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Anna-Stina is a coming to dinner tomorrow for a belated birthday dinner. I'm making her favourites, borstch, pommes au gratin , potatisgratäng in Swedish or gratined potatoes in English. I never had this dish before I came here - its typically Swedish and very yummy dish dish layers of potatoes , onions , garlic , a little grated cheese and cream baked in a dish in the oven. A fresh rocket salad to go with that . There's gingernuts for later and also aubergine paté.

The borstch is always better made the day before. I feel quite sick because I taste as I go along. but, I'm all done now.

The Liverpool blog meet should be in full swing by now. Wooo hoooo to you all there I'm off to bed so I'll see you in the astral Night night Blogland !

Ego .. a kind of devil's advocate ?

"...your Ego is not a problem , in fact your Ego is essential to your fulfilling of your reason for being here. Because what we would describe your ego as, is as this physical countenance or ability to perceive.

Your ego is your physical focusser and if you did not have this egotistical ability to focus, then you would not be of any advantage to the non-physical energy.

So it is not having the Ego that is the problem it's using the Ego to EXCLUDE that is the problem. It is using the Ego to talk about what you DON'T WANT. If you were an egotistical being talking about what you DO WANT purely you would stay in sync with that non-physical energy and you would fulfil your reason for being."

Abraham-Hicks tape
G-5-18-96

There is just one thing that you have to remember:

It is good to feel good, it is good to feel good.

Clarity is your natural state of being.

Healthy is your natural state of being.

Eager is your natural state of being.

Loving is your natural state of being.

It is natural for you to have desire.

And it is natural for you to anticipate happy outcomes.

And it is natural for you to love.

And it is natural for you to sing.

And it is natural for you to play.

It is natural for you to skip.

It is natural for you to be joyful.

It is natural for you to know Well Being.

It is natural for you to expand.

It is natural for you to question.

It is natural for you to find interest.

It is natural for you to want more.

And it is natural for you to want to feel good.

And anything else, is resisting the natural state of who you are.

-- Abraham through Esther Hicks, Ashland, 20/7/02

www.abraham-hicks.com

"Actually, nothing here in your physical environment can be explained
ONLY through physical terms, and so, that which you do not understand, you force into a sort of logic, and the result of that is that the majority of you are living and working and seeing through eyes of tremendous misconceptions. "

"A New Beginning, Volume 2" by Esther Hicks

My apologies for :

Typos
Spelling mistakes
getting hold of the wrong end of the stick
reading only some words and not others
misunderstanding what you have written

YOu see.. I get all excited when reading and commenting on posts. Often in stitches over what I've read or THINK I've read *chuckles*

Making mistakes is brilliant though. Mistakes lead to discovery and learnings and inventions that would otherwise not happen.

It is thanks to OZZZY that I know that my favourite 4 lettered word is MORE !

MORE MORE MORE .. MIRA DO IT MORE

good innit ?

Got my paints and brushes out and did a bit of painting- one that I started in April .
So this is what it looks like now.
Used turpentine for some of the paints. Most of my oil paints are water soluble - don't ask me how - but there it is . Some I inherited from a friend who was going to live in Africa - and they are the ones that needed the turps. I've opened a window and keep it ajar tonight. The room needs airing.

In other news , noticed the Teddy Bear headlines and it really got my goat.

" Teddy Teacher Gillian Gibbons Charged In Sudan "
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20071128/twl-teddy-teacher-gillian-gibbons-charge-3fd0ae9.html

" If convicted, Ms Gibbons faces 40 lashes, six months in prison, or a fine. "

What is the world coming to - all because she allowed the children  to name teddbear Mohammed ????.. Jesus Christ !  Religion gone all wonky again.

This sort of thing makes me really cross.

Nicked from... ?

Instructions :

Use your first initial as the first letter of the answers the questions.

1. Famous Singer: Madonna
2. Four Letter Word: Moron
3. Street that you have been down: Marshal Street
4. Colour that expresses your mental state: Magenta
5. Gift/Present you would like to receive: Mac Lap Top
6. Type of Vehicle: moped
7. Things In A Souvenir Shop: Mr Man mug
8. Boy Name: Max
9. Girl Name: Mira
10. Favourite Movie Title: Meaning of Life

11. Alcoholic Drink: Moet & Chandon Champagne
12. Occupation: Millionaire
13. Famous Celebrity: Micheal Jackson
14. Magazine: Ms

15. U.K. City:Manchester
16. U.S. City:Memphis

17. Fruit: Mango
18. Reason For Being Late For Work: Meteor shower

19. Something You Throw Away: Mess

20. Something You Shout: MMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Marie , my hairdresser, told me about her painting yesterday while I was having my hair cut.

- I'd like to see your painting . I said
- I'll bring it in tomorrow , said Marie.

So , here is Marie with her painting.

Miramaze,
Your horoscopes for Wednesday November 28, 2007

General Daily Horoscope for everyone

We are excited by a Venus-Uranus biquintile and we may want to express our unconventional desires when the Moon struts into proud Leo at 8:24 am EST.( which would be round about NOW , 14:24 Stockholm time )

I want ...............I desire,

- a massage pedicure and manicure
- a weekend away of snogging and sex , wine ,good food and being pampered at some magical romantic wondrous place
- some lacy, silky sensuous undergarments that flatter my voluptuous feminine form and enhance this experience

OK .. maybe not unconventional ... you have a go .. see what unconventional desires you can express

Although not visible here , taken during their lunch break .

I woke up this morning to the noise of men and digger truck at work outside my window making quite a racket. I go into the bathroom to find no water in the taps.Of course I feel pissed off. It's inconvenient. There has been no warning either that our water would be cut off- water on tap that I so take for granted. There was a problem a few weeks ago, I suspect it has something to do with that.

Whatever.. my point is , I can either feel angry and frustrated OR I can accept what is and find a way to be happy despite this inconvenience.

My horoscope today says :

" You may find yourself feeling happy and in good spirits as you attend to your daily activities today. Your good mood could make even the most routine tasks at work and home feel enjoyable, and you might inspire others around you to also have a good time. You can take advantage of your mood by spreading good cheer wherever you go. If you meet someone who appears to be having a bad day, you can lift their spirits by saying a few kind words or sharing a humorous comment. If you have some spare time today, consider helping the less fortunate, as your buoyant spirit could create a wonderful bright spot in their day. Even if tension arises during the day, you can keep your mood positive by refusing to let outside circumstances affect you."

