Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will listen to that still, small voice inside of me called my intuition.  Today I will let my intuition guide me."

 

We all have intuition.  Many people, however, simply just don't pay attention to it.  There are others who do pay attention to it.

 

We have intuition for a reason, and that reason is to help us navigate through the daily events that present themselves to us.

 

If we would just stop in our tracks each time our intuition kicked in and ask ourselves, "What is my intuition trying to tell me?" then we would have the advantage.

 

So, for today, let your intuition guide you.  Listen for that small voice inside, and follow what it is telling you. 

 

The more you pay attention to your intuition and follow its lead, the more it will develop and the more helpful it will become. 

 

Think of it as a muscle.  It is not a muscle, of course, but think of it as one.  The more one exercises the muscle, the stronger it becomes and the more capable it becomes of helping us.  With strong muscles, we can go farther, do more things.  Intuition is like this.  The more we exercise it, pay attention to it, the stronger it becomes, and the farther we can go.

 

Love and Light,

R-

Today's Affirmation:

 

When I accept the gifts of others, I enrich myself and allow them to be givers."

 

Yesterday I wrote about being a giver and giving too much, too much that we become depleted. 

 

Today it is all about receiving.  As givers, we sometimes forget that give and take are a balance.  We are so willing to give, but we have trouble receiving.  Why?  Maybe it is ingrained in us as children not to be selfish, and we think that if we receive, it is selfish.  Whatever the case, receiving is absolutely okay.

 

If we are going to be givers, then in order to maintain balance, we must also be receivers.  When we receive, we give others the opportunity to give.  It's perfect.

 

So next time someone offers you a gift, don't hesitate.  Just smile and say, "Thank you so much."  Or as my grandmother used to say, "You didn't have to do that, but I am glad you did!  Thank you."

 

Love and Light,

 

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

Today I will set and patrol my personal boundaries.  I will not feel guilty when saying, "No."

 

Good morning, and happy Saturday!

 



 

It is so hard to say NO, especially to those whom we love.  But saying NO is sometimes the very best think that we can do for ourselves.

 

Those of us who are givers, give all the time, and those to whom we give often don't appreciate our giving and take for granted that we will always give because we have always given.

 

But giving can be exhausting.  Giving requires personal sacrifice-the sacrifice of time, of resources. of energy.  Even when we don't really have the time or the resources or the energy, we give anyway.

This unlimited giving puts us in deficit.  We know we are deficit, we feel deficient, we feel depleted, so why don't we just say, "No, I'm sorry, I would really like to, but right now, I just can't do it."  Why don't we just say, "It's not a good time for me right now."  Why don't we say, "I would like to help, but I know that you will find another way to get the job done."

 

We don't say any of these things because we feel that we can't let anyone down, that we don't want to disappoint anyone.  We have been trained since childhood to be givers, to be generous.  In my traditional Portuguese family, the more sacrifices one made, the more personal suffering one experienced, the more selfless one was, the more the door to heaven opened.  Silly really.  But I realize that today.  I didn't realize it years ago.

 

We give and give because we were never told that it is perfectly OK to have boundaries and limits.  We were never told that it is OK to say NO.  But I am telling you now, it IS OK to say NO.  It is OK to form hardfast boundaries and limitations and to patrol them and to stick by them.

 

We need to do this for no one else but ourselves.  We have value.  We have worth.  Our time is valuable, our resources are valuable, our energy is valuable.  We need to embrace the idea that WE are valuable to ourselves.

 

We need to take care of ourselves so that when are capable of giving, we can give without putting ourselves in deficit. 

 

Setting boundaries and limitations is not an easy thing to do, especially if we have never had them.  But we owe it to ourselves to draw a line and say, this is as far as I am willing to go.  This is as far as I will allow you to go.  Then we need to stick with it.

 

We shouldn't worry about what others say about it.  At first they will be caught by surprise because we have never said NO before, we have always been agreeable.  Eventually, however, as we change our behavior, and keep our boundaries and limitations in tact, they will begin to recognize them and perhaps ask less frequently.

 

Being true to ourselves, by saying NO once in a while, by setting boundaries and limitations, we are taking care of ourselves.  And let's face it, if we don't take care of ourselves, who else will take care of us in the way that we need taking care of?

 

So, dear friends, for today, practice saying, "Gee, I would really like to help you out, but I just can't do it today." AND stick with it-it may be hard to do at first, but I have faith in you!

 

In Love and Light,

Robin

 

 

 



Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will preserve my energy, and do only what I am capable of doing.  I will not exceed the energy that I have."

 

 

Some days it's not about higher consciousness or self discovery or forging new pathways into the Universe.  Some days it is simply about making it through the day.  Today is one of those days for me.

 

My sole goal today is to just get through the day.  If you are with me on this, then this is what we need to do-the minimum.

 

Sometimes the minimum is only action to take because we are tired or overburdened or inundated with tasks.  All we can do is the best we can.  And there is no shame in that.

 

We have been raised and trained to be "superhumans"-to do everything and all things and to do it well and without complaint.  We have tons of people depending on us for all sorts of things, and most of the time, we are happy to comply.

 

But some days, we just don't have what it takes to live up to our superhuman persona.  Some days we just need to lay low, do what we can, and take care of ourselves.

 

So, if your goal today is just make it through the day, don't push yourself beyond the energy that you have.  Take some deep breaths, and tell yourself that all is well and ask the Universe to send you exactly what you need to make it through.

 

In the end, all will be well, and you can start again tomorrow-renewed, refreshed, rejuvenated.

 

Blessings to one and all,

R-

Today's Affirmation

 "Today, I will work toward simplifying my life."

 

Every once in a while it is important for us to do a little spring cleaning, not of our homes or garages or attics or basements, but of ourselves.

 

We need to open up the dark and cobwebby places and clean out those things that are cluttering our lives.  Well, just like house cleaning, it is easy for us to say, "I'll do it tomorrow or next week or next month."  But the longer we go without a good self spring cleaning, the more clutter accumulates.

Sometimes we need to take a good look at all the things that we are juggling in our lives and decide which of those things can go.  Henry David Thoreau wrote, "Simplify!  Simplify!  Simplify!"

We convince ourselves that every single pie we have our fingers in is absolutely necessary, that if we don't do it, then it won't get done.  We talk ourselves into responsibilities that are not ours (thanks to our good old fashioned, firmly ingrained work ethic).  We take on much more than is necessary. 

As a result, we become thinned out, stressed out, locked in, boxed in.  In Fellowship of the Ring by Tolkien, the character of Bilbo Baggins comments to Gandalf the Gray, "I feel stretched, thin, like butter over too much bread."  How perfect is this description!  That is exactly how it feels when we are overburdened!

