Ponderings #31

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you for reading and responding to my Ponderings. You are the blessing.

Today with a few people the topic came up about retiring, a new life. Now I know you are not old enough to consider such an option but many years ago, I also "never" was going to retire, that word "never" again. I would work until they carried me out! How's that for a proclamation?

Then as fate had it, one weekend I went to an ashram, with no agenda. We arrived very late on a Friday night, the next day I was totally disoriented, I was exhausted, hungry, lost and alone. The other attendees were at an intensive.

I finally found the main center and a meditation cave, very, very dark. I slumbered around a bit and found a spot on the floor and stared into the candle on the altar.

After a while, I heard a voice, inside me say,

"Who are you without your job?"

This really rocked me. "What? and who was I?"

I left the cave totally shakened and walked around the grounds the rest of the day emotionally depleted.--- I was my job, I always identified with my job. After all I forged ahead during the EEOC in an man's environment, I was a trail blazer!! I was......

Who was I?.........................Who would I be without my title, without my job?...........

After much purging and the rest of the weekend to process.................................

On Monday I went into the office and resigned. Much to everyone's shock.

But I was Clear.

Fast forward...I have survived, actually thrived. I do have a life, which has manifested in several areas. I haven't looked back except to be grateful for the great skill training I had been given.

Now when someone asks you "What do you do?" What do you say?

What is your identity? and who are you?? You may be very surprised at to who you really are.

I was surprised, and I still am because I am always evolving. I still am discovering other avenues to explore. That's life for me, always ready and to learn something new. And to serve, even if thru the tiny titbits I have gleamed along my way.

Just Pondering on identity.

Linda Patton, RScP, ENTC

http://Ponderings-everyday-spirituality.blogspot.com.

Ponderings #30

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you for your Wow responses to my last Ponderings. And the Wow is when I wrote to the MIA POW organization and they responded within hours!! this was concerning the Vietnam bracelet I have had for 40 years, however, they stated that Maj Gregg's remains had been identified five years ago. I hope that knowledge brought some closer for his friends and family. I felt sad , just by having a bracelet with his name on it, I felt some connection to him.

It was a miracle that his remains had been located.

Miracles I know happen every moment, I just have to be open to experience them.

But what if a miracle takes much longer than a moment or even a year or several years to manifest? Would I give up?

I just wrote a paper for a course I am taking and while I was writing a statement I already knew, I didn't really get the enormity of it until I wrote the sentence:

Israel became a nation in 1948.

Wow!!!!!!! What a hugh happening, what a miracle!!!!

The Jews begin Rosh Hashanah tonight, the beginning of their High Holy days.

And the Jews biblically are considered to be God's chosen people, not because they are given anything "free" but because they are willing to endure all that is require of them to keep their biblical covenant with God.

When I want something, I admit, I'm not real good at being patient, waiting is not my natural tendency.

But the Jews did wait, for approximately 2000 years they held in their consciousness' that they wanted their land back, their own country. They had been dispersed over the entire planet for thousands of years and had suffered unspeakable atrocities. But the "coming home" never left their vision. After their Yon Kipper services they say from tradition, "Next year in Jerusalem!"

And, Yes, after the worst of the suffering:

Israel became a nation in 1948.

The Jews could return to Palestine.

How powerful is that. They never gave up- hope and vision!!

How in God's time, not my time, their vision became a reality.

I wonder what would it be, that I would desire so clearly and with such determination, that I would hold onto a vision thru a hundred generations, suffer unspeakable tragedies and still see the vision as a probability?

Imagine beginning a vision now in 2012 and having it manifest in 4012 ???

I cant honestly wrap my mind around that concept!

Ah yes, miracles still happen. In every moment,

and then some do take longer. some much longer!

What do you vision?

How long are you willing to wait?

Are you willing to give up something for it to happen? What?

Just Pondering on miracles,

Linda Patton, RScP, ENTC

http://Ponderings-everyday-spirituality.blogspot.com

Ponderinga #29

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you for all your comments, they help keep me in touch with what you are thinking and feeling. They a blessing to me.

One of the things in my life I am grateful for is you, which I have written many times, because its true.

