Food For Thought

[Aquarius123]

Far too many things can all too easily be said or done that bring heartache and pain to others and ourselves for the rest of this lifetime and beyond. Wise ones never forget that we are responsible for every thought, word and action and that it makes no difference how one feels at the time of sending them out. Being aware that whatever we send out into the world unerringly finds its way back to us, they take good care of what they think, say and do.

From Reflections On Life

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[Aquarius123]

Guidance From The Universe
In the form of Irish Proverbs

Soft words butter no parsnips
And they won’t harden the heart of a cabbage either.

A silent mouth is sweet to hear.

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[Aquarius123]

The Legend Of Pandora’s Box
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The background to the story of Pandora’s Box is the Titan Prometheus’ resistance to the law and the commands of the King of the Gods, Zeus. In Greek mythology Prometheus, whose name means forethought, was one of the Titans. He was a culture hero and a trickster figure who is credited with the creation of man from clay. He defied the Gods and brought them the gift of fire to the Earth, so that progress and civilisation became possible. Prometheus was known for his intelligence and as a champion of humankind. After either having got away with or having paid the price for one of his misdeeds, Prometheus kept going back for more. Zeus, however, was very crafty in the way of handing out punishments to those who refused to obey him..

As Prometheus’ penalty Zeus gave him Pandora, the first woman. She was a very different creature from man. Having been created in the forge of Hephaestus, she was as beautiful as a Goddess and very beguiling, thanks to traits bestowed upon her by Athena and Zeus himself. Zeus presented her as a bride to Prometheus’ brother Epimetheus, who was only capable of afterthought. Prometheus, having the gift of thinking ahead, expected retribution from Zeus for his audacity with the fire. He warned his brother against accepting any presents from their king.

When Zeus handed Pandora over to Epimetheus, she brought with her a box that carried a label with a warning that the box should never be opened by anyone. Epimetheus was so dazzled by his bride that he forgot his brother’s advice. He thought they were supposed to hold the gift his bride brought with her in safe-keeping for Zeus, blissfully unaware of what kind of present it was in reality. And so, Epimetheus insisted that his wife followed the instructions given for the box.

Unfortunately, one day he had to leave her on her own for a few hours. Pandora was gifted with curiosity as much as all the other attributes that had been bestowed upon her by God parents. For her the box was a present, not merely something to be kept in trust, without ever looking at it. What business had Zeus to tell her not to open it? Possibly she had listened to her brother-in-law’s tales of tricking the king of the Gods or maybe she saw nothing to fear in the box. What if she just had a quick peak?

No sooner said than done! Making sure that no-one was watching, Pandora opened the box just one tiny crack. As she did so, unpleasant ghostly forms started to gush forth from the opening. Without being aware of what she was doing, Pandora thus unleashed all the ills that subsequently had to be experienced and endured by our race, so that we should learn from them and grow in wisdom and understanding of the true purpose that lies behind our existence on the Earth plane.

From that time onwards, human beings were no longer allowed to lounge around all day. They now had to work very hard to make a living and from time to time some of them succumbed to many different kinds of ailments, too. When Pandora thought that just about every one of the unpleasant things must surely have left the box, at its very bottom she discovered one more item. On closer inspection, lo and behold!, she found that it was not something evil, but that she had also unleashed onto our world the most precious gift of all and that was hope. But , , ,

What Is Hope?
When things go wrong, as they sometime will,
The optimist thinks: ‘They’ll come right again!’,
While the pessimist grumbles: ‘It’ll only get worse!’
And as our thoughts and beliefs create our earthly reality,
Both forecasts duly come true.
Each one nodes sagely: ‘I told you so!’
That’s why when times are hard, positive thinkers
Think: ‘They will get better and become easier again.’
Though it may take time, they invariably do.

What then is hope?
It is not the closing of one’s eyes to
Difficulties, risks and possible failures,
But an inner trusting that:
If we fail now, we shall not do so forever.
If we get hurt, we shall be healed.
If we make mistakes, we shall learn from them ,
Which will allow us to move on to higher learning.

Hope is the awareness of our innermost soul that
Life is good and the power of love is the most powerful
Force in the whole of Creation that
Straightens all crooked corners and, if we but ask,
Helps us heal everything,
Especially our most difficult situations and relationships.

Hope is an inner knowing that in God’s time, not ours,
All things on the Earth plane will come right in the end.
This life is like a great stage on which one of these days,
We shall step in front of the curtain
Behind we all are acting now.
In the world of light we shall then stand
Like performers before a friendly audience
Of Angels and Masters, friends and helpers.

