Soul Shift- the Final Lesson

 

 

 

I finished up my Soul Shift study Wednesday night with my bible study group. Everyone was there except our hostess who fell down her basement steps that morning, cracking the third vertebrae in her back. She'll be on bed rest over Christmas so sending lots of healing energy her way...

Our group of 10 persons went over the chapters we had studied over the last months. For me the end result for this study went basically this way :

~Chapter 1- Me to You- This chapter suggested we are born selfish, with our own agenda about what our life is supposed to represent. We forget that it’s all about fitting in, helping our fellow brethren and seeking a higher source. It could be because of our heritage, life styles or, what I call, racisms.

 

~Chapter 2-Slave to Child- Made me realize we must first become innocent, again, to accept the fact that our lives are guided by the 'unknown'. At times this is scary to anyone but we must trust or become the slave of our own guilt, greed or obsessions. Once we realize these, we can let them go, not allowing those imperfections to rule us.

 

 

~Chapter 3-Seen to Unseen- Normal to think we are not able to touch what tries so hard to help us…my answer? Meditation to help us centre so we can see that God is trying to help us with.

 

~Chapter 4-Comsumer to Steward-Moving from a faith seeker to a faith giver. I need work here as this was the place nothing made sense. I try hard to let my Spiritual feeling work for others but when one is so connected to what ‘isn’t important’, others can’t seen to get go of the material…I must work on a new way to help with the right action.

Note-1 Corinthians 10:23 “You say, "I am allowed to do anything"--but not everything is good for you. You say, "I am allowed to do anything"--but not everything is beneficial.”

 

~Chapter 5-Ask to Listen-When can I stop? Listening isn’t a problem for me, personally. Our bible Teacher, Jesus, said this many times to his disciples. Note: Luke 14:25-35

 

~Chapter 6-Sheep to Shepherd- Sheep follow and the Shepherd leads…basically I feel here we must be our own shepherd. Take control of those sheepish emotions, bunch them up somewhere inside you can watch them and don’t let them control your life. Not an easy thing…
 

~Chapter7-Me to We- Excepting the fact that we are not in this alone, others need answers. I’ve learned its not to give one everyone wants to hear…its better to try and be ‘punny’ when asked a difficult question. Especially about one’s Faith as we all have our own idea of what it means to us personally.

For me, it is Love…

"Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving."

Love is my Religion.

On Love- Kahlil Gibran

 

St John's Wort Tincture

I was going thru the fridge and found my St John's Wort Tincture I done up in the Fall today. Opening the lid, I sniffed the aroma of summer still present from the pickled blossoms soaking in vinegar. Not only was St John's Wort used as medicine for the last 2000 + years, suggested to drive away evil spirits and good for you but the pickled blossoms taste nice beside roasted pork or beef. It’s been used for centuries for healing among the natives. They gather they root and flowers to dry for winter to treat everything from colds to blood associated diseases (like AIDS) being a natural anti-bacterial,anti-viral and it’s also a natural antibiotic. It should be remembered, though, that antibiotics should only be used for 7-10 days, other-wise they can become toxic in the human body. I do have personal ideas as its use as an AIDS drug as it would have to be used long term. There are also other natural herb healers that would be beneficial for this disease as the body would need a period of 'cooling' after a 'hot' herb treatment like St John's Wort.For me, I like to take a table-soon once a week once the weather drop below 0c as it helps build immunity to colds/flu up for my slow metolism.It also will help the body eliminate and parasites that one may have come in contact with. Not enough people treat for this and parasites are one of the leading causes of death in the northern hemisphere because Doctors hardly ever check for them, blaming other diseases for illness.’s John's Wort herb can be taken as a blossom tea or tincture as the most useful. Here is my recipe for a simple tincture. Keep in the fridge. It will stay potent for 3 months from date of mixture. I usually collect my fresh blossoms in late September. Dry blossoms can be used to make more. If you dry blossoms, keep in brown paper bag in dry place, being sure they are not moldy when used as they will not be good for healing.

