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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 12:42 AM
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FEBRUARY prayer request, light and healing thread
Some of my earliest days of prayer were by my dad at the old scratchy sofa. We were both on bended knees. He cried for the pain of people. Something I picked up. Sometimes I needed to get up and take a break. He never did. An honest heart was he. Most likely he took his prompting from Christ, who cried for the “sins” of the people. What came across to me was he cared enough to kneel and shed tears for other people’s pain. When the time came, they did so for him also. Since then I have also learned the lesson of rejoicing. Giving Thanks.

There is much we can cry for this season. The “sins” of you know who.

But to lift it to a higher Light, if we wish, we might visit Mudras for February.

Lifting hands was controversial in the conservative religion I inhabited. As I’ve written on the forum, I sometimes speak in tongues, when I have trouble sleeping. My mother told me my dad prayed with tongues. No one in his congregations ever knew about that, I'm sure! Spoken (understandable) words were not enough to give expression. Mudras are somewhat the same. I think. I will learn a lot more from this than I can imagine. So. See I was all selfish taking this assignment.

As I have learned energy work, it is beneficial to lift your palms to the sky at times. This can be a way to receive. Although, not necessary, it gives a sense of being filled.

While my dad lay in his last bed, I noticed he was doing “OM” with his fingers. He was not an OM practitioner. It just came naturally to him. The message I received was that OM is a universal language.

I wish I could instruct. But I’m asking each of you to contribute and tell how you use Mudras, if you do. I'll be doing some research because I'm interested in the topic. There are other types of hand positions too. Who has experience with those?

Are our hands integral to our spiritual practices? When we pray, what do our hands say about us? What Mudra do we portray? Are we giving or receiving? Both?

And as always, bring your thanks, prayer requests and answers to the thread.
One of the best things about this series is reading the prayers of others.

I look forward to sharing this month with all of you.
Now, I will offer this prayer ..

Great Spirit, The one who is All, who knows all,
Let us come with humble spirits.

For all you give us every day, more than we can ever thank you for or ever repay,
Let us give you Gratitude. Allow me to honor you as lord and Knower of All things.

What we come before you and ask, is that we should know you more.
That we should shine your Light more.

That when we are troubled, we should remember that you have us in your heart.
Your words have spoken and tell us that we can trust in what you say. If any word is True, it is yours.

So these things we ask, based on your Faithfulness,
Peace.
The courage to serve you and our heavenly and earthly family in Truth.
Enough Love, which you so generously share, that we love one another.

We ask that our steps be guided by your Light.
All of them. Do not allow our foot to fall off the path.
But if it should do so, because we are frail, bring us back.
We thank you that you watch after our footfalls and where we should step.

Do not allow one of us to perish. We are with you as Guide.
We trust you to guide and protect us.
Our spirits seek only your Wisdom and Grace.

For ourselves, we ask that each day our needs are filled. Let none of us go needy.
You are not the Lord of need.

These and all things better you hold. And so it is; as you say.

*If anyone wants to look into Mudras, here are a few links to get you started =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudra (more links at the bottom of the article)
http://www.kundaliniyoga.org/mudras.html
http://www.buddhanet.net/mudras.htm

*There are some health claims out there regarding Mudras. Please read the following advice/disclaimer.



Disclaimer to comply with DU rules and to protect those who are healers and energy workers from liability: this discussion of alternative and complementary healing methods serves as a means to come together to discuss and share options, experiences and modalities of healing other than the medical model. It is in no way intended to take the place of mainstream medical care/tests. Members are advised to seek the advice of a medical doctor before experimenting with any alternative healing methods.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 06:06 AM
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1. Very beautiful and thought-provoking, votes. Thank you so much for...
Edited on Thu Feb-01-07 06:08 AM by I Have A Dream
putting such heart and soul into the opening of this thread. The subject of mudras is very interesting; I look forward to learning more.

:hug:


I'd also like to thank u4ic once again for so lovingly cooordinating the January thread.


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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 12:03 PM
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6. Thank you, I Have A Dream...
Edited on Thu Feb-01-07 12:05 PM by votesomemore
The Mudra idea just came from ether. I've read very little about the subject, but am anxious to learn more and experiment. :hug:

I join you in thanking u4ic, and all the other posters on the January thread. It was great!
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 06:46 AM
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2. Thank you Vote for taking the Feb prayer list
And such a nice opening. I hope to learn more about Mudras as well.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 12:05 PM
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7. It is my pleasure.
I'm honored. Prayer has become a bigger part of my life over the past several months.
ASAH has had a lot to do with that improvement.
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 08:15 AM
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3. Thank you Votesomemore
I too would love to learn about mudra's.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 12:21 PM
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9. Great!
http://www.eclecticenergies.com/mudras/introduction.php

Introduction to Mudras
What mudras are and how to use them.

Mudras are positions of the body that have some kind of influence on the energies of the body, or your mood. Mostly the hands and fingers are held in some position, but the whole body may be part of the mudra as well.

The most well-known mudras are probably the ones performed while meditating. One sits in lotus position (or with crossed legs) and either puts one's hands on the knees, the tips of the thumb and index finger joining, or in the lap, the fingers of the right hand resting on the left palm. But also the christian crossing of the fingers for prayer is a mudra, as is the indian greeting gesture (that is also used while praying), where the hands are held in front of the chest, the palms touching.

The crossing of the hands puts one's attention within, while opening the heart. The indian greeting gesture puts one into a mood of respect.

Some mudras are performed spontaneously by many people, like the Hakini mudra, where the tips of all fingers from the right hand touch the corresponding fingertips from the left.

Mudras have been in use in the East for thousands of years, particularly in Buddhism. Buddha statues often have the hands in certain hand positions. They have been used as a spiritual practice (and still are), as a way on the path to enlightenment.
...