It's a clue.  It is time to reevaluate what the heck we are doing and shave off the excess.  It is time to finally take care of ourselves and say, "No thank you" the next time someone asks if we would be willing to take on another project or another task.  And we shouldn't  feel guilty about it either. 

We all deserve a healthy and balanced life, and in order to move toward that health and balance, we need to make some decisions about what is absolutely necessary and what we can let go of.

So, for today, begin taking a good look and start your own personal self spring cleaning project.  You owe it to yourself!

In Love and Light,
Robin



 

 



Today's Affirmation:

"Today I will live with consciousness and awareness of my words, actions, and thoughts."

 

 

 Happy Wednesday!  It's the middle of the week and we are very close to a weekend.  Make the most of your day today.

 

Live with consciousness!

 

 

From my job on a high school campus, I hear the term "YOLO" frequently-You Only Live Once.  But this is only a justification for people to do what they want without regard for the consequences.  It is a carte blanche for not taking responsibility.

 

Of course this YOLO is a fallacy.  We live many times, each time learning that which we did not learn before, each time working toward bringing the scales of our lives back into balance.  It is all about the balance.

 

If we live with consciousness, and by this I mean with an awareness and deliberateness of our actions, thoughts, and behavior, then we would learn our lessons more quickly and the quality of our lives would improve.

 

Maybe we should change YOLO to YDOLO-You Don't Only Live Once.  Perhaps if we embraced the concept that we are always accountable, that consequences (and rewards) come to us across lifetimes, not just in one lifetime, then we would be more willing to be more careful of what we do and how we think.

 

For today, be conscious of every action you take, every word you speak, every thought you think.  Think ahead before you speak, before you act.  Recognize that all that you do will create a new rivulet of thought and action.

 

Here is a very small example of something that occurred yesterday to one of the young ladies that attends my high school.  One of her teachers told her that she (the teacher) could not be near her (the student) or speak with her because she smelled of smoke and it made her sick.

 

Was this entirely necessary??  What positive outcome was supposed to come of this?  This student was mortified by the teacher's behavior.  She was angry, she was embarrassed, she was shut out by an adult who should have been a role model and a mentor.

 

See what I mean?  This teacher (who should have known better) spoke these words, why?  Would it have cost her so much to take a different action?  So this small, almost seemingly insignificant remark, had huge impact on someone else's life.  It caused pain and anger and hurt.  Now the young woman is self consciousness, feels shut out of the instruction in the class because her teacher implied that she was not part of the group, she was a cast off, an outcast.  The teacher made herself unavailable to the student.  How much will that student learn in this class?  How much motivation will that student have to excel and to conquer the difficulty of the class?

 

I know what you are saying.  You are saying, "Get over it!"  You are saying, "Everybody's so sensitive, grow a thicker skin!"

 

Do you know why we say these things??  Because we don't want to take responsibility.  We feel we can hurt others and it is their problem and they have to deal with it.  But that is not the entire case, yes, we have a responsibility to self advocate and to communicate when things bother us, but we also have a responsibility to NOT go out of our way to cause others pain!

 

For today, live with consciousness.  Make an effort to see how your words and actions impact others.  Work toward creating balance, not imbalance.

 

In Love and Light,

R

 

 

 

 

 



Today's Affirmation

"Today, I will flow like a river around the rocks instead of trying to go through the rocks."

 

 

Sorry I missed you yesterday. "The best laid plans of mice of men..."  What I mean is that some things just don't turn out the way we expect.

 

When I woke up yesterday at my usual time, my expectation of the morning was as it is every other morning during the week.  Like many people, I have my morning routine and I like my morning routine. 

 

Then BAM a boomerang!  Totally threw off my entire morning.  BUT, instead of working against the events, struggling to manipulate the events, I just let it flow.

 

And although my morning was a great departure from what I usually do in the morning, by letting it flow out the way it needed to, I saved myself a lot of frustration.

 

There are times when it is far better to simply take on the nature of the river and flow around the rocks instead of trying to flow through the rocks-it never works out well when we try to flow through the rocks.

 

It's a matter of acceptance.  It is what it is and there it is. We can't change the events that happen in our lives, but we can change the way we view them.  By recognizing the "rocks" for what they are and accepting that the "rocks" aren't going anywhere, we can modify our own perspective and our own actions to account for the "rocks."

 

When we do this, we practice flexibility, and the more flexible we are, the more adaptable we are,  the more capable we become at managing the interruptions that periodically show themselves in our daily pattern.

 

Rivers will never flow upstream.  Rivers flow according to the layout of the land.  Rivers flow according to the path of least resistance.  And we, can learn something from this. 

 

I am not advocating complacency.  I am not advocating doing nothing.  What I am advocating is learning to recognize those things that we have no control over and training ourselves to work around them, like the river works around the rocks, instead of futilely trying to manipulate that which cannot be manipulated.

 

So, today, if rocks show up in your path, take a good look.  Ask yourself, "Are these rocks immoveable?  Are they something that I can flow around?"  If your answer is "yes," then be the river.  Flow with it and around it.

 

Have a day filled with peace and confidence.

 

In Love and Light,

R-

Today's Affirmation

"Every day is a celebration.  Every meal is a feast."

 

Today's affirmation is credited to my Uncle Joe McCabe, whom we have always called "Coach" because for 50 years he was a physical education teacher and wrestling coach.  Coach is, without a doubt, the most consistently positive and upbeat person that I have ever known.

 

I know that he will not mind if I tell a little bit about his story because his life is an inspiration.  He is now in his 70's and still going strong.  I love that!

 

He was born into very sad circumstances, and when he was about 2 years old, he and his siblings were placed into foster care.  He was eventually placed with a farming family whose priority was to get the work done on the farm.  There was not a lot of love there.

 

When he was ready for high school, he wanted to play sports and to wrestle, but the family would not allow it.  Eventually he went to another farming family who told him, yes, he could wrestle and play sports, but the farm chores had to be done.

 

During his high school years as an athlete, a coach saw the great potential in him and encouraged him to go on after high school to college.  College is expensive and the family couldn't/wouldn't send him. 

 

He took a job at a paper mill and started to put the money away, but unfortunately, the mill closed and he couldn't earn the money.  He did what many poor, young men did...he went into the service.  He became a United States Marine (Semper Fi!).

 

Once again, just like his high school wrestling coach, his superiors saw something of great value in him, and his military career was blessed with good fortune.

 

After this, and because of the G.I. Bill, he was able to attend college.  In the meantime, he married, and began having children.  It was a great sacrifice for his young family, but he finished his college education.

