Closed Minds

Almost daily we deal with closed-minded thinking, but it shouldn't come from our family or friends. 

They should be the people in our life that listen without judging, offering sympathy and advice if needed. They should ask intelligent questions to understand, offer constructive argument to make sure you're doing okay or they're understanding your point of view. They should stimulate your mind with their wisdom... ideas to be discussed openly and reasonably with love not hate.

Anyone who doesn't meet this standard should be allowed to move on with love, but you owe no loyalty to anyone that's carrying a closed-minded ego who wants nothing less but to see you closed-minded too.

Of course, one should not judge others being closed-minded until given ample time to prove it's true. If you deny them your thoughts/feelings, you are the one being closed-minded... not them. 

If you judge someone, without given them an option to be enlightened, then you are responsible for closing the door to their minds. If you have the key but refuse to use it, you cannot find fault in anyone but yourself. 

Spirit Attachments: Harmful or Harmless?

A long-time spiritual and metaphysical healer once told me that good healing facilitator isn’t attached to outcomes. She had many years of experiences with releasing spirits of all types from people. As she mentioned, "a well-trained spirit communicator isn't concerned over ego or judgments, but only desires truth-seeking for answers. What one does with the answers is up to the individual."

While we were communicating, she brought up the subject of gender issues. She said, "there are many who are in denial that spirit possession and attachments have been found to be one of the causes of gender identification issues, but the literature involving case studies speaks otherwise." 

I told her that this was something I had seen also. After I started making my videos, I was contacted by a young man who was having feelings of being a female. The short version to this story is that he gave me permission to investigate. Two major things came up in the many conversations we had. One was that he had been influenced by a drag queen show he went to once. Another one was an influence by his grandmother who he loved very much. This grandmother had passed on but was still around and her energy was prominent. I even suggested that she shouldn't be around him. I advised him of everything that I saw and heard but told him that it was still his decision to fight off the feelings or succumb. I wasn't there to judge but only advise. 

If anyone wants to read a more in-depth life evaluation, the below link is what I wrote regarding Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner some years ago. 

https://atomaraneadvice.blogspot.com/2015/06/bruce-caitlyn-jenner-mental-battles.html.

As you can see, influences may be from anywhere and anyone for any reason and at any time. Even a loved one crossing over can be an influence to ones' way of life. Not all attachments are extreme to the point of possession either. There are a lot of variables which I've discovered over the years. And, anyone can do an internet search regarding spirit attachments to learn more, as there are numerous experts offering information. 

Please keep in mind, we don't live in this world alone. Spirit attachments can be a huge cause of many things. However, a well-trained individual, dealing with the spirit world, can determined if influences are coming from an individual's soul, outside, or both. They can also determine if it's an innocent attachment of like-mindedness, or a willing to harm someone - as in a curse. 

In addition, if one's immediate reaction to something said (written) is a strong denial or a hateful rebuttal, that may be a sign that it's time to investigate; if one wants or is allowed to do so.

The question then would be: whose free will is going to be stronger?

Pride Goes Before A Fall

I had a dream this morning that I was yelling at a young woman sitting at a table with some others (my feelings were she was a member of Congress), because she had said something sarcastic to me about being unimportant (or something along those lines). The discussion had been on our current economy.

I told her that my background in bookkeeping/accounting, as well as my knowledge of past history, regarding economic topics, were more important then her just holding a position with little to no knowledge of this. That this attitude is what creates problems in our country. Too many have little knowledge of economics or our laws. But what's worse is when they show their ignorance with arrogance or judge another that's there to help. 

Yes, I was a tad angry in the dream, because it's what I've seen for years with people being elected. They're going to change the country, or the world, but most are ignorant to many things and then get mad when anyone tries to advise.

When I was younger, I wouldn't dream of being so arrogant or acted as if I knew everything. Today, especially with the comments from some on social media, the idiocy, hubris, and arrogance that I see and sense is outrageous. 

Afterwards, I started thinking about that saying, "pride goes before a fall" and that maybe this dream was a warning. Which is why I decided to write about it, because it's been on my mind ever since. 

Welcome To Communism

The sad reality, today, is that many don't understand government control (overreach) until it's too late. 

One day, we're living at home under our parent's rules and regulations... looking forward to moving out and making our own path in the world... making our own rules and regulations... only to find out the government rules and regulations has been in charge of nearly every inch of our life without knowing it. 

Reality sets in and that's when we really grow up. Moving out didn't change much because we're now realizing the government has a stronger stranglehold on our freedom. We feel oppressed and rebellious. 

But, rebelling will only last for a few years. That's because we will begin to go along with the restrictions and boundaries or we'll die and be released from them that way. You know... give me liberty or give me death? But, once we determine that going along is better than death, we'll now be easier to control when the noose is tightened with more restrictions and boundaries. 

In fact, as we get older, we may even propose more restrictions and boundaries ourselves. Think not? Look at our current legislative body, they too were young once. 

Slowly but surely, we replace individual responsibility, which may be more lenient and understanding, to group responsibility, which may be less lenient or understanding. 

