December prayer request, light and healing thread.

We all experience dissatifactions from time to time. However, we can transform our lives and derive great benefit from them by offering them up to our favorite deities to take care of for our highest good and for the highest good of all concerned. They're a great source of information and strength and full of infinite possibilities. They're messages about what we have, what we do, choices we get to make, etc. In addition, since we live our lives externally and internally, it's important that we take care of ourselves in both areas in order to more securely build our lives as we wish them to be. Since our overall success and well being is directly proportional to our taking care of the hierarchy of our needs, following Maslow's hierarchy, for example, will bring solidity, security and peace to our daily lives and to our practices. (If you don't have that at your fingertips, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs.) For balance with a spiritual emphasis, check out the Dhammapada, the brief sayings of the Buddha. They contrast the defilements of hypocrisy, vanity, heedlessness, etc. with the virtues of truthfulness, vigilance and the middle way between indulgence and mortification. I suggest doing a search for it and looking into more than one translation since they each frame concepts slightly differently and increase our range of understanding.



I'm tipping my hat to rumpel for including that most excellently edifying vehicle in the August prayer thread, the seminal Zen Buddhist discourse on liberation through emptiness, the Heart Sutra which I'm including here. I'm offering two more versions. The first has an excellent translation and the second has in depth commentaries.


http://kr.buddhism.org/zen/sutras/conze.htm

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/heartstr.htm




Third, I'm offering a recipe for clearing body and mind of held or/and blocked energy. It's easy and you can use it anywhere for any duration of time. With repeated use, you'll realize non-attachment. It's a Korean system of release which I fleshed out.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=245&topic_id=31163&mesg_id=31207




For this month, I ask that we align with energies that increase our greatest good and give us opportunities to best use those energies. I also ask that we're clearly aware of them before or as they're happening.

I call on all the ancient and holy beings in all directions.... I ask that you help us in our comings and goings to create the changes we want to see in the world. I ask for light and grace ..., resolution, protection, peace that brings healing, stability and clarity and enduring harmony for the highest good of all concerned, to recalibrate and realign us all, deeply balanced, centered and grounded so that we can realize our better potentials in this life and in lives to come, in ways known and unknown.


Holy beings, fill any holes with light and grace ..., Thank you.





Disclaimer to comply with DU rules and to protect those who are healers and energy workers from liability: this discussion of alternative and complementary healing methods serves as a means to come together to discuss and share options, experiences and modalities of healing other than the medical model. It is in no way intended to take the place of mainstream medical care/tests. Members are advised to seek the advice of a medical doctor before experimenting with any alternative healing methods.

Also, thanks to divineorder for coordinating the November prayer, healing and light request thread.

I ask that all people who posted in previous prayer, healing and light request threads who still need help will continue to receive assistance from the energy that is put into this thread.

I ask that all energy that is put into this thread be magnified beyond our comprehension by the beings who are working with us to manifest the requests made in this thread. I also wish to express my intense gratitude to these beings for their assistance and for their love for us.

What a lovely first post.

I would second your intention and wishes and gratitude.

I humbly ask for clarity in terms of how to proceed with my writing.

you the path that you need to take in reference to your writing and that it flows from you easily and clearly. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

One of the men at the LOA meeting mentioned he had read a book by Florence Scovel Shinn (1871-1940), which inspired him and advanced his knowledge and understanding of manifestation.
One site >
http://florencescovelshinn.wwwhubs.com/

In 'The Game of Life and How to Play It', this is the prayer method (speaking the word) she suggests:
"Infinite Spirit, I give thanks that the *one thousand dollars*, which is mine by divine right, is now released, and reaches me under grace in a perfect way." *_* (fill in the blank)

For Stella: "Infinite Spirit, I give thanks that the clarity for proceeding with her writing, which is hers by divine right, is now released, and reaches her under grace in a perfect way."

This includes gratitude. 'Divine Right' and 'Perfect Way', ensure that no one else has to give up anything which is theirs by divine right and no one gets hurt or suffers.

To distinguish the right path from among several. Ask for clarity for all your writing is connected to. Check out the energy techniques for more blessings. Jai. :hi:


:donut: :donut: :donut:

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/acupressure/points.php?name=SI-5

thanks for the affirmation votes, and thanks for this lovely thread and the accupressure info Metta.

This may be inappropriate to post something this lengthy on the monthly prayer thread and if anyone thinks I should edit it and put it on it's own thread please respond over the next hour before the obligatory editing period expires. But I was guided to cite an example of my problem.

I just don't know how to break the cycle of getting overwhelmed with a message of sorts from spirit which is so Uranian and "of the moment" that I'm deeply compelled to post or send it. It takes a boatload of energy and it's generally totally immeasurable in terms of it's effectiveness.

I've been doing this sort of stuff since 1/99 during Clinton's idiotic impeachment. Always thought that matter only was the concern of the 4 individuals and none of our business especially since the young girl involved was not even complaining. She was bragging about the affair.

I wrote the funniest and most scathing thing I've ever written and felt at first, like I was just screwing around. I sent the first text to 11 recipients and it was quoted on the evening news and it was responded to by several senators.

At the time, conventional wisdom was saying that the hearings in the senate would drag on until the summer. Another 6-8 months of that crap was unimaginably grueling to me. So I went ballistic and then I got funny.

Here's an excerpt from the 2nd sending and what I then titled "Slinky 2B or not. . ." I may have to reformat it as it is formated in a slinky sort of way that may not appear as was originally intended.