VSM here. Chances are we are all using some form of Mudra during meditation, times of stress, during prayers, while having conversations. From what I've browsed so far, they can be simple or more complex. I'm starting off, simple.
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RayOfHope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 08:33 AM
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4. Very beautiful. I'm a long time lurker who needs a little energy and light
My husband is at a real fork in the road with his employment situation. It's nerve wracking and could alter the course our lives take. I'm a Taurus who has a very difficult time adjusting to change. The unknowns of the job thing and also thinking about the ensuing change are difficult for me. THe fact that the situation we really want to happen looks like it may not is also tough to deal with

I've learned quite a bit here by reading, and am using those tools to help me.

Thanks for any energy and good thoughts you could send our way.

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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 08:50 AM
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5. I will send you and your family light and energy, dadsblacksheep.
I ask that the Universe allow you to feel peace throughout this situation. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 12:37 PM
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10. Lots of Love and Light
to you and your family. Asking for peace and understanding as you go through the transitions.

Check in and let us know how things are going.
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 05:48 PM
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12. lot's of light for you
and your family

do not fear change - intent to make it better - let go of the old that no longer serves you

:hi:
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 12:16 PM
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8. A twist on Reinhold Neibuhr's Serenity Prayer
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change;
The courage to change the one I can;
And the wisdom to know that person is me."


- Author unknown
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 05:00 PM
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30. I really like this Dream. Very nice....
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 05:44 PM
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11. thanks, votes
:)

love to learn, too
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 07:31 PM
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13. You're welcome!
I was just in a tense meeting where three people were trying to talk at the same time.
I was unable to compute what they were saying. So I tried the Hakini Mudra. My concentration was able to zero in on the content of what was being said!
This is like a silent prayer, isn't it?

Hand position

Let the tips of the corresponding fingers of each hand touch.
Emotional / spiritual use
People tend to naturally put their fingers in this position while talking. This helps to concentrate.


***
This finger position has been researched quite well; it has been determined that it promotes the cooperation between the right and left brain hemispheres. It is also recommended today in memory training. It opens access to the right hemisphere, which is where the memory is stored. This mudra also improves and deepens respiration, and the brain profits from it as well.

http://www.crystallotus.com/Mudras/27mudra.htm
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 08:30 PM
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15. it sounds like something
I definitely will give a try

it reminds me a bit about accupuncture, and the low electric currents flowing in our bodies...
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 10:31 PM
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16. Yes, and I just heard that tonight.
That hadn't occurred to me and haven't read it anywhere. Very intuitive on your part.
I went with a friend to a Buddhism meetup tonight. One of the participants brought up some issues he is having with meditation. The facilitator showed him a Mudra to ground. Palms up, place the right hand on top of the left and bring the thumbs together. She said that balances the energies as the 'electrical current' flows between the thumbs. I was awestruck that Mudras even came up!
But I guess if you go hanging with the Buddhists, it's bound to. :D
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 02:16 AM
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17. :)
:rofl:
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 05:11 PM
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31. Oh this is like Medical Meditation based on Hindu yoga practices
...Developed more fully in the US by Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
He runs a clinic in Arizona. He wrote the book MEDITATION AS MEDICINE.
Energy healing and energy medicine you can do yourself.

I do the finger thingy you describe all the time.
And I do the higher heart chakra and third eye mini massage at work
when I need it. Know one knows what you are doing.

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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 08:15 PM
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14. Thanks for the inspiring start, vsm.
I'm on my way to check out your links. I use several of the energy sites below. The chakra link has some great stuff to it though it isn't specifically designated.

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 03:27 AM
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20. Thank you, Metta
That is a great site!
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 02:47 AM
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18. I am going to ask for some light
I've never done this so I feel somewhat awkward...but maybe that is part of my problem. Anyway, I was on the phone today with someone on the East coast for my project. Over the years I have had my hopes up many times when nothing really materialized, and quite often it was worse; scams. These days, experience let's me identify those quite well - but perhaps this time it may actually be, not only real, but may work. Dealing with an investor who knows my field.

So, if this is a scam, please let me see it soon enough and if it is real, I am one step closer to do some good - I'd appreciate supportive light from my beloved friends...

thanks
:)
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 03:25 AM
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19. Supportive Light!
As much as you need. It's good you got training in identifying scams.
What will happen next?

Thank you so much for asking us for Light, care and concern for you.
Sometimes it really is very hard to ask for help.
Practice, practice! :grouphug:
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 03:35 AM
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21. thanks, votes
well, I have to update some material and send some more detailed stuff, I was also put in touch with someone local who may or may not end being part of it.

practicing :)


:grouphug:
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 07:16 AM
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22. I'm sending lots and lots of light and energy your way, rumpel.
If anyone deserves this, it's you!

:hug:

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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 04:33 PM
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26. thank you, Dream
:hug:
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 02:33 PM
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25. Asking for clarity for/from all connected with your project.
So you can have the clearest information to make the choices which are best. So be it.
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 04:34 PM
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27. thank you, Metta
:hug:
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-03-07 07:45 PM
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34. Hug.
:hug: :)
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 05:13 PM
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32. Light going your way.
To help you see the truth of the matter and that Spirit helps you accomplish your goals.
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hippiechick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 09:10 AM
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23. Thank you my dear!
:hug: I found alot of inspiration the month that I kept track of this thread.
I hope it helps you, too. You've done so much work of late, Spirit surely has noticed that.


O8) I'd appreciate any vibes of calm and "seeing the path" that anyone has to spare.
Alot of stuff going on in my professional and financial life at the moment (intertwined), and
I'm not sure where things are going to land, only that it will take 1 domino to fall in any
given direction to start a whole series of events ... and I'm not able to discern at the moment
which direction is "good" and which would be "bad" for me, long term.