From ‘Astrology As A Lifehelp In Relationship Healing’

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[Aquarius123]

Trees have always held a great fascination for humankind. In times gone by, many cultures have honoured them as symbolisms and expressions of the love and devotion of the Great Mother of all life to all her earthly children. Life itself has been depicted as a tree and some of the myths and legends surrounding this tree must be as old as life on the Earth itself. And so, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the Bible images mentioned in the previous chapter were by no means invented by Christianity. Adopted from the concepts of much older pagan traditions, they were re-written to make them suitable to be included in the teachings of the New Testament.

For example, the Greek Goddess Hera’s magical apple garden contained the Tree of Life and the sacred serpent. The Christmas tree is also one of the many symbols for the tree of life or the tree of knowledge. The custom of cutting an evergreen and bringing it indoors goes back to Norse Yule celebrations of the shortest and darkest days of winter. It was imported into the Christian teachings during the times when converting pagans to their new faith was high on the agenda.

Barbara Walker writes in ‘The Woman’s Encyclopaedia Of Myths And Secrets’: ‘On the night before a holy day, Roman priests called Dendrophori or ‘tree-bearers’ cut one of the sacred pines, decorated it, and carried it into the temple of the Great Mother of all life. Figures and fetishes attached to such trees in later centuries seem to have represented a whole pantheon of pagan deities on the World Tree.’ The modern Christmas tree has followed on from there.

From ‘The Mythology Of The Tree Of Life’

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[NightOwl1]

The Native Americans called it " Cha Wakan " translates to Sacred Tree. There are many tales of Cha Wakan in the myths/stories handed down through the generations, I have lots of books on the subject, I could post one or two here if you like?

 

[Aquarius123]

The hummingbird is one of the most precious jewels in Mother Nature’s crown. It diminutive size represents Universal guidance in itself, because it draws our attention to the fact that the greatest and most lasting joys of our present existence do not necessarily have their origin in the greatest of life’s events. More often than not they are found in its tiniest things and creatures, as well as fleeting moments, like an unexpected smile that lights up someone’s face like a ray of sunshine. A flicker of renewed hope in a person’s eyes. A kind and loving hand reaching out for us, when we are sad, lonely or in pain, maybe all of them at once.

Seeing the first snowdrops in winter, followed a little later by some of their cousins, the crocuses and daffodils. A ladybird, a butterfly – especially the first ones in spring. What joy! A flock of seagulls with their joyous aerobatics displays, and all other bird species. All of them are the Universe’s reminders that, even it is held captive by its earthly lessons, like them our spirit is free. If we so wish, we too can fly to our heart’s content and perform somersaults in the air – the realm of thought and spirit, our true home. And then one of our feathered friends suddenly bursting into song. How glorious!

But when it comes to flying, how does the bumblebee fit in? A creature that, according to the laws of aerodynamics known to humankind, could not possibly lift itself into the air, but is capable of skilful flying. Now, if that isn’t one of the finest proofs we could wish for of the fact that anything can be achieved and is possible with the help and the will of God, what is?

What about modest little flowers by the roadside, raising their heads to the Sun, as much as whole meadows, lawns and bits of wasteland alike filled with the splendour of hundreds of dandelions and daisies? Isn’t each one a small Sun in its own right and a reflection of the glory of the Great Light above, radiating its blessing and healing power into our world? A plant, a tree – especially a blossoming one, showing us Mother Nature as the happy and smiling bride welcoming her groom, the warmth and the love of the life giving Sun, onto the Earth plane.

A beautiful sunrise or a sunset. White clouds, like a herd of lambs, sedately drifting through a blue sky. The first raindrops after a long spell without rain. A rainbow arching over our world and bringing us the blessings of the Highest. The list is endless! And all the things it contains are pure magic and expressions of the loving care of the Highest and the Brightest Star in the whole of Creation, the Universal Christ. What joy they bring to human hearts and souls! Doesn’t that in itself reveal that all these only seemingly small things are of much greater value and significance than is commonly known and accepted?

So much our race has to be grateful for and every human heart and soul will eventually be ready to be filled with the joy the hummingbird brings. To receive it, all we need to do is open our eyes and begin to whole-heartedly appreciate the gifts that are all around us. Then let us give thanks and praise for the many marvels, miracles and gifts the Highest constantly unfolds for all of us through our beloved Mother, the Earth.

May we all open our hearts to hummingbird’s message of joy, regardless of the things that are still happening on this plane of life. And may ever more of us at long last wake up to the realisation that our world is and always will remain a place of great beauty and wonders that will forever rest safely in the loving hands of our true parents, the Great Father/Mother of all life and Its Angels.