Government solving our problems has now become a problem. We, overtime, have empowered that entity as we reduced our own. By using our fears and needs to control us. Telling us we weren't capable of doing things ourselves. We were inadequate to understand or do what was necessary. Using key words or phrases to manipulate us into obedience.

Instead of us being responsible in contributing to whatever cause or charity we felt was needed, we now are taxed, and taxed some more, so they can do it for us instead. Instead of things like schools, infrastructure, or military, we see it trickling down into every part of our existence. Even when they've proven, over and over again, how they've misused and abused those funds and responsibilities. 

But, like some weird hypnosis, we just keep believing that they have our best interests at heart. Until, one day, we're not only told what we can eat or drink but what we are allowed to think.  

Welcome to Communism.

Perspectives

While watching Bad Boys 2, something was really noticeable to me about the movie. It was about a drug lord in Miami and had the typical blood and guts plus high speed chase entertainment. A little over the top for my taste but Will Smith and Martin Lawrence did give it some levity, occasionally. 

However, what got my attention was the drug lord's attitude towards his mom and daughter versus a perceived enemy. It reminded me of the old mafia days where their women and children were kept out of "family" business. In the perspective of these women and children, who were treated with love and respect, they didn't see them as evil. Not so with their enemies, which is understandable. 

This is why I feel we have such polarity in the United States (and other countries that have theirs), they are seeing what they are being told to see or what they choose to see. 

I can't help but wonder if the mafia or drug lords' women knew the opposite perspective, even told that truth, but they turned a blind eye in order to protect what they had going for them or out of fear it might happen to them too. 

I'm sure our politicians and media know how to feed into that mentality. Ignorance isn't bliss. 

Which is why I'm glad my dad told me about the bank robbery perspective when I was a teen. He said the police have to listen to all the witnesses in order to form a conclusion... build up a case. Because they were all seeing things from their perspective. But each one felt it was the truth. Well, it was "their" truth,  because it was what they witnessed. Eventually, the police take all those puzzle pieces to put the puzzle together. 

In regards to what any government or media "feeds" us as truth, don't forget the others who are witnessing things. You may see a benevolent situation, where others may see the opposite. 

Or, there could be many truths to a situation. The side you choose is based on your perspective, which is why listening to other's perspective can give us a better understanding of any situation. 

Like putting a puzzle together that has a thousand pieces, it often takes time to see the overall picture.

Suicides and Holidays

A few years ago, I was discussing suicide statistics around the holidays and, after recently watching this movie again, I decided to share it on my blog. This is what I wrote. 👇🏼

Apparently, from what I was reading earlier, the holiday time of a high suicide rate is a myth that won't go away. And, one of the biggest complaints about perpetuating this myth was blame on journalists. Hmmm....

Someone also suggested to why this myth won't go away was because it's premise has a grain of truth and the stories are meant to help people cope with the melancholy and nostalgia that some people experience at this time.

Now, that's not saying suicides don't occur during this time frame, only that, after more research, it seems to be less than other times. In 2017, the CDC ranked December as #12, with 117 suicides per day,  compared to August as #1, with 138 suicides per day. 

But, as with any newer research creating fact changes, another report that I read said that it could be due to what was left out of other reports. For instance, in one area the locals attributed the increase in suicides due to the holiday season, but when researchers looked further into the issue they discovered the local petrochemical industry tended to lay a lot of people off around the holiday season. By understanding another cause it helped address it and work on preventing suicides, as opposed to simply blaming the holidays. 

One article stated that they felt this myth began because of the movie It's A Wonderful Life. In the movie, George decides to commit suicide. It took a visiting angel, Clarence, to convince him otherwise by showing George what his town would be like if he never existed. 

All I can add to this is what I felt during the holidays when I was younger. There were times I had such strong feelings of sorrow. But, reflecting on it, putting things in perspective, I came to a conclusion that it didn't add up, which is why I could shake it off. And, because of what I know today, it's easier to walk away from negative feelings. 

Or... maybe, God sent me a Clarence to help me build a protective wall around my mind. 😇

Tools, Empowerment, and Self-healing

A long time ago, I wrote a blog about the irrational fear people have regarding the Ouija board and other tools people can use for growth and understanding. There are many things we can use to help educate ourselves about the sciences of the seen and unseen.

However, as I was taught, it's not just the tool but what the person does with it.

For instance, a vehicle is a good tool to take us places, but carelessly used it can cause death and destruction. A gun can be used to kill or save a life. A hammer can help build a house but it can be used as a weapon. We have books and computers that we use to gain knowledge on many subjects. Do we fear an inanimate object or what a person does with it? Do we fear knowledge?

In other words, we can send people into space but we also know how to build a bomb.

If we didn't have truth seekers, using various means to advance our education, we'd still be cave dwellers. Yes, there are some who abuse and misuse knowledge, but we shouldn't punish the ones who want to reach beyond our current awareness using whatever tools God sends us to help in that advancement.

Look at how Jesus was crucified, based on the Bible's teachings of that current religious and science standards, for thinking outside the box. So, before we judge someone for what tool they're using to help us advance our civilizations, make sure we understand what it's purpose truly is.