Thanks! :hi:
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 09:27 AM
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24. Sending calming vibes your way, hippiechick.
I also ask that the Universe help you to see your true path and that you are able to feel the love & peace of the Universe while everything manifests as it should into your life. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 04:35 PM
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28. That sounds tricky.
If you have a choice, the one that will bring you the most Joy would be the way to go. (per Abraham)
Either direction can offer lessons (I know. ugh) and opportunities for growth. We hope to never stop growing. Right?

I will ask Spirit to embrace you with calmness and give you wisdom to discern which path is harmonious with your best interest and for the highest good of the Universe.

In *reality*, nothing can be 'bad' for us, if we survive and continue to advance spiritually.
(at least that's what the teachers say) :eyes:
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 04:37 PM
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29. lot's of light, hippiechick
we are all in somewhat similar situations...

let us all enforce each other's energies

:grouphug:
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-02-07 05:14 PM
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33. Prayers and blessings to all in need on this thread.
And to those giving service.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-04-07 02:57 AM
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35. Can we spare some light for RRR's granddaughter?
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-04-07 04:53 PM
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36. I will send healing energy and light to the baby girl, Iris.
Thanks for posting the need here.

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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-04-07 05:45 PM
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37. The baby girl passed away last night.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-04-07 09:28 PM
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38. ...egh.
Pardon me for ignoring the knowledge that Spirit's divine plan is benevolent, but--that's so...not good.
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 01:12 PM
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55. this must be a very special soul
Edited on Wed Feb-07-07 01:13 PM by rumpel
born January 11th - passed on 1 am...

gratitude to this child....

it is now probably strengthening the grid
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 05:56 AM
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62. I noticed that she was a Jan. 11th child as well. nt
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 08:20 AM
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39. I ask for love and light and prayers for both my sister and my
daughter.

My 2 year old (great) niece, died of complications from a heart defect on Friday at 4:00 PM. My sister (and family) needs prayers and love.

My daughter was granted custody of her son on Wednesday, the child's father disappeared with him Wednesday afternoon.

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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 08:41 AM
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40. woh OB
Sending you and your whole family great strength and comfort and love.

That is just so impossibly hard.

Having gone through a rough custody scenario when my son was quite small, if one hasn't known the terrible ache of not knowing where their child is, it is unimaginably painful.

Will pray for both your grandson's safety and speedy return and your sister's family for sure.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 08:46 AM
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41. I'm sorry that all of this is happening, OB.
Edited on Mon Feb-05-07 08:48 AM by I Have A Dream
I will certainly be sending love and light, and I will pray for peace and healing for your family in reference to your little niece, and for the quick return of your grandson. :(

:hug:
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 08:55 AM
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42. Light and love to all concerned.
I pray for strength and healing for the pain and loss you and your family are facing.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 11:41 AM
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43. OhioBlues...
So sorry for you and your family. What struggles! Truly sad situations.
Love and Light to you and yours. Asking for peace for all and a speedy recovery of your grandson.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do, and how things turn out.

:hug:
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 07:17 PM
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44. Woah. I will be thinking lots of prayers for your family.
I don't know what else to post. That is really terrible.
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 01:21 PM
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56. lot's of light to your family
2 young lives within our circles....perhaps their full attention is needed in another realm?

healing light to you and your family

:grouphug:
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-08-07 02:30 PM
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59. Peace that brings healing and smooth sailing for you, OB.
Let's have things fall as they're best able to, for the greatest good of all concerned. :hug:
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 07:49 PM
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45. My prayer for this month
Goddess,

Continue to sustain me through my daily travels, grant me the energy to accomplish what I need to accomplish, guide me to see and make the healthy choices, and allow me to manifest all that I need to grow and learn.

Help me to be more open to all the bounty that the universe has to offer, and to be a positive instrument in the universe, for the good of all, in accordance with free will.

I hearby release all negativity and blockages that impede me in my true purpose. I clear the way for the abundance and joy my life has in store for me. Let others see the light in me, and let them find peace and joy in that.

Blessed be.
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 08:20 PM
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46. And please goddess save her from the perils of webbed feet while your at it
'cause a little duck (or was it a raccoon) told me that she really didn't want them.

Sorry KW, that is indeed a lovely prayer and I sincerely wish all that and even MORE for you and everyone else who views this thread.

Just couldn't resist after your webbed feet comment on the other thread.

best &

:hug:
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 08:44 PM
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47. LOL
Spirit is very cool with humor. Thank Goddess.

Probably why I did not fare so well in a well known church - there seemed to be no humor allowed.
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 09:30 PM
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48. I've posted this a bunch of times but perhaps you haven't seen it as yet.
I read this many, many, years ago.

Some astrophysicists have speculated that nitrous oxide (aka NO2:laughing gas) may be the primary chemical componant at the center of the galaxy.

Ever since reading that, humor has been my religion.

If only, we all could learn a joke in every language perhaps we could finally arrive upon a lasting peace.

Go figure.



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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-08-07 02:32 PM
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60. Sweet and powerful words of illlumination, KW.
May they smoothly and easily manifest.
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 09:58 AM
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49. Sigh. That'll teach me to ignore Mercury retrograde.
No really.
I swear; y'all; I am doing my best; but you know; when you are adventurous enough to ask the Universe to show you how to remove your blocks; you should not be complaining when your wish is fufilled.
BOY; is it ever.
Let's see: Car's been having trouble (the ONE we can use; that is!*); and I went and picked up the parts needed to fix it yesterday morning before husband had to leave for work (2 hours south). This morning we took him to (you know what); and on the way back (with toddler in the car); the car completey shut off in the MIDDLE of the road. (I did manage to get it home after a bit)
Yesterday the gas company told me they couldn't deliver without a deposit so I called the oil company. They deliverd the oil and he went to go light the pilot light and discovered the starter on the furnace is kaput. AFTER I spent almost all our money on the oil.
SIGH.