I suddenly realised that I , as the writer of my story , can make this true. I can empower myself by consciously choosing to keep a positive attitude regardless of what happens around me . Doing so I become a co- creator with the universe working WITH " what is " to attract more positive energy, which continues to enhance my mood. Great , innit ?

You can say  anything  you like while my back is turned .....

She took a lot off the length, would you believe - it's much shorter at the front and I have a fringe too !

The curls are natural ,by the way , curly in some places , wavy in others.

If I could swizzle my head around , I 'd get cracking with colour dyes adding red and orange and aubergine highlights and more blond  tips. I'm after a fox - fur effect

Prehaps it 's a  good  thing I don't  lol

Night night everyone

Went for a walk around the lake at lunchtime .
It was icy cold, but skies were blue and sun was shining brightly for a few hours.

The church on our street .

I ended my day at the hairdressers and had a good old natter with hairdresser Marie who told me she has started to paint . I promised to stop by tomorrow to see her painting.

One of the first things I did this morning was to phone my landlord about the " hanged man " He confirmed what I already knew and added that C. was still alive on Sunday , but in a coma. He'd also said that he'd asked social services to put C. in assisted living accomodation as it was quite apparent that he was not able to look after himself. He'd head nothing from them. So , that's all we know. It feels that C. has moved on. I do hope so.

Deep in the centre of my being there is an infinite well of love .
I now allow this love to flow to the surface.
It fills my heart,my body my mind, my consciousness,my very being and radiates out from me in all directions and returns to me multiplied.

A few days ago I found out that my neighbour had hanged himself ( Shocking news ) The decorator had found him in the morning, had freaked out , the police and ambulance were called in. I was shocked but not surprised.

Tonight the neighbour who told me this had spoken to another neighbour who is a policeman who had said that the man was not in fact dead. The decorator had come in , seen him hanging from the kitchen ceiling, freaked out and called for help. The hanged man by this time had been hanging for 10 minutes or so. A real cry for help .. and a clumsy one at that.

I'm sorry .. I feel both upset and angry. I think I must phone the landlord and find out for sure ask for a statement or something. Isn't it our right to know or is it none of our business ? What do you think ?

Back home again after dinner and listening to Leonard Cohen. It's the only music I can bare to listen to these days. He has such as soothing voice. It's not as of listen to every word either, after all it's in the background , but the odd phrase that I catch now and then is enough.

I was somewhat blunt in giving advice today and was snapped at. I wish I could be more tactful. Choice of words, presentation, tone of voice is everything. Often it's not WHAT you say , but HOW you say it.

A 14 year old teenager was found smoking , the second time in two months and was grounded and his priviledges including computer taken away until Christmas *sighs*. What if he can't stop smoking ? What if he is addicted ? After all , trhe parent smokes two cigarettes a day. That is not being a good role model. If he is going to smoke he will find ways of doing it. The stress of not having computer and being grounded is enough reason for anyone to turn to drink ???

It's not easy being a parent or a teenager , I know. I was accused of not being supportive to the parent , In this case my sympathies lay with the teenager. WHy ? I continue to rebel and have contempt for authority

It's a beautiful sunny day for once and I'm meeting my collegues in town for lunch.

That's all I have to say for now.

All is well and unfilding as it should

Enjoy your Monday everyone . May it be an excellent start to this week.

" Under the Tuscan Sun" is such an enjoyable film.

It is said that "Whatever is going on in your mind is what you are attracting." so I shall retreat into Dreamland now while the thoughts, emotions and images are still fresh and alive in my soul.

Ciao , ciao .... night night

xxx

I first woke up at around 9 , It was dark. I went back to bed. The next time I woke up it was noon , and still dark and gloomy. It is now 3 pm and getting seriously dark as the sun, whereever it is, is setting.

I'm still in my kaftan and that's the way I'll stay all day today.

It's quiet in Blogland today.

Desperate Housewives is on though , plenty of action there

TTFN

You only get what you give away

.. an interesting thought.

There was a layer of ice covering the lake. Frost on the ground. Brrrrr.
Walking around the lake is a meditation for me. I needed it today to clear my head. The ducks especially are fun. They simply ARE. No worries or cares.

I've just heard that my neighbour, Cris , committed suicide last night.The painter who was decotrating his flat,found him this morning, He'd hung himself.

I'm shocked but not surprised. Cris was not well. He was physically and mental ill.Apparently he's been hospitalised a couple of times. He would play loud rock music in the middle of the night and shower obsessively during the day. He told me once that he had a degenerative disease that affected his coordination and speech and the doctors had said it would only get worse.

Apart from that he showed obsessive compulsive behaviour and was paranoid. A couple of weeks ago he asked to used my toilet saying that his was out of order. He would also ask for asprin claiming he had a headache and a plaster as he had hurt himself. He lent me a simpson's DVD, which I borrowed even though I don't have a DVD player.

Looking back all these things were probably cries for help, but the help he needed was far beyond what any of us could give. It was very difficult to talk to him as he would rattle on nonsensically and not hear what was being said to him. Poor lad suffered a lot.

Loving Spirit of All That Is
Embrace Cris'soul
May he find the Light, Love and Peace
that escaped him here on the physical plane.
May Cris' soul be at peace.
Love and peace in all dimensions.
So be it and so it is.
Thank you ALL.

X

Right about now , our Meno is preparing " her fluffy Candaian arse " for lift off ( it will be a good one ) and the Blog Meets in the UK. Excellent organisation skills, Meno ! I don't know how you do it .RESPECT .

Bon Voyage , Meno .You Angels are with you, every precious instant.
Have a FANTASTIC time .. I know you will

(( hugs and kisses )))

I see I have LOADS of comments to reply to ....abundance strikes again and I am grateful , but right now I'm dragging myself away to see to business in the real other world,

Toodle pip .. may have photos on return.

xxxx's

If only that were true
Until it is , I've decided , for one day only , to "act as if it is true ".
Yes. Today all day , as it is the day of giving thanks for our friends across the big pond , today I will be grateful for everything, even the little things that piss me off.

And .. it's started alread.
I tried 4 or 5 times to change my status and deal with " notifications " and " pokes " on Facebook without success.
Am I going to curse and swear ?
NO !
I am laughing .. I really am .. at the absurdity of letting little pissy things like that get to me

Today I intend to love and bless Blogland and Facebook for the good times and all the good things they provided so generously.

Bless all bloggers . Thank you thank you thank you .
Bless my computer and the internet.
Bless my home
Bless my family , friends, neighbours , teachers , enemies
Bless all thoughts and actions
Bless dreams , day and night.

