A Cocoon of Sadness

Sadness is enveloping me in a cocoon from which I cannot emerge. So much hatred. So much bigotry. So much racism. So much anger. 

The Pledge of Allegiance says: 

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

So many people think this should be said everyday at school, at all public sporting events, etc. I wonder if it is being repeated too much. Maybe we no longer hear what we are saying.

One Nation - All one, not divided by race, religion, nationality.

Under God - Granted this was added in 1954 but it was added. Don't think what is going on in this country is very God-like.

With liberty and justice for all - Not just for Christians, not just for white males, not just for "true Americans" (whoever they may be other than Native Americans.) 

Yes, I am also angry. I am angry that I have feelings of hate at the people who are hating. I am angry that I was so naive to believe the citizens of this country were better than this; that I was better than this. A lot of people aren't surprised at what is happening. I am. Sure I knew there would be dissent but never this. 

I am hoping and praying that enough level-headed, Love filled, Lightworkers can bring about a miracle. 

I shall start with me. Tonight I shall surround everyone, including me, with a bubble of Love, especially those who are so angry and hateful they feel they must retaliate in vengeful ways that cause harm.

Please join me.

Peace and blessings,

Mareda

The Feelings!

CATHARSIS - the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions.

This blog entry is a catharsis as a result of yesterday's presidential election. The feelings and emotions are almost too much to bear. So, I am going to "write them out." Here goes:

Why is there so much hate in this country? I don't understand how this happens other than it is fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of lack, fear of limitation, fear of loss. Fear that maybe, just maybe, they may be wrong. Maybe that person with a darker skin is really a very nice person. Maybe the person who goes to a mosque is really a gentle, caring being. Maybe the person from across the world could become your best friend and then what would you do.

I am frustrated too with those who know what is best for others in all  situations. Specifically the ProLife vs. ProChoice issue. ProChoice means everyone is going to have to have an abortion. ProChoice people are pro abortion, want to kill babies. Bull sh#*. I am ProChoice. I do not believe in abortions but sometimes they may be the best option. What I want to ask those who are ProLife 1) have you adopted? 2) have you fostered? 3) have you volunteered to help abandoned/abused children? 4) have you done anything to help parents who are having a challenging time emotionally or financially raising their children? Probably not. Most people are ProBirth. Once the child is here, it is not their problem.

Another frustration is insurance. You don't like Obamacare cause the premiums are too high. Yes they are high. So are the CEO's salaries. Well, if our president elect has his way, we won't have the Affordable Care Act much longer. We also won't have insurance if we have a pre-existing condition. Many children will be uninsured. And premiums will still be high. You can count on that.

I could rant some more about so many things but I already feel so much better. Sometimes it is necessary to vent. I am ready to go high. Don't like the low road. Thanks Michelle Obama.

I'm still not happy about the result. I am disappointed in those who allowed their fears to control them; however, Hillary did receive more of the popular vote. That tells me that there are more progressive people who truly want to make this country and world a better place. But I am ready to move on. I don't like this anger and frustration that has consumed me today.

As the lightworker I claim to be I am committed to move forward in Light and Love. Ideas are forming in my psyche to assist in the recovery of love in this country. My deepest desires are to bring light to the dark places, to overcome hate with love, and to provide solutions to the anger.

So this is not the end of the world no matter how it feels. It isn't over. I believe Light and Love will prevail.  Creation can be messy. My part is to speak the truth of my being. If you are offended, I really don't care.

Thank you for "listening" to my rant. It feels good.

Please check my website in the next few weeks (www.maredaeckert.com). Ideas are stirring in my mind and heart. Will keep you posted.

Peace and blessings!

Mareda

Words Esape Me

Hate, rascism and fear have somehow overcome Love, Acceptance and Trust. 

A sad day for this country and this world.

Lightworkers unite. We have our work cut out for ourselves. 

WE MUST OVERCOME THE DARKNESS 

THAT PERMEATES OUR COUNTRY AND OUR WORLD. 

When the shock wears off, we must work for the change. 

Mareda

Seeing the Good in Everyone

In just a few short hours, it will be Election day in the United States. A day when the citizens of this great country elect a new president. It has been an interesting campaign to say the least. It has been a difficult campaign for me as a metaphysician and evolving soul. 

I have discovered that loving everyone is much easier to talk about than to do. I have been challenged to love those who see things differently and who express their differences in what I consider hatred. 

Tonight I shall love everyone to the best of my human ability. 

To those who fear and express that fear with hatred and anger, I send you love. 

To those who have disappointed me when I find it difficult to understand their beliefs, I send you love. 

To those who I just "don't understand," I send you love. 

And most important, I allow the little "me" to be wherever I am in my growth as a Being of Light.  I may be a spiritual being but I am having a human experience. And it is okay to be challenged and have moments that aren't as loving as they could be. It is all Good for it is all God. 

It is my fervent hope that Love and Light shall prevail this Election Day and every day thereafter. 

Peace and blessings to all!

Mareda