Peace and Healing Trayvon

I'm still feeling angry at the outcome of the Trayvon Martin case. So unreal and unjust that an innocent life was taken and for what. Wasn't it clear that this young man was the one acting in self defense and that he was unjustly harassed and pursued. But the crime goes free, and for what. Manipulated legalize? Shallow technicalities about what is allowed legally in our court system? Isn't it obvious that Zimmerman's irrationality choreographed the whole thing, that he wasn't in his right mind or reality at all, and that it resulted in the death of an innocent boy? Isn't this a clear case of manslaughter? a fatal crime against an innocent boy?

 

Among other issues that to anyone with their eyes and ears opened are obvious to this case, this "legal" system also greatly needs gun-carrying reform and definitely strict and abiding gun laws and gun-use education (shouldn't gun bearers be required to attend 3-years of proper schooling on the issue first?) Because someone just went free who felt, for whatever wrong and invalid reason, like pursuing and chasing down an innocent kid, which is bad and "wrongdoing" enough, but he also did it with a gun in his pocket. And this man had no business carrying a gun. He was acting on personal assumptions and ignorance and even ignored law enforcement's directive to mind his own business. This man clearly was not capable of responsibly handling a gun. And his crime, this horrible and fatal crime, goes unpunished and unaccounted for, at least by the American court of "justice" system. Is this where the legal system of the United States of America stands today? Really? To allow an act like Zimmerman's to be labeled as legally acceptable? C'mon. This was an obvious case. And I am only sticking to the provable facts. 

 

But I am practicing if even just a bit today in sending metta to both sides of the coin. It is tragic that a man committed a crime that killed a young boy who had done nothing wrong. George Zimmerman will have to live with that the rest of his life. He will have to live with that inside his soul for the rest of his life. I feel compassion for that, for his terrible mistake and for his family too. And my heart breaks for the Martins, and for the fact that their unbelievable loss goes seemingly without redemption or justice. But there is a higher calling. A higher code to answer to. I have to practice surrendering to it. And practicing a bit of metta today.

 

We are really both the Martins and the Zimmermans, for despite the grave mistake made here both by the culprit and the legal system, we are still at heart all truly one, created by and in the spirit of the same God (as you define God). And forgiveness but also accountability is needed to heal. The accountability is now in a higher power's hands. And perhaps we'll get around as a society now to strict and clarifying gun control and education on this and other issues of the case. But at the same time, a terrible and fatal mistake has been made. And the grief is palpable. And although I do feel that accountability is needed for recovery, so I feel compassion on a deeper level too. For the saddness of humanity, for people who cannot see or own or just don't care (and isn't the latter even worse) that a man-slaughter occurred and went unpunished. And then there is such a great loss, and the anger and ridiculousness really over why. There is suffering all the way around as we continue to heal and awaken around this case's deeper issues.

 

Sending light and hope to the places of grief, and prayers for peace, truth and oneness to abide. I have to find this in myself most of all. and to release the anger it stirs in me. Opening to all of my feelings and allowing them to cleanse and be healed. And finding peace and restorative wellbeing within myself.

Namaste

 

postscript: I also have to bow my head to the Martin Family for their graceful and enlightened way of speaking out and advocating on behalf of their son at this difficult time. wishing them support and blessings as they continue to heal and evolve their peaceful education foundation. 

New Vision - Dropping Story and Foundationing a New Paradigm

 

A warrior doesn't need personal history.

One day, (s)he finds it is no longer necessary, and (s)he drops it.

-Carlos Castaneda

Peering across many spiritual communities at this time I see that many people are now dropping their stories and realizing they no longer need them. If this is you, a good way to anchor in the change-over is with ritual and ceremony. Find a special place in nature and release flowers, grasses or sticks into a stream symbolizing the pieces of what you are letting go of, that can be things, beliefs, habits, even people and/or ways of being in relationship with certain others, and then add in items that represent the new pieces and visions you are sending out to manifest in the flow of the Universe - take your time, savor this deep ritual, and let your spirit guide and inspire the process;

or - create a ritualistic dance or song, and sing/dance it in to the universe, take your time, let it move through and with your body, and dance it into the earth to take root.



