I have a Challenge for you.

As many of you know who have followed me over the last 13 or so years, I always take a hiatus during the Months of June, July, and August.  As such, this will be my last posting until I return the first Weekend of September.  As an Empath, as an Author and Writer, I need my time to recharge, re-group, and otherwise do things that will fill my tank so that I can continue doing what I love most.  What I would like to do today is lay out a challenge for you, and if you are wise you will accept this challenge.  The decision to do so is yours to make, and only yours.  I can try to encourage you to do it, others can try to motivate you to do it, but ultimately it is all up to you.  

So here's my challenge, and to be honest, it may be the most critical challenge you have ever been asked to participate in.  This challenge, if done right, if done with every bit of your being, this challenge will change you forever.  So here's my request, here is my wish for you, STOP DOUBTING!!!!!! It is time to realize all that you have, all that you are, all that you have been called to do.

Each of you have grown so much over the last few years.  Some of your journeys have taken generations, some just years, months, or maybe just days.  Some of you have so many years left, others maybe a little less time, it matters not.  What I need you to do is put all doubt out of your mind. Forget about what people have told you you can't do, and instead follow what your heart is telling you, and do those things you know you desire to do.  There is no dream too big, there is no goal unattainable, there is no journey that does not have an end.  When we doubt we stop all forward momentum.. When we doubt we kill any dream, any desire.  Our dreams and desires have been given to us because there is something we need to do with them.  That something is the reason you were created in the first place.

As the picture in today's blog eludes, there is no Doubt, there is only Do.  Be the magnificence of your design.  Walk in the power that you were created with.  Utilize the unlimited knowledge that resides within your spirit.  When you finally come to the realization of your power, your beauty, your uniqueness, you will no longer be able to doubt the perfection of you being in the here and now.  If you can grasp the perfection of it all then it becomes impossible to doubt your destiny.  It is impossible to think that maybe you were a mistake, or that all of your dreams were only thoughts of what could be instead of things that need to happen.  Why do these things need to happen?  Because you are the only one that can accomplish the things you were sent here to do.  In the Creator's perfection you were the one chosen to do what you know is in your heart to do.  How incredible is that?

We've all had stumbles in our life.  We have fallen short, we have failed, we have made more mistakes than Carter has Liver Pills.  (I know that is showing my age, but I love the comparison.)  If one simple mistake was a life sentence, we would all be locked up for eternity.  Whether one has made one mistake or one million, you still have a destiny, and you still have to believe you will fulfill that destiny, at the right time, in the right place.  That is faith, and that is what we need.  Faith never says no you can't. Faith never says no you won't, it says yes you will.  Doubt is a destroyer of faith.  Doubt will corrupt a dream, it will kill a desire.  Doubt has never been your friend, and the sooner you kick this un-welcomed, unwanted companion to the curb the better you will be.  

I will be the first to admit that I have failed numerous times, but what always kept me moving forward was the knowing that I had a dream.  I had this knowing that there was something I was destined to accomplish. No matter where I was, no matter what I was doing, there was always something that kept me moving forward.  Certainly there were times in my life when I would take one step forward and somehow get knocked back two or three steps.  I still took it as though I started that journey of a thousand miles with the first step, and after that it was literally off to the races.  You have to see your journey this way.  You absolutely have to believe that no matter what is tossed at you, there is nothing that can stop what was designed for you, what was meant for you, and most importantly what has been created for you.  If you can stop all doubt, then the only thing that can be operating in you is faith.  If you stop all doubt then nothing will stop the flow of creativity.  If you stop all doubt then only those things you choose for your life will be in your life.  Remember we create with our words, our thoughts, and our feelings.  