St John's Wort Tincture


Need:
*pint-sized Mason jar
*lid
*St John's wort blossoms
*vinegar or vodka

In a pint size Mason jar place blossoms to fill to 1/2 inch below rim, Fill with apple cider, white vinegar or vodka to cover blossoms. Leave on sideboard for 3 days then keep in fridge. Can be used right away if wanted.Take one tablespoon a day. After 3 months, replace with a fresh batch.
(Note- dried blossoms can be used the same way.)

Revelation and Soul Shift Study (ask to listen)

 

“Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

~Luke 22:48

I'm almost back to normal with my study groups...participating in my Soul Shift lesson last night and Revelation study this morning. Only one more for both of these...then the holiday will take up everyone's time till after the Yule festivities.

The Soul Shift lesson, Ask to Listen, was very interesting. Basically, it was all about listening for God’s voice to speak to us. Being a devote mediator, I learned with practice that we are spoken to often, the problem is ‘do we trust what we hear’? I think that’s the hardest part for most, being able to accept that we don’t always do what we feel is ‘best’ for us. Maybe the reason we do what we feel is wrong is because we need to put a lesson in front of another, not just our self? It’s all about growth…

The Revelation study focused on Chapter 19. The scene? The bride appears, is clothed in royal attire and bethrothed to the groom. He in turn slays the beast. I can invision a realization of the Self accepting the Divine with the voice to speak God's Word. A Truth? Or Justice? Nothingless than to give light to others in the name of ‘Truth and Faithfullness” of a living God.

“Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the whole world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

~ Psalms 90:2

 

 

Revelation with Beth Moore- Chapter 13

Revelation Study -Chapter 13 

 –Matthew 24:13-“but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.”

I attended the Revelation study with Beth Moore on Thursday morning after missing session's 7 & 8. I really felt I had lost track of what was originally making sense to me. The symbolism means different things to me.  

The reason for this, I think, is because I originally looked at the whole thing, feeling we could all relate to it somehow, especially if seeking our Christian connection with God. There are many places in history where this prophecy could have been played out over and over with persons like Hitler, Alexander the Great, Nero, etc. Anyone who wanted great power and didn't give a duck who fell because of it. They all started out as hero, seeking to help humanity, then changed into killer rulers who needed to own the World. This Ego battle still plays out today with World leaders, obviously...one needs only to watch the news or read the paper. There truly is evil at work in our daily life. And then again, everything happens for a reason. What don't kill us makes us stronger? Not sure why we tolerate this as a humanity.

Another thing we talked about was gematria or using numbers to represent letters of an alphabet and the meaning of 666. In the bible, Revelation 13:18- "This calls for Wisdom. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of man. That number is 666." Ego? I wonder what language they used for the alphabet. Greek, Hebrew or another ancient runic letters? Something to look up, I guess...Really...

It was said that God's people wrote his name on their hand so they could look and remember that they were God's people, so as not to forget when doing their daily chores.

~Isaiah 44:5

Another verse we read to go with this was from Daniel 9:27. Deciphering the sevens. If you read the scripture starting from 9:20 to 9:27, they appear to be saying the religion no longer required sacrifice/blood to appease the God worshiped. Or that’s what I get

 : ) a good thing? I believe so! Our Bible ancestors were rowdy bunch, after all...

The end result for me? John 14:17"...the Spirit of Truth? The world cannot accept it, because it can neither see it or knows it.But you know it, for it lives in you and will be: it is you."

Christmas Parties, Healing and Remembering...

I spent the last few days getting used to walking around again after my injury on October 30th. Still a bit "hoppy" with swelling on the ankle by bed-time but getting weight ,movement and stride again on my right leg.



