Hello readers, I hope this finds you well. I hope also that I've grabbed you a bit by my catchy title! This came to me in a bit of daydream today, but writing it down more coherently it seems to make more sense and I hope you enjoy.
Reason #1 - I have no spouse/GF or BF.
Most people long for companionship of some type this is true, but your life is not over if you do not ever get married or find a mate. Also corny but true, it is often when we quit "looking" that the right person shows up for us. Do you want to keep finding fractured people in a quest to "complete" yourself? Best to complete yourself FIRST then magnetize someone in from that space. That is an entirely different experience! You really CAN be happy in your single-dom and like many married people will tell you, enjoy it while you can. Every choice we make then rules out all of the others; in the sense that you cannot be single while married and vice versa. Make it a point to ENJOY your life, single, married, divorced or whatever! You are not your marital status despite what your mother, best friend or nosy aunt tells you.
You are enough. You do not need anyone or anything to "complete" you. Breathe that and drink it in. It's where you are going and where everyone is headed, in time. ~ The Keepers, from 11/18/10
Reason #2 - I'm not successful enough.
This is a big one! It's certainly fine to have ambition and want a better life for ourselves, no problem there. What is a problem is when you are so obsessed with what you don't have it erodes the pleasure of what you DO have. According to laws of magnetism this will also lower your vibration and actually prevent more abundance flowing to you. Our thoughts are very powerful and what we constantly think about we will become. Thinking about the deficits in our lives can contribute to create more, not a smart way to go. Also when other people are successful to be happy for them and wish them well. Envy is a negative emotion that does not serve you in any way. If you can't really do it, fake it 'til you make it! Wouldn't you want to wish yourself well? That might make it easier. Remember also that just as we are not our marital status, we are also not our job title or bank account either.
Reason #3 - I am unlucky. Maybe I was just born under a bad sign?
Personally I don't really believe in luck as some external force we have no control over. Ever notice how some people start winning things and they start to win more and more. It's the same thing for the losers. Just as a positive emotional and spiritual state can build upon itself, so can a negative one. There are no "bad" signs in astrology by the way, the all have a yin/yang, shadow and light sides. I've also noticed that people that seem to be stuck in ruts are very self-focused and in many cases do not do much to serve others. Of course there are exceptions to this, but I am talking about the norm. Generosity of Spirit according to our Buddhist friends is a great virtue. Consider this quote by Santideva, "The perfection of generosity is said to be, the thought to give all beings everything, together with the fruit of such a thought."
One pretty quick way to turn around your "luck" is to serve others in any way that you can. It will also get the focus off of you and your problems and if you are down in a rut believe me, it will serve you well to think about something else! You might be surprised what a bit of volunteering or just helping someone out can do to lift your spirit. That might be just the kick start that you need to your current state of being completely around. When we are too self-focused we become like a hamster on a wheel, on a road to nowhere. A solid meditation practice is also an excellent remedy and throws our self-cherishing mind a bone to go chew on for a little while!
You can be happy with too much weight, not enough money, no significant other or any other condition of mind. We invite you to seek the source of joy that has no condition and is unchanging. Whatever your individual journey is, you may radiate love and goodness which will transform the world, and in the process will transform you. ~ The Keepers, from 10/27/10
Wishing you all peace and blessings in these powerful times.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Can I get an Alien now?
Foreword: Yep, with this post, a foreword is definitely necessary! Below is a series of three separate perspectives on the same experience. Mine (Dawn), and those of my two dear friends, Lisa and Irma Kaye. We all hope that you’ll all take time to read through all three sections, even though it does make for a lengthy post. The whole experience makes perfect sense if you do take the time to read each separate section, through to the end.
We can guarantee you’ll get a chuckle or two and perhaps a new fun word to toss out in conversation! We all three hope that you’ll take time to visit our respective blogs, and to that end, we have posted hyperlinks/links back to each of our blog pages. You’ll find the links at the end of each section, next to our byline. ~ Dawn, Lisa & Irma Kaye
You know how friendship works. If you're very fortunate, you meet people along your life path and click instantly with them. Your heart remembers them immediately and the connection starts right back up where it left off in the mists of time. Simple enjoyment of one another exists. In short order, you lose sight of when you actually met, because you feel that you've known them forever. Quickly thereafter, Secret Code begins to happen.
Secret Code, you ask? Yes. I'm sure you've experienced it. It is a short-hand language of sorts, cobbled together from a variety of experiences. They're usually loaded with hilarity, prompted by absurdity and become that Insider Lingo between you...a quick reference that only the two of you, or the group of you, understand.
If any of you are connected to me via Facebook, you may have noticed some Secret Code being slung around here and there. One of them has grown into a life of its own, so much so that those of us involved in the genesis of it think it should be shared.
Several months back, Lisa B. and I were commenting in a Facebook thread on Irma Kaye S.'s wall. I honestly don't recall what the focus of that thread was. It was late at night and I was sleep deprived. As a result, I glanced at a comment that Irma Kaye had made and I read it wrong - when I'm very fatigued, dyslexia will creep in and I will transpose letters/words, or I'll just see the whole sentence in a completely wrong manner. Irma Kaye's comment ended with, "Can I get an amen on that?"
I, however, read it as, "Can I get an alien on that?"
In my head, I'm automatically thinking, "An ALIEN? Why would she want an alien? How odd is THAT? WHO in their right mind would ask for such a thing.... OH. Wait, she said 'amen'. Not 'alien'."
In my sleep deprived state, this struck me as too funny to keep to myself, so I typed all of the above in Irma Kaye's thread. Lisa, being her endearing, lovely self took it to new heights of hilarity, running with a revival theme something along these lines:
"Can you get an alien, Dawnie? You most certainly can! *raises hands to the Heavens to testify*. Alien NOW!"
Now, let me also share that Lisa and I have this ongoing game we play that we robbed from the cell phone "Can you hear me now?" commercials.
Lisa: "Can you hear me now? *waits 12 seconds* How 'bout now? Now? No, wait...wait...NOW, now. No, NOW! Right? NOW????"
Lisa and I play this game often, in Facebook posts, email and texting, because it makes us laugh. She morphed that game into the new Alien Game. The new short-hand, Secret Code of same is: "Can I get an Alien?" And in reply, "Alien NOW!"
