July Message 2008

JULY MESSAGE 2008

5 Simple Ways to Love Yourself More!

1. Write! When you write, you become both reader and writer – teacher and student of your own words! Let the words flow spontaneously. Shakespeare counseled, “This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” To be true to yourself, you must know yourself. Writing is a way to get to know the byways and highways of your own mind, so you can soar along the freeways! Writing gives your deeper feelings and emotions a voice. Write whenever you feel inspired to do so. Morning. Evening. In-between. Don’t give yourself too many rules to follow! Within you is a deep knowing that knows what you need to do and when. Trust this deep inner knowing. You will trust it more when you give it a voice!

2. Walk! Walking is good for your whole being – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Do not let lazy habits parent you! Take that 1st step! Breathe. Relax. Feel your feet touching mother earth. Feel your muscles moving. Feel your body. Watch your mind. Let the mind do what it does. Pay it no attention. Continue to walk, looking around you, enjoying the scenery. As you glide across the earth, your mind has a chance to play itself out harmlessly, like a windup toy unwinding until it wears itself out. By the end of your walk, you may be surprised to find yourself feeling uplifted, peaceful, connected to the sacred space that is your own being.

3. Eat plenty of Rainbows! Just as nearly equal amounts of all frequencies in the visible portion of the color spectrum are needed to make white light, so do we need many colors to create a healthy body. The nature spirits don't know much about science, but they know a lot about nature! The nature spirits say - the main reason fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts, and whole grains are so beneficial is because they contain the vital essence of light from the sun,

and so the spirit is nurtured, along with the body! In a totally balanced state of nature, plants receive equal nourishment from both the earth and the sun and are perfect sources of vitality and nourishment. Because the earth, air, and water have been denatured and poisoned, nature is no longer in a state of total balance - and it is harder for humans to get the nourishment they need. So eat as organically as possible. And remember the rainbow revolution – plant and tend at least a few organic plants or herbs for yourself, for the nature spirits, and for the honeybees! The angels cannot stress enough how IMPORTANT it is to the survival of the human race to begin now to de-poison the earth. There is no need to fear, just do what you can, where you can. Commit yourself to walking harmlessly upon the earth.

4. Be of service! Especially if you are feeling neglected, rejected, sad, or isolated. Besides the basic human need for food, clothing, and shelter, is the basic human need to be needed. The angels assure you that you are needed in this world. Whatever you are doing each day, do it with as much care, love, and respect as you can. Honor the role you play in the world. Conversely let others be of service to you! Say thank you when someone gives you a compliment or does something nice. Say yes! more often when someone wants to do something kind for you. Ask another person for their help or guidance. Ask elders to share their guidance and wisdom. Ask a frail, infirm, or sick person for their opinion. Thereby, you give others the gift of being needed. Hence, you live connected with others, in unison!

5. Play!

Have fun! Laugh! Create! Sing! Dance! Jump! Hop! Skip! Collect marbles. Hang prisms in your windows. Wear ribbons in your hair. Smile a lot. Go to a nursing home and hug the elders. Kneel down and listen to a child. Make friends with a tree. Ride a bicycle. Have an elf party. Use your imagination to create beauty and joy!