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

Ponderings #24

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you for your constant support.

We have just returned from our trip to Cape Cod. It was a wonderful time.

Beautiful quaint towns and friendly people. Magnificently landscaped small Cape Cod shingled houses, much wild life, cascades of flowers, and water, water everywhere.

I have been fortunate to have traveled to many places by plane and ship and experienced all that goes with long distance travel. (the down side is the jet lag and luggage checks), But I have also seen many spectacular places and different cultures.

But when I really think about it, there is so much to see in my own backyard.

I always find it interesting that many people don't seem to visit the museums or areas of interest in their own towns, but will go great distances to visit other sites, me included. I guess the saying "the grass is greener on the other side" is true in this situation also.

When I studied the "Artist Way", one of the assignments was to once a week do something I hadn't done before. If this was only going into a different store or eating at a different restaurant.

Expand my horizons. See and do something  different. Get out of the same old routine-- Expand.

I know when I drive a different route to get to a familiar place, I am quite often amazed at what is i hadnt noticed before,  what was  just so close.

I once read a statement "Bloom where you are planted." I know this can be read on my different levels, but for now, I'm just choosing to focus on enjoying where I am living.

Lets investigate all the nooks and corners in our own backyards.

Andrew Wyeth painted for about 70 years in a small area around his home, and his pictures are viewed and admired by millions.

What is in your backyard, or within a few blocks that you haven't taken the time to really SEE? This goes for me also.

Lets make this a new exciting day! Life is for living, not existing.

Lets Do, see and learn something new today! and then tomorrow also.

Enjoy Today !!, lets be aware of where we live today! and take time to look! at the splendor in our own backyards.

Now, I didn't say I would never go  long distance again but for now, this

moment. I am content to enjoy my surroundings.

There is much beauty and wonder at my finger tips.
The birds, the flowers, the streams, the sun and rain, the deer and rabbits, and yes those bugs! all here to create the beauty that surrounds me.

Just Pondering on my surroundings.

Linda Patton, RScP, ENTC

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

Ponderings #23

Dear fellow travelers,

Thank you, thank you, for being here on this wonderful journey with me-- called life.

Everyone of us, everyone-- has a history, a past, a story, and everyone is here to learn from their experiences, from their past-- Conscious changing lessons.

One of these stories began a little over 21 years ago. A beautiful baby boy was born. This first baby of the family, was of course the adoration of his parents and grandparents. He was a precious little one, he quickly sat up and then immediately began crawling, showing great curiosity with everything he saw.

Then one evening this little one was bouncing on his mothers knees and she held up a metal coffee can filled with pop corn kernels and behind his head, shook it with all her energy and when he just kept bouncing and didn't turn around, she asked the grandmother if she thought there was a problem.

In that instant the grandmothers stomach turned over and over. Frozen, while pushing away the Yes, thoughts. But saying " Not in my family, to this child, to this family".

After going from denial, a trip to the audiologist happened. And the tests results were "Profound" in one ear and " Severe" in the other,  a jet plane going overhead could not be heard.

No one in this family had any experience with "deafness". What does this mean?

"Deaf" all the old stereotypes of deaf people played over and over in the

grandmothers head. and the daughter blamed herself for his "problem"; she had been sick for a brief time while she was pregnant.

Then the work began. The daughter, being a tenacious, proactive person, started studying everything she could find out about deafness, the deaf community, the disabilities act, what resources were available. She also taught herself American Sign Language (ASL). The grandmother also researched and came to terms with her own sense of shame about her previous held opinions.

The school for the deaf was visited, along with Gallaudet, where only sign is approved. Total Communication was the decision that was agreed on. Which means communication by every means possible.

The first hearing aid at the age of two was put in the profound ear, with the order "Don't put it in on the way home, any sound will probably scare him."

Language lessons began, association of a loud sound, like a door closing with the sound of a door closing. and on and on.

This beautiful boy during his early years, lived in silence, There was no closed captioned TV, or Texting, but if you couldn't read, it didn't matter anyway.

The daughter signed every word that was said.

She home schooled for years and then the high school days approached. Would he be accepted at a highly racked charter school?, The days went by. And Yes, he was accepted and an interpreter needed to be hired by the school district. That happened a few days before school began, It had been a long summer.

When he was 16, and time for his drivers license, again the grandmother went to fear! What if he couldn't hear another car or a horn blowing? Would he be safe?? She had to learn to let that fear go! and turn it over.

He graduated from high school and the college days approached. The state university was the accepted one, since they would provide the funding for an interpreter.

A few days before the first semester began, a court stenographer was hired. He went to every class and typed and somewhere in the world, it was translated into readable English and appeared on the boys laptop. YES!

The college years went by.

In 20 years, much had advanced with technology, not all perfect but better.

The grandmothers own consciousness had changed.

She marvels at her daughter and her drive and of course this now beautiful man. Who even learned Latin and is a precocious reader.

On Saturday the 26th of May 2012, he graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Of course if you were reading between what was written, you know I am the grandmother, and the mother is my wonderful daughter and the boy is my marvelous grandson.

YES, Everything is possible!!! Don't ever believe the old tapes, BELIEVE, and have Faith, it isn't always easy. BUT everything is always possible.

Everyone and everything is a gift for learning, a chance to expand, a chance to have Faith,

Life happens, and we are here to learn and to share.

Is there an experience we need to embrace?

Is there a hidden race thought we need to reveal and erase?

Just pondering on a story from my life,

Linda Patton, RScP, ENTC

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