21- Resilient World

"In the wake of all ending cycles
live the seeds of new beginnings."

Valentine's Day arrives on the wake
of Candlemas 2/3/11 /New Year's Day
for the Chinese & Aztecs, Groundhog's
Day, and the Celtic Feast Day for Brigit.

Wise Old Crone is purified & re-born 2/13
as the Archetypal Virgin. Creative Seeds
now incubate within her Mythic Womb in
Females & the inner-Female of Men.
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"Seasons change / Cycles end, renewing
hope, faith & promise of new creations."
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Valentine's Day is an important re-set
point for me. For example, one year
in the '80's, on 2/14, New Horizon's
Children's House, transformed into a
farm-school for kids w/ goats & chickens,
cats, dogs, doves, quail, rabbits, peacocks.
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In the 90's, Inner Peace Healing, my consulting
practice moved into to a new beautiful office
space on 2/14. This year on Valentine's Day,
a spontaneous re-union w/a very dear Spirit
Sister was celebrated, initiating a healing,
Movement Medicine class, in her studio.

A cycle that united us in a shared
ceremony of marriage w/our now
x-husbands, on sacred land dubbed
Camelot, in 1976, unites us again for
creative collaboration & social service.

Challenges we've endured walking unique
solitary Spiritual Paths, have transformed
us into strong, independent, Wise Crones,
who now regenerate our inner-Virgins for
another sacred round of life initiations.
We are blessed to be joined by other
amazing, wise, creative women w/a
healthy desire for self-exploration.
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The World now requires us to balance
inner- Male& Female qualities, daily.
Creatively expressing / dancing this
sacred polarity through active world
work, requires courage & resilience.
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The cosmic wheel continues to spin
as we reach the end of another round
of the Mythic Archetypal Journey and
#21- the card of "Planetary Partners".

Embodying a healthy balance of Male
& Female qualities, we can choose to
dedicate our lives to World Service.
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m/s.sage 2/14/11

" Living physical life w/ boundless Grace,
heightened Awareness, grounded Presence,
and Compassion, while continuing to evolve,
thru serving others, is a choice." Jamie Sams

"Living in Now, means bringing Wisdom
found on all Paths, into the Body and
being fully present, walking in Beauty
moment by moment." Jamie Sams
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Childhood unfolds after Birth. We endure
Puberty, explore Adulthood, become Elders.
Details of this natural process are personal.
What we value, is our precious memories.

While Birth remains vague for most of us,
we recall vivid recollections of Childhood,
Mom/Dad/Siblings & challenges of Puberty.
We remember 1st Love /1st Job, 1st Home,
Pets /Lovers /Weddings /Divorces /Kids.

Parenthood shifts our Center of Gravity,
as we focus on our Children's well being.
Keen intuition signals when it is time to
gather many years of expanding energy
back to Center of Self, while remaining
vigilant for our loved ones. Life's a dance,
that requires us to embody a Heartbeat.

Moving into Elderhood, we become
acutely aware of the fleeting quality
of cycles / rhythms / seasons /time.
Breath and energy become precious
commodities in need of appreciation.
Rest is now valued, as is Peace/Quiet.
We listen more intently to the song of
Mother Nature /Spiritual Guidance.
We think globally, act locally, consider
long term effects, before taking action.

Graceful intention /attention, transforms
our mistakes, traumas, betrayals. Connecting
memories w/ golden threads of understanding,
our perceptions clear. With Divine Guidance,
inner-strength is mirrored in outer reality.
We understand that the greatest Teachers:
" Lead by Following / Teach by Example."

Jesus came here to show us how vast
is the Spirit of the Divine within us.

Buddha sat, then touched the Ground
with the wisdom of non-permanence.

Martin Luther reminded us to Dream.

John Lennon lived and died, chanting
the beliefs, "All We Need Is Love" and
"Give Peace A Chance." All abide within.
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The uncertainty of the length and breath of
our Destiny here on Earth, keeps us humble.
It reminds us to appreciate the small things
& to hug those we love, authentically, often.
Awareness helps us express a Life Story.

