Grace of God

If you ever feel your life is overwhelming, try watching another's. I've often found my troubles are minimal when I see another, or others, who may be worse off. 

Seriously, it puts things in perspective. 

One night, back in the early ninties, I was watching the evening news and my oldest daughter asked me how did I do it? How could I've gone through all I've have, and still was, without being an emotional wreck and constantly in tears?

I looked at her and said: By watching the news. Just when I thought I was at a breaking point and going to have a pity party, God would show me how well off I really was compared to another. 

Like the saying... "there but for the Grace of God go I."

Of course, this wasn't to undermine my hurt and pain, but to help me understand that it could be worse. It would help me create feelings of compassion and gratitude instead of self-pity and anger. 

Worth: Universal Players

I'm constantly reminding people of their worth by telling them that everyone has a purpose here or they wouldn't be here. Like stars in the universe, they fill a needed void with their existence, even if they haven't found the reason behind it yet.

Be patient... timing is important. No answer doesn't mean it's a bad answer. 

Today, in meditation, guidance reminded me to remember that this is true in many aspects of life. Many times, what we see as something bad may have a higher order behind it. A possible check and balance in the system. Something we haven't been made aware of yet. Possibly, the good of the one, or few, outweighing the good of all.

It reminded me of the Taoist farmer and horse story... to not assume something is bad... or good.

Even if we are not privy to an immediate understanding, it doesn't make it less valid. We are all privy in asking. Even if we may not like the answer, it's still there for us.

I was also reminded, with the reasoning of "everyone has a place to fill," that if we don't want our place negated, we should think about another's place, the part they are playing, and the reason for it.

The easiest way to quell frustration, over something we feel, is to ask that question: if I'm here to fill a void for a general or higher purpose, wouldn't everyone be too? And if so... what is it?

It's important to be impeccable in questioning things in order to get the best results. 

They said that most won't ask though... some relish their frustrations, anger or "woe is me," as opposed to knowing the answer.

I felt that it's because they may already know the answer, deep down inside, and just don't want to hear it spoken or don't want to acknowledge their part in the universe.

My meditation this morning also reminded me once again how powerful our collective thoughts can be in manifesting things and to be careful what we request. It may not be as we expected because we don't always know the part we are playing in the universe.

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PS: this blog was originally published on 5/31/2014 which included a bad link about the Taoist Farmer that caused the post to be removed by Blogger but I was asked to fix it and republish it. I removed the link because anyone can find this story on the internet. 

6th Generation Warfare?

One of my friends shared a short video of a gentleman discussing 5th Generation Warfare. It was intriguing enough for me to investigate further. 

The internet has all the generations of warfare in detail, but this is a summary of the fifth one: "Fifth-generation warfare is conducted primarily through non-kinetic military action, such as social engineering, misinformation, and cyberattacks, along with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and fully autonomous systems."

Years ago, I wrote several blogs about Mind Warfare. The first one was in 2012 because of seeing a video of a Russian whistle blower discussing using mind power as a means of warfare.

He said that the Russians were studying astral projections and mind control, for the purpose of a new way of warfare... mind warfare. He also mentioned they were learning to take down the US with mind control by creating thoughts in our minds and making us believe it was our own idea (subjected thought).

You would think this sounds futuristic, as in Darth Vader and Jedi stuff, but, apparently, the future is here and has been. Maybe not quite the extent of the Star Wars characters, but the US, and other countries, are well aware of psychic mind control. We would be deluding ourselves to think anything less. 

Eventually, this may be called 6th Generation Warfare. Time will tell. 

Truth Comforter

This morning, I was thinking about someone calling me a Comforter, many years ago, because I helped her with a problem she was experiencing. 

I decided to research it and found this comment. "Comforter: (John 14:16-17 ) The name given by Christ to the Holy Spirit. The original word is Paraclete and means first Advocate, a defender, helper, strengthener, as well as comforter." 

So, that had me looking up John 14:16-17 (see picture). 

Then I found this comment about the meaning of John 14:16-17. "After dying on the cross for their sins, he would rise again and ascend into heaven, at which point he will send the comforter, the Holy Spirit, the advocate, to help them and to be with them forever. In this way, Jesus will be with them until the end of the age." 

Jesus said: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32). 

Does this mean that "truth" is the comforter? Whatever that may be. Of course, we may not want to hear/know it. That can happen, too. 

Maybe it's why so many are in turmoil today. Deep down inside they know the truth - the wisdom of the holy spirit - but don't want to listen to it. 

Very, very interesting. 🕊

Make It Make Sense!

Over the last few years, I've seen many people, including myself, say: make it make sense. 

After meditating on the numerous things that's caused us to exclaim this, I've come to the realization it seems it's due mainly to two things... envy and hate. 

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn once said: "Our envy of others devours us most of all." And that's what I've been seeing in the world, a devouring of ourselves. 

