The Guest House

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photography by common dove photography

The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

-Rumi

 

Strength

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“The biggest challenge this month will be to keep away from the distractions that want to derail us from truly being as powerful as we can. The distractions are our addictions, fears, bad behaviors, energy leaks and self-doubt.

“Giving into the distractions causes procrastination, lethargy, avoidance, and acting out badly through negative aggressive behavior or withdrawing into the despair of giving up.

“The distractions of the false personality are like adding water to high-octane fuel. The engine of your desires will not fire or power up. It will instead sputter and die before it ever gets going.

“So how do you keep your fuel clean and your engine ready? By committing to your practices, asking spirit and your allies for help, allowing what needs to be healed and balanced to be healed and balanced, and trusting that life will unfold with power if you just get out of your own way.”

via mystic mamma

 

I don't know about you guys, but recently I've been getting hit hard with fear and self destruction. I thought I was finally letting go of the things holding me back and then bam, out of nowhere I found myself repeating old patterns, holding on to negative beliefs, letting addictions to other people derail my self worth.....and worst of all....not treating myself with love or respect.

The problem we all face when the universe smacks us with these old behaviors is slipping into the "but I was doing so well" and the "why me?" thoughts. It isn't until we can see that we often have to go through the bottom of the barrel moments to let go of everything that is no longer serving us....what a gift. To be able to heal and balance yourself from the suffering and pain you have been living with is a miracle unto itself.

So let's be grateful for the destruction.....because that is where we gain our strength and power... if there is one thing you take from today remember that YOU are Worthy of Love and living the Life of YOUR Dreams.

Infinite Love and Gratitude

Supernova



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"Tired of trying to cram

 her sparkly star-shaped self

into society's beige square holes,

she chose to embrace her ridiculous

awesomeness and shine like

the freaking supernova

she was meant to be"

Firmly Planted

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Today is Mother's Day……and although there are still so many lessons I have left to teach my son……one that is the most important to me is that he never forgets the Tree of Life…… to stay firmly planted but never stop reaching for stars. The two of us have been through so much since last Mother's Day…..and when I woke up this morning I realized that its important for him to remember that even when life breaks you down…..you have stay firmly planted in your faith and keep going with your daily life but in order to keep going you can NEVER give up on your dreams…..even if they change along the way ;)

Free Soul

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"When I forgive, I wipe the slate clean. I replace feelings of anger, resentment or fear with peace, love and courage. These qualities reflect the truth of who I am and how I want to live. I am a free soul, unconditionally loved. As I forgive myself and others, I am at peace. I express love. I am courageous and strong. Through forgiveness, I am free of the past. I embrace a new life."

It has taken a long time to get to this point in my life……I have finally forgiven myself for all of the mistakes and bad decisions I have made…..because without those mistakes I wouldn't be who I am today. I am a free soul embracing a new life…….I am at peace and unbelievably happy with everything and everyone in my life right now.

You and the Moon and Neptune

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"I think the universe is on my side 

Heaven and earth have finally aligned,

Days are good and that's the way it should be....

You sprinkle stardust on my pillow case

It's like a moonbeam brushed across my face

Nights are good and that's the way it should be.....

And I see colors in a different way,

You make what doesn't matter fade to gray,

Life is good and that's the way it should be.....

Did you see that shooting star tonight?

Were you dazzled by the same constellation? 

Did you and Jupiter conspire to get me, 

I think you and the moon and Neptune got it right....cuz now I'm shining bright"✨

Upside Down

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"do not worry that your life is turning upside down. how do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?"

Often times when our life seems like its being turned every which way but the right way we lose faith. But its important to remember that we are tossed around the way that we are for a reason, and, when the time is right, you understand why everything has happened the way that it did and you are so much more thankful for being turned "upside down."