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ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER?

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Beloved,

Hooray, we had sun for a couple of days last week. One day there was not much wind so I ventured out on the kayak, thoroughly enjoying the ease of movement and the peace and quiet of being alone on the lake. As I am going around the lake, looking at the houses that are not yet ready for summer, I wonder what is happening in the lives of the people who go with the unopened house or cottage. There has been a cottage that has never been used for the 16 years I have been here. There is tarp on the roof and the windows on the porch are broken and I often wonder what the story is behind the people.

Last year, one of my close neighbors on the lake, did not come down even once last year. This year, the pontoon boat is in the water and there are signs that the owners have been there. There is another house across the lake where they had sealed up the back of the house facing the lake in order to remodel but nothing was done last year and it looks deserted. My imagination conjures up that it must be very important to prevent them from coming to the lake to enjoy peace. I send my prayers to whoever is connected to the home. Of course, most of the homes are occupied and it is exciting to see the cottages which are usually summer homes, open up and you see the docks coming off the land and being put in the water in preparation of the traffic it will bear.

Only children have been in the lake so far, the water is still too cool for us adults to go in. Yet there have been a few water skiers and jet skiers braving the water. Our buoys are not put up yet to prevent the boats from coming too close to the swimming area. The dock needs repairing again; the ice breaks the end of it off every winter. Not while it is frozen but when it thaws as the ice floe moves around. We, the Lakeland Beach Club, will have our first meeting tomorrow morning to see what needs doing. We only have volunteers doing the maintenance like rototilling the beach, spreading the new sand and putting out the raft. Summer has begun, at least as far as the lake is concerned. Actually, summer begins in two weeks.

I am now not only gluten free and soy free, but dairy free and sugar free. I am spending a lot more time reading the labels in the grocery store and being surprised again and again by what is out there. I did find “OAT” milk without sugar and this week found an almond one without sugar. I also found a substitute butter that doesn’t taste bad at all. It is Earth Balance without soy so now at least I can have some butter taste on my toast which is made without gluten, soy, sugar or milk. That particular type of bread does not taste like bread and is much more fragile. The “fake” butter surprised me most of all. I’ll let you in on a secret, with all the restrictions I am feeling quite deprived so I am eating more “snacks”. I ate healthier and more natural before the last two restrictions. I am confident that in another month, the results of all of this will show that I can go back to just being gluten and soy free.

I was shocked when I came across this article. I knew I could not eat strawberries but I never understood why until I read this. I want to share it with you so you will be aware enough to make a free will choice of your own.

http://healingyou101-chemsens.blogspot.com/2014/06/when-is-organic-no-longer-organic.html

I know that the energy coming to earth right now is shaking up a lot of people and their preconceived plans for their future. All the things you did not want to look at, deal with, or even consider is coming into your awareness now. You are releasing all that no longer serves you even if it is painful to let it go (like me having to let go of making and enjoying my own yogurt for breakfast for over 30 years). The Universe is washing away all the things we think we need to make room for all the glorious new desires and dreams that we are allowing ourselves to have. It is painful and we humans do not like change. We would rather keep doing what we have always done; it is easier and requires no thinking. Watch and listen to this video and see if it pertains to you. Everything that shows up in our life is a gift for us even when we don’t think it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYQNwEaHaN8

And….if all of this info is too painful, just follow these instructions

http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1108552853158-220/Walt+Whitman.pdf

—
Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com
http://www.waleson5.com/marygrace.html

WHAT MORE DOES EARTH HAVE TO SHOW US?

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Beloved,

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! This is the weekend that the lake comes fully alive. Yes, there have been some pontoon boats out on the lake already and one speed boat and a few kayaks (me, too). I had one beautiful day this week. When I get up in the morning, the water is usually so still that you can see the reflection in the water of all things. Usually, that calmness goes away quickly as the wind comes up and the day begins. This particular morning, the water was still calm after my prayers and meditation so I decided I would have a quickie breakfast and go out for a spin in my kayak. I had not done my exercise routine yet but decided to forego it for a trip around the lake. I always feel such a sigh of relief as I get into my kayak. It feels so freeing to be floating in the water (a kayak can sit in the water giving you the feeling of actually being IN the water rather than just on top).
After all the preparation, the water was still smooth. AS I went around the lake, I was noticing who has put their boats out, who has put out their ornaments on their decks or their furniture around the yard so they can sit and enjoy the water. As I went by the town beach, there were about 12 Canadian Geese on one end and a mother and father with 6 baby chicks (who were still yellow) on the other end. In a couple of days, they were on my beach and the chicks were a tan color.