About two weeks ago, Irma Kaye and I were chatting in yet another Facebook thread and she cracked us both up with this: "When we type (alien now) <--this is our 'inside alien voice'."
Of course, I had to share this with Lisa. Lisa, in turn, responded with: "And 'Alien NOW' is the turning-cartwheels-down-the-hallway-shouting-it-to-the-rooftops broadcasting version!"
So, my friends, anytime you see me in a Facebook thread, or in Twitter, typing the words, "Alien", or "Alien NOW", or any future version of the word or phrase, you'll know some of the back story. Perhaps you'll be chuckling along with us! Maybe this whole post will have you wondering why you spent time clicking over here to read this, as it isn’t the norm for my posts. Those who know me and my slightly off-center sense of humor will undoubtedly be smiling and laughing.
Life is not always meant to be ponderous and serious, I think. Indeed, Life is punctuated by those bright moments of hilarity, irreverence and sheer silliness between friends. I'm blessed beyond belief with this strong network of Sister Friends - that family that we choose, as opposed to the family we're born into. I managed to be doubly blessed that both my blood family and my heart family are populated with equally beautiful souls. I look about me quite often and marvel at the richness of friendship and family that surrounds me, and the love that flows. These people love me and accept me for who I am, quirks and all, and I offer the same acceptance towards them. These little funnies add flair, nonsense, color, verve and pure fun to each encounter and lift the heart and spirit as a result. I am a better person for having each of these special women in my life.
Eventually, I'm going to meet both these wonderful ladies in person and I'll have photographs to share. Lisa and I happen to be similar in complexion, which is of the ultra-fair variety. Milky pale skin is what we're talking about. Lisa claimed a while back that when we DO try to do pictures together, we'll probably break technology with our fairness...the digital camera eye will struggle so much to capture our images without a glare being thrown off our skin. I fell out laughing on that one, and you can see why I love her so much. Zany humor makes life so much more enjoyable!
Lisa is going to add her side of the story to this post, and I look forward to reading her thoughts. I'll close with a favorite quote that I feel defines this little story:
"You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends' portraits hang and look thereon; Ireland's history in their lineaments trace; think where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory was I had such friends." ~ William Butler Yeats
~ S. Dawn Sievers, Healing Morning blog http://healingmorning.blogspot.com
As the massively successful Paul Harvey used to say, “And now the rest of the story.” (at least my part)
I’ll never forget the night Alien came into being. I saw Dawnie’s comment and threw my head back laughing. I could hear her “voice” in the post, and Irma could too, and the teasing commenced! The next thing you knew three ladies separated by large amounts of geography were united in laughter, we were for that silly little comment thread not thinking of anything but giving each other joy and fun.
As Dawn pointed out, not everything in life needs to be a contemplative serious thing to teach us a lesson, and in the midst of that thread, we all learned that lesson again. Dawn’s life is a concentration of serious things being self employed and searching for the truths of this world and the next. Irma is her twin in those aspects, and me, well my exploration of grief and loss isn’t feather light either. In the midst of the “Alien” though, none of us were thinking about any of the weight or the distance, but were unified in laughter and light.
It is a lesson that stuck with us, obviously; we have developed our little secret code and have over the last couple months cheered each other with more “Aliens” and their new additions than I can count. It is our way to show each other solidarity, to say ‘I love you’, and to remind each other take a moment to smile (or giggle).
Being the contemplative ladies we are, though, and people who each in our own way hope, pray, and take actions to try to make the world better for us having been there…keeping it secret just wouldn’t do. Nope, not at all!
Joy is one of those things that if you keep what you have, you’ll only have as much as you have. If you give it away, then you have more, and the more joy you give, the more joy you have! Slowly, so not to make everyone think we’ve gone completely crazy, we have started telling the story and bringing new “alien” converts into the fold. That wasn’t enough either! So, we started the idea of a blog post about the experience!
I can’t speak for my sisters, but I know why I was inspired to share this little moment of joy. I wanted people to remember to look for their “Alien” moments. Now, if you want to hop in with us and Alien each other, I’m not going to be offended at all! In fact, I’m going to giggle and laugh with you, in the same unity I do now with Dawnie and Irma. But watching people find their own inside joke will fill me with so much joy, because like our moment it will bring you memories, sisters, brothers, and perhaps a little lighter heart than you had before.
~ Lisa Brandel, The Widow Lady blog http://widowlady302.blogspot.com
And finally:
So, now after reading Dawn and Lisa's brilliant telling of our "Alien" story, I think everyone is up to speed with the awesome silliness of our great inside joke. I treasure both of these women so much in my life and am grateful to the internet and Facebook for connecting me with both of them in the first place. Though we are placed at very different places on the US map and have had varied life experiences, that doesn't seem to matter. We are three peas in a pod, no doubt, and sometimes you just know. When I was reading their posts today, this quote popped into my mind:
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one." ~ C.S. Lewis
How wonderful it has been to have met these extraordinary, brilliant and at times downright hilarious women. It's amazing the camaraderie, support and love that grew out of that snapshot in time, from a silly little inside joke. Can I get an Alien now? :)
~ Irma Kaye Sawyer, The Bright Star Blog
We can guarantee you’ll get a chuckle or two and perhaps a new fun word to toss out in conversation! We all three hope that you’ll take time to visit our respective blogs, and to that end, we have posted hyperlinks/links back to each of our blog pages. You’ll find the links at the end of each section, next to our byline. ~ Dawn, Lisa & Irma Kaye
You know how friendship works. If you're very fortunate, you meet people along your life path and click instantly with them. Your heart remembers them immediately and the connection starts right back up where it left off in the mists of time. Simple enjoyment of one another exists. In short order, you lose sight of when you actually met, because you feel that you've known them forever. Quickly thereafter, Secret Code begins to happen.
Secret Code, you ask? Yes. I'm sure you've experienced it. It is a short-hand language of sorts, cobbled together from a variety of experiences. They're usually loaded with hilarity, prompted by absurdity and become that Insider Lingo between you...a quick reference that only the two of you, or the group of you, understand.
If any of you are connected to me via Facebook, you may have noticed some Secret Code being slung around here and there. One of them has grown into a life of its own, so much so that those of us involved in the genesis of it think it should be shared.
