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As we complete another turn on the Medicine Wheel of Life, now is a good time to consider new visions for the next round. Read about Becomes Her Vision and then allow yourself to dream to new visions for your life and what you want to see more of in the world for 2015!


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  If any of you readers have a special story, or comments you wish to share that will enrich, uplift and add something for our audience to ponder, please send it to my email that follows. Moving into 2015 with the abundantly rich energy that is being cultivated on our planet at this time requires our hearts to be fed. There is enough "food" for our often worrisome souls, what we are requesting is words or insights that will assist those finding or following this blog to consider the joyful experiences, aha moments, positive realizations, and any other word phrases that can be used to describe HOPE.  As all of us know, peaks are reached after walks in the valley and the ascending trail that winds and turns along the way.  It is in the set backs that we discover our true strength. 
  From my heart to yours, Vicky
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The Christmas Spirit - A story from a sweet soul

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The Gift

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  In the stillness of the night my Heart can be heard. During the busyness of the day my Head reigns! I am grateful for the opportunity to observe the relationship between these two very important aspects of my human experience.
 My head has learned what it takes to keep life in some sense of order, while my heart stands ready to help me use the tenderness of compassion in all I experience. Maintaining that balance takes a lot of “paying attention.”
 During this holiday season, my head has decided to simply assist my heart with creating ways to enjoy my family, friends, and to genuinely appreciate the generosity of so many people. I have recently realized that my head has finally become my friend and not a constant critic. Whew, am I ever grateful for that major accomplishment!
 As I sit in the quietness of my home and prepare myself for a good night’s rest, I can hear my heart reminding me that Hope, Faith and unconditional love spring forth when my head tenderly and admiringly shows love and respect for my heart by simply listening.  What a tremendous gift!


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Great Mystery

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  Tis' the season for great mysteries. What to get Uncle Joe, how to handle the handmade sweater from Aunt Pearl that is 2 sizes too big, just to mention a few of the unknown mysteries of this time of year.  It seems most people no longer wait until the holidays to ask for something they truly desire; they just whip out the credit card and buy it there and then. While it is great to know people are able to buy what they want, when they want, it does put a crimp in the holiday shopping lists. I can remember when my kids were thrilled with new long underwear for Christmas, that certainly wouldn't fly now.
  I have never been much of a shopper, except at Christmas. The crowds never really bothered me during the holidays. I loved the festive decorations and familiar carols that filled the stores. I must admit this year I have waited longer to purchase gifts then ever in my life. 
  And so, the mystery of Christmas continues to pull me into this magical time of year when giving and receiving serve as reminders that life is, indeed, more joyful when kept in balance. It is not the dollar value of the gift, rather, the heart-felt intention by which it is given that provides the warmth. It is being remembered, even if it is a simple box of homemade goodies. 
  The great mystery of Christmas is really about keeping the true meaning of it in the forefront of our thoughts, words, and actions and to remember the amazing teachings of Jesus. Truly, he walked his talk, lived the words he spoke and he always found the best in everyone. Somehow he brought out the best in those that were otherwise labeled "misfits." The gift of of being truly seen for who we are is what opens our hearts and allows us to feel safe enough to truly venture into the Great Mystery of life! Whatever your faith may be, here's to a fabulous Holiday season.
  
  


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No words

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  There is a segment in the movie "Contact," where Jodie Foster looks into an opening in space and sees such a spectacular sight she begins to cry. Her face is filled with wonder at the magnificent display of stars and colors that all she can say is, "No words." As she continues to stare into the beauty in front of her, her face becomes that of the young girl who starred into the night sky with her father, and through tears she repeats, "No words." Her face returns to the young woman who had been catapulted into space and she concludes her observations by saying, "They should have sent a poet."
  That scene came into my memory as I looked out my bedroom window tonight. An ancient tree, bare of all its leaves, is visible. It has various size branches that reach upward in all directions toward the heavens. It is cold outside as snow flurries gently fall from the sky, and something bright caught my eye so I walked to the window. What became visible was a million sparkling diamonds that dotted the clear night sky. The little dipper was directly in the east sky near the top of the stately tree, and all I could say was,  "No words!" It was truly a breath-taking sight to behold such beauty. I could have taken a picture; however, it would not have captured the true beauty of the moment. What a truly amazing world Creator has given us.  My heart is full! 


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Which do YOU choose?