 

One more time, just like his high school wrestling coach, his superior officers in the Marines, a young high school principal saw his potential and gave him a chance.  Since that time, he has been a p.e. teacher, wrestling coach, foster parent, business owner, mayor of his town, a race horse owner, and one of the luckiest people when it comes to jackpots.

 

The reason I wanted to tell his story is because it is a story worth telling, and I wish I had the time and the space to do his story greater justice.

 

His life was a life of challenges.  But he had an inner drive to move out of his circumstances.  He pushed on.  He forged the path that would lead him to what he wanted out of his life.  He did not allow the poor circumstances in which he grew up to defeat him.  He kept his eyes to the future.  He blazed the trail for his own success.  Of course, there were people along the way to recognize that he had something, something special, and these people gave him a chance.  And that chance was all he needed-that and hard work.

 

There are so many lessons I can draw from the course of his life.  First, motivation is intrinsic; either you have it or you don't.  Motivation is born from a deep desire to overcome challenges, not succumb to them and fall into despair and self pity.  He never viewed his life as if it "owed" him anything.  He worked hard to achieve what he received.  He has that indomitable spirit.

 

Also, I have never known him to be bitter or angry or resentful about any of his experiences.  He has always maintained a attitude of positivity and gratitude, and he has paid that forward to others in his life. 

 

He has done great good, and that is worth respecting. How many lives has he touched?  How many young people did he steer in the right direction?  How many lives changed for the better because he was their teacher or coach? 

 

His life is also a lesson in being given a chance.  Maybe those who offered him the opportunity to make something of his life had no idea what a great service they were doing for this young man, but they were willing to take a chance and give a chance-it paid off.

 

Today's affirmation is reflective of Coach's belief, his attitude, his entire way of life.  He is always grateful, has always been grateful, for all that has come into his life.  He views every day, not as drudgery, but as a reaffirmation of life, as a celebration!  He views every meal, every morsel of food in his mouth, regardless of how meager or how luxurious, as a feast!

 

"Every day is a celebration.  Every meal is a feast."  reminds us to rejoice in all that we are given, to be gracious and grateful for all we are given.  It reminds us that overcoming is an active process of forging pathways and treading those pathways without losing sight of the end result.

 

So, today, let this blog entry be a testament to my Uncle Coach, to motivation, to hard work, to an indomitable spirit, to seeing the specialness within others, and to giving others a chance. 

 

And..............let every day be a celebration, and let every meal be a feast!

In Love and Light,
robin

 

 

 

 

 



Today's Affirmation

"Today is a great day!  Today I will be joyful because I choose to be joyful!"

 

 

Good morning, and happy Saturday!!!

 

Today is great day!  A great day is not predicated upon whether the sun is shining or the bills are paid or the dishes and laundry are done.

 

A great day is about believing that great things can happen.  A great day is generated from within us.  It is our thinking that creates a great day, not anything that is external.  It comes from a place in our hearts where love and joy resides.

 

It is recognizing that we have the capacity to create joy, be joyful regardless of what is gong on around us, whether it's raining, whether the house is cleaned to perfection, whether people around us are pleasant.

 

A great day happens for us because we want it to happen for us.  We choose to have a great day.  It's about a positive attitude, a positive outlook, a positive belief that no matter what, there is joy to be found, and we can find it if we want to.

 

It is no longer being a victim of outside circumstances but being a assertive go-getter of all the beauty that is around us if we just look around us and see it and embrace it.

 

Today, I am going to sluff (did I spell that right?) off the downers, the nay-sayers, and maintain my joyful outlook. 

 

Today, I am going to keep my eyes open for infinite possibilities to be joyful and satisfied and a blessing to others.

 

Today, I will not say anything negative.  I will not let myself get sucked into other people's anger, envy, sarcasm, malcontentedness.

 

Today, I will travel, not with emotional baggage (I'm leaving it at the proverbial train station) but with the expectation that just around the corner, at any given time, there is something of wonder and beauty and joy and success.

 

Today, I will have a great day!!!

 

In Love and Light,

robin

Today's Affirmation

"Today I will be excellent to myself and others."

 

 

"Be excellent to each other."-George Carlin, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

 

Isn't it funny how we can find little wisdoms in the simplest of things.  I can recall so many quotes from common films that speak wisdom.

 

This quote is just one of them.  It's so simple, and that is what makes it such simple and sound wisdom.

 

It really doesn't cost us anything at all to be excellent to each other, does it?

 

There are messages from Universe all over the place, the trick is recognizing them for what they are when we see them.

 

For today, look for the little wisdoms that pop up during the course of your day.  And remember, "Be excellent to each other!"

 

In Love and Light,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

Archangel Raziel helps me to widen my understanding of the inner workings of the Universe."

 

 

The Archangel Raziel, "Secrets of God," has a rainbow colored aura surrounded with white.  His stone is clear quartz.

 

Because he knows all of the secrets of the cosmos and how it works, he offers us insight this information.  He helps us understanding symbols and esoteric material, manifestation principles, sacred geometry, and quantum physics.

 

(I'm certain he and Einstein had a close relationship!)

 

Archangel Raziel helps us to open ourselves up to our higher physic and spiritual capabilities.  He helps us to better perceive through all of our senses and helps us to use these senses to reach out to the higher realms and the spirit world.

 

Because of his tremendous knowledge and understanding of universal matters, Raziel can provide us with Divine guidance, help us with astral travel and with past life exploration.  He can help us bring what we have learned in our pasts, both recent and distant, into our conscious minds and see the connections of all things.  He can help us trace our paths back to our original Source.

 

From the Archangel Raziel:

 

"There is only kindness and love in the Universe for those on the earth plane.  This love of you drives us to always be ready to answer any questions and give any guidance that you may need for your evolution both in the physical realm and in the spiritual realm. 

 

 

Man would do well to begin to see tall of the implications of his actions.  It is man who has written the course of his history.  It is man's childish understanding of the Universe that prevents him from embracing the total capacity of what Universe offers him.  The gift is not in power or control or ownership over others or properties or goods, it is not is the domination of others. 

 

The gift is the gift of understanding.  A glimpse into the inner workings of the universe in order to set his set his path right and to move forward in his soul evolution.

 

The universe is infinite and man know this, but he does not understand this.  He cannot grasp the enormity of what is available in the cosmos.

 

Seek to understand the relationship between all things, between man and plant and animal and stone and water and wind and fire and will and all of the things that will open up man's understanding.

 

We are encourage and are working ceaselessly with those in the field of science to discover what we have known here in the cosmos for ever. 

 

Pay attention to your scientists, for it is they who will discover the truth of things and bring these discoveries into the public eye and into the light.

 

Know this:  Science and spirituality can exist side by side; logic, rationality can and does exist side by side with faith and spirit.

 

What man fails to grasp is that the two are inextricably linked.  One cannot exist without the other.