Bless water.
Bless sunlight and moonlight and rainbows.
Bless mobile phones.
Bless music and music providers and creators.
Bless art and colours, textures and forms.
Bless all things sensual and sexual , food , bodies, parts of bodies, scents and smells, tastes , feelings, emotions.
Bless all who inspire and inspiration.
Bless all the annóying things.
Bless all the money I have and the money that is on its way to me now.
Bless this post.
For this and more, I am truly grateful.

Yes, today , all day , no complaints whatsoever.

I've been in all day and people have been phoning me for information.
These are friends who are not computer literate.

One actually tricked me into doing a translation .
I hate translating and proof reading with a vengance.
Still , I do like a challenge and I like to find out answers to questions - ask me a question and I feel COMPELLED to answer - so I will rack my brains and google and whatever I have to do to find out and give a reasonable answer.

In other news friend rang to complain about dumped boyfriend who we think is a narcissist and borderline personality, if one is to use labels , which is not nice, but sometimes we do anyway. What can you do but listen ? Nathing Question is how much listening do you do before you unconsciously start to feed her obsessession ? I know she is really miserable ,tired , overworked, can't sleep, manic... it 's been like this for as long as I've known her. She and suffering are bedfellows. Fixing someone does not work . They have to want to fix themselves. Complaining all the time is no use. People have to be willing to change.

I shall make this affirmation my mantra too.

" I AM WILLING TO CHANGE "

Some of what I see in others obviously applies to me too.
And so to bed .. night night Blogland .
I wonder what shopwing tonight at the " Dreamland " cinema

One must have chaos in oneself in order to give birth to a dancing star.

-- Friedrich Nietzsche

From Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 7th, Americans of all generations will unite to telephone the offices of our Federal House of Representatives every 30 minutes to "Call for a Department of Peace!"

We must act now. The impact of violence on Americans of all ages is too painful and costly, and the opportunities for peace are too great. We must make it known that all of us, from all generations, Call for a Department of Peace!

By calling every 30 minutes for a week, we make it known that the Department of Peace is of importance to our congressional districts. See below to sign up for one time slot, and how to organize your friends, family, and network to do the same!

http://www.thepeacealliance.org/emails/alerts/spa_nat_callin.htm

Sounds like a good idea to me . In the USA and elsewhere

Last night in my dream I was with someone who knew how to make snakes out a tiniest particle.

It was fascinating. This magician, he must have been a magician because he could do these amazing things , touched a little speck and it turned into a snake that flew around in the air.

I was also shown this Empress card.

I noticed also that it was not from my Mythic Tarot deck, but from another deck that I recognise .

Then, I saw the text of William Blake's " Jerusalem "

And did those feet in ancient time
walk upon England’s mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
on England’s pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
among these dark Satanic Mills?

Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
till we have built Jerusalem
In England’s green and pleasant Land.

Interesting interpretation here :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_did_those_feet_in_ancient_time

Altogether an enjoyable night of dreaming. My unconscious seems to be working hard to send me messages from deep within my psyche.

I feel encouraged.

On reflection I think that the meeting at Theres' on Saturday was most meaningful and really started to stir things up. All sorts of things are surfacing now .

Five of Chalices is my Tarot card for today.

* mira stops whining and boo hooing *
Tissues are a great invention
Thank you trees.
you will be recycled.
Prehaps I should have used tea-towels ???
Oh no
Guilt
No ,, seriously . Catharsis over ( for now)

I am now grateful for this opportunity to work with my emotions

I've also stumbled upon a couple of quotes ( Thank you Angels )

“The key is to not resist or rebel against emotions or to try to get around them by devising all sorts of tricks; but to accept them directly, as they are.”
-- Takahisa Kora

I do get emotional from time to time and it's OK. It feels good to share both happiness and sadness on here . It's all good. It all passes.

On the surface it looks like suffering .. it is painful.. sort of .. but bearable.

When emotions well up within me, I 'm feeling a mixture of things; sadness, overwhelm , anger, frustration, disappointment , anxiety, shame ,embarassment, pride even.

Emotions are energy in motion. , I have learned.

When I experience an emotion as energy, as mere sensation, without labelling it, it moves through me and is gone.

When I surrender to it , it passes through me,

Funny thing is , that in the middle of bawling my eyes out one part of me is aware of this ... and it feels like someone is there holding my hand.

It’s no big deal really.
It probably looks worse than it is.

Resisting only makes things worse.
This is probably the best advice I can give to anyone who is feeling sad ..just go ahead a bawl your eyes out if you can !

Relief.

“Our sadness is an energy we discharge in order to heal. … To hold it in is to freeze the pain within us.”
-- John Bradshaw

Disappointments.
Sometimes it takes just one thing
forthe tears to start to flow .
Crocodile tears
I'm feeling very low and drained at this moment.
Everything is an effort and uphill struggle.
It's been made worse by that cold, on and off for the past fortnight but now gone,
I'm feeling very vulnerable and alone
at a low point.
Breathing and staying with the feeling.
Surrendering.
I know from past experience that it does not last
.. nevertheless a pain while it does.!!!
Tears don't have to be dramatic.
Tears simply are.
Feeling better already.
*sigh*
There's nothing like a good cry.

P.S. Sympathy will just set me off again .. so don't do it, please .

In my dream last night I'm watching some white hens . I think they are in some kind of enclosure but the front is open.

I see them dancing and also wrestling .. like people do, only they were using their wings.

Later these hens are taken across the yard to a new place but while my back is turned they have disappeared . Where have they gone ? I am surprised. There is nowhere for them to go . I shrug my shoulders and dismiss it, but my sister's voice is concerned. We must find them .. we are responsible for them.

The dustbin men woke me around 7 am , noisy feckers Still.. I', glad they cart away all our rubbish.

Spent an hour looking through my notebook of notes and posted them in my on- line notebook . Easier to read than my handwriting. Some examples.

All form of insanity is the fear of losing control.

Whan you allow yourself to be vulnerable ,
in THAT moment you are INVULNERABLE .

Our petty concerns fall away when we contemplate the INFINITE .

Control is a substitute for love

Anger is the need to control

Anxiety is fear of losing control

Frustration is not getting the control you need

Depression is when you face helplessness and lost control, fear of loving who you are .

********

Antidote to feeling helpless :

If you can't do something about it
- don't THINK about it .

*********
FEAR

Fear is a catalyst for the exporation of growth.

*********

SURRENDER

Any attempt to surrender is futile
but
when you wanyt to see the real
surrender becomes automatic .

********

Are these thoughts mine ? I've made them mine. They all come from the collective .. the world soul

Quote Old_Nick :

" Someone suggested a bloggers version of that calendar idea, for charity of course. I think a few people were up for it but I don't think it got past the thinking out loud stage. "

Meno .. how about taking this on ?

