A wonderful friend of mine and I were talking the other night. We were discussing letting go and moving forward. She proceeded to hold out her hand and said, "imagine I'm holding a pencil. It's light, not a big deal. Now, imagine how it feels to hold it for a long time - it gets heavy. So, what do you do? You let go." I'd heard of this analogy before and it's a great way to understand that the longer we hold onto something - the heavier it gets. With all of the work I've done with releasing trapped and blocked energies, I get it. But, truth be told, there are just some things that are really hard to let go of. It could be our greatest desire to let go, but there's something that's holding us back from dropping that pencil. My wise friend said, "that's easy, the key to letting go is to reach for something else." Light bulb moment: reach for that which brings your heart joy.
I'll admit, I have some issues that I have not been able to let go of. Even with the box of tools I have to release this kind of stuff - I still couldn't get there. Using these tools have helped lessen the grip, but there's still a grip. While working with people, I've noticed energetic shackles that we've actually had to unlock and take off of their feet or wrists. These "shackles" had to be removed before the clearing could take place. Recently, I found myself going through the following steps to let go of a persistent issue. It involves visualization and actual motion:
So, if you're looking to let go of a stubborn issue remember to R.E.A.C.H. (Release Energetic Attachments by Choosing Happiness). When you make that conscious decision to choose happiness, it will be easier to drop "the pencil" and take the necessary action to obtain that which brings you joy and happiness. If you give this process a try, let me know how it goes.
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Since taking my first deliberate steps of embarking on this spiritual journey, learning about my intuitive gifts and expressing more freely who I am, I can't begin to tell you the losses that began to rack up. This whole phase (is it even a phase?) has been detrimental to my ego and sense of self (don't worry, that's a good thing). It started with losing my financial freedom - something I'd worked so hard to maintain for over a decade. Then, stability went out the door. Thus far, it's been 3 years of bouncing from one place to the next - sometimes for a few days, sometimes a few weeks and, if I'm lucky, a few months. Do you have any idea how stressful it is not knowing where you'll be sleeping at night? I've had to rely on the generosity of others to help see me through at times. I'd always been someone who could take care of myself and make things happen and it's as if, all of a sudden, I couldn't stand on my own two very independent feet anymore.
Quite a lot of friends have since walked out of my life. So much so that I became gun shy even talking about the intuitive part of me. The person I considered my best friend, who I shared with and trusted the most, couldn't handle it and left too. Their reason was that they couldn't fully support what I do which means they couldn't accept me for who I am. I've had people say I'm treading dangerous water because it goes against their religion. God gave me these gifts - so it stands to reason that I'm not going against God - and doesn't God trump religion? The ego part of me desperately wants to roll in the mire and despair of having lost everything, been abandoned and misunderstood. It's been doing everything it can to prove to me that it's not o.k. to be me - that I can't be loved if I am me - that I will always be rejected even by those I love most. If there's a battle between good and evil, it's going on between my heart and my head. Yet, I'm seeing that it's a necessary battle. How else can I truly know who I am and accept and love myself unconditionally? Apparently I haven't been listening as life's been hitting me over the head with cosmic 2x4's - I mean one after the other. I feel like I just barely catch my breath and another crisis sets in. If our outer reality is a reflection of what's going on internally - I have a lot of work to do still. I once asked my Guides why my life was falling apart and their answer: "it's falling together." It would be nice if this falling together weren't so painful and happened more easily and with grace - which is now my new mantra. It's been brought to my attention that perhaps life is trying to show me that this spiritual path isn't for me. I even wondered that myself, but I have to tell you, my heart fills me with the knowing that it is. I just know it's the path I'm meant to be on. It's what my Soul wants. It's my ego, emotions and lack of trust that are making it so much more difficult. So, as I continue down this path to inner knowing, to inner Truth - I'm shedding what no longer serves me. I release trapped emotions, blockages and programs daily and I can tell you it's all making a difference in how I see and react to things. The observation that everyone is leaving my life and rejecting me is causing me to question - how am I rejecting and abandoning myself? If I want to change what's happening externally, I have to change what's going on internally. Thankfully, I've been provided with the tools and assistance to do so. No more being a victim of life - this girl is getting her self-empowerment back on. I look forward to this journey of connecting to and BEing from my heart. I look forward to shedding the layers that no longer serve me. I look forward to exploring and developing my gifts more profoundly so that I can truly assist others when it comes time again. Last but not least, I look forward to loving and accepting myself wholly and fully - no matter what anyone else thinks or says or whether they stay in my life or not. This is about me finding my way back to who I truly am. - Lots of Love, Adrienne :) As human beings, we've all been there - we've done something to hurt another. We've been taught that when we do that, we just apologize - preferably in a sincere manner. Just saying "I'm sorry" is only one part of the process of a true apology. Many people tend to look for excuses as to why they did something - they look for justification. Maybe it's a coping mechanism so we can pretend that what we did wasn't really wrong because of x,y and z. No matter the excuses, it doesn't change the fact that our words or actions hurt another. As the saying goes, don't let your excuses ruin your apology. I don't remember where I learned the process below, but I've found it to be the best way to apologize. Most people stop after Step 2, but Step 3 is what really seals and heals the deal.
