Category: Random Thoughts

MY NEW YEAR’S WISH FOR ALL

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Putting the 2021 year into perspective has been challenging to say the least. This past year felt very much like a repeat of 2020 in that I feel, the world hasn’t changed much at all. Our governments haven’t grown wiser and certainly are no more attentive now to the people’s wants or needs.

The mainstream media continues to spew out repetitive negative vibes with absolutely no thought to the monumental tolls it’s taking on those of us who just want the truth (the real truth that is), with a sprinkle of joy thrown in along the way to give us hope that there is light to be found at the end of this seemingly very long tunnel.

I see people growing more cold and distant every day. Once we were able to look at one another and smile or nod – basically acknowledging that we are alive and seen. Where it was once enjoyable to go out to run errands and compliment another either on their fabulous ensemble or seriously creative hairdo – we now slink past each other in somber silence, barely noticing anything.

I feel we are living a life in the shadows, afraid to raise our heads and show that we are alive. We are not all sheep to be herded this way and that way in accordance to what those in power tell us is or is not the right way to live our lives. Our creator clearly gives us those guidelines and because of free will – WE GET TO CHOOSE FOR OURSELVES! Please remember choice isn’t about being popular and more often than not, leads to being quit unpopular, but living a deliberate heart driven life is the ultimate path to overcoming every obstacle.

I for one, respect everyone’s choice right up to the moment they attempt to force their choice/will upon me. This is when I have an issue. This is when I stand strong and tall for me. Not to impart my will onto them or try to change their minds and I won’t even judge them for their beliefs or opinions, but I will not be coerced into doing, saying or feeling something that goes against the very fiber of my sovereign being and you shouldn’t either.

My New Year’s wish for all! Stand strong for yourself! Put in the time and energy to research any unanswered questions you may have about anything and don’t be swayed by the first bits of information that may be revealed – push on and on until your curiosity has been truly tempered.

Be kind to yourself. Take the time to do what calms your soul, makes you happy and ultimately brings you to a place of peace within.

Deliberately put forth into the world – love, compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude as this will resonate throughout all human consciousness and it does make a difference, even if you can’t see it.

Lastly, make a difference in someone’s life – a kind word or some random act of kindness can unknowingly change a life in ways you can never imagine – Be the change you want to see in the world.

Blessings to all!

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Life sometimes gets in the way

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My apologies for being a stranger of late, but life sometimes gets in the the way. Lately, I have been feeling very disconnected from the world. I have spent this time reaching deep within myself trying to see beyond the veil in hope that I can gain a better understanding of what is real in this world and what is not. Breaking free from the 3d matrix is not an easy task and yet I feel more confident than ever it can be done. It’s a journey and I am grateful for this higher understanding as I am beginning to see clearly now and will return soon with a more enlightened perspective on many things.

In the mean time – I felt like sharing my ALL TIME favorite poem by Rudyard Kipling – Enjoy and much love and light to you all!

Blessings to you!

IF

If you can keep your head when all about you
  Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
  But make allowance for their doubting too:
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
  Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated don’t give way to hating,
  And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
  If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
  And treat those two impostors just the same:.
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
  Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
  And stoop and build’em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
  And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings,
  And never breathe a word about your loss:
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
  To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
  Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!”

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
  Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
  If all men count with you, but none too much:
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
  With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
  And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

LOVE

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This post is about LOVE – I have learned to live my life in these challenging times by reminding myself daily of these four words; Love, Compassion, Gratitude, and Forgiveness – I actually wear a necklace that has these engraved on all four sides and whenever I am feeling out of sorts – I hold onto it and recite these words to myself. To my astonishment every time I do this – I feel immediately transported into my heart and everything else melts away.

Love is the invisible string that binds all consciousness together. Through love, everything can be manifested into being.

Throughout history the subject of love has endlessly been studied, written and philosophized about, because love is by far one of the most powerful emotions we as humans experience. It has the ability to create a positive and or equally negative response.  

In this post I will only focus on the positive, because once one goes down the path of negativity – well…simply put…it can lead you anywhere.

First, let us begin with the varied definitions of love out there. Merriam-Webster defines the essential meaning of love as “a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person” , “ strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties” and lastly, “affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests.” I didn’t feel it necessary to include the references to sexual attraction here, as my personal views are that sex is more of an act born out of this very strong emotion and I personally view sex as more of an instinct; it is not always brought about by love.

The ancient Greeks placed love into six forms; friendly or platonic love, love of family, self love, divine love, unrequited love, and guest love.

The authors of romantic literature have broken out these six forms even further to include; consummate love, compassionate love, unrequited love, and infatuated love.

Canadian psychologist John Alan Lee created the Color Wheel Theory of Love. This theory breaks down love into three primary, three secondary and nine tertiary love styles and he used a traditional color wheel to represent this. This triangular theory of love suggests “intimacy, passion, and commitment” are the core components of love.

With such diversity involved in one four letter word, it is safe to say that love can be used to mean just about anything, always based on the complex feelings we as individuals assign to it.

For me, love is all of the above and infinitely more. Love is what I feel when the sun shines on my face. Love is what I feel when my dog runs toward me after romping in the freshly cut grass. Love is what I feel when I see a child who is happy and carefree. Love is what I feel when I write these blog posts.

Love for me is life itself!

Blessings to you!

Copyright©2021-The Splendor of it all

References:

Merriam-Webster. http://www.merriam-webster.com. Accessed 7 Nov. 2021.

Lee, John Alan. Colours of Love: An Exploration of the Ways of Loving. Toronto, Canada, New Press, 1973.

PAUSE, BREATH AND REGROUP

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This week has been a challenging one for me, as I have been putting my energies for the last couple of months into a possible new business venture and after much reflection and meditation, realized with everything in such flux right now – the best thing for me to do, is to hit the pause button.

Well, I’m not a pause button type of person! I’m a get things done right now kinda gal! I run circles around my family and have heard many times throughout my life that they are exhausted just watching me go go go from one thing to another. I am known by my family and friends as the Whirling Dervish.

I wouldn’t say that I was the neurotic type, but I do have a never ending list, you know that piece of paper that is crinkled and well worn because I cross 2 things off and then add five more, turn it over and continue onward. You may even know someone just like me!

This last 24 months has been mind numbing to say the least. I always thought of myself as a fairly down to earth person, who had finally learned to go with the ebb and flow of life, but recently I have realized that I may have been drifting out to sea – completely unbeknownst to me and now I can’t seem to settle my feet on solid ground.

The world is spinning so fast with no visible or rational charted course before us – So many variables, so much pain, anger, frustration, sadness, deception, and loss. I am having a very difficult time sorting through all the information and filtering out truth from make believe.

I suppose my point here is this; when all else fails and you cannot grab onto something tangible, pause and take several deep breaths – this will calm the mind and allow your heart to catch up – because only by coming back to your heart will the answers you seek, be answered. This allows you to reconsider all options open to you and allow you to make decisions based on what you truly want and not spontaneous choices from a place of elevated emotions – which can often lead us down an unwanted path.

Blessing to you!

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