Turning off the noise

As I continue on my journey of change in this new year, I am discovering how exciting it is. Just saying "yes" has been so illuminating. Doors are appearing and some are opening; others remain closed so I just move on to another door. Sort of reminds me of that game show long ago (at least I don't think it is on anymore) where you had to choose your prize from Door #1, Door #2 or Door #3. What door holds my prize or do they all hold a prize for me? Probably.

I have completed Reiki I and am scheduled for Reiki II this coming Saturday. Wow! the energy is moving. Meditations have been deeper. A white owl showed up in one meditation about 10 days ago with a confirmation of good for me. My dreams are so vivid and real. I've not been moved to interpret them but feel there is meaning or closure or both.

Yesterday, I "love-streamed" a class from Agape Live on From the Center Out: Be Pulled By Your Vision with Michael Bernard Beckwith! Although I've done classes on visioning here in St. Louis and have read his book "Spiritual Liberation" which discusses visioning, this class was so perfect for me right now. Beyond his self-proclaimed "weirdness," he is a very wise and wonderful human being.

I first met the Rev. about 30 or so years ago. He was here for the ordination of Rev. Annie Clark. At that time, he was just beginning his "official" spiritual journey as a minister. Impressed isn't really the word for how I felt after hearing him speak. Not meaning any disrespect to my Baptist friends, I described his message as that of a Baptist minister at a revival but sharing New Thought principles. His journey was beginning and continues to grow. He is spreading a vision of God's Love and Truth.

Getting back to the class, I discovered something beyond that which was being taught. During the class some of my daughter's friends came over and were in our lower level aka basement playing games. Quite loudly I might add. Trying to listen to a class and meditate is rather difficult with an ever-increasing noise level. I found my ear plugs, plugged them in and was transported to Agape in Los Angeles. The experience was such that I felt totally enveloped in the Love that is Agape. The noise from downstairs could not be heard nor could the cars passing by my house. I had tuned out everything but the class. I was totally in the here and now.

This proved to me that in order to thrive spiritually, it is an absolute MUST to tune out the chatter, the noise, the nonsense of negativity and fear. It may not be as easy as plugging in ear plugs but someway, somehow we must find a way to rise above the negative noise in our world.

How can this be done?

Pray,

Meditate,

Turn off the news,

Surround yourself with positive, like-minded people,

Know that the presence of God/Good is everywhere,

and

Be gentle with yourself.

Happy Sunday! By the way, it may be 47 days till the official arrival of SPRING but the birds are singing like it is right around the corner. This morning, a Blue Jay greeted me with his song of praise. Later I saw a Mockingbird singing his song and a bright red Cardinal peered at me from the bare red bud tree in my yard. Of course, maybe they are just singing praise for a new day. Loving it no matter why. 

Namaste,

Mareda