As per the manifestation advice; I really tried to meet both challenges yesterday with a calm mind and to find my happiness and thankfulness. I think I did ok with that; but today in the middle of the road I just broke down crying. I guess I failed to raise my vibration on this subject. Now I feel bad for not reacting positively when I was only getting what I had asked for--opportunity to change the way I react.

I am going to do some tapping--just did a bit and I feel a bit better. Please; send your light to help me raise my vibration. I am really wanting to learn this lesson and raise my vibration so I can manifest more positive things for me and my family.


* can't use the other one because I need $300 to pay the state for the fact my insurance lapsed last fall (now they charge for it each time); and also that car needs another $300 repair (but could make it to husband's work without it if the tags were current).

AAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH.

Ok. I feel better. Tap tap tap tap tap........
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 10:05 AM
Response to Reply #49
50. I'll definitely send energy and good thoughts your way, lildreamer.
(Mercury retrograde doesn't start until something like February 13th, I think. However, maybe the energies have started. Since I'm not an astrologer, I don't know how that really works.)

When I ask the Universe to help me to learn my lessons, I always say that I want my lessons to come with 'pink ribbons and silver paper'. (Basically, asking for the Universe to be extra gentle with me where possible.) I don't know whether it really helps or not, but at least I'm not kicking myself later if things start to get tough.

:(

:hug:
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 10:18 AM
Response to Reply #50
51. Yep; I think I forgot that part.
And really; I need to be grateful for the opportunity to do this much this fast---I just wish I had reacted a bit more postitively.
I did some tapping and am feeling better.
Boing boing (bouncing around to raise my vibration) ;)
Thank you so much dear friend. You are so much appreciated.:hug:
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 12:49 PM
Response to Reply #51
54. Someone showed me
a method to raise vibrations/energy which I had never heard of. She calls it 'fluffing the energy'.
You bend your elbows and hold your hands in front about the level of the root chakra, not touching your body, and use up-sweeping motions in at a moderate pace, not slow, not fast. Not sure if it works, but I use it anyway.

Even without asking, I think Universal Manager gives us those opportunities to show us where we still need growth or more development. I know I can have some wonderful days and all of a sudden someone is getting on my nerves. I ask, what am I supposed to learn from this. So far, I've been able to mentally adjust and end up feeling great again. Sounds like you are doing same.

Also I think as we progress, we become more sensitized to energies. Hang out with other people who have high vibrations. It helps.

Crying is good energy, imho. :hug:
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 12:26 PM
Response to Reply #50
52. Some astrologers over recent years have started using the term
the "shadow of the retrograde cycle."

That starts when a planet goes over the degree at which it'll eventually go stationary direct and lasts until a planet goes over the degree at which it had gone stationary retrograde.

I had always described it in the case of Mercury as a "wobbly Mercury." In other words, as a Mercury which requires centering.

The shadow preceeding the retro is far flakier than the one after the retro cycle as it's especially good for rectifications and cleaning up all sorts of confusion and misunderstandings from the retro period IMHO. I don't like calling the latter a shadow for those reasons.

This cycle we entered the shadow period Jan 21st. It goes retro on Feb 13th, will go direct on March 7th, and will go over the degree at which it went retro on March 28th.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 12:33 PM
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53. Thanks for the explanation, stella! n/t
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 07:59 PM
Response to Reply #52
66. Yep; that's what I meant.
Saw the thread about the shadow and etc.and figured that might be it.
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 01:32 PM
Response to Reply #49
57.  a ton of positive vibes for you
and many hugs


:grouphug:
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 07:58 PM
Response to Reply #57
65. I appreciate it very much, rumpel. n/t
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-07-07 05:52 PM
Response to Reply #49
58. Oh, my God, I will totally think good thoughts for you. nt
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 07:58 PM
Response to Reply #58
64. Thank you, BlueIris n/t
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-08-07 02:38 PM
Response to Reply #49
61. Whew! When it rains, it pours, ld.
I'd ask for divine intervention and then surrender everything. I see this as all part of some greater picture. Asking for general help will maximize your efforts and the results of your asking, I suspect. May the light go where it's needed. All the best to you.
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 07:57 PM
Response to Reply #61
63. That's exactly what I am doing.
Right on target as usual, wise Metta. I figured that was probably also what this lesson was all about. So; I've just been stating what I wanted/needed and for the best of all concerned in the easiest way possible; and letting it go.
Now I'm just going with the flow and playing around.
Thank you so much..........
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 09:51 PM
Response to Reply #63
67. Are you familiar with The Secret?
I presume you are. One part I like is acting/feeling as if I have what I want. I find that very freeing no matter what else it does. :hug:
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 09:56 PM
Response to Reply #67
68. I think that lildreamer has gotten really good at doing this, Metta.
Her attitude has been so good about all of these things that have been happening. I'm going to try to follow her example the next time something challenging happens in my life.

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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 10:09 PM
Response to Reply #68
69. Perhaps you could practice when your husband doesn't love you as you'd like.
Just a suggestion.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 10:13 PM
Response to Reply #69
70. Mu.
:eyes:

(;))
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 03:36 AM
Response to Reply #69
74. .
B-)
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 11:16 PM
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71. You guys this may seem petty as compared with the weightiness of other people's stuff. . .
But I just got gooned into a gig tomorrow night.

It's a five hour drive there and a five hour drive back. It's a three hour gig. If I didn't totally love the kids I'd never do it.

I'll be driving home between 10 and 3 am EST. Any light if anyone is up would be helpfull.

Thanks in advance.

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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 11:43 PM
Response to Reply #71
72. I'll send some good vibes now, stella, and I'll try to remember to send some...
tomorrow night as well.

I ask that there be an angel in front of you, an angel in back of you, an angel to the left of you, an angel to the right of you, an angel above you, and an angel below you to protect you while you drive, my friend. (This or something better for the highest good of all concerned.)