Several months back, Lisa B. and I were commenting in a Facebook thread on Irma Kaye S.'s wall. I honestly don't recall what the focus of that thread was. It was late at night and I was sleep deprived. As a result, I glanced at a comment that Irma Kaye had made and I read it wrong - when I'm very fatigued, dyslexia will creep in and I will transpose letters/words, or I'll just see the whole sentence in a completely wrong manner. Irma Kaye's comment ended with, "Can I get an amen on that?"
I, however, read it as, "Can I get an alien on that?"
In my head, I'm automatically thinking, "An ALIEN? Why would she want an alien? How odd is THAT? WHO in their right mind would ask for such a thing.... OH. Wait, she said 'amen'. Not 'alien'."
In my sleep deprived state, this struck me as too funny to keep to myself, so I typed all of the above in Irma Kaye's thread. Lisa, being her endearing, lovely self took it to new heights of hilarity, running with a revival theme something along these lines:
"Can you get an alien, Dawnie? You most certainly can! *raises hands to the Heavens to testify*. Alien NOW!"
Now, let me also share that Lisa and I have this ongoing game we play that we robbed from the cell phone "Can you hear me now?" commercials.
Lisa: "Can you hear me now? *waits 12 seconds* How 'bout now? Now? No, wait...wait...NOW, now. No, NOW! Right? NOW????"
Lisa and I play this game often, in Facebook posts, email and texting, because it makes us laugh. She morphed that game into the new Alien Game. The new short-hand, Secret Code of same is: "Can I get an Alien?" And in reply, "Alien NOW!"
About two weeks ago, Irma Kaye and I were chatting in yet another Facebook thread and she cracked us both up with this: "When we type (alien now) <--this is our 'inside alien voice'."
Of course, I had to share this with Lisa. Lisa, in turn, responded with: "And 'Alien NOW' is the turning-cartwheels-down-the-hallway-shouting-it-to-the-rooftops broadcasting version!"
So, my friends, anytime you see me in a Facebook thread, or in Twitter, typing the words, "Alien", or "Alien NOW", or any future version of the word or phrase, you'll know some of the back story. Perhaps you'll be chuckling along with us! Maybe this whole post will have you wondering why you spent time clicking over here to read this, as it isn’t the norm for my posts. Those who know me and my slightly off-center sense of humor will undoubtedly be smiling and laughing.
Life is not always meant to be ponderous and serious, I think. Indeed, Life is punctuated by those bright moments of hilarity, irreverence and sheer silliness between friends. I'm blessed beyond belief with this strong network of Sister Friends - that family that we choose, as opposed to the family we're born into. I managed to be doubly blessed that both my blood family and my heart family are populated with equally beautiful souls. I look about me quite often and marvel at the richness of friendship and family that surrounds me, and the love that flows. These people love me and accept me for who I am, quirks and all, and I offer the same acceptance towards them. These little funnies add flair, nonsense, color, verve and pure fun to each encounter and lift the heart and spirit as a result. I am a better person for having each of these special women in my life.
Eventually, I'm going to meet both these wonderful ladies in person and I'll have photographs to share. Lisa and I happen to be similar in complexion, which is of the ultra-fair variety. Milky pale skin is what we're talking about. Lisa claimed a while back that when we DO try to do pictures together, we'll probably break technology with our fairness...the digital camera eye will struggle so much to capture our images without a glare being thrown off our skin. I fell out laughing on that one, and you can see why I love her so much. Zany humor makes life so much more enjoyable!
Lisa is going to add her side of the story to this post, and I look forward to reading her thoughts. I'll close with a favorite quote that I feel defines this little story:
"You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends' portraits hang and look thereon; Ireland's history in their lineaments trace; think where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory was I had such friends." ~ William Butler Yeats
~ S. Dawn Sievers, Healing Morning blog http://healingmorning.blogspot.com
As the massively successful Paul Harvey used to say, “And now the rest of the story.” (at least my part)
I’ll never forget the night Alien came into being. I saw Dawnie’s comment and threw my head back laughing. I could hear her “voice” in the post, and Irma could too, and the teasing commenced! The next thing you knew three ladies separated by large amounts of geography were united in laughter, we were for that silly little comment thread not thinking of anything but giving each other joy and fun.
As Dawn pointed out, not everything in life needs to be a contemplative serious thing to teach us a lesson, and in the midst of that thread, we all learned that lesson again. Dawn’s life is a concentration of serious things being self employed and searching for the truths of this world and the next. Irma is her twin in those aspects, and me, well my exploration of grief and loss isn’t feather light either. In the midst of the “Alien” though, none of us were thinking about any of the weight or the distance, but were unified in laughter and light.
It is a lesson that stuck with us, obviously; we have developed our little secret code and have over the last couple months cheered each other with more “Aliens” and their new additions than I can count. It is our way to show each other solidarity, to say ‘I love you’, and to remind each other take a moment to smile (or giggle).
Being the contemplative ladies we are, though, and people who each in our own way hope, pray, and take actions to try to make the world better for us having been there…keeping it secret just wouldn’t do. Nope, not at all!
Joy is one of those things that if you keep what you have, you’ll only have as much as you have. If you give it away, then you have more, and the more joy you give, the more joy you have! Slowly, so not to make everyone think we’ve gone completely crazy, we have started telling the story and bringing new “alien” converts into the fold. That wasn’t enough either! So, we started the idea of a blog post about the experience!
I can’t speak for my sisters, but I know why I was inspired to share this little moment of joy. I wanted people to remember to look for their “Alien” moments. Now, if you want to hop in with us and Alien each other, I’m not going to be offended at all! In fact, I’m going to giggle and laugh with you, in the same unity I do now with Dawnie and Irma. But watching people find their own inside joke will fill me with so much joy, because like our moment it will bring you memories, sisters, brothers, and perhaps a little lighter heart than you had before.