Now, that's not saying everyone. There are still many who know how to love themselves and are logical enough to see past the negative energy around them. Especially to avoid being brought into another's cult of fantasy, deception, and self-destructive personalities. 

Think about that path of envy to hate personalities.

Did envy lead to hate of those who wanted to pretend they were a minority in order to receive the benefits a minority was receiving?

Did envy lead to hate of those pretending they were someone or something other than what their mirror was reflecting?

Did envy lead to hate of those professing it wasn't right to steal another's race and culture as they began to hypocritically steal another's race and culture? 

Did envy lead to hate of those who demanded that we stop discrimination as they systematically began to discriminate?

I could go on but I believe you get the picture. We are seeing their envy and hate devouring themselves. But, they can't stop at that. They have to justify their actions by trying to bring others into their black hole of self destruction? 

Love and understanding may be their salvation, but not while they, continually, wear envy and hate blinders. Not while they stick their fingers in their ears while screaming... you're not listening!

All anyone can do is kindly, but firmly, present the logic within the illogical and pray the light of reasoning breaks through their darkness. However... pick your battles wisely as their darkness may be more than you can bare.

Cultural Appropriation Hypocrisy

So much hypocrisy from those who want to point out cultural appropriation but don't want to look in their own mirror. With the recent decision of making Belle black (Beauty and the Beast) and the Ariel (Little Mermaid) also black, I got to thinking of other areas where black people have "appropriated" white culture. 

For instance: "In 1978, the movie 'The Wiz' was produced with an all-black cast. This was an adaptation of the white 1900 children's novel the wonderful wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum. Also, Annie Live! is a musical television special that aired on December 2, 2021. It was a 1977 musical Annie performance based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray. Called an adaptation; this could be interpreted as Black Cultural appropriation of white culture."

Which is why all this "appropriation" stuff is crazy. I've always felt that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. People should be more inclusive, understanding and kinder about different cultures, not so selfishly devisive. It's why I like traveling so I can learn more about other cultures. Now, I can't even cook or enjoy Spanish or Eastern food because it's not appropriate? Does that mean that Asian people are not allowed to look like Europeans? Or, blacks are the only ones allowed to sing soul music or rap? Seriously! 🤦🏻‍♀️

Anyway, back when they made the Wiz, I never gave it any thought that it was offensive or cultural appropriation. I enjoyed watching it. But then, I hadn't had years of media and political brainwashing telling me I should be offended by every little thing. 

Of course, I do draw the line on anyone's culture or ideology that involves molestation of anyone or anything, especially children. I think everyone, everywhere, should be offended by that. 

But, be warned, if you do anything with the idea that it's only to get even or with an "in your face" attitude, I'm sure many will sense that and not give you their time or money. Appropriately so. 

Phantosmia

Science gives it the name of phantosmia, meaning a phantom odor. But they ignore the phantom part, meaning ghost/spirit. Is this science denial? A refusal to see beyond the physical for answers? If so, why?

Definition: "The phantom smell may seem to always be there or it may come and go. Phantosmia may be caused by a head injury or upper respiratory infection. It can also be caused by aging, trauma, temporal lobe seizures, inflamed sinuses, brain tumors, certain medications and Parkinson's disease."

Anyway, I know it can be done by the unseen, because I've been subject to it while "hearing" the reasons. I've had good and bad smells. In metaphysics, they say the smell of flowers is angel communication, a deceased family member, or the presence of God. It stands to reason that there are those who may want to torment others by bad odors (that good and bad thing). But, you can receive guidance via the five senses. In the sense of smell, it’s called clairolfaction.

One of my most profound odor experiences, I wrote about in my book, Great Flame Within. I had been under a horrendous psychic attack and Jesus came to me to help. He put an odor under my nose of a cologne I wore back then called Obsession.

Now, I'm not promoting my book or the cologne, I'm just saying that, apparently, some things still seem to be outside our current scientists' awareness. Maybe we should be investigating or understanding that dimension,.

Because, as a South American Shaman once said: all illness is spirit, yours or another's. 

I Don't Live in the Past...

This morning, I was reading some comments about the Bible said this and the Bible said that. I was thinking about these stories of the past, as well as other religious books and their stories that I've read over the years. 

From them, we've learned that these are the foundation stones upon which our spiritual insights are based, but we don't live today as they did back then. In many areas, around our planet, we are a very advanced society today, because of science and technology. Hopefully, we will continue advancing into our future, because life is all about change. 

Of course, this doesn't mean we still can't live by the Golden Rule, which I believe is the main rule from what we've, hopefully, learned from many of these religious and historical stories. We can have advancements but we should still try and treat others as we want to be treated... as humanly possible. 

Anyway, as I was reading comments and trying to justify past and present, I heard: If I don't want my children living in the past, what makes anyone think I am? 

I believe I got my answer. 

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?