O8) O8) O8) O8) O8) O8)
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 05:28 PM
Response to Reply #71
75. May the healing go where its needed, Stellanoir.
and fill any holes with light and grace.
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:28 PM
Response to Reply #75
76. I can't believe it !!!
I've worked with this agent for nearly 8 years and had to drive home long distances in the wee hours, sometimes at sunrise.

Tonight for the first time EVER they gave me a free hotel room so I didn't have to drive through Boston when the bars were closing. I'm so-o-o pleased and temporaily pampered.

Thanks so-o-o much for your support guys.

I'm thoroughly amazed.
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-11-07 02:02 PM
Response to Reply #76
77. Sweet. Thumbs up.
The light goes where it's needed. :)
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u4ic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 01:02 AM
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73. Thank you for the wonderful opening, vsm
and much light and love to those in need in the thread. :grouphug:
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 08:19 AM
Response to Original message
78. Special Double Prayer Requests
From my inbox:
Hey votesomemore! I am member of this forum but can't post anymore
From: saracat
Date: Feb-12-07 12:10 AM
because my star expired and I can't replace it right now.Could you please post a prayer request that my kitty Sara get well? She has been very ill and they don't know what it is.She is the most gentle and loving creature I have ever known and she is too young ,only 10 ,to have to say goodbye too.Please post a prayer for my kitty in the thread.Thank you.
Saracat

Can we send Light, Love and healing energy for Sara?
And also that Saracat can get another star and join us again?

Thanks!
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 08:38 AM
Response to Reply #78
79. I will pray for Sara, votes.
:(
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GardeningGal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 10:11 AM
Response to Original message
80. A prayer request for one of my dogs.
He began having seizures this weekend so I would appreciate good thoughts for him. The vet will be calling me this afternoon with the results of his blood work. He's only 6.5 years old so I was very surprised.

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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 12:27 PM
Response to Reply #80
82. I will send light and healing energy to your dog, GardeningGal.
:hug:

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Grateful for Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 01:23 PM
Response to Reply #80
83. I am sending a healing prayer to your dog
Please let us know how he is doing.
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 04:21 PM
Response to Reply #80
89. This works for me.
Edited on Mon Feb-12-07 05:01 PM by Metta
Here's a little something so you can create an oasis in the chaos and a break in the action for yourself, others and that which you're connected to. After making sure that your pet is warm and comfortable, gently press and hold the open points along the base of his skull. Whatever effort you provide will bring him great relief and will recalibrate and balance his energy fields. Key word: gently. All you need is the pressure of a dime. This action restricts the sinovial fluid and recalibrates the bones in his head and spine which rebalances the energy he's holding throughout his body. He'll be able to tolerate this for several minutes. If you can ground yourself and him, all the better. Be in the grounding and breathe normally, letting it happen, not making it happen. Resonating yourself and him with a simple mantra or chant increases the benefits.


While dong this, see how full of light you are. Add more light to that. Fill yourself with this light. See where your light is not, inside of you. See light and feel grace fill those spaces. As you pay attention, you'll be able to see/feel/sense the energy flowing and shifting, aligning you in it. Invoke your favorite deities. They're happy to help. Breathe normally. Say thank you.


If you wish to, after some time, move along the points on his head from where the top of his jaw meets the front of his ears to the top of his head all along where the bones join. After some time, move on to the spot at the top of his nose between his eyes, then around his eyes and on his face along the outside of his nose. You'll find the spots. From there, up to where the hairline would be on a human.

Filling the holes with light and grace resolves and curbs hungers and cravings and lessens graspings.

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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 05:19 PM
Response to Reply #89
92. Thanks, Metta
another good advice for keeps and practice.
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 07:58 PM
Response to Reply #92
96. You bet, rumpel.
The gift moves on you know. :donut: :donut: :)
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 09:36 PM
Response to Reply #80
99. Important addition to my posted reply.
Regularly tell yourself and the universe and act/feel that things are going just as you want them to. That'll link you further into changing the situation.
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saracat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 10:34 AM
Response to Original message
81. Thank you for my heart and please everyone take a moment to send healing to my dear little cat
Edited on Mon Feb-12-07 10:34 AM by saracat
Sara,who has been really sick but they don't know what she has.She is just a gentle creature and deserves the very best.
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Grateful for Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 01:24 PM
Response to Reply #81
84. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to Sara
I really hope she feels better soon. Please let us know.
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 04:48 PM
Response to Reply #81
90. Something for you.
Edited on Mon Feb-12-07 05:02 PM by Metta
Here's a little something so you can create an oasis in the chaos and a break in the action for yourself, others and that which you're connected to. After making sure that your pet is warm and comfortable, gently press and hold the open points along the base of his skull. Whatever effort you provide will bring him great relief and will recalibrate and balance his energy fields. Key word: gently. All you need is the pressure of a dime. This action restricts the sinovial fluid and recalibrates the bones in his head and spine which rebalances the energy he's holding throughout his body. He'll be able to tolerate this for several minutes. If you can ground yourself and him, all the better. Be in the grounding and breathe normally, letting it happen, not making it happen. Resonating yourself and him with a simple mantra or chant increases the benefits.


While dong this, see how full of light you are. Add more light to that. Fill yourself with this light. See where your light is not, inside of you. See light and feel grace fill those spaces. As you pay attention, you'll be able to see/feel/sense the energy flowing and shifting, aligning you in it. Invoke your favorite deities. They're happy to help. Breathe normally. Say thank you.


If you wish to, after some time, move along the points on his head from where the top of his jaw meets the front of his ears to the top of his head all along where the bones join. After some time, move on to the spot at the top of his nose between his eyes, then around his eyes and on his face along the outside of his nose. You'll find the spots. From there, up to where the hairline would be on a human.

Filling the holes with light and grace resolves and curbs hungers and cravings and lessens graspings.

