It's All Good!

Today has been very challenging and it's only noon. Sometimes it is so much easier to talk the talk rather than walk it. For this reason, I am asking for prayers and good thoughts from all who read this blog. Staying in the light is much easier when every thing is going well. It is said that when things become darkest to keep the faith for the Light is there and will appear quicker than one can imagine. So I am keeping the faith and seeing the Good.

Namaste,

Mareda

My Grown Up Christmas List

In ten days, Christians all over the world will celebrate Christmas. Not sure where the month of December has gone but it is quickly disappearing. As I travel through town, it seems there are many more lights up than usual. I'm sure the warm weather earlier this month has something to do with the number of lights but I also wonder if they are an attempt to "light up" a world that seems to need Light.

A song that was written by Linda Thompson and David Foster and released in 2006 is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Not the usual Christmas Carol like "Hark the Herald Angels" or "Joy to the World" but much more specific to the time in which we live. A song that can be and probably is embraced by all faiths and philosophies throughout our world. Here are the lyrics and a link to Amy Grant singing

My Grown Up Christmas List

 

Do you remember me?
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies

Well, I'm all grown-up now
And still need help somehow.
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream

So here's my lifelong wish
My grown-up Christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown-up Christmas list

As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath our tree
Well heaven surely knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
A hurting human soul

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown-up Christmas list

What is this illusion called the innocence of youth?
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, oh
This is my grown-up Christmas list
This is my only life long wish
This is my grown-up Christmas list

Read more: Amy Grant - Grown - Up Christmas List Lyrics | MetroLyrics

 

 Amy Grant singing Grown Up Christmas List

 

Namaste,

 

Mareda



 



 

 

 

Newtown

Today is the 1st anniversary of Newtown. Nothing more needs to be said about that horrible day or about all the days of horror that have occurred in cities and towns across this country and the world. We seem to be a culture of violence. Gotta have those movies that slay the villain and a whole bunch of innocents along the way. Gotta watch those detective movies that get the bad guy after he has eliminated good citizens before his demise. Gotta buy those toy guns for Christmas so kids can play cowboys and Indians. Gotta have those video games that kill zombies or villains. Gotta have that gun in the house or concealed weapon so we can kill the guy who just might kill us if we can't protect ourselves. Enough!

I boycotted violent movies a long time ago. I very very seldom watch detective movies for the same reason. Comedies, musicals, chick flicks are the way I roll. The news is something I may turn on for something of importance but NEVER right before bed. If something bad hasn't happened the media creates something. Enough!

I just wonder what Jesus or Buddha or any other spiritual great would say. There are probably tears in that great beyond.

So today, I will keep some candles lit all day in remembrance especially of all the children who lost their lives in Newtown one year ago today. They are at peace but their loved ones are wondering why and grieving the loss of that innocent who left this plane of existence.

May this angel from "Rest in the Arms of Angels" on Facebook give some solace to those who grieve.

And may the world "get it." Violence begets more violence. That which a person dwells on usually occurs in one's life.

Dwell on Peace, Love, Charity this holiday season
and ALWAYS!

 

Namaste,

 

Mareda



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