Awaken To Self

Did you know that you are an infinite being of light and love? Did you know you are deserving of all the good things the world has to offer? Although this understanding is deep in the core of your being, you may be so disconnected from yourself that you forget these simple facts. It is time to remember who you are! It is time to awaken to self!

Take the time to get to know yourself better! I find the best time for deep self-understanding is to actually contemplate who I am during meditation time. Here is a list of questions to get started and re-acquaint yourself with you!

Questions For Self-Discovery

1. What is important to me in life? Family and friends? Career? Etc.
2. What things am I most proud of and give me a sense of accomplishment? List some of my experiences where I felt accomplished.
3. What activities bring me the most joy?
4. What are my talents and skills? How can I incorporate these things into my daily life if they are not already there on a daily basis?
5. What do I value about myself?

This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of questions for self-discovery. These questions are merely designed as a place to begin. Hopefully they will lead you to many more questions that will help you remember who exactly you are and where you hope to go in life! 

When we are awakened to self, we are more likely to tap into life purpose. We are more likely to allow ourselves to be who we are and enjoy the journey. Time to remember who you are so you have the opportunity to fulfill your life's purpose!

~CSE

Meditation To Overcome Oppression

There has been a great feeling of heaviness during the past month. While I attribute some of it to the usual tug-and-pull of the Christmas holidays (and the often all-consuming urge to spend and acquire), I believe there is much more to it than that. The world has begun waking up in degrees not known for thousands of years. To counteract this awakening, dark ritual magic is being used to send darkness to anything that is light. If you are a lightworker or lightwarrior, you have felt the heaviness. It is time to intentionally break down the chains of this oppression and free yourself and others.

Sit comfortably in a quiet place where you will not be interrupted. Close your eyes and allow the muscles of your body to relax. Focus several minutes on your breathing by breathing in through your nose, out through your mouth. As you expel breath, make sure you concentrate on expelling any tension, stress, sadness or anger your body has been holding on to. As you breathe in, allow your body to bring in light, love, peace, and joy. Do this breathing until you feel the negativity has been removed and your being feels full of light.

Once this is accomplished, it is time to focus on protection. Envision an impervious white light surrounding you, allowing in strength and positivity while protecting you from anything that wishes to harm. Now is the time to ask for additional strength and protection from your guardian angels. Ask them to help you discern which energies you should allow in and which are better left alone. You may also ask more specific help from Archangel Michael, the angel in charge of protection, who can send additional warrior angels to guard and protect you when it is warranted. Asking for help is important as there are many circumstances where angels are not allowed to interfere unless specifically asked. Feel the shift of energy as your light/spirit body is allowed to shine without interference. Feel the light energy that is now allowed to pass to you, strengthening you.

As you sit in this protected space, allow your spirit body to expand. Understand this expansion you now feel is the unshackling of your spirit. Allow your heart to connect to Oneness, where everything exists and nothing is judged. This is the place you can now ask questions and receive answers--particularly about what you should do next in your activities to bring healing and wholeness to the planet. You are protected and safe, and the answers you need are now free to flow to you.

Any time you feel heaviness, you should take the time to unburden yourself by connecting to your heart in a protected state. You will gain the strength you need to throw off the oppression and be free to do the work you were called to do.

~CSE

  

Heart, Intuition, And The Art Of Manifestation

A good many people believe manifestation is a matter of thinking positive thoughts and aligning your emotions until they are in sync with those thoughts, all rolled together with a healthy dose of thankfulness. While there is a great deal of truth in this idea, something key is missing: the heart. The bottom line is, if what you are trying to manifest does not line up with your core values and beliefs, no amount of syncing mind and emotion is going to get what you think you want. Intuition is the place to begin understanding those core beliefs and values.

Understanding self is key to the manifestation process. To do this, one needs awareness. Awareness is found in the place of connection within your heart. On a surface level, we can connect to what our hearts want by paying attention to all those things that make us happy. These become all those things we want to manifest. However, we often have energetic blocks inside that do not get addressed. These blocks keep us from manifesting what we truly desire. There are fantastic teachers and techniques out there who can help you get over such blocks, and I encourage you to seek them out for yourself. That said, ultimately you are responsible for doing the work for yourself. Teachers can only lead you to water. You are the one who has to choose to drink it.

Meditation is a great place to begin. By sitting in the quiet and giving yourself time to connect to Source energy, the more the Universe will speak to you. You begin to understand all those things that make you tick. You will see your piece in the puzzle and how it can be played. You will also begin to understand what you truly want, which are often not the same things the world tries to convince you that you want. Connecting to heart can be a surprising process, but the results will be amazing and very worthwhile.

If your heart is in alignment with what you desire to manifest it will be successful. Use your connection to heart and the intuition it brings to manifest the life you want and truly deserve!

~CSE

The Balance Between Intuition And The Mind

Almost 20 years ago, I was told by my husband he wanted to separate. At the time I was still heavily invested in that relationship and still deeply in love with him. It was his desire that the kids and I stay in Georgia with my parents when he returned to Iowa. As I had no family support system in Iowa, that sounded like a good idea to me.

Several months down the road of this divorce journey, I had a dream. It felt extremely significant as I don't often remember my dreams, but I did this one. In the dream, my husband moved to Georgia to be closer to the kids. The thought that my husband would move to Georgia made me happy. I believed he would realize what he had lost and come back to me.

About a year and a half after that dream, my life was in shambles. My divorce had been finalized and I was the one who filed as I found out he was with someone else. My ex and his girlfriend had indeed moved to Georgia to be closer to the kids. While my dream had come true, nothing about it panned out as I had hoped.

The thing about intuitive insight is this: it isn't always what your mind wants to see and your mind can and will distort it. I believe I was given that dream in order to prepare for my ex being back in my life in a new and different way. However, back then I was not in the same place I am now. I didn't ask questions. I didn't seek any clarity or additional insight. Maybe if I had I would have understood he was not going to be coming alone.

The information was all there in my heart. Deep inside, I had known my husband had not been faithful to me. I tried to blame his behavior and the signs I noticed on depression or other circumstances. I was in a deep state of denial because I was not ready to give up on that relationship.

I believe the mind can play a good role when intuition comes into play. If I had allowed my mind to ask the questions that were there, I would have understood more and probably would have gained a great deal more insight. I would have been much more prepared for what actually happened and stronger through the process.

Hindsight is always 20/20. That said, I am much more likely to ask questions and look at intuitive information from different perspectives in present day. I am not perfect. I am still a work-in-progress, but every day I get closer to the person I want to be. I am becoming a person who is open to intuition and asks questions until I better understand the role this information is supposed to play in my life. The balance between intuition and the mind is key to living a more healthy and abundant life.

~CSE

The Only Person You Have The Power To Change Is Yourself!

There's a hilarious scene in the movie "Big Fat Greek Wedding" where the main character, Toula, her mother and her aunt try to convince her father to allow Toula to work at her aunt's travel agency. Because it is a very male dominated culture, they must convince the father it is his idea to have Toula work at the travel agency. To do this, they invent a problem where the logical solution is to have Toula work at the travel agency.