~ Lisa Brandel, The Widow Lady blog http://widowlady302.blogspot.com
And finally:
So, now after reading Dawn and Lisa's brilliant telling of our "Alien" story, I think everyone is up to speed with the awesome silliness of our great inside joke. I treasure both of these women so much in my life and am grateful to the internet and Facebook for connecting me with both of them in the first place. Though we are placed at very different places on the US map and have had varied life experiences, that doesn't seem to matter. We are three peas in a pod, no doubt, and sometimes you just know. When I was reading their posts today, this quote popped into my mind:
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one." ~ C.S. Lewis
How wonderful it has been to have met these extraordinary, brilliant and at times downright hilarious women. It's amazing the camaraderie, support and love that grew out of that snapshot in time, from a silly little inside joke. Can I get an Alien now? :)
~ Irma Kaye Sawyer, The Bright Star Blog
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Could "Haters" be a blessing in disguise?
Hello dear readers,
I hope this finds you well. The word "hater" has become popular slang lately and denotes anyone that doesn't like you, is nasty to you and/or generally makes your life miserable! Most of us have experienced them at one point or another.
The Keepers had this to say on the topic today: Beloveds, on the topic of those that would be called "haters," in your lives we say this: indeed these people are confused as they are mistaking you for the negative emotions that they feel in your presence and may project them onto you. Many of you have what would be considered "catalytic" energies and can effect others in strong ways. Encounters of this nature can remain relatively neutral if you can remain in a strong center and not take others negativity and projections to heart. In all encounters it is wise to have the awareness of what the potential teaching is in it for you. What is going on with the other party is truly none of your business, at the most basic level. Indeed it is not likely that everyone will like you in your lifetime, but you can be a friend to all in a spirit of brother/sisterhood. ~ 2/16/11
This teaching really does hit so many levels doesn't it? We have been well-socialized and taught that it is highly desirable to be well-liked by everyone and to have enemies truly must be bad.
I have found in my own career my harshest critics and those that could even be called haters have taught me so much. In many cases, they have shown me the areas where I lacked clarity in my business and in my life and this caused me to get more focused and to do some serious analysis of areas where I needed to stronger and more integrated. Of course these types of interactions are often painful and never fun, but if we keep in mind that the person hating HAS been impacted by us even if it is negative in their eyes. We are acting as catalysts for change, even if that person (or us!)cannot see it yet. Haters are also bringing us a great gift of where our ego still is getting stuck. I always loved this great quote by Swamiji,"Just because some one calls you a donkey doesn't that mean you are one!" It is also another good opportunity to "check up" on the little hurts and false conceptions of ourselves that we are still holding onto.
It is important to stay out of a victim role or fall into a "pity party" if we find ourselves in encounters with negative or critical people. Also to remember that not every encounter is some high teaching for us. There are some people that will cross our path that are simply mean and looking for a fight. In ALL cases, it is important to not take attacks personally, even if they are meant to be. This is one of the best protective measures that we can take.
I have a hater in my own life of the most painful kind, my own sister. I still love her of course, but we have cut off all contact which was her choice initially, but now I have grown to see is for the best. Sadly, my sister is locked into an outdated view of me and us as children and is holding onto the ghost of past hurts, some of which are even imaginary. She has also shown scorn towards our mother, which has also been painful to witness. Through this separation from my sister, my mother has become much more emotionally resilient and even sought out psychotherapy which she stared at age 75. She has emerged a much more conscious and loving person in the process. If it weren't for my sisters painful "divorce" from my mother, I honestly believe there would have been no impetus for her to take that journey of healing and self-discovery. It has been amazing to see how my mother's spirit has flowered and how much more available to me and to others she has become. Our relationship is the best it has ever been.
My sister though she is definitely a hater, has gifted my mother with so many gifts of awareness and growth. I just realized that very recently. I haven't entirely figured out the gift of her being a hater in my own life, but I'm sure I will in time. Life is indeed such a gift and the possibilities for growth are endless.
Wishing you all many blessings in these transformational times.
I hope this finds you well. The word "hater" has become popular slang lately and denotes anyone that doesn't like you, is nasty to you and/or generally makes your life miserable! Most of us have experienced them at one point or another.
The Keepers had this to say on the topic today: Beloveds, on the topic of those that would be called "haters," in your lives we say this: indeed these people are confused as they are mistaking you for the negative emotions that they feel in your presence and may project them onto you. Many of you have what would be considered "catalytic" energies and can effect others in strong ways. Encounters of this nature can remain relatively neutral if you can remain in a strong center and not take others negativity and projections to heart. In all encounters it is wise to have the awareness of what the potential teaching is in it for you. What is going on with the other party is truly none of your business, at the most basic level. Indeed it is not likely that everyone will like you in your lifetime, but you can be a friend to all in a spirit of brother/sisterhood. ~ 2/16/11
This teaching really does hit so many levels doesn't it? We have been well-socialized and taught that it is highly desirable to be well-liked by everyone and to have enemies truly must be bad.
I have found in my own career my harshest critics and those that could even be called haters have taught me so much. In many cases, they have shown me the areas where I lacked clarity in my business and in my life and this caused me to get more focused and to do some serious analysis of areas where I needed to stronger and more integrated. Of course these types of interactions are often painful and never fun, but if we keep in mind that the person hating HAS been impacted by us even if it is negative in their eyes. We are acting as catalysts for change, even if that person (or us!)cannot see it yet. Haters are also bringing us a great gift of where our ego still is getting stuck. I always loved this great quote by Swamiji,"Just because some one calls you a donkey doesn't that mean you are one!" It is also another good opportunity to "check up" on the little hurts and false conceptions of ourselves that we are still holding onto.
It is important to stay out of a victim role or fall into a "pity party" if we find ourselves in encounters with negative or critical people. Also to remember that not every encounter is some high teaching for us. There are some people that will cross our path that are simply mean and looking for a fight. In ALL cases, it is important to not take attacks personally, even if they are meant to be. This is one of the best protective measures that we can take.
I have a hater in my own life of the most painful kind, my own sister. I still love her of course, but we have cut off all contact which was her choice initially, but now I have grown to see is for the best. Sadly, my sister is locked into an outdated view of me and us as children and is holding onto the ghost of past hurts, some of which are even imaginary. She has also shown scorn towards our mother, which has also been painful to witness. Through this separation from my sister, my mother has become much more emotionally resilient and even sought out psychotherapy which she stared at age 75. She has emerged a much more conscious and loving person in the process. If it weren't for my sisters painful "divorce" from my mother, I honestly believe there would have been no impetus for her to take that journey of healing and self-discovery. It has been amazing to see how my mother's spirit has flowered and how much more available to me and to others she has become. Our relationship is the best it has ever been.