There are still a lot of boats up on dry dock and many homes or cottages have not been prepared for the summer activity. After this weekend, most will be up and running and eagerly awaiting summertime and all of its activities. But for now, I am enjoying the pure bliss of the quiet and being alone on the lake. It is truly a meditation and I can be in my own world of nature. Even after I had gone all around the lake and was back on my own beach, I did not want to get out of the kayak so I allowed myself to just hang out and be blissful. Eventually, I came out and began planning on what I could do outside as the weather was still beautiful and the water was still smooth. I could hardly believe that the water was not rippling because that is a rarity. It turned out to be a day where the wind took a breather for the WHOLE day so I was able to get a lot of yard work done. To be truthful, I kept being drawn to go out on the water again because it was just so beautiful but my arm strength was being used to trim and pull the weeds and dandelions. When you live on the water, you still have a lot of work to do as you don’t just come here for a vacation without the responsibilities of it being your home.

Freedom is being alright with yourself and the world. A man named Michael Bernard Beckwith – The Rev is an inspiration for all of us, he takes me to the peaceful recognition of the magnificent life I have – no matter what appears to be happening. Watch and listen to a part of his album, Transcendance which is available through Amazon.

http://healthierliving.me/let-it-be-alright/

I am in awe of technology. There are so many things in this world that we are not aware of. Can you just imagine what is here and what is coming next? In my wildest dreams, I never conceived of all that I am seeing now. When I was child, we did not even have a telephone and the first TV I saw was in a store window where the owner would let us stay outside and watch and…..it was in black and white. It hardly seems possible what has been developed in my lifetime and what is yet to come. I need to stay young just so I can appreciate what humanity has to offer. Let us appreciate our freedom this weekend and what is yet to come for this magnificent planet. We are one species living on one planet, WE ARE ONE.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-billboard-cleans-air-pollution/

For those of you who are interested in looking up check out EarthSky – meteor shower next week! Also a cute video of Dumbo the octopus!

On the night of May 23-24 – if predictions hold true – Earth might be sandblasted with debris from Comet 209P/LINEAR, resulting in a fine new meteor shower! THAT IS TONIGHT EVERYONE!

http://earthsky.org/earth/video-dumbo-octopus?utm_source=EarthSky+News&utm_campaign=91ad8b1f09-EarthSky_News&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c643945d79-91ad8b1f09-393982933

I am in a state of AWE right now. What more does our planet Earth have to tell us and show us. How can I not believe in Miracles?

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend

—
Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com
http://www.waleson5.com/marygrace.html

FOLLOW THE RULES???

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Beloved,

What a week this has been. Emotions seem to be rampant – not only low vibrations but high vibrations also. Perhaps the full moon on Wednesday had something to do with it. One day we have summer weather and the next is bone chilling and the next is cloudy all day and the next rainy and the next stormy. Speaking of storms, I saw something on the lake that I had never seen before. It looked like a really long log just floating but I could not define it. Looking through the binoculars I then I realized it was ducks all in an almost straight line like a log would be. I kept looking but could not tell just which duck they were, I could not see clear enough. Oh, how I wish my binoculars were stronger. The shape of the head and neck looked like a loon. There were at least 40 of them and all I could see was the head and neck until they would flap their wings which were enormous black ones. I went to my bird book but all it confirmed for me was that the neck and head looked like a loon. I don’t see loons very often and they are usually alone, never this many at one time. My sense is that the storm brought them in; it was probably too windy so they settled down here. I wish they would come closer so I could actually define what breed they are.

