Small bit of wisdom ....

Compare . . .  and . . .  despair.

FEAR NOT THE FEAR!

The good news is you do not have to have courage. The false self has no courage. It has nothing of its own, not even itself. The false self is like a mirage on the desert. How can a mirage claim that it has anything? The mirage claims it is an oasis; but it is nothing.

We are all walking across the desert towards a mirage that doesn’t exist. Aren’t you tired of being alone on the desert?

The angels whisper to you, Give up. Surrender. Stop. Fall to your knees. Tell yourself the truth. See through the lies you tell yourself.

Stop pretending you have courage. Stop pretending you are not afraid. Be as afraid as you are. Fear not the fear! Fear has no power over you. Fear has no power! Be as afraid as you are. The false self is afraid that you will see it is not real. That you will see through it.

See through it! See through the mirage. The false self is not an oasis. It is a mere mirage. It doesn’t exist. The false self is trembling even now, even as you read these words. The false self does not want you to know the truth. It does not want you to know Truth!

Truth does not require that you have courage. Truth has all the courage you need. Truth is the Oasis you seek. 

I am so blessed, I am so grateful for all that I am and I thank you all for being part of the school and in this way, being part of my life and my being.
with love, Monika
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_F6mHaguuM 

WHALE DREAM

Last night I had the most beautiful dream. It was so real and vivid that it is still with me, all the colors, scents, and feelings, like a beautiful vision. I was in the center of the ocean. The colors are still with me, so bright, turquoise blue and green. The whales swam to me, to greet me, very close, to where I was sitting on a small island, just big enough for me. A huge black glistening whale swam near me, so close I could have reached out to touch him. He had  so much power, I was in awe and a bit of trepidation, but he was gentle. Then there were turquoise green whales. So many kinds of whales. The whales could speak to me. They came with a message. They wanted humans to stop harming the ocean and their home. 

This experience reminds me of this angel writing I once did: "The angels of oceans are great devas, serene and tranquil. The love to chant the name of God. They know the language of all sea animals and fish. These angels possess such stillness of heart that you can hear it if you go to the ocean and listen carefully. The angels of the ocean have a deeply intuitive relationship with whales, dolphins, manatees, octopi and all conscious sea life. Intelligent sea creatures experience the presence of angels in a way that humanity is vastly unaware of. When human beings savage the oceans, the angels draw even closer to the great sea animals and do their best to comfort them and calm the fish and fauna that inhabit the ocean."

Nourishing Drink

This is especially good for stomach problems, aiding digestion, and reducing inflamation:

Turmeric Almond or Coconut Milk Recipe 

Ingredients:

2 cups of  organic almond or coconut milk, unsweetened
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Pour all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a light boil, reduce heat.
Strain out any large particles.

Add Tablespoon of honey.

Drink warm. If possible
You may also consume this chilled, but warm is best.

Spring Mini-Retreat in Southern California

VISIONS & RELATIONSHIPS MINI-RETREAT

April 13, Sunday 1--6pm $68

Altadena, CA

SPRING INTO SPRING!

You have visions that are yours alone, and so does everyone else. How do you work towards your visions without becoming distracted or annoyed by the people around you, who are also working towards their visions? Working harmoniously with others requires clear communication. It means allowing a higher light to guide you, instead of ego. This is the focus of this afternoon retreat!
 
Immerse yourself in deep intuitive readings, group work, meditations, fun, and laughter to support your highest visions and right relationship with others and all of life. With less drama, you have more time and energy for your most spiritually inspired visions and happy healthy relationships at home, at work, with friends and family.

~Refreshments, Qigong, and Relaxation in the Garden~

Read more and register here:

  http://www.theclearandsimpleway.com/westcoastworkshop.htm

Joyful Whale Stories

I just watched this and I am still in tears:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lrKXCqnBSI

And here is one your classmate, Sidney, shared with me: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Daring-rescue-of-whale-off-Farallones-Humpback-2557146.php

Thank God and angels that at least these two amazing beings were saved.

Here is a photo of the man helping to save the 2nd whale.

Violet Light

When I read your daily message about violets, Judy Indira -- I was reminded that the Crown Chakra -- the Sahasra -- is violet. I am anticipating our new lesson March 8, by the way. The last lesson has been so valuable to me. Thanks again for your great service, teacher dear! And here are the other violets I think you were talking about -- with the green heart-shaped leaves.

One of my favourite spring recipes........

Put a handful of violet flowers (Viola odorata)
into a small glass with white sugar and let them dry. Grind the sugar-flower mixture with a motar.
You can use this seasoning to sweeten your desserts

NOTICE YOUR REACTIONS!