My sister though she is definitely a hater, has gifted my mother with so many gifts of awareness and growth. I just realized that very recently. I haven't entirely figured out the gift of her being a hater in my own life, but I'm sure I will in time. Life is indeed such a gift and the possibilities for growth are endless.
Wishing you all many blessings in these transformational times.
Monday, December 27, 2010
"Best of" quotes from the Keepers, 2010.
Hello friends,
Thank you for being on the ride with me throughout this powerful, amazing and wonderful year! In the process of archiving some of the material for the upcoming ebook, I thought it would be good to share some of the material from throughout the year. Thank you again for your support of my work and enjoy! For those that might be new to my work and blog, the "Keepers" are the Akashic Wisdom Keepers collective that I have been in communication with since 2007.
Your minds really are that powerful. They can convince you that you are so many things for good or for ill. When it comes to enlightenment and true healing, consciousness does not work homeopathically. More thought will not get you free from limitations of your thoughts. You become free by be-ing not by thinking.~ 8/1/10
Many people are disappointed to hear that they cannot completely eradicate all of their reactive responses or neuroses through working a spiritual path. Many of these things would be considered karmic impressions and they were not created overnight, nor will be they be dispelled immediately either. Explore them for the gifts that they are; a window into your nature and psyche that you may have not noticed before. Through patience and practice these energies can be transformed into a more useful awareness for you. Not all of these responses must be pulled out at the root, just remade into a more workable form for you. ~ 11/28/10
The saying, "How people treat you is their karma and how you react is yours," is quite true. The good news though is that you are not locked into your karmic view permanently. Your reactions can run the gamut from deep karmic impressions to just having a difficult day. The happy place of peace and blessing is always available for you to return to. ~ 9/23/10
Be grateful to those that irritate you and "get your goat," as they say. They are acting as fine sandpaper smoothing you down like a polished rock. So one day you may sit gently and watch, while all of life flows gently by you. There will be little to "stick" to you anymore; as you sit in radiance and in peace. This is the goal. ~ 12/10/10
Remember dear hearts, that there are hills and valleys in your journeys. It is not realistic to think or expect that every day you will be in perfected vibrational harmony. Yes there are highly developed beings that are able to maintain this, and it is certainly a worthy goal. The point is to love and appreciate your life; all of it, not just the aspects of it that make you happy or comfortable. ~ 12/13/10
In regards to enlightenment, as been said by many of your wise Masters, you are that which you seek. The way we see you energetically is a band of many concentric circles of energy, ever-growing and expanding outward. To ease the anxiety that you are not there or must attain something that you do not have we say this: You are all that is, all that ever was and all that will be. Let this be a powerful focus point in your meditation. There indeed is nothing to "get." You are Sat-Chit-Ananda, ever-new joy, ever-expanding light. There is nothing that you lack, there is only that of which some of you are not aware just yet. ~ 8/29/10
One of the wonderful things about being connected is that the farther you go collectively, the higher you rise together. If you want to raise the energetic ceiling, work on yourselves and connect as One. ~ 9/8/10
There are many times when people are in emotional or psychic pain that they will either lash out at you or in some way try to ensnare you in their story. The reasons for this aren't necessarily malicious, as they are seeking comfort and some are acting out of a "misery loves company" type of energetic. Truly the best thing you can do for them and yourselves is to keep a place of loving detachment, all the while continuing to see and give energy to the divine being that they truly are. As the saying goes, they are the sky, not the passing weather. To hold this knowledge for another no matter what their circumstances; is one of the greatest gifts that you can offer to them, along with your love. ~ 11/20/10
Regarding soul contract work with other human beings, these are formed to serve several purposes: as a teaching tool/device, to work out past karma, to clear ancestral energies or perhaps even for all three purposes simultaneously. Part of this information does fall under the "need to know" basis. If the ego-mind was to know of these interactions it perhaps would choose another path, while the wisdom-eye of the soul can see and understand the greater purpose. You are collectively evolving to a place of awareness where you will no longer have a need to experience growth or learning through what is considered pain. As you free yourself from your own past painful experiences, you allow your bodies to carry more light and freedom which in turn creates a greater possibility for others in the group mind to do the same. ~ 8/17/10
The relationships in your life are a great gift, especially the ones that are challenging for you. Where your hooks and hang-ups are is where your great work lies. There are many purposes cosmically for relationships as they act as mirrors and vehicles for karmic transformation. If you can take a sworn enemy and turn them into a spiritual brother or sister, you have certainly met the task at hand. It is much easier to do this if the person is actually in your life, in your physical reality. If they are not, the work must be done on an inner level, but you still can achieve the same result with due diligence. ~ 8/30/10
Though at first glance it would seem that ignorance, judgment and hatred are at an all-time high on your planet, there is a moving force of love underneath all appearances. Those misapprehensions of the truth are now being exposed so they may be transmuted and healed. We invite you to know that just as a body can have what is termed a "healing crisis" in its path to healing, so is it in your world. Hold fast to love and your own truth as One. There is great love here for you. ~ 10/7/10
It has been said many times that you are powerful offspring of Divine Source with all of the Keys to the Kingdom; but if you do not truly know, understand and believe this, they are merely words. The time has come to release outdated concepts of limitation, shame, guilt and any other emotion that may keep you out of alignment with Reality. Ask for assistance and you shall receive, dear Ones. You were made for these times. Shine brightly. ~ 8/1/10
May you be abundantly blessed in 2011 and beyond.
~ Rev. Irma Kaye Sawyer
Note:Material is copyrighted and you may reproduce by giving authorship to The Keepers via Irma Kaye Sawyer. Thank you.
Thank you for being on the ride with me throughout this powerful, amazing and wonderful year! In the process of archiving some of the material for the upcoming ebook, I thought it would be good to share some of the material from throughout the year. Thank you again for your support of my work and enjoy! For those that might be new to my work and blog, the "Keepers" are the Akashic Wisdom Keepers collective that I have been in communication with since 2007.
