Perhaps you know the teachings of this great Teacher . . .

"If the enquiry is made whether mind exists, it will be found that mind does not exist. That is control of mind. Otherwise, if the mind is taken to exist and one seeks to control it, it amounts to mind controlling the mind, just like a thief turning out to be a policeman to catch the thief, i.e., himself. Mind persists in that way alone, but eludes itself."

-Ramana Maharshi

April, 1935, Talk # 44

Your Face

What look is on your face right now? This is a good awareness exercise. All day we never see our own face, unless we look in a mirror, and then we see only ourself in reverse. Other people are looking at our face, as we look at theirs, but we can never see our own complete image in the way that others do, without a camera, a mirror, or some other reflection.

Relaxed awareness is the best place to live from. Right now this minute, how many muscles in your face do you think you are using to maintain tension, pain, fear, or sadness? How many muscles to maintain the image of who you think you are?

Without trying to necessarily change the look on your face as you go throughout your day, become aware of the muscles in your face. Become aware of the tension. Become aware. Not with the idea that you must look different, more attractive, or pleasing to someone else, but with the idea that tension hurts. Tense muscles use up energy.

What you become aware of begins to lose control over you. What you are not aware of controls you. 

I love those angelic words, don't you? The angels simply ask us to become aware. Trying to change, to be different, is so difficult. Here in our school we learn that you must only become aware of what causes you to suffer, to be in tension. The awareness itself begins to change us. Awareness does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. No one who becomes aware of a face full of tension will want to keep that face. Right?

Remember patience. Real change happens from the inside out. Maybe inner changes take a long time to show up on your face--maybe not--but what's important is what's changing on the inside. 

Much love now and always.

Maulburg, Germany Happy Days 2014

Candles...

"People are like candles. At any moment a breeze can blow it out, so enjoy the light while you have it."

Polar Bear Mother Love

Special Happy Halloween Coffee Drink

 Hey--you could cook your own pumpkin from scratch if you are ambitious (and use the rest for pumpkin soup!!!!) Smiles, your loving teacher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Spice Latte

AUTHOR: Danielle Walker - AgainstAllGrain.com
SERVES: 4

PREP TIME: 5 mins
COOK TIME: 5 mins TOTAL TIME: 10 mins

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups dark brewed coffee or espresso
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/3 cup Grade B maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Note: You can also prepare it without the coffee and keep it in your refrigerator to use like a coffee creamer. Just blend it up quickly with a hand blender or blender when you add it to your coffee. This creamer works well with chai tea as well.

Instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until heated through and slightly frothy on top.
2. Carefully transfer the liquid to a blender and cover the top with a towel. Blend on high for 30 seconds until foamy. Alternatively, use an immersion blender in the pot.
3. Divide between 4 mugs.

Good idea!!!

See where the crowd is going and go the way meant for you . . .

Wolves

The natural world works together quite perfectly when human beings do not interfere in the ecosystem. 

http://themetapicture.com/when-they-brought-these-wolves/
 

      There are angels of meadows, forests, flowers, trees, and plants. Living in the moment, they work harmoniously together to maintain the sensitive balance of nature. Nature spirits are very intent upon their tasks, because so much of nature is disappearing due to the carelessness and cruelty of humankind, particularly the haphazard clearing of trees and rain forests. As the angels of nature are pushed further and further away, they have less and less contact with humankind. Still, they can be inspired to work with human beings when they sense that a person sincerely cares about and is dedicated to the preservation of nature.

The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who
serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served. - Gordon B. Hinckley

What time...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsR_ksdTpUo
Liebe Grüße
Monika

Grettings from Oberwil, Switzerland

I will be doing readings here all week and a seminar. If you are in Switzerland, come along. Don't miss this chance to experience how powerful the angelic energy has become. We had a very powerful seminar in Maibach. I was pleased to have students from the school there. Whenever students attend, their presence always raises the energy of the seminar, and makes everything that much more powerful. So thank you, those students who were there, for adding your energy.

Happy Singing and Clapping

This is fun. You might enjoy the song... https://www.google.ch/search?q=cups+sam+tsui&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&source=hp&gfe_rd=cr&ei=NKkhVPO7LemX8Qe554CABw

a quick weekend -quiz for everyone

http://quizsocial.com/what-is-your-karma/

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Awake or Asleep?

Well, it is 4 am in Germany, and I have been awake since 3 am, while the rest of the world (at least on this side of the ocean) sleeps. On the other side of the ocean, people are awake in the sunlight. Wherever we are, we should strive to wake up. To do this, we must first realize that we are asleep -- that we live our lives unaware and unconscious. You can't wake up until you realize you are asleep.

Greetings from Mainz, Germany

. . . where I am with Monika in the beautiful rain falling outside as we sit inside. Penny is happy to walk in the cooler weather here, out of the raging desert heat of Los Angeles.

Remember - - - everything always turns out all right in the end. And if it isn't all right, then it isn't the end.

Love and Angel Kisses

Bon Voyage!

Stopping by to wish Indira & Penny a safe and peaceful voyage across the ocean. I am getting a lot out of my current lesson. And appreciating the angelic gems! Love, Kevin

Try this link for I'll Think of You

Natascha wrote me that she found this link that works in Germany. Try it and let me know! It works for me. It really is uplifting and heart-touching. (I don't know what GEMA is, but thanks, also!)

I found a link that works (don‘t know how long though, thanks to GEMA):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq1e_uqRd-8

great song and performance!!

Love Natascha

Comments....

....if some of you have been receiving every comment in your email, and maybe posts too, please know that I have identified the problem and corrected it. You should not receive a comment now unless you specifically request it in the comment section, and then only for that particular comment. Same with posts. You must request posts to be sent to your email. Otherwise, just stop by here and read them, where they are always waiting. Thanks for your patience.

I'LL THINK OF YOU

Johanna wrote that the video will not display in Germany. That is a shame. Let's hope it changes. But for now, I can at least post the lyrics, even without the uplifting sounds of these enthusiastic young people singing and clapping.

Sam Tsui Lyrics

"I'll Think Of You"
(with Kurt Schneider, Sam Tsui, Alex G & Alyson Stoner)

I'll think of you as I go
So when I leave, you're not alone
And no matter where we are, we will never be that far
'Cause I will think of you as I go

I'll think of you as I dream
So when it's dark, you'll be with me.
And no matter where we are, we can look up to the stars.
And I will think of you as I dream.

Oh, it's a long and winding road
But you don't have to walk alone.
'Cause no matter where we are, I will keep you in my heart
And I will think of you as I go.

I'll think of you when I'm down
When my heart is on the ground
And I will never lose my way even if the skies are grey
'Cause I will think of you when I'm down

Oh, it's a long and winding road
But you don't have to walk alone.
'Cause no matter where we are, I will keep you in my heart
And I will think of you as I go.

[Breakdown]

Oh, it's a long and winding road
But you don't have to walk alone.
'Cause no matter where we are, I will keep you in my heart
And I will think of you as I go.