Spiritual Awakening – What Happens When You Lose Your Wings!

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, when the storms of life break my wings and leave them lying in a pool of tears … it’s only because I need to grow bigger wings to fly even higher~

Spiritual Awakening … with brand new wings as well!

Winter is nearly upon us here in Melbourne, Australia, and Mother Nature is kindly preparing us for what’s to come by giving us rather cold and rainy days this last week … you all know how much I LOVE to walk in the rain, so for me it has been wonderful! But the last few weeks have been somewhat of a struggle in other ways! I have really been challenged to change and grow, and have been feeling the physical effects of this as I have moved forward in my spiritual understanding of life. Lots of aches and pains appeared as I made the decision to take the next big step, and I knew without a doubt it was my unconscious mind trying to serve and protect me, and, its own little way, just making sure that I really wanted to move on!!!

To all those around me who were trying so hard to offer suggestions of what I ‘should’ do, my response was the same … it is just change and change is always good, but it can take a little time … this too will pass! So, I did what I knew had to be done … used my will power to continue, quietly and gently visualising and affirming my end result, and giving enormous gratitude for the changes taking place within me.

It was about 2 weeks later that I came across these magnificent little wings lying on a very wet footpath, and I stopped and smiled, and shed a little tear of joy and excitement at the message which followed. I am also pleased to say that all did pass, and I feel great!

Message from Nature Spirits:

Yes, there are times when you feel your wings are not only broken and torn, but have been completely ripped from you and tossed on the ground. And yes, the tears will flow with the pain and frustration of moving through the necessary changes which are taking place within you emotionally, physically and spiritually. This is often the time for most of you in the physical realm, to give up and turn back to the old beliefs patterns you have clung to and cherished … even though you know that they are no longer serving you.

Well, we bring an amazing message! It is time to take off those old worn out wings, and allow yourself the time needed to grow bigger and more beautiful wings with which to fly higher and higher.  These magical wings will have you soaring with the eagles to gaze down on this world with eyes that clearly see visions of dreams you thought never possible. You will now have ears which are open to hearing the magical beatings of your heart as it softly whispers the secrets of ancient wisdom. You will know without a doubt that you hold within your hands the gift of healing, and, for the very first time, you will taste and smell the healing power of love. So today, please unfasten your old wings and prepare for the flight of your life! You are truly magnificent!

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Spiritual Awakening – Are We There Yet?

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, to just hold onto my dream with all my might, knowing that everything is happening in the realms far beyond what my eyes can see~

Sometimes it is just sooo hard to wait for dreams to appear! You have read all the books, you have listened to a million people tell you it is just a matter of Divine timing, you know in your heart how this Universe works … but you really want to see it now! Well, I have had a week of wanting it now, and no matter how hard I have tried to connect to the Truth of things … I was still left wanting!!! “The Universe is just not listening, and nothing seems to be happening”, were my catch cries. Then came the little pangs of guilt … “Geraldine, you know better than to keep saying these things to yourself.”  Round and round I went in a never ending cycle, or so it seemed.

Then, last Thursday, I was walking, or more like running, through the one of the many magnificent gardens that are dotted around the city of Melbourne, on my way to meet a friend whom I hadn’t seen in such a long time. As it happened, I was running a little late, and had to take a short cut across the lawns. To my surprise, I stumbled upon the most magical little place hidden amongst trees and shrubs. I just HAD to stop and allow myself the time to soak in the magic. My eyes were immediately drawn to the reeds growing in the middle of the most beautiful water lily pond… the reeds that had begun their life as tiny bulbs in a pot at the bottom of the pond, and now they were able to be seen by all who passed by. Their message came in loud and clear!!! I’m not sure how long I stood there, but suddenly, I was brought back to reality when my phone rang, and it was my friend just checking to see if maybe I was lost! LOL

Message from Nature Spirit:

You may be pleased to know that many of you in physical bodies have trouble understanding the concept of Divine timing. There are so many factors to be taken into consideration! You need to understand that there are so many different things that need to be brought into alignment for your dream to manifest in the most perfect way possible… people, events, happenings, phone calls, chance meetings, hand shakes, casual conversations, ideas, opportunities, and a million more wonderful, magical steps timed to perfection. All this takes place in the spiritual realm, and you have no idea how close you are to seeing your dream become a reality … if you could only hold onto your faith and trust, and not begin to doubt!