Step 1: Acknowledge and accept what you've done wrong. It's shocking how many people will throw the blame outside of themselves. Acknowledge to yourself that what you did was wrong, no matter what your reasoning was. Accept that what you said or did hurt the other person. When you're apologizing to the person you hurt, tell them. For example: I know what I said/did was wrong. I know that it hurt you. Step 2: Apologize. Look the person in the eyes and tell them you're sorry. It's easy to just say "I'm sorry" and not really mean it. It's not easy to just glaze over your apology when you're actually looking them in the eyes. It's also a physical cue that tells the other person you acknowledge what you've done. Most people tend to stop here. It's important to remember the phrase: actions speak louder than words. Step 3 backs up your apology and is the way to move forward from your wrongdoing. Step 3: Take action. After you've apologized, ask the person: What can I do to make things right? Listen to what they have to say and follow through. It's easy to say "I'm sorry," but it takes some work to make amends. Of course, if their request is unreasonable, you stand your ground and ask to work together towards healing the situation. You can also allow them some time to think it over - sometimes the wounds we inflict are much deeper than we realize. What matters is you're offering an action step to show them you're serious about your apology and that you're backing it up. No matter how big or small the wrongdoing, a true apology includes: "I know that my words/actions hurt you. I'm sorry. What can I do to make things right?" Using these three steps sends you on your way to righting the wrong by taking responsibility and taking action. Love, Adrienne :) Corporations seem to be jumping on the bandwagon of promoting conversation for change - especially in the way we view each other. Dove's real beauty campaign was the first to come to mind for me. They wanted to start the conversation of looking outside the stereotypical ideal of beauty. Now, Coca-Cola Middle East has chimed in with their focus being on labels. I personally do not drink coke due to how unhealthy it is - but I'm grateful to have it when I need to clean acid off of my car battery. As unimpressed as I am with the drink, I'm very impressed with the message. As humans, we tend to be very judgmental and we judge and stereotype people within the first few seconds of seeing or hearing them. We tend to react to and treat people a certain way based on the stereotypes we believe in. This reminds me of the awesome Carlsberg beer commercial where 2 people enter a movie theater full of big tough biker men. If you haven't seen this commercial - be sure to click here. In Coke's experiment they have strangers introduce themselves in a dark room. They tell each other how they think the other person is and when the lights come on, it's not what anyone expected. It's a wonderful reminder that there is much more to people than how they look or sound. I would love for Coke to run a similar commercial here in the U.S. We all need to be reminded to never judge a book by its cover, as well as to open our hearts, our minds and our perspectives. Enjoy the video below. Love, Adrienne :) I saw this post on HONY (Humans of New York) yesterday and I thought - "YES! A voice of reason." If people could really see what their consumerism is doing to the planet, how could they not have a change of heart? But, out of sight, out of mind... The person interviewed made an accurate observation that I'd never thought of before. I'd always heard about how materialistic we are, but it's true - as a society, we don't value our possessions. We're not happy unless we have the latest phone, the latest t.v. or the latest gadget. Companies purposely make their products so that they won't last - which insures more sales and greater profit in the long run. We throw away that which no longer suits us and the garbage piles up. We destroy more and more of the planet so we can have more and more new and shiny things. There is something seriously wrong with this concept. As he stated, "conservation doesn't have to be a huge sacrifice" - it just requires some common sense. I find the definition of materialism quite interesting: "a way of thinking that gives too much importance to material possessions rather than to spiritual or intellectual things." This makes me think of the quote: "People were meant to be loved and things were meant to be used. The reason why the world is in so much chaos now is that people are being used and things are being loved." When they say, "the buck stops here" I believe it also refers to our wallets and the power we hold with the way we decide to spend our money. We have a responsibility to the planet and to each other. Change starts with us. Ask yourself the next time you go to make a purchase - do I really need it? Does it add value to my life? Is it sustainable? The video below has already made its rounds on the internet, but it drives home the point. Pass this video along, so we can help more people take the blinders off and create much needed change for ourselves and the planet. It's time we start heeding the wake-up calls before it's too late. Love, Adrienne :)