Your minds really are that powerful. They can convince you that you are so many things for good or for ill. When it comes to enlightenment and true healing, consciousness does not work homeopathically. More thought will not get you free from limitations of your thoughts. You become free by be-ing not by thinking.~ 8/1/10
Many people are disappointed to hear that they cannot completely eradicate all of their reactive responses or neuroses through working a spiritual path. Many of these things would be considered karmic impressions and they were not created overnight, nor will be they be dispelled immediately either. Explore them for the gifts that they are; a window into your nature and psyche that you may have not noticed before. Through patience and practice these energies can be transformed into a more useful awareness for you. Not all of these responses must be pulled out at the root, just remade into a more workable form for you. ~ 11/28/10
The saying, "How people treat you is their karma and how you react is yours," is quite true. The good news though is that you are not locked into your karmic view permanently. Your reactions can run the gamut from deep karmic impressions to just having a difficult day. The happy place of peace and blessing is always available for you to return to. ~ 9/23/10
Be grateful to those that irritate you and "get your goat," as they say. They are acting as fine sandpaper smoothing you down like a polished rock. So one day you may sit gently and watch, while all of life flows gently by you. There will be little to "stick" to you anymore; as you sit in radiance and in peace. This is the goal. ~ 12/10/10
Remember dear hearts, that there are hills and valleys in your journeys. It is not realistic to think or expect that every day you will be in perfected vibrational harmony. Yes there are highly developed beings that are able to maintain this, and it is certainly a worthy goal. The point is to love and appreciate your life; all of it, not just the aspects of it that make you happy or comfortable. ~ 12/13/10
In regards to enlightenment, as been said by many of your wise Masters, you are that which you seek. The way we see you energetically is a band of many concentric circles of energy, ever-growing and expanding outward. To ease the anxiety that you are not there or must attain something that you do not have we say this: You are all that is, all that ever was and all that will be. Let this be a powerful focus point in your meditation. There indeed is nothing to "get." You are Sat-Chit-Ananda, ever-new joy, ever-expanding light. There is nothing that you lack, there is only that of which some of you are not aware just yet. ~ 8/29/10
One of the wonderful things about being connected is that the farther you go collectively, the higher you rise together. If you want to raise the energetic ceiling, work on yourselves and connect as One. ~ 9/8/10
There are many times when people are in emotional or psychic pain that they will either lash out at you or in some way try to ensnare you in their story. The reasons for this aren't necessarily malicious, as they are seeking comfort and some are acting out of a "misery loves company" type of energetic. Truly the best thing you can do for them and yourselves is to keep a place of loving detachment, all the while continuing to see and give energy to the divine being that they truly are. As the saying goes, they are the sky, not the passing weather. To hold this knowledge for another no matter what their circumstances; is one of the greatest gifts that you can offer to them, along with your love. ~ 11/20/10
Regarding soul contract work with other human beings, these are formed to serve several purposes: as a teaching tool/device, to work out past karma, to clear ancestral energies or perhaps even for all three purposes simultaneously. Part of this information does fall under the "need to know" basis. If the ego-mind was to know of these interactions it perhaps would choose another path, while the wisdom-eye of the soul can see and understand the greater purpose. You are collectively evolving to a place of awareness where you will no longer have a need to experience growth or learning through what is considered pain. As you free yourself from your own past painful experiences, you allow your bodies to carry more light and freedom which in turn creates a greater possibility for others in the group mind to do the same. ~ 8/17/10
The relationships in your life are a great gift, especially the ones that are challenging for you. Where your hooks and hang-ups are is where your great work lies. There are many purposes cosmically for relationships as they act as mirrors and vehicles for karmic transformation. If you can take a sworn enemy and turn them into a spiritual brother or sister, you have certainly met the task at hand. It is much easier to do this if the person is actually in your life, in your physical reality. If they are not, the work must be done on an inner level, but you still can achieve the same result with due diligence. ~ 8/30/10
Though at first glance it would seem that ignorance, judgment and hatred are at an all-time high on your planet, there is a moving force of love underneath all appearances. Those misapprehensions of the truth are now being exposed so they may be transmuted and healed. We invite you to know that just as a body can have what is termed a "healing crisis" in its path to healing, so is it in your world. Hold fast to love and your own truth as One. There is great love here for you. ~ 10/7/10
It has been said many times that you are powerful offspring of Divine Source with all of the Keys to the Kingdom; but if you do not truly know, understand and believe this, they are merely words. The time has come to release outdated concepts of limitation, shame, guilt and any other emotion that may keep you out of alignment with Reality. Ask for assistance and you shall receive, dear Ones. You were made for these times. Shine brightly. ~ 8/1/10
May you be abundantly blessed in 2011 and beyond.
~ Rev. Irma Kaye Sawyer
Note:Material is copyrighted and you may reproduce by giving authorship to The Keepers via Irma Kaye Sawyer. Thank you.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Discernment & Channeled Information
Hello friends. I hope this finds you all well today. I am asked fairly often to review video and printed material from channeled sources as some people are unclear about the authenticity of the work. I am honored that they would turn to me for this, but I thought it would be a good idea to blog on this topic just for general information's sake.
Firstly, authentic, high-frequency information is compassionate, helpful and loving. High-level beings/sources will not engage in what is termed "enemy patterning," finger-pointing or side-taking of any kind. If you discern that type of energy or message in the work you can be fairly certainly it is not reliable information and it is possibly being translated through the egoic filter of the channel. The human ego is quite fond of the words, "always" and "never," and the limitation and constriction that they connote. High level channeled information tends to steer clear of such wording as they have knowledge of the changeable nature of realily and that we are not truly locked into anything, but can only create self-inflicted prisons of our own dogmatic or intractable belief systems.
Also, pay attention to how the material makes you FEEL. This is very important and cannot be stressed enough. The word, both spoken and printed has great power. Words can build up, create and also destroy. They also are very good carriers of vibration, pure and simple. If reading or listening to channeled information makes you feel a sense of dread or anxious, that is an important sign to look out for. Granted there is some material that can be coming from legitimate sources that you simply don't resonate with and that is perfectly fine. Again, listen to your visceral, "gut feelings" with this, they will not steer you wrong.
Another thing to watch for is if the Source refers to its power, role in the Universe, etc. This is also a red flag that it is not a high-level being and is possibly doing a great job of puffing up the ego of the channel it is working through. Legitimate spiritual sources do not have an "axe to grind" of any sort and you will not feel or hear anything like that when they communicate.