Quite often, you are just seconds away from the popping of the champagne, the balloons rising into the air, the choirs singing, the bands playing and the crowds cheering in celebration of your dream coming true … and then, you push it away again! You say those few little words, “It’s just not happening”, and guess what? The Universe instantly answers your request … and it doesn’t happen!!!  Your ‘inside growth’ is so important in the manifestation of your desires. This means holding onto your faith and trust in Universal Law, regardless of what you can or cannot see happening around you! So, allow for Divine timing, and you will see miracles occur … you are so loved.

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Spiritual Awakening – Misery or Magic?

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, when I choose happiness above all else… streams of magic flow from everywhere to lay a carpet of joy at my feet~

Our world is filled to the brim with magical sights and sounds that bring joy to our lives … and sometimes, even take our breath away with their beauty. On our way to Marysville, I spotted this gorgeous pic and, once again, had Bill screech to a halt so that I could get out and capture the moment. I wasn’t really sure of the message at the time. But this evening, I was clearly directed to download the image and get writing … and the message was JOY!!!

As most of you will have read, about 4 years ago we went through a little ‘hiccup’, as I like to affectionately call it, where we lost everything financially, and a little more. (Bill often says to me, “If that was a hiccup, please don’t ever tell me that we are about to burp!!!! LOL) Anyway, after 12 months of non-stop crying and a truck load of tissues, I decided one day that things just had to change. I knew without a doubt that the only one who could bring about this change was little old ME! So, I took a deep breath, dragged myself out of my misery, stood in front of the mirror, and declared to myself there and then, that regardless of what was going on in my life, I was going to be happy. “Oh my goodness”, I thought, “Now what am I going to do?” So I also decided there and then, that each and every day I was going to look for and find anything and everything that could bring me joy.

Message from Nature Spirit:

Always, always remember… the deeper the valley, the greater the view from the mountaintop! We are here to assist your climb, and we do this by providing you with an endless supply of magical moments of joy. These can be as simple as a tiny mushroom dotted with the morning dew, the whisper of the gentlest breeze through the trees, the song of a tiny bird at dawn … and the glorious colours of autumn leaves. Your task is to step, even momentarily, away from the memories of the past and the worries of what might be in the future, and recognise the joy that surrounds you.

We strongly suggest that you begin by practising this for just one moment a day. And then, when you are ready, step up to two moments a day and so on and so forth, until you are having so many of these joy filled moments, that you are filling your whole day with that amazing emotion of joy. From making the decision to practise for just one tiny moment a day, joy now flies to you on the wings of the wind to dance through your heart. Joy sings to your soul in every breath that you take. Joy melts in the sunlight to form a rich red carpet at your feet. And the whole of Nature celebrates your courage and your magnificence! Today, in this moment, find something that brings you joy! You are so loved!

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Spiritual Awakening – Something to Hold Onto

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, that regardless of how low I am feeling, or the enormous challenges I am facing, the light of love melts away any situation that seems impossible~

I think I have already written about the fact that sometimes I don’t realise what image I have taken until I get home and upload it to my computer. Occasionally, one just jumps out at me and takes my breath away … it speaks to my heart with a whisper … shhh, listen! I then know if I take the time to stop and connect to the message, it will come through loud and clear! This was one such image.

Once again, Bill and I were wandering the bush tracks and taking in the amazing beauty of the moment when I happened to take this particular photo. We were looking down upon a magical valley which was slowly recovering from an incredibly destructive bush fire that passed through this area about 18 months ago. I stood in awe of the brightest green re-growth … trees, ferns, tiny native shrubs … and the gentle flow of the clearest little stream as it wound its way through the valley, sharing mystical melodies with all who listened.

I remembered the times that I had felt totally burnt out and found myself sitting in the deepest valley of fear and despair. I remembered wondering how I would ever climb out of that valley! I remember thinking, ‘if I only had something to hold onto … something that would give me the strength to take just one tiny step … something that could once again, build my trust in life, laughter and happiness.’

Message from Nature Spirit:

Nature always recovers from disaster! It is happy to allow the time that is needed for this recovery to take place. It breathes deeply of that loving light that shines in and through everything. I know, you will say that this is a very difficult thing to do living in a physical body, and facing the challenges that your physical life brings. This may be true, but what if we told you that it works every single time … without fail … no question …   guaranteed!!!!

Regardless of the abyss of the valley, the agony of the despair, the depth of fear, or the heart breaking circumstances you find yourself experiencing, if you can turn around, place your back to the circumstances and focus on the light of love … things will most definitely change! We want you to quiet your mind and your body, and just close your eyes and focus on a beautiful loving stream of loving light flowing in and through you. Feel this love, hear its music, see its beauty, be lifted by its strength, and be touched by its healing light. Now, when you open your eyes, hold onto, and trust this truly magical loving light … and watch miracles occur in your life. You are sooo loved!