This Saturday, the United States will celebrate its Independence Day. Synonyms of the word independence are autonomy, liberty, self-determination and freedom. Freedom is defined as the power or right to act, speak or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. It is wonderful to celebrate our freedom, but perhaps we should also be questioning how much freedom do we actually have? We should also question why it is that we try to restrict each other's freedom. I believe we all inherently yearn to be free. Free to be ourselves without persecution and free to live our lives as we see fit - as long as they are not infringing on the rights of others. The Declaration of Independence states: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Since time eternal, haven't all people desired these rights? I would like to see this statement changed to all humans are created equal or, even better, all beings are created equal. We need to recognize these rights for each other as well as for other species and the planet herself. We are all created equal and then society puts us into a category - be it of race, gender, religion and or socioeconomic status. Each category has its own restrictions, limitations and persecutions especially if you are considered to be on the recessive end. Why? Why must we always put someone else down? Why must one group dominate another? We are not born differentiating people in this manner - it's what we learn. Isn't it about time we teach and live by the ideals of acceptance? One of mankind's biggest downfalls is its focus on dominance instead of harmony. If humankind focused on harmony - the face of this planet would be drastically changed on so many levels. Not only harmony with each other, but with the planet which we live on and with the species we co-habitate with. Just look around at the world, it's very easy to see that DOMINANCE = DESPOTISM = DESTRUCTION. I do not believe that our Creator set the intent that one religion must dominate another, that women are inferior to men, that one color is better than another or that some political group is more right and justified over the other. Maybe it's time we start seeing each other for what we are = human beings; or take it up a notch and see each other for what we truly are - spiritual beings having a human experience. Can we truly say we are a free country when sex trafficking is so prevalent? When our corporations source out to countries who treat their workers as slaves? When our freedom of speech is limited to only expressing it if we get a permit or constraining it to the "free speech" zone? When we are forced to hand over so much of our paycheck, yet really have no say in how that money is being spent? When our politicians are just puppets for corporations? When we are forced to participate in a broken health care system and are fined if we choose not to? Some states no longer allow their citizens to collect their own rain water as it's now privatized. Our foods can be covered in a ridiculous amount of toxic chemicals, yet organic farmers have to jump through bureaucratic hoops and pay a huge amount of money to grow food the way farmers have always grown it for centuries. What I've touched on thus far is just the tip of the iceberg. We proudly claim that we are the United States of America - land of the free. I believe that statement no longer holds true. How can we say we are free when there are more and more laws being passed which in turn are limiting our freedoms, but are disguised as being in the interest of our safety and security?
We are a melting pot of cultures. We have an inherent love for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Many come to this country to achieve the "American Dream." I would venture a guess that the vast majority of us would do our part to help someone in need no matter their race, gender, religion or creed. If we could all learn acceptance and harmony - this country would truly be great - just like the founding father's envisioned it to be. In FREEDOM - Adrienne :)
I'm not going to write much today as I believe this video speaks for itself and does so succinctly. Please take 3 minutes and watch the video below. Allow your life to be shifted by what this comedian shares. His touching and heart-wrenching story about a little Spider Man massively impacted me. This short video has a BIG message. Will you apply it? What can you do to give? What's something nice you can do for someone else? We all hit hard times. I know how grateful I've been to be on the receiving end as well as how my heart sings when I'm giving. If we all start doing nice things for each other - think of how magical a place this world could be. Hugs, Laughter and Love - Adrienne :)
“Sensitive people are the most genuine and honest people you will ever meet. There is nothing they won’t tell you about themselves if they trust your kindness. However, the moment you betray them, reject them or devalue them, they will end the friendship. They live with guilt and constant pain over unresolved situations and misunderstandings. They are tortured souls that are not able to live with hatred or being hated. This type of person needs the most love anyone can give them because their soul has been constantly bruised by others. However, despite the tragedy of what they have to go through in life, they remain the most compassionate people worth knowing and the ones that often become activists for the broken-hearted, forgotten and the misunderstood. They are angels with broken wings that only fly when loved. I read the above quote recently just after having my heart broken by the person I loved and trusted the most. This would've been the perfect 'I resonate with this' quote - except it's not. Yes, it is hard being super sensitive. Yes, we pick up on pain way more than most. Yes, we will stand up for the broken-hearted, forgotten and misunderstood because we can empathize at a very deep level with what they're going through. And yes, we need a lot of love due to feeling pain so deeply. But, if you really look at what this quote is saying, it describes us as victims and having the necessity to look outside of ourselves for our needs - and that leads to a very unhappy and painful life.