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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 09:37 PM
Response to Reply #81
100. Important addition to my posted reply.
Regularly tell yourself and the universe and act/feel that things are going just as you want them to. That'll link you further into changing the situation.
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saracat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:40 PM
Response to Reply #100
114. Please more energy and light for Saracat. My kitty seems sad.I am manifesting good health for her!
Edited on Tue Feb-13-07 07:41 PM by saracat
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:47 PM
Response to Reply #114
115. I don't recall ..
has a vet seen her? Any idea what the situation is? Can you do an energy reading on her?
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saracat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 08:23 PM
Response to Reply #115
116. Yes.They couldn't find what was wrong.They did a liver biopsy and an ultra sound. They suspected
liver disease and the Doc suspects lymphoma but couldn't prove it. She had some indications but they all vanished but she still is taking prednisone and doesn't look good. I have been hesitent to put her on cancer meds but maybe I will try.She looks fragile.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 09:11 PM
Response to Reply #116
117. Have you considered homeopathic?
Does the prednisone have any side effects?
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saracat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 12:28 AM
Response to Reply #117
119. Well, as I used it first it could make chemo less effective and it could cause diabetes if she gets
Edited on Wed Feb-14-07 12:28 AM by saracat
overweight.I tried a homeopathic med SAMME for the liver and it seemed to really make her sick. But I also tried to weane her off the pred so I don't know which caused what but I put her back on the pred and off the SAMME and she has been better for a bit but now I just don't know.
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 01:47 PM
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85. Pet Blessing in honor of St. Francis
The Blessing of Pets (from the Franciscans)

“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless the pets on this prayer list.

By the power of your love, enable him or her to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.”

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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 05:15 PM
Response to Reply #85
91. adding to this energy
lot's of healing light to those precious friends.
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 02:40 PM
Response to Original message
86. Need more help;sorry.
It is now not only pouring but flooding.
I am trying to keep my head above water.
Need some help staying positive.
Sorry to keep asking.
Thank you all.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 02:41 PM
Response to Reply #86
87. I'm sending you light and love, lildreamer.
:hug::hug::hug:

:(
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 03:03 PM
Response to Reply #87
88. I'm doing the best that I can.
I'm kinda numb right now. Actually; I think that may be a good thing.
Really want to understand what is going on. I want to grasp this lesson.
All I know is that I am tired of my life being this way. I refuse to believe it has to continue this way.
Thank you for your help.:loveya:

(Tap tappety tap tap...!)
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 05:48 PM
Response to Reply #86
93. Sending you positive energies
Edited on Mon Feb-12-07 05:50 PM by rumpel
meanwhile, since votes posted this interesting site you may want to try some of these...

http://www.crystallotus.com/Mudras/Index.htm

Ganesha Mudra
To Overcome all Obstacles
Kubera Mudra
For Achieving Your Goals


:hug:
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 12:22 AM
Response to Reply #93
104. Thanks for reminding me!
I'm all over it :D ... Wow, that takes concentration!
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 08:52 AM
Response to Reply #93
107. Rumpel;Votes; thank you!
Bookmarked and done! I feel much better.

On a side note;I am sooooo ready to refresh my Silva course. That three-finger technique reminded me...
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 03:31 AM
Response to Reply #86
105. I think positive thoughts about you every day.
And by the by, knowing how to ask for help is an important skill. It's good that you're familiar with it.
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 08:53 AM
Response to Reply #105
108. Thanks; Blue...
Boy; am I familar with it. Sheesh.:eyes:
However; it seems that everyone else in my life comes to me for help; so then you all are the ones I go to for my help. Crazy.
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 06:50 PM
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94. Light and love to all on this thread.
To those in need, to those who give.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 06:55 PM
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95. I don't know where else to share this ...
Edited on Mon Feb-12-07 07:05 PM by votesomemore
Light to the flower shop where I am employed for the duration of Valentines is sorely needed, please.

I left a bit early today, but did not walk in and quit, as was my first reaction.
The women working there are very clique-ish and gossipy. I HATE that. I stood up for a customer who was being badmouthed the other day. I was gentle, but it may have caused some resentments. Or it could just be their style. I've never worked with a 'Prima Donna' designer. I have heard of them, but mercifully never had to endure one. There is at least one at this shop. She is 29 y/o, and her mother works there too. Today she took my entire jar of rose wire while I was going after more flowers. When I retrieved them, it set off a chain reaction where three of the other designers started making a big show of asking her if they could have some of her roses, etc. Her mother told me they all share. I asked, "how is it sharing to take all my wire"? The daughter said, "I didn't know it was your wire" (!!!!). Just because I've been at that work station for four days doing ROSES, no reason to assume I needed wire? They had all ordered lunch for three days, never asking me if I wanted to order, until I mentioned it yesterday. Today I got to order lunch...
It is so tiresome. I can feel the negative energy oozing.

Last week at our LOA meetup, there was a woman from out of town who sat next to me. After-wards, she told me I was "wonderful", that I am a healer. I was floored. That kept me floating all week. Saturday night at the LOA pot luck, met another new woman, and she commented that it seems like I would be good working with Energy. I told her, I do. I don't do it as much as I should perhaps.

Maybe all these experiences are to nudge me in the direction of finding my footing as a 'healer' rather than the relatively easy path of poking posies.

Day was when the treatment at the shop would have resulted in my immediate self termination, gallons of tears, maybe even drowning my 'sorrows' in a bottle of booze, etc. Not today! I understand that these women are lacking peace. I do hope they find some. Send Energy for them first.

I'm remembering all the animals and other requests posted. I'm so grateful we can bring our needs to each other.

ps .. and oh .. it appears that $100 went missing from my purse at the shop Saturday.
I mentioned it to the owner and manager yesterday, but told them I didn't suspect anyone. I checked with the bank today, and their machine didn't make an error, and in light of what I've seen from that bunch since .. I don't know. There's nothing I can do.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 08:05 PM
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97. That sounds like both a really nasty situation AND a gift, votes.
I say a gift because it's allowing you to see how well you're able to handle it. It shows real balance that you're able to step back and see the real situation without allowing your emotions to totally blind you. Congratulations on your progress!