Will ridding your life of all doubt be easy?  To some yes, to others it may take a little longer.  The key is first accepting your essence, and the significance of your essence.  When we know who we are, then there is nothing that can stop you.  When we realize that we are not just some experiment to others, that we are in fact Created Beings life changes.  I've been laughed at most of my life, well at least that's the impression I have.  No matter what others may say or think about you, never give up on your dreams.  Because someone else has a negative view of who they are doesn't mean you have to see yourself the same way. Your dreams and desires have been placed in you for a specific reason.  The Creator of the Universe is not in the habit of pulling the rug out from underneath you so that he can simply laugh at your follies.  Your gifts and talents are perfectly suited for what you were created to do, and with this knowledge you should be able to hold on through any turmoil, struggle, or even failure, and realize that nothing can stop your final outcome, and that outcome is walking and fulfilling your destiny.

In closing know this:  never doubt, only do.  When all the dust settles during a turbulent time, you will be the one who is front and center.  When all others around you have given up, you will cross that finish line, and the results will be better than you ever imagined.  Will you accept my challenge?  Will you say no to doubt and simply do?  You have this, and I am so wanting to hear of all your success when I return at the end of my away time.  I leave you with love, light, and my prayer that joy, peace, and happiness will overtake you.  All my love to you.
 

Hey, did you know that it really is all about me?

 Didn't it used to drive you crazy, and maybe it still does, but didn't it drive you nuts when someone thought that the world revolved around them?  The gaul, the nerve, who in their right mind would think they're so important or special?  Well today I am going to dispel some of these thoughts and the side I am going to come down on just might surprise you, unless you have read some of my work before, in which case it won't surprise you in the least.

The truth of the matter is that you are indeed the center of the Universe, and you are indeed special beyond what you might think.  Now I want to add this little caveat just to keep you centered and grounded.  I did not say that you being special made you better than anyone else.  I didn't say that you deserve more than others, and I certainly didn't say that you should be put up on a pedestal.  What I am implying is that you are so much more than you have been taught to believe.  I may sound like a broken record for repeating this again, but sooner or later you are going to pick up on it, and the sooner the better.  You are unique in your design, in your very being, and this uniqueness was created the moment the Universe was created.  Until such time as you realize this you will be searching for greener pastures your entire life, instead of understanding that you have it all right now. 

When I sat down to write this morning I actually began to cry as I was made aware that my gift is unique, it is special, and I am so privileged to be doing what I do.  Like most people we have good and bad days, and we often feel that we have missed the boat.  Lately I have been questioning some things, not so much who I am, but more like what have I missed.  Truth be told I have missed nothing as what I have gone through has brought me to this point in my life.  Each of us have grown so much over the last few years, and often we don't realize that growth because we simply do not see what others see.  Trust me when I say we have grown, and in that growth we have taken steps to bring us closer to our destiny.  Destiny is the destination we should be seeking after, and everything we go through is bringing us to the perfection of the plan that our Creator has for us.  

One of the things I've always said is that we have to focus on the "me" before we can be of any help to those round us.  So many people try to help others before they have taken the time to help themselves.  When your tank is empty there is no way that you will be able to help others as it's impossible to move forward when the tank is empty.  In essence this is where "me" becomes so important.  It is not being self-centered, it is not being selfish.  I've seen so many people in my life who will go up and above to help others, only to sacrifice their own well being.  Now there will always be those who care nothing about others, and everything they do is about them.  This is a dangerous path to go down, and in the end it will never be of benefit to anyone.  We can only be good to others in equal measure as we our good to ourselves.  

Why am I talking about this today?  We are entering a time of Spiritual Awakening.  In this awakening we are coming to a realization of who we are, why we are, and why we do the things we do.  In this time we are going to understand the "Big Picture", and just what our place is.  I have looked at things and just like any other human have wondered why some have these gifts, experiences, and why I haven't.  I've wondered if I have missed the boat, and often find myself saddened by these thoughts.  It is during these times that I have to remind myself that I am unique, and my gifts and talents do not have to mirror anyone else's.  Now this is difficult at times because we often want to experience everything.  Keep in mind just because someone else has done something doesn't mean you have to do it.  If you can accept your perfection then you will have to get to the point where you accept that you go through things that are meant for you, and only you.  As difficult as this may be to accept even though we are all the same, we are all different, mind blowing I know. Each of our creations was perfect, but each of us were destined to do different things in life.  There may be similarities, but just as each star, each snowflake is different, so are we.  We have to get to the point where we do not measure ourselves against others, rather we look at ourselves and see our own uniqueness.  