( see my sunflower post on calender girls )

Great to end the day with a film- " Calendar Girls " - set in Yorkshire , which is where I come from originally , so it has added sentimental value. Also good to know that the work of the Calendar Girls continues today. and is in memory of John Baker who died from non-Hodgkin?s lymphoma in 1998 at the age of 54.

There were some lovely lines in the film about woman not reaching full bloom until later on in life .. before going to seed.

"The flowers of Yorkshire are like the women of Yorkshire Every stage of their growth has its own beauty, but the last phase is always the most glorious. Then very quickly they all go to seed. Which makes it ironic my favourite flower isn't even indigenous to the British Isles, let alone Yorkshire. I don't think there's anything on this planet that more trumpets life than the sunflower. For me, that's because of the reason behind its name. Not because it looks like the sun but because it follows the sun. During the course of the day, the head tracks the journey of the sun across the sky. A satellite dish for sunshine. Wherever light is, no matter how weak, these flowers will find it. And that's such an admirable thing. And such a lesson in life."

Rigjht , I'm off to dreamland now  Night night  Blogland

Rang Theres to thank her for the party yesterday savoured the bright moments of yesterday's party.

Shortly after that a long chat with a friend. Seems that all sorts of skeletons have been coming out of her proverbial family cupboard. It turns out that her ex and father of her child has two children that he has kept secret. He and his present wife, who apparently drinks too much and mixes alcohol with meds , had got into a fight. He'd hit her, which resulted in her being taken to hospital all battered and bruised but nothing life threatening and his being detained in prison. This will mean that he'll lose his job and will presumably get help with his anger management- Maybe a blessing in disguise. It's disturbing to think that things really have to come to a head before any action is taken.

I've been hearing a lot about the mental health problems of friends and acquaintances recently. Young people 20 something being diagnosed with schizophrenia and as mano - depressive. I started to wonder if this was mainly a Scandinavian problem. After a quick google I found that WHO - world health organisation had this to say:

Mental, neurological and behavioural disorders are common to all countries and cause immense suffering. People with these disorders are often subjected to social isolation, poor quality of life and increased mortality. These disorders are the cause of staggering economic and social costs.

Barriers to effective treatment of mental illness include lack of recognition of the seriousness of mental illness and lack of understanding about the benefits of services. Policy makers, insurance companies, health and labour policies, and the public at large – all discriminate between physical and mental problems.
Most middle and low-income countries devote less than 1% of their health expenditure to mental health. Consequently mental health policies, legislation, community care facilities, and treatments for people with mental illness are not given the priority they deserve.

http://www.who.int/mental_health/en/

It's about time the whole issue of mental health was examined in the clear light of day.It needs a good old seeing to. Something must be done if we are to put and end tp the consequences of volence, bullying and other forms of abuse a lot of which stem from mental ill- health and suffering. Treatment for the abused and abusers is essential for a healthy society.

And so it was, that High Priestess , Wise Woman, Homeopath , Herbalist, Therés , now retired, gathered her inner circle of friends al of whom had been her patients at one time, at her beautiful candlelit home by the great water , in the Scandinavian town known as Stockholm where she lives with her Naprapath hubby Bo.

It was a dark cold evening and the moon was waxing in the winter sky. as Lena, Elisabeth,Berit, Pia, Lillemor, Inger, Ingvor,and Mira arrived baring gifts and flowers for their gracious hostess.

Delicious food was served and real Champagne both flowed and was consumed. As the evening unfolded, each Wise Woman shared her story and her special connection to the hostess and with each telling The space became more energised and filled with magic. There was much talking but also deep and respectful listening for the Goddess herself was present and ready to share in the laughter and wipe away the tears as emotions swelled and overflowed. This was a blessing from the Divine Feminine,and it was fun and greatly appreciated.

"The soul requires duration of time -- rich,
thick, deep, velvety time -- and it thrives on
rhythm. Soul can’t be hurried or harried .... We may go
through many events in the day and experience
nothing because the soul has not had the
opportunity to feel them from many different points of
view."

Slowing down in order to be truly present in every situation aand really enjoying savouring things is important to me now.

This is the first time that a cutting has sprouted roots !  I followed Mrs P's instructions and choose a non- flowering cutting. Didn't have any rooting powder so just stuck it in water. 

A few days agoI I found my lentil sprouts that I'd forgotten to water . They were in a sorry state , so I buried them in a nearby pot - as one does . THEY have started to sprout now . I wonder what will become of them ? There's not much light during the winter.You can see how they are stretching towards the light . Bless

Why is the Light Different in Paris? An interesting thought from www.lightworker.com. I've always thought that the light here in Stockholm has a certain quality that I've not seen anywhere else.

" Artists and photographers know the different reflections of light instinctively, yet science has not been able to quantify this phenomenon. Why is that? It is because your heart energy has an effect on everything around you. What you love becomes a part of you. Your heart energy has an effect on every molecule that gathers around you from the Universal Field. You have a magnetic universal field that precedes you before you pick up the phone, or before you walk into a room. It precedes you in everything you do. It starts aligning the energy and particles for your manifestation before you actually step into action. When you walk down the street and pass a statue on the corner, that the statue is charged with your energy as you walk by.

All things are collectors of light and every time you shine your light on an object it then holds a portion of that light. Like charging a battery, physical objects all collect and hold the energy they are given. You have all experienced jewelry or other prized possessions from your ancestors that hold their energy even though they have ling since passed. This is because they have had such a strong charge from being loved by the owner that they carry the light charge long after their death.

The easiest way for us to explain this is to say that once your light shines upon an object that object then carries some of your light. If that light is reinforced it will be a constant reflector of your light.If not, the charge will eventually fade. That has to do with your uniqueness. "

"Because of its phantom nature, and despite elaborate defense
mechanisms, the ego is very vulnerable and insecure, and it sees
itself as constantly under threat.

This, by the way, is the case even if the ego is outwardly very
confident.

Now remember that an emotion is the body's reaction to your mind.

What message is the body receiving continuously from the ego, the
false, mind-made self? Danger, I am under threat. And what is the
emotion generated by this continuous message?

Fear, of course.

Fear seems to have many causes. Fear of loss, fear of failure, fear
of being hurt, and so on, but ultimately all fear is the ego's fear
of death, of annihilation. To the ego, death is always just around
the corner.

In this mind-identified state, fear of death affects every aspect of
your life.

For example, even such a seemingly trivial and "normal" thing as the
compulsive need to be right in an argument and make the other person
wrong - defending the mental position with which you have identified -
is due to the fear of death.