My beloved Father's unexpected passing
in 2006, was a wake up call for my family.
We softened our judgments, increased
eye contact and grew closer for awhile,
much like the survivors of 911 attacks.

5 years later, as Mom approaches her
80th birth cycle, a deserving Hallmark,
we seem scattered w/Winds of Time.
Hopefully, it will not take another crisis
for us to awaken from our daily trances,
to see & appreciate the miracle of family.

As I approach my own 60th Gateway
into Elderhood this Spring, I feel myself
re-centering within my Mystic Artist Soul.
Roots of personal truth, run deeper thru the
Sacred Ground of my uniqueness of Being.

Passionate inspiration, expansion of breath,
rhythms of action and rest, set the tone for our
direction of movement on our Spiritual Path.
Living responsively rather than in reaction
to what others perceive of us, is freeing.
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As we near the end of significant cycles,
on our chosen Path, we reflect on lessons,
and embody a personal stance in the World
with true resilience, dignity & compassion.

As Emissaries of Truth, we contemplate the
wisdom of Kronos, Father of Time, in relationship
to Gaia, the Earth Mother. We become the Aeon
balancing aspects within us, which are eternal.
We stand confidently within our Life Circle,
non-attached to past, present or future.

Embodying Love with Honor, we quicken
healing processes in service to Humanity.

" Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall
be know as the Children of God." M5:9

"BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE
IN THIS WORLD." James twyman

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m/s.sage 1/22/11

" I Am a Flaming Arrow of Creative Genius
Traveling Deep into the Center of my Soul. "

" Leaping in Faith, over all Obstacles,
I trust my Wings to Open & Fly!"

"The Light of my True identity Shines
through all my Communications."

"Tempering the intensity of my Presence
with Consideration for others,
I respect all Sacred Spaces."

( Soul Questar Workbook / m/s.sage )
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The Sun's Life Force Energy / Chi, contains all
the colors of the Rainbow. It's Light, inspires our
ability to be resilient initiators / radiant catalysts
with in all of our personal and professional lives.

Collaboration is a transformative experience.
Partnerships require us to trust in the unfolding
Mental, Spiritual and Physical Processes of Life.
Uniting with others, increases the Light of
Collective Awareness, exposing our Flaws.

Courage, patience & inner- strength are
required to remain present as issues arise.
Honest, open, communication is essential,
for us to evolve, as we traverse our path.

Maintaining a spontaneous, playful attitude
as we savor explorations w/those we love,
we can find our unique rhythm and balance
within the eternal dance between dynamic-
initiating Male and receptive -magnetic
Female aspects of our inner-Creators.

The Sun's Light reveals Shadows,
especially as families gather together
to celebrate seasonal Winter Holidays.
We are quickly reminded to side-step
those who waste / drain time & energy
& bond w/ those, who increase our Light.

Regeneration is difficult, when we're being
depleted by unconscious others focused
upon judgment and criticism. Aligning
w/inspiring Souls w/ resonant levels
of integrity, skill, success, joy, fun,
prosperity, abundance, fulfillment,
adventure, curiosity, love, hope, trust,
and determination, increases our energetic
bank accounts, allowing giving to be effortless.
As we give, so we receive, Harmonies of Peace.
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"With unwavering determination, I stay on Target,
remaining true to my Purpose, focused on my Goals."

"Grounding myself in the Present Moment, I regulate
all the information I receive, channel & transmit.

"My True identity shines as the Golden Orb, I Am."


( Soul Questar Workbook / m/s.sage )

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............Resilient Star / Star of Hope..........

During the Solstice Season / Winter Holidays,
Darkness envelopes us in the late afternoon.
Christmas lights appear sparkle & excite
the inner-Child within us, inspiring Faith.

