"A human being is a part of the whole, called by us ‘Universe,’ a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest - a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is akind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. Nobody is able to achieve this completely, but the striving for such achievement is in itself a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security."

-- Albert Einstein

I consulted the Tripple Goddess for you - here's a birthday message , one of STRENGTH:

By giving away food we get more strength. By bestowing clothing on others we gain more beauty. By donating abodes of purity and truth, we acquire great treasures. --Buddha

Soul Message:

Mountain Pride with noble beauty, teach me to honor my responsibility, to walk my talk and with love impart, to follow my journey, a Path with Heart. �Isha Lerner (from The Power of Flowers)

The step into �Strength� is a true test of character for the individual. How will you use your power?
How will you use your will?
As you step into the world of conscious living, you must move beyond the limitations of the past and begin to engage with the skills and attributes of self-mastery.

The Earth Mother:

With the Strength card, you are invited into the shrine of the Earth Mother, where the strength and integrity of the Divine Feminine is stored, vitalized, and regenerated. Strength is born from the heart. Her mission is to refine the nature of humanity, magically opening to the possibility of right relationship with the world.

Everyday Encounters:

There are many ways to strengthen your attunement to the earth, as well as to your life path or destiny. Take walks in the mountains. Meet the wild woods and let the wind caress your skin. Get down on your hands and knees and behold the virgin budding of the first spring flowers. Lie on your back on the bare earth and watch the Moon rise and set. Let Earth nourish you.

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Have a WONDER- Full day !

I've just paid bills and confronted my finances, tension in my stomach shallow breathing, heart beating faster, uncomfortable feelings I don't want to label.
I 've learned that breathing through these feelings dissipates them when I connect to my centre of peace and calm.

Panic or anxiety strikes me often in connection with finances. The fear of loss. Pan .. yes , that trickster. It's where our word " panic " comes from.

In Greek mythology Pan , a mischievous forest sprite, lives in the lonely stretches of wilderness outside the cities. One of Pan's favourite diversions is to torment passers by . Pan lies in wait, hiding in the bushes, waiting to surprise and pounce on his unsuspecting victims. As the traveller passes by, Pan rustles the bushes startling the traveller. After several rustlings , the traveller begins to get worried and very soon , his anxiety becomes a full grown panic - attack . The Greeks recognized the phenomenon of "fight-or-flight" reactions prompted by illusory triggers. Today I / we die several illusionary deaths before the other shoe actually drops, if it does indeed drop.

Today , in my own way , I am making friends with Pan. Maybe we'll go out for a drink together at lunchtime. He's not that bad when you get to know him