Manipulation is common in our society. We operate under the false belief that others can be convinced what we believe is "right" is truth and accept it. Sometimes our charasmatic appeals are listened to. At other times we use coercion or manipulation to get our way. The thing is, others rarely change because of anything we do. The fact of the matter is, we cannot change the energy of others through superior argument, manipulation or coercion--at least not in the long term. True change requires a shift in consciousness/energy, and that can only take place inside the person.

Think about the times you have experienced big shifts in your life. Were these changes the result of anything another person did or said, or was it because you observed something new and had to change your belief to fit the new information? True and lasting change is the result of shifting consciousness, and this is something that can only occur inside yourself.

How can we use this observation to change the world? The answer is to become a better you! It is up to each and every one of us to BE the change we want to see in the world. If you want to see more peace in the world, you have to BEcome peace. If you want to see more love in the world, you have to BEcome love. Change occurs in others when they observe something and understand that is either what they want or what they want to avoid. It all has to do with energy/frequency. How you BE in the world matters!

Live your life is such a way that your focus is on improving yourself. As you solve your own problems and become better, the people around you will take notice. Chances are they will want many of those same changes for themselves. At the point they ask about what you have done, go ahead and share. They will then be open and will more readily make the changes they need to take to improve themselves. It is not a quick process, but it is a lasting one.

~CSE

  

The Power Of The Full Moon

As I sat in the early morning hours of Christmas yesterday, I had some amazing clarity. While it might seem as though it was due to the fact that the usual pre-Christmas frenzy was over, there is a lot more to it than that. Christmas 2015 happened to fall on a full moon. This hasn't happened since 1977 and won't happen again until 2034. Why is this significant? There is power that becomes available during a full moon that is not as strong at other times.

From ancient times, rituals and holidays were almost always performed at the full moon. The Passover of Judism is held on the full moon. In India, the Holy Festival or Guru Purnima is also on the full moon. Originally even Easter was celebrated on the full moon until the Council of Nicaea dictated otherwise. Wiccans hold rituals at the full moon. The full moon is also the time satanists hold their events. None of this is coincidence.

Back in the day when I worked with emotionally disturbed children I would notice more behavior problems on the days that coincided with the full moon. My husband, who was a cop at that time, got a lot more calls to have people committed to the mental hospital on those occasions as well. It was as if the moon was calling them to bring their problems to the surface so they could be dealt with.

As an intuitive, there is definitely much more clarity on the full moon. Putting a question out into the Universe at this time brings almost instantaneous results. It's as though the multitude of distracts and diversions that occur during other phases of the moon are pushed to the side as the full lunar light is able to shine through the muck.

Begin to pay attention to the appearance of the full moon. Focus on the energies that surround you as you take the time to meditate. Ask for extra spiritual protections at this time as people can become more susceptible to darkness. You do not want to absorb too much energy that is outside yourself.

There is power available in the full moon. Learn to harness its energy and allow it to assist you in coming to greater awareness as you follow your divine purpose and BE who you were meant to be in the world.

~CSE

  

Hope For The Future

Christmas has always been a happy time for me. Being raised in a Christian home, it was always a cause for celebration. Christmas carols. Holiday treats. Special programs at church to prepare for. I especially loved it when my mom unwrapped and set up the porcelain nativity set that my Grandma Shippy had made for her. I would spend hours looking at it and rearranging it every Christmas season. It reminded me of the story of Jesus birth and its message of hope. To this day, I love nativity sets and have a small collection that I bring out every year.

Even though I know the mythology of Jesus birth, I also understand that Jesus was a very powerful teacher of light. In many ways, I can relate to being born into a world that doesn't quite get me. I struggle every day, knowing people are still caught up in a system of false beliefs that keep them enslaved. I know I came to help. What is frustrating to me is knowing the only way people can be freed is when they are willing to step up and save themselves.

Fortunately, there are misfits like me all over the planet. They, too, struggle to help others understand the part they play in the bigger picture. These misfits know their own part of the plan and are working to overcome the darkness that has spent millenia overwhelming the planet. Although progress is slow, it is being made. The number of people that wake up to this new reality grows every day. Although we still have a long way to go, we continue to forge ahead. I know I am here to change the world. If you are reading this, you are also here to change the world.

There is so much hope for the future. Together, we have the power create a place we all want to live in. Together, we can build the world of our dreams.

~CSE

   

"Hopium"

There's a guy in one of my favorite Facebook groups that likes to use the word "hopium" when referring to the mindless masses who become intoxicated on hope. The people he's referring to are not the sheeple sort who go with whatever the mainstream media is encouraging that day. He's talking about the ones who believe they are awake and aware. These are the people who are avid inhalers of alternative news--particularly the reports that say something big is right around the corner.

There are many different alternative news sources that supply this "hopium". Junkies flock to reports from people like Drake, Cobra, Neil Keenan, Benjamin Fulford, and Zap to get their weekly or monthly fix. The thing is, while it sounds like progress is being made, it always leaves you wanting more. You end up living one high to the next without ever having something substantial to hold in your hand.

I don't want to make it sound as though the people who provide such news are doing nothing, nor do I wish to leave the impression the people they report about are doing nothing. They may well be making significant progress.

The part of the equation I don't like is the fact that We the People are so invested in what others are doing to save the planet we are overlooking the most significant players who can change the world: ourselves. We are looking outside ourselves for a savior, and all the while the savior is within!

The world doesn't need hopium. It needs people who are so connected to their hearts they are BEing who they need to be to transform this planet! We need dreamers, artists, scientists, healers, teachers, and farmers. We need people who can see the world in its perfect form and find ways to take it there.

When we rely on "hopium", we fail to BE who we are in the world. Time to detox from the madness and play the roles we were born to play.

~CSE

   

A Tale Of Two Marriages

I've been married twice in this lifetime. The first time I played the game the way I was programmed to play it, and I paid the price. The second time around is still a work-in-progress, but it has been a lot better in many ways.

My first marriage involved all those feelings girls grow up dreaming about marriage. From the moment we went on our first date, I felt as though I had known him forever, and I took this to be a "sign" that this was a relationship sent by God. We were comfortable together. He was also handsome and smart with a great sense of humor. I did know from the beginning he was flawed--I joked around with him about being paranoid and insecure, but I knew I was strong. I believed I was strong enough for both of us. I now know that was wrong.

As our relationship evolved, I allowed my strong, independent self to be replaced by someone I didn't even recognize. I became a wife and a mother and this became my whole identity. While there is nothing wrong with taking on the role of wife and mother, I ended up being the subservient one. I did whatever I could to make my husband and children happy, usually at my own expense. I neglected myself because I had been programmed to think my life was supposed to be about giving to others. Self-sacrifice was the name of the game. I played my part too well. By the time my husband left, I was a shell of my former self. It took literally years for me to pick myself back up and become healed enough to enter into a much more healthy relationship.