Recommended Viewing:
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  [*=center]A Celebration of the Glory and Wonder of God’s Creation

From ‘Universal Guidance From The Environment’

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[Aquarius123]

The Native Americans called it " Cha Wakan " translates to Sacred Tree. There are many tales of Cha Wakan in the myths/stories handed down through the generations, I have lots of books on the subject, I could post one or two here if you like?

Yes, dear Night Owl, I would like that very much indeed. Thank you.

With love - Aquarius

 

[Aquarius123]

Do not ever blindly believe what others say or write. All of us have our very own built-in lie-detector that can help us discriminate truth from untruth. Therefore, when listening to and/or reading anything, wise ones pay attention to the world of their feelings, through which our inner guidance speaks to all of us. If your inner teacher or guru, the wise one or living God within, says: ‘This is right!’, then for you it is right, even though it may not be so for anybody else.

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[NightOwl1]

I'll get on it this week Aquarius123, I hope you enjoy them.

 

[Aquarius123]

Thank you, I am sure I will.

With love - Aquarius
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[Aquarius123]

Feeding The Inner Bird Of Joy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y14mXsSeCUY&list=PL41BF2E897F1E3231

http://tinyurl.com/3328ol9

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The above videos are about Hummingbird feeding in Alaska. As you may recall from my previous offering about these delightful little jewels of God’s Creation, in the Native American tradition they are a symbol and a messenger of joy.

Today, I would like to feed your inner bird of joy and mine with the following:

The Puzzle Of Life
I am so much more than the picture in my passport
Or my qualifications and titles.
I am not the stories people tell about me.
I am not in the judgements of pointed fingers or facts of any kind.
I refuse to be put into boxes
And I can neither be numbered nor labelled.
I know and yet, I cannot be known by
Any knowledge of anyone’s mind.

But who am I and who are you?
We are spirit and soul and on the inner level of life
We are one and you are part of me as much as I am part of you.
If you wish to experience and meet the one we both truly are,
You have to feel into your own heart.
It alone can recognise the true me
Because it knows how to love one of its own kind.

I am an experience – a feeling, a wave and a vibration.
I can be a tear or a smile,
A flower, a tree or a butterfly,
And at the same time the sea and the open sky,
Or the wind that caresses your hair.
I am what I love within me, but also that of which I am afraid.
I am me and yet I can be anything and anyone I want to be.

Do not tell me who I should be.
Do not mention my limits, my scale, my size
Or who – in your eyes – I could or should be.
All I ask of you is that you
Love me the way I am, as the experience that I am and
Give me the freedom and the space to be myself.
Whenever you wish to know me,
Approach me with a hug and a smile,
So I can recognise you.
Share a caring word with me
And let me lead you to the place
And the experience where all is one,
For that alone is the true ‘me’ and also the true ‘you’.

Nachi

For more of Nachi’s poetry, please click here:

From ‘Words Of Wisdom, Hope & Encouragement’

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[NightOwl1]

" Hummingbird... joyful little sister, nectar you crave! All the sweetness of the flowers, is the love you gave.


Hummingbird is associated with the Ghost Shirt religion, which taught that a certain dance done properly would bring about the return of the animals, and that white people would disappear. Once again the Original People would know the joy of the old ways. In Mayan teachings, Hummingbird is connected to the black sun and the fifth world. Hummingbird can give us the medicine to solve the riddle of contradiction of duality. The song of Hummingbird awakens the medicine flowers. Hummer sings a vibration of pure joy. Flowers love Hummingbird because nectar-sucking brings about the reproduction of their families. Plants flower and live because of Hummingbird.
Hummingbird can fly in any direction --- up, down, backward, and forward. Hummingbird can also hover in one spot and appear to be motionless. Great Spirit created Hummingbird to be slightly different from other feathered creatures. Because of their magical qualities, Hummingbird feathers have been used for a millennium in the making of love charms. It is said that Hummingbird conjures love as no other medicine does, and that Hummingbird feathers open the heart. Without an open and loving heart, you can never taste the nectar and pure bliss of life. To brother and sister Hummingbird, life is a wonderland of delight darting from one beautiful flower, to another, tasting the essences, and radiating the colours.

 

[Aquarius123]

Thank you, dear NightOwl for sharing this with us here. it is so beautiful that I would like to include it in my presentation of the Hummingbird. If that's okay with you, which source did your extract come from?