 

Science does not exist to disprove faith or god or spirituality.  It exists to prove it.

 

This is our gift to man, a knowledge, a key to understanding all things.  We bless you and offer you any assistance in this we have to offer.

 

Remember expand your consciousness and you expand your understanding, expand your understanding, and you  your expand your knowledge of all things in the universe.

 

Peace be with you and let love abide.

 

..............................................."

 

Love and Light,

R

 

Today's Affirmation

 "My prayers are always heard and always answered by my Higher Power."

 

 

Good morning to you!

 

This morning's Archangel is the Archangel Sandalphon.  In human life he was the prophet Elijah and the twin brother of Enoch who became the Archangel Metatron.  Sandalphon's name is of Greek origin and means "Brother."  His color is blue-green, and his stone is turquoise.

 

Archangel Sandalphon helps us with being truthful and honest, not only to others but with ourselves as well.  He helps us to live with integrity and maintain self respect.  He also helps us with speaking and acting with kindness and gentleness.

 

If we want to manifest that which is for our highest and greatest good, it is Sandalphon who can help us.  He also assists us with being gracious receivers of the gifts of others. 

 

Sandalphon hears our prayers and carries them into the Universe to the Original Source of ALL. 

 

From Archangel Sandalphon:

 

"Greetings to you, men and women of the earth plane,

 

We have been waiting for an opportunity to communicate to you the essence of prayers.  Prayers are heartfelt messages from man for help from the Universal One.  Prayers are man's way of speaking and being connected to his Higher Power. 

 

We have heard many prayers and we are assistive in bringing those prayers into fruition.

 

We here are all happy to make manifest the desires of man, as long as what you are praying for is in accord with Diving Balance and for your truest and highest good and the highest and greatest good of others.

 

There are some prayers that cannot be answered, for it is not in power of the universe to alter the cosmic balance of things.

 

And balance is all, for if balance does not exist, then all else falls to ruins.

 

We listen intently to the prayers you pray, and we bring about the responses, but there are times, although we give you a response, you do not recognize it as an answered prayer  because the answer you want from the Universal realms is not the answer we give.

 

When you pray, when you communicate to us within the higher realm,, know that just because man prays, does not mean that that which he prays form will come to fruition.  We see all things from our vantage point far above man's capability to view his entire life, and we see all implications of his actions and his choices.  We try to guide man into the direction that is best for him and his progress.

 

We sometimes get misinterpreted and man says, "God did not answer my prayer."  But God always hears and always answers your prayers, but they may not always be the answer that you want.  Recognize that in these times, the Universe in intervening in what it sees is best for all concerned.

 

Each person on the earth has a path to follow.  This path, although others may cross it and walk it with you for a while, is a path that ultimately must be walked alone.  The prayers that you pray  may not be the best course of action for the path that you travel or the timing may not be right for the manifestation of the prayer you request.

 

But leave all to God and God will see all things through for their highest benefit to all.  Allow the Universal Source to work with you.  Flow with the Universal Power of the One.  Flow with the Will of Heaven.

 

Man's will is small compared to the Will of God.  for man sees only his own immediate path.  He cannot fathom the great expanse of Universal will and the intricate interactions of each individual soul on earth and how these souls are interconnected with each other and effect himself.

 

So ask and you shall be heard, but be cognizant that all prayers are not answered in the way that man wants, they are answered in the way that God deems is best for man at that time.

 

Be well and pray often.  We are loving and giving, although we may be stern sounding, we are gentle and want what is best for our earthly children.

 

Move forth in your lives with kindness to others and gentleness to yourselves.

 

May the loving light of the loving Presence shine on you now and always, as it will as it has as it always is.

 

......................."

 

 

For today, everyone-Love and Light.

Robin

Today's Affirmation

"The Archangel Metatron helps me to put all of my life's experiences into perspective and recognize the lessons that I have learned."

 

 

The Archangel Metatron, "He Who Sits in the Presence of God" is one of only two archangels who had lived human life.  In his human life, he was Enoch, twin brother to the prophet Elijah.

 

Metatron's aura is filled with the swirling colors of red and pink.  His stone is watermelon tourmaline.

 

Metatron's celestial occupation is to oversee and keep the Records of the Akashic.  These are records in which our soul lives have been recorded.  In very simple terms, the Akashic is like a giant celestial hall of records filled with file cabinets assigned to each soul, and in the file cabinet are files that record every single lifetime we have lived and the time before we had ever incarnated on the earth.

 

It is Metatron's province to hold all of this information and to help us explore the lives we had lived and help us understand the evolution of our souls.  This is no small matter, for we are complex creatures, and we have had many life experiences and learned many lessons.

 

Metatron, like all of the Archangels,  is a kind and gentle, and his power resides not in what we would perceive as physical strength, but in knowledge.  When he appears to us either in visions, dreams, or during meditation, he is often seen as an old wizened man. 

 

In those times when I have worked with him, he has taken on the guise of an a rather short, old, frumpy librarian man with glasses.  But, this is how he manifests to me.  He may manifest himself in different forms for different people.

 

It is Metatron who can help us to work with and interact with all those in the Angelic Realm.  He can point us in the right direction  when it comes to seeking those who can best help us with our tasks and issues.

 

He also has a very strong connection with children and is very protective of them.  He is the Archangel whom we can call upon for the sake of our children's well being.  He is especially connected to those children who are spiritually gifted, and works with them to understand their uncharacteristic wisdom.  He also is the Archangel who helps the spirits of children transition from human life into spirit.

 

In addition, he also is the guardian of the young, inexperienced soul, those souls who are new to incarnating in human form.  He helps them to assimilate to the human body and guides them through the lessons that they will learn once on the earth.

 

Metatron is the patron of all children and those that work with and help children:  teachers, parents, social workers, day care personnel.  Any interaction one would have with a child's care, education, guidance, advocation, safety, Metatron supports and assists.

 

Finally, Metatron also is particularly helpful to us when clearing out our energy centers of the stale and outmoded.  He can help us make sense of all we have experienced, and all that is stored within our energy centers.

 

A Message From Archangel Metatron:

 

"We bring you greetings from the Angelic Realm, children of earth

 

We,within this region, are at your disposal for aid and information.

 

It is our intention to give you all of the information that you need to live your lives peacefully and with understanding and and awareness on the earth.

 

Reach out to us in your times of confusion and we can help to make all things clear.

We desire you to live a life of forward motion, to learn that which is necessary for your soul grouth.  There are events that you have experienced that have given you pain and suffering and you have asked why these things have happened.

 

These things have happened not because God is a cruel god, but because all experiences are necessary to teach you the human way of life.

