FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY THANSGIVING DAY.
I had to take a moment to say well done Christy on your progress at the Oprah Show! (rounds of applause!). You've been doing so well these past few months with your talk shows and your tv appearances (smiles) and your personal growth and empowerment. I read the Oprah article highlighting your show and it sounds great! So soon and they already have it on the internet ! Awesome!
Rachel, on Satellite Digital, Oprah's Lifestyle Makeovers is on every Wednesday and maybe Friday at 5.50am (yes AM!) and I'm waiting for the one about toxic relationships. I have to keep an eye out on it - sometimes the programme descriptions don't say what the Lifestyle Makeover is about and just has a brief summary ie Oprah: Lifestyle Makeover (full stop). If I do happen to catch Christy, I'll video it and send you a copy!
I've been so busy lately with finishing my homework on the Hoffman Process which I start week after next ie 1st December to the 8th. Everything is just so busy lately but I'm getting there slowly. Just had to cut down on my time spent here for a while .... though I'm always around (smiles).
Laurie, how old are you? What are you doing personally to empower yourself and to help yourself heal? Have you read Louise Hay's You Can Heal Your Life?
Hello Everybody ! All those who post here, newcomers, etc. we embrace all our opportunities to share in positive energy. Aren't we all learning so much, growing, experiencing so many things in our lives NOW? The synchroniticies just keep happening! I Love It !
Christy: I wasn't able to view you on Oprah, but went into the web address and saw and read. I applaud you on your great strides, your growth. Thank you for sharing this and on such a universal level....on the Oprah show. It takes great strength and courage to be able to do this. Shows real growth. I met Debbie Ford personally, talked with her, and attended her lecture at the Whole Life Expo last November in Atlanta. It was one of the highlights of the Expo. I have read her book and do her sub-personality meditation and have had some very good results with it. If you do not have her Sub-Personality Tape, I would highly recommend it. I, too, as yourself had many issues from childhood to bring up and out and all the personal work I have been doing has really helped me to come into my own authenticity. We just keep working with the issues needed experiencing, expressing, and those to be released and know that spirit is guiding us every step of the way. Thank you for sharing with us. Much love and hugs to you!
The message that comes to my mind today is that one will only get to a full understanding of self, of the universe, and of the planet, as a fully functioning person when we get to the point of full acceptance of our selves, our relationships, parents, siblings, our work associates..and this is attained through feeling peaceful about all expressions in our lives. Thanks for sharing in my life.
We come to this season of being thankful, expressing gratitude for just the little things.....and all things, experiences, people in our lives. Happy Thanksgiving All !!
Love and Light, Carol
[Edit] Back from the Oprah Show -- Christy, 15:25:57 11/21/00 Tue [1]
Hey everybody,
I learned so much this past weekend. In preparation for the show, I was in a workshop with Debbie Ford, the author of "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers." It was powerful. I released some negative beliefs that I had stored from my childhood.
Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts. Everyone have a great Thanksgiving (for those of us who live in the US).
Love,
Christy
[Edit] Good Evening... -- Laurie, 00:50:27 11/20/00 Mon [1]
Hi everybody. Thanks for the warm welcome that you've extended. I especially liked the last posting by Tami Sue. I look forward to sharing and learning. Thanksgiving Week is now upon us and Christmas not too far behind. Prior to me beginning my spiritual journey I struggled this time of year with anxieties and depression. All I believe stemming from the dysfunctional childhood I endured. That is how I began my path . . .by searching for a way to end my emotional pain. I made great strides. I will continue to seek ways to be closer to my source of light and love. This site I feel I've been led to for that purpose. Have a peaceful Monday all.
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