"The balanced energy is the birthing energy. I used to say that the birthing energy was all feminine - - its not. You have to push and you have to be. It's such a potent example of the dance of the feminine and masculine together, the dance that is the creative energy of life!" - Joyce Irvine ( as borrowed from the daily guru site)
May we find peace and contentment within the nature of our elements ... apachebluemoon
April 9, 2006
As stated in Rigpa's glimpse of the day: "We have been taught to spend our lives chasing our thoughts and projections. Even when the "mind" is talked about, it is only thoughts and emotions that are referred to; and when our researchers study what they imagine to be the mind, they look only at its projections. No one ever really looks into the mind itself, the ground from which all these expressions arise; and this has tragic consequences ..."
May we be blessed with the wisdom to explore the deeper realms of meaning and truths in order to connect with the divine source of all ancient knowings of the spirit and soul - for it is within this space of source and beginnings that we remember who we are ... apachebluemoon
April 8, 2006
"All new beginnings require that you unlock a new door." - Rebbe Nachman
May you have the desire to dream with your heart's passion and to serve the gifts of spirit freely ... apachebluemoon
April 6, 2006
"Angels, like parables and fine poetry, speak in many layers of meaning and mystery, trying to express the inexpressible. If we ignore them, our lives are the poorer" - Archbishop Desmond Tutu
This quote supports the many meetings we as human beings have on this earth plane. Be it sitting beside a stranger on a shared flight from the Bahamas ( that's for you Debbie) or whatever simple encounter we may experience, the choice to ignore the opportunity that is presented to us in that very sacred moment of connection is the loss. To miss out on the chance to share a meaningful connection and receive whatever soul food is being served in that space is the result when one remains closed off to the divine interactions that are around each of us all the time. There are no coinkidinks ... by this I believe that every moment and every encounter holds within it great meaning and guidance for our chosen path. I have found that we are surrounded by earthly angels that show up just in the right moment for us to receive .... only if our heart is open to this divine method of communication. May your day be filled with the magic and abundance of all things good; may your heart be open to be touched through the angelic message of love ... apachebluemoon
April 5, 2006
There is an old yiddish proverb that says: "If I try to be like him, who will be like me?" Within this crazy busy daily life we are all apart of, it tends to be quite simple for our true essense to be lost. I do believe that this is just one of many by-products that are the result of one's reliance on outside sources to define the inner core of whom we all are. The ability to believe in self is truly the journey at hand that requires a discipline like no other. It is a choice to "see" beyond what most of us are able to view while trapped within the illusions of grandeur. The inner peace that so many are in search of will be felt and graciously bestowed once the denial process is halted; for it is only then that the depth of our light and beauty can shine in the manner it was meant to! May the spirit that lives within us all be united with the physical road that will allow for the nurturing and sharing of our own uniqueness - for it is within this harmonious connection that our spiritual authenticity will be birthed ... in light and love always, apachebluemoon
March 21, 2006
"The most important thing is not to get trapped in what is seen everywhere in the West, a "shopping mentality": shopping around from master to master, teaching to teaching, without any continuity or real, sustained dedication to any one discipline. Nearly all the great spiritual masters of all traditions agree that the essential thing is to master one way, one path to truth, by following one tradtion with all of your heart and mind to the end of the spiritual journey, while, of course, remaining open and respectful towards the insights of all others. In Tibet, it is said "knowing one, you accomplish all." The modern faddish idea that we can always keep all our options open and so never need commit ourselves to anything is one of the greatest and most dangerous delusions of our culture, and one of ego's most effective ways of sabotaging our spiritual search" - Rigpa
For anyone interested in the site that offers these daily insights, it can be found at - glimpse@rigpa.org
... let us remember that today can be the first day of the rest of our lives - what better time than the present to begin anew ... apachebluemoon
March 20, 2006
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few. - Shunryu Suzuki
This certainly is a good one to ponder - it's origins come from the buddhist faith and my experience is to not jump too quickly to a conclusion. Allow for the words to sink in within your silent space and then allow for whatever truth may come to mind ... may your day be blessed with the inner peace that will allow for deeper understandings - apachebluemoon
March 19, 2006
While writing an earlier post, the song that came over the radio waves was one that was in complete alignment with my inner thoughts as to what I wanted to share as a daily heart stirring. The song "Love Lift Me" by artist Amanda Marshall has a very powerful lyric that tends to make my heart want to sing along. Music has a way of reaching the soul in a healing capacity like no other ... take a moment and allow the heart to connect with whatever song is calling out to you!
LOVE LIFT ME - Amanda Marshall
" ... but its so simple sometimes, just to lay your heart open wide/If you
want to get to heaven, then you gotta take the ride/
Love lift me, wherever you are//Convince me, I'm safe in your arms/
Love lift me/Make sense of it all/Teach me to fly/And don't let me fall
... Gotta fumble in the dark if you wanna see the light ...
Love lift me/Wherever you are/Convince me I'm safe in your arms/
I'm waiting on you/Cause nothing can lift me the way that you do/
Only love can take me higher ... I wanna fly!!"
May your days be filled with laughter and song ... apachebluemoon
March18, 2006
"When our mortal eyes close on this world for the last time, our angels open our spiritual eyes and escort us personally before the face of God." - Eileen Elias Freeman
Thank you to a beautiful angel named Kelsey ... apachebluemoon
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March 17, 2006
A question to ponder ... how many of us know of things that we would like to do but never give ourselves the permission to try because we feel we are absent of what we believe is necessary in order to succeed? I know I have been incredibly guilty of this on far too many occasions to account for. It wasn't until I realized amongst my own self-imposed sabbotage that I, little old me, was the only one and will be the only one ever "responsible" for my desired outcomes. I needed to break through the "fear" of all the roadblocks that I was allowing to steer the vehicle. Whether they were the basis of anothers' thoughts or the premise created by society that dictates who is capable of success; once I realized that the fears were only "false expectations appearing real", I was only then able to remove the veil of scarcity that I had become so accustomed to believing in. It wasn't until then, that I truly was certain that success is simply the courage it takes for one to follow the heart's desire, the strength to stay true to the passion within, the grace to allow for the natural unfoldments and the gratitude to know that the power to succeed will always be found within one's ability to BELIEVE!
May the sun shine on all of your dreams; may each of you never stop believing in the real power of you and may the world always be touched by the light of your spirit ..... apachebluemoon
March 16, 2006
May you have:
A world of wishes at your command, God and His angels close at hand. Friends and
family their love impart, and Irish blessings in your heart! Happy 11th Birthday my sweet angel girl KELLY ....
March 15, 2006
True ecstasy is passive: it overwhelms the heart without
any intention or deliberate effort. It is the fruit of spiritual
devotion and worship ... Qushayri, "Risalah"
May your days be filled with an abundance of ecstasy, the joy of laughter and a lifetime of
love, light and peace - always .... apachebluemoon
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Cathy, you're a beautiful bear. Your writing leaves me smiling and inspired...
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