Why?

Have you every asked "Why?" Why is this happening to me? Why am I in such a predicament? Why is this person in my life? or not in my life? Why? A little word. A big question. And usually asked when a person is in a rough spot or visiting that condo in the valley.

I've been asking myself the "why" question a lot lately. As a metaphysician, I believe our thoughts and wishes put us right where we are. This can be somewhat disturbing when the events of our lives are less than what we want.

My lot in life is really pretty good. I have my health, my daughter, my family, my furry family, my friends, a job, a warm home, etc. etc. Yet.....

I am in a very challenging environment. I have gone over and over in my mind about what I may have thought or affirmed to attract this into my life. Last evening, as I was meditating and praying, that still small voice whispered, "Maybe you are there for another reason, another person." Wow! A whole new perspective.

My mantra for the last 20 or so years has been from the Course in Miracles:

"I am here only to be truly helpful.

I am here to represent Him who sent me,

I do not have to worry about what to say or what to do for He who sent me will direct me.

I am content to be wherever He wishes knowing He goes there with me.

I will be healed as I let Him teach me to heal."

 

Maybe the answer lies somewhere within this mantra. Maybe my perspective needs to change. Maybe I need to be a little more kind to me. Maybe I need to listen to that still small voice a little more.

 

Just maybe.......

 

Namaste,

Mareda



 

 



Expect a Miracle!

There is a magnet on my refrigerator that says "I don't believe in miracles; I rely on them!!!"

When I think of miracles I am reminded of a spiritual practitioner from the Religious Science Church on Fee Fee Road who had this to say when I questioned her about the miracle of the birth of Jesus. Her response was that yes it was a miracle just as every birth is a miracle. I'm sure every new parent feels the same way the first time they look into the eyes of their newborn son or daughter. I know I did when I looked into the eyes of that tiny little 9 year old when I first met her in Russia. Even now, I think it was a "miracle" that we were brought together over all those miles and challenges that occurred along the way to her "birth."

Today, I ask you top take a few minutes to count the miracles in your life. They might be as normal as the sunshine shinning today in St. Louis after a couple of days of gloom, snow, sleet and ice. Or maybe as magnificent as a healing of that terminal illness. What's your miracle?

I loved this post on Facebook this morning from Spirit Science and Metaphysics.

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How would this world change if we all truly believed we were all miracles? In the words of John Lennon: "Imagine."

 



Have a miraculous day!

Namaste,

Mareda

Nelson Mandela

Much has been said; much will be said; however, I shall just say:

Thank you Mr. Mandela

for being the change we wish to see in this world
and working toward that end.

Photo from NPR

 

Rest in peace knowing you are loved!

 

Namaste,

 

Mareda

 

 

 

 

 

Good Happens!

This has been a challenging day for me. Lots of stuff that I would rather not experience; however, a good-news email just appeared for which I am very thankful.

Sometimes, the good is hidden in what we call bad. I am choosing to know that the good is there. Maybe a game of hide and seek is in order.

My Note From the Universe this morning was as follows:

"Do you realize, you're right in the middle of living your greatest story yet... just before the really "big thing" happens... "those people" show up in droves... strangers know your name... friends place you on a pedestal... wild animals befriend you... and Oprah calls? Do you?!" 

Somehow during the course of the day, I forgot. Glad I remembered now.

Off to remember that Good does Happen! I accept it now.

Namaste,

Mareda

That Still Small Voice

Over the past few weeks I've been doing a lot of spiritual work. Asking for guidance as to what to do, where to go, how to approach things. Last evening as I was getting ready to turn in for the night, my eyes focused on one of the many books in one of my many bookshelves. This was the second night in a row that the same book came into focus. This was a book I read many years ago. Couldn't remember much about it but "something" told me to pick it up and read it again. Now, I've had these "voices" in my head before. I do not suffer from schizophrenia just know when something much bigger than me is providing the guidance I requested.

As an example, soon after my divorce I was seeking a place of spirituality. The churches of my past no long filled me with any type of fulfillment. During those first few years, I was very angry and despondent. One day while grocery shopping at a Kroger store on Big Bend out in Ballwin, a book literally fell into my shopping cart. The author was Terry Cole-Whittaker. The book was The Inner Path From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be. She talked about a church that felt so right for me. I checked the SW Bell Yellow Pages and found the First Church of Religious Science right here in Creve Coeur. I still remember the first time I entered the doors and the sanctuary: I was home! The rest is history. Classes and more classes. My life changed. Fear diminished. I truly discovered God.

Another example was the time I was feeling so low because my parents were getting older and I was sure I would soon be all alone. No family. A voice, loud and clear, said (I kid you not), "Why don't you adopt?" Once again I turned to the yellow pages and started my calls to various adoption agencies. After a very long gestation period, my daughter arrived. Now 23 years old, she is truly "my" daughter. It is actually amazing how alike we are.

I've heard other voices directing me. Sometimes I listen; sometimes I don't. However, I have found that listening is usually the way to go. So I shall listen to the "voice" from last evening and read

Jesus, Life Coach.

 

 

More to follow.

 

 

Namaste,

Mareda



 



Kindness!

 

 

Nothing more needs to be said.

 

 

 

 

Happy Monday Everyone!

 

Today, make someone's heart smile.

You may just change someone's world!

 

Namaste,

 

Mareda

A New Day, A new Month

December 1st! The first day of the last month of 2013. I am setting a new intention for this last month of 2013. Every day of this month, there shall be an entry of some sort on this blog. It may be an original affirmative prayer, a quote from a being of light, or a photo that touches my heart. I feel more empowered when I write which amazes me since I absolutely loathed writing in my younger years. So write I shall. If anything touches you, please comment or become a follower of my blog.

"This is the day the Lord hath made."

It could be no other way for God or Love or Intelligence is all there is.

There is absolutely nothing else but that which is Good and True and Just.

Anything that appears otherwise is just that...an appearance, a belief in duality.

Right now, I turn to that Good and away from anything that denies it.

All is well in my world for all is Good.

I see the Good in that which appears otherwise.

In chaos, there is creation.

In darkness, there is germination.

Right now, I declare that whatever it is that is in my life right now is a stepping stone to my good.

For the Presence and Power of God/Good is right here unfolding in perfect order.

Remembering my origin, I stay focused on that knowing that Divine Right Action is taking place.

I remain alive, awake and aware of all the Good in my life.

In gratitude I release these words knowing that they are placed into the Law of Mind

and must manifest in the here and now.  

It is done.

And so it is!

 

 

Namaste,

 

Mareda