I'm sorry about the money though. I hope that it miraculously shows up.

:hug:

I will send light to the shop. Everyone has the capacity to change; hopefully they're open to it.

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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 12:01 AM
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102. Yes . a gift
It also seems that in some circumstances women I meet 'test' me. (I had a pretty steady friendship network for several years before I moved two years ago. Am just now building a new one here.) There are those that like me right away (most men seem to), but others take an instant dislike to me. I have been able to turn that around, so far in every case, by continuing to act honestly and true to myself. That's the only way I intend to act, so if that's a problem for someone, then they can deal with it as they see fit. It seems to me that my recent writings make me sound like some kind of snob or conceit. Really not. I was a "victim" for most of my life. I played it well. I expected bad news on every front. Through lots of work and trial and error, I think that may be a thing of the PAST. Not everyone is thrilled about that change. I'm still settling into it. Do not want to go back.

Thanks IHAD. I do feel helpless about the money situation. I'll tell the manager and owner, but further than that, there is nothing I can do, other than not take money to work. Never had to worry about that before. I so hope I'm wrong and that there is another explanation. I just cannot think of another. (My roommate had opportunity, but I REALLY don't believe he would. He cares about my kitty and me a lot, and would not jeopardize his living situation.)
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 08:37 PM
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98. A little something you can do to change things.

See the entire shop and everyone in it surrounded by a ball of light. Whatever color(s) come to mind, let them play out for awhile, engulfing you and your vision of the shop. You'll feel your (your and their) emotions manifesting as you do. You can gently hold and facilitate this with your intention and your breath while this is happening. Breathe normally ..., letting it happen, not making it happen. Asking your favorite deities to help change the situation and all that it's connected to for the highest good of all concerned will help further what you want.

After setting this up, change the light to purple, the light of transformation and see it pervading you and the image inside and out. Spend some time with this. Breathe normally. You may notice/see/feel the energies as they move/shift/tranform/settle as you do. Again, after some time, change the light to green and do the same thing.

Should work like a charm with time on task. Note: frequency works better than duration. Jai.
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-12-07 09:37 PM
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101. Important addition to my posted reply.
Regularly tell yourself and the universe and act/feel that things are going just as you want them to. That'll link you further into changing the situation.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 12:03 AM
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103. Thanks for the reminder!
Yes. I'll spend some time on those images. I felt this job was such a blessing at just the right time and place. It's a new experience. A learning and practicing one.

Thanks so much for your suggestions.
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 04:18 PM
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112. Good attitude, vsm. Thumbs up.
The gift moves on. What we focus on is exalted these days. The time will enhance your efforts.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 11:59 PM
Response to Reply #112
118. Today was better.
While I was getting ready and on the drive over, I practiced the suggestions you and others gave me.
Your replies also reminded me of H'opono ponopono. I change that one around a bit until I feel comfortable with the words.
I did the mudra and Light visualizations. You all's Light and Energy fed me.

I was put at a different workstation today and wasn't being bumped into as much. There are a lot of people, all doing their own stuff, and flowers and buckets all over the place. Crowded. The manager is glad to have me there because I hustle. This morning I decided to be happy and joyful. When I got in my car after work the first thought I had was, "I am so happy"!
I was also able to get into Zen time, which was very neat.

I could get used to feeling this way :D
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 05:11 PM
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122. What we focus on, we become. Good for you.
As the Buddha said, "Do not think lightly of good thinking 'It will not come to me.' So we fill ourselves with good even as a bucket is filled if only drop by drop." I've always said that frequency trumps duration. It's a good sign that you're on the right track as evidenced by the good results you've gotten so quickly.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 08:29 PM
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124. Thanks! Today was WAY better . until ...
Two other employees had money stolen today. They have an idea of who it could be. One of the runners reportedly has a crack habit. They both had $40 removed from their wallets. The owner isn't planning to do anything! She said we can file a police report if we want to. I think I will. That probably won't make a difference in getting my money back, but it might save someone else from being stolen from. Hearing about their losses really bummed me out. <sigh>
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cassiepriam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 07:12 AM
Response to Reply #95
106. When I have worked in places like this:
Be smart, stay as safe as possible, lock up your money, keep your purse by you at all times
or don't have anything important in it. Be cautious.

And stay out of the crap. Just focus on your work and your customers. That is what you
should be working on. Stay focused on the job you were hired to do and ignore the drama all
around you.

And in the meantime, look for a healthier place to work. Don't quit until you find
other sources of income.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 06:31 PM
Response to Reply #95
113. OMG, VSM.
$100?? Jesus.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 12:33 AM
Response to Reply #113
120. Today,
while at work, several times I focued on the person who took it somehow finding a way to return it.
Theived materials always turn sour. There is no benefit for the theif. Seen it over and over.
I hope for their sake they get it back to me. But I am also accepting that may not happen.
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GardeningGal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 09:33 AM
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109. Update on my dog.
The vet called and said Murphy's blood work was completely normal. So she thinks he is epileptic and I start him on some medication today.

Thanks for all the thoughts and suggestions. I plan on trying them all.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 12:18 PM
Response to Reply #109
110. Thank you for keeping us informed, GG. I'm sorry that he's...
probably epileptic, but at least there are ways to control it.