So momentarily set the wayyy back to early '99.


"We, the people
find ourselves in quite the national stew.

With many of our leaders
not knowing what to do.

So with hearts and minds
let's try and reconstrue,
and perhaps
we can agree upon just a thing or two.

That these hearings
should not drag on,
ad nauseum,
in all too lurid detail

going over all of which
we're already tediously aware.

To recap:
So after the first missive is transmitted,
Everybody gets psyched
about a popular vote and all I hear is,

"There was no popular vote during Watergate,"

and everybody thinks,
"Well that's true."

Well. . . duhhh. . .
Maybe there should have been one.
It may have prompted an earlier resignation
and maybe there wasn't such a dauntingly huge
percentage of the population demanding one.

Aaand, if you'd kindly allow me to set the way back here. . .

The year was 1973,
and most souls were too damned desensitized by drugs,
Vietnam, drugs, early-ish sexual revolution fallout,
and did I forget to mention "drugs. . . ?"

Yes, it was that very long
and steamingly sluggish and sticky summer of '73
when little baby Monica
took her very first breath.
"Wahhhhhhhhhhh !!!"

Coincidence. . .?
Nahhhhhhhhh.


You see the poor dear embodies
the very same energy that took down a President.
She just tricked herself into believing
that she could do it in a more creative sort of way.

Comparisons in other ways to Watergate
are utterly absurd given the fundamental difference
that the investigation then was initiated by journalists,
not by lawyers bearing federalies,
forked tongued confidants,
and no respect whatsoever
For the constitutional rites
of
womenwearingthongs.

Then: thugs posing as plumbers,
cabinet members posing as thugs,
breaking and entering, paper shredding,
obstruction of justice, and a Pres.
using far too
many swear words.

Now: very simply
Sex and the truth.

Which (may I add?)
are most sadly in some major pockets
in this fair land,
still mutually exclusive terms. . ."

Basicly, it was far easier to be funny about sex and the truth then, than it is to be funny about war, peace, looting, blatant corruption, and deceit now.

Anyway, the upshot of all of that was I humorously encouraged a slew of people to pray that the matter simply be resolved by President's Day (mid Feb.) It amazingly worked out that way. I sent out 3 separate though related e-mails over a 5 day period. There were parts that were even funnier than this particular excerpt.

When I was typing the last text an enormous white dove descended upon me whilst I was writing the prayer.

The downside was that it was at enormous personal expense that cost me for a long time.

Basicly, it would appear that I truly suck at capitalism.

Though Creatrix only knows how much impact the more recent election prayer had. But I ended up taxed again and want to change this pattern of depletion. Selfless service to mankind can be so exhaustive but on another level maybe I'm just paying it forward. Time will tell.

That's simply the dilemma that has me totally stymied.

Thanks in advance for all your support and unwavering kindness.

white dove in the above post. Guess I'm just as anal as IHAD just slower to notice the omission.

I find that being precise in what I put down brings more precise results. Hve a donut?

:donut: :donut: :)

But I think as my son used to say when he first was speaking in response to "Anal or attending to details" maybe it's "a ittle bit of bofe."

You're totally accurate about precision but the funny thing to me was when I read what I had carelessly posted about the etheric dove moments after the editing time expired, I remembered last month when my son's cat had marginally damaged a bird and chased it into my apartment and I was at the computer and on the stellaphone and was showered by ruffled underfeathers as the bird swooped over my head. I ended up catching it in a towel and saving it but that was quite unlike the etheric dove of nearly 7 years passed.

Quite the distinction for sure.

edited to spell "bofe" correctly :)

without comment, and it's too late for me to fix in the original post. :(

:loveya: :hug: :donut: :donut:

I am one of those people Dream mentioned who still needs help with a past request. As folks may have read, work is getting uglier by the moment. I don't know if I should stay or go and, if I go, to where/what career or stay home with MG Jr.

So...I ask the infinite and infinitely gracious Universe to help me see clearly what lifepath is the correct one for me and will afford the best outcome for all concerned, and then help me set foot on that path to a happy, fulfilling life, harming none and for the good of all. So Mote It Be.

And I also ask the Universe to please help me refrain from asking said Universe to kick my lunkheaded bosses in their respective tushies because it would be requested out of sheer malice, and I'm trying to be more highly evolved than that!

:rofl:

Universe illumunate your path so that it's crystal clear what actions you should take. You deserve so much better, my friend.

Kudos to you for resisting the temptation to get even. Such a decision is always celebrated in the Universe because it ripples in ways that we'd never expect.

:hug:

Your good wishes and light mean so much. Sending some back to you for whatever you need!

:pals:

I ask that ancient and holy beings honor you and your request. May your transitions be painless and fun. Also, for your edification, a virtual I Ching. Jai. :hi:



:donut: :donut: :donut:

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/iching/

Thanks so much for your good wishes, Metta--and thanks for starting the thread.

I will go play with my new toys right now!

Sending some light your way as well.

:pals:

On edit--WOW--what a reading! I am blown away. Thanks so much for guiding me toward that insight! Yoinks!

It sent goosebumps down my spine and the pressure in my head changed, (always a sign for me) that energies are moving. Thanks for doing this months thread.

I'm tickled you got a bump, Blue one. Say, for changing the pressure in your head, lightly touch the accupressure/meridian points where the top of your neck meets the base of your skull and breathe normally. They're within a finger distance from each other at the bottom most curve of the skull, behind the ears. You want to use the pressure of a dime. This redistributes the sinovial fluid. Ask to release all that it's connected with. Jai. :) :hug: :)

Thanks for taking over the Dec prayer thread Metta.