Jesus understood healing. Can you image where we would be today if we all knew how Jesus healed people? Jesus understood telepathy? He talked to God. Jesus could create something out of nothing. He was teaching his disciples. Jesus was also a tool. But, he was crucified for going against tradition.

He wasn't here to just be our savior but to teach us empowerment. Remember, we don't worship tools. We use them to empower ourselves. To build a better life... a better world. To seek out even better tools. Any judging from God will be based on what we do with that empowerment... not the tool... but by our intent.

Maybe it was meant to be that we didn't learn about self-healing. Or, maybe others have been sent but we keep ignoring them, because we're stuck in the past.

Think about it. 

Nature and Climate

I'm not a scientist, but I am a curious questioner. If you are bored and looking for something to do, look into the topic of land sinking. 

When "climate change" was accusingly uttered, recently, because of the flooding in New Jersey, I had this strong feeling to look into the causes. As in, it's not just sea levels rising. 

Low and behold, it has a lot to do with land sinking due to human consumption of underground water and not just ice caps melting. In fact, it's not only happening, excessively, in New Jersey, but it's all over the world. One of the worse area, based on an article I read, was in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

There is an educational article on the Springer website written in 1997 by Sun, Grandstaff, & Shagam, regarding the New Jersey shoreline. It discusses the cause and effect of the increased amount of groundwater usage there, as well as coastal flooding, which is creating land loss and land sinking. 

But, here's the thing, we also have many desalination plants worldwide, too. Since that article was written many more desalination plants have been built. We're not just taking water from the land but also the ocean. 

Wikipedia: "There are approximately 16,000 operational desalination plants, located across 177 countries, which generate an estimated 95 million m3/day of freshwater." 

My point, in all of this, is human consumption of water, due to rising worldwide population, causing more of a balance of nature than we gave credit to before. Land may be sinking but water may not be rising as fast due to more and more desalination plants being built.

It would seem that the increased population may not be as bad as predicted, because it may be holding back the land flooding from occurring, due to predicted rising sea levels. An abundant population? Scientists trying to outsmart nature but nature knows best?

To continue, I live in a state that's surrounded by three sides of water. We are sea level and have flooding due to many reasons. We have a rainy season where a deluge of rain can flood our streets, especially if a cloud decides not to move and just sits there dumping tons of rain. I've experienced this numerous times in living here. And, this phenomenon isn't just at sea level areas. It can be just as detrimental in mountain regions when it occurs. 

But, what some "climate changers" aren't taking into consideration, regarding sea level flooding, is storm surges. This type of coastal flooding can occur worldwide and I've experienced this many times, too.

Wikipedia: "A storm surge, storm flood, tidal surge, or storm tide is a coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomenon of rising water commonly associated with low-pressure weather systems, such as cyclones. It is measured as the rise in water level above the normal tidal level, and does not include waves."

There's one particular thing I've learned in my life, if you continue to build in areas that can be expected to flood, to act surprised, when it does, is moronic. 

As my husband asked me once: Where's the safest place to live in America? My reply: No where. 

Yes, climate does change, but it can also be very consistent. There is nothing new about flooding, tsunamis, earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, landslides, ice storms, droughts, etc. What's new is more international media coverage (often from ignorant or bias journalists) and grandstanding politicians. 

All we can do is question everything, as well as planning and preparing the best we can. To build anywhere thinking we're going to beat nature, is foolish. Nature often holds the upper hand.

Your Name

I wish more fathers would be as my dad was, then this poem may mean more. It's sad to see the deterioration in fatherhood, even motherhood, but I have hope in the ones that I see who are doing their best. The blog picture is Edgar A. Guest. The poem, Your Name, has been attributed to him. I read it as a young adult and never forgot it. 

~ Your Name ~

You got it from your father,

t'was the best he had to give,

And right gladly he bestowed it

It's yours, the while you live.

You may lose the watch he gave you

and another you may claim,

But remember, when you're tempted,

to be careful of his name.

It was fair the day you got it,

and a worthy name to bear,

When he took it from his father

there was no dishonor there.

Through the years he proudly wore it,

to his father he was true,

And that name was clean and spotless when he passed it on to you.

Oh there's much that he has given

that he values not at all,

He has watched you break your playthings in the days when you were small.

You have lost the knife he gave you

and you've scattered many a game,

But you'll never hurt your father

if you're careful with his name.

It is yours to wear forever,

yours to wear the while you live,

Yours, perhaps some distant morn,

another boy to give.

And you'll smile as did your father,

with a smile that all can share,

If a clean name and a good name

you are giving him to wear.

~ Edgar A. Guest ~

Breaking Through The Darkness

I've counseled people all my life, even as a child, but professionally for over 30 years. I've come to realize that people will only see what's in their heart. 

Eventually, I learned the reason why people can be so negative towards others. It's often due to the hate of themselves... feeling out of control... projecting it onto another or others... rejecting more awareness... forcing the truth from their minds. 

Makes sense. Light cannot prevail where darkness resides. 

It's what happens when we constantly give our power away. It makes it easier to put the blame outside us instead of looking within for a calmer solution to our issues. 

I suppose it's why I've kept chipping away... to break through that darkness... hoping the light will start peeking through.