For everyone struggling out there who feel like they’re alone. You’re not. I’m learning from the lessons in this post, too.
Tag: learning
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The Cruelty-free life page is once again live! As promised, I’m including links to some of the source material I’ve referenced for The Challenging Reality mini series. The posts will also be shared to T.W.N.
Literary updates are also coming to T.W.N. in the near future. Stay tuned for some big news!
- E.W.
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Recently, we had the first rainfall of the year. It was a welcomed blessing because it’s been pretty dry since the snow stopped. Sadly, except for a few quick errands, I’ve been too busy struggling getting things done to get outside very much. Once I get rid of some more items on my to-do lists, however, I might have more free time. Unfortunately, it won’t last long because I’m still searching for employment. That means my schedule will be even more busy in the coming months.
As we complete the third and final bookcase, I’ve begun making more plans for spring. Since the Angelic Year begins in a couple of months, Mom and I are going to have our own little celebration – nothing much, just a few decorations, walks, picking up trash in our area, etc. The trash pick-up is especially important, as I haven’t done it for a while. We also have to get some moss poles for our philodendrons, which are growing like crazy! I managed to find some on etsy that are actually made in the USA instead of China.
It’s been very hard lately to keep up with everything and not get lost in 3D life. Thankfully, I still have the support of my mentor and people in the group. I’m about to start a new course with Aura that will really help. The Creator blesses us all the time in so many ways, but how many times do we think to say thank you? Usually, we just complain because the blessing doesn’t look the way we want it to. I’m sure I have been guilty of this, and I apologize to the Heavens. Thank goodness They love unconditionally!
- E.W.
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As I work on myself more and more, I realize many of the things I’ve been guilty of that society has convinced us are normal but are actually detrimental to self-esteem, compassion, integrity, and growth. For instance, many people seem to think it’s funny to ridicule others who make assumptions based on a lack of understanding and knowledge. I have even seen some who claim to be awakened do this on a regular basis. We’ve been so programmed to believe that this is a normal and acceptable form of behavior that we never stop to listen to the words coming out of our own mouths. (Of course, this is not directed at any particular person. It’s simply an observation I’ve made over the years.)
How can we expect someone to properly understand anything about life or ourselves if we never take the time to explain? You don’t have to preach, just explain. Instead of laughing at them as they try to understand on their own, perhaps we should offer them the information they need. If we can’t put ourselves in someone else’s place, then how can we call ourselves awakened? If we don’t consider the powerful effect of our thoughts, emotions, and words (spoken or written), how can we expect to have any balance in our lives and relationships? Ridicule is not humor, and coldness exists on a broad spectrum.
I want to openly apologize for any hurt I’ve inflicted in this way, for all the times I said or did something I didn’t think was inconsiderate, and for the times I might have rolled my eyes or mumbled words under my breath. I’m far from perfect; if I were, there wouldn’t be much left to learn here. My teacher has explained that the point was never for humans to be perfect. It was simply for us to become better than we were – one day at a time, one step at a time, one choice at a time, one thought at a time. Some lessons are hard, but the results are always worth it.
- E.W.
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Today’s Affirmation and Lesson!
Affirmation: “I am love but love can only exist if it’s spread. I will spread my love today.”
It’s true the world is falling down around us. As the Bible says you cannot put New Wine an old wine skins.
“And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.”~ Mark 2:22
But I say similarly, that you cannot build a new house on old foundations. If you try to expand your life in a more positive direction then that means you’re going to have to allow the old life to die away. Becoming a new person means allowing the old person to fade just as well. It also applies to knowledge. When are you taking in a new form of knowledge, you have to…
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Today, I just want to gush. I am so proud of my mother! We’ve been through a lot together, and her recent progress made me want to pay tribute to her inn this post.
For years, Mom has struggled with her health and weight – both of which improved tremendously after we went vegan. As we began incorporating portions of the blood type diet, as well, she began to get more energy, as well. Changing our living situation and finally getting settled in our own home brought mixed emotions, but we persevered. And pretty soon, Mom was feeling happier.