 

Although these events can occur, we are here to help you through the difficult times.  We would never leave you alone to fend for yourselves without aid .  We, all of the legions of Heaven, are here to support your growth and your understanding.

 

It is our desire that you make progress so that you may rejoin us in the celestial realm and no longer need to incarnate into human form.

 

Soul evolution continues on this plane as well.  Once you have all of the lessons of humanity, you are free to choose to continue to incarnate, or remain in spirit form.  This choice is yours alone.  We simply guide you and stand with you in your choices.

 

Be ever mindful that human form is necessary in the growth of  your soul.  The soul is old and a single part of the greater whole whose identity is grand and great and large and incomprehensible to the human mind.  It is ALL there is.  It is the ONE that all things evolve from.  It is the Supreme total collective consciousness of the entire realm of being, seen and unseen.

 

Only when you return to us in your true form, spirit form, pure energy, will you once again recognize the magnitude of the Universal Force.

 

For now, be content to live your lives purely, truthfully, and in accord with Divine order.  Seek balance and harmony and make a path for yourself of goodness and kindness and compassion for others.  Be especially mindful of children.  Guide them well and love them well, for one day they will inherit the earth.

 

Be at peace for now and always.

 

We are never far away, only a thought, less than a thought.  We love you and surround you with our angelic presence.

 

Be well and love one another as each deserves to be loved, as the One loves you, As the All loves you.  Metatron, the name by which you may call us, is always here to pave =your way to higher consciousness and deeper understanding of your life path.  Call upon us when you are in need of answer to perplexing life questions.

 

Love and light always in your heart and mind and spirit. and we are OUT............."

 

With Love and Light,
R-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's Affirmation

"Archangel Zadkiel, help me to heal my emotional pain and put to rest my emotional suffering."

 

 

The Archangel Zadkiel, "The Righteousness of God" is an Archangel of unlimited compassion.  His color is milky blue and his stone is Lapis Lazuli.

 

When we are overwrought with self blame and self condemnation, Archangel Zadliel can help us come to terms with those negative and self destructive emotions.  If we have been emotionally scarred by trauma, Zadkiel can heal us.  If we are emotionally confused, tortured, or ill, Zadkiel is the one we can turn to in our despair.  Zadkiel's greatest gift to us is the gift of powerful and miraculous emotional healing.

 

He will reach into our minds, and with his hands of healing and light, begin to soothe our thoughts and heal our perception and emotional understanding.   He will reach into our hearts and extract the pain we are feeling.  He will touch us so deeply in the center of our emotions that we instantly begin to heal.

 

Zadkiel is the patron of all who are suffering from emotional trauma, particularly those who have experienced heinous or life altering events.  He is the patron of the abused and the psychologically damaged.  He is the patron of those who are emotionally devastated.

 

Zadkiel can also help us to heal ourselves of self imposed guilt and blame and condemnation.  He helps us to see the wider interactions of events and understand that although we are a piece of the puzzle, we are not the keystone.  There are many other factors involved in a situation, many we cannot readily see, playing a role in the event.  He is instrumental in encouraging us and assisting us in the safe release of any powerfully strong emotion or memory.

 

This Archangel can also help us with our memories.  He can help us recall information that has been lost to conscious awareness.  For example, he can bring us to the root of the emotional trauma, whether it is in this lifetime or in a past lifetime. 

 

He can bring our memories into focus so that we see them clearly and objectively without our emotions clouding our vision.  This is extremely helpful when trying to come to terms with emotional events.  Additionally, he can do the converse by shielding us from traumatic memory in order to protect us so that healing can take place a little at a time.  Sometimes too many memories hitting the conscious mind all at one time is just as traumatizing as the original event.

 

Zadkiel not only heals memory, he can restore memory.  He is also the patron of those who suffer from amnesia and dementia and Alzheimer's disease. 

 

He is the Archangel of  unconscious and subconscious information and can help us access information stored in those areas of the brain.  He can help us remember what we have studied, and access information that we have learned, and thus, is especially assistive to those studying for tests and qualifying exams. He is a favorite among college students!

 

Zakiel speaks:

 

"My loving brothers and sisters of earth-
 

The Divine blessed you with memory so that you would not forget who you are and where you came from.    We can help you to access this information and see your true Divinity.  For it is true that you are in the guise of the ALL and the ONE.  Your history goes far back into the past, into the beginning of time, to the core of existence when you were mere sparks, flashes of energy, sparks of light, part of the Divine Whole. 

Your conscious memory cannot hold tall that you have known and all that you have learned in your human history or your soul life, but we can bring that information into your conscious mind if you desire.  The purpose for doing this is to see your soul history and form a deeper understanding of your roots on earth.

 

We know that not all memory is positive memory.  That many of you have suffered great emotional pain, some, much at the hands of others, and that this pain has clouded your existence and prevented you from moving forward.  It is our intention to help you remove the thorn of emotional pain from your hearts and bring light and healing to that place.

 

The One and the ALL want you to remember the love and caring and peace that exists in the Universal Source and by healing yourselves of pain and suffering, you can once again attain that perfection.

 

Cling not to pain.  Cling not to suffering.  Cling not to ignorance.  Bring all into the light and free yourselves of the vines that hold you so tightly to the pain.

 

Break free from the clinging arms of self condemnation.  Be not seduced by self blame and guilt for these serve NO higher purpose and it is not the intention of the One for you to expend your energy in these pursuits.

 

Instead, open your hearts and minds and ask for healing and soothing.  If you ask, if you are desirous of this type of healing, we can provide it. 

 

We would never lead you to a place of danger without resources to combat that danger.  We would not lead you to pain without the skill to separate the pain from the events that caused them.

 

For man to progress beyond where he is, he must give up that which holds him bound to the physical.  Never be afraid to progress because of fear and pain of emotions.

 

Ask us, dear brothers and sisters of Light, and we will reach into your very being and pull out the pain and clarify the meaning of the event that caused it.

 

Through this deeper understanding, you begin to see the lessons of the Universe and begin to more clearly see where your lessons have led you -closer to your return to the One Universal Source.

 

Be well now and always.  Call upon us we are here for you.  Be blessed and be well.

 

Love abounds, embrace it.  ........................"

 

Love and Light,

Robin

 

 

 

  



Today's Affirmations

"Today I will look around me and see the beauty and wonder in the natural world."

"The key to understanding myself lay in observing and learning from the natural world."

 

Happy Sunday, everyone!

 

The Archangel Ariel is an angel of feminine energy.  Her name means, "Lioness of God."  Her color is pale pink, and her stone is rose quartz.

 

The Archangel Ariel is associated with the lioness, and may often manifest in our dreams as such. She sends us messages, visions, and images using the lion/lioness as her messenger.  It was she whose powerful energy was in the cave with Daniel, and it was she who helped Daniel to subdue the lions.  And it is Archangel Ariel that is pictured in the deck of the Tarot as the card of "Strength."