I agree that the sensitives I know, myself most definitely included, are genuine and will share our feelings if we feel there's a level of trust. Speaking for myself - if you betray that trust, it's hard to nearly impossible to regain my trust again. This is one of my lessons - learn how to forgive people and be compassionate to them and myself throughout the process. Let go of "their hold" on me - so to speak as it's not really them persecuting me, it's my own thoughts, beliefs and feelings on the matter. But, I guess it doesn't hurt to keep in mind: fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. A few years ago, I would've completely agreed with the tortured souls part and constantly being bruised by others. In fact, it's how I saw myself. But, I get it now that life happens. Our emotions are our reactions to our perspective of the situation at hand. There is nothing wrong with feeling how we feel - dwelling in it and letting it consume us is another story. I'm still learning how to acknowledge, accept and integrate how I'm feeling - especially with an ego that seems addicted to drama and keeping me in despair. I have been hurt and deeply and I often wonder why things keep happening to me. I would wager that I'm not alone in that. But, I believe our Soul is never bruised. Our heart, yes - not our Soul. The part about us needing the most love anyone can give us - sets us up to crash and burn as it leaves us relying on others for our love. Yes, we do thrive on love and we prefer to feel good feelings off other people - doesn't everyone at some level? What we need to understand is that love must come from inside us. We must connect to that part of ourselves where unconditional love resides. As humans we're so busy looking for love - but it's always the conditional kind and that can and does end. Agape Love - or God Love - never ends, is always present and just is LOVE no matter what you do or who you are. That is TRUE LOVE. That is the kind of love I've set my sights on. I have no doubt what Shannon wrote is true for her in the moment. I can identify with a lot of what she said. If you know someone who is highly sensitive - be compassionate with them. Telling them they're just being oversensitive doesn't help. They know they're oversensitive - there's nothing wrong with that as that's how God sent them into the world. Sensitive people are wonderful mirrors for how we show up in this world. If anything, learn from them. As a super sensitive - I choose to be the Angel who flies no matter what. I will not let my wounds keep me down nor rely on others to lift me up. This is my motivation for healing and moving through one of the biggest and most painful sucker punches life has dealt me. Driving in cars, eating at restaurants, waiting in airports - it doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing, you will always find someone immersed in their smart phone or tablet. It begs the question, does having the world at your fingertips take away from the world around you? People jump for their phones as soon as it pings, rings or vibrates. They're so conditioned not to miss a text or a call, but what about the world around them? What interactions are they missing out on in real-time? One of my favorite examples is the photo of the guy on his phone while humpback whales pass right next to his boat and he never looks up. Whatever his reason for being glued to his phone, it is a perfect representation of how people can be oblivious to the world around them. It begs the question, how many magical moments are we missing out on? Which world are you living in? Is it the one inside your phone, tablet or computer or the one that actually surrounds you? Do you prefer to update your 1,300 friends or actually meet up with a good friend at a cafe? Do you really want to spend your time and energy constantly looking outside of yourself? Do you really want to focus your attention on anyone and everyone else and their lives? Do you prefer technology as a distraction or escape from your own life? Ask yourself these questions and then ask yourself 'why?' If you're among the smartphone/tablet/internet addicts - I invite you to take some time and disconnect from technology. Have an actual conversation with the people around you. Take in the environment you find yourself in. Be present and enjoy the moment. Log in to your own heart. Your fingers, eyes and mind would probably appreciate the rest - Adrienne ;)
There is a video that's been circulating for quite some time and it recently surfaced again as a music video. It involves performance artists Marina Abramović and Uwe Laysiepen, known as Ulay. Performance art is where the audience doesn't just watch the spectacle, they are a part of the spectacle. Marina is known for, what some would consider, very risqué and dangerous pieces. She and Ulay had performed together for quite a few years. They had a very unique and metaphysical relationship. When it came time for them to go their separate ways, they did so by walking from opposite ends of The Great Wall of China and meeting in the middle. It took them 3 months to accomplish this. That is one heck of a way to get closure. In 2010, Marina performed "The Artist Is Present" at the MOMA. This was where she sat immobile and in silence for 736 hours and 30 minutes over the course of 2.5 months. Spectators were able to take turns sitting opposite Marina for a minute. When Ulay takes his turn, time seems to stop and we are witness to an emotional interchange. Some say it was the