If you identify with a mental position, then if you are wrong, your
mind-based sense of self is seriously threatened with annihilation.
So you as the ego cannot afford to be wrong. To be wrong is to die.
Wars have been fought over this, and countless relationships have
broken down.

Once you have disidentified from your mind, whether you are right or
wrong makes no difference to your sense of self at all, so the
forcefully compulsive and deeply unconscious need to be right, which
is a form of violence, will no longer be there.

You can state clearly and firmly how you feel or what you think, but
there will be no aggressiveness or defensiveness about it. Your sense
of self is then derived from a deeper and truer place within
yourself, not from the mind.

Watch out for any kind of defensiveness within yourself.

What are you defending?

An illusory identity, an image in your mind, a fictitious entity. By
making this pattern conscious, by witnessing it, you disidentify from
it.

In the light of your consciousness, the uncon-scious pattern will
then quickly dissolve. This is the end of all arguments and power
games, which are so corrosive to relationships.

Power over others is weakness disguised as strength.

True power is within, and it is available to you now."

From the book " The Power of Now ", by Eckhart Tolle .

Had a chat with mum on the phone this evening and told her that I wouldn't be coming over for Christmas but will go over for her birthday, 2nd March and stay 10 days so we can have some quality time together without the fuss of Christmas.

My two sisters will be there anyway so that will be enough excitement. We are all quite strong personalities so our reunions tend to be cathartic .

She seemed to be well and in good spirits. She'd just finished watching her programmes.She'd grazed her leg while gardening and it is not healing very well. She 's been to the doctor's and the nurse had put a dressing on and will go again on Thursday. These wounds on legs can be nasty. I do hope they know what they are doing. Sensitive subject. She's had a course of antibiotics for it and they are hoping it will do its trick. I didn't want to say too much. I'll send her reiki tonight Please feel free to send her ( Lina ) reiki too, I'll call again next Thursday.

Also had a chat with Johanna who might be getting this cold that's doing it's rounds. I recommended my sage tea of course and the bitter grapefruit seed drops which worked a treat for me

Night night good people .. may the force be with you and the goddess bless you as you work and play.

Time for my first post.

It was lovely and sunny today and today's daylight passed by ever so quickly.

My cold seems to be leaving.I am no longer surrounded by a mountain of discarded tissues and kitchen roll.So far so good. I attribute part of this success to sage tea and more recently to bitter grapefruit seed drops They seem to wipe out every bug known to man and woman. They are very very bitter but excellent taken in a banana passionfruit and orange smoothie. I think I'm on to something here

I'm feeling GRUMPY ( and grumpy doesn't mind ) well I was . I was feeling really grumpy an hour ago until I started reading my friends' blogs and commenting.Grumpy left in a huff.

Let me see if I can return to grumpy mode without laughing.

Ahem

It's not easy trying to be grumpy , but grumpy is everything when I am there, sore nose and all .

I shall return when I am in the grumpy mode again .
Meanwhile , late lunch and then out into the snow and dark .
Yep, that should do it

If your life was a dream , what would its message be ?

H. has asked me twice “ if those events were in a dream , what would they mean ? “

Our inner and outer lives are intertwined. During sleep a part of our soul detaches from our body and travels back to its source, an eternal realm beyond time, space, and motion. What we see or do in our waking state is affected by where Spirit takes us during these nocturnal wanderings through the ethers and vice versa.

I couldn’t resist watching K- Pax again , before going to bed last night. Doesn’t matter that I’ve seen it 3 or 4 times already. I always ¨pick up somthing.I also had a powerful collage of dreams last night.

I am sure my dreams are filled with messages about what I need to look at and change. I specifically asked Spirit “ What do you want me to know right now? Tell me in my dream “ So all that remains to do is to decode the messages which came in pictures and symbols.

I am trying hard to connect . It feels a bit like downloading a new computer program. It takes time to download on an old equipment Sometime old software and programs need to be removed before the new ones can be installed. The messages are getting through ,though but not fully . There are blocks. The repeated sequences in my dreams suggest this . Repetition in order to succeed.Also a bit like connecting the old way with Dial Up !

I need to remove fears to make way for opportunities coming my way.

This is why I love sleeping . This is when I do most of my important work . During the waking state I’m usually oblivious to the messages my Higher Self is sending me, but in the dream state I can't escape.

Breedlove Jacxk Nicholson ) You're just going to have to trust me about this, this one thing. You need a lot of drinks.

Aurora: ( Shiley Laclaine ) To break the ice?
Breedlove: To kill the bug that you have up your ass.

" Terms of Endearment " and it's their first date.

So after lunch , Aurora and Breedlove ride off onto the beach in his silver Corvette , him steering with his feet, sitting on the open roof and yelling: "Breedlove at the helm! Just keep pumping that throttle!"

"Fly me to the moon," he cries moments before he's ejected out of the car and into the sea. She jummps out into the water after him to apologize and asks "How are you?" to which he replies

" If you wanted to get me on my back, you just had to ask me."

Brilliant lines in this film. A great one for pausing and zooming backwards and forwards.

Jack Nicholson is always in these caustic relationship dramas, isn't he?

Anyway .. I enjoyed that with my roast veggies in olive oil and garlic with balsamico

How's everyone doing this chilly and dark Saturday in November ?

Message 57 Shadow Shapes

The physical reality in which you are embodied has much beauty and wonder. It offers the opportunities to express gratitude and appreciation. From our perspective your physical reality is patterns of light vibrations. Humans have the physical equipment that allows them to see and observe the patterns of light vibrations as solid.

This is called the “illusion”. You see the tree outside your window – it appears solid. You could climb this tree in its solidness. You are well aware of the accumulation of leaves which drop from this tree. They are also solid. They have form, texture, shape, and weight. If you cut this tree down, the wood that you could burn would provide warmth. It is a solid, dense, very slow vibrational energy.

The vibrational patterns, the template, the design of this tree are all held in place on the sixth dimension. Remember as a child when you would make shadow shapes upon the wall with the light? It is similar to that concept. Your fingers created the shape of the dog or bird and the light behind your hand created the shadow on the wall.

The physical realities that feel solid and appear real in the third and fourth dimensions are held in place by the reflection of divine intent in the sixth dimension. Remember everything, everything is vibration.

( a littole aside : funny .. I heard that the fashion industry were going to use holograms instead of real life models because that way they could have them as thin as they wanted . I wonder how holgrams work ... )

Just as there are vibrations of sound that are vibrating too fast or too slow for your ears to hear, there are light vibrational patterns that are moving so fast your eyes cannot see the vibrations.