I'm looking forward to how this will unfold, cassiep. :hug: passing along some energy that's flowing through right now :)

The leaders bring nice fresh energy each month,
with unique prayers and thoughts.

Members asking for help show faith and trust.
And those praying bring grace to themselves and to
others.

Again, thanks to all who participate.

in gratitude for all the wonderful people on this fourm, and on DU.
In gratitude for everything that I have and that is flowing to me on a daily basis.

I want to send light to all who request it, verbalized or no, most especially the dear ones in this circle, but also to those anywhere who need it.

I affirm I am vibrating as high as possible, giving out light and love to the earth.

Abundance and peace seem to be the most needed aspects these days..

:)

You know, the energy release method is so simple to do and so natural.
I find my shoulders rotate forward or in, a very bad posture...when I get tense, and the energy release says "grief". We can probably tell by someone's posture what is occuring inside.
The old saying of "Kummer Speck" (German), literally means "worry fat", it is when you worry you tend to gain weight around your belly and the energy release also says worry energy to be released is around the stomach. People tend to use this term as an excuse or joke for having had a little too much goodies, or failing a diet these days, but I now see the truth in it.
Amazing, that were we to listen to our body we would know where our blockages are and from those release points statements get insights as to why, as we explore ourselves. What a nice balancing method for body and mind. Thank you.

Let us align

gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha
gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha
gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha

You're right on the money, rumpel. Anymore, I just follow my emotions/where my mind lands and do the tapping associated with that area. Then, if I find I've been concentrating on a couple of areas for awhile, I go to the ones I haven't been doing. And I always end with releasing my joy. Bodhi, svaha!

:)

(This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5902812&mesg_id=5902812

(He posted in this group a couple of months ago asking for prayers and support.)

May his trials be easy and fortuitious.

Ohm

This is the first relationship I'm pursuing in years, and I've picked a doosy of a girl to chase. She's the right one though. Just pray I don't get my heart broken too early!

I'm so happy for you, my friend! :)

Oh, ancient and holy beings in the ten directions, shine the light of mental clarity for our brother, oxbow, so that he can see what's best for him to do or not do in this relationship and all that it's connected with despite the moon being in his eyes. We ask this for his highest good and for the highest good of all concerned.

:donut: :donut: :donut:


Anything here for you to sit with? http://www.eclecticenergies.com/energy/indexemotional.php

thanks for the light and good thoughts, all of youse guys...she has a boyfriend, which would normally make me turn away right away. I'm following my inner compass on this one though, and so far the direction I've been pointed to has been full speed ahead! I'll let you know how it all turns out ;)

P.S. that's an interesting site you linked to, Metta. I've got to really sit down and see which exercises are gonna work for me...well, I'm off!

And an oracle. This one takes no time to get started.

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/iching/ :hi: :)

I have been having some significant health setbacks lately, and am requesting prayers for wellness and vitality.

I am also setting out to start a home business, and request that things go smoothly and abundantly.

Thank you for your prayers and energy.

I am grateful to the universe and every being in it for the gifts I receive and the lessons I learn!

Oh ancient and holy beings in the ten directions, we request your guidance and blessings for our sister, kitchenwitch, concerning her new home business and all that's connected with it. May all her trials be easy and filled with good information.

We also request clarity, balance and healing for her and those involved with her around her health concerns. May she soon be completely well and vital without any great physical, mental, emotional or financial cost to her or anyone connected with her. May all the holes in their beings be filled with light ..., and grace.

With gratitude, we offer up these prayers to you, oh ancient and holy ones. You can take care of them much better than we can. So be it. Amen.


:donut: :donut: :donut:



Is there anything her that you'd like to try?

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/energy/indexemotional.php

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/iching/

Both look extremely interesting!

Thank you!

Go well and be well. :)

I ask that the Universe help you in reference to your health concerns and that it blesses you with abundance and smooth operations in reference to your home buisiness. (This or something better for the highest good of all concerned.)

Sending good thoughts and prayers. :hug:

Always enjoy you're contributions & best wishes to you.

..and lots of hugs.:hug:

O8) I'm so thrilled that they found each other. :hug:

Amid fellowship, they'll actualize themselves, each other and the world. ... a couple of gifts.


http://www.eclecticenergies.com/iching/
http://www.eclecticenergies.com/energy/indexemotional.php

Last year, I ended a long-term marriage. For various reasons, I only just recently filed for divorce and thought we had agreed on the process and end date. But now he's dragging this out because, long-story-short, I'm happy and he's not in control. If he cooperates, this could end in a couple weeks. If not, it could drag on indefinitely. I envisioned this life chapter ending this month (before my birthday next month), so I feel like I'm running out of hope. I'm trying to be patient and strong, but I'm getting tired (and mad).

I also wish him happiness (perhaps a new love interest) because, it would help him move on and give him something to look forward to.

Thanks, and to everyone here, a safe and happy transition into 2007...

from an earlier text. . .

"17. OMG, I just remembered yet another wondrous trick, this one is from a lady visionary activist who is most inspiring.
( http://www.visionaryactivism.com ) Whenever a dynamic with another breaks down and reaches an impasse, sit down and write them a letter, and don't hold back anything you feel.
Then read the letter aloud, then burn it. As ever, be cautious with fire. I employ the use of pliers and a cast iron skillet when I do this. Then release the ashes into moving water. It's nice to do in nature, but a sink or toilet will do just as well.