However, there were still many things she struggled with; and when a new health issue came up, she seemed to lose a bit of her old spark. Talking with Alura, she advised her to find a good doctor and have her exercise regularly to get her to where she needed to be. It took quite some time and several false starts before we fund a reputable doctor. In the meantime, she had massive dental problems and couldn’t get them resolved.
As we began to work on following Alura’s instructions, I began to find better ways to help and noticed a marked change in Mom’s attitude. She seemed to be truly willing to put more effort into herself, willing taking up the belly dance routine we’d started two years previously. When we began seeing our doctor, she agreed to starting a very small dose of antidepressants. She’d been very wary of them because of her own mother, but the doctor said he would be very careful with the dosage. Within a week or so, I saw she had more energy and smiled ore often. She began looking forward to exercising, doing it for only five minutes a day (my idea) every day, and showed an interest in new hobbies and activities. This week, she was able to get down on the floor and exercise on her yoga mat for the first time ever. She’s lost more weight and is toning her body little by little. We have also begun learning more from our wonderful mentor, and this week Mom was able to schedule a dental appointment that will – hopefully – lead to her getting her mouth healthy again before the next part of “their” plan kicks in (as Alura predicted).
I am very blessed to have the mother I have in this life. I’m also extremely blessed to have a mentor I can trust and the Heavens to guide me. There are tough times coming and an overwhelming amount of work to do, but I’m leaning on Source. With the guidance He’s giving us through Alura, I know we’ll be alright – just as long as we keep following it. Every time I get hit with some negativity or feel the heaviness in the air, I try to remind myself of how far we’ve come. We weren’t put on this earth to give up now, and if you’re reading this, rest assured the same goes for you! -
It’s been really interesting lately. I always do my best to post positive content, but I’m also careful about the content that I read. Your diet consists not only of what you eat and drink but also what you read, watch, think, and feel. I’ve decided it’s time to do a little upgrade. While I’m still trying to stay up to date with what’s going on, I’m very aware that there are hidden agendas, subliminal messages, and various other ways of tricking people into leaving their path. I don’t let those influences in I’ve had enough of them in the past. So I recently cleaned out a few of my contacts who just didn’t resonate with me anymore. It’s nothing personal; I’m just careful.
I’m also working on breaking some bad habits. I tend to hang on to contacts or follow people in the hope of getting their attention so they’d be interested in helping build a healthier, more positive community. None showed any interest. So I’m not doing that anymore. While I’m certainly supportive of them finding their own way, I have exercise discernment in who I let into my circle. In the past, I didn’t do that. Now I’ve resolved to try harder. I’m embracing people who are more open-minded and open-hearted and asking for guidance from my mentor, who lets me know what I need to be wary of. It would be wonderful if some of those people I’ve let go of changed their lives and came back, but I can’t force them.
Now I’ve also begun working on improving my health. My family and I have found a new general doctor who is accepting of our veganism and is helping us improve our lives a bit more. I have some tests to undergo, as does my mother; but we’re so grateful that Source has given us a way to have them done! For years, we had no medical help. Even though things are still tough financially, we’re following instructions and working hard to make it better. I’m looking for a job in my spare time, finishing up the novel, and have saved enough to pay for a new reading from Alura. It’s not easy, but heaven walks with us each day.
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As I pound away at the keyboard, trying to finish the last two chapters of my first book, I often feel discouraged. I’m never satisfied with my work, whether it’s “day-to-day living” or “spiritual practice”. In truth, everything is spiritual, as Alura says. Recently, my self-esteem took a pretty big hit. The funny thing was, I didn’t even know it until Alura pointed it out to me. That was one of the reasons I felt so frustrated. The struggle to find a paying job isn’t helping either, but I’m not giving up. I have a couple new ideas to follow up on.
It’s amazing how blind we are to the reality of what holds us back. I’m convinced that the worst relationship many of us have is with ourselves. We like to think we know ourselves, but the truth is we don’t. If we did, we’d know for a fact that we’re precious, unique souls; and the Creator loves us no matter what.
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