I struggle, you struggle.  I fail at times, you fail at times.  Now timelines may differ for every individual, but each timeline is for the individual and not for humanity as a whole.  Here's another mind blower: we are the total sum of our parts, and yet we are single in our destiny, and no one else has the same calling, the same destiny, the same talents, or attributes.  We are one, and yet we are individual.  What is important to realize once again is we all have a part to play, and this role we have is only ours to play out.  

You are the Center of the Universe.  The World does revolve around you.  This in and of itself should show you how special you are. How you represent your place in the universe shows your understanding of your significance.  If you are self-centered, if you feel you are better than anyone else, then you have certainly missed the boat, and you haven't the foggiest notion of what is real in life.  If on the other hand you understand your beauty, your power, your perfection, then you will be where you need to be, when you need to be there, doing the things you were destined to do. We as humans have the tendency of thinking we need to know it all now, and not realizing that there are some things that will come to us at the appointed time, and we better be wise to let things play out in the perfection of things.  We often out run things, and I am cautioning you to not do this.  Certainly we know a lot, but there are things that we may not be ready for, and we better be smart enough to let the perfection of the Universe allow things to come when they need to come.

We are so blessed to be on this journey, and it is a journey of discovery.  With each step we learn, we experience new things, and we develop those things we will need allowing us to take another step.  It is one foot in front of the other, it is a little of this, and a little of that.  Trust the plan, trust who you are, and most importantly know that you are at the right place at the right time.  Be the Center of the Universe and know that it is fine to feel this way, after all, that's why you were created.

An Open Conversation

I know it's been a while, but I needed to ask you a question, if you have just a moment? Yes, I agree, good to have me back.  So here's my question, yes the family is fine, thank's for asking.  So I was wondering, yes I'm doing great, just trying to figure a few things out, hence my desire to ask you a few things.  You're all ears, that's funny.  So I wanted to ask you if all this stuff going on around the world, is this normal?  What do you mean, what do I mean normal.  You know, are we supposed to be going through all of this?  I thought you always said that we were, I don't know, that we were special.  Yes I do believe I understand the concept of overcoming, but that's not my question.  I didn't think life was supposed to be this complicated, this difficult. No you're right, no one ever said life would be easy.  Right again, no one ever said that we wouldn't be challenged.  OMG, all right all ready, yes no one ever said we wouldn't be tested.  Can we get back to my question please?  I'm not in "such a hurry", I simply am trying to get some answers.  Yea haha with the "All ears".  No I'm not angry.  No not frustrated either, can I ask my question, and if you say anything about ears, I'm ending this conversation.  Thank you, why are you allowing the world to suffer?  OK, maybe not the whole world, but you know what I mean.  Yes I do believe there is suffering going on.  Excuse me, what? You want me to change that?  You want me to stop the suffering, just how exactly am I supposed to do that? Say again? How is one person supposed to change the course of the entire world? How is that even possible? But I'm not him, he was basically you.  

I fully understand that the above conversation may or may not have taken place, but suffice it to say, I am quite sure many people have found themselves having a similar conversation, with similar results.  What I'd like to do today is encourage you to have this type of conversation, and prepare yourself for the answers, and maybe even the questions that might come your way. I'm not sure why there is such a hesitancy to admit that the Creator of the Universe actually does talk to us.  We have been so conditioned to believe that there is no way that "God" can be seen or heard, and that God only appeared or spoke to those few select "Chosen" ones those many years ago.  I dare say that if you were to stand anywhere on the planet and were openly talking to God that many would think you stark raving mad, let alone tell someone that God talks back to you when you ask a question.  I guess this makes me ask a question, why?

