Taking an emotional TIME OUT !! New Moon in May

Good Morning all!!!!!  

 Thursday, May 7th is the new moon.  

 Again, for the newcomers on the list, the new moon is the dark moon, it is a time of barrenness for 3 days. Of making plans, and dreams and reflection on the past month, and the future month.   It is a time of Mourning, and Creating.  

 If women spend enough time in Nature, especially at night, we would begin to cycle with our menstrual at the time of the new moon. Just like our Moontime, it is a time of mourning the barrenness, of the previous month, and preparing for the possibility of life in the coming month. Even if we are not planning to be pregnant, we focus that creative energy in "creating" something new. 

 This applies to men also. Men have a female part of them that is naturally more emotional; feeling the pull of emotion at the New and Full moon. Rather than "sucking it up" and repressing this natural flow of emotion. Make a safe place, without interruption to have a "release". 

 This is a sacred thing, we need to respect the sacred space of everyone during this time, to be left alone with their thoughts, not take their moodiness personal, allow them their "space". The focus should be on ourselves, walking our own path, our  going within, our sacred time alone, to think, plan and dream. Making plans for the net 30 days.   

 For those of you who have adopted this practice, I would appreciate your feedback so we can share it (anonymously of course) with the rest of the group.  

 I have come to look forward to these times, it is like a purposeful "time out". It reduces stress the rest of the month, and things flow much better. I buy all my favorite comfort foods, gather my good books, get a few sappy movies guaranteed to make me think, cry or both!!!  Get some craft items in case I get inspired and spend a day or two indulging my emotional self. Mourning the plans that did not come together in the previous month, and creating new dreams for the next. 

  Have a happy and fun filled weekend!!! Here is the thought for the day!!  

 "People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering."

St. Augustine, 354 430
Early Christian Priest, Author

  
Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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This little light of Mine! Care for the Body

Good Morning all !!!! Our bodies.....

For many of us, it brings up negative feelings, guilt and avoidance....Once again, our society places so much emphasis on physical beauty, that the rest is out of balance. Emotional health, Spiritual well being. If all of these were in balance, such demand for perfection would be meaningless...

So, since our perception of the "perfect" physical form is not ours, we treat or body like an enemy. It is not beautiful, so I will abuse it..... I drive it, I deny it rest, I do not adorn it, or service it. But it keeps running.  

Recently, I had to address some Karma  (Basic Buddhism: The Theory of Karma Click here for explanation) from this existence. I have not always been kind or considerate to my body. In fact, in spite of my treatment, it continues to sustain me life.  

 I was recently reminded by a mentor of mine, that the body is a gift. I asked for it from Creator and the Universe before I came here.  I chose this vessel, my ship, I am to ride in through this existence. Why do I punish it so?  It did me no wrong; my anger and frustration is displaced. Why do I not honor the gift that it is, a blessing?   (Yikes, I never thought of it that way.)

  My change in consciousness was that; This gift, my body, is to be cherished, it is the only one I have.  It may not be perfect, but I love it, like a Mother loves a child. I have punished the body because I made bad choices, and try not to do that any more. 

When my Spirit was in pain, the body received the punishment.  

 My vessel I know now, is my church, my temple, it houses a piece of God, and through Namaste (Namaste - The Significance of a Yogic Greeting) I see that God light in all living things, especially my own, and see beyond the physical self.

As we heal, mentally, and Spiritually, we will naturally heal physically. Then we will be able to see in how we treat our temple, how we are doing, on other levels.

  I also can now see how others treat their vessel as a way of telling me how they are doing Spiritually, and emotionally.  

 Today, friends, look in the mirror and Namaste; See the piece of God that is in you.. honor it, lovingly tend it, nurture the self, it is a gift, it is priceless.  

 Here is the thought for the day:

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you never walk alone.
    We leave you a tradition of the future. The tender loving care of human beings will never become obsolete.
    People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, redeemed and redeemed and redeemed. Never throw anyone away.

    Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.

    As you grow older, you'll discover that you have two hands: One for helping yourself, the second for helping others.
You have great days still ahead of you. May there be many of them.

Beauty Secrets
As published in a recent "Dear Abby" column

  
Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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Being present in the Now

Good Morning all!!

 

Being Present. This has become a catch phrase. To be truly present means not thinking about what was said or done yesterday, and not thinking about later, or tomorrow or creating scenarios in your mind to be played out years from now, or become distracted while listening to another. Rather than focusing on what you are doing, right now. I encourage you all to read, The power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle

 

Being present requires we take the focus off ourselves....

 

We as a society, talk too much and do little listening. We all want to be heard. No one listens to our sacred point of view, because no one is present while we are talking. 

What a vicious cycle.

 

We do not know how to be still and present while communicating, or thinking. This is why being still is so important, It trains us to remain present, because, no one is more important that the person in our personal space at that moment.

 

I have done this as well; as many of you that are nodding in agreement!

