Reeeeally??

Is it a sunrise or a sunset?

Many humans will fight to the death for their beliefs. Friendships are lost and families divided when realities collide. Looking around you, it is obvious people believe things are absolute truth based on the “facts” of their programming. What programming? Culture, religion, family, education, and political systems. Some conditioning may have begun well intentioned enough but, regardless, it is still programming. People will report what they observe and what the “news” tells them is true and call that “Reality.” Yes, it is a reality – in fact their reality in that moment. It is just not absolute reality. 

Some cultures were programmed to believe being photographed would steal their soul away. If someone took their picture, they acted as if one took their soul. Others believed a certain act of a chief, or displeasing a deity, would result in losing their life. That conviction was so intense they had a heart attack, or such, and “spontaneously” died. That was their reality. Certain individuals can predict the future, can see things others do not, can communicate with spirits, can see happenings in parts of the world they are not. Once upon a time, these people were put in mental institutions or burned at the stake for being in league with the devil. In this perceived “now” of your time, these people are often revered and sometimes paid megabucks for their abilities. One reality was “then”. It is a different reality in your “now”. Some people in the “now” have war as their daily reality. Yet, in this same “now”, others live peaceful lives far from the awareness of anything else. Both “realities” are equally valid – equally real for those experiencing such. 

Women in different parts of the world even live through menopause differently. Indigenous cultures that weren’t “aware” of what others experienced didn’t go through menopause – at least not in the manner much of the “developed” world did/does. Yes, they experienced a cessation of their menses but didn’t have hot flashes or other hormonal changes they didn’t know they were “supposed” to suffer in that process. It was an exalted time honoring women’s transition to a status of higher wisdom. 

Then there is, what is now known as, the Mandela Effect. Whole groups of people absolutely remember things a certain way. But current history shows those clear group memories entirely differently. For more about that, there is plenty (currently) on the internet for your exploration. Many that believe one way will adamantly say the others are obviously “wrong” or have a “false” memory. Yet it’s just another example that one person’s reality isn’t necessarily the same as another’s. 

Fascinating how many people continue living realities they don’t prefer. They cling to the “facts” of what they see around them to define their reality. They act as if they have no power about what happens around or to them – living in more victim mode than they care to admit to others or even themselves. I remember when that kind of situation was my reality - when I thought this is just the way life is. That’s just what happened to me. And so believing – so it was.

You have no power over me...

Thankfully, I have claimed the power I forgot I had all along. Sure, I still have many areas of my reality I am playing with shifting. At the
same time, I celebrate the huge ways I have shifted and lived in an entirely different reality than others – in some cases, a massively different reality than the majority of the population of the planet as you know it. While I still have a long way to go…. Wait, that’s just a belief! I can change my perception in a day if I can just wrap my mind around it. Witness the games we play!

Then again, that’s just my reality! I share these musings as an invitation to you. Look around your life, your world. How can you reduce the things you imagine as distasteful and increase that which you desire? Since much has been programmed into you as reality for a long time, sometimes lifetimes, there may be many layers of belief which need to be shifted to allow for a more preferable reality. What beliefs keep you stuck feeling or experiencing things the way you do now? What would you need to believe to allow for the experiences you desire? 

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When I travel from one place to another, I really

feel like I am in another reality. Although there are still a few constants, there is an energetic shift to my core that feels like I am in a different world or an alternate life. My present reality still has me on a quest to find the Paradise of My Dreams. Recently, I thought perhaps it was time to let go of that pursuit. I’d seemingly been searching for so long with no apparent results. Within an hour of that serious consideration, the cup holder on my decadent hot chocolate told me something else. So, for now, I listen to my hot chocolate 😊 Maybe more on that next month. 

For “now”, I wish for you, in your today, an exciting adventure of your pleasing – unless, of course, that in not in alignment with your desire. Either way, I honor your experience. 

Until next time ~ Much Love and Appreciation ~ Michelle

Sunrise or Sunset?

Afterthought:

Since first hearing Grand Illusion by Styx, I so resonated with it. If you haven't heard it, or it's been a while, I invite you to listen to it again. I prefer the previous version but here it is with lyrics for those who prefer....

I’m Gone…And Then I Am Not Gone!

What inspired this blog post was something I shared on fb. Or rather, a comment it provoked. Mine was, “Physically, I’m on earth, mentally I’m in the galaxies, and spiritually, I’m in a whole other dimension” (by Unknown muses from a mystic). The comment was, “Too bad. The work needed takes place here, in your body on this earth.”