This is how one sends another a spiritual fax. It is great magic as it moves the restrictions in the dynamic through all of the four elements and purifies the emotions and sends a great healing to both you and the higher self of the person with whom one is hassled. It works. There are never negative repercussions from this as his higher self will filter the information as he is ready to accept it."

I wish him healing, wisdom and you both expedience and mutual respect in this sometimes grueling process. May you have the most graceful resolution in regards to this matter.

best,
stella

Kudos, stella, for this wonderful gift. :thumbsup: Have a donut? :)


:donut: :donut: :donut:

donuts you keep pushing...

(But if you don't mind, I'll take a nice plain cake donut if you can spare one :) ) And a nice hot cup of coffee....

A nice plain, cake donut and a big cup of hot coffee. Also, a non-hug. I know you like those, too.


I'll just sit here awhile with you.


:donut: :donut:

and a non hug back....:)

Yes, sit a spell and tell me what your natal chart looks like
while I bite into a no 6........

Even if it doesn't work, it so helps to get everything off your chest!

Thank you for the suggestion.

You're doing the right thing in seeing your situation as you wish it to be. That's a big part of having it as you wish it to be.

This breaks down for you in the opposition that the two of you are playing out as each other's mirrors/projected shadows, being the polar opposites of how you'd prefer to be in the world. The shadow is the voice of our conscience and its job is to reflect our fears, worries, anger, resentment, grief and expectations back to us so we can let them go and forgive what's not forgiven. Its intensity is directly proportional to our unresolved karma. It's us showing ourselves tough love. Its also a reflection of our karma separating us from seeing our light and divinity and as such, is a portal, a valuable chance to bring order out of the chaos we go through. As we accept what we see in the shadows/mirrors as undealt with parts of ourselves and moreso as we surrender them to a favorite deity to resolve, we have freedom, wholeness, balance and grace and we can move past things more easily and undistractedly.


You may be proping your ex up in the conflict when your reactions are in direct opposition to what he does. If you step aside, if you do your thing/hold your space/don't let what he's doing get in your way, he has nothing to lean on and you don't dissipate yourself in the conflict. You can move on more freely.

I wouldn't be surprised if he tries to keep connectioned with you even if it's through conflict. If he's been reinforce to bind that way, he may not realize he has, or may not want to pursue, other choices with which to stay connected. As I say, it all depends on how he's been reinforced in the past. In any case, as you reinforce him for doing things you like, he will repeat those actions.


Also, you're getting tired, angry and resentful/drained partly because of your expectations. I suspect you're also putting the brakes on voicing your loss, grief, anger, resentment, fear, worry and joy which only adds to the crush, as you know. Trying to be strong sounds like you're trying to keep everything in balance. Balance comes from clearing ourselves emotionally. ... not asking for an answer here, have you given yourself times to do that? In any case, here's a time tested recipe for taking care of that, something you can do anywhere and for any duration of time.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=245&topic_id=31163&mesg_id=31207



In addition to the above things, here's another exercise for clarity, balance and wholeness. See yourself in a perfectly formed, comfortably large circle filled with gentle, purple flame. The flame has no substance though you may clearly feel it. See and feel it in you, through you and in the space all around you. It operates in accordance with and irrespective of your breath. You may see/feel movement since we're dealing with living energy here. Beyond that space are the infinities of the universe. Sit with this and breathe the flame normally for as long as you want. You'll recalibrate and realign as you stay with this and you will transform what you're going through as well.

After awhile, see your ex-husband somewhere in a circle of his own, sitting in his own gentle flame. Breathe normally and sit with those images. You may need more reflective moments/distance to do this. That's fine. If that's so, this will be a milestone to you.

Lastly, fill yourself with gratitude and positive emotions and see/feel/request them to also be with your ex in his circle of flame. That way,you put things in the hands of higher powers and greatly amplify the possibilities that things will grow and displace what you don't want.



In addition, is there anything below that you might find useful? I salute the divine within you.


http://www.eclecticenergies.com/iching/
http://www.eclecticenergies.com/

I think you are correct in your assessment. Interestingly, I had just discussed this with my lawyer and have been given the "don't say anything to him" advice because the SO is thriving off of the melodrama (which is something he has always done.)

I have done the circle visualization for over a year now, but not with a purple flame. I will try that. And thank you for the links. I will take a look.

I am feeling somewhat better today, so I thank everyone for their support.

... that you're feeling better. I'm glad you have a lawyer for this. Better to have quick access than to try to find one when you need one.

One thing that works for me when I'm feeling off balance is to remind myself that "I am ..., centered and balanced."

Best to you, d22d.

I hope that this transition time ends up being short and painless. I ask that he sees that it's in his best interest to go with the flow in this situation. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

Keep visualizing exactly what you want to happen, dist22dem. It'll make it much more likely to happen that way.

Yes! Short and painless.

prayers for my dear mom who died this morning after a long and courageous battle with emphysema.

Prayers will be welcome too, for my sister, dad and me as we struggle to make sure he is well and happy as he can be in the months and years to come, as he is experiencing mental losses as well as health problems.

When I have more time and energy, I will go back through this thread and send to each of you my best toward receiving your prayers sent to the Universe.

May the God or light energy you believe in bless you all with strength, comfort, healing and abundance.

Thanks in advance for your prayers.