Other ideas for your bringing-in-the-new-paradigm ritual: create an altar representing the new pieces and paradigm you are building; or create a hand painted abstract or traditional vision board full of images that represent the paradigm you are now birthing and action steps and activities you may already be beginning to enjoy.





Additional support: make a small change every day that represents your movement into the new. Begin to foundation a new activity or behavior, or simply do something different each day with your routine. These are small affirmative actions and foundations that can go a long way to begin representing and enjoying the new structure and energy that is already in motion. Remember, small steps make for big changes.

If your process also includes shifting from an old family paradigm into a new, whole and personally-free one, you might also want to consider a gratitude and honoring the ancestors practice some time later this month. It is a powerful practice that shamans and warriors use to release and even heal their ancestral lines and lineages. More on that to come.

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Take your time. Sit with these ideas and breathe them in deeply. Get clear about what you are in the process of changing over. Then, begin your rituals. And allow Spirit to enter and take you to a deep rich place of honoring all that has come to pass and celebrating your powerful new story-free life.
Namaste

Biggest hugs.

 



2013: New Personal Dream, New Global Vision

To all friends on the Path,

We have walked together through the Shift. And we made it!! We have each been held and touched by each other's presence and Light on the Path. And everything that has come to pass has prepared us for this day and time. I am feeling soooo grateful!

This month we take our first steps together onto the soil of this new day, new cycle, new dream, 2013. It, and perhaps we, have arrived. ;) Let the magic begin!!

Wishing everyone out there in blog-browsing land an amazing, joyful day into a new and clearer you. The time has indeed arrived to enjoy a new personal paradigm and with intent a new Earth. Of course the only aspect of global transformation we ever need be concerned with is our own path and actions. Baby steps are ever ok and always so supported. As ... a New Dream has begun!


I also want to remind readers today (that's you) that this is a great time to create a New Dream/New Structure 2013 Vision Board, or "Dream Board" as some like to call them. As we celebrate and move somewhat slowly and wobbly into the new, it's been a long road year and it will be awhile yet getting acclamated to our new legs, I send you love and peace and gentleness, and hope to inspire you towards a little creativity as well. This is an easy and gentle way to begin to bring your heart's desire and conscious intent into the new year. Biggest happy dreaming!

A Project for This Month
from Alexa Major (me):

 

New Structure Vision Boards: A good time to Dream

Project: Create a New Dream/New Vision 2013 Vision Board

Happy New Year and New world cycle as well. We have surely and securely entered a new energetic season and I wanted to share with you a powerful tool that most of us are familiar with, though some of us may not realize how powerful a practice it is to do at this time. I invite you to participate and create this simple project this month while the new year energy is still ripe and potent.

The old cycle has shifted and we are entering a new age and new chapter in both our own and our collective consciousness. This is a ripe time to put together a vision map for our energy to follow of what we are truly wanting to create for ourselves at this time. We have already begun taking our first steps into a new foundation and structure for ourselves and our life this year.


I am inviting you all to participate with me. I am working on mine this month as well.

 

Here's what to do:

1. Set some time for yourself this week to sit in your sacred space and really get clear about what you would like to manifest this year. It could be a new foundation for wellness, career or work in the world, a global cause, financials, relationships, or anything you wish. You may also be working on creating space with some deeper issues so spend time with that as well. Really get clear in your meditation or quiet time what it would be like to have peace and joy in all areas of life. You may choose to include a global vision as well. Take the time to really feel into the depths of your heart's desire. There is no rush, no hurry, and plenty of time to clarify and really sit with this. The project will be more powerful if you can really be authentic with yourself around what you are willing to change and manifest. Let it connect more deeply than you may have previously experienced on such project. Breathe, this is exciting. (yes!)

When you are ready...



2. Pull together images and photos that match the feeling of what you are going to create. You can use magazines or pull and print them off the web. Gather the materials you will need to create your project: cardboard or poster paper, scissors, colored markers if you'd like, a glue pen, etc.