 

 Ariel has great strength and power and can help us subdue our adversaries.  She gives us courage and strength, self confidence, and helps us to keep our focus so that we do not get distracted from our goal or from our adversary. 

 

She can help us discern in others,  the difference between intentions that are pure and honest and those that are underhanded and manipulative.  With this discernment, we can better see what tools our enemies are using and combat them appropriately.

 

Ariel, being the lioness Archangel, is the champion of those who cannot fend for themselves and those who are often victims of others' power and intention.  She is particularly sensitive, watchful, and protective of women and children.

 

Additionally, the Archangel Ariel is the protector of the animal kingdom.  She helps with healing sick animals, and she can help us to understand and communicate with animals.  Ariel is the patron of veterinarians, animal trainers, zoo personnel, ranchers and farmers, and pet owners.

 

Ariel helps to keep balance in the animal kingdom-between predator and prey.  If the balance of the animal world were interrupted, then all animals, and humans, would be at risk.  Additionally, Ariel helps us to balance those two sides, the predator and prey, within ourselves.  She helps us see when we should take the offensive and when we should flee, a key element in survival.

 

Ariel is an airy Archangel and associated with the wind.  Whenever a cool (or warm) breeze floats across our bodies, it is Ariel who is near us.  She is subtle and noticeable at the same time.

 

Ariel is not only a member of the Realm of the Archangels, she is also a part of the Sisterhood, the group also known as the Virtues, the only Angelic group consisting solely of feminine energy.

 

Ariel works with her fellow Archangels to release those who have not yet traveled the tunnel of Light to their final destination, unity with the Divine Universal Source. 

 

Call on her for any need that you  might have.  She, like all of those in the Angelic Realm, is beautiful, loving, giving, and willing to assist us with whatever need we may have.

 

 

Archangel Ariel:

 

"The world is filled with wonder and it is the Universal Source who has provided this wonder for you.

 

Greetings.  We are called Ariel, Archangel of wind and of animals and of natural resources that your Divine One has created just for you.

 

See beauty in the natural resources around you.  Observe the natural world and the animal world for lessons and examples of how to live rightly and in balance with all things.

 

The animal kingdom and the human kingdom are not much different that each others.  Look to the animals world to learn great lessons about moderation, strength, defense, nurturing, and symbiosis.

 

Recognize that all species have a place on the earth, and it is the gentle balance of all species that keeps the world in check.  Be kind to each other and respect the natural world and animal world with which the Divine One has gifted you.

 

Call upon us in times of tribulation with adversaries.  We can sharpen your discernment.  We can help you see through the facade of the "sheep's clothing"  to recognize the wolf beneath.  We can sharpen your senses of which individuals are "poisonous snakes" and which are harmless but give impression of harm.

 

Call us to your defense, when needed and we will bring our mighty lion spirit to your aid.  Our nature is gentle and subtle, but our roar is loud and our teeth are sharp.  We use these solely for your protection and your benefit.

 

All within the Realm of Archangels are here for you and are disposed of individual occupations.  Our role is hold you in our hands and subtly guide you, as the breeze guides the ship upon the water, to your destination.

 

We love you and are always with you.  Peace to you and to all among your species.

 

Again, see to the animal kingdom for right living.

 

Many blessings upon you now and forever.  Call on  us anytime.  We are here.  And we are ........................out."

 

Love and Light to you,

R-

 



Today's Affirmation

 

 "The Archangel Azrael comforts me and brings me peace in a time of suffering and loss."

"The Archangel Azrael embraces my loved one who is suffering and dying, and helps him/her to transition into a peaceful afterlife."

 

The Archangel Azrael, "Whom God Helps," has an aura filled with pale yellow and white light.  His stone is creamy yellow calcite.

 

Azrael's primary occupation is to help those who are suffering from physical pain, those who are transitioning from human life into spirit, and those who are grieving for the loss of a loved one.

 

 

The Archangel Azrael watches over those who are dying.  He stands above them, puts his loving hands of light on top of their heads, and lets his infinite soothing energy encompass them.  He is a source of great comfort for those who are dying.  He speaks to them and reassures them that all will be well and that there is no fear or pain in the afterlife.  He reassures them that he will look over and comfort the family and help the family to cope with the great loss.

 

It is Azrael who holds vigil over the sick until they are ready to let go of human life.  He then escorts their spirit through the tunnel of light, which is the actual transitioning of the spirit from one form to another, and into  complete spirit form. 

 

Once he has escorted the spirit into the Higher Realms, his powerful and infinite love embraces those left behind.  He brings emotional comfort and assists in the healing process needed after loss.

 

When sudden accidents occur which take human life, such as car accidents, shootings, suicides, plane crashes, etc., It is Azrael who stands ready and embraces these spirits as they depart from human  life. Because these deaths are often sudden and come without warning, there is not time for the individuals to prepare themselves for the transition process.

 

These individuals who experience sudden death are often very confused when they reach spirit form.  The Archangel Azrael envelops them in his loving energy and brings them comfort and reassurance.  He helps the new spirit to understand what had happened to the physical body, and helps the new spirit to assimilate to its new form.

 

For those whose deaths are painful, Azrael absorbs the pain so that as they transition, they feel no pain, only peace and love. 

 

Azrael also works through others to help those who are suffering and ultimately transitioning.  It is common for the dying or suffering to see the face of Azrael transposed over the face of the human who is caring for him.  This gives the dying additional reassurance that he is not alone in his struggle from life to spirit form.

 

Azrael often works with first responders such as emergency medical teams, firemen, and policemen. He works with doctors and nurses, as well as clergy and hospice staff.

 

Once the transition from human life to spirit life is complete, Azrael interacts with those left behind to help them to cope with their loss.  He brings comfort for their pain and helps them to come to terms with the loss. 

 

He brings messages from the transitioned to the living, letting them know that all is well and pain and suffering no longer exist for the loved one.

 

It is the Archangel Azrael who can help us to communicate with our loved ones who have passed into spirit form.  We can ask for his help when we need to see the faces of our loved ones or talk with our loved one.  He also brings messages from them to us, usually in the form of dreams or flashes of images in our waking hours.

 

Because it is very difficult for new spirits to deliver their own messages which take a tremendous amount of energy, Azrael helps them to transmit their messages to loved ones.

 

The Archangel Azrael:

"There is no darkness in the afterlife.  Only light.  There is no pain in the afterlife.  Only comfort.  There is no suffering in the afterlife.  Only peace.