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  Veteran’s Day was yesterday and most of the country found beautiful ways to show respect and support for those that have served and continue to serve our country. We are, indeed, a blessed country with citizens that know how to be grateful for what they have. Living in this great country is a privilege and honor and is not to be taken lightly. It would behoove each of us to remember that Truth every single morning.
  In my opinion, there is no greater honor to have then to live in a country where there is respect for a divine being that created absolutely everything. To know this is to see the connection we have with all things – human and nonhuman! What a marvelous realization that we are part of something greater then what we human beings can imagine. To know we are all made from one divine source certainly offers us the opportunity to realize that what we think, say and do has an effect on everything around us.
  There is an old story about a Grandfather telling his grandson about the two wolves that live inside each of us that are vying for position. The Grandfather describes the one wolf inside is angry and full of greed; it harbors resentment and bitterness while the other wolf embodies love, compassion and clarity. The grandson asked the Grandfather, “Which wolf wins?” and the Grandfather says, “The one you feed.” 

   The question is, “what wolf do you choose to feed, and what are some choices you can make today to feed that one?” If each of us would consider those questions every day, this nation would become richer, more prosperous, and more harmonious in all ways.


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Birds of a Feather Flock together

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  Recent events in my life brought that old saying to the forefront of my heart. There are so many forms of “family” that continue to shape-shift the traditional interpretation of that word. This shape-shift offers each of us an invitation to examine our personal definition of family. As we do that, what may become apparent are the many people in our life outside our biological family that provide us unconditional love. These special people share our unique views, listen when we need to share something that lies heavy on our heart, and love us enough to be completely honest with us. These are the people we choose to spend time with because we feel safe. Dr. Phil would say they are our “soft place to land.”
  This morning my heart wishes to thank those “birds” with whom I flock as I meander through life’s “adventures” and experience the full gamut of emotions that go with that journey.  With these beautiful, amazing “birds” the sky’s the limit as I soar to new places and explore the new territories of my wildest dreams.

  There truly is no limit to what the unconditional love of another person can do with and for each of us. There is an old gospel hymn that goes, “on the wings of a snow white dove, he sends his pure sweet love.” These “snow white doves” that help us find our wings and soar, are truly a gift from our Creator!


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Halloween

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  It’s that time of year when we dress little ones up in costumes and parade them around the neighborhood. Each year the little ones in my neighborhood knock on my door and hold out their plastic pumpkins, or paper bags to receive whatever “goodies” I hand out. I went through a phase of considering handing out healthy treats, until I realized its not safe to even hand out apples, granola bars or home made cookies. So, now I just buy a bag of pre-packed treats and let them take what they want. I figure their parents can discern what they want them to eat. My head understands the need to be cautious, while my heart feels saddened we have to hesitate for a moment to consider if someone has done something to the “treat.”
  Personally, I enjoy watching the little ones dress up in all sorts of costumes. It reminds me of the years my children were excited about dressing up and collecting candy – to them it was the one time of the year they could consume so many sweets. And the costumes, how they enjoyed figuring out how to create an outfit … as I recall we never bought a costume, they were all homemade.
  There has been much ado about the meaning of Halloween. To me, much like the other holidays we celebrate, the meaning has been lost from all the debate, dissection, and interpretations. From my observation, the fun comes from the excitement and the anticipation of the event. Halloween gives communities the opportunity to knock on a neighbor’s door, to see how much the kids haven grown and to maybe meet a new one that’s grown enough to walk to your door. It’s really very precious to see an older brother or sister accompany their younger sibling to the door. It’s an opportunity to witness the spirit of sharing, of assisting a younger one with finding their way in the dark, as Mom and/or Dad sit in the car or stand at the edge of the yard and carefully watch.
  Like everything else in life, it’s one’s perspective that defines an event, and I choose to see the sweetness of the grand tradition of Halloween. It is an opportunity to be reminded someone is always willing to share old traditions, open their doors to their neighbors, and hand out a treat. The balance is made with the gift received from watching the young ones grow each year. If you live in a neighborhood long enough, you get to see generations of kids bring their kids. What a grand opportunity to witness the continuation of life unfold! So, here’s to Halloween and all the spooky, beautiful, characters that show up at your door! May your heart be full!