Another thing (s) I am grateful for is my every flowing abundant life. I am so grateful for all that I have, and all that comes my way. You, and other people, are so good to me! From comments, experiences and gifts. You reconfirm to me that it is a reciprocal universe. I give, and I receive more than I feel I ever give.

That's one thing I have come to realize, is that when I give in one direction, ( I don't have any expectations of receiving back at all), but if I were to look for a return from that direction. OPPP's. it may not happen. But what does happen, is that the abundance always comes, but it may be from a totally opposition source. I just need to be more aware, say yes, and yes! and be even more grateful.

Abundance can be in small ways, twice now in the last week, I was in a line at two different stores and there were discount coupons available that I didn't have, and yes! both times, the person behind me said "Use these". How great. Be a grateful receiver, it helps those who give to feel good also.

I could go on and on about all I have been given, just in the last several months, of which I am so grateful, but I will just say "Thank you", And know that we all know how abundant life is.

Well, just look at those trees, they will certainly show us how abundant their life is when in a few months, all their leaves will be on the ground!!!

Another lesson is-- don't ever give up on your desires or dreams! If, held in the mind, as an intent, it does happen.

One thing that just happened to me is; I have a very short bucket list, because I usually do what I want, when it occurs to me to do it, but sometimes things may take a little longer.. and for years, I always wanted to see Barbra Streisand in concert, and she doesn't do many. But I knew I would see her in concert, somehow, someday.

Well! about 5 months ago, I received an email that she is having a concert in Brooklyn, NY, the ticket prices were over the top and to get to Brooklyn, isn't impossible but not great. But I kept her picture and the ad on my desk.

Two days ago I opened an email, the kind I usually just delete, that was selling tickets, And she is also going to be have a concert in Philadelphia WOOO!

How great is that. That's manageable, effortless and affordable!!! I have my tickets in hand, and its also going to be a birthday to me! It is an abundant, giving universe. I am so excited.

If this works for me, it works for you also!!!!!

Be grateful, for even the things that don't look great at first, we never know what may happen as a result.

Everything we have ever done in our lives, has led us to where we are in this moment. If you don't like where we are, we have choice.

What are you grateful for?

Do you give of yourself and your possessions?

Do you believe it's an abundant world?

Just pondering on gratitude,

Linda Patton RScP ENTC

http//Ponderings-everyday-spirituality.blogspot.com.

 

Ponderings #28

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you for all your comments, they help keep me in touch with what you are thinking and feeling. They a blessing to me.

One of the things in my life I am grateful for is you, which I have written many times, because its true.

Another thing (s) I am grateful for is my every flowing abundant life. I am so grateful for all that I have, and all that comes my way. You, and other people, are so good to me! From comments, experiences and gifts. You reconfirm to me that it is a reciprocal universe. I give, and I receive more than I feel I ever give.

That's one thing I have come to realize, is that when I give in one direction, ( I don't have any expectations of receiving back at all), but if I were to look for a return from that direction. OPPP's. it may not happen. But what does happen, is that the abundance always comes, but it may be from a totally opposition source. I just need to be more aware, say yes, and yes! and be even more grateful.

Abundance can be in small ways, twice now in the last week, I was in a line at two different stores and there were discount coupons available that I didn't have, and yes! both times, the person behind me said "Use these". How great. Be a grateful receiver, it helps those who give to feel good also.

I could go on and on about all I have been given, just in the last several months, of which I am so grateful, but I will just say "Thank you", And know that we all know how abundant life is.

Well, just look at those trees, they will certainly show us how abundant their life is when in a few months, all their leaves will be on the ground!!!

Another lesson is-- don't ever give up on your desires or dreams! If, held in the mind, as an intent, it does happen.

One thing that just happened to me is; I have a very short bucket list, because I usually do what I want, when it occurs to me to do it, but sometimes things may take a little longer.. and for years, I always wanted to see Barbra Streisand in concert, and she doesn't do many. But I knew I would see her in concert, somehow, someday.

Well! about 5 months ago, I received an email that she is having a concert in Brooklyn, NY, the ticket prices were over the top and to get to Brooklyn, isn't impossible but not great. But I kept her picture and the ad on my desk.

Two days ago I opened an email, the kind I usually just delete, that was selling tickets, And she is also going to be have a concert in Philadelphia WOOO!