On the other hand there can be channeled material that is authentic that can actually cause a reaction in you. In that case, the material has exercised an aspect of its job. We have been given spiritual information to assist with our own development and healing. Every now and again, something might hit us and cause a reaction, but it is merely shining a light on a area within us that is up for healing and transformation.
Also, just because a channel is popular or widely received does not mean that it is legitimate. We are in an age of much mis and dis-information and one must be mindful and discerning, especially with news and spiritual information.
Regarding 2012 and other prophecies, it is very important that we do not buy into gloom and doom philosophies or viewpoints, as we are creating our reality. Keeping our thoughts and vibration as balanced and high as possible is of utmost importance. Legitimate spiritual sources often see a much bigger picture than we are able to, and will point out our divinity and sovereignty as spiritual beings. They will not speak about our limitations, many of which are illusory and mistakenly self-imposed.
Bright blessings,
Irma Kaye Sawyer
Bright Star Consulting Services
Update - 2.17.12
Some other red flags that I have seen in some popular channeled material are:
1) Pie in the Sky or what I call "Pink Unicorn" philosophy, which takes you out of the NOW moment and into some future time when everything will be peachy.
2) "Head patting," condescending or patronizing material that talks down to you as if you are a child or somehow lacking in intelligence or understanding.
3) Material that is dis-empowering and speaks to the need for you to be "saved" from the bad guys.
4) Material that is deemed "Urgent." First of all, urgency is a human invention meant to cause an emotional response. The word itself has a very dramatic connotation. High level Guidance may use words like "important," or "timely," but they will stay away from dramatic words, especially words that can cause alarm.
I have seen an increase in the popularity of this type of material, especially over the past year. With an increase in the earth's vibration and big changes in the "weather" the desire for an escape is understandable. Escaping into a good book, movie or music is a healthier place to go as opposed to chasing Pink Unicorns, but of course that's just my opinion. :)
Be well everyone. ~ IK*
Firstly, authentic, high-frequency information is compassionate, helpful and loving. High-level beings/sources will not engage in what is termed "enemy patterning," finger-pointing or side-taking of any kind. If you discern that type of energy or message in the work you can be fairly certainly it is not reliable information and it is possibly being translated through the egoic filter of the channel. The human ego is quite fond of the words, "always" and "never," and the limitation and constriction that they connote. High level channeled information tends to steer clear of such wording as they have knowledge of the changeable nature of realily and that we are not truly locked into anything, but can only create self-inflicted prisons of our own dogmatic or intractable belief systems.
Also, pay attention to how the material makes you FEEL. This is very important and cannot be stressed enough. The word, both spoken and printed has great power. Words can build up, create and also destroy. They also are very good carriers of vibration, pure and simple. If reading or listening to channeled information makes you feel a sense of dread or anxious, that is an important sign to look out for. Granted there is some material that can be coming from legitimate sources that you simply don't resonate with and that is perfectly fine. Again, listen to your visceral, "gut feelings" with this, they will not steer you wrong.
Another thing to watch for is if the Source refers to its power, role in the Universe, etc. This is also a red flag that it is not a high-level being and is possibly doing a great job of puffing up the ego of the channel it is working through. Legitimate spiritual sources do not have an "axe to grind" of any sort and you will not feel or hear anything like that when they communicate.
On the other hand there can be channeled material that is authentic that can actually cause a reaction in you. In that case, the material has exercised an aspect of its job. We have been given spiritual information to assist with our own development and healing. Every now and again, something might hit us and cause a reaction, but it is merely shining a light on a area within us that is up for healing and transformation.
Also, just because a channel is popular or widely received does not mean that it is legitimate. We are in an age of much mis and dis-information and one must be mindful and discerning, especially with news and spiritual information.
Regarding 2012 and other prophecies, it is very important that we do not buy into gloom and doom philosophies or viewpoints, as we are creating our reality. Keeping our thoughts and vibration as balanced and high as possible is of utmost importance. Legitimate spiritual sources often see a much bigger picture than we are able to, and will point out our divinity and sovereignty as spiritual beings. They will not speak about our limitations, many of which are illusory and mistakenly self-imposed.
Bright blessings,
Irma Kaye Sawyer
Bright Star Consulting Services
Update - 2.17.12
Some other red flags that I have seen in some popular channeled material are:
1) Pie in the Sky or what I call "Pink Unicorn" philosophy, which takes you out of the NOW moment and into some future time when everything will be peachy.
2) "Head patting," condescending or patronizing material that talks down to you as if you are a child or somehow lacking in intelligence or understanding.
3) Material that is dis-empowering and speaks to the need for you to be "saved" from the bad guys.
4) Material that is deemed "Urgent." First of all, urgency is a human invention meant to cause an emotional response. The word itself has a very dramatic connotation. High level Guidance may use words like "important," or "timely," but they will stay away from dramatic words, especially words that can cause alarm.
I have seen an increase in the popularity of this type of material, especially over the past year. With an increase in the earth's vibration and big changes in the "weather" the desire for an escape is understandable. Escaping into a good book, movie or music is a healthier place to go as opposed to chasing Pink Unicorns, but of course that's just my opinion. :)
Be well everyone. ~ IK*
Sunday, November 14, 2010
The Wounded Healer & The Future of Channeled Information
You have asked about the archetype of Chiron and the "wounded healer" and why so many of those that serve have experienced this dynamic in their lives.