  


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Trees

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  Wind blows fiercely as rain clouds fill the sky waiting to feed the earth. The young trees bend with the wind as the sturdy old ones stand steady as their branches wave and leaves dance to the music of the wind. Its howling and changing things up as I sit within the protective walls of my home. It reminds me of those "trees" in my life that have provided an example of what it means to be steady, trusting, knowing without a shadow of a doubt everything is in perfect order, regardless of the seeming "destructive" forces.

  Life is changing, and with that change comes movement. I am grateful for the sturdy "Trees" in my life that helped me learn to how to be flexible, trusting, and remember that if I keep my roots firmly planted in knowing there is a "master gardener" in control, absolutely everything in life is in order! How grateful I am for the tree's in my life .... now its my turn to be a Tree for someone else! 


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Dreaming

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  After preparing the update to, This Moon, Weaves the Web has my heart dreaming! I am reminded how very blessed we are to have the ability to dream - and to actually see it come true. Over the years I have heard others tell me what a dreamer I am, and, you know, while his/her's words were said with a "pie in the sky" voice, I am grateful to have been seen! 

  I am a dreamer. I believe in the magic of life and that we have a Creator who smiles when his/her's creation realizes the gifts awaiting our acceptance. There is nothing we have to do but accept the abundance of love, beauty, possibilities, and the list goes on. Even the holy scriptures speak of the abundance Creator/God has for each of us. To me, the humor is with we "humans!" We seem to fall asleep when we get on this planet and forget all about our birthright. Thank God if we pay attention, we eventually wake up!
  I certainly am not speaking of some sort of "entitlement," instead, I reference the divine goodness that runs through our veins. Indeed, there are individuals/groups that show little if any outward sign of goodness; and yet, a vastly larger number of people in this world show our true, divine nature. In essence, it really is up to us what we choose.
  As I prepare to settle into bed for the night, it is my dream we re-member how to dream. Or, at the very least, we give it a try. No doubt we will find our life feeling more positive, more upbeat simply choosing to see if dreaming works. 


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Community Feast

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  Here’s something that has been weaving through my heart and head – the focus on women. Being a baby boomer I have witnessed the changes from a society where only men were seen as the leaders to one that embraces the gifts a women has to offer. It has been interesting to watch women choose careers outside the home, actively stand up for equality and decide for themselves whether to become a mother.  It is no longer a given, it is a choice, and, rightfully so. A child deserves to come into this world as a gift to their parents.
  During my lifetime I have watched women come from behind their husbands, stand beside them for a brief time, then move in front of them. I have witnessed the family dynamics change as traditional roles “shape shift.”
  As is the case for any thing that changes, the pendulum swings from one side to the other until a balance is found. What my heart hopes is society stays focused on equality for all – on the balance.
  Of recent, I have heard people talking about women like they are the answer to our societal dilemma. The only answer is when every person has respect, compassion and love for each other. For when there is a “superior” there is an “inferior,” and that only leads to an eventual up rise.
  I hope the women and men of my generation (and those that come after us) will teach their daughters, sons, granddaughters, grandsons, nieces and nephews, the importance of respect for the gifts each individual brings to the world. For that is when harmony will become our balance point, and who doesn't want that?

  Lastly, I hear the use of the expression, Divine Feminine, associated with women only; that shows a misunderstanding of Divine Feminine. And what about the Divine Masculine? Well, obviously that’s a topic for another time! Until then, consider your role in helping your corner of the world truly respect the gifts women and men bring “to the table” from which the community will feast.


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Musings

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  I had a conversation with a long time friend I had not talked to in a very long time last evening. While catching up with each other’s lives we got on the subject of our sons and their significant others. I must admit it felt both affirming and disconcerting to have our observations the same.
  The world is changing and with that comes the polar opposite of what has been the norm. We all know this, and yet, it still touches the human heart when old traditions that were built on respect take a turn in the opposite direction. We both decided we loved our sons and whatever journeys they are on, we know, without a shadow of a doubt they will be just fine.
  We know this because we taught our sons there was something greater then themselves always with them, to have respect for women, a strong work ethic and to love their family. We did this with our actions, not just our words. Somehow in that short five-minute conversation about our sons, my heart found peace. 

 The rest of the 45 minutes was the usual giggles about the memories of our youth and the humor in everyday life. Finally we chatted about the grand transitions that come with being a grandmother; being able to tell it like it really is, the lumps, sags, lines and most of all, the comfort that comes from finally not really caring what others think … well, almost! 
  What I know is life unfolds, and with the love of a true friend, we can laugh, cry, be angry and end up giggling about it all!


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