Be a scientist of your own self. Dispassionately observe your reactions. In this way you come to understand yourself. When a scientist mixes certain chemicals together, the scientist cannot create a reaction that is not  inherent in the chemicals. The scientist can observe the reactions of one chemical with another and thereby learn something. Be like a scientist. Notice your reactions. Learn from what you observe.

Buddha said . . .

“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

Buddha

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You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

Buddha

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/buddha132910.html#3ElDFsc2k9j608xx.99

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

Buddha

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/buddha132910.html#s8fvO8kAk4X55eOk.99

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

Buddha

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/buddha132910.html#s8fvO8kAk4X55eOk.99

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

Buddha

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/buddha.html#xzeIY5qq5ToixCQP.99

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

Buddha

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/buddha.html#xzeIY5qq5ToixCQP.99

Poem To Myself

When in doubt
Be kind
I can be firm and still be kind
I can be honest and still be kind
I can tend the little seeds of kindness within me
I can shine sunshine when the world seems dark
So the tiny seeds of kindness within me
Are not afraid to grow
Right up to where my smile lives
I can close my eyes
And breathe kindness in 
I can let kindness fill me
There is no benevolent reason
For meeting hostility with hostility
No kind reason for perpetuating little wars
God knows there's more than enough war
Out there already.

Rain in the city

Yes, it is raining in Southern California. Badly needed because of the drought, though I don't know if it will help much, unless it rains a lot. And there will be floods and mud slides. California is the biggest supplier of produce for the whole USA. So when crops suffer here, prices go up everywhere, and there are less fresh fruits and vegetables. Human beings are an interconnected species. We need each other in this sense. As independent as anyone might like to be, we are always interdependent. Everything we do effects everything else.

Remember To Move Your Body!!

In our school of angels and light and awareness we become aware of all things. We come to understand that all things are spiritual. Life is as spiritual as we decide to make it. Even when you feel limited and negative you can still take the opportunity to learn and grow from your experience. Feeling negative? Read some positive words from your lessons. Go take a walk in nature and tune into the nature angels. Or just sit and contemplate the negativity consciously. Feeling limited? Go outside and look into the expansiveness of the sky. Read some expensive sentences from your lessons. Put on music and dance. Or just sit and notice, really notice, what you are thinking and feeling. 

At the moment I am sitting outside near the ocean and so the air is fresh and the sun is bright. Perfect southern California weather for this time of year before the heat of summer. Speaking of sitting, remember to move! The more you move and exercise the stronger you become. You want to stay strong so that you can have the emergy to do your spiritual work on this planet for many years to come. Even if you must sit a lot, try to get up often and move some.  Shake yourself awake! Take some deep breaths. Jump up and down. Get your blood flowing. Keep your muscles strong!

That said, we will be sure to do more Qigong in my upcoming seminars. Speaking of upcoming seminars--they are coming. The East Coast Retreat is being planned for June. And the European Tour will be happening this fall. Stay tuned!

Greet God Gloriously

Take time to commune with God in your private moments. Walk and think of God. Thank God for the food you eat. Think of food as God. Kiss your little child good night as though he or she is God. Look into your lover’s eyes as though your lover is God. Let this extend to all beings everywhere. Pet your cat or your dog as though you are touching God. Greet everyone as though you are greeting God. When you sleep at night, if you have no one to hold, then hold yourself as though you are holding God. Greet each morning as though you are waking safe in the arms of God’s love. 

This does not mean you should be unwise. You do not run up to a mad elephant rumbling down the road with a smile on your face--because the elephant will trample you. You run in the opposite direction from mad elephants (and mad people), or at least get out of the way.  

Take Care!

Take care of ourselves as good as we can...
and trust that what we can not
will be lovingly taken care of for us
(by the tongue of  love...life...god...angels...oneness...
whatever you like to calling it)
:-P

Wishing you a relaxed day, relaxed inside
whatever is due outside.
I'll give it my best today, too -
having these cute reminders by my side.
Petra

Love

I like this utube...showing the face of love in this little daughter...hope this link works okay. The wars in the world today are a tragedy for everyone. I know the angels are working to keep the world in balance, to keep some light shining in the darkness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juLoCA7w0I8&list=PLbpi6ZahtOH4GWk3EVgFeEhw3s090fXJd&feature=inp-em-vda-02&noredirect=1

Prayer of Cleansing

May the sky be cleansed

May the waters be cleansed

May the earth be cleansed

May our minds be cleansed

And thus made new. Amen

F.E.A.R.

False Evidence Appearing Real.

Wishing you springtime in your heart and soul...