This is part of a Piscean Age dynamic that is not necessarily negative, but will soon be transmuting into something else entirely. In a 3D reality on earth, much human knowledge is imparted by experience. Also, in the process of opening the heart and the faculty of compassion, one's life experiences and oftentimes what is perceived as pain, serve to open the individual by creating what has been called a "soft spot" of vulnerability. You are moving towards a reality where Love is the ruler and beings will be able to perceive knowledge and information telepathically, not necessarily by going through painful experiences. Those that have chosen this path are blessed by their selflessness and thirst for soul knowledge It has been said by your Wise Ones that at some point, "What one seeks begins seeking them," and this is true. As you meld completely with your soul's path and desire to serve, you pave the way for higher consciousness and the ability to spiritually "download" any and all information that is needed in the moment. ~ The Keepers
It is indeed possible to received channeled information that is not subject to ego/mind and its filters. When one is aligned with the wisdom-eye of the heart/soul, they are able to connect to their own source of Divinity and its highest loving aspects. It is possible and will be coming more so in your future, to be able to receive information and energy purely and without constraints, as the vehicle and mind of the channel have expanded to hold a higher frequency. The mind/ego aspects are not eradicated but assimilated in such a manner that they no longer post an impediment to the energies and information being presented. ~ The Keepers, 11/14/10
Wishing you all bright blessings in these magical times,
Rev. Irma Kaye Sawyer
This is part of a Piscean Age dynamic that is not necessarily negative, but will soon be transmuting into something else entirely. In a 3D reality on earth, much human knowledge is imparted by experience. Also, in the process of opening the heart and the faculty of compassion, one's life experiences and oftentimes what is perceived as pain, serve to open the individual by creating what has been called a "soft spot" of vulnerability. You are moving towards a reality where Love is the ruler and beings will be able to perceive knowledge and information telepathically, not necessarily by going through painful experiences. Those that have chosen this path are blessed by their selflessness and thirst for soul knowledge It has been said by your Wise Ones that at some point, "What one seeks begins seeking them," and this is true. As you meld completely with your soul's path and desire to serve, you pave the way for higher consciousness and the ability to spiritually "download" any and all information that is needed in the moment. ~ The Keepers
It is indeed possible to received channeled information that is not subject to ego/mind and its filters. When one is aligned with the wisdom-eye of the heart/soul, they are able to connect to their own source of Divinity and its highest loving aspects. It is possible and will be coming more so in your future, to be able to receive information and energy purely and without constraints, as the vehicle and mind of the channel have expanded to hold a higher frequency. The mind/ego aspects are not eradicated but assimilated in such a manner that they no longer post an impediment to the energies and information being presented. ~ The Keepers, 11/14/10
Wishing you all bright blessings in these magical times,
Rev. Irma Kaye Sawyer
Monday, October 4, 2010
Sedona Journey & Vision Quest - September 2010
Hello friends,
Thank you for your interest and questions about my recent trip to Sedona, AZ. I am still grounding in those powerful energies and experiences as I make my way back to my usual surroundings.
I found the entire town to be one big vortex! Of course the vortex sites themselves have their own special energies. I enjoyed Boynton Canyon the best. I heard from a local expert that they call Boynton the "misfit" vortex because it is so unique. No one has the same experience there twice. I went on two different days and explored different areas. In meditation on one day, I strongly saw and felt the presence of angels in my mind's eye. I could feel them doing a healing on me, felt predominantly in my energy body. It was very subtle, but powerful at the same time. I also climbed to the top of "Airport" vortex and found the energies there to be strong and more yang/masculine in their feel. I was guided to do a simple ritual there and let go of past energies that were hanging around in my energy field that were no longer of use.
I had an old back injury flare up on the trip also, which was a bit disconcerting as I had a lot of hiking to do. On day two of the trip, I was napping and actually felt hands working on me even though no one was present physically. It was so tangible that it woke me up! That was very interesting. After that experience the pain was lessened considerably. I saw in my vision upon falling asleep at night the most beautiful, angelic, female face. She appeared to be exotic in appearance like she could be Polynesian, but had a definite Native American feel to her energy. I heard from one of my new Sedona friends that she was "Lady Kachina" who is likened to the patron saint of Boynton Canyon. Beautiful! I felt her presence off and on for my entire trip of six days.
It is said that the strong spiritual energies of Sedona can bring up our fears and other blockages. It was quite interesting what it brought up for me; things that were quite unexpected and hidden out of sight of my conscious mind. I found the entire journey to be very profound and useful at the current stage of my path. I feel that my vibration was raised there considerably, and I plan to be diligent in keeping it that way through wholesome food, company and environment. I feel that in going there I experienced a definite shamanic initiation of sorts. I plan to lead groups there in the future, so I feel that I was given an attunement of sorts to the energy of the area.
I have been to several power spots in the US and Europe including Glastonbury, Joshua Tree and others; and found Sedona to be among the most pristine and powerful energy that I have ever experienced. I highly recommend a trip to all spiritual students and aspirants.
Bright Blessings to you all.
Thank you for your interest and questions about my recent trip to Sedona, AZ. I am still grounding in those powerful energies and experiences as I make my way back to my usual surroundings.
I found the entire town to be one big vortex! Of course the vortex sites themselves have their own special energies. I enjoyed Boynton Canyon the best. I heard from a local expert that they call Boynton the "misfit" vortex because it is so unique. No one has the same experience there twice. I went on two different days and explored different areas. In meditation on one day, I strongly saw and felt the presence of angels in my mind's eye. I could feel them doing a healing on me, felt predominantly in my energy body. It was very subtle, but powerful at the same time. I also climbed to the top of "Airport" vortex and found the energies there to be strong and more yang/masculine in their feel. I was guided to do a simple ritual there and let go of past energies that were hanging around in my energy field that were no longer of use.
I had an old back injury flare up on the trip also, which was a bit disconcerting as I had a lot of hiking to do. On day two of the trip, I was napping and actually felt hands working on me even though no one was present physically. It was so tangible that it woke me up! That was very interesting. After that experience the pain was lessened considerably. I saw in my vision upon falling asleep at night the most beautiful, angelic, female face. She appeared to be exotic in appearance like she could be Polynesian, but had a definite Native American feel to her energy. I heard from one of my new Sedona friends that she was "Lady Kachina" who is likened to the patron saint of Boynton Canyon. Beautiful! I felt her presence off and on for my entire trip of six days.
It is said that the strong spiritual energies of Sedona can bring up our fears and other blockages. It was quite interesting what it brought up for me; things that were quite unexpected and hidden out of sight of my conscious mind. I found the entire journey to be very profound and useful at the current stage of my path. I feel that my vibration was raised there considerably, and I plan to be diligent in keeping it that way through wholesome food, company and environment. I feel that in going there I experienced a definite shamanic initiation of sorts. I plan to lead groups there in the future, so I feel that I was given an attunement of sorts to the energy of the area.
I have been to several power spots in the US and Europe including Glastonbury, Joshua Tree and others; and found Sedona to be among the most pristine and powerful energy that I have ever experienced. I highly recommend a trip to all spiritual students and aspirants.
Bright Blessings to you all.
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