My second marriage started out rockier than my first marriage. Ironic as this is, the fact that my second husband treated me well was difficult for me to accept at first. I was not used to being treated with caring and respect, and in so many ways I felt undeserving. My natural reaction was to reject it! Still, I worked through the discomfort because I knew I deserved more than I had previously received.

Compromising within my new relationship has been even more difficult because I fought so hard over the years to make my wants and desires known in the Universe. Giving in usually feels like giving up to me as I struggle to balance the two.

What gives me hope in my second marriage is the fact that my husband is not afraid of the real me. He doesn't care that I think outside the box. In addition, he has been extremely good at not only allowing me to pursue my goals and dreams but supporting me in them. When I ask for his help, he gives it to me. That is such a gift as I did not receive that type of support in my first marriage. It has made all the difference in allowing me to express myself in ways I'd never dreamed possible. A solid marriage is one where both partners help to build each other up.

Although my first marriage was not ideal, I did take away some big life lessons. I am worthy to receive love and all the other good things the Universe has to offer me. I am a gifted and talented person who has a lot to offer the world. I am now open to all the Universe wants to give me and entrust me with.

Yes, I have been married twice in this lifetime. I wouldn't change a thing.

~CSE

 

The Source Of Our Anger

It's funny. I am forever talking about how important it is for us to stop fighting among ourselves, especially on social media. A lot of people will agree with me. Then I hear them talking and/or read their posts and I know they truly just don't get it.

They fight over guns. They fight over politics, religion, and the role of religion in politics. They fight over women in church hierarchy. They fight over the issues of homosexuality and changing genders. They fight over racism. They fight over culture. They fight over socioeconomic status. And the list goes on...and on...and on...

Once and for all, I would like people to sit back and really think about it instead of just paying the idea of peace lip service. Do they REALLY think guns are bad (or good)? Do they REALLY think only Democrats or Republicans have a monopoly on morals/values? Do they REALLY think homosexuality is a choice in all circumstances?

In my experience, absolutes are limitations. The vast majority of people don't fit in neat little boxes that are easily defined. We are all a mix of good and bad, right and wrong. Sometimes we do things well and sometimes we make terrible mistakes. It's what makes us human.

If people really took the time to look at things, they might just discover that they have a lot more in common with those folks they consider "different". They might understand that beyond the differences, we are all connected through our humanness. We are all connected through our hearts, through love.

Maybe if they stopped and thought about it, they would understand that the source of their anger was not based on that internal connection but on some external force trying to separate where no real separation exists. This force is the nature of duality and what we all came here to experience.

It is time to see the source of our anger for what it is and understand that we have spent enough time in separation. We may not look alike. We may not act alike. We may not think alike. Regardless, we are all connected through our hearts. We are all One.


~CSE

When Life Doesn't Go According To Plan

Expectations. We all have them. They come from how the world tells us things should be. The problems come in when life doesn't go according to plan (which is pretty much all the time). Why does this happen? It's because we have a tendency to make plans with our minds rather than with our hearts!

Key here is that we usually make plans based on what society and our own experience tells us is correct. We have used our five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell) to gain information about how the world works. Then, using this experience, we rationalize the various options we see and choose what direction we will go in.

When I was young, I had all these expectations about how my life was going to be. I was going to get married, raise a family, have a successful counseling career and grow old with that same husband. The first thing to go was the career. I started out on the path, becoming a residence counselor working with emotionally disturbed children. Spending time with children who had severe behavioral problems because of abuse helped me understand I wanted to be the one actually raising my children instead of having a daycare raise them. Grad school was no longer all that desirable.

The second thing to go was the marriage. While I now understand there was so much wrong with my first marriage, losing it was still devastating. I felt like such a failure. I was broken and alone, and it took me many years to recover.

Even though my life did not stick to my mental script, I believe it did go according to plan. What I didn't understand was that it was going to follow the plan of my heart. My heart understood that I needed to learn self-worth and self-reliance. My heart understood I needed to be made stronger through adversity. My heart understood I was not meant to live inside a box that other people fit comfortably in.

I am okay with that. I can now appreciate that I've always had what I needed exactly when I needed it, even when I didn't understand what was going on at the time. My life has been full of fumbling and missteps, but it has been richer and more complete because of those problems. My life has not gone according to the plans in my head, but because my heart had other ideas my life has been everything I have needed.

Scrap the plan and follow the guidance of your heart! You may just find yourself in a place that far outweighs your former expectations.

~CSE

Radio Show Announcement

For those of you who tune in to my monthly radio show on Wolf Spirit Radio, it will be delayed a week until December 27th (the usual 4:00 to 6:00pm time slot) due to holiday plans.

On that date, I will be discussing my predictions and insights for the coming year and will have the call lines open for anyone who might wish to have a reading, with particular attention paid to what you personally might be able to expect in the coming year!

I hope you will be able to join me on the 27th!!!

~Cindy

The Games They Play

I will probably offend a good many people with this post, but at this point I do not care. I am tired of sitting back and listening to all the good little people spout off about how things will change for the better when their candidate gets put into office as President. The fact of the matter is, no one can save us (with one exception that I will get to later). The people in power know how to play the game so well you don't even know you're being played!!!

Let me explain how things really work! You believe there are two or more sides to any given situation and that one side is right (or at least more right than the rest). It is important to stand up for what is right, of course. This is your first mistake. It is a mistake because the powers that be (or the cabal, as I like to call them) understand your preference to choose a side.

The cabal themselves may favor one side or another, but they are smart enough to know that the only way to control a population is to control all sides. Consequently, they make sure they send their own stooges to infiltrate all groups that have any power. If a new "grassroots" movement springs up, you can be sure that if the cabal did not actually start the group themselves to be controlled opposition, they will have invaded the group to either take charge or destroy it from within.

For example, when the industrial revolution came into being, workers were taken advantage of as rich men who owned the companies made bigger and bigger profits. People died under terrible work conditions and they were paid a pittance for all the hard work they did. The people working under those conditions realized how bad it was and began to organize. While they managed to win some victories for themselves, what they failed to recognize is that their unions were systematically being penetrated by opposition forces. This is how many mob figures ended up running the unions. Today the unions do still win some concessions for the workers, but not too much. It's a finely tuned dance where opposite forces take a step forward and a step back. At times the union seems to win. At other times the owners seem to win. In the bigger picture, the bosses always win because it looks as though We the People have some power to change things. Most of us are happy with the scraps from the banquet table.

Look at the current United States Presidential candidates. On the Republican side, the top contenders seem to be Trump, Rubio, Carson and Cruz. Even though Jeb Bush is running, he is having serious issues (financial and otherwise). When I look at this list, here's what I see. The most powerful cabal group in the US is the Bush/Rockefeller group. The fact that Jeb is not a contender is disheartening, but as they don't have all their eggs in one basket it doesn't really matter all that much.

The main contenders on the Democratic side are Hillary and Sanders. While Sanders seems to have a large grassroots following, the news (with the exception of controlled opposition FOX news) is pretty much promoting Hillary. Hillary is the Bush cabal Democratic contender. This is the candidate they are now using all their resources to promote.

