Full Circle

I believe, that as Spirit Beings in a physical body, the journey that our soul takes can be followed along the same path as the sun. This, of course, is similar to the horoscope signs of the zodiac or the path of the ecliptical.

Ancient cultures referred to this path as the Milky Way or the Path of the Soul The constellations are created star images that help guide one along their path. By opening to and learning the mythological themes to the constellations, one is able to mark their soul’s journey, above, as they walk the physical journey, below.

This journey repeats itself over and over, like the Ouroborus; the ancient symbol of the serpent swallowing its own tail, forming a circle. The Ouroborus is often described as representing the eternal return of life, renewing itself with each cycle of death.

When we learn The Way and do The Work, we harmonize the energy of our spirit. This releases us from the cycle of rebirth, which some Eastern religions hold as a truth. This release brings us in direct contact with the Divine Creator. Our soul’s journey is complete.               (Tree of Life Theory, Teresa Carlson)


So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“By balancing the spiritual/divine side (vertical line) and the temporal/physical side (horizontal line), we unite in the center of our being (the circle) and we become the Light of the Divine.” tc

Shades of Change

When we face difficulties in our life, it is easy to get sucked into the muck of the problem. Catastrophic health issues, unexpected emergencies, long-term elderly care responsibilities and family changes, all create stress and zap energy from our seemingly, limited ready-reserve.
Next, we are bombarded daily by Internet ads that say “Have a good day.” Family members tell us to do things like “Cheer up.” And then there are people like me, who remind you “How great life is.”

However, when we encounter challenging moments, it is not always easy to see the lighter side of life. In fact, the longer the ordeal lasts, the less apt we are to recover fully from it, and/or regain our previous energy and enthusiasm about life.

Don’t Despair. Frequently, the biggest barrier to any type of recovery is our ATTITUDE. Do you want to get better? Can you make time for yourself? Are you going to allow this set-back to ruin your entire future? No, no, no, no and no!

Here a few simple guidelines to follow to help you get back on your feet after an extended absence from mainstream, everyday activities.

Steps to growth/change:

1. Pick yourself up and decide to make a change.

2. Figure out what you want and come up with a plan to ahieve it.

3. Take action, nothing happens by just thinking about it. You must act.

4. Continuously monitor your progress and make any changes that are necessary to keep you moving forward.

5. Be patient with yourself and reward the small achievements. Nothing happens overnight in any recovery or healing circumstance.

Everything takes time. Change is gradual. There are steps that can aid your desired outcome. Generally, you must begin with baby steps and as you make progress the strides become longer and higher. The key is to keep working at it. If you try to move ahead by leaps and bounds, oftentimes, you will miss something along the way.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“Similarly to the autumn leaves requiring specific climatic and chemical changes in order to transform their colors, each individual’s growth involves certain stages of development that needs time to be integrated into the routine flow of their life.” tc