first time they'd seen each other in 30 years, others say they'd met up the morning of the opening. Regardless, it's a beautiful moment of connection - of past meeting present. It is one that definitely touched my heart. Love, Adrienne :) I found this video on social media today. Actually, I believe it was a gift from the Universe - one I'd like to share with you as well. In just 7 minutes my heart felt joy, my body a sense of peace and my cells filled with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for this amazing planet. This is a gorgeous video that reminds us of what IS. The imagery is positively stunning. The music and chanting are beautiful and calming. The poetry, as read by Thich Nhat Hanh, is nourishment for the Soul. Take the time to enjoy this present of presence. It is a blessing in the midst of what can be perceived as a world of chaos. Love, Adrienne :) I was sitting in a public library, listening to Mike Dooley’s talk on the Hay House World Summit. A well-dressed young man with a white shirt and tie and a name badge asked if anyone was sitting across from me and could he? A minute or two later, another similarly dressed young man asked the same about the seat next to me. The irony did not escape me – here were two Mormon missionaries sitting next to someone on a completely different spiritual path. I was very impressed with them. They had manners, they made eye contact, they were quiet, they listened to whatever was on their computers using their headphones - while other patrons in the library were speaking loudly on their cell phones or just being noisy, obnoxious and disrespectful. They cleaned up after themselves when they left, whereas other people at the table left their papers and trash. Whether you believe in their faith or not, a lot of people could learn from how these young men carry themselves and portray themselves to the world, myself included.
Love, Adrienne :)
A few days ago I watched the movie, The Shift, with Dr. Wayne Dyer – which I highly recommend (available for free viewing until May 14th). In the movie, he spoke of quantum moments or peak experiences. He said that there are four qualities of quantum moments: 1. They are very vivid. 2. They are a surprise. 3. They are benevolent - always feel good. 4. They are enduring – they stay with you forever. He said that these moments happen when the timing is right and you're in a different state. As he spoke about these moments, I thought back to two experiences I had that I believe qualify. The first was when I was 18 years old and living in Ecuador. I had gone to climb a volcano with my host brother and his girlfriend. It was quite the adventure going up. The clouds started to roll in and close in around us. We reached a spot and realized we could go no further as we couldn’t see a thing. We all sat down and didn’t speak. The silence was incredible. I could see nothing around me at all. Everything was white. I could hear nothing – no birds, cars, people talking – nothing. I was just – present. It was then, the thought came to me – this is the closest I’ve ever felt to God. There was such a sense of peace and presence and it felt like time didn't exist. I knew that moment was special and it’s something I’ve never forgotten. The second moment was when I was in my early 30’s. I was on a road trip with a friend and we made a stop at the Grand Canyon. It was my first time there. I separated from my friend and went out to a ledge that was quiet and away from the crowd. I wanted to just soak in the environment, on my own, uninterrupted. I sat down, crossed my legs and closed my eyes. Usually, I have a hard time settling my mind, but a very short time after I closed my eyes, all I saw was white (my eyes were closed) – the monkey mind was silent. I just sat in that stillness – I have no idea how long it lasted. What I will never forget is when I opened my eyes, I still saw white where the landscape should have been and then all of a sudden, it’s as if the canyon came rushing toward me from some point out in the distance. As if nothing was there and then that blank canvas was filled in by the canyons. I was pretty awestruck. Those moments were reached through pausing, stillness and being open to be in the moment - with no agenda. They showed me that there is definitely more to life than what we experience on the surface. They helped me touch a place that lies so much deeper – something outside, yet inside myself. They have been the catalysts for my yearning to learn more, to sift through the layers and discover what Spirit is really about. Love, Adrienne :)
I loved spelling as a kid. I also enjoyed writing stories and as I got older, keeping journals. Though, I never truly realized the power words hold until I started to feel their vibrations. Words along with the emotions we put behind them are powerful. The childhood phrase: "Sticks n stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me" was an attempt to tell us to toughen up, but it isn't true - names can and do hurt us. I've had the following picture on my desktop for several years. It speaks volumes. It is one of the reasons I try to assist people in becoming more aware of their words and their energy. Even just casually saying, "I forgot to get 'x' at the store - I'm so stupid!" impacts your mind, body and soul more than you can imagine. Water is a major conduit - it can carry information, emotions and trauma. We are made up of more than 100 million cells and our cells consist of protoplasm that is 70% water. When someone calls you something negative and you take that on - it reverberates throughout your body and can get stuck there. The same can occur when you are being negative with yourself. Words can and do affect us at such deep levels. Words are powerful. Be very conscientious about the words you use for yourself and others. Choose them wisely, they absolutely do make a difference. Love, Adrienne :)