Dear hearts, mourn if you must, but your loved ones are not suffering, the great Universal Source does not allow this.  In the great realm of spirit, there is only pure love, peace, and new beginnings.  Those in spirit look over you and love you as they have loved you in life.

They are concerned for your healing, not for their transition.

Those in spirit are stronger in spirit than they were in human life.  They are a part of a greater whole.  A greater power. 

They have shed their earthly mantel and returned to their original form, the form of spirit and of energy.

Be comforted dear hearts, your loved ones are not gone, they have simply changed form.  They are always with you.  Watching, listening, loving you more greatly than before.

In this new spirit form, there are no conditions attached to their love and affection for you.  They simply love you because spirit is love.  Only this exists on this plane.

When you yourselves return to this realm, you will finally understand as you cannot understand while you don the human habiliments, the spirit form is the ultimately form of love and wisdom.  There are many things that you do not, cannot, understand in a limited human form, but once your transition is made, you will see all things that you could not see before.  All will become clear.

It is part of the human experience to mourn loss, but in fact, there is no loss, there is just transition into new form, a natural state.  This is where you have begun and this is where you shall return. 

The earth life is a visit, a short span of time to exist in such a humble state.  The spritit form is the natural state.  It is where all humans exist before they become humans.  It is the realer of the two domains.

So dear hearts, be comforted. We are here to assure you that life goes on, it exists.  It simply exists in a different form from what you are currently experiencing.

Those that love you, will love you forever.  We here in the realm of the Archangels are here to assist you in this difficult human form.  We are also here to bring your spirits into accord with a new form of life-Spirit  Life.

Your loved ones are not alone, they are part of a grand and great Universal Source.  ALL is ONE and ONE is ALL.  These are words of wisdom,  Embrace them.  For those who are experiencing the ALL are part of the ONE and those that are experiencing the ONE are part of the ALL.   They see and know things that they could not to possibly see from such a low vantage point.

You, too, will see all of these things when you return to sprit.

So mourn, but do not mourn forever, cease to mourn, for the life of spirit is far greater than the life of human life.

Be encouraged and comforted.  We are always here.  Always with you.  Always with you.  Never to leave you. 

Remember it is you who have left us for a brief journey into the hnuman world, but you will return to us, and we will help you to return.  We will embrace you and welcome you Home."

Blessings upon you and yours.  You are blessed now as you always have been and always will be.  ..."

Love and Light,
R-

 



Today's Affirmation

 

"I seek only for goodness and uphold justice.  I support only that which is good and true and pure, in myself and in my fellow man."

 

 

The Archangel Camael is the guardian of the Highest of the Light Regions, the Gatekeeper of Heaven.  He stands in readiness to defend the stronghold and to strike down any form of evil that approaches. 

 

Camael means "He Who Sees God."  His aura vibrates with color of saffron which is bright yellow, and his stone is Adventurine.  His energy  is particularly deep and resonant, if we assigned a sound to it, it would sound like the vibration from a bass drum.

 

In addition to keeping the Light Region safe from negative forces, this Archangel works as part of the group known as the Warrior Angels, in fact, he is the chief warrior among them, and often leads legions of Warriors into battle against great forces of evil.

 

The Archangel Camael represents justice and the balance among all things.  He works closely with the Archangel Raguel to see that Divine Justice is always done.  When great evil is done, they see to it that the evildoer is brought to justice and help accountable for his deeds.  These cases would include the evil deeds done by individuals-think Hitler, Manson, Bundy, Jones-and groups, think groups responsible for genocide and terror.

 

Camael also can assist us on a very personal level.  He gives us the support and strength we need during times of great tribulation, particularly when we, ourselves are facing, struggling, battling evil within our own lives.  These would include the negative influences of people who intend to do us great harm.

 

Additionally, he helps us to bring our duality, both sides of our own human nature, into balance, especially when we are struggling with opposing forces within ourselves.  Think about what we may want to do but shouldn't do because it is not the right thing to do.

 

Camael can lend us strength when we are trying to overcome our own shortcoming and trying to beat back the lower aspects of our character-think about the "Seven Deadly Sins."  He helps us to balance gluttony with moderation, lust with control, slovenliness with cleanliness, anger with even temperedness, arrogance with humility, jealousy with kindness, and greed with generosity.

 

Whenever we are faced with these forces, we should call on him and his tremendous power to help us conquer these forces within ourselves, combat the evil influences directed at us, and help us see that justice is done in our lives.

 

The Archangel Camael:

 

"Greetings to you Children of earth-

 

We, within the Heavenly realm, are always watching over you although you seldom know that we are here.  Call upon us at any time to assist you in your earthly battles, whether thy be with individuals or with groups that seek to destroy your goodness and thwart your good works and safe places.

 

Our message today is to encourage you to carry on in face of all adversity.  Evil is great, but goodness and love are greater.  Yes, there is great evil in the world, but the amount of goodness far exceeds the amount of evil. 

 

Goodness will always triumph as it is meant to triumph, for goodness is greater than evil.

 

Evil exists because of the very lowest aspects of of man's nature rise to the surface and consume him.  His desires for the immediate and the physical are superseded by the desire to to keep himself free of the bondage of power over others.

 

In many cases, evil is brought about by a strong desire to control other, to have power over him.  We have seen this many times in your human history. 

 

Seek to govern yourselves instead of controlling others.

 

Work on your own shortcomings and perfect that which is imperfect within you instead of manipulating others to do your will.  This is what evil is.  It is the desire to manipulate others for the sake of personal power and control.

 

The spirit , the true spirit desires no control over others, it only seeks control over its own shortcomings.

 

Seek then, children, to conquer yourselves.  Assess your own natures and see that which is within you that needs modification, and work on those things.  They are conquerable and we will help you.

 

Our counsel is to seek always for that which is good for in doing so you bring that positive light and energy into your life. 

 

Remember, you are never without power to protect yourselves from the evil of others.  We are here to embrace you in the armor of light and love and thus keep you safe when gross evil confronts you.

 

Yes, evil does tough your lives, but think of how much greater that evil would have been had we not interceded for you.  Thin about how much greater the evil of global events would have been or could have been had we not battled against it, and crushed it. 

 

Yes, many people have suffered at the hands of those who have embodied great evil and done despicable deeds, but know that the damage caused by those individuals would have been so much more devastating had we not come to your defense and squelched the evil with our feet of light and swords of fire.

 

Be at peace knowing that there are those  around you guarding you and the earthly domain.

 

Never let yourselves fall into to despair by thinking that you are alone,, for this has never been so.  We have always been here since the beginning of mankind and we will always bee here until the end of time which never comes for time is infinite. and so is our love for you.

 

Our final counsel is to seek for the good within yourselves and let the good come to the surface. 

