You can run...but you can't hide!!!!

Good Morning!!!

Hope the Thanksgiving holiday left you full Physically, Spiritually and Emotionally! New class listings are coming this week!  

Have you ever wanted to forget and run from your current situation, and the harder you try to get away, the more stuck you become?  

Well, you may want it done and over with, ready to have a "do over" somewhere else, but the Universe may have other plans for you!  

Because the lessons aren't always pleasant, we want to run away from the reminders, the emotional pain, guilt.   

Needing to change, wanting to change, but not wanting to do the "leg work" that gets us there.  

Now.... there is a finishing that has to occur before we are gifted with closure.....Lessons to be learned...Things to be released.....Ownership to be had........  

Then, we are free to see what the Universe has planned that is the reward for coming through the darkness.  

The more we run from the lesson, the longer we remain there....it follows us like a cloud....the messages getting bigger and more unavoidable.  

Everything that is happening to you is by your own choosing, on some level.     The trick is to separate ego and will from what is necessary and purposeful.

  Setting down the baggage, going through it, taking with us only what we really need, leaving the rest behind.  

Lighten your load, face the lesson...That is living on purpose.  

Here is the thought for the day;  

I am responsible.

Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life.

I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.

Author: Walter Anderson

 Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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Mirror Mirror on the wall.....

Good Morning,

The finger that points out, points three back.  

Many Indigenous peoples feel that there are many lifetimes that we will experience. Like a giant wheel, with spokes.  

As we journey from one lifetime to another, we will eventually stand on every spoke. Gaining experience from every life. Taking lessons and a change of perception with us when we cross over.  

To stand on wealth means eventually you will stand on poverty. To stand on happiness, we will eventually have sorrow etc..  

Therefore, we cannot harshly judge the man across from us, because he is us, and you him. It is judging yourself eventually.  

Depending on where you have been who you are and the experiences that you have had up until now, will determine how you will perceive something.  

For instance, many of us have never been homeless, or hungry, and cannot fathom the plight of the poor or homeless. Most of us do know however, how hard it is to ask for help... We don't want to be judged, or criticized for mistakes.  

Many of us will never know the level of need that our path and our circumstances can create in which we have to steal or look for food in the discards of others. Drowning the pain and memories with drugs or alcohol. Over and over, going to the system, a system without compassion, unable to ask for help. Where it's easier to ask a stranger for a buck.

That paints a very different picture?  

That will be me...somewhere, sometime..Maybe even next week.

What would I want to happen?  

It makes it real for us, it makes uscompassionate, because we can better understand.  

Look in the Mirror of those you meet, for the light of the Supreme that lives in you, lives in them also. 

Here is the thought for the day! "Mother Nature is the most brilliant of all artists... A mudpuddle reflects a piece of sky marvelously."
-Marcel Proust

 Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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Good Morning!  

Change begins with me! Let's get invested!  

When we're in a relationship, whether it's a marriage, a relationship with our children, career or job; we can get caught in the familiarity, and start to take it for granted.   Then, we don't tend to it with the same vigor as when it was new. Eventually we may find ourselves criticizing our relationship, and the people in it.  

Any relationship is like a plant, it needs attention, investment, love, nurturing. 

 We usually become aware of our own lack of these elements first. Waiting for these things to be done for us.  

We become critical, and begin to withdraw, "separating" ourselves emotionally. Then looking for reasons to confirm our feelings.

We become a victim.  

Lets change our perspective; if we aren't having these things done for us, it also means that we're probably not doing them for the others in our relationships.  

We have also taken the situation for granted, we may not be fully invested or loyal.  

Since most of you are at work, lets start with that relationship. You can then try this at home, with kids, wife, husband,or partner later.  

Lets write down the things that we are dissatisfied with (I'm sure that will be hard!).

Are you doing all of these things for the others in your space, unconditionally? 

 Next, lets change perspective; how are you contributing to this? Be honest;   Are you non compliant?

Do you have a bad attitude or passive aggressive with you're boss or coworkers?

Are you negative, or usually complaining?

Do you turn in projects in the nick of time? Or procreastinate, scrambling to complete them?

Does everyone know you are unhappy?

Do you work through lunch, work long hours hoping someone will notice your dedication, as you suffer, silently fuming?