Spirit embodied in the human form is restricted by beliefs in limitations. The human body was designed to operate, maneuver and manage the energetic signatures of the third and fourth dimensions. Spirit, divine mind, your multidimensional self, has waited for you to become aware and dwell in your expanded consciousness, anchored in the physical realms.

A multidimensional human has the capacity to see and sense the shadow shapes on the wall as well as seeing and sensing the hand that is making the pattern and the awareness that they are the light which shines on the hand that makes the shadow.
This elevated awareness allows you to either shift the light or change the patterns or shadow shapes that the hand is making.

There will come a time you will see the tree, and see the energy vibrations resonating from the tree and sense how the tree is touching and weaving into your matrix. This awareness will expand to include the stars.

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I had 3 notches put in the belt I bought six months ago to hold up my jeans. Sometimes I use the first notch , sometimes the second one. I've not yet used the third one . Hope springs eternal.

Mind you ,today I learned that money that I was expecting might not come for another 6 weeks. so tightening of the belt or even corset , if I had one , will be necessary. Boring stuff, Might get to that third notch by necessity See how the universe steps in ? Divine humour.

On the other hand .. why not manifest wealth to fill the coffers ? That too should be possible. A little prosperity thinking and acting.Creating rather than economising.Focus on solutions Mira , rather than problems.

I refuse to be manipulated by fear *bangs fist down assertively a la Meno and stamps foot for good measure *

To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.
--William Blake

Four machine loads of laundry - sheets , towels and knickers, socks , jeans , tops .. you name it .. washed Two trips up and down the stairs ( no lift ) to the bowels of the earth to where the grotty laundry room is.

The fitted sheet is now dry so clean sheets on my bed tonight.

I also made waffles and scoffed them all with some yummy raspberry jam

Oh yes - and I also told my neighour that I am not swapping flats with them. She is coming for a Tarot reading tomorrow.

Right .. I'm going to put the smalls in the tumble drier and then shower and bed.

There's snow on the way , I'm told .

Message 55 Fear

When the human experiences fear…they drop into a place where they are operating on automatic.

It is "fear" that allows a human to be manipulated…be it fear of the dentist or fear of death or fear evoked by the evening news. It is in that place of unconsciousness…that mental place of operating on automatic that the mass populace usually vibrates. Fear is the key that triggers imbalanced and unconscious patterns.

Notice when you fear something you are becoming powerless. You are easy to manipulate. You disconnect with your Source. You dropped into unconscious behavior. Fear is the key that unlocked that door. Fear triggers your personal insecurities. Be ever diligent…be ever aware…watch closely what experiences…what thoughts…what images…what words trigger your personal fear.

Be aware of the ways that you divert your feeling of fear…the ways you distract yourself…notice the tools you have learned to keep the feelings or vibrations of fear at an unconscious distance

When you experience "fear" in the moment…grab it before it hides…expose it…express it and love it free. "Fear" keeps you from staying in the NOW.

So when you recognize your personal "fears"…deactivate them. You can use your tools of sound…of expression…of sharing…of exploring why the "fear" is there. Where did it come from? How long have you hid it? You can process your "fear" lovingly, consciously and as you do you are more available to yourself…you are more available to others. You are more connected to your Source.

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The Prof called right in the middle of an email. He's at the Systembolaget ( wine and spirits hop ) in his lunch hour and has been instructed by his lovely Johanna to buy wine as they have been invited out to dinner , somewhere ,by someone, he doesn't really know where , in Lindingö ( details details .. he is his mamma's son lol )

Get that wine we drank at your mum's place.
Right, says he , but cannot remember the name
Mum is called to the rescue.
Awww ....thinks mum .. isn't that sweet .. and We have a laugh about it and exchange a few bits of news as he finds the wine and pays.

Precious little things that make me happy

It's lovely being blessed
I've been blessed by a couple of friends on here tonight and it's a lovely warm and fuzzy feeling. :yes.
Thank you !

*mwaaah*

In fact , the posts I've read this evening have all been spiritual.
There's been a theme.
Our angels are about , flapping their wings and dispersing wisdom

Blessings to all who are experiencing " the dark night of the soul"

May the light of your soul guide you .
May dawn find you awake and alert
May you go into the night blessed , sheltered and protected.
May your soul calm , console and renew you .

Thank you , thank you, thank you !
xxxx

If you are going through hell , keep going .

-- Winston Churchill

From ; http://sos.org/who.html

By spirituality we refer to life's great spiritual quest, the rediscovery of our inherent divinity as souls, as conscious spiritual beings created in the image and likeness of God. This is not an intellectual or emotional awareness, but a practical realization attained as we enter within ourselves through meditation. All scriptures declare this to be life's supreme purpose and achievement. True and lasting happiness comes only when we reclaim our nature as spiritual beings.

By peace we mean inner peace-the deep and abiding calm that is born of a conscious connection with God. However, Science of Spirituality also cherishes and works for outer peace, the communal harmony for which the world today so fervently prays. The peace to which we aspire transcends race, creed, and nationality. While celebrating our outer diversity, true peace summons us to a deeper vision of unity, one based on the spiritual perception of our fundamental oneness at the level of the soul.

By service we first mean service to ourselves through nurturing our own inner awakening. As we deepen our connection with God, the fragrance gained from that blossoming overflow from us, manifesting in acts of love and compassion for others. The spiritual path, we believe, is dynamic and life-affirming. Our inner lives are not separate from our outer lives. As we advance in meditation and behold God's light within ourselves, we see the same light shining in others. From this understanding arises a natural open-heartedness and a passion to work for the welfare of others. "

http://sos.org/who.html

The other day I saw a programme on TV about two Swedes exploring and sampling many religions of the world to arrive at their own religion. The series ends next week by which time they are supposed to be done.

It occured to me that is very similar to what I am doing , yet for me it will take a life time

Someone I don't know added me on Facebook without a message.
Now that usually annoys me , but giving the sender the benefit of the doubt I wrote back asking them to introduce themselves. Turns out to be a really interesting like-minded soul based in Cairo , Egypt.
She sent me this link to a project that she and a team of Anglo/ Egyptian friends had put together

http://www.spiritme.org/mission_statment.php

I especially like their VISION and Mission statement

" Mission Statement: Spirit Of The Middle East ©
'Honouring the Earth and Uniting the People'
OUR MISSION OUR ORGANISATION

If we gradually shift away from a materialistic society towards a new bottom line of healthy living, decent human values, kindness and generosity then and only then will this change take place. Understanding and tolerance of each other and ecological responsibility are urgent imperatives on a global scale if this planet is to survive.

read more here: http://www.spiritme.org/mission_statment.php

The Internet is marvellous !