TV Stations begin to broadcast wonderful
Christmas movies with timeless story-lines,
ordinary people / initiating life challenges.
With a bit of Magic, the ordinary become
extraordinary Heroes / Heroines feeling
a bit lost & trying to find their way Home.

Like the Star of Hope that guided the
Three Wise Men on their journey, Light
may appear in angelic, human or animal
forms sent to Earth by God/ess. Their loving
guidance brings clarity / illuminates choices.
Possibilities are animated with happy endings.

The Star of Hope, in whatever form it appears,
reveals a Divine Third Point of awareness that
awakens consciousness to new perspectives of
what seem to be impossibly hard situations.
An outcome we never dreamed of results.

We, as Heroes / Heroines may experience
Awakenings of Spirit / after unexpected,
Divine Interventions, as synchronicities.

When we surrender Ego to Divine Will, we
are transformed / re-born, like the Christ.

Grounding the Light of Truth, infuses us
with renewed confidence to take action,
when prior, we were paralyzed w/Fear.

Love's resilience, shows us new ways to
ground & creatively express who we are.

As beacons of truth, hope & endurance,
we see the Light, then embody the loving
Light of compassion, acceptance & Peace.

As we emerge from the Lunar Eclipse on
12/21/10, when veils between Worlds are thin,

May we all remain open to Miracles!

Blessings at Winter Solstice.

Radiate your Light!
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m/s.sage
12/12/10

16. ........Resilient Reconstruction / ....................Towering Vortex

Powerful Natural Forces, Disasters, Accidents,
Unexpected Trauma / Illness, Theft / Vandalism,
etc., re-focus our attention on immediate priorities.
They threaten old, conditioned, belief structures &
challenge us to rise up to the occasion, respond with
Love, participation, grace & dignity or react in Fear.

Recovering after traumatic "Storms" in our lives, requires
perserverance, time, compassion, patience and great focus
on the presenting issues at hand. We walk through the rubble
one foot in front of the other, aware of the Star of Hope and
the promise of tomorrow's Sunrise. We look into the eyes
of our personal and collective Shadow, endure & evolve.

Recently, while responding to a job opportunity
& also supporting a friend at a Spiritual Conference
in Pacific Grove, the brakes went out in my truck.
Gratitude to the Angels, who awakened me while
approaching a busy intersection, to the shocking
awareness that I could not stop. Pumping the
pedal, eventually brought the vehicle to a
stop just in time to prevent a collision. I felt
protected and guided to park at my cousin's home,
to assess the situation and call AAA for assistance.

All plans for the weekend, were now put
on hold. Forces beyond my control were now
requiring me to focus on the situation at hand, to
gather my resources, create a new plan of action.
The stress of this challenge intensified when I was
unable to reach any of my emergency contacts.
Terror welled up inside of me, as I came face to
face with Shadow's feelings of dis-connection.
I had to hold it together & decide what to do.

Surrendering to the process, I was graced by the
presence of Angelic Beings in the form of not only
the Tow Truck Driver, but an old Friend I met up
with at the conference, who I hadn't seen in
many years. She was traveling with mutual
friend of ours. Both lent emotional support.

The man behind the counter at "Midas", where
the truck was eventually towed, also radiated
as an Angelic Being. Within an hour, I was back
on the road, right in the middle of a Rainstorm
as it was getting Dark. Once again I was alone
and terrified as I could not see the road or
recognize any landmarks. After missing
several exits, I was turned around in the
right direction to tackle Pacheco Pass.

At the very least, I now had new brakes.
Any attempt to drive the vehicle home
without fixing it, would have been fatal,
yet the thought crossed my mind as to not
involve or inconvenience familial others.

I began to contemplate how many other
times I put myself at great risk to show up,
be there, offer emotional support to others.
This realization mirrored to me an old pattern,
that has run its course in my life; a pattern
resulting in me not being there for myself.