Why is talking with our Creator such a controversial thing? Whether one believes in a Divine Creator matters not.  God, or Spirit, or Creator, what ever name you want to place on this Spiritual Being, there can be no doubt that something created everything. If we're Created by Spirit, with a spirit, why is it so difficult to believe that we could communicate with one another through spirit?  I was watching a startling video where someone within the D.O.D was pushing for a vaccine that would remove a gene in the body from people who are "Religious" fanatics.  They were in essence trying to remove the GOD Code that resides in every cell of our body.  Now that is some dangerous ground to be treading on, but I won't go down this rabbit trail.  No matter who you are, where you live, what you do for a living, or anything like that, you are, and should be talking with your creator daily.  Who knows you better than the one who created you?  I would rather get my answers from someone who knows me than a complete stranger on the street.

I know this must sound crazy to some, but have you ever known anyone who does not like a nice deep conversation from time to time?  I'd much rather have a nice bit of conversation with friends, family, with a glass of something to drink over watching Television any day of the week.  I guess the big issue with most is that you can't see God.  Let me ask you this, can you see the person at the other end of the phone when you're talking to them?  Do you really know if who you are talking to is the person you are talking too?  I know that is stretching it a bit, but just because you might not see God doesn't mean you can't talk to God.  Trust me when I tell you this I am constantly taking to God throughout each day, if for no other reason then I don't want to knock the crap out of someone for saying or doing something stupid, and let's face it we all deal with that daily.  

Here's the main reason I am talking about this topic today.  We have all been challenged beyond belief over the last few years.  We have won some, we have lost some, many are still in the battle. So many people are looking for help, and it is my guess would love to just have an ear of understanding from someone.  Sadly many people discount communications with someone, some entity that somehow cannot be seen, cannot be heard ( at least by those who are oblivious to spiritual things), and that does not provide  individuals with instant gratification. We all seeks comfort of some sort often.  Sadly our comfort is more often than not predicted upon those things we can see, hear, touch, taste, and not on things we cannot see, at least not with our natural eyes.  

Communication with our Creator should bring you peace.  It should bring joy, and happiness, as well as contentment knowing that there is always someone to talk to. Learning to hear the voice of God, receiving the answers to our questions is as simple as believing that your creator desires to provide you answers.  Your spirit is infinite as God is infinite.  It holds within itself all the answers, all the knowledge, and it never forgets a single memory you have.  When you are able to communicate with God on a spiritual level there will never be a time that you will feel alone, adrift, or away from the compassion and love that our creator has for each of us.   

I fully understand the difficulty of life, and I know that it is not always easy to hear from God, but most of the time the reason we don't hear from God is because we have not been communicating with God.  If you want answers, then ask the question.  Remaining in silence is never going to help you out of what ever situation you might find yourself in.  Ask and it will be given, seek and you will find.  There's a reason we have been taught this.  Maybe it's a good time to take God on the offer of asking, and then accepting the response you get.

 

On a Clear Day, you can see forever!

Is it not wonderful when you can look out over a Coast Line and see miles of Ocean, and know that it goes on and on until it reaches the next Coast Line?  Well life is a lot like that, and we hope for Clear Skies, and what those visions will look like.  What I want to do today is dispel some of the wrong thinking that many people have about what we see and what we don't.  Far too often in the absence of Clear Skies people often fall back on thoughts that all is lost, and there isn't a chance in hell that things will work out.  Keep this very important truth in your mind:  everything is an illusion.  As hard as that might be to hold on too, it is truth.  The only constant, the only changeless thing in our being is our Infinite Spirit.  Everything else changes with the seasons, over time.  If things change then is it really real?  That's a question I will answer another time, for the moment you can just ponder it.

It is true that on a clear day you can see forever, but that forever is no different even if you are facing storm clouds, torrential rain, thunder, lightning, blasting winds.  The difference is this: can you look past what your eyes see, and look at what is really on the horizon?  Can you forget what is in front of you, and instead focus on what is inside of you? Inside of you is perfection.  Inside of you is infinite power, infinite abilities, infinite knowledge.  It matters not what may or may not be on the horizon, what matters is that you grasp the "I am" presence that resides inside each of us.  This presence is our true nature, and the ability to grasp the significance of this "I Am" presence is what will change you forever.  Fact of the matter is this: It doesn't matter what is either seen or unseen, what matters is your acceptance of your "I Am" presence and how you allow it to operate in your every day life.  