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Spiritual Awakening – A Time to Wallow!

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, that if I keep wallowing in my own self doubt and self pity, my magical, never ending stream of life will very soon become a stagnating swamp~

If anyone was handing out an award to those who were wallowing in self doubt and self pity last Thursday and Friday … I am sure I would have definitely won! You know those days when things aren’t quite working out the way you think they ‘should’! (Don’t you love that word ‘should’… NOT! I am going to strike it completely from my vocabulary!) Anyway, here I was, once again, going to give up and run away and hide from the world … and my dreams … and my purpose for being here … and… well, you know … everything.

In the midst of all of this, I decided to down tools and head out for a walk, so I could actually wallow in peace. LOL But, Nature Spirits had other ideas and were determined to help me through this little bout of indulging myself in self doubt and self pity. I heard the call to go off my normal path, and head into towards an undiscovered section of the creek. It was raining, so of course everything was wet … more wallow … the grass was longer here where I had to walk … more wallow … I had to push my way through the thick shrubbery … more wallowing … scratched my leg … heaps more wallowing  … and then, what a magical sight before me!!! And what an amazing message appeared before my eyes. I found the nearest log, wet and all as it was, and just sat in awe of Spirit and Mother Nature.

Message from Nature Spirit:

Do you understand how much you are truly loved and admired for deciding to journey into the physical to learn and to grow from so many wonderful human life experiences? Wallowing, in self doubt and self pity, is just one of those amazing experiences which, if you so allow, will bring miraculous changes in mind, body and soul. If you will accept that it is actually Divine Love calling you to stretch and grow a little more, in no time at all, you will see yourself crawling from yet another cocoon, and spreading your beautiful wings to fly a little higher. You will move from living an ordinary life to living a most extraordinary life.

This beautiful image of a swamp is to help you understand what happens when you either fail to recognise self doubt and self pity, or try to fight against it. This causes your magnificent, magical stream of life to become chocked and clogged.  Your life becomes a swamp with nothing flowing in or out … you stagnate! But, as you see with this image, there is still so much beauty within the swamp, and you … but just imagine how much more would shine to the world if you could recognise these doubting times, accept the love that lies within the doubt, and then move back into that glorious creative flow with ease and grace. All in Spirit hold you in such awe … and you are soooo loved!

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Spiritual Awakening – When the Petals Fall

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, the petals that fall gently and lay at my feet, provide the magical pathway to my dreams ~

I love the Spiritual Awakening that comes from a beautiful yellow flower.

It was quite a windy day as we drove out into the country to breathe in some of the beauty of the surrounding hills. Being autumn, it was such a wonderful surprise to see a garden still filled to the brim with the most delicious flowers. Their colours were brilliant, and they were begging me to stop and take a closer look … and take lots of photos! Each one proudly posed for the camera … and then out of the corner of my eye, just as we were about to leave, I noticed something very special.

One little yellow flower, at the bottom of the fence, was calling me to come closer and take a photo … it had a wonderful story to tell! It had been buffeted by the wind and several of its fragile petals had fallen, and were now lying on the ground below. But the little flower had not lost any of its beauty … it just smiled knowingly, and continued to have fun as it played with the wind and shone its magnificence to the world. I may have imagined it, but as I turned to walk away, I could have sworn that it winked at me!!! LOL Maybe, just maybe, it knew a secret that had the ability to change my life.

Message from Nature Spirit:

Flowers are Nature’s way of helping you to recognise the beauty of your soul! Gaze upon their beauty and you are truly gazing upon the beauty that lies within you. Each tiny petal reminds you of the gentle softness of the Universal love which surrounds and enfolds you in every moment of your existence. Breathe deeply of their perfume and you are experiencing the delicious aromas of the banquet set in readiness for your soul to celebrate its growth towards higher realms. Watch with tenderness as it unfolds from bud to flower, and you are watching the wondrous journey of your soul as it grows and becomes.

This little flower is suggesting that it may be time to allow the winds of change to swoop down, and blow away those petals that may be holding you back from moving towards your dreams. Each petal represents a person or circumstance or challenge which is hiding your true magic… just to help you out here, these may include blame, resentment, guilt, shame, doubt, worry, stress, or whatever jumps into your mind as you read this. Sometimes, in the physical, you forget that many of the things you hold onto are the very things that also hold you back from manifesting your dreams. You forget the love that surrounds you, you forget the banquet that awaits you, and you forget that the letting go is the way in which your beauty grows. So, today, step into the wind, close your eyes, and feel those unnecessary petals fly away. You are so loved!