How great is that. That's manageable, effortless and affordable!!! I have my tickets in hand, and its also going to be a birthday to me! It is an abundant, giving universe. I am so excited.

If this works for me, it works for you also!!!!!

Be grateful, for even the things that don't look great at first, we never know what may happen as a result.

Everything we have ever done in our lives, has led us to where we are in this moment. If you don't like where we are, we have choice.

What are you grateful for?

Do you give of yourself and your possessions?

Do you believe it's an abundant world?

Just pondering on gratitude,

Linda Patton RScP ENTC

http//Ponderings-everyday-spirituality.blogspot.com.

 

Ponderings #26

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you, you are my constant inspiration. The reason I continue to write.

I have had a wonderful week, filled with great events, family and friends.

BUT.

I know from what I have heard and read, that some of you are in the midst of really difficult challenges. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that you are supported in a multitude of ways you may never know exist or could ever imagine.

A wonderful event we went to this past weekend began thru my eyes from a concept coined by Barbara Marx Hubbard. It is called an "Evolutionary Driver", Simple stated: situations can go on status quo for a long time, comfortable, reliable, and then something happens and actually stops the day to day routine and commands action to manifest change.

This is a good thing, after the initial chaos, of what the driver may have created, is back to order.

The event was a most beautiful "Civil Union" ceremony . The one fantastic lady is someone who paints with us. She has had a dynamic partner for 17 years.

The evolutionary driver was that an institution refused to pay a rather large bill unless it had proof that they were indeed in a "Civil Union".

Thus this beautiful, sophisticated ceremony unfolded. Both women are Parrot lovers and spend many of their vacations along the Amazon and other unique areas helping wildlife.

So.. no wonder the ceremony had a tropical theme and the setting was in a beautiful contemporary home surrounded by what one could imagine as a rain forest.

Hawaiian orchid leis had been flown in from Maui for each guest and Bird of Paradise flowers filled the vases. It was really lovely. And I feel so grateful for having been invited.

Good happens, just believe!!!

Is there something you feel you haven't done and long to do?

Is this the time?

Just pondering on choices and change.

Linda Patton, RScP, ENTC

http://Ponderings-everyday-spirituality.blogspot.com.

Ponderings #27

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you for all your sharing, you are a blessing to me.

I hear of and from so many- of the challenges, well! hardships you are dealing with, and to be honest, I really don't know what to say--except I support you, and I am so sorry.

Some times I feel I am not empathically enough, or I say an inappropriate statement, and I later beat myself up for saying something that I don't feel was too supportive or sensitive enough.

I don't have the answers to the WHY one person has this happen or that person something else. My religious beliefs have some good solutions and answers, and I believe in almost all situations they  work and are true, but I know you may not believe that; and sometimes its not what you want to hear at the moment, and sometimes I don't blame you one bit--life can seem to be too much to bear at times. It feels like there is no relief in sight. and for some situations, no easy fixes or answers, no perfect answers to the Why question. Why this one has health challenges, and this one financial, or this one family challenges or all the above.  I dont know.

  I, as someone who has had many obstacles or so called challenges from time to time, and even though, I didn't see a light at the end, did manage to survive and thrive.

Even though, I never have experienced some of your challenges (and honestly I don't really want to, because I do think about you and your issues, and say  ( "Wow, how is she or he dealing or doing that".)

As I have said, I have had my own, to me intolerable or challenging situations. And a long time ago, when I didn't think my life would be any different than it was, a gal told me "Don't ever give up on your dreams". I thought she was being really ridiculous or a little nuts. I couldn't see pass the present situation to my possible unknown to me at the time, future.

However, many years later, at this moment, my life is great, I don't have any real wants, except for you to have your dreams fulfilled.

And to be honest, I hesitant saying my life is great, because of the stories I hear. Why should my life be great, when so many of yours aren't?

But then that's my challenge, to live my great life, which is now, and still be in a place of empathy to support you. And since I always say life is hills and valleys, and I'm on a hill now, trusting it will last forever! It could go into a valley, but I wont allow myself to mentally go there. I'm just going to love the hill.

But, I care about you, I support you, and if I ever say anything that doesn't reflect that in words or actions. Please let me know-that would keep our friendship alive, which is one thing  I care about, along with supporting you in some way: and it would help me to grow.