Have you stopped getting dressed up, or stopped putting your best foot forward?

Are you coming in late?

 Do you gossip?  

This is sabatoge, it is destructive. Not only to your own situation, but it spreads your unhappiness like a virus to everyone you "share" it with.

Do you have clear dialogs about your issues/conflicts with the person directly, or do you tell everyone but them?

Lack of Loyalty can be the undoing of any relationship.

It can be the unraveling of any business and can cost jobs.  

People and companies can't change what they are doing if they don't know it is an issue.

Clear communication, mature dialog, taking ownership, and apologizing can clear the air.  

Let's get honest, and be invested by keeping a positive attitude and speaking our truth.

Maybe we've just not been part of the team. Or,  if after setting boundaries, and doing our personal best  we are not satisfied, then maybe it is time to find something that will bring you joy.  

You can't change people or businesses.

Find a place that brings you fulfillment.  

From the Janitor, to the CEO; we all want validation, appreciation and thoughtfulness.  

When we get it, we are willing to give it...

No one wants to do a good job when they aren't appreciated.  

You go first and start a chain reaction.  

Oh and by the way, feel free to share this with your coworkers.

Have an Awesome Day!  

Here is the thought for the day!  

The Guy in the Glass by Dale Wimbrow

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you king for a day
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.

For it isn't your Father or Mother or wife
Whose judgement upon you must pass.
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass.

Some people may call you a straight shooting chum
And call you a wonderful guy,
but the man in the glass says you're only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.

He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest
For he's with you clear to the end,
And you have passed your most dangerous test
If the man in the glass is your friend.

You may face the whole world down the pathway of life
And get pats on the back when you pass,
But your final reward will be heartache and strife
If you've cheated the man in the glass.

- Dale Wimbrow, 1895-1954

Learn more about the author by visiting his son's site.

 Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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Do your part

Good Morning Everyone!  

Well, today is the first day of mercury retrograde, the full Moon and Monday!!!    

 Whew!!!!!

I am taking this opportunity to welcome some new Villagers to our daily thought. Welcome everyone!!  

Coming into a spiritual awakening can be like gently awakening from a long sleep, or it can be a shock, like someone blowing an air horn to get us up.

  The awakening process is constant, every day, two steps forward one step back, an unraveling of old thinking, applying the knowledge as the opportunities arise.  

To be "conscious" that the changes in me change the world. To bring that consciousness to the physical world.  

Imagine if all of us had compassion, for one other person, there would be no war, no hunger, no loneliness, no fighting.  

 It truly would be a beautiful place.   

Do your part.  

Don't worry about what the other guy is doing, what are you doing to bring peace, to share love, to bring hope?  

Here is the thought for the day!!  

We stumble and fall constantly even when we are most enlightened. But when we are in true spiritual darkness, we do not even know that we have fallen.

AUTHOR: Thomas Merton
BIOGRAPHY: American and Trappist Monk t Our Lady of Gethsemani Abbey in Trappist, Kentucky, 1915-1968

 Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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Wishes

 

Happy Friday!!!!

This is my wish for you:

Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.

 

 

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Good Morning, what a beautiful autumn day!!  

 The burning question for humans is;  What is my purpose in this life.

What Divine purpose do I serve?  

We are so busy wondering what our purpose is, that we miss the opportunities to be of service every day. It takes the focus off ourselves and turns our attention to others.  

It isn't one big thing, our purpose presents itself in little ways.  

Are you living each day in Peace? Love?  

Applying this to your own life first?  

Are you reaching, growing evolving?  

Bringing hope, peace and love to everyone you meet?  

If not, try applying these exercises to your day;  

Lets see our crabby coworker as an oportunity to smile,in spite of the response.  

Find one opportunity to be kind, and thoughtful, even if you don't get a thank you, or found out.  

Just Listen.  

Give hope to someone who is hopeless.  

Take your own advice.  

Hug one person today that you don't know well.    

 If we can try to apply this today, it will get easier tomorrow, and may open a whole new world to the burning question, what ismy purpose in life.

    Here is the thought for the day!  

You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can 
do something about its width and depth.

Shira Tehrani   

 Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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the power of one

Hello everyone-   I recently watched the movie Gandhi, and then my son had to write about Rosa Parks.   