These past few years have caused countless people to loose faith.  People have been put through the wringer, and many have simply given up.  I have been tried like never before these past few years, but through it all I have not lost my faith, and I have learned to lean on that one thing that is changeless and that is my "I Am" presence that operates from every cell in my body.  It's actually hard to describe what this presence is to people who have never given any thought to what they really are, and what they are capable of doing.  So many people simply go through life experiencing what others say they need to experience, and they simply do not deviate from what is the perceived normal.  As I've said so many times in the past, if you always do what you always did, you will always get, what you always got.  If we do not change how we see things, what we believe, then how can we change the outcome of anything in life?  I so want you to realize just what has been placed in you, and why it is so important that you begin to operate from a place of knowing, and not simply a place of "Oh Gee, I hope this works".  

When a painter begins a new masterpiece, he or she begins with a completely empty canvas.  Now he or she has an idea of what they want to create, but it all begins with a clear, clean, empty canvas.  As the artist moves forward with their masterpiece they see in their mind, and then they simply move what is in the mind onto the canvas.  I'm not a painter, but my mind says that no painter is going to start a new work on an old canvas that has already been used.  If you are moving forward in those things that are meant for you, then why would you allow things to overlay your canvas, thus taking away from your ability to start fresh.  Let me put it another way:  when we allow all those illusions to dictate our actions, our decisions, we are simply painting on an already used canvas.  It doesn't matter what may be going on around you, wind, rain, thunder etc, look past all this illusion and focus what is in your mind, and get it on the clean, untouched canvas of your painting.

It would be so nice if life never dealt us the trails and tribulations what we have faced.  It would be great if every single day was nothing but roses and sunshine.  I know of no one who has not been faced with issues in life, but how we handle them, how we see them, how we feel about them is going to dictate how we get through them, or in some cases how people succumb to them.  When faced with a problem we have a few options.  We can run and hide, but then the outcome is basically wrought with failure, pain, suffering, and that feeling of it's simply time to give up.  We can face the issues and understand that we are equipped to handle it all, and without regard to what we see in front of us always recognize that it is still a clear day and that coast you are looking over goes all the way to the other coast.  I cannot stress enough that it's never what we see that is important, it is what we believe that will determine the outcome of any situation you may find yourself in.

We have been conditioned as humans to look at reality as those things we can see, touch, smell, taste, hear.  Often what we think is reality is nothing but a smoke screen, and until such time as we look past what may be in front of our eyes, and instead see with our "I Am"presence, with our Spiritual Eyes, we will be moved by the storms that block our view of the Coastline, that continues to reach out to the other shore.  I have been moved more times than not in life by what I perceived as real, and when I did that I normally found myself in a very desolate place.  When I was able to see things through my Spiritual Eyes I never had any doubt that I would end up where I was supposed to end up.  Walking fully in your "I Am" presence is not an easy thing to do, as you will be tested, but failure to recognize this amazing presence in your life is going to relegate you to a life filled with what other's expect, and that can never be a good thing.  

Let me close with this, and I hope it provides you with some comfort.  It will always be a clear day when you are able to distinguish fact from fiction, truth from lies, and joy instead of fear.  We have been equipped with the most powerful thing in the Universe, and that is our Endless, Changeless, Infinite Spirit, our true essence.  When we operate from Spirit there is nothing we cannot accomplish.  Now I know that it is often easier said than done, but one must learn to crawl before they walk, before they run.  I have been on this journey for a long, long time, and I am only now learning to walk, but shortly I will be running.  We are entering a period of awakening, where things will speed up, and we will be taking Giant Steps toward our Spiritual Awakening.  Things that took years before to obtain will take only seconds now.  Faith says this, and now is the time for you to stand in your faith.  Look through the clouds, the rain, the wind, and see how clear things are.  It's a great day to be alive, and it's a great day to step out and see the beauty all around you.