3. Set another block of time aside to make your collage. Save a 1-2 hour period and commit to holding this space just for you!

Complete your project in that session or if a few more things are to be added, by the end of the month.



Really en~joy and have fun with this creative process. Your vision board can be as simple or elaborate as you like.



4. Next, feel the excitement your in your spirit and cells as you feel resonance with these images. Dream BIG, always set your dreams a bit higher than you may even think or know you can create. You'll be surprised at how much of it comes to light and being over the course of the year.



I have worked with this practice in several powerful spiritual circles over the years and it is always amazing how these images come to life and manifest over the year without even thinking about it.



5. Display your vision board in your meditation area or room, or somewhere where you will see it every day you visit that part of your home. Once you have created and displayed it, you need not "do" anything else with it at all. Just post it somewhere and let it be. Let it "Be". The energy of your intent will do the rest.



6. Also, for members of www.awakened-journey.com, you may post your Vision Dream Board there in the blog section, and/or write out your NewYear Intent on your page under current goals and intents. This is ALL-WAYS a powerful and so so easy way to get clear and magnetize.



Create your 2013 new dream vision board BY THE END OF THIS MONTH! This is important!!



I promise you may be well amazed in a year how much of it has come into BEING. Share your project on site or somewhere with another to build more open energy and universal power around these blessed dreams. You may post it on site here in the blog section or in the group United Lightworkers In Peace where we have begun to gather some tribal and community power already.


My love, blessings and bestest wishes are with you each this year.

Feeling liberated? .... Share your vision board somewhere online this month!

I will post mine at Awakened-Journey.com before the end of the month.


Happy Blessed Intent Setting

as we begin this New and Powerful Cycle.

Love,

Love.

Spirals

 

As 2012 spirals to a hopefully continuing gentle close, (isn't the energy feeling so much more gentle and at-ease than even a short month ago?), I am feeling spirals everywhere. The significance of the spiral includes attributes such as: Balance, Progress, Direction, Initiation, Centering, Expanding, Awareness, Connection, Journeying, Development.
 

It also symbolizes -

Evolution and holistic growth

Letting go, surrender, release

Awareness of the one within the context of the whole

Connectivity and union with deific and cosmic energies

Revolutions of time, stars, planets and the way of natural progress (see #1 below)
 

As we continue to unwind from one great cycle and prepare to let "go" into the new, many of us are also in the process of revisiting and cleaning out the places on the spiral where we may still be ascending via surrendering and (forgiving) letting go. I am feeling so gratefully supported myself at this time, and wish to send out a blessing and a celebratory hug to my friends and family on the path. Reflective fall brings a time of stillness to be sure, and there is nothing to "do" but let go.
 

yay! great work guys. xx
 

peace.

 

 

 

#1 - notes on spirals by www.whats-your-sign.com/spiral-meaning.html

photos by google images

Beautiful Inspiration

I feel part of the universe open up to meet me
My emotion so submerged, broken down to kneel in
Once listening, the voices they came
Had to somehow greet myself, read myself
Heard vibrations within my cells, in my cells
Singing, "Ah-la-ah-ah, ah-la-ah-ah"

My love is safe for the universe
See me now, I'm bursting
On one planet, so many turns
Different worlds
Singing, "Ah-la-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah"

Fill my heart with discipline
Put there for the teaching
In my head see clouds of stairs
Help me as I'm reaching
The future's paved with better days

Not running from something
I'm running towards the day
Wide awake

A whisper once quiet
Now rising to a scream
Right in me

I'm falling, free falling
Words calling me
Up off my knees

I'm soaring and, darling,
You'll be the one that I can need
Still be free

Our future's paved with better days

 

Better Days Lyrics

by Eddie Vedder

from Eat Pray Love Soundtrack



Reflections on Autumn

 

What gorgeous days we've been having. Everything feels so fresh and somehow more settled too. Welcome happy autumn!