You've been on my mind all day. I've been meaning to respond to you for days.

Deepest condolences love and same to your whole clan as well.

The regulars may tire of this blessing as I've posted it whenever someone has suffered a loss.

I did not write it but it appeared in my inbox when I was really down. Just reading it whenever I was in pain helped tremendously and gave me strength as I hope it does for you. I hope it gives you comfort as well.

Contact at any time.

Great Love,
stella

"BLESSING

I send you light to hold you in love.
I send you light to heal you in love.

May you love, honor, and cherish the preciousness and uniqueness of your own being and of each other being in this world.

May you see your own goodness and beauty reflected wherever you look. May you be contented and appreciative of all life's bountiful gifts.

May the splendor and majesty of your being guide your thoughts, words, and actions.

May your pain and fear be transformed into strength,
understanding, and compassion.

May the shining light of your being radiate peace and harmony wherever you are.

May you be suffused with happiness, joyfully celebrating each day you are alive.

May you be abundant in all wealth and rich in generosity,
sharing your feelings freely.

May you be a soothing balm of kindness and a fragrant blossom of love to everyone you meet.

May you be well whole and healthy.

May the great love and compassion of your heart embrace and help to redeem the suffering of all beings everywhere.

May the inner light of your purity and perfection dissolve the clouds of discord, despair, and conflict.

May the intelligence and wisdom of your infinite mind give you clarity in a confusing world.

May you trust that you are loved, cared for and supported by the infinite always.

May you possess the precious magic jewel of gratitude that
transforms all life into a paradise.

May pause for a moment each day to remember this blessing upon you, and calling forth the full power and magnificence of your own being, may you pass it on to all beings everywhere.

I send you light to hold you in love.
I send you light to heal you in love. "

Blessings upon your infinite soul.

thank you for it from the bottom of my heart, along with your love to me and my family. It does mean a lot, and I will draw comfort from it.

Thanks too, for your reply, you aren't owing me one...in fact, I may be the one who owes a response.

My mom's courage and tenaciousness were the hallmarks of these past months. For me, though it was a new and abiding sweetness, patience and humor in her that made her last months so precious to me. For the two of us, it was always difficult, and I know that she and I reached a new level of love in our relationship these past months. While I hated her suffering, she and I shared so much love, humor (dare I say fun?) in these past months as occasional "roomies" when I came for visits (dad and caregivers had the other rooms), that I will treasure these months dearly forever.

As soon as it became evident that for her, it was no longer worth the struggle, I hoped for her release. I am happy for her as I know she is free from suffering, which is a comfort.

Love to you too, and thanks again.

May your mother pass over with ease and meet her loved ones who
have gone before her. And be restored to perfect health, free of all pain.

I ask God to give you strength to handle this loss, and to help your father and sister.

Words don't seem to be enough at a time like this, so please feel the healing energy and prayers I am sending to all of you.

energy. I know that my mom is with my son and sister, as well as her parents and others, and all is well with her now. It is a beautiful transition, and only our very human selves would mourn, as we miss her. My higher self knows that she has gone home, and that it will be the blink of an eye before I join them...but first, I have my own path to travel.

Love and thanks to you, Cassie. I know your energy will lift us all up.

Angels are with you and your family more than ever in this time of your loss. They bring you comfort and reassurance that your mother is becoming more comfortable as she makes her journey over. She has light guides spotting her in her unfolding as she goes.

She says to tell you that she's in good hands and is much more at ease than she was before going. I salute the divine within you.

always love hearing. I feel my angels close to me, and thank you for delivering my first message from my mom. In good hands...of that I'm sure, but how beautiful to hear.

Thank you, as I will try to call on my divine many times in the days to come. Bless you and thank you for your message of love and reassurance.

All the best to you and warm regards for your kind words. :hi: :)

I am sending you a warm,long and loving hug.
I lost my mom to lung cancer (she also had bone cancer at the time) 3 years ago. She had all the breathing equip. also, so I know how that is.
Peace and strength to you and your family. I know it is sad, but also releiving to know that she is not suffering any more.
Hope you don't find this offensive, but I always have a bit of joy for the one who has passed--now they are free and must be so happy (in my estimation, just my humble opinon). So in this spirit I rejoice with your mother also, knowing she is the pure light of love now.
I will be thinking of you and your loved ones.:grouphug:

life-affirming gestures, and always welcome. I'm sorry for the loss of your dear mom, too. I hope you feel her presence with you often.

Thanks for your caring response. I am sad, very sad for myself, and yet am celebrating her return to our real home, and in joining so many that we all love. Yes, I do rejoice for her...like a cool drink at the end of a marathon, she is exhausted but enjoying her well-earned rest and victory. And, knowing those who met her, as soon as her spirit is up for it, it will be quite a party.

Thanks so much for your message of love and joy. And a big hug right back to you!
:hug:

I'm sending you light and much love. I ask that the Universe allow you to feel its abiding peace and love during this time of transition.

:hug::hug::hug:

Peace and love are very welcome, and I know it is coming, as I feel it already. Love and peace to you, too, today and always.

and for you and your family.

:hug:

Best wishes to you and your family, too.

I will pray for you all.

I will say a prayer for your mother, and send light and love to you and your family. :hug:

belatedly...

May you and your family find solace to know that the Universe embraces you with love and light, of which, your Mom is part of.