Why do I believe this? The relationship between the Bushs and the Clintons goes back a very long time--to at least the point where George Bush Sr was Vice President and Bill was governor of Arkansas. To me, the connection is obvious: drug running. Bush Sr. was head of the CIA prior to his political career. Do a little digging into the CIA and you will find a lot of information on drug running and the secret economy it produces, which they then use to fund black operations projects. There is a lot of evidence (and even a documentary on it) about the Clintons being in charge of drug running operations through Mena, Arkansas when Bill was governor there.

If this group continues on in power, Hillary will win the Presidential election. If the election is close, they will probably manipulate the vote tallies to reflect a win by a narrow margin (because they have the technology to do that). This is their best case scenario. The next scenario involves a less controlled opponent winning, in which case they would resort to blackmail or threats to make sure things continue to go their way.

The thing is, the cabal has been doing this a long time. They know what makes us tick and they use it to their advantage, with such finesse we aren't aware of the manipulation.

Are you ready to bring awareness into  your consciousness and see beyond the games? Are you ready to step into your own power and save yourself? You are the only one that can. All it takes is for you to be able to recognize the games they play and counteract their moves. Only by stepping into your own power can you begin to make a difference.

~CSE

Self-Healing

There are a good many things out there that can wreak havoc on our bodies. Stress and lack of sleep. Unhealthy food. Pollution. Medications and vaccines. We have a tendency to rely on outside help to heal us when we get sick (like doctors). The thing is, there is only so much a doctor can do. True healing requires active participation. True healing requires the self.

Lately, I have come into contact with a chest cold. Under normal conditions, colds do not effect me much. However, because of the holidays I am working more hours at my retail job. On top of that, I am still trying to get the usual holiday prep work done. It is difficult for me to get regular sleep. As I feel the cold symptoms coming on, I am asking my heart and my body for guidance.

I definitely feel the need to take more Vitamin C. In fact, when I get colds like this I tend to mega-dose it. My mom used to give it to me when I was young and it always seemed to help. As I've gotten older and have done the research I now know why. Vitamin C has been proven to reduce stress in the body, but it also works extremely well on colds. Anything that has to do with sinus or chest congestion can be helped with Vitamin C. The fact that it is water soluble means you cannot overdose it. You body will get rid of excess naturally. (Note this is not meant to be medical advice. It is simply something I do to help myself. It is important to do your own research and ask for medical help if and when you need it.)

There are times when I ask and thoughts come to take other herbs as well. I won't go into detail here. Suffice it to say, I research--especially when I come across a new idea through either my heart or divine "coincidences". Asking is extremely important because it opens you to new paths of knowledge and understanding.

The last thing I do is ask for divine help and protection. I ask my own angels to guard and protect me from other things that could weaken my immune system. I picture protective shielding around myself and I actively call on the Universe to bring healing energy to my body. We are all able to call on archangel Raphael as well, who is in charge of healing.

Understand that any healing that takes place in your own body is there because you have willed it. Illness does not have to defeat you unless you are ready to let go of this lifetime. Listen to your body and your heart and they will help you do all those things you need to do to heal yourself!

~CSE

The Message In Our Emotions

I have a quick temper. While I can control my anger most of the time, I find it happens frequently. The thing is, emotions are there to reveal important information that wants to make itself known. Any extreme emotion can be a tool for learning. The reverse is also true. Lack of emotion can be meaningful.

Recently, my husband said he needed to call the bank because he had somehow missed a payment on a small loan we had taken out. Normally such information would send me through the roof, but my response was to ask how late it was and talk to him in a very calm, rational manner. This is not normal for me--quite odd actually.

Ironically, he called the bank and discovered that the bank was in error. Needless to say, I was happy to hear that. It was easily set right and the late fee was erased.

What strikes me about the whole experience was this: I felt tremendous calm in a situation that normally would have seen me wanting to act like a lunatic. Why? It was because my heart and body understood the truth--that there was no problem and no reason to move into action! In this case, my lack of anger was telling because there was nothing wrong.

The more information we collect on our emotions--things like when they occur and don't occur, the more likely we are to understand the messages in our emotions. For example, if my husband should at some future point mention a late payment notice again and I feel my anger rising, I'll understand there is something that requires my immediate attention. No emotion means all is well, continue on the path.

As we continue on the journey of connection to heart, know that our emotions are there to alert and support us. Learn to become aware of the messages they give and the path will be much less bumpy and strained.

~CSE

Soulmates

When I was young, I had a very romantic view of what soulmates were supposed to be. I dreamed of being swept off my feet by some knight in shining armor and we would ride off happily into the sunset together. To me, soulmates were literally two souls that were not whole or complete until they found their "other half".

After ten years of marriage and a divorce, I had very different feelings on soulmates. While the first part of my marriage did in some respects live up to my expectations, my divorce left me extremely broken. I literally had to rebuild myself from the ground up. Consequently, my views on what soulmates were went through some very radical changes. My new, independent self no longer required another human to feel complete and whole. I believed the soulmate concept was for the weak.

Today is my nine year anniversary of my second marriage. I'd be lying if I said my current relationship wasn't full of struggles. It has taken me all of nine years of marriage to understand and appreciate who my husband is to me.

Soulmates are those people who come into your life to help you become a better person. They aren't meant to be the one-and-only love of your life throughout eternity (although there is a good chance they have been part of other lifetimes). They do not always play spouse/companion roles. Sometimes they come in the form of a child or best friend. You can have more than one soulmate in any given lifetime. The point is, a soulmate plays a significant role in helping you achieve your purpose in life. While soulmates are often encouragers, they can play antagonistic roles as well. Sometimes it takes being uncomfortable to make you take the actions necessary to become a better person, and some soulmates do just that!

I am married to my soulmate. He not only allows me to be me, but he also gives me the time and space I need to follow my dreams. When I ask him for help and support, he gives it to me. On top of all that, he loves me, regardless of how crazy and nonsensical my ideas and dreams appear to be. He doesn't try to change me or hide who I am.

I appreciate all those soulmates who come into my life to enhance it and help me become all that I was meant to BE!

~CSE

     

Becoming Divine Love

This meditation is designed to not only help you connect to your heart, but also more specifically to help you tune in to the divine love that is present in all of us. When you understand how to tap in, it is much easier to remember and BE love.

Sit in a quiet place with you eyes closed and your body in a relaxed position. Allow your body to take several large cleansing breaths, totally filling up and dispelling the air in your lungs. Breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth. Upon inhaling, imagine yourself bringing in healing into your body. Exhale any tension, stress, anxiety, sadness or anger.

When you feel a sense of calm and relaxation, bring attention to your heart. Sense your heartbeat. Feel the presence of your spirit as this is the area of the body where your soul resides. Allow yourself the time to understand the beauty that is you! Feel the purpose. Recognize your talents. Acknowledge that a very powerful being of light resides here!