When I was very young, I listened to stories on records - LPs, Licorice Pizza, you know the black round discs – over and over again. I can still hear Merlin’s sing-song voice taunting, “I’m gaaaone……. And then I am not gone!” as he battled Mad Madam Mim in a magical duel. At that point, he’d made himself invisible. The line kinda reflects me too. I am in this world but not of it. I spend much of my time alone and often in nature. On rare occasion, I spend time with people, in brief interludes, but then I return to my solitude. I do not live in the world most people do. I do not subscribe to the beliefs and experiences most people have. That is not my reality. Yes, this is totally by choice – I will choose free will! Some would say I am an ostrich with my head in the sand pretending. Just to clarify…..it is actually my toes 

Black Diamond Sand in Hawaii

that are in the sand – very regularly. As far as pretending, I am seeing the world in its highest possibility. I am also doing what it takes to keep myself in my highest state possible. I choose not to play when people want to draw me into their fear and drama. If they wish to find things to appreciate and

enhance their world…..now that’s a horse of a different color! A while back I learned that when I spend time alone (of course I am never really alone but will use that term for example), I can reach greater positive energetic heights. This is particularly true out in nature – for me, it has to be tropical nature! Coming from this higher or more expanded state, my ripple effect helps lift others up whether I interact with them on the physical plane or in some other dimensional manner. And when I do have in person encounters, those interactions are of a higher quality due to “where I am coming from”.

I love this quote from Alan Cohen. “Wouldn't it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you would do just about anything if you knew it would make you happy? This is precisely how much life loves you and wants you to nurture yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more the universe will affirm your worth. Then you can enjoy a lifelong love affair that brings you the richest fulfillment from inside out.” So many humans have been taught and treated the opposite of this sentiment which is part of the reason much of the world is currently the way it is. If more people loved themselves and treated themselves with respect, it would be A Whole New World. A person who loves and respects themselves will automatically love and respect others. Then again, don’t confuse love and respect for doing whatever others want. It is not anyone else’s job to make you happy (or for you to make them happy). That is an inside job.

Art by Daniel Holeman

On a related note, regarding the benefits of solitude – people’s energetic presence can be powerfully positive or just as powerfully negative. Just ask any empath you know. Some people aren’t even aware of their own empathic tendencies. Sometimes they feel, after being around certain individuals - they feel uplifted or they feel drained. That’s empathically relating to, or absorbing, others' energy. There are ways to minimize that for sensitive souls that are overwhelmed by this. One way is to maintain the individually appropriate balance between being out with others and time spent in one’s own company.

Nikola Tesla said, “Be alone, that is the secret of invention. Be alone, that is where ideas are born,” And Albert Einstein, “Be a loner. That gives you time to wonder, to search for the truth. Have holy curiosity. Make your life worth living.” I’m not suggesting everyone become hermits – although it certainly may be appropriate for some. But perhaps, you would benefit from allowing yourself a bit of solitude here and there. Maybe you are due for a retreat from being pulled in many worldly directions. A retreat from the demands of your daily life. A sacred time to reconnect with what and who you are.

Speaking of who you are. Everything, and everyone, is energy. If you are interested in energetics and sustainable energy, you may enjoy this video with some positive trends in this area. Cleaner energy and water too! I realize some of these ideas have been around for a while but they are more widely being put into use now. It also mentions vertical gardens. In the meantime, before this trend of the future becomes more common place, you can get your own Tower Garden going with resources here.

I, for one, am feeling gratitude for all the beauty of Spring here in the Northern Hemisphere. Creatures all around are twitterpated and starting new families. If you didn’t catch my previous post, please check out the sweet Bird Family figurines I have for sale. The Hope Egg is fitting now too – for so many reasons. Another Gift From The Sea recently offered is a beautiful Square Apothecary Jar of Citrine/Amber Quartz. Contact for details.

You know, from my previous accounts, I am often alone. However, part of my “mission” on Mother Earth IS being with people. Specific people. Special people I have soul connections and contracts with. Among those close to my heart, is an extension of my ohana in Hawaii. I met, or re-met, lovely Lokelani and her two precious daughters, Ruby and Lily, in 2017. I thought I was going to be assisting another family when a strange turn of events brought us blessedly together. And now, Ruby has a huge opportunity to follow her dreams in a special summer camp in Florida. Of course, her mom and sister would travel with her. That will require a significant amount of money. This opportunity would really make a huge, positive difference for all of them. If you feel so inspired, please support as you can via https://gofund.me/7067faa5 Mahalo!

You may wonder why Ruby’s picture is at the top of this post. The short answer is technological reasons. When I share this post, it automatically features whatever the first picture is I’ve included. I used to be able to choose but not anymore. There might be another way of putting up the photo I’d like but, at the moment, I do not have the technological savvy. Still a bit uncertain too with the mailchimp platform. It didn’t “like” a number of the emails transferred and just decided not to include them. It wasn't able to "successfully deliver" dozens. Also, in the past I’d get a "please remove" request once in a blue moon. Immediately after the initial send from mailchimp, 6 recipients unsubscribed. Maybe they didn’t recognize me coming from a new platform. I don’t know but it brings me back to TRUST! Trusting I will be guided to continue if my musings are helpful to others. Trusting each message will reach the right people at the right time. Trusting there is a higher purpose for everything and things are not always as they seem.
Thanks so much for being part of this interesting journey with me! Abundant blessings in your world too 💖