Sending you loving light

:grouphug:

thoughts. My 86 yr. old father, who has been extremely healthy all his life, was diagnosed with a tumor in one of his lungs. We have an appointment with a surgeon on Friday. Dad also is slipping rather rapidly into dementia, is also extremely hard of hearing and doesn't understand all of what is happening to him. None of the medical people take the time to explain to him what is going on. I guess they just assume that I or my siblings will keep Dad informed. After a long and happy life, I would hate to think that he might have to spend his final days in pain. Please pray that we will all have the strength to help Dad through the coming days.

I am sorry about your dad. Prayers for you, your dad and your family.

I'm sorry that you have to go through this. Light and love to your dear father.

:hug:

I will be thinking of you and your family tonight.:hug: :hug:

:hug:

you'll be in my thoughts this week

I'd be going through what you are if I had as much to deal with *and* having the professionals involved seeming to be negligent in doing their part, in addition. That's a really rotten state of affairs.

You do have the strength to help your father. Individually and, certainly, collectively though that may be covered up in part with all the fear, anger, resentment, grief and worry that you're going through. Does your family put its heads together and sort things out or is that left to you? Have you thought of family counseling, dad included? (... not looking for answers. Just posing the questions.)

I had a dear and precious friend pass away recently. I offer you something, below, that has helped me immensely to unload those emotions and gives me room to deal with my loss and the conflicts of everyday life.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=245&topic_id=31163&mesg_id=31207


May you go well and be well. I salute the divine within you.

the routines you suggested and will give them a try. Also, a belated thank you for hosting this thread for December.

Soon after I posted my original request, Dad's doctor of 20 yrs. called to tell him that he was thinking about him and was closely monitoring his care. That was such a sweet thing for Dr. J. to do and came at just the right time. When I gave Dad Dr. J's message, he cried and so did I.

Thanks for sharing your good news. :)

Strength and courage going your way.

PS There is no reason for end of life patients
to be in pain, there are very good pain control methods.
Insist that hospice or palliative care professionals be involved
to make your father comfortable if it comes to that.

see post # 48

The same goes for you :hug:

O8) especially at this time of year.

Light, love and strength to you and your family. :grouphug:

of support. This group is very precious to me and, even though I don't post often, I read almost all of the threads.

Even more. Thank you. :hug:

We had an appointment with a surgeon today. Dad had a CT chest scan 3 wks. ago and it showed some abnormalities in his esophagus and pleural nodules. The surgeon said that this type of esophageal thickening is generally associated with a malignant condition. He will do an endoscopic exam on Monday. I don't think Dad realizes what's going on and that's probably a good thing. My brother, sister, and our extended family are just hoping that he will be spared any discomfort or distress in whatever amount of time he has left.

If anyone has had family or friends who've had esophageal cancer and can give me an idea of what we're facing, I'd be grateful to hear from you.

Peace and glad tidings.

but the extended family. All I know from losing my dad to the battle is, it makes hereos. People who go through that ending have a ton of courage and fortitude. I was at my dad's side doing same. Just show up and bring comfort. Allow them to be who they are and express their deepest longings and desires. They gave him six months and he lasted almost two years. Two years I was glad to have known him.

If things don't upturn, you are facing losing your best friend. Only in this dimension though.

But, you know, you don't have any bad news yet. Peace and glad tidings.

are with you and your dad. :hug:

I ask that the Universe keeps your father comfortable and at peace during his remaining time here. (May it be longer than you expect.) (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

had colon cancer and dementia. I do not know about cancers in the esophagus.
I think. as you said, if your father is not quite aware of what is happening to him, I find it a blessing. My grandmother also did not realize she had colon cancer, and it did not seem to bother her much.

I will send you light and light to your father to be spared from any discomfort.

:grouphug:

She is having trouble keeping anything down, including water. I've been giving her Reiki and Full Spectrum Healing most of the night. She's finally settled down and we had a nice cuddle just now.

She'll be 11 in March, and I know some think that's old, but she's still my "baby."

Our furbabies are as special to us as other members of our family. I hope she continues to feel better, and that she will be able to eat soon.

O8)

:grouphug:

She has had both water and food and is resting on the bed. I also had to sing to her before she would eat-that's our ritual and I take it as a good sign.

Glad you are both feeling better.

So sorry for that. So Thank You from both my little Angel and me. :hi:

And that YOU are too! :hi:

I'm going to take a good look at those links.

I have been having a very difficult time of late. Holidays are always very difficult for me, but this year is worse. A lot of demons from the past are haunting me yet again. I got a few months of respite, but they're back yet again. Some of it was triggered by a post in the Lounge a few weeks ago that brought up some very bad memories. I thought I had dealt with it, but obviously not.

It feels like I take 2 steps forward and 20 backwards. :-(

I think letting the issues come up is a great opportunity (in hindsight) I had a meltdown of sorts a few weeks ago, too.

I went through a process and I will never forget these statements:
"The karmic contract is now complete. "
"I forgive and I am forgiven."

Much love and healing light.

:hug:

I recognize it is part of the healing process...I wish I could say it makes it easier. I do think you're right, it is a gift. Just having difficulties seeing it that way right now.

I'm sorry you had those difficulties you mentioned. I hope they are now behind you. :hug:

I'm so sorry that this happened. May the Universe allow you to feel its loving arms during this time. I will keep you in my prayers.

:hug::hug:

I know I'm not the only one feeling this way, but I did feel so very alone in my grief. Sharing it makes me feel a bit better.

I really do appreciate your support and kind words. :hug: :loveya:

It makes everything worse. Supposed to be a time of Sagittarian fire. But I don't know anything about that.