Canceling this old ancestral belief system,
that, " I don't deserve to put myself first",
allows me to, after the initial shock of the
experience, begin to re-construct new ways
to remain authentic and present, on purpose.

Sifting through rubble of disappointment, shattered
expectations and denials, I re-organize my chaos,
by finding a creative way to transform myself.

The resilience of my personal re-construction,
allowed me to move forward w/ diligence.

According to the incite of my wise cousin,
" The gift of my New Brakes allows me to
Stop, and change direction confidently,
without relying on inertia and gravity. "

That my truck was towed to "Midas" is
a synchronicity aligning w/ King Midas,
(whose desire for all to turn to Gold) left
him isolated, alone, without true intimacy.
Sometimes impulsively pursuing the alluring
golden fantasy of what we think we want,
manifests challenging, unexpected results.

I pray gratitude for the support of family,
& friends who did show up in my time of need.
Eventually hearing their voices during a traumatic
adventure, grounded me to think & choose wisely.
Gratitude for clear Angelic Guidance as well.

Affected by the gravitational pull of spinning
vortexes of change, invites us to re-assess the
importance of existing priorities & relations. As
Spiritual Warriors, we realize alone-ness
= all-one-ness with all life. And so it is.

m/s.sage 11/21/10
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..........#15- Resilient Lord Pan / Devil .......... ...................Seductive Temptation

I have been told I have no sense of humor, yet
I am learning to laugh at my life's Be-Devilments.

Walking skillfully through Temptations and
entrapments, inner-enchanted forests and
outer familial mind-fields, requires daily,
conscious, breathing / movement practice.

Surveying my morning's landscape before
sitting down for meditation and chakra yoga,
I ground my inner-serpent, while acknowledging
my sacred inner-Phoenix before me, Turtle behind
me, Tiger to the right of me and Dragon to my left.

Bear Woman, awakens the Cougar within my Heart.
Spider Woman weaves caution into her Web, when
she senses Pan's enchanting, indulgent, past patterns
returning. Authentic Creative Passion, unravels
lies we embody, trying to convince ourselves,
the illusions we project onto others, are real.
Sometimes the Devil looks so good in Prada
or Cowboy Hat and faded Denim Blue Jeans,
as he saunters across the dance floor under
a very ripe, apricot, Full Harvest Moon!
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Following the Breath, within each experience,
I return to Center w/awareness of Presence.
Snake-like, Kundalini rises w/compassion, as
Religious Waves of conditioned guilt & shame,
arrive for release. Old belief patterns, blocking
the Flow of Right Intention, are surrendered to
Great Spirit for spiritual clearing / transformation.
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Maintaining stability, while allowing time and space
for exploring the potency of what attracts & repels
us during changing Season of our lives, is essential.

The awareness that we are primarily responsible
for our own success and happiness, motivates us to
set healthy limits / boundaries w/ friends, family,
lovers, mates, c-workers & social commitments.

Creating Sacred Space for our inner-Male & Female
to embrace, feel supported, pampered & nourished,
strengthens our connection w/ the Great Mother.

Lord Pan reminds us to spend time w/Mother Nature,
to enjoy the sensual, tactile, aspects of being Human.
Learning how to have faith in ourselves & surrendering
to Life's challenges, we learn to stop, listen to intuition
and to allow creative processes to unfold effortlessly.

Keeping pleasure receptors open & attuned to joy,
happiness, wonder, surprise, affection and touch,
delights & stimulates the senses, inspiring vitality.
In a World, moving increasing toward virtual reality,
spending time w/Mother Nature, nourishes Souls.
Discerning between what helps & hurts us, we
learn to trust our Body as an indicator of health,
& the direction we must travel to live on purpose.

Believing that we deserve to love and be loved,
allows us to open our hearts to others & beloveds.

Exploring sensual fabrics, clothing, foods, flowers,
music, re-awakens the ability to enjoy pleasure.
Experience the natural flow of waves of pleasure,
We connect w/ the energy of Pan's inner-Female.
Our inner-Goddess begins to radiate Love & Light,
which magnetizes to us all that our Heart Desires.

