This post just showed up in my FB today. I loved it. It was encouraging and felt I wanted to share it with you. Have no idea who wrote it. But that is what I needed today. Just Keep going. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I’m working on it. Been raining for 3 weeks down in Florida.
You get to a point in you life when you can not escape the experiences of grief. The experiences are different, pending on the relation to you. Whether it is our parents, spouse, or children the pain of grief is immobolizing. I’ve experienced all three, even though the spouse was an ex. Still felt bad, because he gave me two beautiful boys. So I can honestly say I can speak to this subject.
The biggest question is how long should you grieve? The answer is: It is my journey, and when it takes as long as it takes. There are the 5 stages, by Kubler-Ross. I included them in a previous post. You will move on and there are several ways to help you. That is what motivated me to create this blog. You will heal. But there is, and always will be a hole in your heart where your relation(s) was.
Even if you expect a loss, you never are ready for it. The idea sends you into shell shock, your numb and you walk around like you are in a constant fog. This doesn’t have to happen. But it does, more often than not. As time goes by, the fog starts to lift. This is the time you need to start taking your own initiative to do things. Be creative, write in journal, read…so many options.
There will be moments when something sets you off, but You get back on track, but it is only 2 steps back not 10. Acknowledge what you have done, be proud and know you will make it through.
This isn’t the easiest topic. But I feel that by helping you understand my journey, it might also help you understand you are not alone, not just you. Most important you will be ok.
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“If you do what you always did, you will get what you always got.” —Anonymous
It has been a rainy day, and I found there was not much I felt like doing, so I reflected on my life and the challenges I had to face. I look at my resume and see my accomplishments and was amazed at what I really did do. I look at pictures and think of the relationships. Saw how I grew as time passed. Saw how the kids grow and their amazing tributes they offered this planet. Proud Momma.
Take this time to reflect and write out your accomplishments. Then on a rainy day. Take them out and read them. Smile to yourself, and say. I’m Strong. I can accomplish anything I want to do. Because look what I have already done! Be proud of you! Even on rainy days!
Fear can freeze you in place! Today I drove my car for first time in 4 years. I looked up at the book case this morning and saw the book pop out at me. Feel the Fear, and Do It Anyway. I didnt read book yet, but for today You don’t even need to read the book to figure out what one needs to do.
I chanted my little “Everything will be ok”, and it was. Everyone has their own fears, some many. I invite you to challenge yourself and share what you accomplished.
Nothing will work unless you do….
Maya Angelou
Over the past 45 years, I have learned so much. I didn’t limit myself and there was always something just waiting for me to absorb the information. I love to learn (not test). I stood on the shoulders of giants in the metaphysical and natural healing fields.
My first introduction to healing was with Louise Hay books. You Can Heal Your Life. Her principles are on cause and effect. That we create our own illness, but we can create our wellness too. I liked this concept and I adapted it to my own core principles throughout the rest of my life. Over the years, as I learned new tools, I found myself going back to these principles.
These learning tools are just the way I followed my path. Not saying this is the way you should. No one can tell you that you should do anything. This is what helped me. My favorite part of Louise Hay’s book is she had a chart in the back of her book. That listed the ailment and then the cause. And a positive affirmation with the intention of healing the concern.
After all these years what do I do with all this information? There are many giants in this industry that I studied and I learned from. I will be sharing them with you and you can enjoy your own learning journey. Share it with you!
In the morning, I say this prayer that I learned as a Reiki Practioner/Teacher.
Just for Today
When friends let me down. Yes, they are human. I turn to my crystals. They are wiser and present a deeper meaning to what I really need to know. Lapis Lazuli is a stone for wisdom. I made this for myself for the very purpose to bring forth insights!
I view a crystal as a transmitter to the sacred space within each and every one of us. This is where energy overflows and it is one of our keys or our tools for transforming ourself. Many sages believe that crystals have the highest form of knowledge, and they can show us what we need in the past, present, and future. They speak to us.
When we wear jewelry we infuse their healing qualities. They are from the earth. They all have a chemical make up. If our body needs that chemical in our body it will take from the stone. Like shells have calcium. It will take what it needs. Lapis has a long chemical make up …so I simply use charts. When looking for insight, you are not going for physical healing, however, it will do the healing anyway.
When I design jewelry, I also pray and chant as I design it. I love working with mostly natural stones. I love the feel of it. Plastic just doesn’t do that for you. I may use it for design and space. In this piece, the copper also has properties along with Swarovski crystals.
People of the east have been using crystals to help us live harmoniously for thousands of years. The west took hold of it in the 80s and adapted it to our holistic way of living. I will be bringing forth other healing stones and designs as we go along. Have a wonderful day for yourself and find a stone that suits you and sees what it has to say!
I was sitting in my favorite chair as I was reading one book on energy. I felt I needed another, Just because it wasn’t giving me the answer I needed. Because I was being lazy, I looked online first to see if I can find something (you can always find a home for another book). I didn’t find what I wanted I needed. So I did get up and walked along the wall of books that I own and found just what I needed.
Before I found what I needed, I looked at all the names of the books as I scanned them. I realized how much fun it is that I have this library to just go to when I want. I’m like a little child and always in awe of them. They are my friends. As I scan them the right one will speak to me!
I sat down and the book I found was exactly what I needed. I was looking for QiGong Healing, This book said massage. But it was actually the same according to this book. I just got so engrossed in it and am going to add it to my healing knowledge toolbox.
I went down for a nap after I looked over the book. I was happy about what I found. I woke 2 hours after and jumped to the floor because I couldn’t wait to write. Yes, I love to write. This is how I know what my passion is. I never took the time to write a book. I’d write 10 to 12 pages, maybe more. Coming to this format and writing what I love to talk about and share, Makes me happy. Thank you for being there my friends.
Chaya: The WisdomKeeper 
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