I'm sorry you feel this way. I do too. Wish I could tell you something better.
January will get here. Then we are out of this.

I wonder if this is a grieful time of year for many of us.

It is supposed to be about a birth? But even if so, which, let's say is doubtful, it would have been a hardship.

The new son/sun will be birthed on 12/22. Labor pains suck. But it is worth it because the new year begins on 12/23. A new sun. And we get to begin again.

You will feel better.

I'm sorry you're feeling the same way. :hug:

Yes, I believe there are many who feel the same way. I do know mine has more to do with the holiday season than the lack of sunlight, though the latter is still tough, especially in the northern latitude that I live in.

January will lessen it for me, but it will always be present in some way. I wish that wasn't the case. ..

:hug:

:hug:

Peace that brings healing for you ..., enduring harmony and selfless service from your/our friends the ancient and holy being in the universe. Flowing into you from all directions, clearing out your fears, grief, worry, anger and resentment and releasing your joys, your voice and your insight in ways known and unknown.

Yeah, follow up with that emotional release stuff. Your efforts will bring you good results.

:hi: :)

:hug:

I am looking at the website you posted, and there is some marvellous stuff there. :hi:

She lost both of her dogs to an accident and is truly greiving their loss.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=214&topic_id=102675&mesg_id=102676

To be holding that amout of grief and angst when she's pregnant has got to be really intense.

Glad her preganancy is coming alone though.

It is my fervent wish that those who are close to her can lend her comfort, compassion, strength and support through this loss, and that she can accept it over time.

I hope also that she reads the "Blessing" I posted upthread

on edit-(it's on post #48)

I ask that the Universe allow her to understand completely that it's not in any way her fault. (She did the best she could at the time.) (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

Please pass along this url for easy emotional release if you want. Thanks.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=245&topic_id=31163&mesg_id=31207

My son, who is 40 next year is having a difficult time again.
He lost his car, had to move and his wife divorced him. He rides his bike to work, he has to pay child support for 1 from 17 years ago, and support for the two from this last divorce.

I don't know what to do. It stresses me out to hear his voice, it scares me a little. He says he can't take much more.

I've helped him all I can. I need some extra strength sent to him (and me) so he can endure these more difficult times. He's really stressed out and now she won't let him see the girls for very long on Christmas.

I'm so depressed about this. I have financially helped him quite a bit in the last 45 days - and I'm not willing to do much more, because it's been bits and pieces here, but almost adds up to $1000.00. That's all I can do.

Thank your all for the extra thoughts and Merry Christmas to all of you.

the holidays are especially tough

:hug:

I will add him to my prayer list.

should do to turn around this situation and his life. May he be receptive to making the changes that are required to do so. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

Blessings to you, onecent; you parents have my utmost respect. :hug:

I'm sending light and grace to all of you. And transforming, gentle purple flame so your son's family works out their difficulties with ease and comes to peaceful solutions. In the name of the highest good for all concerned.

does he have anyone he can trust, other than you?

If it scares you to hear him say, "I can't take much more", that can go one of two ways.
Other than YOU, does he have any support system?

Just from reading those couple of lines, I am concerned for him too.

I wish you a Peaceful, New Solstice.

Take a break. Shoving money is not always the answer. Do you trust him to be able to hold his own? Most of us have come upon times that looked like the end. That means they were new beginings.

My suggestion would be to keep in touch with him. When people are getting to the end of things and tell you, please listen. If he has no support system, consider calling someone in his area. Step away and let a professional handle it. This works. You may be too close to the situation to provide the real help he needs.

I'm just going by one sentence in your post. It was a flag. It is usually very simple to obtain help for people who "can't take much more". .. pm me if you want more information.

I'm having another medical "procedure" on Thursday. They're still trying to figure out why I can't seem to heal from that spinach disaster in August/September. I've already had several tests, which haven't resolved the issue - I'm really hoping this next "test" wil provide the answers I desperately need.
Quite frankly, I've grown weary of being a medical guienea pig, and I need some answer.

Thank you all - I KNOW your prayers, energy, light works, because I really believe it's made a vast difference for me.

Love,
NB

will send you prayers and healing. One of my sons is a holistic healer in the Phillippines, and he swears by diet, diet diet. (Proper diet of course). We go round and round about this because it's expensive to eat organic, and not fun to give up wine and sugar, etc. He would tell you to fast, and by no means, am I suggesting any treatment....but you sound like you are at your wits end.

We do agree on positive thinking and visualization. Good luck to you and I hope you are healed.

It's not fun to be a guinea pig (I've been there also).

especially to your liver and right kidney area. I ask Spirit to show your medical caregivers the way to the hidden problem, that they may deliver the medicine you need for renewed good health. I see you, NB, whole and healthy, and living joyfully, free of fear. So it is. I'll be sending, asking and visualizing through this procedure.

and sick of being tired. I've yet to go an entire week without serious uncontrollable vomiting, and I can't eat anything that will not cause serious upset. i just want to KNOW what's causing it all, you know?

Thank you again for your prayers.
NB

I will definitely pray for you and will send you healing energy. I ask that the Universe help your doctor(s) to determine exactly what the problem is and what needs to be done to permanently resolve it. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

May you have the blessing of good health. :hug:

May you and the doctors have clear insight to where your problems are and have speedy recourse to healing. White light is an excellent cleanser, followed by blue. Light having no substance though it may have weight. Without substance, the light reflects where your denser dis-ease is. From there, you can breathe the light through it or/and sit with your dis-ease in the reflection of the light as it unfolds and dissolves.