Enjoying a warm bath, treating ourselves to our
favorite meal or activity, honors the Divine w/in.
Giving permission to our inner-Child to come out
& play with like-minded creative others in healthy
ways, inspires consciousness to perpetually evolve.

"Surrendering to Breath, releasing resistance
to what 'is' true in the moment, the highest
reality manifests on waves of our intention."


"Being rather than Doing, Receiving as well as
Giving, agreeing to feed the Feminine first,
our inner-knowing deepens as we take action,
transforming our World as the Feminine rises."
Ariel Spilsbury ( Planetary Mystic)


m/s.sage
10/26/10

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...#14- Resilient Artisans / Temperance

Resilient Artisans


" When the Spirit does not work with
the Hand, there is no Art." (Da Vinci)
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Blending colorful, sensual experience of Life,
Visionary Artisans enjoy Body/Mind & Spirit,
especially when we gather in resonance together.

Illuminating tones & Shadowy hues mix w/ Sacred Values,
as Creatives, we explore relationships between visible and
the invisible / intuited, imagined, Dreamtime Realities.

Seduced by Light & Shadow, texture, shape & form,
we embody the flow, of our rhythms of exploration.
Riding waves of passion into expressive release, our
obstacles & Fear are transformed, replaced w/Self-Love.
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Creative Expression illustrates evolving perspectives;
At the core of Being, we are 1 Universal Heart Beat.

Chronic issues are transformed, when we remain present.
Consciously choosing to embody love, compassion, peace,
hope & abundance, we Shine as Lights of Self-awareness.
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Life Breathes thru us into form. Creative Spirit
rejuvenates all Souls, who resonate w/right intent.
Challenged to remove the Mask of False Self, we
muster the courage to reveal all exposed as Art.
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Positive, life affirming gatherings, promote
communication, innovation and transformation.
Connecting & sharing w/other aware Creatives is a
necessary element for community building. Uniting
w/drumming, chanting, singing, dancing, eating,
painting and/or storytelling, we Pray Peace.

Self-reliance grows when we Love, Accept
and care for ourselves unconditionally, first.
Remaining receptive > acceptance, appreciation
love, partnership & abundance show up unexpectedly.
Synchronicity abounds, as consciousness expands.
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Before uniting pencil w/ paper, brush w/ canvas, hand
w/ clay, earth /wood / plaster /glass / metal / stone
we, meditate w/awareness, move w/intention,
aligning our Sacred Centers w/ Divine Source.

Inhaling the Rainbow Colors of Life into our
Heart Center and all our Energy Centers, we
invite creative energy to flow thru us. Surfing
innovative waves, we birth unique manifestations.
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With Open Senses & Keen Intuition, we observe
Nature reflecting the Essence of inner-Beauty.
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" Allow your Heartbeat to match the
Beat of the Universe; to match your
Nature with Mother Nature."
(J. Campbell)
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Releasing Breath, we let go of all that blocks
our intuitive, creative flow. We feel free when
we give permission to ourselves, to relax into
blazing inspiring, non-traditional career trails.

Walking our talk in non-ordinary ways,
we acknowledge our connection to all Life.

Balancing inner-Light & Shadow, inner-
Masculine & Feminine principles, the quality
and vitality of our Life, increases the dynamic
personal power of our Creative Resilience.

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"Follow your Bliss..The goal of the Journey
is to discover yourself as consciousness."
(Joseph Campbell)
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It is not the situations in our Lives that
define us, but how we respond to those
initiations / challenges, that reveals the
true nature of our current state of being.

"Art is the set of Wings that carries us
out of our own entanglements. " (J. Campbell)

" Where there is a Way or Path, it is someone
else's Path. If you follow someone else's Way,
you will not realize your full potential."
( Joseph Campbell )

by m/s.sage

9/22/10