With love - Aquarius
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[NightOwl1]

You're very welcome Aquarius, I'm still looking for the books I mentioned in an earlier post. This came from The Medicine Cards book, by Jamie Sams & David Carson. I quite often pull a card to start my day, the other day I pulled Hummingbird. Coincidence? I think not, more like synchronicity. There is a bit more information on Hummingbird Medicine in this book, along with many other animals. I'm happy to share here with you, and anyone else interested. Whilst looking for my books on Native American mythology, I came across another interesting book. It's called Earth Medicine, it's another Native American book. It is an astrology book, with star signs and their meanings. For example in western terms, I'm a Capricorn. The Native American equivalent would be Snowgoose, it goes on to share a lot of information on the characteristic of said individual. Again, I'm happy to share the information here with you, or anyone else interested. In the meantime, I'll keep looking for the mythology books, I'm glad you liked the Hummingbird information.

 

[Aquarius123]

Thank you, dear NightOwl, how very kind of you, Capricorn or Snowgoose that you are. I like that description of Capricorn - as often as not there is snow on the ground during the time of this sign's reign. Capricorn is meant to take to its spiritual wings and rise above the conditions of the Earth, so the name snowgoose seems most appropriate. With love - Aquarius

 

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‘The law of life is love. A life filled with love is a heavenly one and a life that instead is filled with selfishness and greed sinks ever deeper into a state of a living Hell on the Earth. Love as much as you can – the supply is endless. The more you give, the more you will receive. No love given is ever lost. The laws of the Universe decree that whatever you send out must return to you. It is through sharing with others and feeding them that you are sustained and nurtured by life. When you live a life filled with love to everything that shares your world with you, you will soon be able to see for yourself how all your needs are constantly met – frequently before you become aware of them yourself. Now, isn’t that everybody’s idea of Heaven on Earth?’

From ‘Heaven And Hell – An Allegory’

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[chjones21]

Such lovely posts you have Aquarius!!

 

[Aquarius123]

Such lovely posts you have Aquarius!!

Delighted to hear you enjoyed my offering and thank you for saying so. There's a great deal more in preparation, so please keep watching this space. With love - Aquarius :hug:

 

[Aquarius123]

Living in the element of water, fish symbolically represent the emotional level of life, the realm of the soul and the world of feelings. Water animal totems are as generously imbued with meaning as the sea itself. Water is a powerful symbol, a sign of cleansing, freedom and mobility. It represents the universal collective unconscious and all our souls floating in the vastness of the ocean of life.

Water animal totems can show us the way to reveal and identify our hidden thoughts or actions. When these creatures find their way into our lives they need to be honoured. If we pay attention, they will aid us in identifying our hidden motives that possibly are unhealthy for us. Even better, by observing and being open our water animal totems, we learn the ways of simpler, more positive paths of thought in our search for replacing the hidden negative ones. . .

To my mind, nothing could ever have expressed the longing and yearning for the freedom of the wide open sea better than the following poem:

My Friend, The Sea
I must go down to the seas again,
To the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied.
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way,
Where the wind’s like a whetted knife’
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.

John Edward Masefield
1878 – 1967

In the video below the beauty and wonder of God’s creation are explored in one of the oceans of our world .

Dakuwaqa’s Garden
Underwater scenes from Fiji and Tonga

From ‘The Mystery Of The Oceans’

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[Aquarius123]

Throughout the ages a great deal of gold in the form of spiritual wisdom was given to the human race in the teachings of the various belief systems of our world. For evolutionary purposes much of their true meaning had to remain carefully hidden until we, individually and collectively, had grown sufficiently in understanding to be capable of grasping their underlying esoteric meanings. Every part of the spiritual knowledge of all the religions and philosophies that have ever been known to humankind came to us from the wise ones on the highest levels of life, They are in charge of and responsible for us and our world and therefore take good care that none of God’s children of the Earth can forever get lost anywhere.

Retelling the old tales and legends, reinterpreting and newly relating to them, to this day can guide us into a deeper understanding of the purpose and meaning of our own existence and that of all life. And what better place to get started than with an exploration of the spiritual background of the Tree of Knowledge and Adam and Eve, the symbolism for the first human beings on the Earth that was given to the Abrahamic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam? To me, the tree is a symbol of life itself and Adam and Eve are archetypal human beings. For a very long time they served large parts of our world well to get at least some kind of an understanding of humankind’s earthly existence and its dualities. On our planet they manifest themselves in the necessity for feminine and masculine versions of just about every species.

I see Adam and Eve as a metaphor for the original creative idea of a perfect woman and man, i.e. whole and complete, the woman with the feminine/masculine and the man with the masculine/feminine energies and characteristics of our Divine parent. They are perfectly balanced and working harmoniously together, the same as in our Creator, in whom everything is one. Adam and Eve are but names for the prototypes that exist in the heartmind of God and after which each one of us has been fashioned.

From ‘The Beginning Of Human Life’

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