 

I found myself reading about autumn this morning, and found the many descriptions of autumn poignant too, especially as we have been celebrating my husband Eric's 50th birthday here at our home with family (this weekend) and friends (tonite). While sharing in his milestone, and at this momentous time as well, I am feeling surprisingly grounded today and grateful to be entering this season of ripened age with him as we collectively embark on the new season that is simultaneously unfolding with the completion of 2012 and the energy shifts many of us are feeling now. It is indeed a change of seasons in our global community as well as we embark on the dawning of a new world cycle.

 

With all of our hard work behind us, so to speak, the living and the learning, the digging in the dirt and the healing, the transforming and alchemal morphing inside the great cocoon, the coming out the other side, somewhat!, lol, to see the light of day again, and all of the laughs, and torments and enlightenments and adventures we have lived both inside ourselves and outside in the world, we really do, and by "we" I mean so many of us who have been walking the Path this last cycle, we have created and cocreated such an incredible foundation of experience and internal shifts that we will surely employ as we continue to unfold ourselves and move forward both individually and collectively into a new world cycle. It is not suprising to me, somehow, that many of us, the baby boomers and the collective family of light, are also moving together into our autumnal years.

 

 

Here are some key insights and points about Autumn:

 

Autumn: a time of full maturity, especially the late stages of full maturity or, to be in the autumn of one's life.

 

In North America, autumn is usually considered to start with the September equinox - and has a Harvest Association:

 

Association with the transition from warm to cold weather, and its related status as the season of the primary harvest, has dominated its themes and popular images.

In Western cultures, personifications of autumn are usually pretty, well-fed females adorned with fruits, vegetables and grains that ripen at this time. Many cultures feature autumnal harvest festivals, often the most important on their calendars.

These are all pertient to the coming of age my husband has been experiencing as well. More...

There are also the many North American Indian festivals tied to harvest of autumnally ripe foods gathered in the wild, the Chinese Mid-Autumn or Moon festival, and many others. The predominant mood of these autumnal celebrations is a gladness for the fruits of the earth mixed with a certain melancholy linked to the imminent arrival of harsh weather.

This view is presented in English poet John Keats poem To Autumn, where he describes the season as a time of bounteous fecundity, a time of 'mellow fruitfulness'.

What a momentous time, this 2012, to be entering the Harvest Season of our lives. And to my beautiful birthday mate, I say once again, Happy 50th Birthday, and what a momentous time you have chosen to enter this new season of life. It's been wobbly for him. But not without great meaning and focus. And I am grateful he walks there ahead of me, preparing me too, to notice these changes and reflection points. Namaste, and happy autumn baby.
 

Ode to Autumn: But then fall comes, kicking summer out on its treacherous ass as it always does one day sometime after the midpoint of September, it stays awhile like an old friend that you have missed. It settles in the way an old friend will settle into your favorite chair and take out his pipe and light it and then fill the afternoon with stories of places he has been and things he has done since last he saw you. ~ Stephen King, Salem's Lot

Don't Take Anything Personally - Handling Petty Tyrants

Today's Practice:
Don't take anything personally - Not even your own ego

Is there a petty tyrant in your life who seemingly blocks your experience of peace? Maybe a relative, a coworker, someone in your life whose words or behavior 'makes' you feel angry, hurt, afraid, invalidated, unloved or attacked? Take some time out today to sit with "your" emotional perception. This person is now your teacher. Maybe in the past they were your sister, your boss, etc., but today allow this shift - Today this person has become your teacher. -- See it as a game of consciousness. Try to gain even a little more detached awareness about your perception of these continued events. Maybe they have been in your life for many years, so you have tender wiring that also needs your care and attention. Give it. Have a plan as to how you will relate and handle the next encounter with this individual. Really see it and make it real. Wire in that you are prepared and ready to implement this change. Maybe you will choose to set a boundary. If you can't set one physically, how else can you set one? Really see it, feel how it feels to claim this inner strength. Now see an encounter with this person transpiring in the near future. Feel your inner peace and humble empowerment remain stable as you are moving through the encounter with calm and ease and grace. With awareness. When you are done, ask your inner self to trust that you will care for and protect them, just as you did in the visualization. Teach them that this person is really the one who has no peace. Practice your detached compassion. If even for five minutes today. And continue to build on that until you are completely free. It's time