More recently I have been able to feel connected.  I see indigo and amethyst when my eyes are closed. And, some intuitive experiences are returning quietly.  So, no surprise when SSR called when I was answering an email to her, and when we visited asked me to do Reiki because I had thought of that, too. And, no surprise that I picked up a longing from DAMI when she left.  That she recognized it and accepted my offer to do Reiki later even with the busy schedule is an honor.  Each session was positive.  Reiki is always and only for the highest good. But, I felt the healing, too.  In fact, my readings reminded me that Reiki was initially conceived to self-heal.  The Western World has transferred the emphasis to healing for/with others.  So, I am working to return to the roots.  And, along the way, if I can be of assist to another who seeks healing, I would be pleased. From the Inside Out.  Sitting with sorrow and coming from Kindness.

Mr. Blue is this incredibly impractical and delightfully spontaneous individual who lives life openly and freely, giving pause to his friend who penned the story.  I’ve re-read the short story many times.  Today, this quote reminded me to sit with it.  “I am sure that somewhere men will be merry together, somewhere good hearts will greet good hearts, and somewhere our dreams of unbroken love and good talk and laughter will have come true.  This is a glorious Somewhere, and it is far nearer to us than the stars.”

It is right here.

On an unrelated topic:  How did I know in the early a.m. there had been an earthquake?  Surely, my “feeling” the bed move and the subsequent thought was not from half a world away.

Yesterday was perfect for burning the woods and prairie in the yard.  Now the fires are definitely safely out.  Soon, the woodland ephemerals will emerge.

The rain soaks into the ground moving out the frost. “It’s been a long winter and a cold spring.”  Perhaps we have turned a corner and all can move ahead into rejuvenation.

My rocks all are getting a bath.  And, I laughed to think about that.  Rocks, well, they live underground, except the ones that don’t!  They all came pretty much from deep withing the earth at one time.  Different forms and now they are solid, but influenced (what is the word I seek?) by elements – earth, air, fire, water.  The ones under the earth receive rain that percolates through the soil and in fact, crystals often grow as a result of minerals in the water coming together.  So, we all get washed.  I wonder what kind of rock I would be if I were one.  (I know the tree, thanks to Tracy clued me in, and Tina who designed the tattoo.  It’s funny that came up at the UU Conference this weekend which led to my finding the right person to design business cards.  Funny Universe.  “I do not manipulate. I help people raise their awareness so they can see opportunities. There is free will.” (message from last fall at Yellow River State Forest)

Can people be like that? Can we come from different places, have different personalities and energies, mix, and be OK?  To some degree, I believe so.  As long as the intentions are positive.  So, even when “kerfuffles” occur, those who care, come back around.  Like the minerals in the percolating water, we pass through (“I am a stop along the way.” Indigo Girls) and at some point in time perhaps we re-connect more mature, with deeper understanding and compassion.

One more, one more before I close. I caught one portion of Krista Tippett’s On Being yesterday, which was spot on for me. (Have since listened to the entire conversation.)     The topic was on “gay marriage” but the underlying concept is on intelligent disagreement and respect of others. The broader reality of how to interact with each other. And, this is what the particular session was about.  And, that is where I tend to try to go and figure out.  Listen through this broadcast.

Partway in, the guests spoke on civility and doubt.  They are like coffee and cream.  We need be civil and always ask to be enlightened about other perspectives (doubt) so we can find the points of connection.  Because if one “believes” (s)he is always right, then (s)he thinks (sh)he doesn’t need anyone else.  The individual might be polite to others, because (s)he wants to manipulate others into doing what (s)he wants.

I hope people can re-connect on a higher level.  Because, even though I have made decisions, and Universe and I are working through matters, connections are important to me.  Robert Frost “Wild Grapes” – the heart – but allow freedom.  “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” – “It will be all right in the end, and if it is not, then it is not the end.”

The underlying concepts and how to come together.   OK, enough for early morning.  Now, to exercise and do final prep for GED class.

Two different thoughts from sources: “You are the peacemaker and you want to take care of everybody.  Don’t forget to replenish your reserves.”  and “Old friends are best for what’s ahead….Plan what to say….Take time for yourself.”

I cleaned while Rich chain sawed the box elder tree and bucked it up. I prefer to be around when he is doing that type of work. And, I am always amazed how much more clearly I can think when the house is in better order.   After he went off for errands I ventured off to the end of the Reiki share. It was the right thing to do on many levels.

The main room was quiet as all were in share sessions.  So, I picked up the Cheryl Harnish destiny cards and did a five card reading.  They represent the present, what energy one is holding on to, What Spirit asks one to acknowledge, the process to follow for revelation, and the outcome to anticipate.  Pretty much spot on.One can read the cards for self but here is the gist.