 

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Spiritual Awakening – By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, that I can fly through the shadows of the darkest nights when I allow my intuitive wings to follow the path of the magical, invisible silvery threads that stretch out before me … I then embrace my oneness with all that is~

The Spiritual growth that comes in the message from a little moth.

Yes, I know I said I would share some more little ‘Heart’ messages with you, but I was so excited yesterday to find this most beautiful little moth that I just had to write about it… today!!! Here in the southern parts of the world, we are enjoying the most beautiful autumn. The days have that wonderful warmth that seeps through every cell of your body, there is a stillness in the air, and of course, the most delightful display of the colour as Mother Nature shares her magnificence before she allows the sleep of winter to pervade the trees.

It was afternoon, and I stepped outside to take a break from my computer, and to retrieve the towels from the clothesline. I very nearly missed my little visitor on the grey towel, but the breeze parted the leaves on the tree above and allowed a ray of sunshine to shine its light on this amazing little moth. I stood for sometime just marveling at its uniqueness, and how it had so cleverly camouflaged itself. It had become one with its surroundings and yet, had still been able to retain its magnificence. It had made that journey through the darkness of night, guided by its intuition and the vibrations of the moon, and had found its way into the light to bring such joy to my day. Yes, I did, after quite a deal of asking and coaxing, eventually get it to understand that I needed to bring in the washing, and it very happily flew off and away … and I was so truly grateful for its visit.

Message from Nature Spirit:

The moth is an amazing creature, and brings beautiful messages to all who are open to listening. It finds its way through the darkest nights using its internal guidance system and the light of the moon to guide its path. It is always seeking light and uses its intuition and determination to find it! If the light of the moon is not available, then it uses man made light. It has total faith and trust that all will be well and that every need will be taken care of during its night time journeys.

The message for you today, is to take notice of the moth’s use of its inner guidance system, and its ability to become at one with its surroundings. It is so important for you to also have enormous faith and trust in the guidance you receive from your intuition. This is not a blind faith, but a faith built on an understanding of Universal Law. This type of faith also protects you from falling down during the darkest moments of your journey through your physical life. But just as the moth embraces the darkness of the night, you must also embrace your darker side with all its faults and failings. It is through embracing all of you, both the negative and the positive, that you become one with all that is! It is then that you truly shine! You are so loved!

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Spiritual Awakening – Love Answers the Call

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today that change is just love answering the cry of my soul to grow and become~

As promised, I would love to share another heart with you today…

My phone was ringing in my pocket, and I just knew it would be Bill checking up on me, to see if I was okay in the rain, and if I needed him to come and pick me up!!! He is such a darling… but you would think that after 44 years of being together, he would know by now that I simply love to walk in the rain … dance in the rain … and sing in the rain!! LOL Anyway, I stopped under the shelter of a tree to chat, and as I hung up the phone, this little heart jumped out at me from the trunk. I quickly took my photo and then stood pondering its beauty before moving on. It was accepting the changes within the trunk lovingly, and without resentment, anger or resistance.

My thoughts raced back to a few years earlier when I had refused to listen to the longings of my soul to grow and become, and my financial world fell apart and disintegrated! I had heard the whisperings of Spirit … I had felt the tap on the shoulder … but had I listened and accepted? Definitely not! So, as a result, things happened in such a way that I was forced to change … my world fell apart, my heart was broken, and my eyes were drenched with tears … but my soul quietly rejoiced at the thought of new beginnings. By fighting against and resisting the change, I had built my very own pyre, sat upon it, and was sitting in the rubble wondering what on earth had happened!

Message from Nature Spirit:

The tree constantly sheds its bark to make way for a brand new, bright and shiny tree trunk to appear. It intuitively knows the time for change, and discards the old bark in the most loving way possible. This beautiful little piece of heart shaped bark brings to all who pass by, a truly wonderful and inspirational message … it had served its purpose over the past year or so, in protecting the tree from the strong winds of life… but it was now time for change, and it was happily and lovingly moving on.

Perhaps it is time for you to question how you accept the changes that occur in your life! Do you accept them lovingly, knowing there are new and exciting opportunities awaiting you to unwrap and delight in?  Or, do you try and push them to one side and continue on, refusing to accept that change is inevitable, and the only way for you to grow and become a more magnificent you? We are here to help you understand that change is just love answering the cry of your soul to grow and become. Today, if you can hear the whisperings of change, then trust love to enfold and protect you, as you step forth into the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. You are truly sensational!