Weather has been incredibility warm. The horses are enjoying the mild weather with temperatures over 60 F most days. The grass is still growing and my neighbor was out mowing his lawn yesterday in a T-shirt. The garden is blooming with calendulas amongst the still growing cabbage, Brussels sprouts, lemon balm and other herb plants. I'll be picking fresh greens for a while yet, it seems! My road is busy with a company from Halifax called 'Lucas', as they are trimming the trees away from the power lines. The upper hill section was blocked today with large branches they had cut away so traffic had to wait for them to clear the way. I must compliment them as they trying hard to save the young apple and rowan trees along the ditches. Fruit for the next generation! Also, a few times this week, I could hear the ocean rumbling in the distance after the huge winds we have experienced, reminding me there's a fresh batch of crystal washed ashore..And I still lame...darn...

I did get out attending a Secret Sister Christmas party/Yankee Swap on November 9th at the Local Rodd's Colony Inn Restaurant. The waitress told us this facility, which as served our community for over 45 years, will be permanently closing its doors on December 24th unless someone buys the building, which also hosts a hotel unit with about 100 rooms for guests...another business lost because of the ferry service is still not there for USA/Canadian travelers : (

There were several 'Secret Sisters' there despite a few who couldn't attend because of illness and the World Champion Junior Hockey tournament that in town for the next 2 weeks. There was lots of talk from those who have attended the games which feature Junior teams from all over the globe! Personally, I had enough of hockey as a child. My Grand-Mother never missed a season of Hockey Night in Canada. I remember many times lying on the couch, trying to stay awake to see if Bobby Orr would score another goal for Boston Bruins. None of my children wanted to play hockey and my ex-husband 'wasn't into it'. My oldest Daughter did go many times to the local arena as a teenager to play with school friends and I was sometimes there to watch or pick her up. After a incident where one fellow player got bashed in the mouth, leaving the arena soaked in his own blood, crying with his Mother, who took him to the hospital, I decided NOT to go any more...

Anyway, our party dining room was festively decorated for the Christmas holidays. Our group meal was off the menu, with dishes like creamed lobster, baked/pan-fried haddock, rappie pie and bacon wrapped scallops plus the usual quinines. I decided on a hot hamburger sandwich. When it arrived, it was served on a small platter, and big enough to feed for two people! I was glad I had skipped lunch or I would have never been able to finish eating it.

We had been asked to bring a gift with our invitation to the event. The restaurant had added a large table in the corner of the room for the gifts as we participated in a Yankee Swap.

This was not my first experience with a 'swap'. Now I don't know if anyone here knows what a Yankee Swap is...What happens are those taking part in this brings a gift. Everyone draws a number. If you pick number one, then at the end when everyone has chosen a gift, you are able to take what-ever gift you want! AND of course, when I reached into the basket, I got number 1! Lucky me!

There were many nice gifts there. My first choose off the table was a nicely decorated bag with hand towels, chocolates and a glass lotus shaped candle holder. The next person who chose immediately changed gifts with me, giving me a bag with 2 tubs of skin moisturizer and an Elvis Christmas CD! I sat quietly watching as the games progressed, trying to decide who I was going to change gifts with. MEAN as it was! When the last person had chosen the last gift, I was invited by the host to take my final choice of the gifts. I got up and limped slowly around the table...looking at everyone's choice, pretending I might take it. My Secret Sister's thought this was very funny and I tried to torment as long as possible! There were many nice things to choose from. A Hound-tooth scarves set, festive costume jewelry, Christmas decor decorations, designer chocolates, act. My heart, of course, was set on

a small child's porcelain/gold trimmed tea set. It reminded me of one I had as a small girl. Mine was a complete, with white porcelain setting for four, decorated with roses. I spend many hours pouring water-mixed juice tea for my Great-Grand Mother and dollies. My tea set got smaller and smaller as I grew older and older till finally my sibling, Gina, stole the last piece, smashing it to smith-er-ines with jealousy. A final poo-ie to her! ; P

The poor woman who had it tucked close to her on the table screamed as I took it from her possession, leaving the Elvis CD/skin products in its place. I felt horrible guilty as I rushed back to my chair at the table, my friend beside me huddling in close as we took it from its box to look at the violets and gold trim on the tiny cups & saucers complete with serving tray. Lovely...