 

Remember more good exists in the world than you think and many men stand firm in keeping the balance of good and evil.  Be one of those who upholds goodness and justice and stay way from pettiness and those things that can ultimately manifest in great damage to yourselves and others.

 

Peace be with you now and always.  Call upon us for we are your servants and not the other way around.  We serve Truth, Goodness, Peace, Wisdom, and we are here for you always.

 

Be well now and always and go forth in the Name of Light and of Love.

 

We are ...........Out."

 



Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will smile when I don't feel like smiling.  I will be pleasant when I don't feel like being pleasant.  When I expect the wonderful, the wonderful will happen."

 

When we view the day with the expectation that it will be filled with something wonderful, we bring optimism, positivity, and even wonderfulness (is this even a word?) into our day.

 

What I mean is, if we look for the positive and the wonderful, we will see it.  I'm not saying that today is the day that you will win the lottery, but maybe you will.  I'm saying that wonderfulness is not always about winning the lottery.  It is about seeing something positive in every person, every encounter, every event that happens throughout the day.

 

When we enter the day with a positive attitude and a smile, and share that with others and meet challenges with confidence, it changes the way view our day's experience for the positive.  It brings joy into our lives.

 

And through our positive outlook and outward attitude, we can share that joy with others.

 

If I entered my day cynical and bitter and negative, then guess what my day would hold?  Right, exactly what I expect-nothing good.  I would be sarcastic, angry, and spew my dissatisfaction all over other people  (which I am ashamed to say that I have done).

 

But, if I entered my day with the positive expectation that today could be a day of wonderfulness, then no matter what happens during the day, I can face with an uplifted spirit.

 

Negativity breeds negativity.  Positivity engenders positivity.  So If I had the choice, and I do, would I rather walk with my head up and a smile on my face and good words on my lips, OR would I rather walk hunched over, grimacing, and mumbling dissatisfaction?

 

Well, you tell me.  Yes, I would rather be the one that people smile at and say "good morning" to that the one who people see and dread because I never have anything positive to say.

 

It can be a difficult task to keep ourselves from descending into a negative space, but if we are diligently conscious of what we are projecting on the outside-a smile, a greeting, a willingness to be helpful, and a positive demeanor, then so many more opportunities are available to us. And a more positive response to us from others.

 

I have had my share, as we all have had, I'm sure, of feeling terrible, bitter, angry, disillusioned with what is going around me, especially in my job, and I have not always done the best job in overcoming these personal adversaries. 

 

I have had to train myself NOT to hold fast to these adversaries, but to breathe and let them go.  I have even found it necessary to remove myself from places where people congregate to bask in the gloom of the dissatisfaction.

 

It really isn't about other people or situations at all.  It's about me and my outlook and attitude.

 

So, today I will smile when I don't feel like smiling.  I will be upbeat when I don't feel like being upbeat.  I will say only positive things when I don't feel positive.  It's about the conscious choice to gift myself with positivity.

 

When I get up and go forth, I can either look forward to a terrible day or I can look forward to something wonderful happening.  If I expect the wonderful, I will find the wonderful.  This is the kind of day that I want to have.  This is the person I want to be.  I want to be grateful for every day.  I want to be a beacon and not a black hole.  I want to be a rock not an avalanche.

 

Today, I will consciously work at my attitude.  I will monitor my words and bite my tongue whenever I feel harsh words reach my lips.  Today I will take control of ME.  If I screw up, then I will reboot and start again without be self-condemning.

 

So for today, look for the good in all things.  Expect the good in all things.  You may just be surprised at how much better you day will be if you do!

 

Love and Light,

R

 

 





Today's Affirmation

"Today I will practice broadening my perspective, seeing a greater connection in the events of my life as being for my higher and greater good."

 

 

It's all about perspective.

 

Shakespeare said, "There is nothing which is neither good nor bad, but thinking, makes it so."

 

True wisdom.

 

What he was able to see and understand and transmit to us is that events, in and of themselves, cannot be classified as good or bad events, they are simply events.  It is our human perception that interprets them as good or bad. 

 

If we could broaden our perspective of the events in our own lives, we would be able to more clearly see that no event in our lives is isolated.  That everything DOES happen for a reason.  We may not understand the reason at the time, but there is a reason.

 

Sometimes that reason is to teach us a lesson, to (as corny as it sounds) give us practice in dealing with a tough lesson that we may have been grappling with for a long time. 

Take patience, for example.  Have you ever felt that you always end up in the wrong line?  Always end up missing the proverbial "boat"?  Well, next time that happens, don't see it as a total messing up of your entire day, shift your perspective to see it as an opportunity to develop a skill that needs developing.  Heaven knows, we all need practice with patience!

 

We all have had the experience of disappointment.  When we experience this, it may feel like failure to us.  But if we open our eyes, stretch our perception, and broaden both our view and our understanding, we may see that the disappointment is only a REROUTED OPPORTUNITY. 

 

Perhaps the reason for the disappointment is to prevent us from taking the wrong road.  Perhaps there is something much better in store for us.  Maybe it is Universe's way of roadblocking us from one thing in order to steer us in a direction we ought to have been going in the first place.

 

Perhaps the disappointment is Universe's way of protecting us.  We may not see it at the time, but in retrospect, we may be glad later that we were disappointed because if we weren't, we could have gotten ourselves into trouble.

 

It has helped me a great deal to try to look at what happens in my life from a higher view.  I try to see a connection between all of the events of my life.  When I do this, things make more sense.  I have a better understanding that all of these events are not isolated incidents, but part of a greater whole.  I see the flow of my life.  I see the main river and all of its tributaries, each tributary leading into a specific direction.

 

I have not been pleased, nor have I been accepting, of every experience I have had.  Some of them were tough and I ended up asking myself, "Why me?  I'm a nice person."  But, looking back on those events, I see that each one has taught me something vital.

 

Each of those has helped me to deepen my understanding of myself, has helped me to grow and mature, has helped me to develop wisdom, and ultimately, has helped me to become who I am exactly at this moment. 

 

 And you know what?  I am NOT disappointed in the person I have become.  I am a far better person, wiser person, more compassionate person, a stronger person than I would have been if I had not had the experiences that I have had.

 

So, although certain events were disappointing or traumatic or painful, I am glad that they have shaped me into who I am right now at this moment as I sit at my computer and write this message to you.

 

I leave you this morning with this final word:  Stretch your sight.  Embrace the knowledge that Universe knows what it is doing when it allows certain experiences to enter your life.  See that ALL of the events of your life, both good and bad, are intended to shape you into a better person.  Understand that everything that happens is a lesson in something valuable that you need to learn.

 

Today, go with the God of your choice, and know that your God is steering you in the right direction, even if you can't see it right away.

 

In Love and Light,

Robin