Was supposed to go to Enköping today but simply could not get it together.

Slept badly last night; dreams and nightmares,

Glad I stayed at home.
Beth sent healing and I've been resting and sleeping all day , feeling really wiped out. No energy for anything ; arms and legs like jelly . Must be the cold bug returning for a final round before leaving

What was that weird dream about last night?
When I have more energy I'll think about it

Good news :
Mammography results came back.
" no signs of breast cancer"
Thank you , thank you , thank you !

Night night Blogland . Sorry for being so boring .... TTFN .. enjoy your evening

I've got brocolli and carrots and nice fish but it's not what I want and crave.

I want real chips and a glass of wine
It will take a while to make - 30-40 minutes.
Shall I bother?
Had a banana and mixed fruit smoothie just now which was nice
Decisions to be made.
right
scrub tatties ,keep peel on, cut into chips drizzle with olive oil sprinke with sea salt , bunbg in t'oven and have glass of wine while waiting.

Done !

Nice and healthy again tomorrow

The internet gets a bad press. Some of it deserved , some not.

I was discussing the internet with my doctor today. Bottom line is that the internet is a tool and as a tool it must be used with discernment ; used wisely.

It is easy to become addicted to the internet and to go into " zombie mode " as I call it . BUT it is also a fantastically useful tool that can be used creatively.

I've already discovered its benefits; fantastic source of information the equivalent of a world library,communication,blogging , emails, a medium for creative self-expression...

How has the internet changed your life ?
How do you use this tool ?

Just watche part 2 of Jennifer Fox's film ,

FLYING: CONFESSIONS OF A FREE WOMAN, which premiered at the International Film Festival of Amsterdam (IDFA) and the Sundance Film Festival 2007.

"Confessions of a free woman "

http://www.flyingconfessions.com/about_Brief.php

What does the modern woman want? Where does she fit in today's world?"

Never before in our collective human history have so many women had such autonomy to construct a life of their own creation. Yet, the terrain is still rocky and 'choice' does not necessarily bring happiness, let alone freedom. Meanwhile, old models of femaleness still haunt women everywhere.

In this six-hour tour de force, FLYING: CONFESSIONS OF A FREE WOMAN, master storyteller Jennifer Fox lays bare her own turbulent life to penetrate what it means to be a free woman today. As her drama of work and relationships unfolds over four years, our protagonist travels to over seventeen countries to understand how diverse women define their lives when there is no map. Employing an ingenious new camera technique, called "passing the camera", Fox creates a documentary language that mirrors the special way women communicate. Over intimate conversations around kitchen tables from South Africa to Russia, India and Pakistan, she initiates a groundbreaking dialogue among women, illuminating universal concerns across race, class and nationality. Part delectable soap opera, sociopolitical inquiry, and narrative experiments, FLYING sweeps us up into an addictive international adventure chronicled with sincerity, innovation and elegance.

—Caroline Libresco, SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL catalogue'

Can't wait to see parts 3, 4, 5 and 6

Don't think I've written a post today have I ?

Went upstairs to see my neighbours flat and have a chat.
Tried to see myself living there , but it didn't work . I like my own flat too much. There's no way I'm leaving my flat for this one.

We had a nice chat though.

Later I vaccuued and washed the kitchen floor and actually enjoyed doing it

Watched two films and fell asleep on the couch.
Chatted to Valerie in Atlanta
That's about it

*yawn* altogether a lovely laid back day

Hope you're all having a good day

The batteries in my camera died too , may they RIP .

*sighs*

Lots and lots of people there lighting candles and putting flowers on graves of dear departed souls.

Jill and I met in Gamla Stan and took the train there.
First we went to her mother and brother's grave which is in a part of the cemetery I'd never visited before. There was a grave there that was between two poplar trees and they had been trimmed in such a way to make the tombstone look as if it was in a cave.

After that we went to the chapel to listen to the choir - quite grand they were . I shed a few tears . Certain pieces really move me. It's like turning the taps on ! Worls every time !

I came well prepared this year - brought a couple of those party torches for outside as they last longer and don't get extinguished by the rain like the other namby pamby ones do.

I also brought a special lighter as matches and ordinary lighters don't work too well.

MIssed Kjell though. Waved to Tant Alice and Olga from afar. there's no way I can find their graves without Kjell who seems to have some sort of inbuilt homing device

Sent Kjell , in the Canary Isles , a text message to report on everything and got one back :
" Thank you for keeping this tradition. We're having a great time here .. love and kisses "

The rascal .. I want my creme caramel

Had to make my own dinner. Grilled salmon with sweetcorn and yoghurt and garlic sauce .. on my 3rd glass of wine .. knocked the first one over and broke it . Wine went all over a pair of shoes too which I " washed " ..second glass I've broken this week. I don't usually break things.. must be hexed ......

Bye for now
xxxx's

Anyone who knows me well knows that this is one of the more morbid mysterious highlights of my year. Kjell and I go and visit his " tant Alice and Olga " who have a " a room" there. ( Kjells words ) This year , this dear old friend of 30 more years has scaboosed off to the Canary Isles for a week , the rat. It's not just all the candles and spookiness, the candlelight concert , existential walk and talk sharings through the woods that I miss but also the gourmet dinner afterwards .. Kjell's creme caramel that is to DIE for !!

This Stockholm cemetery was created between 1917 and 1920 by two young architects, Asplund and Lewerentz, on the site of former gravel pits overgrown with pine trees. The design blends vegetation and architectural elements, taking advantage of irregularities in the site to create a landscape that is finely adapted to its function. It has had a profound influence in many countries of the world.

Links
National Heritage Board of Sweden

Skogskyrkogården, Stockholm

http://www.stockholm.se/Extern/Templates/Page.aspx?id=179063

I think I'll go with someone else or on my own.

Watch this space for more news

Did the Picture personality quiz in Facebook and it is amazingly accurate .

Temperament Flexible
Nothing seems to bother you - you sail through life crisis free. It's not that your life doesn't have its ups and downs, it's just that you handle everything without unnecessary drama and antics. You approach each day fresh, not worrying about yesterday or tomorrow. You are confident that you can handle anything that comes your way and experience has shown that you are absolutely right about this.

( this is my AIM .. perhaps I have succeeded ? )

Interests
Simple
You are continually pursuing a simpler and less complicated life - you don't allow yourself to fall victim to all of the "should do's" that society continually bombards you with. You are thoughtful about your life choices and think in terms of yourself, others and the world in which we live. You have a great sense that we are part of something much bigger and we must be good to others, if we want others and the world to be good to us.