As you begin to appreciate the beautiful being that is you, shift your awareness to love. Focus on a friend or family member you are close to who has helped you experience great unconditional love. If no one comes immediately to mind, maybe you've shared a loving relationship with a pet or some other animal. It could even be some sort of inanimate object, like a tree you meditate by or a journal where you were able to say all the things, good or bad, that were in your heart. Everything has energy/frequency, and you can feel a love connection to energy. The bottom line is, it needs to be something that has been there for you in an unconditional way.

Explore that loving relationship. Note your happiness. This being was always there for you. He/she made you feel better about yourself and more alive. Continue on in these thoughts and feelings until you sense them not only throughout your entire body but emanating out from your body as well. Feel the love energy as you draw from that experience and allow it to expand and flow out into the world around you.

As you feel this love energy, begin to picture some of the people you might encounter in your world. Note that some of them may be downright hurtful and mean. Picture this love energy you feel reaching out to and enveloping those sorts of people. Understand these people are reacting from the hurt and pain they've experienced in their lives and need healing. BEing love for them is healing. Picture yourself radiating this love out to everyone and everything, and allow yourself to receive that same love back in return. Continue these thoughts until it feels like a natural extension of yourself. It may take just a few minutes or longer, but it can and will happen if you allow it.

As you go back to your daily life, understand BEing divine love can be a part of your everyday existence. Not only will you heal yourself, but you will also heal the planet!

~CSE

The Ability To See Beyond

In our world, the ability to see beyond what the five basic senses (sight, sound, taste, smell and touch) reveal is thought to be "extra". People who can foretell the future or sense the presence of spirits are considered gifted in ways most people don't understand. The reality is, we all have the ability to tap into information obtained beyond the five senses. We have either been taught that we can't or our gifts have been systematically destroyed by a society that fears these gifts.

Religion has done a fantastic job of keeping our gifts down. In more ancient times, people who demonstrated psychic ability were sought out and killed as "witches". There are many taboos in religious texts that lead people to believe such gifts come from darkness. Often we are taught that foretelling the future is "evil" so we intentionally turn it off and ignore it until it goes away. The bottom line is, if we can convince people psychic gifts are evil they will not seek to use such gifts in an effort to be "good".

Our families also play a role in suppressing our natural psychic gifts. For example, children are born empathic. That's why infants and small children cry when they hear another child crying. Once they acquire the ability to talk, psychic gifts are often dismissed. For example, a small child will sense some tension (and secret fighting) between his parents. When he addresses the issue with one of his parents, his parent will tell him mommy and daddy aren't fighting as a way to soothe the child. Because the parent is not being authentic, the child believes his insights/feelings were inaccurate and begins to ignore them. Over time, psychic ability is turned off.

The question becomes, how do we turn our psychic gifts back on? The answer is simple: acknowledge you have gifts and then take the time to explore what you have!

Meditation becomes key. When you take the time to quiet your mind, open your heart and listen, information begins to make itself known to you. As you continue on with your meditation practice, you get better at it. At some point, you will begin to connect to your heart so closely you will receive information when you are going about your daily life. At that point, you could be considered "psychic".

The ability to see beyond is not just for the special few. We are all gifted in profound and unique ways. Connect to your heart and begin to explore all those places where we can receive insights outside the usual five senses. You will be amazed at how gifted you truly are!

~CSE

The Problem With Agendas

I love Christmas. I have so many fond memories of this time of year from growing up that I have always wanted to instill that joy in others. Christmas baking, music, hidden presents, family time, etc. are just some of the pleasant memories I want to instill in my own family. The problem comes in because I want to incorporate all these characteristics into every Christmas. I become very agenda-driven this time of year and it can be a problem. Why? It is very easy to let the agenda become the focus, very often missing out on what the heart tells you should happen.

This particular year's Christmas agenda involves my now two-year-old granddaughter. She already loves Christmas. Whenever we go to a store with a Christmas display she is extremely content to look at the Christmas trees with lights and the big blow up lawn ornaments that are popular now. I am hoping to get her interested in helping me with holiday baking and perhaps creating some good Christmas memories for her. She has already helped me with a few other baking projects so this seems like a reasonable thing to try. I have my baking supplies ready for her arrival and hope to bake one or two things every day for several days.

The thing is, expectations and reality can be two very different things. I may wish to accomplish several tasks, only to encounter problems along the way. For example, my granddaughter is two. She may not have the attention span or may just not enjoy the task of baking. She may get tired and cranky and want to go play with her toys, leaving both of us hurt and frustrated.

Agendas are problems because they are plans, usually constructed using the brain/mind. They involve rational thinking. I don't wish to bash rational thinking. It is helpful and has its place. The thing is, thinking with the mind is usually based on and limited to the information obtained from experience.

When you live from the heart, there is no conscious agenda. You may have goals. You just trust that the Universe has a plan to get you there. Instead of trying to think up a path to take you there, the heart follows the path of least resistance. In my experience, the path that I consciously choose with my mind and rational thinking (agenda) is almost never the path that gets me there.

I have decided it will be best to just try to go with the flow and try not to expect too much. I will listen to her needs. I will do what I can to to make things fun. I understand I will be doing most of it myself. I may not get it all finished. It's all good. I'm trusting the Universe has a plan to help me create beautiful Christmas memories for her.

Do not be afraid to let go of your agendas. Understand the Universe knows what you wish to create in the world. Allow your heart to show you the way. It probably will not go as expected, but rest assured it will be much better than anything you ever thought possible.

~CSE

Identifying Forgiveness Issues

If you think about problems as being blocked or stagnant energy, it becomes easy to see how such energy gets in the way of achieving what you want in life. What we often fail to recognize is that we ourselves are the reason energy gets blocked in the first place. By understanding ways we block our own energy we can begin to heal our lives and create blessings for ourselves and others. Although healing through forgiveness may sound very limited, forgiveness issues are at the heart of this blocked energy. Healing Thru Forgiveness is a process by which we look at life's problems with an eye to identifying relational issues, ask key questions, and allow the blocked energy to dissipate and heal.

There are four core areas where we carry unforgiveness.

1. Relational issues with others. These are the most obvious obstacles to forgiveness and what we tend to think of when we consider forgiveness. Someone in our lives has harmed us in some way, and we hold on to the energy in an effort to protect ourselves. 
2. Relational issues with self. This is where we make personal mistakes and hold on to feelings such as guilt and shame, which then become blocked energy.
3. Relational issues involving our environments. These are problems we carry due to the false teachings and beliefs of our families, cultures and societies. 
4. Relational issues involving our experiences. These are problems involving traumas big and small that we carry around with us until we consciously choose to let them go.

There can be (and often is) overlap within these key areas. Issues we have with others may also include environmental and/or experiential components. The same is true with relational issues involving self. When this is true, forgiveness needs to be approached from several different angles in order to completely overcome all blocked energy involved.

By identifying our forgiveness issues, we can begin to consciously let go of those stagnant and blocked energies holding us back from the lives we want. We are empowered to heal ourselves and the world.