:hug:
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Grateful for Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-13-07 01:03 PM
Response to Reply #109
111. Good to hear about Murphy's blood work
but, so sorry about the epilepsy. At least you now have something to work with, and, hopefully the medication will work magic on him.
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 03:52 PM
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121. Light needed for these dear members of DU:
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 09:24 PM
Response to Reply #121
125. Thank you for bringing them to this thread, lildreamer. n/t
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 09:47 PM
Response to Reply #121
127. lots of light
hugging them as we speak...
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Chemical Bill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 07:55 PM
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123. My friend Nancy needs light and love.
She lives in Pompano Beach, Florida. She has a hip problem which is painful and may require surgery. I don't know any more specifics about it.

Nancy is the person who taught me healing and Reiki, as well as many other practical ways of living in a heart-centered manner. She has had several breast tumors, the latest of which had been labeled malignant by three biopsies. After a weekend of healing, she had the tumor removed, and the final word was that it was benign. She, and many of us who learned from her, will never doubt the power of heart-centered healing energy.

I'll be thinking of Nancy in my meditation tonight, and any who wish to send her light will be appreciated.

Bill
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 09:32 PM
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126. I will send Nancy light and love, Bill.
I'm so glad that the tumor was benign.
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 09:49 PM
Response to Reply #123
128. I am adding to your energy
much healing and positive light for Nancy
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-14-07 10:33 PM
Response to Reply #123
129. Let the light go where it's needed.
In ways known and unknown. Let if flow through her as it will.
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-15-07 07:32 AM
Response to Reply #123
130. Love and light to Nancy
I wish her the very best and ma she heal completely.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-18-07 01:28 PM
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131. Nancy Pelosi, ASAP.
And while we're at it--Tim Johnson.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-18-07 01:38 PM
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132. I will send light and energy to both, BI.
I haven't heard much about Tim lately. However, last I heard, he was progressing well. Yes, let's keep the energy going to him to keep it that way.

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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-20-07 01:01 PM
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133. Light and love to all in need.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-21-07 01:51 PM
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134. lizziegrace from the Lounge needs healing vibes and job interview support.
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-21-07 03:21 PM
Response to Reply #134
135. Light and grace go where it may.
All the best to her now and in times to come. So be it. :donut: :donut: :thumbsup:
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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-21-07 03:23 PM
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136. Healing energy for lizziegrace
sounds painful...

sending light to boss
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 12:18 PM
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137. LaraMN from the Lounge needs light, as does her husband.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 12:25 PM
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138. I just read this in the Lounge. It's so sad. Lots and lots of light...
to them and healing energy to him.

:(

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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-27-07 05:56 PM
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139. Okay
Edited on Tue Feb-27-07 05:59 PM by stellanoir
I could use some hopeful vibes from you guys in this effort.

Many in the spiritual community believe that if we can get a mere million people praying for peace it'll be "Game Over" for this cabal.

My guidance is telling me a conflict with Iran and the ill fated "surge" can be prevented. It suggested otherwise in reference to Iraq 4 years ago. A "surge" in consciousness is far more preferable IMHO.

I've forwarded the content of this thread and prayer to some heavy hitters (inclusive of John Mayer and Russ Feingold)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x280297

I'm praying that it gets through to them. I don't talk about it a lot but I used to screen incomings for a celebrity so I know that if something is funny or unusual it CAN get through.

Peace through prayer is an option we can all take effortlessly.

Share this furtive belief if spirit guides you and thanks as ever.

Great love to all.

oh edit-With Saturn opposing Neptune at 7:01 am EST tomorrow morning. It's an incredibly fertile time to strike with our hearts and our minds.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-27-07 06:47 PM
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140. Good idea, stell. My intuition is also telling me that we CAN avoid war
with Iran. That's why I've never given up praying for that. It's been almost two years now, I've been doing that. I also think praying for Israel to find its way on this issue and others is worthwhile, considering how FUBARed everything is for its foreign policy situation right now.
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-27-07 06:52 PM
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141. A few of us decided over the weekend when I suggested Jerusalem be turned into an
international zone for a decade so the hot heads would have time to chill out, decided that Jerusalem should be turned into a theme park. LOL

That would be totally funny and most apt.
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-27-07 09:09 PM
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143. Gotta love ya, Stella ..
So wonderful you follow you heart. It's in the right place. God/dess speed to your request.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-27-07 09:18 PM
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144. I'm right there with you, stella. Sending energy to help this to manifest.
You may also certainly count me amongst the 1 million praying for peace.
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-27-07 08:49 PM
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142. kickin' cause my request is time sensitive
thanks again
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-27-07 10:06 PM
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145. a million souls
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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-28-07 09:16 PM
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146. It is time to close the February
Edited on Wed Feb-28-07 09:35 PM by votesomemore
prayer thread. Thank you to everyone who participated.
The prayer threads open a window into the hearts and lives for all of us. A great blessing.

Let us be united;
Let us speak in harmony;
Let our minds apprehend alike.
Common be our prayer,
Common be the end of our assembly;
Common be our resolution;
Common be our deliberations.
Alike be our feelings;
Unified be our hearts;
Common be our intentions;
Perfect be our unity.

from the rig veda


edit to add link to prior prayer threads ~

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=245&topic_id=37416&mesg_id=37416
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hippiechick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-01-07 08:19 AM
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147. I know Feb is closed ...
... but I haven't seen a March thread and things are bad.
Any positive thoughts and vibes are greatly appreciated.

:grouphug: Thanks, everyone. I don't know what I'd do without this place.
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-01-07 08:46 AM
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148. I will definitely send you light and energy, hippiechick.
Edited on Thu Mar-01-07 08:47 AM by I Have A Dream
I also put a link to this in the March thread so you get more responses.

:hug:
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hippiechick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-01-07 10:30 AM
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149. Thanks, IHAD ...
I just gave my 2 week notice at my job.
Can't take it anymore.
Just.Can't. :(
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-01-07 10:32 AM
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150. I'm so sorry, hippiechick.
:(

I'm sending you lots of light, my friend. :hug:

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rumpel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-01-07 03:01 PM
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151. Just a thank you, votes and
All

:)
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