Amusement
Thoughtful
You are easily stressed out and overwhelmed - you need to take care of yourself first and foremost. Because you tend to be self reflective, you know your limits quite well and must remember to not exceed those limits. When you overwhelm your life with obligations and responsibilities, you tend to shut down and go into yourself even further. Take some time to find your serenity and kick back your feet.´

Passion
Emotional
For you passion is less about romance and sex - it's more about friendship and family.((( this includes extended family ))) Strong emotional bonds (( YES ! ))) and connections are your passion and your pleasure. You always let your loved ones know how much you love, respect and admire them.(( DO I ?? ))) You do this through kind words, loving actions and simple gestures. You count your blessings each day and express your love openly.( YES YES YES ))) You expect the same from others.(( would be nice .. lol .. not a demand )

A lot of goings on in our house all of a sudden.
we are talking to each other brought about by various events such as water being cut off last week and other dramas.

One neighbour Elizabeth , actually struck up a conversation with me last week because she had seen me on Facebook. It's quite strange when you think about it - connecting with one's neighbours through the net. lol

The very same neighbour and I have been exchanging messages and it turns out she and her hubby are interested in my flat. I have 2 bedrooms and they have one and a little person 1½ years old , so they want something bigger but ideally would like to stay here.

I love my flat. It is big for one person ,but then I also have my office at home. If I swapped with them it would mean cheaper rent and also downsizing. With careful planning I could use the living room as an office if I wanted to keep my office at home . My work and lifestyle and very much intergrated and that's the way I like it. I love my work and would do it for nothing, so it doesn't feel like work.

My nextdoor but one neighbour, around 40 , a bit spindly and looks younger, and quite boyish , is causing problems for all. He's not well and from what I understand has a degenerative disease which means that sometimes he's not quite there - coordination is poor, rattles on about things and doesn't hear what is being said to him and also plays loud music at 3 or 4 am which I don't hear but which annoys the others . He also showers constantly - a bit OCD obsessive compulsive. We don't know quite what to do about it. I was told that the police came one night and took him to the local "looney bin" for the night but they would not keep him as he was not suicidal. I don't get the impression that he is dangerous - he is always very civil and polite with me , but also very needy. Still , I have not been woken up at 4 am by his ringing the doorbell and standing there baseball bat in hand kicking himself because the person inside refused to open the door- well would you if you saw someone standing there armed with baseball bat ?

Tonight there is the most dreadful stench of sewers in the hall!!
"Is it me ?" he asks

No - it's not you , says I
Are you sure ?
No.. it's not you .. it's here in the hall .....
I'll go and shower ,,,,,
NO !!! LISTEN .. LISTEN VERY CAREFULLY .. IT IS NOT YOU .. IT IS HERE .. IN THE HALL .. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ?? ..TELL ME WHAt I'VE JUST TOLD YOU ....

This is the cause of the stench

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surstr%C3%B6mming

Some other neighbours are eating a Swedish delicacy known as SURSTRÖMMING .. fermented Baltic Herring ... to the rest of the word .. ROTTEN FISH !!!

I'm burning insense and windows are wide open .. it's the worst smell .. honestly .. like sewers ....

That's all for now hope your Friday is going well

Turns out the couple I met by chance two weeks ago were not swingers two quite ordinary pleasant enough people .The presentation was about one of these get rich quick schemes.. the sort that "change your life and bring in loads of cash and fun for very little effort."

Very American , a bit like Herbal Life and Nikken.similar concept. You buy a start package and then you start selling the idea and products to your friends and others.Apparently it's been around for about 50 years.

2 books were mentioned:

Robert T Kiyosaki 's " Poor Dad Rich Dad "
Household Gold by Dr Steve W Price.

The organisation behind it is called AMWAY started by 2 Dutch guys

Other links
www.nutrilite.com
www.espring.com
www.artistry.com

I promised to give Hans my honest feedback

I liked the products and the fact that they are ecological and reasonably priced.

I don't like the idea of selling .The concept is too American. The meetings that Hans raved about were gatherings of 7,000 people which I find very Bily Grgaham like and evangelical. Nope .. not my cup of tea. It's not what I want to do with my time. Yes, I like meeting people and helping people, but not in this way. Sorry. Not for me.

I also thought the 1½ spent was far too long
It's too long to be interested in anything.

What I wouldn't mind is buying some products from Hans without any further committment.

I am going to tell him this in my feedback in a couple of days. I said I would.

I'm interested in your comments, friends and bloggers

Just a quickie before I go out to meet this couple I met a few weeks ago. They want to discuss a business idea. I'm a bit wary but also curious. Nothing ventured , nothing gained. Trust in God and tie up your camel and all that

The sun is shining brightly through my picture window. Every spec of dust is revealed. You know how candlelight spreads it 's magic and hides all imperfections - well sunlight picks them out and throws them in your face lol the moon is a lot kinder; more compassionate. Sunlight is RUTHLESS

I'm going to wear my new sneakers so at least my feet will be happy. When my feet are happy , the rest of me feels good too. *mira Sighs as she remembers the days of high heels and power dressing* now , what you see is what you get I am revealed for the hippie bohemian life- artist that I am .

By for now .. have a really good Friday and I'll check in with you all in Blogland later. Maybe I 'll have juicy titbits to share Who knows.
may the Force be with you xx

A day of meetings Inspiring and uplifting.

Started reading " What you can change and what you can't " by Martin E.P.Seligman , PhD. who also wrote Authentic Happuness. Now that should be a good read , eh ? Anyway , went straight to the chapter about anxiety and found this:

THE MIND IS AN ANCIENT AND FAMOUS CAPITAL
..By Delmore Schwartz
The mind is a city like London,
Smoky and populous: it is a capital
Like Rome, ruined and eternal,
Marked by the monuments which no one
Now remembers. For the mind, like Rome, contains
Catacombs, aqueducts, amphitheatres, palaces,
Churches and equestrian statues, fallen, broken or soiled.
The mind possesses and is possessed by all the ruins
Of every haunted, hunted generation’s celebration.

Yep .. that's the mind for you.

Also,I boughta pair of comfy sneakers and paid the earth for them. Well you do, don't you when you want tootsies to feel good .Emphasis on comfy for broad feet. Present ones are so worn they are beginning to fall off my feet It is sooo very hard finding comfy shoes.Now it is done !

With this I bid Blogland a sweet goodnight .. take care , all .. sweet dreams !