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Spiritual Awakening – A Matter of Love

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, that even when I am drowning in sorrow, love waits with a gentle longing to embrace my soul~

I just love thunder storms! Sometimes, when Bill’s not looking, I sneak out to experience the amazing energy in the atmosphere whilst the thunder rolls and rumbles its way amongst the heavy dark clouds that hang low, bursting at the seams with their precious cargo, and argues with the lightning that streaks its way across the sky. Earlier this year, we had one of those fabulous summer storms that appears from nowhere, clears the air, and then moves on allowing the sun to once again break through. As soon as I could, I grabbed the umbrella and set out along my path. Feeling extremely happy and excited, I had a chat with Nature Spirit on leaving, and asked them to steer my eyes to as many images of hearts as they possibly could!

Well, they did not disappoint me! I came home with no less than 10 individual images of hearts! Over the next few blogs, I would love to share these with you … and I’m sure that Nature Spirit would love to share their messages.

The creek below our property swells very quickly following rain. This beautiful image appeared as I sat on the rocks and watched the ducks playing in the fast flowing water. A little heart shaped rock that would normally have been on dry ground, now rested in mud just below the surface of the creek. How beautiful it looked, and how it reminded me of the times when I have felt as if my heart was surrounded in the mud and muck of life, and drowning in my tears!

Message from Nature Spirit:

Everything in this whole Universe has been created through love … made of love … exists in love … and continues to create within this love. Every negative emotion that you feel in the physical is just a way of helping you to gain a greater understanding of what it means to be ‘out of love’, and drawing you back to true love in bigger and better ways.

One emotion often felt by humans is that of sadness, or despair. You cry your tears and feel totally disconnected from love in every way… physical love that is! But, to know and understand your TRUTH, means knowing and understanding that you can never, ever lose your connection with Divine love. This all knowing love waits with a gentle longing to embrace your mind, body and soul. It never intrudes upon your journey, but waits patiently for you to stretch into a new understanding of the truest, deepest, all encompassing love. So, when you feel your sadness, allow yourself to cry your sacred tears, and then move your awareness deep into your heart and feel the love that is always there for you… for an eternity! You are LOVE!

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Spiritual Awakening – The Secrets of the Lyrebird

Today’s Note to Self ~Remember today, to listen in the stillness of all that is, for the magical song which is inviting me to recall the ancient wisdom held deep within my soul~

Spiritual awakening comes in many forms!

Last Friday was the last official day of Bill’s holiday, so we decided to down tools and head for the National Park at Kinglake to wander what we Aussies call the bush tracks, and breathe deeply of its peace and serenity. I was so excited as we drove our way around and up through the mountains, and wondered what magical moments Nature Spirit had in store for us on our arrival! Much to my dismay, as we prepared to set off along the path to a beautiful waterfall, I discovered I had left my walking shoes at home!! But, not to be deterred, it was on with the socks and sandals … such a wonderful sight!!!! LOL Luckily, we had the bush to ourselves!

The silence was amazing, and only disturbed by the beautiful melodies of the birds which flitted along the tracks to guide our way. As I breathed deeply of the freshest mountain air, I found myself being quite overcome by emotion … a very strong emotion that I couldn’t quite explain. It felt like sadness, grief and joy, all rolled into one and all I could do was sit beneath the ancient trees and cry my sacred tears. It was as if I was leaving a part of me behind and moving into unknown territory within my soul; feeling unfamiliar emotion that both scared and excited me.

It was on our path back towards the car that Spirit shed a little light on my new experience. I was stopped in my tracks by the clearest, most magical song that rang through the trees. Bill and I were both mesmerised by the sound and stood spellbound! Then, we were treated to the most enchanting sight … amongst the trees in the distance … a lyrebird! To actually see a lyrebird in the wild is something of a rarity, and here I was experiencing this amazing moment in time… and feeling so much gratitude!

I was not quite close enough to get a photo on my phone, so I have used an image found at … http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyrebird

Message from Nature Spirit:

The lyre bird symbolises genetic memory, poetry and song. It has the unique ability to remember the sounds of the bushland/forest of hundreds of years ago. The lyrebird hands on this sacred knowledge to its young, and the young hear these sounds as if they are hearing it from their ancestors of old. The lyrebird also represents the poetic inspiration within each of you.

The lyrebird reminds you to listen closely as your ancestors are calling you from beyond the physical … you are being prepared for a time of significant remembering.  The Lyrebird’s enchanting songs assist in connecting you to times past, and the knowledge and understanding you gained, but may have forgotten. Through the use of beautiful music and poetry, you form the bridge which carries you from the physical world to the spiritual realm within you. They help to transport you across the realms of time so that you can begin to remember the ancient secrets that you have hidden within each tiny cell of your body. Today, listen for the song of the lyrebird carried on the wind … you are so loved!

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