~CSE

  

Taming The Christmas Beast

I have a part time job working retail in a department store. While I enjoy getting out of the house and interacting with people, the energies I encounter at Christmas time can be difficult to handle. While many shoppers understand the need for patience with the holiday crowds, there are others who are in such a hurry they think only of themselves. As an empath, I find grounding myself becomes more time consuming and difficult as I navigate the holiday storms. Here's a little bit of insight on how an empath with a very public job tames the Christmas beast.

Understand the jumble of emotions you will encounter!
Many people get excited at the thought of holidays. In my own personal experience, Christmas is a good time for me as I anticipate gift giving, holiday food, and family time. That said, there are also much more negative emotions that can come into play. Holiday time can be very stressful because of the extra demands placed on peoples' normal routines. Decorating, shopping, food prep, parties and religious or school programs all come together, making the regular stress of work or school more intense. On top of all that, there are those people who cannot afford the sort of Christmas they want as well as those who have recently lost family members. All this adds up to a lot more worry and hassle than most times of the year, and the stress energy will often release as anger, sadness and upset. Understanding you and others have these feelings is the first step in coping with and managing them.

Know there is an energy harvest underway!
Here in the United States, the frenzy has been programmed and planned by the beings who run the planet. Those in power are energy vampires who thrive on harmful and negative energies! The low vibrating energies (anger, sadness, greed) that can accompany the holidays power up the spiritual side of things. The massive urges we feel to buy, Buy, BUY rids us of our hard-earned money and powers up the physical aspects of the world. We do not need to incorporate these feelings into ourselves. Realize these thoughts and feelings do not originate in the heart and consciously choose to keep them from infesting your mind.

Consciously take time for recovery!
When life becomes extra chaotic and tense, it is vital to take the time you need to heal, recover and re-energize. Meditate. Take a warm, relaxing bath. Read or watch a movie just for pleasure. Allow yourself to let go of your holiday to-do list. (Ask yourself if the world is going to fall apart if you fail to make those cookies or don't make it to your work holiday party!) The bottom line is, if your heart tells you it will feel good, do it!!! Your heart knows what you need to do to take care of yourself.

The beast that is Christmas (or any other holiday or event you participate in) can be tamed! Awareness is key as you look to your heart to guide you through the chaos that is the holidays!

~CSE

  

Why Two-Year-Olds Live Life Better!

My granddaughter is two. It's so nice to have a two year old around the house again! Life as an adult gets pretty jaded. When I'm with my granddaughter, I am able to see the world through her eyes. I have to tell you, it's a much better world than the one I live in. Here's why!

Every day is a new adventure!

It never ceased to amaze me how excited two year olds get by the same monotonous things I ignore every day! My last daycare job involved teaching a class of two year olds. As it happened, our afternoon outside time occurred at the same time the school bus came through the parking lot of our daycare to drop off its load of after school kids. Every day, my two year olds were lined up by the fence, jumping up and down and waving to the bus driver. The bright yellow color, the long doors opening up to let bigger kids off, the thought of unknown adventures waiting for the kids who road them every day were all cause for celebration! The joys of simple things!

Sleeping requires being surrounded by your favorite stuff!

It is important to be surrounded by what you love and what brings you comfort! My granddaughter likes to grab nearly every doll and stuffed toy she owns, not to mention several cuddly blankets. They make her feel warm and safe and have the added bonus of being there when she wakes up to remind her she has a lot to be thankful for! On top of all that, it is much easier to dream when so much pleasantness surrounds you!

Life is lived in the moment!

Two year olds don't worry about where their next meal is coming from or if they will have a bed to sleep in when nighttime comes. They play. They pretend. They eat when they can. They sleep when they're tired. They trust that they will be provided for, and amazingly they are! No worries for the future, and no guilt or sadness over the past!

Life is lived to the fullest!

Because pain is not something you dwell on or worry about, you are willing to take more risks. Consequently, you also receive bigger rewards. Small children don't question potential results. They go with what is in their hearts!

Empathy is a way of life!

Ever notice how infants and small children are so tuned in to the world around them they cry when they hear someone else cry? They laugh when you laugh. They play when you play. They will even try to help you if you are in distress. Two year olds understand we are all connected and they act accordingly.

Unconditional love is innately understood!

Two year olds don't understand separation. Consequently, they love everyone. They don't care what color your skin is, what kind or car you drive or if you smell like cheap perfume. They simply love you, regardless of how you act or how you treat them.

Our world would be much kinder, gentler and more loving place if we were all able to see the world through the eyes of a two year old!

Perhaps this is why the great teacher Jesus is quoted as saying, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matt. 19;14 NIV)

~CSE

Question What You See!!!

I happened to catch a glimpse of the recent "hero" cop footage from the San Bernardino shootings. The video appears to be footage from someone's cell phone. In it, you can see a cop leading leading people with their hands in the air to safety. At least that's what we're being told about it. (You can watch the footage here.) In later footage that reveals the "hero" cop, he makes the statement, "I am no hero." I agree with him. He's no hero.

My intuition is telling me this video is staged to look like it was taken during the middle of the ordeal. The question is, why would they go to all this trouble? As always, the question goes back to agenda. What could they possibly hope to promote by showing this clip repeatedly?

Take a good look at the victims being led out. They are behaving nicely, like good citizens. Even though they are the victims, they are led out of the building with their hands in the air, like criminals. They are compliant. It is typical of other such footage we've seen in the past. The one that stands out most in my mind is the Columbine school shooting, where the students are led out with their hands up.

This video is being shown all over mainstream news here in the United States. To me, they are attempting to program the population into acquienscence for a future declaration of martial law. They want compliant slaves, not ones who question and possibly buck the system.

Do not allow these thoughts to put you into fear. While the powers that be may want to declare martial law and take total control, there are enough awake people they would not be able to get away with it on a countrywide scale. Besides, they continue to lose power daily. With each new false flag operation, more and more people wake up to the games.

I point these things out because it is important to question. Questions lead us to new truths and new awarenesses. Do not automatically take things at face value, especially if your heart information is puzzled. For those of us who regularly go into our hearts, questions from the heart are there to guide you to truth. Pay attention to them!

The truth is out there. Make sure to question what you see so you can act with insight instead of react in blindness and be led astray.

~CSE

What You Deserve

I was extremely broken after my divorce. I remember getting back into dating as a single mom. Never having been into the bar scene, I began using the internet as a way to met new men. It worked extremely well for me in that I met a lot of really nice people.

I remember one period where I was getting quite a lot of dates. There were several men, all very nice and a couple of very attractive ones. They all treated me well and wanted to see me more. The problem was me. Deep down, I didn't feel very good about myself. Consequently, when they treated me well it was difficult for me to accept. It made me uncomfortable and I ran away from all of them.

The two guys I ended up dating briefly turned out to be jerks. With each of them, the relationship lasted two months before I realized they expected more out of me than they were willing to give in return. I knew deserved better. The irony was, my mind understood this, but my heart did not. Something deep inside me felt unworthy to receive.