# 28 Freedom: a spiral with little circular lines flaring off and coming back toward the spiral that immediately made me think of the labyrinth. (it all connects.)  Step out from the protective shell.  # 27 a big spiral (must be a theme going on here!) and made me think of the crystal I bought that brought to mind a fetus. New directions. Be spontaneous to the energy of possibilities. # 7 A heart.  Inhale and exhale love.  This coordinates with the mantra I have had forever:  “Be still and know that I am Lord.  Trust me sight unseen. Be joyful. Love.” 8-4-2-1. # 11 Infinity symbol. Infinite possibilities. Daydreams are ones deepest desires and wishes. And, they are possible. # 13 An opening like an arched door. Intuition is flowing in the highest levels and through the sub-conscious. The open connection is how I am meant to operate.

This time alone was exactly what I needed and the cards quite instructive and verifying.

When the others returned Jenny facilitated ending comments. She kindly called on me but I am not sure why.  She later said, “You looked like you had something we needed to hear.”  Well, flattering, but I am not sure all that significant.  Then, a woman Maryann H. introduced herself and the points of interconnection are amazing:  Has taught GED, does energy work in Fairfield, IA, where we just were on Saturday, she has a long time friend in CR whose husband died of ALS, which is what Jane White has.  Seems like a person to get to know more.

Then, home and some evening work.

So, I really do not like Brussels sprouts. Not only do they make me cry, but they taste funny.  Even more funny than kale does.

My dream this morning was of a square white plate with rounded edges and about a half dozen Brussels sprouts on it.  I could see this three dimensionally, it was turning slowly, the sprouts’ outer leaves were green and turned back a bit.  And, I could just about smell them, too.  Lots of senses at work here.  Then, the words, ” Be gentle in all your relationships.”  The claircognizance that I was to be gentle with myself first and foremost.   OK, so I get this part and am working on this. Really hard in fact. Sometimes seems like I go no where, but “let your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground” (FUN)….Those darned optimists who think things will always turn out OK.  And, like in the movie the Best Exotic marigold Hotel, if they are not all right in the end, then it is not the end.

When, I told Kayla Jo about the dream and my opinion of Brussels sprouts, she piped up, “Well, that is easy. There is something you really don’t like to do, but you need to do it.” Brilliant!  Now, which ones of the of the two million things before me that I really do not want to have to do, but need to, are the ones? “Be gentle in all relationships,” Mrs. Patterson.

There you have it.  Peter Rabbit, Brussels Sprouts, Clairsentience, Clairvoyance, Claircognizance all wrapped in one message from The Universe. Any wonder I wake up tired? Blame it on Beatrix Potter and how funny Brussels sprouts taste!

Mayor Corbett’s speech was well articulated, engaging, grammatically correct.  He gave credit where due, and provided facts to support his cheerleader statements.

His theme, “Second Wind”, fit well.  He appropriately referred back to the phrase, to highlight a point. While it is a “sports’ term” I found that he used it well. (KCRG-TV’s reporting had a somewhat negative tone

Home prices are close to pre-recession and pre-flood levels.

Kudos to Shuttleworth and Ingersoll, Simmons, Perrine, Moyer, and Bergman and the League of Women’s Voters for hosting this annual event.

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Tied to these concepts – at least in my mind – are two horoscopes:  One Aries “When others succeed, you succeed.  Work together and make magic.  You enter a one-month review period.  Return to basics.  Add humor to reduce stress.” The other Gemini: “You’re hot and only getting hotter; resistance is futile. You’re going to have to accomplish the wonderful things you’ve been wanting, even in the face of cynicism.  Just do it.” Guess that tells me.  And, I think of Sisters Health Club and how they interact with people and each other.  The atmosphere is genuinely warm and friendly and helpful … and hilarious at times!  They welcome input and seek options, appreciating help and client kindnesses.  But, then, they put those same qualities out there, too!  Good going!

Now my mind winds to the blog I posted on July 3, 1012 on the 1080 Labyrinth about weeding the entry way and how relationships sometimes feel like that task.  Now to “All that glitters is not gold.” How easily we gravitate to shiny, new things and adventures.  The extrovert characteristic.  Meanwhile the introvert has some perspectives to lend that just may be helpful.  If we never reflect on where we have been how can we learn from mistakes and successes? And, to be fair, if we are always looking back, we may miss the turn(s) we are supposed to take.

Walking the labyrinth today I both looked down and back and forward and up and saw more than if I had kept my eyes and mind in only one direction.  So, I think I will stop because this is way too heavy.  Maybe I have been eating too many brownies…or not enough!