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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
vkwspirit@gmail.com
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Some years it seems like I am unable to connect with the spirit of Christmas, really feeling the teachings of Jesus and the reason for the season. This was one of those years. I could feel the resistance right after Thanksgiving when it was time to put up the Christmas decorations. I didn't want to decorate or send cards or listen to Christmas music but I did all those things anyway in hopes that something would trigger that sweetness I had felt in the past and that my heart was yearning for.
Like many of us during the holidays, I continued with my busy schedule and while traveling for work, my heart's yearning was heard from the universe and my path crossed with a lovely older man. I noticed he was tall and thin and wearing beautiful, brown corduroy pants when he walked past me and said "excuse me". My eyes couldn't help but follow him and watch him sit down by himself without any bags. As I continued eating my snack, I watched him but it was more than that. I was being drawn to him. I couldn't help myself so when I finished eating, I walked over, bent down and with my hand on his knee (I couldn't help myself to not touch him and I restrained because I really wanted to just hug him), I asked him if him wanted something to drink. He politely declined but I pushed a little and suggested at least some water. And to see this man's face when I returned with the bottled water AND a cookie, warmed my heart.....ahhh the spirit of Christmas.
I asked him if I could join him and we began to speak about family, work, and life. He stated almost immediately that he had recently lost his wife of 59 years and that his pain and sadness where indescribable. He told me his wife was Irish and had beautiful strawberry, blond hair and when he spoke of her, you could see in his eyes the deep love he holds for her. He said that he wished he had died first because the pain of the loss was so great. It reminded me of something I had read and shared with him...A man talked about the same thing, being married for many years and the fear of the pain and loss when one of them would die. This man said that he wanted his wife to die first, that way she would not have to experience the pain of living without him.....After I finished, my new friend had a new prospective. Maybe he would see his pain as a gift, something he would experience so his wife wouldn't have to.
And we walked on the plane together and met at baggage claim. We said our gratitude's and he gave me his name and number and we parted on our separate ways.
You see my friend felt as though I was the giver and I was ...I SAW him, I listened and sat with his pain, I bought him water and a cookie, and I assisted him onto the plane but as much as I gave, I received even more because he gave me a heart connection! He gave me the spirit of Christmas, the reason for the season. The universe made it so our paths crossed that day so we would both feel a heart connection so we both would receive love! This is the biggest gift this season offers!
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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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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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