Knowing that all these messages are meant to show us that in the face of insurmountable odds, the power of One stands out.  

To take a stand means to set boundries, not through violence, but out of personal integrity and Love. We then inspire others to do the same.

  Standing up for what we believe may bring criticism,and personal risk, but it is done for our own personal journey first and formost.  

That day, when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on that bus, it may not have been at the time done for all black Americans, she was setting a personal boundry that inevitably changed civil rights and sent a ripple around the world.  

Ghandi was just a man, who united a country, fought foreign invasion, in bare feet and a loin cloth. Without weapons. His personal intergity, faith and love spoke to millions, and still does even today.  

Make your life your art, fashion it to bring you peace, love and joy and you will inspire others to do the same.

That is the power of one.  

Here is the thought of the day;

Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.
AUTHOR: Mahatma Gandhi
BIOGRAPHY: Indian philosopher, internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest, 1869-1948

 Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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blessed silence

With the beauty of Autumn around us, take some time to be in the beauty of nature.

Lay on your back and watch the leaves fall, and strike up a conversation with  our friends in the natural world.

Here is the thought for the day!

Well, son, I'll tell you:
Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
It's had tacks in it.
And splinters,
And boards torn up,
And places with no carpet on the floor -
Bare.
But all the time
I'se been a-climbin' on,
And reachin' landin's,
And turnin' corners,
And sometimes goin' in the dark
Where there ain't been no light.
So, boy, don't you turn back,
Don't you set down on the steps
'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.
Don't you fall now -
For I'se still goin', honey,
I'se still climbin'
And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

Langston Hughes, American Poet
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Namaste,

Marianne Goldweber

Please, Please, Please, listen to your inner voice.

Good Morning everyone!!  

We do not have the luxury of time to live in denial.  

 I see denial as a place, where we can hide.

Life goes on in this place, but it is not fulfilling, healthy or beneficial to our path or our higher purpose.   Denial is an excuse to do nothing; to not acknowledge what is really going on and to make changes.

It requires that we take responsibility.  

Living in denial is selfish. It affects everyone around you, because they are not getting the truth, which they deserve. They are then ill prepared when our personal illusion is shattered and upheaves their world too.  

As you are reading this, everyone is being reminded of things that we do not want to acknowledge, even though our inner voice has reminded us over and over and over again.  

Your inner voice is not your own. It is the voice of Creator, the Universe, Guides, Angels, Ancestors; calling your name, asking you to listen to the truth.  

Today, our thought of the day is about removing the blinders of denial to the things in your life that need your attention. To free you from an illusionary life.  

To then be able to speak your truth, take care of business, and take responsibility, not just for yourself but for the sake of everyone around you.  

For some it is ignoring our health, others unlived dreams, bad relationships whatever your illusions, there is help, all you have to do is ask, you don't have to face it alone.  

I am asking everyone to not ignore health screenings. Myself included.

Please, schedule your Mammogram, Pap, Prostrate, chest xray, bloodpressure, cholesterol, EKG, ECHO, WHATEVER!  Because We love you, the Universe Loves you, your children love you, your mother loves you, your friends love you.  The life you save may be your own. If you don't want to go alone, find someone to go with you.    

 Here is the thought of the day;  

"Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them."

~ Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)
Indian Hindu mystic philosopher

 Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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Who left all this garbage in here?

Happy Tuesday all...  

As we unload all the unnecessary things from our life, and space, lets get the creative juices flowing and find excitement in the unknown.  

There are good things at work for you, ready to make their appearance, once the old burdens are out of your life.  

Dwelling on the past, guilt and anger take up a lot of room in our hearts, and it clutters our space.

There is no room for the Divine to work if you have no room for new and improved things in your life.  

So, which is it?

The old stuff which is out of style, hazardous to your spiritual health and just ugly; or what's behind curtain number two?; The new, better and unknown thing?  

Here's a hint, garbage day is Tuesday, and this offer will expire...  

Take the curtain!  

Here is the Thought for the Day!  

If we always do what we've always done,
We'll always get what we've always got.
And if nothing changes... nothing changes.

Alcoholics Anonymous


 Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
Here is the web page:MARIANNE GOLDWEBER WEB PAGE
Here is a link to my journal page: Walking the Red Road
 CALENDAR OF CLASSES!! CLICK HERE
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