While I was doing that, my neighbor came to the beach with her three year old grandson. Both were dressed for the rain and had boots on because of the heavy rain. I love living here at the lake but the beach is not mine, it belongs to a private beach club of which I am a member. So is she but the only frustrating thing of being able to see the beach and water so clearly is seeing other members not following the rules. The gates are supposed to be kept locked ( all members have a key) but this neighbor does not like to follow rules so she just drapes the chain and lock which at quick glance looks secure. Dogs are not allowed on the beach per the state law but she brings her dog which not only scares the ducks and great blue heron away but once a dog pees on the beach, other dogs smell it and want to come in. That just creates problems for others who have dogs. Since the rain washes away the sand, we have to pay to replenish it every year. Here she is teaching the little boy to pick dirt with both hands and throw it into the water. Not only the little one but she is also doing it along with him. What has she just taught him? That rules are not to be followed, that he can do what he wants regardless! I think it is sad when a parent or grandparent or even an adult teaches a child to disobey rules. Were they not put in place for a good and valid reason? I love the summer when I can see and hear the children giggling and laughing, having so much fun with the sun and water. Most of the time, I love being here and feel so fortunate to have the beach right in front of me. There are just some times when these things happen that I get frustrated because it is not mine and I can’t say anything without causing a ruckus. She has been spoken to about her not following the rules but she keeps doing it anyway.

My granddaughter and grandson came Monday to visit but in actuality it was to take out their father’s old canoe out for a spin. The seats have holes in them and their butts are not big enough to cover the holes but they put things on them and off they go. That day the wind was strong so they did not have as much control with the oars so they did not stay out as long as regularly but that gave me a chance to visit with them longer. This is a wonderful place for children and I am so grateful that I can offer them a place of peace and fun.

I got an email today that speaks about children and their perception from birth and how they alter their perception of oneness by Neale Donald Walsh. It was a new perception and it makes sense. He will be sharing a few more tales of our children’s’ growth in awareness in the upcoming weeks. If you would like me to share them with you, send me an email and I will make sure that they are included in my newsletter.

http://spiritlibrary.com/neale-donald-walsch/let-s-talk-about-contentment?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=5ce3ebab96-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-5ce3ebab96-120804410

I have had a health situation the past two and half months that has given me a deeper understanding and compassion for those with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). After trying to alter my diet for two months, I decided I had better go to the doctor’s for testing. Usually different foods might give me those symptoms but I had tried for too long on my own so it was time to get answers. I did the three day stool test (yuck) and the tests came back negative. I already had an appointment with the doctor who handles my thyroid and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities so I figured I would see what he had to say before I made an appointment with a gastroenterologist. He is having me do the same three day test but eliminating all probiotics for 1-2 weeks before I do the test. That means I cannot eat my own home made yogurt (Probiotic) which I have eaten for over 30 years every morning for breakfast. What a blow that was. After he said that, my mind just would not accept any new information so I could not remember the instructions the next day and had to call for verification. Boy that will be difficult. After the test he wants me to eliminate all sugar and dairy for a while. Having Celiac Disease, I am familiar with food restrictions but this restriction will be quite difficult for me. Guess what I just did? I made myself a half of a gluten free bagel and put butter on it and also cream cheese. Oh! It was so good! I won’t be having that for a while but I have at least one week before the test and then the beginning of the restrictive diet other than not having yogurt now because it is a probiotic. See what orders and restrictions do? They make us ornery! And…I talk about my neighbor and her abuse of the rules??????

Every person has a choice at each moment. I can choose not to follow the doctor’s orders and still be ill or I can choose to follow them and see what develops. In my mind I cannot ask for help and then not follow the guidance I am being given. That would negate the whole reason for asking scenario.

Rikka Zimmerman is a vibrant and loving being who delights in helping people learn to love themselves deeply and completely. Through her experience with participants in her programs -all over the world- she’s discovered most people experience at least 1 of 3 main blocks to self-love.

When you register for Rikka’s free, upcoming 90-minute interactive Livestream, you will gain access to a free and unique gauge -The 30-Second Self-Love Quiz: Reveal Your #1 Block to Receiving where you can find out whether you suffer from 1 or more of these 3 common self-love blocks.

I have done two days so far and it really brings your awareness of how or why you might be blocking yourself from loving the most important person in your world, YOU!

http://selflovemasterycourse.com/self-love-livestream-opt-in/

When I read stories like this, it makes my heart warm. How many similar actions are taken by people who never get acknowledged for what they do? It is OK because recognition is not why they do it, they do these things because it is the right thing to do and they are in the right place to do it. I love Good News Network because their stories are reminders to me of the good of humanity rather than what I see and hear normally on the news.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/policeman-buys-bed-desk-troubled-boy-none/

Hey, did you get to laugh at the last video in my newsletter last week? It is a keeper; play it when you need some laughter to lift your spirits.

—
Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com
http://www.waleson5.com/marygrace.html