Just sharing. Yogurt or Kefir always heal my intestinal problems. You might puke for awhile. That must be the acidopholis in charge.

From a nutritional standpoint, it makes sense. With little information to go on, it sounds like your intestinal flora is out of balance. I know what that feels like. What works for ME, is to get the good guys back in there.

FWIW. YMMV ...

edit: there may or may not be vommiting. It has been a method that enables me to begin to eat again.

It's been my "help" for that - love the stuff. I eat it for dessert, even. Usually, I'll cut up my own fruit and add yogurt to it. Don't know why it's not helping now, because it usually is a great help. Oh well, hopefully I'll know tomorrow.

I always go with plain or vanilla yogurt. Much better to add your own fruits and nuts, imo.

Keep up the cheer! We are with you.

Please do let us know.

:hug:

:grouphug:

I am one with my father and the universe.
I am one with mother earth.
I am one with everyone within the reach of my voice.
And, in this togetherness, we ask the divine intelligence to eradicate all
negatives from our hearts, from our minds,
from our words, and from our actions.
And, so be it.

- babatunde olatunji - 1927-2003

Thanks for the post, Dream. :hi: :)

Sometimes the simplist things are the most powerful.

And in some future life, brevity will be my strong suit. LOL

Thanks as always Dream for all you do.

:rofl:

;)

(Actually, I think that you have such a gift with words. I always love what you write exactly the way that you write it! :loveya:)

When I arrive at a *true* zen state it'll perhaps be reflected by having monosyllabic conversations exclusively.

They'll probably be comprised of such vociferous commentary as, "Yayyyyyy," "Wohhh," "Ughhh," "Ahhhhh," "Hmmmmm," "Ommmmm,""Yuppp," "Nope,""Ohhhh,""Wayyy," "So-o-o," and "Luvvv." Or those are at least the ones that immediately come to mind, not necessarily in that order though.

Or maybe I'll get to be a cloud again and simply spend endless hours atmospherically fingerpainting sunrises and sunsets again on a massive co-creative scale. :)

Thanks though. I do truly appreciate the compliment especially from you, such a dear soul, at this time, and am glad you enjoy my babblings yet I feel deeply compelled to transform the way in which I contribute, and there are so many others who have me utterly awestruck with their eloquence that I sometimes feel as though "who the heck am I kidding?"

Still in the broader sense, I know each and every one of us all have distinct voices, skills, and a unique vibrations inherant to the way in which we contribute. So comparisons are useless really.

I'll refine it over time perhaps. But if I ever lapse into monosyllabic though succinct postings. . .you'll know what's up. . . :hug:

had a psychotic break over the weekend. He was getting much worse and has finally been taken to the hospital. I ask for Divine Light and Love for both of them. Thank you.

and positive energies to your friends

Dr. Peter Breggin is a psychiatrist who is spiritually oriented. He is extrememly controversial as he eshews exclusively biochemical pharmaceutical treatments for issues that are more than likely, firstly spiritual, and secondarily neurological. I've seen him unfairly roasted and discredited in the media for having an exagerated hippie past in the 60's. So big deal.

I've had the pleasure of one chance brief conversation with him and he was amazingly insightful and had great, strong, comforting, and affirmative vibes.

http://www.breggin.com/prbbooks.html

Consider Googling the good Dr. and maybe it'll help you understand what your friend's roommate is about to endure.

Also consider sharing with him the Blessing on post #48.

A mantra to say under forced over medication may be, "the purity of my spirit and soul are stronger than this sh*t."

Disclaimer: I'm not wholly against pharmaceuticals as in some circumstances they may help and different people respond to different treatments. It's just that psychiatric success stories are so few and far between. Spiritual success stories are far more common. IMHO Big pharma is mostly all about customers and too rarely about healing.

Of course I'll send him light as well.

I have one of Dr. Breggin's books and think the world of him and agree wholeheartedly. I love his work and admire him greatly for his groundbreaking work.

What I didn't mention in the original post (trying to be discreet) is there is a big possibility that the break was brought about by 'street drugs'. Although, I know this person is very angry and blaming to begin with and what I would call unstable. His family has had mental illness also. My friend doesn't really know what his roommate may have taken. In this case, anti-psychotics are probably truly indicated, at least short term, and we just hope he comes back. Some never do.

I was awake most of the night from concern and three possibilities came to mind:
either he will a) make it out okay and learn a growth lesson and begin to look at his life in a different manner; b) make it out okay and continue down a destructive path; or unfortunately c) never make it out.

These folks are caught in the crack between the worlds which can be brutal. Depends upon their wiring and spiritual preparedness.

Light and grace for that one, please and a grounded recovery.

They were able to stabilize him quickly. He'll be discharged Friday morning. Seems to be in good spirits and thankful to be back to normal. Thank you all for Prayers.

Thank you Universe for any assistance that you gave.

to transcend

Nephew back from Iraq - and comatose
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=2980636&mesg_id=2980636

this is emotionally comatose - PTS

And to those who offer help as well.

Hail Mary, full of grace.......

for those who have left,
and for all sentient beings

TADYATHA OM BEKANDZE BEKANDZE MAHABEKANDZE BEKANDZE RANDZA SAMUDGATE SOHA

Very nice!

If you want you can close out the month with a special prayer of yours.

So we can realize we're aligned with our/the divinity. So be it. Amen.