I read a story awhile back that has stuck in my mind and heart. I found several versions of the same story, but felt most drawn to the following version from Omswami.com: A sage, with his disciples, was taking a morning stroll by the Ganges and chanting the holy names. There was a couple at a distance, they were distressed and shouting at each other. It turned out that man’s wife had lost her necklace of gold while taking a dip in the Ganges. Her husband unleashed a flurry of filthy slur and she was shouting back no less. The saint stopped, turned towards his disciples and said, “Why do people shout in anger?” One of the disciples replied, “Because when we lose our calm, we shout.” “Granted,” said the sage, “but, why should you raise your voice when the other person is just next to you? It’s not that he’s hearing you better that way. You can still make your point without shouting at the top of your voice.” They offered various answers, none with any revelation. Finally, the sage spoke: “Anger immediately creates a distance. When two people are angry at each other, their hearts are no longer close, their emotions are divided and they go miles apart. To cover that distance they yell. The angrier they are, the louder they shout. They are no longer in mode of love, of acceptance, of proximity. They are unable to hear each other, shouting is how they believe they can be heard. And! what happens when two people fall in love? They don’t shout at each other but talk softly, they almost whisper, because their hearts are very close. There’s little or no distance between them. When they love each other even more, they exchange even less words, more softly, they murmur, they whisper, yet they hear each other better, their bond strengthens, their love prospers. Finally, they may not even whisper, they only look at each other, silence becomes more potent than speech, that’s how close two people can get when they are in love. So when you argue do not say words that break your bond of love and make you distant from each other.” When you find yourself in the situation where you are shouting or even stewing in anger, take a moment - inhale and exhale deeply. Shouting does not make you more right or more heard. See all the anger come together as a ball of dark energy in your head and send that contained ball down your throat to your heart to be healed and transmuted into white light. Do not carry that anger energy around and do not blast it upon others - neither way helps anyone or anything, it is only destructive. Love, Adrienne
HAPPY EARTH DAY! I wish this day occurred throughout the year. It's a reminder of our responsibility to this planet and future generations. We can all do our part. We must all do our part. EPA: Every year nearly 900,000,000 trees are cut down to provide raw materials for American paper and pulp mills. Via Livescience:
Facts you should know from 1bagatatime.com:
Data from the Pacific Institute - It is estimated that in 2006:
REDUCE - REUSE - RECYCLE - It's not just a catchphrase! Respect, Love and Care for the Earth we all call home and share. Love, Mother Earth and Adrienne :)
Have you ever heard a song or maybe read a poem that describes you to a T? That happened to me on Sunday. I ventured out to a new church and it’s as if the Reverend knew me and all I’ve been going through – it’s as if her message was written just for me. There are a few things that she said that I would like to share here (paraphrased from taking notes). Perhaps something will resonate with you as well: We can only receive that which we can accept. I realized, I’ve been putting in my order to the Universe, but I still hold so many contradicting beliefs that I wouldn't even be able to accept my order if it were fulfilled. Why is life hard - because, we make it hard. It’s our perception of the situation viewed through fear, doubt, resentment, etc. that is making the trouble for us. It really is about how we handle situations and the role we allow our emotions to play. If I didn’t let fear, doubt or resentment play such prominent roles, my life would be easier. Life will give us the same lessons over and over again until we learn and if we don’t learn, then they can escalate until they bring us to our knees. The situations I’ve found myself in just the past year alone have been remarkably difficult, stressful and destructive. I have been brought to my knees and now I see that I need to really figure out what the lessons are if my life is going to improve. Ask yourself: What resistance am I in? This is a million dollar question. What resistance am I holding? It’s blocking Spirit. It’s not allowing me to flow with life. I am so entombed in negativity that I can barely sense the good in life and the good is where the flow is at. Fear is always the root of resistance. I decided that my 'homework' this week is: What resistance am I in? What patterns are repeating and are escalating in my life? Recognize the good around me. My prayer: Help me give up this resistance. Help me open my heart and KNOW this situation differently. Show me the path of least resistance – an easier way to remember who I am.