 

When we are not present, we are not honoring another's sacred point of view.

 

I had an acquaintance that would look at her reflection in any reflective surface. A window, glass, mirror, spoon, while I was talking. Was she not present? Yes. Ignoring me, not intentionally. But how she looked overweighed our conversation. To say the least, she ended up alone with her reflection, and could not understand why she could not connect with men, or women for that matter. 

 

I run into an old acquaintance... I ask, what's new? They begin to tell me, and my mind begins to wander, to the grocery list in my purse, the conflict I had with my spouse before I left the house. Meanwhile, my acquaintance says, are you okay?

As I am called back from my distraction..... Have I honored them? No.

 

Our children need us to be present truly listening when they begin to share their personal truth. Being present and connected with our children encourages them to be free to express themselves, and creates ongoing dialog. We want to continue this way of communicating through their challenging years. They will know that we are listening, really hearing what is said, and what is not. We must be PRESENT in order to Hear the nuance.

 

Today, Oh normal day, make an effort to really listen, and observe what is distracting you, make note of the distraction, and give it it's time to be solved, and finished. 

 

 

Here is the thought for the day:

"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.

Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart. 

Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. 

Let me hold you while I may, for it may not always be so.

One day I shall dig my nails into the earth, or bury my face in the pillow, or stretch myself taut, or raise my hands to the sky and want, more than all the world, your return."

Mary Jean Iron

 
Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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Here is a link to my journal page: Walking the Red Road
 

Diversity of Faith

Good Morning everyone!!!!

Recently I was observing in a Spirituality chat room. What I witnessed was individuals of diverse faiths converging, arguing the correctness of their path. Each with the need to be right and then criticize each other.

There is no right, it is whatever spiritual language that you understand. Whatever makes you "get it".... get your connectedness to the Source, The light, Yahweh, Jehovah, Creator, Goddess, God, or G - -.   Whether that is Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Pagan, Wicca, Muslim,  or many pieces from different sources. Or none at all.

Whatever it is that makes you a better Spiritual being on your Human path. Or not :)

All I can be is the best Spiritual me I can be, and by observing me, others may find faith too. Or not. :)

The Beauty is the diversity of the palate of colors that make up the rainbow of Faith. Some days, just having faith is a challenge, regardless of which one!  

Here is the thought for the Day;

There are hundreds of paths up the mountain,
all leading in the same direction,
So it doesn't matter which path you take.
The only one wasting time is the one
who runs around and around the mountain,
Telling everyone else that their path is wrong.
Hindu Teaching  

 
Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber

The courage to change

Good Morning and Happy Monday to everyone!!  

We are Spiritual beings, having a human experience....... Let's take a minute and reflect on this...

Our Human existence is filled with deadlines and drama, ego and control. We create this illusion.

So if we are dissatisfied with it, we are the only ones that can change it.

  To stay in a place that is no longer a good fit, is not fair to you, and equally unfair to the others in your space. By not releasing them, you are forcing yourself and them into missing new opportunities that are being presented by the Universe, Creator, the Source. Opportunities to grow and evolve. 

Our WANT overrides the universe presenting us with what we NEED. 

Today's thought for the day teaches us to release the ego of control and be aware of our surroundings and have the courage to leave the "nest".  

Here is the thought for the day:  

The Mother Eagle Teaches her little ones to fly by making their nest so uncomfortable that they are forced to leave it and commit themselves to the unknown world of air outside.

And just so does our God to us.
Hannah Whitall Smith

   
Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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In memory of pets

In memory of pumpkin and Ashley :)

In Memory of all our pets

who we know are more than just furry friends.

With the knowing look they tell us

that they are reading our thoughts,  

feeling our pain,

loving us unconditionally.

They force us to be present,

to pay attention;

these deliverers of messages.

For all our friends in the Animal tribe, 

here on the Good Red Road, 

and those who have taken the Blue Road of Spirit, 

Thank you.

And one day, 

when it comes time for us to drop our robe 

and take that Journey,

there they will be, 

waiting faithfully

to greet us once again.

Marianne Goldweber 

Full Moon, Spring, Release

Good Morning, 

 Well, today it seems the April rains begin, washing away the dust from winter, watering all of our little plant friends, bringing life back. Maybe wash some of the pollen away!!!  aaaachooo

 

 In preparation for the full moon, let's think about letting something go this month, forgive someone (yourself maybe)? Ask for forgiveness? Take ownership for your part in a divorce or relationship breakup? We cannot move forward if we want to drag the past along with us.  To have the same, negative emotions arise, over and over and then repress them is unhealthy for our Spirit, and our physical body

 

Pick one thing today, write about it. Maybe a letter.... Then mail it, or burn it, or bury it, but in completing this, you will be making a choice to be finished with it. As you send it off, visualize that old energy going with it....If you have any questions regarding this, let me know... :)    Have a great day!

Here is the thought for the day; 

It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power.
Alan Cohen