Please also know, as the gal told me years ago and I didn't believe her, "Don't give up on your dreams," and today is a brand new. never lived before day. So keep those desires, hopes and dreams alive....

Please let me know if I can support you, I can also do what I am trained to do and that is to do prayer work with you and for you, and to know the Truth about you. You are powerful, beautiful, and wonderful. and I care about and love you. You can always call me also 302-239-6080.

Just pondering on my growth.

Linda Patton RScP ENTC

Ponderings #25

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you for your many comments on enjoying Ponderings, it is my pleasure!!

This one is a complete fantasy, or my active imagination or just maybe....

Sit back on this hot day and just enjoy and maybe wonder if.....

                                                                     BLUE

A long, long time ago, there was a young girl called Blue. She was an extraordinary little one, she was named Blue because her eyes were as clear and seemed as deep and blue as the waters. She was quiet and seemed to watch over all that happened around her; she was always very happy and joyful, and her smile lighted up and elevated everyone in her area.

Her grandmother dressed her in the most current beautiful silks and brocades: and she rode her fine stately horse like the wind whistling thru the trees.

Blue listened to her tutors as they explained her lessons to her, Latin, spelling, and reading. But she knew all they had to teach her before they spoke.

Because Blue knew everything before it happened.

Her only longing was to meet the other girls and boys whom she knew were like her but who lived over the great mountains in the distance. She knew they were there because she would talk to them and see them thru her dreams at night. 

Her grandmother had told her that she was not her real grandmother but had known her real mother for a short time, and knew she was a miraculous and enchanting women; but not from their village. After a short time, Blue's mothere had to leave the valley because she said she was not doing well with the air that surrounded her and she needed to return to her own home, which was far far away. But she promised to return. But Blue knew she had gone somewhere way up to be with one of the brilliant stars that flicked in the night skies.

Blue had been left with good people who cared for her like she was one of their own.

The other girls and boys that lived over the mountains, all had the same stories to tell. Some were a little older and some a little younger.

Her grandmother confided to Blue one day that her own grandmother had told her a similar story, that she had been left to be raised by a good family after her mother had gone away. And she had heard a tale like this from her own grandmother, this story had been whispered and passed down for generations, for hundreds of years.

Blue, like the other children, knew all before it happened and they watched all like observers, as they did when they went to see the troubadours put on a show.

The actors and lines were all rehearsed and performed as a long play and the end was known before it happened by the actors.

This is how Blue felt, she was part of a play. She and the others thru dreams shared these images and ideas at night.

Blue stayed happy, her life was good, and she didn't know what living anywhere else would be like, since she only remembered living here in the valley.

But she just felt different. Like a bird without a song or a branch to land on.

She knew they all were here to be leaders and way showers and to be the parents of leaders and way showers: And they were on earth to help transform the areas that they inhibited in extraordinary ways.

They had been left to grow up and marry and to have extra special children who would do extra special things that would elevate their valleys which would in time become towns and then, in years, cities.

They were here to also pass on their talents and gifts which were many.

And as Blue grew in extraordinary beauty, she did marry and her children were brilliant beyond the brilliance of their day.

And all the other children followed the same path. Each child resembling the children from the area in which they had been left. One of those gifts her grandmother had told her about, how one could evolve and merge into their surroundings.

Over the hundreds of years, claims where made of great discoveries, and great inventions occurred, great monumental feats developed. And Blue now watching from her very special star, embraced by her own mother, smiled at each evolution.

And the events that Blue and her fellow soul mates knew would happen, happened; And she knew that every so often more babies were and are being left here, to be raised by good people: and they talk to each other at night in their dreams as she had at one time, they are content but still feel different, as she had. But they all have and always had above all other purposes: The purpose to unite all the people. To help the earth evolve, to become what its potential is. and that is the total united unified field of oneness. And it is possible.

This is what Blue, and all the others, knows, because she knows everything before it happens.

We are one, living in perfect harmony.

On this 4th of July,

In this moment, know that oneness is.

What do you know? to be the truth?

What do you know our potential to be?

What do we share that is our gifts to others?

Just Pondering,

Linda Patton, RScP, ENTC