We live in a world where we are taught life is about giving. Often there are layers of such lessons. We first hear about doing things for others within our families. Religion teaches us about self-sacrifice. Schools, politics and even our entertainment all repeat this giving theme. Often there are negative consequence involved for people who aren't selfless (like going to hell).

The fact of the matter is, in order to be healthy and whole it is important to take care of self. People who give tirelessly soon find themselves empty and used up. The natural order of energy is where energy is exchanged endlessly in a continuous flow of giving and receiving.

When we feel unworthy, we refuse to receive. We literally block every avenue the Universe uses to bring blessings to us. The energy around us becomes stagnant and we become a shell of our former selves as energy leaves but does not come back in.

Fact of the matter is, no one is more worthy to receive than others. We are all part of an infinite cosmos, all part of the One. When we refuse to receive we not only block our blessings but we separate ourselves from the One.

You are a brilliant being of love and light. Allow yourself to acknowledge that! Open yourself to all the beautiful gifts the Universe wants to give  you. They are your birthright and what you deserve!

~CSE

One

Some of my best friends are African American. Through no fault of their own, they are born into a society that does not always value them as it should. Some of my white friends get offended when they hear about programs that favor minorities or when they hear African Americans promoting themselves or their businesses. Personally, I believe they need a little extra help and should promote themselves. The simple truth is because we still think with our minds and not our hearts, African Americans and other minorities can be treated as second class citizens.

I am a woman. While progress toward equality with men has been made in this country, it is not what it needs to be. Yes. Women can vote and hold public office. We can choose to marry or divorce. We have even made progress in career fields when it comes to being paid the same wage as a man doing the same exact job. Still, most of our progress has to do with allowing women to do the same things that men do. Equality for women in this country has nothing to do with seeing the qualities of women as equal to the qualities of men. Don't believe me? When was the last time you were encouraged to think with your intuitive heart over your rational mind? It is just not done because it is not thought of as worthy.

The fact of the matter is, when we see someone or something else as different than ourselves or outside ourselves, we cannot be whole. We are, in fact, separate and broken. Societies that are separate and broken do not get along. They have problems and struggles and fights. They do not have peace.

Essentially, we are at war with ourselves. We are at war because we do not understand that deep down we are all connected. At the level of the heart, we are all One.

It's time to bring divinity back into our own lives. It's time to remember who we are. It's time to bring back peace. We do that by recognizing one simple truth: we are One.

~CSE

    

Finding Everyday Magic!

I believe there are intelligent energies that exist in realms most of us cannot see. They dwell among us and work their magic even when we do not acknowledge them. Small children and sensitives understand their presence. As adults who profess to live in the "real" 3D world, we dismiss such energies. However, occasionally we choose to give expression to those energies our adult eyes refuse to accept as reality.

This short film is about one of those occasions. Entitled "The Gnomist", it is the story of one family bringing this magic to others through the act of creation. Note the way it makes you feel! Enjoy!!!

~CSE

You Are More Aware Than You Think!

As a woman (and a decent looking one), I have had my fair share of catcalls. It can be extremely uncomfortable to walk by a group of boys or men and be the victim of mindless sexual innuendo. Although nothing has been done physically, you still end up feeling assaulted. Why is that? It's because, deep down, we all understand what is playing out in the minds of those making the catcalls. We feel it! It is dark. It is vile. It is emotionless. It is aggressive. At times we can even picture just what these men want to do.

Men can feel this as well at times when they are hit on by other men. Straight men who get hit on aggressively by gay men often adopt the attitude that being gay is a perversion. I believe this is a direct result of feeling the aggressive sexual thoughts directed at them by those particular gay men and the awareness makes straight men feel uncomfortable. (Please note that not all gay men or women have sexually aggressive thoughts--just those who have learned to associate sex with mindless, physical pleasure. Also note there are straight women who have sexually aggressive thoughts as well.)

I bring these feelings up because this is exactly what I mean when I talk about awareness! There are times in everyone's lives when we just "know" something without understanding why we "know" it. For those of us less in touch with our intuition, it is usually only the strongest feelings that come through. Understand that when feelings come across that strong, it is extra important to pay attention! These are often warnings that danger is close.

When you take the time to quiet your mind and get into your heart, awareness opens up exponentially. Allow yourself at least half and hour every day to feel the energies around you. You will begin to get a sense the nature of the objects around you. For example, you may sense the mind-numbing confusion that comes from your television. You might get a sense of peace from the organic bananas you just bought. If you continue this practice, you may even begin to feel the presence of your guardian angels or loved ones who have passed on but are back to assist you!

Awareness is always present. When you allow yourself to pay attention, the information that comes will keep you safe and will guide you to better ways of doing things. You are much more aware than you think!

~CSE

Asking For Divine Intervention

There are times when we feel we are following the guidance and wisdom in our hearts but appear to be running into a brick wall. Results seem negligible at best, and we begin to question whether or not we are really on task with our life's purpose. It is at these times we need to be more conscious and aware of possible negative energies interfering with our goals. It is important to be intentional about asking for divine help and protection.

1. Envision protection around your physical and spiritual bodies. Picture a barrier around your body that is impervious to anything negative while still allowing the positive through. Imagine your personal angels surrounding you, in battle armor if that makes you feel more safe. 
2. While being centered in your heart, ask for and picture yourself drawing in more positive strength and energy. Feel and see your protective shield gaining more strength and power. Allow yourself to draw on all the strength and power the One can supply!
3. Call upon assistance from your personal guardian angels. This is one of their primary tasks but it can still be important to make the request. Depending on the occasion, there are times when they are not allowed to intervene unless you specifically ask them to. They are also very eager to provide useful information that can keep you away from harm. Get to know their energies and you can learn to communicate with them!
4. Ask for assistance from the archangels. These are the beings tasked with spiritual protection and healing of the whole. Ask for their intervention specifically and they will call in as much help and the exact sort of help you need to deal with your problem. As they are not limited to a particular time or space, archangels are can help anyone and everyone who asks for their assistance without neglecting a soul.

We all feel worn down and vulnerable from time to time. Understand you are not alone and have the right and ability to ask for extra protection at those times when you cannot do it on your own. Divine intervention is there at a moment's notice anytime you need it. Take advantage of these powerful tools to assist you on your journey.

~CSE

What Is A False Flag?

Throughout history, evil men have plotted to control increasingly larger portions of the world. While war is the most obvious method of control, there are many more subtle tactics people use to promote their power agendas. One such method is known as a false flag event. A false flag event is a staged incident blamed on an enemy in order to justify and further a certain political agenda. Deception is used in order to condone the use of violence or force against the target, while in reality the target has nothing to do with the incident.

The false flag event has been used throughout history for various reasons. Perhaps the biggest and most powerful false flag event was the destruction that occurred to the Pentagon, the World Trade twin towers and World Trade building seven on 9/11. While many people still want to believe the incident was performed by terrorists with boxcutters, the science says otherwise. Buildings do not fall at free fall speeds into their own footprints without major planning.