All in all it was a wonderful time, and no one is mad now at me...I hope... : )

                  

On November 11, we celebrated Remembrance Day here in Canada. I attended a service at our Church with Veteran’s in attendance, dressed in their uniforms with metals of honor. I watched as they laid a wreath for us to see that was to be presented at the War Memorial here in Yarmouth later that morning. We were reminded at this time, that if not for those brave person's who fought plus those who still serve for us, with-out question of their own safety, that we would not be a free country. We wouldn't have a voice to speak our opinions. We could be trapped by government to a life we hated and couldn't change if we wanted. I've decided that even though I hate war, its destruction of life, land and honor, that those that give their life so I can be free to pray for peace are indeed worthy of my praise. I honor those remembering...

John 15:13- ^"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."

 

No-Vember Up-date

 

 

I'm still here...I couldn't get to up-date for the last week as I had a bit of a accident at home on October 30th, just as Hurricane Sandy stuck out home Town, , leaving me house bound for the last 9 days...
It was after supper, about 8pm, I went to call a friend and discovered my cell phone had been left in my car. We were having a rain down-pour complete with thunder/lightning at the time, of course. Hurrying from the house in my night dress with my umbrella. Just as jumped off the door step into the fresh muck, my feet slipped out from under me. I hear/felt a snap in my right leg. Major pain! Lying there in the pouring torrents, screaming in agony, I thought for sure I had broken my leg. No one around to hear me, either. I laid there for a few minutes, muck oozing thru my nightie, trying to decide if I should crawl back into the house or go for the car. I decided to try for the car. Using my umbrella for leverage I just barely got up and hopped on one leg to the car, Got my cell phone, then hopped back into the house. Getting inside, I went to the bathroom to look in the mirror at my leg. It was already swelled to twice its size! I cleaned up as best as I could and got a sweet drink as I couldn't stop shaking ( shock). After several hours of cold water treatment, I was able to get a bit of sleep. The next morning, I called my friend to tell her I couldn't go help at our Fall Festival. She got in touch with a few others and they have been helping me till now to get groceries, feed horses and check out stuff of me : )
I could walk with the help of a chair to lean on but no weight for the first 4 days making it hard to shower, get Molly out for a pee and cook at the stove. Thankfully, several friends bought cooked meals for me, many Thanks and Blessing to those treasured people !♥

Of course, November 1 was the day I was suppose to go get my uniform and badge for the new job! I call work and they said to come when I felt better, so today, November 8th, I went to pick up my new badge! It will still be a while before I get my permanent placement but I will get to work, never the less ♥

 

                                                              October 31,2012

 

                                                          November 8,2012

Monday Holiday Maddness ???

Spending this morning waiting for my furnace to be cleaned and ready for the winter season, I made a list for some shopping as the local $1 store is going out of business and everything is 50 cents! I left the dishes in the sink after the furnace repair man left. When I arrived, the local Mall was hopping with people buying last minute Halloween candy and looking at the Christmas decorations in the next row of shelving... you got to love this time of year : ) I didn't dare to wear my memorial day poppy, yet, as I hear its not approved of. So far I've bought 3 to carry in the car so I won't forget to put one on...Remembrance Day is November 11 here in Canada so the 1st of the month is traditional.
 Looking though the crowded Dollar store, I was surprised to see many old friends there, looking for that perfect pick-me-up item that this shop offers those strapped to a fixed income. I selected a few thermometers, hand towels, several 1 litre bottles of Coke(yes...50 cents each!)and some Xmas wrapping paper plus bows.
The wait for the registered was only 1 hour as they only had one working!Just like Christmas!


Any way, I'm wishing everyone here a Happy Ghoulie Day and keep the candles burning...just in case the Great Pumpkin is looking to find you...or is that Santa???