Per consumerism, Easter is associated with chocolates, Easter baskets full of candy and toys, dyed eggs and photos with the Easter bunny. Per Christianity, it is associated with redemption - saving, renewal and second chances. I came across a story that embodies second chances for those needing 'saved.' Many animals wind up in shelters and too many are neglected and or abused. The Humane Society says that they rescue thousands of these animals each year. Anyone who has a pet knows how loving and comforting animals can be. It's sad that people still take their anger and resentment out on animals as well as on other humans. There is a wonderful program in Massachusetts that is giving both dogs and inmates a second chance to establish bonds, trust and reconnection. Watch this beautiful 2 minute trailer below for the documentary Dogs on the Inside to learn more about this awesome opportunity of second chances. Love, Adrienne
Happy first day of April, a.k.a April Fool's Day. For the pranksters out there, this your day to shine. I'm not a big fan of this day as many people play pranks that are mean or can cause people to get physically hurt. It's fun to play the prank, but not so fun to be on the receiving end. My kind of pranks are the ones you see in Prank It Forward where they're actually doing something good for someone - making it rewarding for both the prankster and the person being "pranked." The internet is full of videos of people playing pranks. Ashton Kutcher's Punk'd ran for 9 years where they played pranks on celebrities. Candid Camera actually began all the way back in 1947 on the radio under the name The Candid Microphone. Juste Pour Rire is a French-Canadian version of Candid Camera and is quite funny. Most "victims" are good-natured and seem to take the pranks in style. The History Channel has a quick video about the possible origins of April Fool's Day that's worth a watch. I leave you today with a cute prank from Just For Laughs/Juste Pour Rire: In happy laughter, Adrienne :)
If you’d like a major dose of negativity – read the comments section. Youtube, Facebook and news articles are hotspots for trolling, vileness, vulgarity and attack. While there are positive and uplifting comments, they tend to be overshadowed by the crass. It seems that there are certain kinds of people who feed off of this negativity: those who desire to be negative, disrespectful and ignorant and those who feel the need to defend themselves, but do so in a very disparaging way. It is not easy to read the sexist, racist, bigoted comments and not want to comment as well. I guess the question we need to be asking ourselves is do we choose to stoop to their level? Do we choose to engage in that low vibratory energy no matter how right or justified we think we are? People who feel the need to spread hate are very stuck in their ego, very out of touch with their Soul and very asleep to who they truly are. Maybe, instead of contributing to the argument or giving them a good tongue lashing, we should just say a prayer for them that love finds its way into their heart. Even better, do your best to avoid them. Make the conscientious choice to not allow that kind of energy into your life and avoid the comments section all together. I read a reversed poem by a 14 year old and really loved the concept. I felt inspired to create my own on the topic of comments as a reflection of society. First, read the poem from top to bottom and then again, but from the bottom to the top. Social media remarks as a reflection of our society: Ignorance , hateful, hurtful comments No more Love, understanding and acceptance Break each other down Not Lift each other up Hate, nasty names and hiding behind pseudonyms Calling out Allowing it to spread and take over until it’s all that is Love is the only hope and way to lead us out of the darkness In LOVE, Adrienne :)
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AuthorHello! I'm Adrienne Almamour, an empathic intuitive conduit. I assist people by detecting and clearing their subconscious emotional energy blockages. This blog is a commentary and reflection of life from an intuitive standpoint which also incorporates ways that allow us to be from our heart. |