Why was 9/11 a false flag event? It managed to promote two major agenda points within the US. The first and most obvious was to promote going to war with Iraq and later Afghanistan. The second agenda point involved passing the Patriot Act, which essentially gave the green light to law enforcement agencies to collect information on everyone without any reason to suspect criminal activity.

It is interesting to note the vast majority of false flag events that have occurred in the United States in recent years have one thing in common: they were all preceded by planned training events that coincidentally play out the same scenarios that end up happening. Two days before 9/11, for example, the military staged training exercises which involved hijacked planes with explosives. (For more details, read this article.)

The most recent false flag event staged in San Bernardino, California follows this same pattern. There was a large training event going on with the San Bernardino Sheriff's Office when they received notice a shooting was taking place. (Watch this video.) If you do a little research, you will find this pattern in many of the most recent false flag events. There were bomb-sniffing dogs on location of the Boston Marathon bombing the very day of the marathon. (Ironically, the news of this event came on while I was visiting my parents. When it happened, I told my mom if we find out there was some sort of police training going on in connection with the marathon it was a false flag event. Then we watched an interview where one of the runners talked about the presence of bomb-sniffing dogs before the actual bombing!) There was an active police and emergency personnel training going on in Sandy Hook the day of the school shooting. While not every police and emergency training goes live, when shocking incidents happen it behooves a person to pay attention to the details. You may just hear proof that there was training going on in the area and that's why the situation was handled so quickly!

The more you become aware, the more likely you will begin to notice false flag events as they are unfolding. Ask questions that will reveal even more information to you, such as "what agenda points are they trying to accomplish?" It may be anything from gun control legislation to controlling world trade to removing more personal freedoms. The point here is to recognize what is going on when it happens so you are able to rise above the confusion.

False flag events are designed to turn us into pawns on the larger world chessboard. Open your heart and your awareness so you are not played!

~CSE

   

The State Of Us: An Intuitive Look At The World

I've found myself in a strange sort of funk the past couple of days. Although it seems like the natural order of things (US Thanksgiving is over and there are a few weeks left before Christmas), when I question the feeling much more information comes up. It is this info I want to share today.

Russia's President Putin is staying the course as far as getting rid of the Islamic State. While the US mainstream media continues to question his motives, he is one of the few people with the courage to stand up to the current powers that be (aka the shadow government). His actions in Syria, which are disrupting the stolen oil supply chains, are effectively wiping out funds the shadow government is using to pay for terrorist activities around the world. Understand the worst terrorists are paid mercenaries, most of whom have nothing to do with practicing Islam. There is a feeling of expectation and waiting as the situation is allowed to play out. It is a little premature to get excited about the defeat of the Islamic State, but progress is definitely being made.

There is still a lot of fear porn that must be waded through here in the US. (Fear porn: news stories designed to instill fear that both immobilizes and excites the masses.) Stories that promote the ideas that we are going to be attacked by some outside threat and that we need to support war in the Middle East to counteract this threat overwhelm our senses if we let them. Know the real enemy is not Muslim extremists. The real enemy is the shadow government who convinces us we need to fight each other.

Part of the funk also has to do with the pull of holiday shopping as retailers pour on the advertisements and Americans (and westerners in general) are pulled into the shopping frenzy we have been programmed to feel this at Christmas time. It feels especially strong this year as the shadow government is looking to bolster its funds through more legitimate means as its secret, illegal means are being systematically cut off.

As you go about your daily life and feelings assault you, it is always a good idea to question where these feelings are coming from. Quite often, you will find the feelings do not originate with yourself but come from those around you. Do not take responsibility for those feelings, but allow them to guide you into actions that will put you firmly in control of your world.

Continue to think with your heart and you will be prompted to act in ways that benefit us all!

~CSE

The Energy Of The Fight

I recently found myself emotionally triggered by a vegan who is very vocal in his stance for animals rights. I have no problems with veganism itself. I honor people who intentionally choose not to consume animal flesh and can understand their way of thinking. What triggered me was the superior attitude the guy had because he was vegan and the implication that veganism was the only correct way to eat.

Because I had been triggered, I took a few minutes to look at the situation to see what questions I could ask and what information was trying to make itself known to me. Anytime emotions get set off, there is unresolved energy that is asking for attention and help.

Two things really jumped out at me. The first was the energy that confronted me--the energy of the fight. It was judgmental. It was superior. It was forceful. It sought to overpower. It sought to win, which also implies there has to be a loser.

The second thing that jumped out at me was how I chose to respond to this situation. I wanted to shut it up and close it down. I wanted to show rationally how it wasn't the superior argument. I wanted to fight back, and I did even though the action did not sit right in my heart.

The world I observe is the world created by my perspective. While it contains pieces of truth, it is still limited to those pieces I choose to see and become aware of. If the world around me is a reflection of myself, what does this situation say about me?

The situation tells me I am still part of the fight, still part of the drama. It shows me that I am in judgment--ironically of people who are in judgment! I definitely still carry the energy of the fight, just as much as the person I encountered.

We we can lay aside the energy of the fight and allow what is to exist without trying to tame it or control it, there will be peace.

~CSE

Triumph Of Spirit

It's funny. I know how evil the world can be. I understand how the desire to control and dominate hurts another being. I have seen cruelty forced on those who have no power to overcome it. I've seen the world slowly killed off by poisons in order to extract every last ounce of energy and strength on her. I've seen people cry out in pain at all the abuses they have to endure. Regardless, I have also seen the perserverance of all living beings to keep on going, even when there seems to be no hope and no point.

Everything ends up more beautiful because of the pain it endures. It may not always appear that way to the casual observer. The observer sees scars. He sees brokenness. He sees anger and hurt. It often takes going beneath the surface to see the beauty that is there.

 Look at the environment around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Back in 1986, there was a terrible explosion and meltdown that occurred, forcing inhabitants of the area to leave, never to return as radiation levels around the world increased prolifically. Even though humans refuse to go live in the vicinity to this day, plant and animal life has begun to thrive once again. Animal populations, which had been negligible while humans were around, have increased tremendously as the earth in that area has begun to heal.

Look at the wars that continue to occur around the world, usually over the natural resources that can be found within. The destruction wars bring make people flee with nothing more than the clothes on their back, like those currently leaving Syria. We hear less about the people in war torn African countries, who often slip across many borders in their attempts to flee the onslaught created by war. These people struggle to survive, but survive they do.

I see people struggle with conditions like cancer every day. It frustrates me so because I believe cancer can be cured and has been curable for a long time. Because of the greed of a relative few, we are not even allowed to know these cures exist. In the United States, the treatments are usually much worse than the illness. Sickness and pain accompany the process. If you live through it and are officially declared in "remission", it is probably only a matter of time before cancer will rear its ugly head again because they chemicals used in chemo are still in your body wreaking havoc.

Yes. I understand how evil the world can be. I also understand how good it can be and how the two forces can come together for the good of all. This is why we're here. This is why we do what we do. This is why we survive. This is the triumph of spirit. It is who we are and what we are about.

Often, it is the act of crawling that makes us strong enough to fly.

~CSE